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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
4
The text notes Lon alt Lin’son the son of Ms mid Mrs T RK will graduate with a degree from California University. It mentions a teaching stint and future work on an ad project. The source is garbled but indicates academic completion and post graduation plans.
Residents receive letters about proposed rainwater fees and interest in a rural district. The Five Island lake area is cited as safe for swimming by the State Biology Department as city officials work with the State Board of Conservation and Fish and Game to assess the region.
Funeral services were held for Deborah Dianne Mauschen infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mauschen. The infant died Tuesday in Rosania three home Wednesday after illness burial plans were announced by the grandparents.
June 26 events feature representatives from commercial clubs and nearby towns. The Chamber notes ongoing Saturday night closings in Emmetsburg business places. A petition asked the board to vote on continuing the closings. A Palo Alto farmers committee also requested action.
Democratic candidates will speak at a rally in Fenton with Hiersener Loveress of Yetumwa and Merwin listed as candidates for congress. The event aims to energize supporters ahead of the election with party leaders expected to attend.
Audience heard Burt Ridout and Gordon Winkel speaking for state and county offices, with Casey Loss and other candidates. Meeting highlighted an anniversary focus on rural electrification and future farm programs. A dinner and auction followed, with entertainment by the Hart family and Nipcords, as hospital updates and farm banking guidance were noted.
James M. Bailey will receive a master’s degree in journalism and Pamela R. Morris an M A in music at Northwestern University’s 38th commencement. The ceremonies begin at 2 a.m. in McGaw Memorial Hall on the Evanston campus.
About 2,000 members attended the annual Rural Electrification Association meeting at Pocahontas High School on Wednesday evening June 6. Approximately 600 persons present watched four directors reelected for three-year terms: Oleg Gunderson, Rodman, Ed Youngwirth, Whittemore, Carl ak.
The ASC committee and county ASC office staff will conduct a district soil bank instruction meeting at Estherville next Monday June 18 to provide official information on the new federal soil bank. After the meeting the information will be available to farmers through the county SCS FLH representatives and soil district commissioners.
Df Fenton suffered a broken arm last Thursday after a fall from a tree while playing. She was brought to the local hospital for treatment.
Aviation committee members and pilots in Emmetsburg met Monday to organize a flight breakfast at the local airport on Sunday July 27. Committees and chairmen are being chosen for the event which will include flights over Iowa and neighboring states. The public is invited and breakfast costs 50 cents per plate with cake sausage coffee and milk served. Prizes will be awarded at intervals from 7 to 10 a m with registration to drive into town or attend church services.
Morning rodeo featured flyovers by jet aircraft and multiple events with riders from Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and Colorado. Notable winners included Bob Campbell Greely Calo Saddle Bronc 354 dollars Ang Seales Jr Sioux City Bull Riding and Barrel Race champions with prizes up to 250 dollars, plus a Cowgirl Calf Riding event with 15 participants and special performances by Sac City drill teams and the Algona Bitana Spur club.
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