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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
6
Community chatter covers garden shows at Emmetsburg guests, Marie Morgan aiding in Rose Society setup, and Spencer happenings. Vertebrae include farm errands, an escaped cow in a barn, risky rail crossings, and public litter concerns voiced by Carl Spies and locals.
Readers report new wildlife refuges being established in the north end of Five Island and along Round Lake area with openings for boating fishing and shore shooting expected after waterfowl seasons. Hunters caution against barrier breaches and ensure responsible use to realize the refuge benefits including decoy shooting and river shore access.
A fragment from the Democrat of June 1836 notes Elmer Suss of Lose Island township dies at 4 AM. It mentions banker-turned-teacher W. B. Sanderlin, Cedar Rapids trip, and Dr. Barnard’s involvement. Also: J. E. Williams reports possible regimental camp delay, marriages of John Currans and Margaret Clare, and several local residents’ comings and goings including Rev. McEvoy and Tessie Rashford visitations.
Curlew youth announces a local girl chosen as MYF delegate to a regional youth meeting. Mr and Mrs Ionny Jordan hosted relatives, and Walter Martin of Stewartville Minnesota joined. The Streyffeler couple departed to Mason City for a conference opening worship led by Bishop Gerald Ensley. Susan Ausland daughter of Mr and Mrs James Ausland is also mentioned.
Curlew residents plan with the oxth lowa conference at Mason City for a June 19 youth conference in the Methodist church. Marietta Marti ville Minnesota and Mrs. J M Johnson, Mr and Mrs Homer Lowman and family travel for a vacation trip to Yellowstone. Mrs HL Bennett departs for Mason City to visit cousin and serve as lay delegate. Lloyd Seagrer family heads to Denver, while Jeanine and Miss E Grebe will teach this fall. John M Jordan Jr showed Japan service slides at Curlers Baptist church. Gaugntér Larsen visit Glenwood with Mrs Lax and relatives.
Reports show Mrs Snivetey and Mrs Gates hosting guests at home. Attendees Charlene Martin celebrated a granddaughter's wedding in Stewartville. Mrs Neil and daughter visit for family events while several relatives travel from Wisconsin to attend.
Fourteen new autos were licensed this week by the office of Treasurer Mercer Ring. Names include Emmetsburg residents and local dealers such as Emmetsburg Ford and Chevrolet outlets.
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