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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1963
Page
5
An old Iowa newspaper masthead fragment lists Emmetsburg Publishing Co, editors Knudson and Kelly, advertising staff, and rate card. It mentions Almanac-like associations and circulation details for Iowa and outside Iowa.
A rambling Midwest column recalls Curly Ashby’s work ethic and hints at a framed impression, plus local clerks and sports figures. It touches on travels, 4 H events, Norstad and NATO, travel offers, and a Houston weather note alongside community anecdotes and minor civic updates.
Tom Moen at the Orleans hatchery says oxygen tests look favorable for stocking walleyes in Five Island this spring after a lean year in 1962. He notes a statewide fisheries meeting soon to set the 1963 plan and predicts a strong year if conditions hold.
The page recalls Robert Emmet's 108th birth anniversary and lists local items from Emmetsburg Iowa including council appointments, school elections, rail depot work, weather events, and community notices. Several residents and visitors are named along with town commerce and upcoming fairs.
G and H Motor Parts opens a Pocahontas wholesale auto parts store to serve dealers in the area. Owners Lynn Hull and Sam Grime are named, with Yerry Hull as manager. Existing G and H stores operate in Emmetsburg Forest City Humboldt. A university dairy expert notes many farmers still dairying without modern facilities.
A fragmented OCR shows names and titles including optometrist Tickson Tidg and various clergy from Emmetsburg area churches. It lists church affiliations and ministers such as Msgr W F Mason at Assumption Catholic and Rev Chester I Guinr at Congregational, with other pastors and locations referenced. It also mentions government roles in 4th District and county offices and a scheduled hotel meeting at Kermore with times.
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