Two Mallard pitchers sign with Yankees and Tigers
Mallard scouts report that Bob Eckert and Paul Hinrichs have signed with Major League teams. Eckert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Eckert, will join the New York Yankees after time with a local semipro club. Hinrichs, son of the Rev and Mrs. C. F. Hinrichs, will return to the Detroit Tigers, with plans to move to Quincy, Missouri, around late April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Eckert
Harvey Eckert
New York Yankees
Paul Tinrichs
C. F. Hinrichs
Detroit Tigers
Eckerts
Petr Mallard
Hinrichs
Trinity Luheran
Toe McDermott
Bronx City
Yankee Senat
Rekert
Bob
Wis Esther
Yanks
Quincy
Branton
Farm sales and auctions listed for March near Finnetsburg
Classified ad item lists farm sales and auctions from J. W. Carbery and others, with general closing out sales. Locations include 61 miles east of Winmetsburg and near Community Machinery in Salear Finmetsburg. Entries mention ads inside and dates in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Carbery
Winmetsburg
Bert Salven
Salear
Finmetsburg
Din Finn
Tross Vars
Mars
John Flinn
Charles Jones
Stop Amul Gasiza
Elasing
Ade
National Will Open Expanded Store Saturday
Emmetsburg’s Nationau-Lée announces a grand opening for Saturday in remodeled quarters on Broadway and Main. Manager John G. Kehr says the extensive remodel increases floor space by about two thirds and adds a double front. The added space comes from leasing the Vaughan building adjacent to the original location, with the wall removed to create a broader interior and updated fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Nationau-Lée
Broadway
Main
John G. Kehr
Vaughan
Nationals
Lakes Conference All Stars Selections Announced
Alan Frost and Deon Fordyce receive conference honors as Frost ties Nate Phinpa for center. Fordyce earns honorable mention at quarterback. First and second teams list players Gill McDonald Ches Tokee Arvin Renesara Sheldon Bob Sehheida and others. teams chosen by coaches vote amid fall season wrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Frost
Nate Phinpa
Twain
Deon
Fromi
Éldme
Yast
Fordyce
Pashethai Aelectiana
Gill McDonald
Ches Tokee
Arvin Renesara
Sheldon
Bob Sehheida
Apirit Late
LN Bareman
Estherville
Jack Chase
Vorvants
Tazz Tuttle
Spencer
Stuart Hischeid
Storm Lake
Postponed Corn Borer Meeting For Palo Alto Farmers
A A meeting for Palo Alto county farmers led by Dr Harold Gunderson of Tawa State College to discuss the European corn borer has been postponed until further notice. County extension director R W Ashby cited Gundersons illness and a family emergency in San Diego as the reason. The event was moved from Knights of Pythias to Knights of Columbus hall and a new date will be announced once Gunderson is available.
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A&a
Palo Alta County
Harold Gunderson
Tawa State College
R. W. Ashby
Gunderson
Ames
Ashby
San Diego
Calif
Knights of Pythias
Knights of Columbus
Chamber asks members for July 4 ideas in Emmetsburg
The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce seeks Fourth of July celebration ideas from members. Secretary Art McDonald notes the events committee is weighing four proposals and urges early planning while outlining budget constraints and prior project considerations.
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C. OF
Chamber of Commerce
Art McDonald
GC. of C
Emmetsburg
Leap Year Baby Born At West Farm In 1960s Era
A baby born on a leap day at a West area farm near West enters the world as the son of Durwood St John and his wife. Born Sunday February 29, the infant is described as a Brandian of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Hindertmark with Dr. Givens delivering both mother and child in the Howlettmark farm room. The family notes the newborn will wear a special Leap Year wardrobe kept for generations and will ride in his mother’s baby carriage similar to earlier heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Durwood St. John
Pat Hindertmark
Givens
Howlettmark
Howlettmark Farmtonce. the Leap Year Feweonar
Adtier
Carey
Sears
Myther
Ducks Topple Favorites At State Classic
The Mallard Ducks upset the defending state champions Seymour in the opening round of the state nine at Dex Moines, using a slow deliberate pace and strong defense. Eleanor Saiern and Margaret Coles led the guards with standout scoring and steady play, disrupting Seymour’s 38‑game win streak and seizing an early advantage in the state championship bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Jackman
Mallard Ducks
Seymour
Dex Moines
Anon
Mallard
Derali Enderson
Des Moines
Bills
Malar
Wargriorettes
Hilton's Body Arrives Monday For Rites Tuesday
Reports indicate the body of Frank J. Hilton will reach Emmetsburg Monday, with funeral services planned for Tuesday at the First Congregational Church. Military honors are expected, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, while officials announce a general closing of stores and shows from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday in his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiberal
Hilton
Martin Finert
Mayer-Oakes
Mie First
Congregational Church
Everareen
Total
Vederdin
Mommerce
Ceibaie
Wiltens
Pvtrank J. Tilton Wi
Miametsburg
Rock Island
Marlin
Howe
Kansas City
Local Boy Paid $10 for Poems
Don Vandervelde, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Vandervelde in Minnesota, earned ten dollars for poems he wrote as a child. A friend, Dr Harlow in Mille Lacs Urbana, helped arrange payment. A letter confirms his poem "Thoughts of a Toy in a capital" appeared in Highlights for Children March issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Vandervelda
Andrew Chick Vandervelde
Foshester
Minn
Vandervelde
Harlow
Mille
Urbana
Hanes
Highieles
Chitrey
Honesdale
Gigwaite
Night Fire Burns Whittemore Family. Two Die?
A Whittemore home fire injures a baby and burns a girl and mother as Geraldine Grimm awakens and guides her parents and a sister from their upstairs rooms. The one and a half story frame house burned on a cold night with the origin undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Grimm
Teratdl
Grimm
Whitkemore
Tuesay
Geraldine
Siater
THE
PATHE
Whittemore
Whittemore Fire de Thariment
Grimta
Ventigaod
Cancer Chapter Meeting Slated By Palo Alto
The Palo Alto county shelter of the American Cancer Society will hold a county chapter meeting Sunday afternoon March 14 at 3 oclock in the public school. Speaker BL. G. White of Halleer will address the group. Names of officers and helpers are listed, including Ruth Clausen treasurer and Mito Morlitg secretary, with local organizers from Wert Bend Ayrniffe and Mal lard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Palo-Alto County
Hhenleer
Lirentar
Ue Town
American Ganeer Society
Votehairmien
Toeitlelageer
Alisa Ruth Clausen
Mito Morlitg
City to vote on municipal swimming pool project
A proclamation by Mayor Dr. K. R. W. Hesse announces a March 29 city election where residents will vote on establishing a municipal swimming pool. The bond issue would authorize up to 40,000 dollars with estimated annual property taxes of two mills to cover debt service. The notice calls for public attendance and outlines the submission to qualified voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orucial Netige
Demne
Cie
Bond Jaste
Valets of
Eminetaling
Blemifal
iMonday
KR. W. Hesse
Raninershare
Emmetsburg School Election Set With Two Board Seats
Emmetsburg voters head to the polls Monday March 8 for the annual school board election at City Hall from 12 noon to 7 pm. Incumbent president A A Thette and Dr F X Gretzmeyer seek new two year terms with no opposition. Other holdovers include Arthur W Salth Mrs Daniel Kelly Wil Haw Vandervelde and treasurer Miss Florence Berdin. A separate county school board election also occurs at the same polling place with two candidates for one seat A F Piper opposing Georges A Fresnat in Cylinder banker.
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Emetsburg Independent School District
A.A. Thette
F. X. Gretzmeyer
Arthur W.salth
Daniel Kelly
Wil- Haw Vandervelde
Welod
Florence Berdin
Lloyd W. Frogt
Yaidt
Elpetioh
Enmettl
Ares
Thrén
Tin
Piper
Emmetahure Garake
Ide
Georges A. Fresnat
Tule
Taila
Nia Electron
Atary
Moodad drainage woes stall flood relief in Moodad district
City officials report a flood zone where five homes sit flooded after last Friday’s thaw. No storm sewers exist in Moodad. only a culvert under highways 17 and 18 offers minimal relief. Ice and water remain, since there are no functional drains to melt or carry runoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Hough
West City Iil
Phil
Bough
Qooded
Contests in Three Areas in Palo Alto
Voters in Palo Alto areas Three Four and the at large district will decide county board of education seats. Candidates include Area Three A RL Wiper and George A Freewin, Area Four Dr Geirer UO Kesteyior R Matferd, and Area Five Batelle Hanyon and John Dondehve. Edna Mi Oliver, county superintendent, distributed ballots as counties prepare for county and local school ballots. Poll hours vary by district, with Emmetsburg opening 12 noon to 7 pm. county ballots are yellow and local ballots white. The race reflects a broader trend toward school district consolidation across the county.
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Palo Alto County
County Board of Education
Max Buwm- Kartner
Graettinger
Mra
Thendors Hermatigon
Luthven
Batelle
Hanyon
Emivelsburg
John Dondehve
Lost Fnland
Edna Mi Oliver
Achool
Elsclon
Waa
Lo Lncal
County Board of Editimation
Ben
Ft the Democrat and Reporter
Mallard and Spencer win sectional basketball title
Heavy rains flood a western city area as five homes are swept by water. Mallard and Spencer claim the sectional basketball tournament victory as Janet Bush Qu erite quartet receives audience praise in a Jim College program. Alla sounty residents contribute over $2200 to the Christmas Seal drive aiding eight recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pau Marcolini
Pula Alla
Campy
Groupes
Mallard and
Spencer
Fern
Janet Bush Querite
Jim College
Elaln Alla Sounty
Township Caucus Held Near Crip Yen Evener
The Republican caucus of Tem methburg township will be held in Joycesehinet No 5 located two miles north and one half mile west of the Crip yen evener. Friday evening March feat XS people.
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Temmethburg
Maret
XS Peo
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Eckert and Hinrichs
CAMP_FIRE GIRLS AID DRIVE
Hese
BH. Oo
Helgeh
Cancer Society
New Worizons
Helgen
Defi
Lalle
Phyllis Jacobson
Joan Duhigg
Rosemary Spittal
Barbara Nofriend
Carol Kreenan
Lanny Melgen
WW. E. Urish
Camp Fire
All Guardian
Judy Kilngaman
Jeanine Freeman
Edith Bavender
Nancy Wigley
Mrs. Helgen
Paul
Detroit
Quines
Job
Majora
Towa
Minnasdta
Nebraaka
Dakotas
Eketi
Ehaiples Palo Alta County
Iowa
South Dakota
Minnesota
Eugene
Teaner
Géne Lay
Mallord
Beaner
Concordia Theological Seminary
St. Louis
Mr. Farmer
North Treadway
Immetaburg
Oy Dethany Yatindtan Church
Fra Ad Water
National
Alan
Dean
Entmetaburenish
S Econd
All Lakes Center
oCarnivala
Haan
Ducks
Nucks
Eleanor Saiern
Margaret Coles
Frank Hilton
Mins
Clara Luna
Wert Bend
Willia Cawan
Ayrniffe
Tose Heig
Tutiven
Peter Hermanson
Kiner Moff
Hinder
John Bralke
Euimetaburg
Mae
Emiemburg
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