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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1972
Page
9
McKinney's Sporting Goods led after week one with 93 team targets while Bruch's Grocery was second at 90. Don Bruch posted the top individual score, hitting 24 of 25. Weekly shifts advance the leading team two yards and move the runner up back one. season trophies await top three teams and top individual. Open shooting is available each Tuesday before team events.
The Pitch Hit and Throw Contest for boys nine to twelve in Emmetsburg will be held Saturday morning at the Little League ball park. Sponsored by Francis Farlow, a Phillips petroleum dealer, the event gathers boys by age groups to pitch, hit, and throw for accuracy. All entrants must have registered by last Monday. every participant receives a prize. The top two in each age group win plaques and advance to district contests, with the ultimate winners reaching the All-Star game.
The article explains two crappie species the black and white. Black crappies are plentiful across the midwest and into Southern Canada while white crappies inhabit the midwest and deep south. Spawning occurs late May to early June with fishing possible year round through ice. The guide notes bait choices including live minnows small split shot bobbers and small lead heads.
Crappies are praised as a top choice for anglers and a standout on the dinner plate. The fish will spawn in water, underscoring its role in local catches and seasonal cooking.
The Northwest Angler offers bait and rig tips for crappies using small minnows and leads, with fresh bait emphasized. It notes line strength for crappie in lakes, color options like yellow and white jigs, and that crappies stay shallow after spawning and feed at night near shoreline lights. The area fishing shows walleyes, largemouth bass, northerns, crappies, and bullheads across Five Island Lake, gravel pits north of Cylinder, Trumbell, and Ingham, with plastic worms for bass and minnows for crappies.
Angling notes report plentiful catfish activity in the Great Lakes region despite river slowdowns from high water. Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass activity increases marked at Big Spirit Lake, with recent catches noted. Local schedules list June events and community notices follow, including a funeral for Mrs. Preul in Fenton and various family gatherings across Algona and surrounding towns.
Paula Berkland is named valedictorian of her graduating class. She also receives a Readers Digest trophy with a one year subscription and the Iowa Bar Association citizenship award. Open swimming at Fenton pool begins June 2 with free swim and private lessons offered by lifeguards.
Memorial Day services at Fahnestock Park Graettinger drew a large crowd as the Legion and Auxiliary conducted the program. Morning parade participants included Artin Kulow Byron Rolfson Clifford Harris Tom Millen as flag bearers with Lawrence Swalve domer Stout Lawrence Thompson Don Lammers Don Graettinger Elroy Kulow Vince Heller John Carlin Ernie Andersen and Don Potter. The program featured advance of colors an opening piece by Kulow Graettinger school band selections including Flanders Field by Sheryl Skow and a response by Michelle Neilson. Flags were placed by children with help from Ed Merke and Lawrence Skow as war dead names were read. A moment of silent prayer followed with a firing squad salute prayers benediction and retirement of coffers to conclude the program.
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