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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
4
The Spencer Live Stock Sales Company builds a new pavilion on the old Scharf property at Main and Sixteenth streets near highways 71 and 18. The opening features a beef barbecue and a regular Thursday stock sale with special offerings. Palo Alto County supervisors assisted with labor for the project.
The Silver Lake shore line is being improved. A dirt bank on the south shore used as a snow barrier is removed and dirt used to repair erosion. The shore bank is leveled to slow lake erosion, and trees from Ames nursery have been planted around the lake shore.
C. I. Mansmith and son of Melbourne Burt were injured at a Bancroft garage last week when a tractor under repair slipped into gear and moved. Mr Mansmith sustained a crushed right foot and severe bruises after the machine ran over him, leaving him and his son briefly restrained.
A man named George Man, aged 18, was killed by a bolt of lightning in a field about a quarter mile from his home near Tawa. He lived five miles southwest of Georgs and was struck while in an alfal field during a storm. The incident occurred near Welock Inst journing, with strong light ball described.
Accidentally shot Boyd Everbross 11, son of Mr and Mrs Peter Ellerbross, who live five miles northeast of Sheldon. The injury occurred on a Wednesday when a playmate, Daniel Lunds 12, a highridor, fired the weapon.
Builders begin a 51000 dollar elevator installation at Swea City. Ebberson Construction chosen as main contractor with work starting immediately. The two rises will feature a storage capacity of 50000 bushels.
A miniature Beacon newspaper will be printed by Spirit Lake this week to aid the lake residents during summer. The Beacon's newspaper service for resort visitors in past seasons has proven popular and appreciated by numerous visitors.
The Western Asphalt paving corporation of Sioux City awaits approval after submitting the low bid for a 34 mile road paving on North 9th Street along Highway No. 17 in Estherville. The contract seeks paving work by Sioux City Paving Company.
Buena Vista College at Storm Lake expects a busy season with 150 students enrolled for the summer session. Enrollments span normal training liberal arts commercial music and several special courses.
Spencer Drug Company reveals a local registration HQ for a million-wide program aimed at creating work for 50,000 unemployed youths. The plan, supervised by Electric Household Utilities of Chicago and led by Edward N Hurley Jr, trains youths over 18 in home poultry and sewing, with no training fee.
The Buena Vista County board let a large gravel contract in the first week to pave thirty miles of secondary roads. Harsell and Evans were awarded the work, with segments across various parts of the county. The board also established 39 new road districts, signaling more graveling projects to come.
The paving of primary highway No 8 from the Osceola county line to within 80 feet of the Triboji corner was completed last week. The shoulder paving will be completed as soon as possible. Contractors Booth and Olson of Sioux City moved equipment to Holstein where they have another contract.
Last week a banana rat and her young were discovered by Starrett Brothers employees in the Sheldon store grocery department. Mr. Evers found the rat and offspring on a lower branch. they escaped briefly but were caught and killed with help from other staff. The animal is slightly smaller than an ordinary rat, light brown, and very poisonous.
Des Moines, Pittsburgh contractors have men at Titonka Jash Week digging footings for a fifty foot Titonka Waterworks tower, the start of a 180 day contract. Last week rebuilt Calleis double building in Titonka. contract awarded to J Victoria of Britt. North building to house general merchandise. south room rented to Bartlett Brothers for ten years as an up to date theatre.
Ralph Stockman, formerly of Sweat City and now in St. Paul, works as a dog caterer for Kanine Eaterers Inc. The firm, trademarked KOR, sells refrigerated treats citywide. Menus list mature dog courses including consommé beef broth, lean meats, tripe, liver, vegetables, cereals, and bone meal with substitutions on Fridays. special menus exist for pups cats and other pets.
Aulger Brothers stock company main tent at Spirit Lake suffered major damage last week when a gapecorm machine exploded initiating a fire. The blaze broke out after the evening performance started, rapidly consuming the tent from entrance to front of stage while the audience escaped unhurt.
A grain elevator at Royal owned by the Quaker Gers Company of Chicago and Cedar Rapids was completely destroyed by fire. More than 3000 bushels of grain burned. The building comprised 40 old frame units and two new steel sections erected about seven years ago, both destroyed with shipments, machinery, stock, and utensils. Loss estimated between 20 and 70 thousand dollars.
Emmetsburg announces new compact liquor permit books priced at $1.00 to go on sale June 20 but not usable until July 1. The state concuss ion notes desire for a $2.30 cap, but only the legislature can cut price. Local store renovation totals $3,675 for May.
Iowa State College expert HK Du Hughes advises cutting red clover at half bloom when yield and feeding value peak. Early cutting boosts protein, palatability, and later profits via a stronger second crop, with formal guidance on timing and impact on digestibility.
At the last Rural Young Peoples organization meeting a committee on permanent organization was formed. On Friday, June 12, the committee outlined proposed Articles of Corporation and by-laws and nominated officers to be voted on at the next meeting. Elected prepare to serve until December. Nominated officers include Hudolph Christiansen and Charles Lawrence for president, Matt Koltes tad and Harley Hanson for vice president, Sarah Vandervelde and Mildred Fande!, secretary and treasurer, Dorothy Long and Ina Kenyon for publicity chairman. Next week’s first meeting arrangements are being made and those who attended the last two meetings will receive letters.
At the state convention of the United Spanish War Veterans of Iowa held at Clinton, Nic Legrand of Davenport was named commander. L. P. Stillman of Dolliver was senior vice-commander, J. Franchier of Council Bluffs junior vice-commander, J. H. Hampshire of Castalia chaplain. The Auxiliary named Anna McKeon of Marshalltown president and Ella McMichael of Des Moines senior vice-president. Delegates chose Council Bluffs for the 1937 convention. Sioux City and Cedar Rapids bid.
The Democrat notes delegates will assemble at City Hall at eleven Saturday morning for a short session. The session will adjourn until 1 p.m. when exercises resume in the courthouse room.
The Kelly family expresses sincere thanks to friends for support after the death of their son John Joseph. Alec offered a beautiful floral tribute and many ex pres sions of sympathy were received. Mr and Mrs Jos Kelly and family
Des Moines Iowa officials report Palo Alto county residents paid 4430 in 1936 old age assistance per capita tax by May 29 with a June 30 grace deadline approaching. Total 87276850 from Towans in 1938 assisted funds. penalties 1 percent monthly after June 30. Employers and individuals must pay tax for payrolls over thirty days. Government matching federal funds boosts aid. Iowa has received 1 174 500 from Social Security board through fiscal year end.
County agent Randall Hoffmann urges immediate clipping of oats seeded with legume to qualify for soil conservation payments. Regulations require nurse crops to be clipped or pastured green, preventing maturation. For heavy growth, clip high and repeat if needed. pasture options allowed if no grain matures.
The Booth Live Wires 4H club of Booth township met Wednesday afternoon June 3 at Kathrine Brédlier’s home. Fifteen members attended. Health Talk included. Picture Memory by Rose Bishop, Ethel Grossnickle, and Norring Christensen. Beth Foster and Eleanor Dahly spoke on curtains. Church supper followed. Next meeting planned at Jean and Mary Jay’s home.
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