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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
5
Emmittsurg resident and drainage engineer Guy R Campbell, 61, died unexpectedly at home Sunday morning. Known for long service in Palo Alto County since 1906, Campbell was described as stout and hearty by family and physicians. Funeral services were held shortly after his passing.
Ruthven and Emmetsburg areas publish a roster of Palo Alto county young men now in training or serving in the army navy marine corps and other branches. The list, compiled under Chamber of Commerce secretary Robert Culver, seeks corrections and updates including military address and unit. readers are urged to submit information to the Democrat for accuracy and public record.
An independent basketball team called the Emmetsburg Independents is organized in Emmetsburg. Members include Milg Goodmanson Bob Darrah Bernard Storck and coach Fred Schwartz from the local Junior College. They wear gray satin suits with red trim, funded by several local stores, and plan at least six games with more possible as the schedule is announced in the Emmetsburg papers.
Mrs. Anna McMahon returned home from Des Moines Saturday evening with her daughter Veronica who had recently undergone an operation.
Emmetsburg high cagers overwhelmed Sheldon 32 to 6 at home. Sheldon struggled with consistency though forward Bunker played well briefly. Berwick and Balstead contributed free throws and a field goal to put Emmetsburg ahead early and hold the lead. Halstead sparked a fast start as Emmetsburg rested reserves who still built a widening margin. Shimon added 8 in the second half.
Local notices outline farm auction sales slated for Friday and Monday near Kenrath Karte with events winding down in the coming days. Details on items and participating sellers are sparse in the readable text.
The fragment notes Martin and Son Bay Mortuary in Emmetsburg with a pending notice from J. 3. Martin es Bon. Details incomplete.
The Democrat reports most Emmetsburg stores will stay open every evening starting December 17 until Christmas except local groceries. Stores will close at six pm daily, with extended hours on December 22 23 and 24 to serve late customers.
Carl Spies, Palo Alto County Red Cross chairman, outlines a four thousand dollar quota toward the fifty million dollar war relief fund. The drive funds garments and aid for American armed forces and civilians, with branches in Beeni and the Philippines cooperating with GA States Art and Navy. An organizational meeting was held December 16, Laura Schroeder named War Belief Fund Campaign chair. Containers will be placed at banks to catch overlooked contributors.
Mrs J Conway of Cylinder has been named postmaster with her commission starting on the stated date. She previously acted as postmaster following the resignation of Mrs George Slagie who moved to Washington. A recent civil service examination identified three top applicants from the local farming community for the permanent position.
Michael Patrick Schuller Seaman First Class U S Navy was reported lost in action. He was born September 28 1929 in Mallard Iowa and attended Mallard schools before serving at Great Lakes and San Diego. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Jos Schuller and several siblings, the family awaits further word on ship and location.
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