Palo Alto farmers certify for 1972 farm program
About 3,000 Palo Alto County farmers have certified for 1972 farm set aside programs in feed grain and wheat led by ASC chair Joe A. Lynch. Payments begin July 1 with roughly 1,260 farmers expected to receive early checks the first week of July.
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Joe A. Lynch
Palo Altto County
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Palo Alto County
Reachine
ASCS
Seek Damages in District Court for two suits
Two damage suits filed in Pato Alto District Court seek more than 400 dollars. On June 7 Roger McEwan, operator of R and Snowmobiles, seeks 213 dollars from James Carrigan for merchandise. On June 9 Lamperts Lumber Company sues Robert Severance, Home Federal Savings and Loan of Algona, and Hiller Carpets for 197 dollars, noting Home Federal and Hiller’s hold prior reins and asking the court to establish and foreclose a mechanics lien.
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Pato Alto District Court
Roger McEwan
James Carrigan
McEwan
Lamperts Lumber Company
Robert Severance
Home Federal Savings and Loan
Algona and
Hiller Carpets
Home Federal
Hiller’s
Lamperts
Emmetsburg Woman Leads Campaign for Reporter-Democrat
The Emmetsburg Reporter-Democrat Trade Expansion Campaign draws strong subscriber signups as candidates compete for more than 2500 in cash prizes and commission. Dee Shirk leads, with Barbara Hanson, Denise Drew, and Irene Strand among top contenders as two-year subscription votes accumulate.
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Reporter-Democrat
Emmetsburg
Reporter- Democrat
Dee Shirk
Barbara Hanson
Ruthven
Denise Drew
Irene Strand
Cylinder
Cathy Schuller
Mallard
Vivian Winter
Graettinger
Billie Fett
Gary Lowman
Curlew
John Shirk
Irvin Hanson
Denise Grew
Cylinder See
Grasttinger
Mary Ann Miller
Bill Gocken
West Bend East
Barb Bryant
Tee O
Rick Blass
Henry Thomas
RR Emmetsburc
Terry Cole
Richard Eagen
Tina Walker
Damage From Storm Hits Emmetsburg on Tuesday
A Tuesday afternoon storm in Emmetsburg brought rain hail and wind causing damage around 3 p.m. Local observers report fallen debris and property impact though no serious injuries are mentioned. The event highlights persistent severe weather in the area.
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Emmetsburg
Red Cross Seeks 500 Dollar South Dakota Flood Relief
The Palo Alto County Red Cross chapter seeks 500 dollars toward a national 450 million goal for South Dakota flood relief. Donations marked South Dakota Flood Relief go to Mary Anderson at the Emmetsburg Public Library. Rapid City area disaster status, 6000 families affected and 4000 homes destroyed, with ongoing relief needs and government aid delays.
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Palo Alto County
American National Red. Cross
South Dakota
Lawrence O. Johnson
Mary Anderson
The
Red Cross
Emmetsburg
Robert Shen
National Red Cross
Rapid City
Nixon
Johnson
Texas
Kentucky
West Virginia
United States
Peterson Car Recovered and Pickup Found Near Ayrshire
The stolen car from Floyd Peterson’s farm near Ayrshire was recovered in Emmetsburg on Tuesday. A pickup stolen from Cylinder earlier this week was found abandoned at Sioux Rapids, the vehicle belonging to Wayne Schmeling, a camping trailer mounted on it and intact. Also reports show light rain across the area with Emmetsburg totals of 3.24 inches in four weeks and a Tuesday accident near Emmetsburg injuring Jane Hammen, who was treated and released. the car belonged to Robert Janssen of Mallard and damage totaled $1,500.
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Gambles
Sunrise Mobile Homes
Floyd Peterson
Ayrshire
Emmetsburg
Peterson
Cylinder
Wayne Schmeling
Sioux Rapids
Schmeling
Jane Hammen
Manson
Palo Alto County Hospital
Palo Alto County
Miss Hammen
Robert Janssen
Mallard
City Discusses Street Plan and Sewer Project
Mayor James Thompson presented a four point street improvement program to Emmetsburg City Council. The plan envisions a ten year schedule surfacing about 20 blocks per year with curb and gutter first. It proposes low maintenance spending to fund permanent surfacing funded by road use tax.
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James Thompson
Emmetsburg
Thompson
Council
Summer Concert to Feature Trumpets Tonight
Summer band plans a city square concert with a trumpet quartet led by Bob Sackett. Emmetsburg Junior High features four trumpet players with the stage band in a program including Suburban Soul and Trumpets of Splendor. Featured performers include Kim Gustafson Greg Eglend Leroy Schmeling Nancy Clemenson.
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City Square
Bob Sackett
Emmetsburg
America
Edelweiss
Sound of Music
Jean
Exodus
Kim Gustafson
Greg Eglend
Leroy Schmeling
Nancy Clemenson
Phoenix
Bogey March
School Board Opens Bids On Lighting for Athletic Field
Emmetsburg Community Schools Board of Education opened bids for athletic field lighting at Monday meeting. Bids from Don Lawhead of Dexter 333777 with 500 certified check Fred's Electric Rock Rapids no bid Emmetsburg Electric 526883 with 500 and Lee Cooper 21710 with 500. Contracts to be awarded within a week after engineer review. Completion set for August 15. Linda Van Gorkom resignation accepted May 27 1972. Five new teacher contracts approved JoAnn Slater John Loyd Steve Peterson Jerry Lister Judy Schaper. General and activity fund claims approved including roof repairs shop equipment and home economics groceries. May financial statements approved. Senior class had 67 left in treasury after cap and gown rental 53125 and graduation announcements 527. Industrial arts program lost money due to unpaid lumber bills but inventory kept. Activity account ended in good shape. Iowa Association of School Boards membership approved 384 fee proposed wage increases discussed custodial pay and night custodian option. Cont on Page .
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Emmetsburg Community Schools Board of Education
Don Lawhead
Dexter
Fred's Electric
Rock Rapids
Emmetsburg Electric
Lee Cooper
Linda van Gorkom
JoAnn Slater
John Loyd
Steve Peterson
Jerry Lister
Judy Schaper
Getty Fries
William Stillman
Gannon
Iowa Association of School Boards
Mempers
House of Representatives
Senate
Emmetsburg Family Recalls Black Hills Flood Ordeal
Roland and Mrs. White of Emmetsburg and their children faced terror as a dam burst near Rapid City South Dakota after a night of collapsing roads and raging water. They escaped unharmed but describe near drowning, rock slides, and menacing floodwaters driving them onto high ground with a highway crew vehicle guiding them.
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Emmetsburg
Roland
Black Hills
South Dakota
Roland White
Rapid City
Keystone
Terry Peak
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Palo Alto
Lynch
Farm Program Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Jaycee
Jeff
Gill Crook
Keith Johnson
Richard Farrell
Paul Timiin
Richard Grisham
Reseel Bede
Rom Hejlik
Austin Duncan
Arden Prentice
Nhot
Jaycees
Nen
West Bend
Hall
al Trelstad
Trelstad
John Gannon
School Board
Packtola Dam
South Dakota Highway Commission
Sheridan Lake Area
Walter
Canyon Lake
Emmetsberg
Sed
White
Linda
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