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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
9
Police report the third break-in at Emmetsburg Grain Co within 23 days. Thieves have taken small sums previously, leaving a taunting note. Latest theft Tuesday evening netted about six cents. earlier raids included 6.30 and 9 75 in varied coins.
Iowa farmers eligible to vote in the June 25 referendum on whether marketing quotas will stay in effect for the 1956 wheat crop. If two thirds approve, quotas remain for farms over 35 acres with penalties. price supports rise. If not, quotas end and price support to nonquota farmers falls to 30 percent of parity. Voting occurs 9 AM to 1 PM CST at Palo Alto County ASC office in Kermere Hotel, with state-wide conduct.
Carnegie Museum publishes Prehistory of the Upper Ohio Valley by Dr William J Mayer-Oakes a 286 page illustrated study based on the museum survey begun in 1950. The work redefines early Ohio Valley culture and challenges the idea of wandering foragers as the region’s first inhabitants.
Chief of Police Jack Ruddy says the flashing traffic signals at Broad and Tenth indicate proceed with caution. The coil burned several days ago and the signals will be used until replacement parts arrive.
Mrs. Mary Umscheid of Emmetsburg failed to claim a $150 cash prize after her name was called in Emmetsburg stores on Wednesday. The notice states the award will be $200 next week.
R B Cejka of Laurens was elected president and chairman of Pocahontas County Rural Electric Cooperative, a role he has held since 1937. Other officers reelected include Oleg Gimderson of Rodman as vice president, E Wolkenhauer of Havelock as secretary, and Earl Kerns of Mallard as treasurer. Cejka to represent the cooperative on the Corn Belt Power Cooperative board at Humboldt.
Mrs Helen Lane aged 100 died Wednesday in a Council Bluffs hospital. A native of Marion Junction Iowa she moved to Council Bluffs about 70 years ago after teaching at Emmetsburg. She observed her 100th birth anniversary on April 26. A nephew is the only survivor.
County clerk Lloyd Frost reports seven marriage licenses this week. Couples listed include Lyle Douglas and Carol Harson of Emmetsburg. Phillip Baker of Estherville and Barbara Grant of West Bend. Martin Richardson of Wooster City and Bette Ann Denneen of Emmetsburg. Richard Frink of Tama and Charlotte Place of Emetsburg. John Whitman of Curlew and Donna Lowe of Ayrshire. Danvir Goodshield and Buth Ann Mohr of Ayrshire. John Woodford of Mallard and Norma Jean Fisher of Mallard.
Robert Meade of Des Moines has been awarded a Master of Science degree in education from Drake University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1851. His master thesis discusses film style and guidance in art titled So You'd Like To Be An Artist. Meade leads Grandview College's art department and teaches in Des Moines Public Schools.
Merle Miller 30 of West Bend was killed Wednesday afternoon when his car left the county road and plunged into a ditch. The crash was found by Paul Corveiler and Mrs. John Dorweiler while driving back to West Bend. Miller, a Korean War veteran, appeared to have blacked out just before the vehicle left the road. He leaves parents Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Miller, sisters, and five brothers. Funeral services set for Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Miller home and 2 p.m. at the First Motherlist church in West Bend. The body remains at BoeGard Funeral Home until afternoon Thursday, then to the Miller home.
Crop conditions across Palo Alto county show strong progress after the rainy spell. Corn and soybeans were planted earlier, hay and pasurages near 92 percent of normal, winter wheat and rye occupy small acreages, and beans look like a top crop this year. County ASC manager Brennan notes delays past cold weather have been overcome and ongoing showers may be needed.
L. D. Brennan, manager of the ASC office, announced today the loan rate on oats has been set at 58 cents per bushel. The decision affects farmers who use the loan program and aligns with recent market conditions.
David and Tt Fareral-Rités report the death of Mr. Feagan of Emmetsburg after illness. Funeral held Tuesday at Assumption church, with Mensier W. E Mason officiating. Burial at St. John's cemetery. Pallbearers named. Mr. Feagan, born December 4, 1878 in Culesberg, married Margaret Mulroney in May 1920, no children. Survived by brothers Thomas and John and a niece Loretta Ryan. A Rock Island railroad detective, he served Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis, retired 1947, long based in Emmetsburg. known for honesty and fairness.
Mrs. eer Vator chairs a weekly golf program at the Country Club each Wednesday at 3 a.m. starting June 22. Committee members Mrs Dick McCarty and Mrs Ausland will run the program with Mrs Vareboe. Robert Rusty Burt will provide golf lessons to interested players.
Early this week a pink plastic pocketbook was found at the police station and held four dollars in bills plus change. A pair of Indiana visitors left a pocketbook in a service station restroom but did not identify themselves. Mrs Kenneth Alvin Clark of Des Moines later reclaimed a lost pocketbook with one hundred dollars and credit cards after losing it while touring.
One of the year's largest crowds in Emmetsburg is expected for Kerm Reeves Fiveridge Ranch Rodeo Sunday. The program features five events, two sections in bronc and bull riding, calf roping, and a kids event with entry fees matched for the purse. Special acts include the Palomino drill team from La City and a cow cutting exhibition by Gretchen and his daughter Barabara of LeMars. Buck Vandervelde will announce. Reeves, DeMoss, Staitleman officials. Dan Lynch arena director. Continued on Page Sevens.
About 100 persons attended the Boy Scout troop annual family picnic at Merling Point on Five Island Lake. A troop investiture ceremony admitted six new members: Roger Johnson, David Graves, Bill Jackson Jr., Joe Finn, Dennis Quinn, and Lee Neary.
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