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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1971

Page

7

Farrelly Family Marks Century of Iowa Catholic Service

Mass of thanksgiving honoring Rev. Clarence E. Farrelly and the Farrelly family's 109 years serving the Catholic Church in Iowa will be held at St. Thomas Church on June 22 with about five hundred expected. Attending will be bishops Frank Greteman, Joseph Mueller, and James Byrne. A dinner at Harrison Park will follow for priests and parish members.

Clarence E. Farrelly Farrelly Iowa St. Thomas Catholic Church S.p.m Frank Greteman Sioux City Joseph M. Mueller James J. Byrne Dubuque Harrison Park Patrick F. Farrelly St. Raphael Cathedral Bubuque Blairstown Lawler Holy Cross Sheidon Carroll Emmetsburg Sheldon Michael J. Farretly St. Mary’s Church Manchester Denison Clarence Epiphany Cathedral Boone Laurens St. Thomas Church

No Decision in Hearing For District 32 Property

Drainage District 32 property owners in Independent Township attended a courthouse hearing on proposed drainage projects. Estimated costs ranged from 14 000 to 26 000 dollars for ditch restoration, deepening, and tile installation, with the session continued to a later date. Attendees included owners, representatives, Board of Supervisors, engineer Marvin Kruse, and attorney Charles Bartow. Eldon MacVey was reappointed to the Soldier's Relief Commission, and road inspector salaries were set at 2.80 per hour for Ferman Cottington and Kenneth Janssen.

Independent Township Board of Marvin Kruse Spencer Charles Bartow Emmetsburg Eldon MacVey Rolf

Harold Wohl Elected Lions Club President

Harold Wohl is elected president of the Emmetsburg Lions Club succeeding Roger Berkland. Other electees include Keith Starr first vice president Vince Fries second vice president and Vince Donahue third vice president. The first meeting will be the annual club picnic in September for members and prospective members.

Harold Wohl Emmetsburg Lions Club Wohl Roger Berkland Keith Starr Vince Fries Vince Donahue Bill Ellingrod Ken McGuire Tall Twister Jerry Diedrick Lion Tanner Wiel Brane Vet Frank Lion DeWild Grant Beckett and Rock Rapids Second King Street Wallace Superior Call Third Fourth Wallace Street Sixth Lawler Lake Seventh Harrison Call Street Regina Place Des Moines Jefferson

Ridiculous Days Plans Being Made

Plans for the annual Ridiculous Days celebration are under way for July 16 and 17. Mrs. Helen Brown of the Chamber of Commerce says Wagner Amusement Company of Sibley will bring rides for children and stores will offer bargains and merchandise displays. Further plans will be announced later.

Helen Brown Chamber of Commerce Wagner Amusement Company of Sibley

Schedule 15 Blocks For Paying In Emmetsburg

Public hearing date set for June 30 in Emmetsburg on the 1971 Street Improvement Project proposal. The plan designates about 15 blocks for funding and construction within the city limits.

Emmetsburg

Two Breakins Reported in Emmetsburg by Police Chief

Two breakins occurred in Emmetsburg during the night Monday with entry through broken windows at the Country Club and the ILCC dorm on Grand Avenue. Nothing is reported missing. investigation continues as police identify suspects and secure the sites.

Emmetsburg Peter Gronbeck Country Club ILCC Grand Avenue

Jensen named Cropstore area representative in North Iowa

Dale Jensen of Ringsted area named Cropstore silos representative for Palo Alto Emmet and Kossuth counties. He previously represented Harvester silos for five years and will also handle Laidiq Unloader Brock Drying and Storage Cardinal Grain Handling Starline Feeding Systems through Amendt Equipment of Sutherland.

Dale. Jensen Palo Alto Ringsted Cropstore Silos Jensen Harvester Silos Cropstore Palo Alito Emmet Kossuth Laidiq Brock Cardinal Grain Handling Equipment Starline Feeding Systems Amendt Equipment Company Sutherland

Emmetsburg Woman Wins State and National Writing Honors

Marjorie Vandervelde of Emmetsburg earned first place state awards from the Iowa Press Women and recent national recognitions. She received second place national sword and third place in national competition, and the Mexican president gifted her a replica of Chihuahua’s official seal as a personal honor.

Five Island Lake Vandervelde National Press Women’s Association Emmmetsburg Andrew Marjorie) Vandervelde Emimetsburg Iowa Press Women Tn¢E Chihuahua Mexico Emmetsburg Van“dervelde

Ryan Retires From Social Security Job

Gerald F. Ryan of Emmetsburg retires from the Social Security Administration Bureau of Disability Insurance after a career starting in 1954 as a management analyst. A Navy veteran, he served 28 years and held the rank of captain. He founded the Naval Reserve Officers School and held posts with the US Public Health Service Hospital, Baltimore. He is married to Mary E. Stell with three children.

Social Security Administration Gerald F. Ryan Bureau of Disability Insurance Emmetsburg University of Chicago Ryan Social Security U.S. Navy U. S. Naval Reserve Usnr Brigade Naval Reserve Officers School U.S. Public Health Service Hospital Baltimore Mary E. Stell

Schedule Visits By Dairy Princess In Local Stores

The Chamber of Commerce will arrange appearances by Emily Lyon the alternate Iowa dairy princess at local stores during Dairy Day on the evening of June 17. Merchants may contact Mrs. Helen Brown at the Chamber Office by closing time this Friday to request a visit.

Chamber of Commerce Romersburg Iowa Emily Lyon Helen Brown Chamber

Norland Named to Iowa Conservation Commission

Jerry Norland, 45, Cylinder area farmer, was appointed by Gov. Robert Ray to a four year term on the Iowa Conservation Commission starting July 1. Sherry R. Fisher of Emmetsburg was named member at large as the panel expands to seven under soil conservation legislation. Norland also serves on the Emmetsburg Community School District board.

Gerald Jerry) Norland Cylinder Area Iowa Conservation Commission Norland Robert Ray Sherry R. Fisher Des Moines Fisher Soil Conservancy Iowa Sinacre Palo Alto County Soil Conservation Commission

Crash Sends Pair To Hospital

Mr and Mrs C D Waterman of Ruthven were hospitalized in Emmetsburg with injuries from a one car crash at 45 p m June 5 near the intersection of Lake and 4th Streets. Watermans head went through crash Cont on page A 12

C. D. Waterman Ruthven Emmetsburg Lake and 4Th Streets Noe Waterman

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Farrellys C. E. Farrelly Marold Wohl Lions Club Smith Cargill, Inc OEO Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc Dwight Garman M. Peter Hart D. Craig Ford Andersen Dale Jensen Andrew Vandervelde Lakeshore Drive Dairy Princess Jerry Norland State C. C. Moore Robert Cozine American Board of Family Practice Lori Helland Orville Helland St. Mary’s Hospital Rochester Mina St. Mary's Hospital Towa Gerald Norland Crash Pair Iowa Lakes Community College Chuck Stein Greg. Egland Cylinder Lynn Curry Ray Perkins Rodman Charles Brown Mike Coleman Dennis Dammann Estherville Robert Kenyon Mallard Theron Wilson West End Srian Tatman Spirit Lake Bill Brown Graetlinger Jeff Stillman Dave LaTourell Rolland Hamerlinck Duane Brown West Bend Virgil Wilson Joe Nolte Rolfe
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