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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1925
Page
4
Vasey argues public schools should not teach the Bible as text and urges a unified character education program. He contends direct Bible study risks disrespect for books and prefers a funded course on morals and religion developed with religious leaders, to be given to all children.
Voters prepare for the German presidential election next Sunday. Betting favors Hindenburg slightly as sports observers doubt his chances to win.
Humboldt county figure Dick Purdy, known for favoring political allies, is appointed postmaster of Ottosen. The action follows his history of selecting posts for friends. Governor and Mrs Slagle host guests in Arnolds Park as John McCoy departs for New York City with a Joint visit planned.
Emmetsburg High School and St Marys Academy names appear in a roster of students and staff including Elmer Adams Harland Boies Ralph Jenny Harold Stuehoer Warren Raymond Eugene Slaven Charles Kibbie Harrison Peddie Warren Felton Mildred Goddard Hazel Goranson Gen evieve Gusland Ruth Casey Ruth Baumgardner Doris Baird Elving Johnson Evelyn Bradley Madeline Bradley Vaneli Middleton Mary Ware lace Kathleen Hicker Dorothy Gusland Velma Grewell Mary Anderson Laura Anderson Daisy Knoll Lee Rupp Christina Hess Mary Ruddy Iris Ware Bertha Rasmussen Viola Howland Joy Barthlow St Marys Academy members James Burns Gerald Hand John Ruddy Eugene Martini John Martin Francis Eston Robert Waldron Leo Kelm W Ruddy Gladys Wessar Jeannette Hand Louise Hennesst Helen Deneen Viola Murray Helen Duffy Sarah Kelly Mabel Bosold Eileen Reagan Alice Neary Irene Conlon Bana Hearritt Geraldine Bradigan Frances Calaghan Mary Joyrnt Irene Carner.
U.S. Deputy Marshal A. Blanchard, who served from 1908 to 1916, was found dead in his bed at his Sioux City home yesterday while his wife was away. The death is reported in local notices with no further details.
This morning James Scott a clerk in the Emmetsburg post office was taken to Fort Dodge by U S postal inspectors on irregularities in mail handling. A preliminary hearing was held at 2:00 this afternoon before U S Commissioner C A Bryant, with bail bond posted. charges involve detaining delaying and opening a letter to Estherville and taking 31.00 in currency. Scott testified he is not guilty, notes postal room access due to office move. Funeral notices include Kenneth McLean in Estherville.
Governor Hamill plans to seek a revision of state taxes by the Forty second general assembly. He names Ed Smith of Winterset to the state budget board and favors a Van Alstyne commission style code replacing township assessors with county units. The plan envisages a county based system with a state taxing board and broader property checks.
Des Moines pastors opposing a Sunday circus sponsored by the Argonne post of the American Legion planned a meeting to push a general blue law enforcement drive. The city council granted a permit, but the issue was due for reconsideration tomorrow. Commissioner Mitchell was seeking the legion post's consent to modify the permit so a patriotic pageant would be the main component of the show.
A stock of gladioli bulbs estimated at 100000 was sold for about 10000 to Henry Field Seed Co by order of Judge Thompson to help liquidate Beebe estate debts. Beebe, famed for Iowa state fair exhibits in 1924, disappeared three months ago. In Fort Dodge Albert Hepperle is jailed awaiting grand jury action for aiding a prisoner escape. Frank Clayton, who got a revolver to help break jail, was killed two weeks earlier on courthouse steps.
Sidney McCreary longtime assistant county agent of Carroll County died soon after a stroke at St Anthony's hospital. He was 55 and a native of Glidden. The county field meet will be held in Emmetsburg on Saturday May 16 with participation of nearly all town schools in the county.
A garbled OCR style passage discusses pepper as a remedy for colds and congestion. It mentions concentrated pepper as relief, with scattered references to dented peppers, a belt of terms like Maiden Mend and Jarl KOC, and unclear names. The fragment reads as a stream of loosely connected lines about pepper being linked to relief and health.
West Bend residents share weekend visits and travel notes. Mrs. Bert Manté visits Des Moines relatives. J. G. Minger to Des Moines to rejoin Robbins Brothers concert. Merna Hinson leaves for Cedar Falls to continue college. Several locals travel for family, health, or social engagements, with stock shipments and area visitors also noted.
Proposals for the creation of a school house in Vernon township Palo Alto County will be received by the undersigned at the County Superintendent's office where plans and specifications may be seen until 780 o'clock p m May 14 1925. The meeting and bid opening will be at the Center school house Vernon township. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed Lambe secretary Graettinger Lowy dated April 14 1925.
The Humboldt Division of Central Iowa Power and Light requests authority to erect maintain and operate electric transmission facilities across public lands streams and private lands in Palo Alto County Iowa. The Board of Railroad Commissioners sets May 5 1925 at 10 AM in Des Moines for hearing with objections due in writing five days prior.
Graettinger residents and guests fill weekly pages with calls on friends from Mallard Emmetsburg Wallingford and Estherville. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Paul Hatke of Windom Minnesota and Mrs Grace Gammon join Federation of Women’s clubs in West Bend.
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