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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
6
W Breeze of Royal Clay county arrived in Emmetsburg and is now in charge of the meat department at Mrs Gylling's Grocery store. He is described as an experienced meat cutter and salesman and will move his family to Emmetsburg once a suitable residence is found. Head the Ais and Save.
Dorothy Goeders of Palo Alto county is among eight of 38 county nominees chosen for a Girls State 4-H office. Eight advance to be elected by 100 voting delegates at the Ames event June 14 to 16 for president vice president secretary and historian. Frances Quam of Vernon township acts as campaign manager and speaker.
More than 4000 Iowa carrier boys invited to Des Moines for the Des Moines Register and Tribune carrier salesman's tenth annual convention and frolic. Morning meeting, circus show, and a personal appearance by Hopalong Cassidy actor Bill Boyd. Parade includes the Arabian horse Topper and a group photo for the Sunday photogravure.
Semi annual graduation exercises at Mason City on May 29 honored two graduates from the Hamilton School of Commerce junior secretarial course. Miss Jean Barringer of Emmetsburg and Miss Ells A. Pugsley of Cylinder were among those lauded.
Iowa State College home economists offer milk rich recipes for children and families. Creamed peas and eggs, creamed hamburger on toast, chilled chocolate milks, and eggnog drinks are shared along with dyeing advice for faded draperies. Readers are urged to mail questions to Better Homes in care of this paper.
Ed Dwyer of Laurens and L HE Turner of Curlew stopped in Emmetsburg during the week for business while Pat Bryan of Laurens and Josh Littleton of Estherville spent time in town with friends. Virtually every entry notes salesmanship, visits, and trips to Chicago or Des Moines, with cattle shipments by HE Tunnicliffe and Frank Lockwood, plus local events and upcoming park leisure plans at Interlaken Park.
Coca Cola establishes a new plant at Spirit Lake to serve nine counties in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. The facility expands regional production and distribution, signaling growth for the company in the Midwest.
Holstein breeders in Palo Alto and Spencer will display top herd animals at the Clay County Fair Grounds on June 17. Entries due June 15 to Abe Hoffmann, Sanborn, with forms from Fred Spies, Graettinger, or Farm Bureau. 4-H members urged to enter, with free ice cream and coffee provided at noon by Spencer Commercial Club.
Canker worms are damaging trees in the southern half of Iowa, according to Dr. C Caz Patents state.
The Farm Bureau board of directors at the June 2 meeting favored a June 25 picnic for families of Farm Bureau leaders in the county. Participants include directors, Home Project committee, Boys and Girls clubs, club leaders, and county agents. The event aims to foster better acquaintance among new leaders and their families.
The Fairfield True Workers 4-H club gathered at the home of Dorothy and Hazel Kooker on June 2 at 2 o'clock. Six members, four visitors and one leader attended. Dorothy North was elected campaign manager for Hazel Hooker, a county office candidate. A special meeting was scheduled for Tuesday evening at the church in Cylinder. Local Boy Scout Troop No. 46 will hold a Court of Honor at the high school Friday with troops from Huthven and Mallard attending. Local scouts will read parts of the scout oath and laws. Entertained in Honor of Mrs Miles at a family dinner with relatives from Emmetsburg and nearby towns. gifts received and well wishes extended. Mrs Daniel Kelly hosted several local women at her Lake Okoboji cottage last Thursday. bridge was played and attendees returned home that evening.
Heavy breed started chicks on hand from 1 day to 2 weeks old. Straight run heavies $580, Heavy Annles $5.90, Heavy Females $725 per 100 day old. Started chicks $125 per 100 per week. Welp's Hatchery Bancroft Iowa.
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