07 Feb 1946
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1946
Page
1
A veteran reenters civilian life with questions of fitting into office, factory, or farm roles. Experts urge leveraging military skills for office clerks or machinists, with agencies and employers guiding placement to sustain national security and local economies.
Fragmentary notes recount Mormons led by Hinckley Young migrating across Iowa from Sugar Creek to Des Moines and Garden Grove. They faced cold, hunger, swollen rivers, camps, and petitions to governors for protection as they passed through Van Buren Davis Appanoose and Wayne counties toward Decatur County in 184? 186.
The column surveys town chatter from Emmetsburg including notes on weather, public projects, and small business shifts. It mentions aging composer Jean Sibelius, Finlandia pension talk, World War II era impressions, local cafe hospitality, and the Five Island Lake riprapping delay. It also covers upcoming local elections, charity stock sales for a new golf club, and hosiery trade headaches amid cigarette shifts.
A humorous local column notes a character named Joe Prekm plotting to load all household effects into an enclosed moving van and instructing someone to park nearby. The piece jests about shifting homes repeatedly from May to November and December, with references to other quirky observations and surveys.
A garbled, opinionated wartime fragment reflects criticism of military promotions. The speaker laments rapid advancement in the air corps and army, contrasting veterans with younger city residents and expressing frustration over perceived favoritism and social tensions.
Fifty years ago headlines note musical events at a church benefit, a negro minstrel show, featured figures like Postmaster Giddings and the King of the crooks on the road. Community notices include illness at Mrs. Horton’s Guild entertainment, an Emmetsburg visit, and the illness and death of Lena Bennett aged eleven with funeral details.
Dick Holmquist recalls Army service with German shepherds and Dobermans used as sentry and battle dogs. He trained dogs for reconnaissance, attack, and messenger roles in Europe and the Pacific, noting how Japanese forces feared the K nine corps.
A 3 month old Newfound land from Coast wise Administrain arrived this week for John B. Kelly. The pup is a male black and kin to Topsy. Ralph Adams, recently discharged from the army, keeps Buck the setter and his quail hunting habit. Other dogs include Gary Girard's Chesapeake Rusty and Jerry Ryan's wire haired. If any readers are missed, contact the roundup editors.
A list of municipal posts and stated officeholders includes Mayor Eke Barringer City Clerk Aksel Chistemnen Treasurer Chas J Spies Attorney E F Nefstead Police Chief WW Dick McNally Streets Phil J Bough Park Gomm William Berwick Health Officer Dr HL Brereton with councilmen At Large BH S Ellis Jos McNamara First Julius Show Second A B Piper Thad Hammes Fourth Tom Goeders and other names.
County officials list including Clerk Elo m Thompson Sheriff Tom McCaffrey Recorder Ellen Brereton Engineer T. R. Martin Treasurer George Doerr Superintendent Matt Brown Coroner A J Brink and Supervisors John Thompson Lor Phillips Frank Foley J M Robinson Omro Cottingham with district designations and names.
Congregational Rev. G A Ingle Methodist Rev. Paul Luscher Bethy Luin Rev NLC Thompson Free Methodist Rev J L Dillon Ss Thames Catholic Rev Clarence Farrelly Assumption Catholic Very Rev W F Mason Assembly of God Rev Kenneth Fogelman St Pauls Lutheran
Emmetsburg listings show American Legion Commander and Auxiliary President Mrs. Floyd McCain. American Association of University Women President Mrs. Dwight McCarty. Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander August Wojahn and Auxiliary President Mrs. August Wojahn.
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