Absurd Wisconsin Absentee Joke Sparks Anew
A puzzling message from Wisconsin blind listings and a belated postal memo sparked a brief attention surge. Officials confirm no official action, just a humorous remark circulating among readers.
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
2
A puzzling message from Wisconsin blind listings and a belated postal memo sparked a brief attention surge. Officials confirm no official action, just a humorous remark circulating among readers.
Emerson News reports a legal matter involving counsel for Emerson with notes of Bosrica and Bhoss. The fragmentary item references lawyers and a case in a local context, but lacks clear details on parties, jurisdiction, or outcomes.
A fragmented note describes visits at a home involving Mr. me bots Gk and Mr. EL Sait spenc Henderson wk Myr 2m Tear Freemar ane Maswr Mest and the Gier Brows family. Names and context are unclear but center on a domestic gathering with listed individuals.
The article notes Rev Bass will speak in Emerson, addressing the guest Baptist community and related religious matters.
WSCS met in the church parlors in April with Mrs Botne in charge of devotions. Simpson reported for the chair as attendee. The treasurer showed a profit from athletic changes of about 194 dollars. An officers training was voted for Griswold March. The WSCS will sponsor a bank in the church.
A May 1963 society guest day and birthday tributes fill a page with names. Florence Fair of Eeen is honored. Harold Bar Clare and families recall kinship ties. Local families, visitors, and college students are listed with weekend travels, visits, and shared meals around Davenport and Earlham.
Fragmented text records indicate a Junior Auxiliary meeting planned for April. Mentions of members Edie and Atha suggest brief notes on participants and a tea event tied to activities or fundraisers.
Fragmented readable facts note attendance figures and penalties. Mentions persons and entities but lacks clear who what where when. Limited legible details hinder precise summary.
The town of Emerson Iowa holds a special election to ratify Ordinance No. 221 granting Iowa Power and Light Company the franchise to furnish power. Voting occurs at Emerson Town Hall with ballots labeled Yes for adoption and No for rejection. Local residents Phyllis Harrison and others are noted in community items.
Firemen were summoned Sunday afternoon to a pole blaze northwest of Emerson. The flames threatened nearby structures but were contained with no major damage. crews returned to station after ensuring the area was safe. Community notices include dinner hosts honoring visiting Californians and multiple local gatherings and illnesses reported this week.
Emerson Iowa council passes Ordinance 2271 granting a 25 year franchise for energy transmission and sale. The measure authorizes the town to issue rights for public and private use of streets and public places, with town council oversight and state law compliance. Signed by Frances Harman and Town Clerk Leone Dixon on April 1, 1963.
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