Hints On Mail Xmas Packages From Local Post Office
Local post office schedules suggest mailing tips for holiday parcels to the Pacific and Eastern seaboard. Packages to reach destinations by December 24 with deadlines between December 15 and 20 for Minnesota Missouri Illinois Michigan Indiana and Kentucky. Rural routes use special stamps and expedited delivery for timely arrival.
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Pacific
Eastern
Seaboard
Minnesota
Ewe
Decexter
Marines Ordered to Move Inland, City Notice
A disrupted city notice indicates Marines ordered to relocate inland. The message mentions a California city and a resident named Pat Favorsb, once a star athlete at Em Moteburg High School, with details received Monday about the planned move that had been postponed to January.
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Marine
Calif
Tami
Pat Favorsb
Reute Espe Talks Night School Policy
Reute Espe discussed night school policy amid concerns raised by Secretary of the. The remarks touched on funding and program goals, highlighting community needs and potential impacts on local education initiatives.
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Reute Espe
Kerber Milling Company Hosts Defense Food Meeting
The Kerber Milling Company of Emmetsburg hosted another Food for Defense meeting at the Hotel Bermore with over a hundred farmers and feeders and fifteen weed manufacturers and dealers. President Kerber urged proper feed use for maximum efficiency in producing more meat milk and eggs for national defense aid and allied countries. A Waterloo technician spoke and short tales were shared by local providers, reflecting strong farmer support for National Defense Work and reassurance that Uncle Sam will not be let down.
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Kerber Milling Company
Emmetsburg
Hotel
Bermore
Pyed Kerber
Kerber Company
M. F. Wells
Waterloo
George Ronicet
Uy Paulina
Towa
Des Mo
Lawrence D. Bren
Palo Alto County
Sem
Feather Party At K of C Hall In Emmetsburg
The Young Peoples Society of Assumption announces a feather party to be held at Knights of Columbus Hall in Emmetsburg Wednesday evening December 17. The public is cordially invited to patronize the affair.
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Young People’s Societys of the Assumption
Ehisch
Knights of Columbus
Hall
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg High tops Algona in opener and splits minors
Emmetsburg High School defeated Algona cagers 23 to 2 in a Tuesday game with Halstead scoring 11 and Fordyce adding 7 for the locals. The Emmetsburg seconds lost 15 to 13 to Algona B. Openers also showed the team’s early season form as Presenta tion Academy of Whittemore fell 2-0 in the first half and 20 to 8 at intermission.
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Emmetsburg
Algons
Wes
Halsteid
Berwick
Aim
Algona
Williamson
Presentation Academy of
Whittemore
St. Coootte's Academy
Marcus Catholic High
Amittemore
E. C. E. Band
Jack Halls Spemainz
Sundey
Two Laboratory Plays Do Coming Up
The One-Act Play Laboratory presents a melodrama Through the Mist on Friday December 12 at 3 20. Set a century and a half ago in an East Indies cabin the tale follows buccaneers and their perilous voyage. Students Shicks Nelson Wigtans Ronsello Reusch Peterson Go Immannon Ray Sivereon Nell perform in a period piece with adventure and romance.
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Laboratory
East Indies
Pla ‘Shicks
le Verne Nelson
Lowell Wigtans
Jim Ronsello
Carl Reusch
Marvin Peterson
Lewis
Go Immannon
Kermit Ray
Sivereon
Nell
Maiden
Knights of Pythias Elect New Officers
The Knights of Pythias held a meeting in the local hall to elect a new set of officers. Plans were made for a children party about two weeks before Christmas. New officers include Chancellor Commander D. D. Barrick and other posts such as Keeper Record and Seal Wm. Ixetenen and Master of Finance 3. F. Bradley.
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Knights’of Pythias
K. of P
Wm. Ixetenen
F. Bradley
Tom Boies
Fred Darras
Want Wool Goods For U S Navy
Wool goods sought for U S Navy with prices noted. The notice references the work and two cent rate, seeking suppliers and details for delivery.
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U.S. Navy
War Speech Urges Unity as Nation Mobilizes for Defense
A wartime manifesto urges national resolve after Japan attacks shift the nation from apathy to action. It highlights Congress declaring war, Britain and allies joining, and the United States expanding training, production, and military readiness to deter Axis victory. The piece emphasizes unity across parties and groups to defend democracy.
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Japan
Suney
Axis Alliance
Pacific
Philippines
Hawaii
Hitler
Mussolini
Europe
Roosevelt
Congress of United States
Senate
Congress
United States
Great Britain
Biller
Muséélini
Eisher
Emmetsburg FFA forms chapter after junior college meet
Emmetsburg high school vocational agriculture students saw a 33 to 21 setback to Fort Dodge juniors in a recent match. The Emmetsburg Junior College GGarden club spurred formation of a local Future Farmers of America chapter. Fort Dodge led 19 to 14 at halftime with Mac leading Emmetsburg with 16 points and Fort Dodge placing top among area groups in promoting leadership and agriculture education through FFA’s nonprofit, nonpolitical aims. Officers for the year include Drew as president and Christiansen as vice president, Campney as secretary, Place as treasurer, North as reporter, Ha fellow as adviser.
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Chartes
Twe
Emmetsburg High
Tne
Emmetsburg Junior
Future
Farmers of America
Fort Dodge
F. F.A
Emameteburg
Mmmétsparg
Mac
Point Mai
Bar Drew
Dean Christiansen
Marc Campney
Boo Place
Charles North
E. Ha
Agricullture
Popular Couple Are Married
Announcement: Mr. Max Johnson son of Mrs. D A Johnson and Miss Anne Luellie Korlesk daughter of Mrs. Anna Korleski were united in marriage in Omaha Nebraska on Friday November 14 Attendants were Mr and Mrs Jos Carlson of Omaha The couple have returned to Emmetsburg Iowa where they are well known The bride a Emmetsburg High School graduate has been active and employed at Bac City The groom a graduate of Emmetsburg High School and junior college was noted as an athlete and long time manager of the Cruz Grain Elevator at Curlew
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Max Johnson
D. A. Johnson
Anne Luellie Korlesk
Anna Korleski
Gilmore City
Omaha
Nebraska
Jos. Carlson
Johnson
Emmetsorg High School
Bac City
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Cruz
Curlew
Ini
Still In Training In California Michael Kerwick Enrollment Story
Michael Kerwick remains in training in Stockton California while awaiting his army commission. He recently left Emmetsburg for California and is expected to receive his commission in January. Parents Mr and Mrs W P Kerwick of this city provided details.
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W. P. Kerwick
Michael Kerwick
Stockton
Califs
State College
Emmetsburg
California
Pensacola instructor Glen Godden noted in MT report
Fragmentary text reports Pensacola instructor Glen Godden in MT notes with Earl and Godden named, referencing a recent communications or receipt involving Jeter but text is incomplete and unclear.
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Apdl
Earl, Godden
W Jeter
Estherville Defeats Emmetsburg in Opener in Roosevelt Gym
Estherville Bridgets Topped the-hoop 38 to 23 over Emmetsburg in a Friday night debut at Roosevelt gym. Kennedy led Estherville with 11 points, Youman and Woods each had nine, while Kerwick led Emmetsburg with ten. The game featured early Estherville dominance, strong guarding, and multiple fouls in a high tempo start to the season.
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Estherville Daily News
Estherville Bridgets
Emmetsburg
Roosevelt Gym
Dee Woods
Tony Youman
Jim Kennedy
Johnny Woods
Kennedy
Clarence Halstead
Estherville
Woods
Onton
Gee Woods
Bob Sroms
George Shimon
Otto Itwa
Brams
Flumersburg
Youman
Don Berwick
Louis Gerieman
Kerwick
J. Woods
Navy enlistment climbs after Spencer recruit day
Co L Branum recruiting officer for the United States Navy reported Emmetsburg on Tuesday as a banner day with twenty applications and eleven enlisted. She linked the surge to weekend world news and Japan's attack, noting many inquiries and revised physical standards widening eligibility. The Navy now trains 5000 new sailors monthly through its schools and partner programs.
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Co. L. Branum
Spencer
United States Navy
Emmetsaurg
Branum
Japan
U. S. Navy
U. S. Naval Reserve
Navy
Bean Feed To Boy Scouts At High School Auditorium
A bean feed for Boy Scouts and prospective scouts will be held this evening at seven in the high school auditorium in Palo Alto county. B I Severson of Ruthven, activities chairman, organizes the event to attract more boys to scouting with a Court of Honor and speech by Frank Griffith of Fort Dodge, plus singing and contests. Peter Cromex of Emmetsburg will supervise the meeting and meal of baked beans, sandwiches, fruit and pop. Dad attendees and their sons are urged to attend for a pleasant program and to boost local scouting.
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B. I. Severson
Ruthven
Wir
Peter Cromex
Emimetspurg
Court of Honor
Frank Griffith
Tort Dodge
Council
Advancement
Coute
Palo Alto County
Has Heart Ailment and Event At Democrat Office
An unclear item notes a person named Hanson of Groettinger serving as a caller at the Democrat office. It mentions heart ailment and a past involvement with revelations, with current status described vaguely. The text is fragmentary and lacks concrete dates or outcomes.
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Hanson
Groettinger
Democrat
Orchestra Leader Takes Over Cities Service Station
Arlo Martin of Laurens assumed management of the Cities Service oil station in town this week from Mr. Firsins. Martin, head of the Arlo Martin orchestra, plans a formal opening next week and has moved with his family to Nordland apartments in the first ward. The Democrat notes his local prominence and public engagement in the community.
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Demetrat
Arlo Biartin
Laurens
Firsins
Martin
The
Democrat
Jave
Norland
Norland Apartments In the First Ward. Bir
Jamal Cung
Arlo Martin
Emmetsburg
Cash Nellis Dies In Palo Alto County Farm Custody
Inmate Cash Nellis died Sunday evening while confined at the Palo Alto county farm. He had been in the county for a short time and was well known in the area. He leaves two sisters, two nephews, and a sister-in-law. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with burial at Evergreen cemetery. Rev. Schuldt of the local Methodist church officiated. The Foy funeral home arranged the service.
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Cash Nellis
Palo Alto
Nellis
Guy Atiérioun
Evergreen Cemetery
Schuldt
Foy Fi
Farm Service Company Reports 1941 Finance Meeting Planned
Farm Service Company announces a 1941 net profit of 732559 on sales of 113947.23 and gross profit of 25299.33. The firm plans a 11 percent patronage dividend to stockholders based on purchases in the last year and will hold its tenth annual meeting in Ringsted on Monday, December 15. The co operative, started in 193, has boosted retail business 20 percent and saved members over 20000 to date.
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Farm Service Company
Farmars Co-Operative
J. M. Dirkx
Emmetsburg
Y&C’s
Ringsted
Emmetsburg Falls In Home Opener To Grand View JC
Emmetsburg’s first home game of the season ends 36 to 29 as Grand View JC of Des Moines tops the Emmetsburg team. The visitors pull ahead after a 5 to 4 first quarter and widen the gap in the second period before a spirited display by Emmetsburg.
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Grand View of
Des Moines
Brothers
Emmetshwe Jr
Grand View J C
Emmetsburg
Grand View
WSI
Capitol City Boys
Garmeries
Ray Brothers Sattiner
Drarken
Two Rolfe Men Hurt In Accident Near Mallard
Two Rolfe men Andrew Simonson and Harold Hoveland were badly injured when their car crashed into a concrete bridge at a corner five miles east of Mallard. They were taken to Emmetsburg Hospital. Simonson suffered multiple injuries. Hoveland had a broken shoulder.
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Rolfe
Andrew Simonson
Harold Hoveland
Mallard
Emmetapurg “Hospital
Hoveland
Eastern Star Names Officers for the Order
In the past week, day evening, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Willingham were chosen worthy patron and worthy matron. A covered dish supper was served. Mrs. Guy R. Carmichael was named associate worthy matron and A. L. Piper as worthy associate patron. Mrs. Frank Lewis was elected secretary and Mrs. A. L. Piper as treasurer. Mrs. Eugene Yeutter was elected conductor and Mrs. Bites Lnrs Paugh named associate conductress.
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Henry Willngham
Guy
R. Carmichael
Piper
Prank _ Lewis
Eugene. Yeutter
Lnrs
Father Conners Addresses Rome Return at P T A Meeting
At St Marys P T A on the south side gymnasium, Thomas Conners of Milford gave an engaging talk after returning from Rome where he completed theological studies. The evening included business remarks, a tasty lunch, and a lively bingo session with many in attendance.
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St. Mary’s
Thomas Conners
Milford
Order of LeSaieur
Father Conners
Rome
Italy
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U. S
P.O. Service
Kerber Milling Company Repeats
E. HS
E. C. HS
Dale Barrick
L. Peterson
Ft. Dodge
Anne Korleski
Eoe
Tsp
Spencer Recruiting Office
H. 5
Cities Service
Company 5
Collegians
Eastern Star
P.T. A
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