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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1946
Page
1
Thousands of World War II veterans in Emmetsburg Northwest Iowa join the American Legion. The article notes veterans discuss integration with earlier service members, convention reports, and ongoing duties, including community updates like ivy control and a new state park name.
The piece argues that the United States bears the cost of allowing Britain and Europe to dominate shipping and trade. It contends that political vacuums are not neutral and that current policy harms U.S. economic power and global influence.
The article notes butter selling high and corn appearing as seasonal relief while butter purchases thin out except for necessities. It cites New York coffee price hikes to ten cents a cup provoking reactions, and mentions shop owners easing business after weather impacts and rising costs.
A compilation of short clippings includes quotes about resisting reflexive acts, underwater pen writing, Noah’s ark on Main Street, hotels as hostels, plant philosophy, and summer swimming dangers. Entries lampoon daily life and warn of pool drownings as communities note curious scenes and public safety concerns.
The article notes the laying of the cornerstone for a new church with speakers Rev. Wekher and Rev. Robert Bagnell in attendance. Attendees from the MLEL church and local residents gathered at 7 o clock for the ceremony and a reception with cake. The season is described as at its height with weather favorable for events.
Twenty five years ago the Democrat of August 1921 records Legion receipts and expenses for July 4 5 totaling 6164 99 and 4295 03. W Waldron and J Moncrief attended Pocahontas courthouse dedication. Irene Doty and Margaret visit Temholdt with A M Davenport relatives. Terris chautauqua runs about 150 short. A daughter born to K A Shover and wife. Rutledge family and Vera Iurledge visit Ayrshire. Loretta Miller returns from Ames summer school. Beulah Irene Lukens and Jim Brennan wed at Seered Heart church.
Local events include plans for a field day or field trial day by the Ice League, with Gene Yeutrer seeking volunteers. military funeral attendees listed. bonds and bank matters noted with a dividend declaration for Emmetsburg National Bank creditors. Also mentions reallocation of property, local social visits, 25 cent meals return, and Miss Claude la Laughiin’s Chicago vacation.
Local column discusses doves and early blue wing and shoveler hunting, urging support for a late season. Notes on pheasant and duck prospects, hunting pressures, and calls to Iowa Conservation Commission and Wildlife Service. Mentions several residents and nearby towns, with community events and visits to Lake Okoboji and area locations.
Arthur Poratz, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Poratz, has been advanced to sergeant with the headquarters and headquarters detachment A 5 A 149 Sec 1 Casual Port Bragg NC. He recently returned from a trip to San Antonio Texas and plans to spend the weekend with his wife in Washington. Local social and church notices follow, including visits by relatives, neighbors and a mix of family updates and church events. Joe Laubenthal of Rolfe dies. funeral held at St Michaels with Rev Pick officiating. survivors listed across several families. long obituary notes German origin and totals of grandchildren. Mrs H E Woodward attends Iowa Republican convention in Des Moines.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and offerings after the death of a son and brother. Notice states Palo Alto County administrator appointed for the estate of Nels T. Twaiten, deceased, demanding payment and filing of claims with the district court clerk.
Mrs W E Irish travels from Emmetsburg to Denver to see her parents the Bealers and stays about a month. Jim Scott of Seattle and Marvin McDonald of Emmetsburg visit family, with others from Estherville Ames and Baumeteturgy hosting relatives and planning trips to Minnesota and California.
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