Emmetsburg Democrat publication information and rates
The Emmetsburg Democrat editor and staff details appear with offices and affiliations listed. Subscription rates show $4.00 per year in Iowa and $5.00 outside Iowa, with combinations available and Chicago advertising representatives noted.
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Iowa Press“ Association
National Editorial Association
National Advertising Representatives, Inc
South Dearborn
Chicago
Towa
Iowa
Most Beautiful Cry Sparks Town Traffic Worries
A local note voices concern over young bicycle riders on irregular routes. Adults fear kids riding on the wrong side of streets near ice cream stops as they gain confidence behind two wheels. The piece urges caution and adherence to traffic rules to prevent accidents.
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First sweet corn harvest ahead of schedule in Emmetsburg
Frank Gray reports an early 1964 sweet corn crop with unusually tall tassels and swift maturation. A feature column notes local events including a church sermon on truthfulness by Rev. Chester L. Guinn, a Vermillion SD pageant competitor Connie Nielsen, and several community anecdotes from Emmetsburg residents.
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Frank Gray
Frank
Chester L. Guinn
First Methodist Church
Four Dolliver men plan Hatchet Lake fishing trip
Henry Willingham and Jim Stillman of Dolliver depart Saturday for Hatchet Lake in northern Saskatchewan. Biff and Leo Brownlee join as associates. two station wagons will carry them to Lac La Ronge for a wilderness air hop to Red's Camp near the 39th parallel. They expect big northern pike and lake trout. Patrons from Ontario arrive for muskellunge season at nearby lakes. Lon and others are noted in the same area.
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Henry Willingham
Jim Stillman
Dolliver
Hatchet Lake
Saskatchewan
Biff
Leo Brownlee
Jim
Lac la Ronge
Prince Albert
Hatchet
la Ronge
Red
Pat Camping
Local notes and obituaries from the Fort Dodge area
The itemized update lists deaths and social visits including Miss Edna Rogers who died after a brief illness and had worked at Fort Dodge Messenger and Overland Auto Sales. It records visits by Miss Nellie Laughin, Ruthven friends, and families in Ruthven, along with several residents traveling to Brookings, Vermilion, Marshalltown, and West Bend for work, study, or gatherings.
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Edna Rogers
Fort Dodge Messenger
Overland Auto Sales Company
Nellie Laughin
Ruthven Friends
Lloyd Church
Jesse Church
W. H. Morling
Brookings, S
Headlines of Other Years From The Files of June 1880
A fragmented list of notes mentions gas stoves purchases, courthouse corner laying postponed, locals donating to a July celebration, cattle sales profits, Emmetsburg land sales to Scotch settlers, Algona creameries' strong patronage, and community notices on residents weddings teachers reunions and club activities.
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Adv
H- Dinler
Henry
Debi É
JJ. Smith
West Bend
James Johnston
A. D. Galinp
Emmet County
Alex Peddie
Emmetsburg
Freedom Township
Des Moines
Algona
Pettibone’ & Blossom Bros
J. Wal
Directory of Emmetsburg Organizations
Directory lists leaders and officers across local groups including LIONS CLUB AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY JAYCEES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PALO ALTO GARDEN CLUB WALTON LEAGUE WA TAN YE CLUB and P. W. CLUB with named presidents and officers such as Mrs Opal Elke Mrs Amanda Wolphn Mrs John Theesmee and others.
Record of the Week at Wallingford lake bass catch
The Town Conservation Commission notes a large mouth bass caught by Harley Bryan of Montezuma in Diamond Lake during May. The fish weighed 9.34 pounds and measured 25 inches, given away for easing while kept as a trophy with a commission letter on file.
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Town Conservation Commission
Harley Bryan
Montezuma
Diamond Lake
Bryans
The
Conservation Commission
Fec
Pie price wars shrink pie size and quality
The piece discusses a price cutting trend for frozen pies and pot pies, noting 30 cent items selling as 6 for 1 dollar. Lower quality fillings, less meat, more gravy, and smaller pie interiors, with labels sometimes misleading about size. Consumers are urged to read the label and beware shrinking portions.
Retirement Honors Mark Dundee School Staff
55 years Miss Olive Wescell received gifts on the final day of school marking her retirement after six years teaching second grade at the Summer school. A farewell ceremony was held in her classroom. 47 years Mrs. Ralph Meyen was honored at an open house at Dundee school. Mrs. Meyen retires at year end after teaching 47 years, including Dundee since 1920.
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Minneapolis
Marie Schinzel Siegfried
Chares
Emmetsburg
Normandy Hotel
Democrat
Leota Hand
Florence Maguire
Waterloo
Leota
Dubuque
Florence
Vera West
Mount Vernon
Kathryn Munkhoff
Iowa City
Lola Oliver
Ruthven
Ada Hatkole
Eagle,Grove
L.kresensky
Algona
Prof. Weburg
Kansas City
Ivy Furman Amng
James P. White
John 3. Mahan
M. H. Crowley
J. P. Crowley
Myles Mahan
James F. Nolan
Emmet Harland Soper
Virginia Tunnicliff
Moline
American Assn
William J. Johnson
University Women Story
City
Harriet J
Olive Wescell
Ralph. Meyen
Emmetsburg Directory Highlights Local Officials and Services
An extensive directory style page lists businesses and professionals in Emmetsburg and surrounding Palo Alto County. It includes physicians surgeons dentists optometrists embalmers funeral directors ambulance services religious congregations and area church listings along with city officials such as mayor city clerk treasurer attorney and police chief.
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Treasuer
Serond
Wara
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L. W. Keuhale
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Jerry) Pratt
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Rotary Club
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Scout Troop
Setmastr
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C. L. Teeter
Ishtahaba Besiah Andersen
Directory OF
Emmetsburg Organizations
Daughters OF Amer
Lions Club
Somm
Eugene Sweeney
Cyt
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Amanda Wolphn
American Legion
John Theesmee
Mrs. M. Lawal Browa
Jaycees
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John Dake
American Legion Aux
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Chamber OF Commerce
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Andrew Vandervella
Jee Hanson P. W. Club
WA Tan YE Club
C. H. Severamee
Palo Alto Garden
Clus
Emmet Moore
Wallingford
Emmetsburg Business & Professional Directory
H.R. Powers, MD
Tobin Building
West Main
A. H. Hobson
Optometrist
Town
Ringsted
Fenton
Fenton, Iowa
Ity
Richard Sebern Sims
Benns _ John, Spies
Robert ‘Culver
Joe Girres
Tancis Brennan
Larry Nauss
Estelle
Hanson Taymond
Meyer
Joe Dale
Howard Gas
Dave Himdera
Alma Burns
Richard Miller
Bill Ellingrod
Young
A. Ni Kruse
Emmetsburg, Iowa
DR. ‘A. J. Laurenthal
State Street
C.C. Moore, MD
DR.’D_J_ WELSH
AlmKerwick Bldg
S.W. Corner
Harold L. Brereton
M. D
John M. Schaeffer
Bethamy Lutheran
Erling A. Hansen
Herbert Baker
St .Thomas Catholic
C. E. Farrelly
St. Paul's Lutheran
E. F. Bel
DR. R. L. Paul
Spencer
Podiatrist
East 4Th Street
B. A. Rust
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