Local youth tends grave care at Emmetsburg cemetery
Joy Reel reports Kirk Kuhn, 15, of Ankerly has tended graves at Emmetsburg cemetery since age six. He cleans weeded stones, places flowers purchased with his own money, and now tends 21 graves, showing deep community care. Betty Skewis offers upcoming young group programs, and a low calorie vegetable medley recipe is shared for picnics along with a double custard lemon pie recipe.
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Emmetsburg
Kirk Kuhn
Ankerly
Hattie ‘Clum
Frankie Evans
Flower display delight at Emmetsburg Publishing
The note mentions blooming flowers in the front flower box of Emmetsburg Publishing. It recalls Tom Hagen, a recent graduate now employed there, caring for the flowers with special attention as many people comment on their appearance.
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JWR
Emmetsburg Publishing
John Kehr
Manks
Tom Hagen
Bride Honored At June Shower In United Church
Wendy Hansen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hansen of Cylinder, was guest of honor at a bridal shower on June 14 at the United Church of Christ. Attendants included her mother and grandmother Bertha Kipfer, with corsages of iris. Guests included aunts Mrs Norman Funk and Mrs Eldridge Kipfer. Kay Johnson played flute pieces and was joined by her mother at the piano. The event featured a coffee pour and punch, with gifts arranged by Gebbie Funk and others. Hostesses listed included Mrs Willingham and Miss Wells among others.
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Wendy Hansen
Adrs
Kenneth Hansen
Cylinder
United Church of Christ
Miss Hansen
Bertha Kipfer
Havelock
Iris
Norman Funk
Graettinger
Eldridge Kipfer
Kay Johnson
George Brun
Handel
Lawrence Dehrson
Henry Willingham
Florence Wells
Johnson
Angela Naig
Gebbie Funk
Jane Brumm
Candy
Helde Funk
Willingham
Miss Wells
Ed Halst
Merle Nauge
James McFadgen
Frank North
Harms Lamsman Plan Fall Wedding
Penny Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Allen Marshalltown and Norman Christensen son of Mr and Mrs Harold Christensen Ayrshire plan a fall wedding Aug 12. Both are students at Northwest Missouri State College Maryville. Senior Citizens To Meet Friday at Iowa Public Service hospitality room June 23 6 p.m. Catholic Benefit meets 2 p.m. June 27 at Mary Conlon Brumersburg with rosary at 1 45 p.m.
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Penny Allen
Harry Allen
Marshalltown
Norman Christensen
Harold £. Christensen
Ayrshire
Miss Allen
Northwest Missouri State College
Maryville
Ato
Iowa Public Service
At & P.m
Mary Conlon
Brtmersburg
Audrey Ann Prendergast and Donald Herbers wed in Fonda
Audrey Ann Prendergast daughter of Mr and Mrs Lucian Prendergast of Fonda married Donald Herbers son of Mr and Mrs Gene Herbers of Ayrshire at 2 pm June 3 in the O L G C Church Fonda The Rev Daniel Lynch officiated The bride wore a white gown with a lace Detail train and pink accents The groom and wedding party wore black tuxedos A reception followed at the K C Hall The couple will live in Ayrshire before moving to Ames to pursue studies at Iowa State University with guests from several states.
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Audrey Ann Prendergast
Lucian Prendergast
Fonda
Donald Herbers
Gene Herbers
Ayrshire
O.L.G.C
Daniel Lynch
Roland Niehaus
Omaha
Nebr
T. K. Flanten
Kersett
Jim Vermimont
Jon Deacon
Varina
Jack Rosacker
Ruthven
Saloist
Gina Guynan
Dunlap
Malotte
Drake
Graham
Shirl
Stillman
Sharon von Tersch
Denison
Sheri Goedert
Maureen Wells
Phyllis Redlinger
Linda
Jane
Audrey Ann
Lake Okpbojl
Dan Higgins
Josephine Bliek Installs As VP In Beauty Group
Great Lakes Affiliate 62 of the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Assn Inc held an officer installation June 12 at a dinner in Okoboji. New officers include Steve Thorn president and Josephine Bliek vice president who has held every office in the group.
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Great Lakes
National Hairdressers and
Shower Honors Recent Bride
A May 17 pre nuptial shower at St Pauls Lutheran Emmetsburg honored Linda DeMoss who will wed Eldon Goff on June 10. Family and friends attended as performances and poems celebrated the couple with music, gifts, and refreshments provided by the Rebekah Circle and neighbors.
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Linda DeMoss
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Emmetsburg
Eldon Goff
Miss DeMoss
Mirs
William DeMoss
Marvin Goff
Carl Wichman
Arlene Twait
Laurie
Julie Haack
Gwen Emers
Laurie DeMess
Joyce Bannart
Body
Ann Freeman
Cindy
Diane Twait
Willard Twait
Earl DeMoss
Jerry Hurley
Rebekah
Kenneth BeMoss
Elizabeth Calentine Celebrates Birthday Party
Elizabeth Calentine celebrated her eth birthday June 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Conway Sr. Out of town guests included Ruth Brookins Nadara McHenry Ir Mrs. C G Danner and Robert Jones Council Bluffs Mrs. Bob Schroder and sons Ankeny Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hauber and family Estherville Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Hauber Omaha Nebr Mrs. Bob Lynch and daughters Fenton Mrs. Dennis Nurree and Kevin Grinnell Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brink and family Rock Rapids and Mrs. Wayne Sewell and family West Bend Guests from Emmetsburg included Airs. Dick Nelson Mrs. Charles Nelson and family Mr. and Mrs. Lea Conway Jr. and family Mary Murphy Ethel Ball Veronica Slagle Teresa Keily and Mamie Crew.
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Elizabeth Calentine
Leo Conway Sr
Ruth Brookins
Nadara
McHenry
C.G. Danner
Robert Jones
Council Bluffs
Bob Schroder
Ankeny
Harry Hauber
Estherville
Carl Hauber
Omaha
Nebr
Bob Lynch
Fenton
Dennis Nurree
Kevin
Grinnell
Ben Brink
Rock Rapids
Wayne Sewell
West Bend
Emmetsburg
Dick Nelson
Charles Nelson
Lea Conway Jr
Mary Murphy
Ethel Ball
Veronica Slagle
Teresa Keily
Mamie Crew
Watts-Goeders Engagement Planned for August Wedding
Mr and Mrs Robert A Watts announce the engagement of their daughter Deborah Ann to Michael W Goeders son of Mr and Mrs John Goeders A August wedding is planned at Assumption Catholic Church Deborah is a 1971 Emmetsburg High School graduate employed at Palo Alto County Hospital Michael works for Brennan Construction.
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Robert A. Watts
Deborah Ann
Michael W. Goeders
John Goeders
Miss Watts
Emmetsburg Community High School
Palo Alto County Hospital
Brennan Construction
Assumption Catholic Church
Shower Honored Bride To Be Joyce Bannart
Joyce Bannart bride elect of Michael Wiggins of Storm Lake was guest of honor at a June 12 shower at Rodman Presbyterian Church. Corsages were given to the bride elect her mother grandmother and fiance mother. Blue avocado green and white decor highlighted refreshments and gift tables. Piano music by Debbie Bannart songs by Beverly Schmidt and games directed by Edna Kuhn provided entertainment. Debbie Bannart Ann and Theresa Wiggins assisted with gift opening. Twenty friends served on the committee.
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Joyce Bannart
Michael Wiggins
Storm Lake
Rodman Presbyterian Church
Debbie Bannart
Beverly Schmidt
Edna Kuhn
Varcoe Family and Friends Visit from Salt Lake City
The Varcoe family from Salt Lake City Utah and Richard Varcoe of Hebidvburg California spent last week in Emmetsburg with relatives. MRS T MOCK stayed with her son-in-law Gordon Thomas in Nevada. Pamela, granddaughter, leaves for a Europe tour with students, finishing August 6. Bill Brown works in Winner South Dakota for the Winner Advocate. Jim Mullen family visited Providence Rhode Island. Ora Kelso attended a Fort Dodge picnic with multiple Kelso relatives then stopped at Harold Kelso's Roelyn home.
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Amd
Ellis Varcoe
John Patterson
Kerry
Tami
Jennifer
Salt Lake City
Utah
Richard Varcoe
Hebidvburg
Cali
Emmetsburg
T. Mock
Gordon Thomas
Nevada
Pamela
Europe
Jim Mullen
Eric
Providence
R.I
Bob Mailien
Ora Kelso
Fort Dodge
Ernest Kelso
Harvey Everhard
Vincent
Kenneth Kelso
Lynn Collins
Coalville
Harold Kelso
Roelyn
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Robert Skewis
Prendergast, Herbers Wd
K. C. Hall
Joe Kirby
Sheila Kuhl
Diane Lang
Karen Vernimont
Teresa Murphy
Louise McCreery
Caral Marie Rinert
Cindy Peiffer
Village Inn
Colorado
Florida
Wisconsin
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Oregon
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Josephine Bliek
LIM Tey
Cmec Et
Deboran Watts
Ann and
Theresa Wiggins
Kathy Conway
Lao E. Conway Jr
Emmatsburg
Penneys
Ken Wirtner
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