28 Feb 1946
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1946
Page
1
A fragmented report describes 1955 factory production, stock trends, and supplier impacts. It notes a shift in pylon production, price pressures, and shipments tied to staffing and equipment, with references to West Sowers and Chicago exhibitors.
A piece recalls Tom Hixi's marriage at St. Thomas Catholic Church and family church ties. It reflects on church dinner work by local women, with Mrs. George Godden noting the effort to move crowds and keep meals hot, plus anecdotes about residents and a Flint hospital intern's humorous memory.
A fragmented mix of urban reflections from The Clarion Monitor letters and local notes. Authors discuss temperance as a political issue, housing and employment concerns, veterans’ job outcomes, and a harsh critique of governance, with personal anecdotes about travel, snow travel hardships, and a weary tone toward public affairs.
Claude V Campbell, former Jewell Record publisher, argues in his paper that authority over school bus routes should remain with local school boards rather than distant state agencies. He cites Atty General Rankins ruling barring parochial pupils from public buses where room exists, causing tensions in Mallard West Bend Palo Alto county communities amid calls for less federal control and lower taxes.
Report from Fort Dodge details an accidental firearm discharge that killed Judge Emmett E B Cavanaugh, a 65 year old conservationist and experienced hunter. Neighbors recall his care with guns and comment the incident remains unexplained, though thought to be a tragic accident during a routine shot at a jay in his yard.
A discussion emphasizes dangers of mishandled firearms in homes after a basement stumble could trigger a discharge. The piece notes the 410 gauge shotgun as particularly treacherous at close range, warns against careless loading, and shares local incidents including a suspended sentence for deer shooting and a call to locate an heirloom L C Smith 12 gauge shotgun.
A condensed snapshot from The Democrat files notes Dr. Baldwin's dental office reopening after March 16, social events at the Waverly and Tri nity church market, traveler trips, private sales, and local business developments. The item blends society notices with city happenings and upcoming plans.
Items from The Democrat in February 1921 recount local happenings. Peter Clausen eyed by tonsillitis, Edna Bragg teaching at Renwick, Helen Pratt visiting Emmetsburg, J. C. Tormey and J. Knoblauch in Chicago, and a Hartley declamatory contest with Cecelia Kelly representing Emmetsburg High. Mrs. Drummy returns from Rochester where husband improves in hospital. A local handout request, births in Branagan and Frm families, Rosen trades cottage for Knight residence, and William Austin dies after a weeklong illness. Joseph Atkinson sustains a fractured leg while driving.
A busy week in court ends with the Justice sidewalk case settled. The plaintiff agrees to accept the $500 tender offered by the city council.
Editor Jarnagin praises Mrs. Gilbert Knudson wife of Kammatsburg Democrat editor for earning a niche in the American Home literary hall of fame with a February article about Thornapple Lodge on the Des Moines river north of Fort Dodge. The Knudsons’ decor drew the magazine’s photographer. Mrs Knudson remains modest while the editor’s pride shows through.
The Martin and Son Funeral Home has bought a new public address system for funerals and public gatherings. The system includes a special record-playing device to play hymns and music at services. The firm operates mortuaries at Emmetsburg and Graettinger.
Mrs. Ted Girard has been a patient in the local hospital for treatment of an infection on her face. Attorney Edward D. Rely and Aleo Jemsvold traveled to Chicago Sunday for legal business, returning after a few days via Geneva I. Mrs. Jensvol’s brother John resides at Geneva. Mrs. Hal Reed and son David visited Somers to meet Mr. Reed employed in Omaha, with David staying with grandparents while Mrs. Reed and Mr. Reed returned to Omaha.
A scanned directory lists city officials including Mayor EH Barringer City Gierz Aksel Christensen Treasurer Charles J Spies Attorney EF Nefstead Police Chief Dick McNally Streets Phil J Bough Park Commissioner William Kerwick Fire Chief Gerald Foy Health Officer HL Brereton and council members At Large E S Ellis Jos McNamara First Julius Show Second A H B Piper Third John Hammes Fourth Tom Goeders.
Auditor Martin Thompson and Clerk COE OM Thompson lead the county officials directory with Sheriff Tom McCaffrey noted among the listed officers. The fragmentary record hints at departmental roles and local governance structure.
Directory lists Emetsesurg churches and the American Legion Auxiliary with president Mrs. Mloyti McOsin noted among the leadership. The item captures local organizational names and a key officer.
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