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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1955
Page
3
Many will take lunches to parks and woods to eat outdoors. Bacteria thrive in warm July Iowa weather, especially in foods like chicken, tuna, potato salad, and creamed desserts. Proper cooling and storage are essential to prevent illness.
Keep foods cold or hot, wash hands and produce, and avoid large quantities stored in the fridge. Scrupulous hand hygiene and avoiding cuts, along with thorough washing of fruits and vegetables, prevent illness. Food poisoning ranges from mild to deadly, so practice careful preparation and storage. Leave food poisoning at home this weekend.
The note from John Cazanas of West Bend Iowa states he will not be responsible for debts other than those he incurs personally. The report notes his condition is very satisfactory after a gas explosion damaged his home Saturday with second degree burns and bandages removed on Wednesday. It also quotes parenting guidance from The Parents Manual urging observation of a child’s development and seeking professional help when needed.
Notice to qualified voters in Kosssuth and Palo Alto counties Iowa that a special election is called for July 15 1955. Voters will decide a proposition to issue up to 450000 for a new high school building and site with athletic field. Polls open noon to 7 pm at the Priebe residence in Fenton Township. Secretary Paul W Eigler notes board order date June 2 1955.
Mrs. Sarah Grabenhorst reported a stray pet discovered in the upper drawer of a storage cabinet at the back of her home. The animal, described as calm and curious, puzzled occupants as to how it entered the drawer and why.
Local Ralphs in Algona were honored with a two inch TV set and TV table trays as gifts from Penney store manager Gene Cook Estherville manager Leo Olson and Emmetsburg assistant manager Dick Carney. Guests from out of town included Dan Brehanan Cedar Rapids J Paul Knight Denison Jerr Joyce Fremont Nebraska and others attending the event at the Minneapolis district office.
The governor clarifies speed and headlamp rules, detailing excessive speeding at over six mph after dark and reckless driving above seventy mph. New law requires headlights to be on from one half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise and under poor visibility, replacing older parking-light practices.
The new law raises school bus speed limits on highways from 35 to 45 mph during school hours and to 50 mph for extra curricular activities such as games. Headlamps must make clearly discernible persons and vehicles at 500 feet. Vehicle lengths pulling loading chutes are now capped at 13 feet for a chute, 35 feet for straight trucks, and 45 feet for semi trailers.
The article outlines egg law provisions authorizing careful examination of eggs, mandating candle and grade according to U S standards, and requiring retail eggs to be candled, graded, labeled, and not sold as ungraded. Retail eggs must meet U S Department of Agriculture Consumer Grade B and be held at temperatures not exceeding 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Notice is hereby given that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of David Fagan deceased was produced opened and read. I have fixed Monday the 18th day of July 1955 as the day for hearing proof in relation thereto. Witness my Official Signature with Seal of said Court affixed this 20th day of June 1955.
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