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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
10
Fragmentary notice notes an award of up to 250 dollars that remained unclaimed. It mentions a Wednesday call time and references stores and shops in the area.
John Fitzpatrick arrived Des Moines Tuesday afternoon amid a threatening storm that stopped his open cockpit flight from Emmetsburg. He greeted by R. B. Guetzkow and Chamber of Commerce representatives. his deep tan showed from the 3Tn windwear and spinal brace after last year’s parachuting injury. Mrs. Bart Fitzpatrick and sister Mrs. Art Weiland accompanied him. he praised flat country life after 31 mountain counts and planned letters home from the Rockies.
James Riggs resigns as Palo Alto County Engineer effective June 16 1955 and again June 18 1956 citing board actions. He notes desire to stay but cannot work under current conditions and explains he cannot comply with all board orders. He is a University of Iowa civil engineering graduate with prior State Highway Commission service and Ohio Turnpike work.
Bill says the city well pumps can draw about 650 gallons per minute and the Har Yson park tank holds 250 000 gallons. With July heat and air conditioning the community needs more water for flushing mains storm sewers and street washing. Officials bow to careful use to avoid shortages.
Francis McNally, challenging for the Republican nomination, seeks a recount in five precincts of Emmetsburg Mallard South Rush Lake West Bend and Walnut. Early tallies showed 116 yes votes with varied county results and a stated $126 required to pursue a recount as urged by friends.
The 85 year old campus in northwest Iowa will host a grand dedication Sunday with Bishop Ensley and Rev. Dr. Martin outlining services. A 40,000 mortgage payoff ceremony, processions, music by the Senior Choir, and a fellowship reception follow the divine worship and sermons by Rev. Paul Hescher.
A terse article notes a death during 1955 and references events through 1958 including road incidents and a pursuit involving a goose and a buggy. It mentions names and locations typical of a local obituary/notice page.
Mrs J A Spies longtime Graettingen resident will mark her 35th birthday Sunday 2 to 5 pm at her home Aspen House. Her friends are invited to call. Spies born June 26 is among Palo Alto County oldest residents.
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