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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
7
The Reporter-Democrat notes the Trade Expansion campaign will conclude Thursday night. Damages exceed $500 after a Fort Dodge woman backed into an Emmetsburg car. Nancy Oester, 19, Fort Dodge, hit Patrick Montag’s vehicle causing about $120 damage and $400 to her VW.
A two day workshop titled Movement Experiences and Creative Play will run July 12 and 13 from 9 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spencer Junior High gym, sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community College. Instructor Abrs. Leo Frommell of Briar Cliff College leads sessions aimed at day care mothers foster parents preschool teachers and parents.
The Junior High Band presents its fifth and final summer concert at 6 p.m. featuring diverse selections from Gallant Men March to Star Spangled Banner. Director Robert Sackett hopes for strong attendance as the band closes this year’s series and invites audiences to next week’s High School Band performances under Mr. Anderson.
The article estimates Palo Alto County average family net worth at about 318,400, linking earnings to assets. It breaks out brackets from 6,000 to 70,000 after-tax incomes with net worth ranges from 13,000 to over 143,000, and cites total county net worth near 74 million, after debts and obligations.
The 4 H Foundation in Palo Alto County adopts Articles of Incorporation at a meeting of five 4 H county committee members and seven friends in the extension office Ermmersburg. Incorporators are Joe Morrow Richard Baxter and Marvin Duhin. Nine initial board members include Marvin Duhn Emmetsburg Akax Dudley Cylinder Joe Morrow Emmetsburg Mrs Ralph Grethen Mallard Mrs Frank Sediock Emmetsburg Phil Kerber Emmetsburg Harold J Jorgensen Ruthven and Mrs Kenneth Kassel Ayrshire. Alternates named Maurice Drew Cylinder Mrs Gene Berkland Terril and Paul Nordhues Emmetsburg. Initial registered office at 2112 Main Emmetsburg with Roger Berkland as registered agent.
Terrence W Illg son of Mr and Mrs Francia Illg Whittemore earns a $500 Production Credit Association scholarship to Iowa State University for the 1972 73 year. He is among two Iowa farm youths recognized by the PCA network this year. Harris J Sellers Jr of Chariton is the other winner. The program marks the PCA’s 10th straight year of scholarships based on scholastic leadership and agricultural study plans.
Reports say a white dog with brown spots and a stub tail bit three year old Scotty Murphy in the yard at 1402 Broadway Emmetsburg. Despite an intensive search by volunteers Jaycees Civil Defense and law officers the dog remains missing. Neighbors urged to report strays and suppress fear, the animal will be watched for rabies without harm. If not found soon Scotty will begin vaccination series.
Mallard filed a 1973 budget totaling 41 428 with 14 787 in reserve and 15 135 to be raised by tax. Estimated tax rate is 44.00 per thousand. Town council meets July 1 at 7 p.m. to hear taxpayers. Council set the budget at a June meeting.
George Bryant Emmeteberg reports wind velocity readings by day for the Emmeteberg Airport. July 21 to June 28 show varying directions and speeds including NE 10-15 and W 15-20, with several nonspecific entries.
Emmetsburg businesses will shut on July 4 including the Chamber of Commerce office City Hall post office Palo Alto County Court House ASC office and most retailers The Iowa Trust and Savings Bank and Palo Alto County State Bank will also close July 4 All law offices will close July 3 and 4.
Emmetsburg Community School officials said enrollment this fall may be down slightly due to family relocations. Official figures for state aid will be set on Sept 8 as classes open Aug 3. The new football field, lighting plans, and athletic budget details are noted along with staff changes and a Friday house auction.
The ASC reports a new record for feed grain payments in Palo Alto County as of July 1 1972 totaling nearly 3.7 million dollars. 1 580 farms participate with about 5000 acres of cropland out of production. 75 percent of checks will be mailed to farmers with the remainder due in six weeks.
Palo Alto County Supervisors met Tuesday to review the Conservation Board budget presented by officer Steven Pit. The proposed rise over last year is about $3,000, with the board directing deletion of river bottom property purchases and scheduling future budget approvals alongside others. The board approved a resolution of intent with Mallard Town Council to form a planning organization and proceed with Mallard drainage plans.
No serious damage before presstime. Hail fell Tuesday evening in spotted areas north of Mallard and north and east of West Bend per local elevators. Hits were also reported north of Gepen, while Graettinger saw no hail per Graettinger Coop Grain.
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