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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1960
Page
7
A 17 year old local boy is accused of killing a man while dog owners push to end a city dog quarantine. Petitions signed by residents of Emmersburg ask to restrict the quarantine to a 13 day period from June 1 to 15. Over 185 signatures were gathered with some disqualified.
A Wednesday to Thursday downpour brought substantial moisture, raising total rainfall to 2.72 inches since June 11. Five Island Lake in Emmetsburg jumped notably after last night’s heavy rain, with thunder and lightning in the advance. Light drizzle remained at 7:30 am Thursday morning as temperatures for the week are listed from June 10 to June 19.
In Emmetsburg and Palo Alto County readers are urged to honor dads with gifts. The Democrat highlights merchants’ Father’s Day ads, noting a standard approach across towns and a tradition of special attention to fathers and families.
An unusually large number of jet planes were heard over the Emmittsbuce area from early Tuesday night until a rainstorm hit the county at about 10 15 am. Their takeoff points or destinations were not known.
Emmetsburg council on Wednesday night hears petitions bearing nearly 200 signatures urging the 15 day dog quarantine not be renewed. The council took no action, awaiting the next steps on the issue as petitions circulate among residents. Mayor C L Nienvison presided as attention turned to the budget and upcoming measures.
Robert Dreher, 17, confessed after a Fairmont police investigation to a gas station holdup and murder. He tied Brockman with tape, shot him, took 170 dollars, then fled to Minneapolis where he hid pistols stolen from Emmetsburg. Dreher was captured, confessed, and will face juvenile court, with officials noting a sudden, unexplained change in behavior.
Ed Sheaktey, president of the Emmetsburs Junior Baseball corporation, urged residents to contribute toward the prolerata as volunteer workers start rounds in a Roise-to-House campaign at 6 30 p m Tonight. The goal is 1 000 with teams of one father and four junior players conducting the drive and home contact expected. Workers will exchange booster buttons for contributions of 1 or more.
The Rev. Dallas Minnick, 31, formerly of Johnsonburg Pennsylvania, has begun his duties as regular pastor of the Free Methodist church of Emmetsburg. This is his first pastorate and he resides at the Free Methodist parsonage with his wife Phy and three sons Mark Brace and Tracy. He holds an associate of arts in sociology from Minnesota-Minneapolis and is a graduate of the St. Paul Minnesota Bible college.
The Junior baseball program started on Monday with David Myess directing the activities.
Emmetsburg municipal airport manager George Bryant sprayed the city by air early Wednesday using DDT Maldane solution. The operation aimed to control mosquitoes for about two weeks, weather permitting, with 17 loads of spray used before weather affected effectiveness.
Emmetsburg youngsters will not receive Red Cross swimming instruction this year according to Mrs. Phil Ret Cross instructor. Five Island lake remains unfit for swimming after closure for nearly two years. Last summer Pocahontas municipal pool instruction was offered but will not be available this year.
Mrs Charles Nelson of Emmetsburg topped a local contest to win the $309 Commerce Bank prize representing an Emmetsburg shops event. A. R. McDonald, head of the chamber, announced the outcome for the upcoming awards event.
An air assault began at o’clock and ended at 9 15. The plane flew at about 0 feet to deliver maximum concentration. It started over the northern city area, then moved south toward the center. The pilot completed eight or nine passes per load of insecticide.
John W. Thompson of Rodman was named chair to lead meetings on merging east Palo Alto and West Kossuth counties into a single district. The plan would cover 300 square miles with five high school centers and four rural districts. A July 15 Rodman meeting will consider proposals and district studies proceed by committee.
H O Helgen announces Ronald Berkland as Sterling Lumber Co manager. Berkland, from Cylinder, will move to Emmetsburg with wife Marlene. Former manager Vandervelde shifts to new role, with Berkland and Vandervelde seen as key to Sterling expansion plans.
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