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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
10
Emmetsburg defeated Whittemore 10 to 8 and edged Graettinger 6 to 5 in extra innings. Steve Harnack earned wins in relief of Ray Stanley in both games, stopping Whittemore’s early momentum and closing out Graettinger late.
Emmetsburg posted eight hits led by Jerry Benner Jim Shriner and Ray Stanley with triples and doubles. Sarnack fanned eight while Witchendahl walked none as Graettinger committed six errors. Jon Christianson homered twice to pace Emmetsburg who improved to eight and three and will host Ayrshire at Legion Field tonight at 6 35.
Program director Lanny Paul releases the junior baseball schedule through June featuring daily doubleheaders and matchups. Games include Deifers vs Reds and Angels vs Yanks on Thursday June 16, Phillies vs Braves and Orioles vs Tigers on Friday June 17, with multiple contests listed for June 21 and a June 78 typo indicating additional listings.
The Martin Kitchens welcomed a baby alligator named George Gene from two Emmetsburg residents visiting Florida. George Gene honors George Hryint and Gene Wigdahl who gave the gift as Surdens notes. In gardening news muskmelon varieties Samson and Burpee Hybrid performed well. Samson is a VHS Al-America selection with orange flesh and seeds. Burpee Hybrid has high productivity. Gold Nugget squash, a 1905 All-America selection, tolerates small spaces and weighs 1 to 2 pounds. Purplehead cauliflower is included and yields purplish heads turning green when cooked.
Vegetable trials at the Iowa State University Horticulture Farm last year show several new varieties with potential in Iowa. Researchers tested adaptiveness and performance under local growing conditions, highlighting promising traits for home and commercial growers.
The column discusses Purple Head broccoli type with early June transplant for September harvest and non tying care, Executive snap bean praised for stringless yield. Also mentions a 74-pound walleye caught near Denver and a fishing trip to Flin Flon Manitoba with Lyle Edwards and Marathon-lefters.
The report lists rainfall amounts and wind readings from June 9 to June 15. Notable figures include 0.8 inch of rain on June 9, trace moisture on June 12, and 0% moisture on June 15. Airport readings during this period show varying wind directions and speeds, with George Bryant the airport manager recording values.
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