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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1955

Page

11

Bronce riding results highlight regional rodeo events

Four compact rodeo sections crown winners in Bronce and Brahma events. Lee Wiley of aha Nebraska wins fourth place Bronce, while Kelly of Webster City earns second. In Brahma mul riding Lee Wil of Omaha takes first with Bruce Noll of Spencer second and Chris Gremlin of Webster City third. Ronnie Reeves of Emmetsburg leads Calf Roping in 40.7 seconds, with Gee Tee Good of Dayton second and Bud Roberts of Milford third. Palomine drill team from Sac City also draws big crowds.

Lee Wiley Aha Wneb Kelly Webster City Keith Lee Wil Omaha Neb Bruce Noll Spencer Chris Gremlin Ralph Wehat Voenzant Ronnie Reeves Emmetsburg

Hold Last Rites At Ayrshire For Mrs W H Martin

Funeral services were held for Mrs W H Martin of Ayrshire who died Saturday at her home. The Rev. pastor officiated at Sacred Heart church with burial in Calvary cemetery. Pallbearers included Donald Kassel Isadore Haugh Leonard Hoben Ralph Degnan Clarence Garrett Clem Hand Mae Pearl Miles daughter of Clarence and Mrs Martin survived by four children Helen Genevieve Ber NICE Hal Clarence Martin and sister Mrs J E Dyer. The Martins were a pioneer Ayrshire family with W H Martin formerly manager of Farmers Elevator.

Whv Martin Ayrshire Sacred Heartshire Calvary Cemetery Martin Euneral Donald Kassel Isadore Haugh Leonard Hoben Ralph Degnan Clarence Garretts Clem- Hand

Shops and Stores Wednesday at OPM

A brief item notes Wednesday at OPM where K’s award will be $250. The text lists shops and stores and mentions the prize amount in a concise local notice.

Opm

Sixty Dollars Stolen From Kemmer's Gas Station

Sheriff reports a break in at Kemmer's Texaco service station. About 60 dollars in cash was stolen after criminals broke the plate glass front door. no equipment or merchandise was taken. The break in was found about 5:30 a.m. by a paperboy.

Kemmer Buller Larry Kemmers Texaéo

Peggy Crowned Roller Queen At Local rink contest

Ten candidates competed Sunday evening for the roller queen title at Ralier rink. Attendee James Fay acted as master of ceremonies and presented gifts from merchants to Peggy, the new queen, who also received a bond from the Towns Trust. Contintued on page six.

Ralier Rink Oe Fons James. WE Fay Peggy Tows Trust

Balloting Opens for Palo Alto County ASC Committees

July 9 marks first ballot day for community ASC committee elections across Palo Alto County townships. A full slate of nominees in each township is listed, with terms starting August 1 and the top vote recipient serving as delegate to the county convention July 30.

ASC Palo Alto County

Trainmen Help Her Mark 96th Birthday Rites For John Reining

John Reining 79 longtime resident of Curlew died Tuesday night at home after a heart attack funeral services set for Friday 2 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Rev Leo Harpeneau of Mallard to officiate complete obituary to be published later. A Rock Island crew learned Emmetsburg area resident Mrs William B Young would celebrate 96th birthday Tuesday and the crew surprised her with a birthday salute as the train paused near her home with engineer Mike Kelly aboard. gifts from Mrs Glen Hoobler and others followed. Continued on Page Six.

Jown John Reining Curlew Martin Funeral Leo Harpeneau Mallard Rock Island Emmetsburg Wiliam B.young Ant Estherville Mrs. Young Miss Jane Young Spry

Weather Outlook Shows Moderate Temperature Drop After Rain

A weather summary notes June 17 and June 19-21 with scattered precipitation and a warm spell followed by a gradual cool-down. It cites specific rainfall amounts and forecasts a steadier, moderate temperature drop after the earlier rain, with values around the mid to upper 80s.

jSat Sun St Mon

Stained Glass Windows Installed for Trinity Church

Walter and Bob work for Miynezak in Winona Minn installing new stained glass windows at Trinity Episcopal Church in Em ersburg. The seven sacraments will be symbolized, replacing old painted glass. Foreman Foey notes limited U S production and that most glass is hand blown and costly.

Joey Bob Universal Studios Winona Minn United States Wiona Trinity Episcopal Church Emmersburg K. H.pinneo Foey

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