21 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
1
The Emmetsburg Democrat delivers Palo Alto County news from Emmetsburg Iowa. This second class mail publication lists its price at 2.00 per year and serves as the area’s local newspaper record.
Former Ayrshire resident Aynshire Charice Bis T Eagan received word that John Eagan of Denver Gale is seriously ill and confined to a hospital there. Mr Sigan, another Ayrshire former resident, is well and hopes for rapid recovery. many friends here send best wishes.
Ruthven Free Press reports a schedule change for the MW and St Louis line this week. The morning train bound for the electric motor car bus arrives at 5:52 PM instead of 5:50 PM.
The House of David team, led by manager George Johnson, begins a tour from Swea City on Tuesday heading south and west for a fourth consecutive successful season. Veterans Grex Deim of Swea City and Dan Peterson of Jackson headline the lineup with long-time players.
Art Stoelting of Paulina anchors a giant lineup adding Frank Lee of Billings Montana and Jerry Martin of Alarrsville. The squad, described as a team of giants, began amid early growth and whiskey rumors, played Jackson Minnesota against Broadway Clowns, then moved to Indianola to face Simpson College before heading toward Oklahoma and Texas after the holidays.
Public funeral services for H. Bruce Nel, longtime Spencer citizen and leader of local agricultural groups, were held at Grese Methodist Church after private services at the Noll home. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery. Survived by wife, four children, and several siblings across multiple states. Also mentions relatives and a late sister Olive. فت
A retrospective on Christmas shopping and child play describing how toys act as tools for development. It notes Uncle Johnn’s simple wooden blocks, the value of muscle and fine motor play, and the growth of a child from “do” to “do-with.” It emphasizes tangible, hands-on toys like trains, dolls, and miniature houses to stimulate senses and imagination.
An opening of a field office is noted in Ringsted with dispatch and social activity. The event marks a local administrative move as officials announce the new presence and organize public access details for residents and nearby communities.
A fragmentary note discusses food choices and culinary plans amid brief musings. It mentions avers and drizn in passing, suggesting a humorous or cryptic take on meal ideas and possible anti climaxes. The terse text hints at a playful, puzzled tone without a clear concrete event.
Biscuit dough mixed with Nour baking powder salt shortening and milk forms squares. Each spread with a paste of minced turkey salt paprika and cream, rolled like jelly rolls and baked at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve with hot turkey gravy and select cranberries carefully before cooking to avoid poor berries.
Mrs Alma Jones offers guidance on Santa Claus beliefs. She suggests a middle path: explain that Santa was a good man who lived long ago and secretly gave gifts. This preserves wonder while reducing disillusionment for caregivers and children.
A church announces a Christmas morning Divine Service at 10 30 a m with Holy Communion to worship the newborn King New Year s Eve services begin at 8 p m followed by a watch party A New Year s Day festival service is set for 10 30 a m The message ends with blessings for a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in Christ Jesus.
Pastor C Thompson invites worshippers at Bethany Lutheran Church for a Christmas Eve service at 11:00 with a sermon The Sign of the Christ child. An evening program by Sunday school begins 7:45 followed by Christmas Day 11:00 service with special music and offering.
Twenty two applications were taken in Spencer Wednesday morning from youths aged 18 to 24 for part time NYA projects. District supervisor Conrad Stephenson and Spencer Recreation director Jack Weed interviewed applicants. Eligibility includes single status and age 18 to 24. pay is 20 cents per hour. High school and college students with up to a 3-4 schedule may apply. About 60 hours monthly plus training hours are provided in this program.
Among 1559 herds tested in Yows during November those averaging 35 pounds of butterfat per animal earned four times the margin over feed costs compared with the 15 pound per animal low group.
Fragmentary OCR line lists several proper names such as Bart Brown Johan Hammes and Thompson and mentions positions like Auditor. No clear event or narrative present. information too fragmented to identify a coherent news item or outcome.
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