Tragic tractor accident claims nine year old Janet Bannart
The sudden death of Janet Bannart nine daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Bannart near Emmetsburg is reported after she sat on a farm tractor and was found suffocated following an apparent incident. Autopsy suggests possible inhalation of fumes and accidental aspiration of discharge. The note ends with a reflection on life’s uncertainty and a Gleanings list of odds and ends from Gary Indiana to veteran counts.
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Janet
Orville Bannart
Emmetsburg
Merk Family Reunion Gavel From Ozark Oak To Highlight Picnic
At Atlantic Town, Mr and Mrs Ed Merk will lead the Merk family reunion next Sunday. A gavel carved from Ozark red oak will be used at the white elephant auction to raise funds for ice cream and reunion expenses. Albert Suss crafted the gavel, praising its grain and finish as a cherished keepsake.
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Ed Merk
Merk
Atlantic
Towa
Ozarks
Albert Suss
Drema Bible Material Psalm Devotional Fragments
Fragmentary biblical references listed including Leviticus Deuteronomy Matthew John Galatians and Psalm verses. Text appears as a devotional reading outline with scattered verse citations and no cohesive narrative.
Graettinger Firms Adopt New Local Code And Slicer News
Graettinger Bakery installed a giant electric bread slicer. The machine operates smoothly and allows unlimited sliced bread. A Graettinger business meeting set new hours to 7 am to 9 pm, with Wednesday and Saturday evenings extended. Shavers and haircuts were priced 20 and 40 cents respectively following a barbers’ association meeting. Mayor Fred Spies will attend a Des Moines NRA data meeting with 50 commercial clubs represented. A local funeral was held for A. P. Ekstrom. A rain shower benefited the corn crop and forecast a good yield.
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Graettinger Bakery
Fred Spies
Graettinger
Des Moines
Osher Department Store
Baumgartner's
C. A
Bible and Minorities In August 17 1953 Lesson
Discussion argues the Bible speaks for the dispossessed and dominant groups alike, urging churches to recognize migrant workers, ex convicts, and other minorities. It questions church attitudes toward second class members and calls Christians to emulate Jesus in welcoming all.
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Foreman
Jesus
Hawk Shot On Anita Farm Lands Heavy 72 Inch Wingspan
Jerry Karns of Anita reportedly shot a large chicken hawk on his parents farm. The bird measured 72 inches from wing tip to wing tip with a body as big as a goose. Its claws seemed large enough to carry a lamb.
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Jerry Karns
Anita
Appointment of Walter Larsen Executor in Palo Alto County
Notice states Walter Larsen is duly appointed and qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mabel Larsel, deceased, in Palo Alto County. Creditors must pay debts immediately and file claims with the District Court Clerk authenticated for allowance, dated July 1958. Attorneys Kelly, Spies & Culver represent the estate.
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State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Mabel Larsel
District Court
Walter Larsen
Kelly, Spies & Culver
Estata
Community church directory and local clubs listing
Cari Spies Dr J R Hyde O Community Church directory lists Immaculate Conception Father E Maynard First Lutheran Lost Island Lutheran Rev C T Fjelatu Methodiss Church Rev Ralph Grote Wallingford Lutheran Rev Norbert Jolivette AM Legion Auxiliary president Mrs Henry Jensen Lions Club president Aleoch American Legion listed with Clifford Brighton as contact.
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O Community Church Directory
Immaculate Conception
Father E
Maynard
First Lutheran and
Lost Island Lutheran
C. T. Fjelatul
AM Legion Auxiliary
Henry Jensen
Social Security Outreach in Emmetsburg Courthouse
Fort Dodge district social security representative will visit Emmetsburg courthouse from 10:00 to 3:00 on Wednesdays. Dates listed include July 2, August 6, 20, and September 3, 17. Residents may seek benefits information and assistance on these days.
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Social Security
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg
The Portuguese Escape by Ann Bridge review note
Julia Probyn travels to sunlit Portugal to cover a royal wedding and becomes entangled in the escape of Hungarian priest Father Antal and the pursuit by ruthless Communists. Hetti Paloczy, a convent girl turned cook, endures Soviet Hungary’s hardships as she aids his hiding place and faces abduction. The tale follows Julia’s deft maneuvering and Hetti’s adjustment to life in Portugal, as two men pursue salvation. Also reports Silver Sixty Club entries with PauI Bispard and others qualifying for membership.
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Ann Bridge
Julia Probyn
Portugal
Hetti Paloczy
Lfe
Hungary
Father Antal
Hetti
Executrix Seeks Claims For Willis A Speer Estate
No 4571 Palo Alto County executrix Blanche Speer requests all claimants to file duly authenticated claims for allowance as provided by law. Dated August 1 1958. Smith Hanson Attorneys Emmetsburg Iowa 8-7-3.
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State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Willis A. Speer
Blanche Speer
Smith & Hanson
Emmetsburg
Iowa
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Suss
Cabinet
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Mra
Palmer Frottem
Mary Ann
Hmmelsburg
A. P. Ekstrom
Louis Christensen
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Janes P. Christensen
America
Palestine
Egypt
Sheda
Florida
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Christ
Barehes
Hawke
Gerald Stevave
C. R. Kitchen
North 6Th St
Esthereville
C. A. Shiley
House
K. L. Johnson
Gardaton Hotel
Estherville
J. Emmett Martin
Phony
Olene Jacobson, D.V.M
Ted Knudtson
Arinet Repair
Screen — Glass
Truchkera Freight Receipt Books
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John DeVries
Jens Kirkegsard Eee
Virgul Streeta Maen
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Acos : Water Depts
Clayton Duhawayne
Lammers
Bud Hamilton
Wayne Potter
GHT
Aan Kant
Cork
Coroner Supervisors
Martin Thompson
Lloyd W. Frost
Richard Millermann
Alles Yooh
Melvin Sampoon
Cari Spies
Dr. J. R. Hyde
J. E. Smith
ST. Paul's Lutheran and
South Walnut Lutheran
Rev. H. Irving Petersen
Grace Baptist Church
Leonard Huebecker
Robert Dawson
Graettinger Times
A. H. Hobson
Optometrist
G. H. Frye
Terry I. Anderson
Emmet CO. Bank
Wallingford Lutheran
Norbert Jolivette
Immanel Lutheran
Benjamin Colivet
Graetiinger
Community Club
John Wolfe
Woman's Club
Esther Rasmussen
Lions Club
Aresid Aleoch American Legion
Sander
Clifford Brighton
Emmeetaburg
Casper
CAF
Nelson Palo Alto County Abstract Co
Legion and Auxiliary
Orange City
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
City Hall
Paul Bispard
Lory Bisgard
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Adrian Kuyper
Betty Nissen
Roy Nissen
Jensen's Drug Store
Merica
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