Family portrait reflects diverse origins and ages in Algona
A family photo from this year in Algona records members aged from 8 to 57. Jean Gee-Gers, 27, Ni Noles, 8, and Theodore Nos live with John in Algona, all tracing roots to Luxembourg where the six older children were born. The setting captures a multi origin household common in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
Seeders
Jean Gee- Gers
Algona
Ni@noles
Theodore
Otishevcho
John
Nos
Ern
Luxembourg
Temmion
Eki
Jane
Memoceat Want Ads Pay For Cooperation
Classified snippet notes a local want ad service offering pay for cooperation with Gulr T Coats and a Wore. The fragmentary item hints at a business transaction or employment listing in a small town paper.
High Bros Sale Proves Highly Successful Auction
Finn and Beary local auctioneers reported the High Brothers sale held Wednesday in Emmetsburg Democrat office. Gross receipts ranged between 10000 and 12000 dollars, one of the largest sales in Palo Alto county this season. Top price paid for a cow and other proceeds were very satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finn
Beary
Jrosfold
Burns
High Brothers
Democrat
High Falls
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Beck Off the Job at Rock Island Depot
Curt Beck station agent at the Rock Island depot has been resting for weeks. Assistant operator FL 2 Grant has led in his absence while C Hogue serves as relief operator.
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Curt Beck
Rock Island
FL 2. Grant
C. Hogue
List of service members and units from Emmetsburg area
A long OCR fragment lists numerous service members with ranks and branches such as Army Navy Marine Corps Air Corps and Coast Guard. It includes names like Jones Joseph F Merrill A Jensen Ralph R and many others associated with Emmetsburg Ruthven and surrounding areas, with scattered place references and unit markers.
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Carroll
Army
Bollasch
Eugene J—Anny
Kraning
Joseph
Arcmy Kliegl
Robert J—Anny
Hiegl
Vineent J
Amoy
Euteg
Jospeh
Kenyon
Foeneth C
Anny
Ennenberg
Robert L
Sumery
Michael
Lestie
Carl R
Lewis
Jack P
Nundgren
Chester L
Nevi Lundgren
Estle
Navy
Lundgren
Glenn A
Leonard
James VI
PS Jacomescnes
Frederick R
Navy Air Car
Ocean Bly Mueller, Gersla
Navy Air Corps
Corpus Ol
Spencer to get new 100 watt broadcasting station
A late news report states the Town Great Lakes Broadcasting Company of Spencer has been granted a permit for a standard 100 watt broadcasting station by the federal communications commission. It will operate on 1240 kilocycles with unlimited time. Lyle Nolan of Ruthven is reported as one of the owners of the new company entering Iowa broadcasting.
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Great Lakes Broadcasting Company
Spencer
Federal Communications Commission
Democrat
Lyle Nolan
Ruthven
Iowa Broadcasting Fekt
Trucks Do Damage On Slippery Road
A brief note from Des Motes reports trucks causing damage on a slippery road. No injuries cited and the incident appears to be a roadside mishap with minor property impact.
Illness Delays Election Figures Amid Bragg Family Involvement
The report notes illness affecting Mr Brags Hresiphicagh and his brother who was unable to be present. McGinley and former Eiin Bragg are also detained at Hinsdale due to illness, delaying the proceedings.
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Ilness
Brags
Campbell Family Remembers Late Local Engineer
Guy Campbell a longtime Emmetsburg resident and engineer died suddenly leaving a wife and five children. Surviving children include Allen Campbell in Washington D C Ralph Campbell in La Grange Ti Richard Campbell a medical student in Town City Lois Campbell a teacher at Algona and Carol Campbell a student in Emmetsburg Junior College. He was active in the First Congregational Church and served on its council and choir. He also directed in Central Savings Bank and Trust Company. Friends recall his genial nature and community leadership.
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Somsert
Allen R. Campbell
Washington, D. C
Ralph J. Campbel
la Grange
Richard E. Campbell
State University of Tews
Town City
Lois A. Campbell
atAlgona
Carol J
Emmetsburg
Manilla
Campbell
Eometspurg
First Congregational Church
Campbdell
Congregational Church Council
Brancisburg
Palo Alto County
Ir Campbell
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Demnersi
Marine to Report for Guard Duty at Mare Island
Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Jones of Emmetsburg, has been on furlough from San Diego for several months. He traveled from Emmetsburg to Des Roches on Sunday to report for duty and will return to Emmetsburg with orders to report near Christmas to Mare Island near San Francisco to serve as a gunner with the Marine air force.
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Jones
Charles Jones
Emmetsburg
United States Marines
San Diego
Cal
Des Roches
Mare Island
San Francisco
Marine
Air Force
Liquor store sales by towns exceed October totals
Emmetsburg and nearby towns report November liquor store gross volumes. Emmetsburg totals are $11,803.70 with state overall November input $12,903.70, higher than October's $49,944.33. Spencer, Algona, and Estherville show $13,203.66, $10,721.90, and $12,865.12 respectively. Estherville remains noted as a dry village.
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Emmetsburg
Spencer
Thes Algous
Estherville
Dry Village
Red Cross Garment Work Totals For Palo Alto County
Mrs W G Middleton production chairman of the Palo Alto county Red Cross outlines the year’s work detailing 1220 garments produced since January 1 and shipped for Red Cross needs. Emmetsburg totals began January 1 with 406 garments including women’s items.
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W. G. ‘Middleton
Palo Alto County
The
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Emmetsburg
Red Cross Knits Stockpile Garments For War Effort
Local Red Cross knitters and garment makers report totals of garments shipped since November, including men’s and women’s sweaters, children's wear, caps, mittens, and socks. Special thanks go to contributors such as W. H. Vaughn, Jesse Hood, Iowa Public Service, Central Iowa Telephone, Iowa Trust and Savings Bank, Atkinson Dray, and Singer Sewing Machine Company.
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Examersburg
childGren
Red Cross
Atkinson Dray
Singer Sewitt Machine Company
Emmet Eagan Joins Army Air Force
Emmet Eagan, son of Mr and Mrs, joins the Army Air Force as his place in service is noted. He follows family tradition of military service and begins training with the air arm. His enlistment marks a step in ongoing wartime mobilization.
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Emmet Eagan
Army Air Force
Eagan Enlists in Army Air Service in Fort Minnesota
Mrs. W. F. Eagan of this city reports her son Emmet Eagan enlisted in the Army Air Service after a short stay in Mason City. He departed for Des Moines for further assignment and has begun a year in training at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, returning home briefly after completing his training.
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W. F. Eagan
Mason City
Army Air Service
Emmet
Bes Moines
Emmettepen
Forting
Minn
Burg
Christmas Seal Sale Remittance Urged Before Christmas
With Christmas near, the Christmas Seal committee asks residents with outstanding seals to turn in money or seals promptly. Only a fraction of packets mailed November 24 have been returned, and officials hope to maximize returns by Christmas Day while beginning remittance collection after the holiday. Proceeds fund tuberculous prevention and control efforts.
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Gleriatmas
Christmas Seal Committee
Emmetsburg
Sons of Local Couple Enter Navy Service
Two sons of Mr and Mrs Pred Miser of this city have completed training in the United States Navy. Gerald Mueller, a student pilot, is expected to receive his commission in February at Corpus Christi Texas. His brother is also in the Navy and stationed at Beach California.
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Gerald Mueller
Festive Holiday Tips and Simple Menus for Hosting
Simple luncheon and dinner ideas for a thrifty Christmas gathering. Recipes include mushroom soup, cranberry angels, turkey pie, jelly vegetable salad, eggnog chiffon pie, and late supper snacks. Emphasizes economy and advance prep with gelatin desserts stored in the refrigerator.
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Christman
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Aimong
High Bros
Beck
Abedebinen
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Ats
Wey
Graettinger
Cylinder A. Graettinger
Graettinger Ae Ruthven
Emmetsmutz
Emmetsburg 1
California
Tei Braet
Aes
Ae Ruthven
Ayrshire
Ermmetsburg
Feaad
Rodman Whittemore
Curler Ayrshire
Mallard
Osgood — Mallard
Mallara
Graettinger Eee
Emmetsburs
Calif
Nevy Orsborn
Berber L.—Army Olson
Robert C
Nevy —_ Peterson
Eugene Pe Army
Ef Peterson
Merley
Pratt
Gordon W
Marines Peterson
Orval G.—Army — Peterson
Henry W
Armmy Peterson
Earl M
Rierson
Exvin O
Ammy Rouse
Roy W
Anny Ethias
Roberts
Robert R
West Berd
Rosacker
Robert W
Awe Rothven
Emmettsburg
Ouriear
Schneider, Lawrence
Army Air Co Landing
Dale V
Anny -Air Comes
Sewell
Jack H
Company
Phi Schuller
John A
S Soiley
Eee Emmetsburg
Graettinger Ruthven
Emmetsburg Cylinder
West Bend
Stent Malad
Gractddines
Olen Anderson
Wallingford
Avery
Critchett Piano Co
Des Moines
Iowa
W. J. Ganley
Grippen
Drydle Wood
Herbert J. Baker
Royal Typewriter
Ray Glasnapp
Geo. C. Campbell
Rolfe
Poland
Wilmar J. Petersen
G. A. Laubenthal
Medard
Frank J. Ruppert
Ane
West
Bis
A. Ik. Emrich
J. Janssen
D. C
City
P. T. O Brien
Norland
Kerbes
Kerber
Missing'Co
EAW Furs
Earl
Elgin Hunting
St Democrat
Des Motes
Guy Campbell
Mr. and
Navy Air Coupe
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