Death of Attorney James W. Fay After Long Illness
James W. Fay 80, an Emmetsburg attorney, died after a prolonged illness that began last October. He spent time at University hospital before returning home to resume some practice. Fay was known for vitality and optimism, and his friends noted his valiant fight against disease as he had just voted in the June primary.
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James W.fay
Biskigawn
Banié
University Hospital
Town City
Emmetsburg
Jimmie
Temperatures Rise and Rainfall Sparse in June Reports
On the date, highs reached the mid to high 90s with southerly winds, while last year the same date saw only 79 degrees. No measurable rain since June 7, and the month totals remain low. Mrs. William Ziakelwu sought emergency aid in Iowa City as her husband, Palo Alto County State Bank president, recovers from a heart attack and remains in good condition.
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Isi Dame
Grées
Emmetsburg
Fedis
William Ziakelwu
University Hos
Iowa City
Iowa City 1
Palo Alto
Quaker Oats Builds Large Elevator Near Port County
Quaker Oats is erecting a 168 foot high elevator at the site in Port County. The new structure will hold 200000 bushels, bringing total capacity to 300000. Construction employs 69 men on 22 hour shifts, with a weekly payroll around 4200 dollars.
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Be Ibberson Construction .Co
Mi. Minn
Quaker Vats
Printing Delays Prompt Apology To Readers
Our shop faces delays and errors in typeset and printing. An outside machinist worked late to fix the trouble. We hope these worries are about over and thank readers for bearing with us.
Services for Oye Grady Terril 67 a long time resident
Louis Grady 67 a longtime Terril resident died suddenly of a heart attack Monday evening. Funeral services held Thursday 8:30 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Milford with Father Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial in Dickens Cemetery. Sandin-Fuhrman Funeral Home in charge. He was son of the late Thomas James and Winifred Kelly Grady born in Butler County. Survived by a son Louis Grady Jr a daughter Mrs LaVerne Johnson both of Terril a daughter Mrs Jack Morton of Webster City six grandchildren and several brothers including Joe Grady of Omaha Teo Grady of North Dakota the triplet brothers four. He was a retired farmer.
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Louis
Grady
Terril
St. Joseph's’ Catholic Church
Milford
Fitz
Patrick
Dickens Cemetery
Sandin-Fuhrman Funeral Home
Thomas ‘James
Winifred Kelly Grady
Butler County
Louis Grady
LaVerne Johnson
Terri
Jack Morton
Webster City
Estherville
Joe Grady
Omaha
Teo Grady
North Dakota
William Grady
Ruthner
Red Cross Swimming Lessons Set For June Start
Palo Alto announces summer swimming program with 21 classes at Five Island Cove. Registration at Red Cross office June 23 from 9 am to noon. Lessons begin Monday June 25 at 9 am to noon. Minimum age seven. Instructor Barbara Hall.
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Palo Alto
Toda
Forne Syear
Island
Dake
Red Cross
Stand
Barbara Hall
Bart Dast
Dammann Breaks Ankle Sliding Into Home
About 19 year old Dale Dammann broke his ankle Wednesday while sliding into home base in a softball game. He is being treated at Palo Alto Memorial Hospital where doctors will cast the ankle.
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Dale Dammann
Palo Alto Memorial Hospital
Riverdale Ranch Rodeo Delivers Big Thrills
Action-packed rodeo drew a large crowd as saddle broncs wild horses Bratima and their riders performed in the sun. The arena ground held firm after weekend rain, helping riders execute high flights before spectators across the Rodeo area.
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Riverdale Ranch
Rodeo
Cone
First Town Flower Show Draws 215 Entries and 140 Guests
A large crowd attends Palo Alto Garden Club’s inaugural flower show with 215 entries ranging from canterbury bells to hybrid teas. Special guests include Mrs G Wright of Lake City and Mrs C M Nolte, who judged entries and lectured on artistic arrangements amid ribbons and displays.
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Crg
Canterbury
Jefferson
Maple Hill
Lake City
Ringsted
Curlew “Ayrshire
Cylin Spencer
Graettinge
Fairmeont
G. ©. Wright
Nolte
Garden Club
Harry Pitner
G. J. Jensvuld
Clyde Richardson
L. C. Leonlty
Leo B. Jensvold
C. J. Stillman
Carl G. Wigdaht
Fred Evans
R. B. Guetzkow
Joseph W. Gifres
Puffne
Ruthven Woman Wins $500 In Lipton Jingle Contest
Ruthven resident Mrs Claire B Whitford won fourth place and $500 in a Lipton Tea Co national contest for completing the last line of a jingle. The 30 year old mother of two received the prize from Leon Bower of Sioux City and S S Hy Theater of Omaha. She plans to use part for vacation expenses and the rest to supplement family income.
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Ruthven
Sue
Claire B. Whitford
Lipton’ Tea Co
Bath
Leon Bower
Sioux City
S&s Hy Theater
Omaha
Lipton Company
Unclaimed Cash Prize in Emmetsburg Leads to Next Week's Award
A contestant named ILS SADE sURSyint from Plover failed to claim a 150 dollar cash prize when her name was drawn Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Emmetsburg. The report notes next week's award will be 200 dollars.
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Ils
Sade
Plover
Emmetsburg
So Far In 1956 Ee This Date
A compact retrospective noting events and figures tied to the date in early 1956. Highlights may include political, cultural, and social items from that period as reported in contemporary newspapers.
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Sharon Driscoll Emmetsburg
Atede Bohn
Jimmie Fay
Helned
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Tigue
Sheriff Diekster
Honore Palthea
Floyd Awit Bee
Randa
Russell Goa
Kenneth. iReeves
Wrg Denar
Jfesy
Quaker Oats
Oye Grady
7Aerril
Barbara Bart Jistinetis
Virginia Land Assistiuae
Pale
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