02 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
1
The Commercial Club held a meeting to decide on a new association and to plan member recruitment. Discussion covered a budget around 200 dollars and committee roles, with emphasis on timely action and new member drives.
White Kansas City hosts June 1 meeting of Midwest publishers from Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska Wisconsin North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota and Minnesota to demand a fair portion of national advertising budgets for American-made products. They argue small town papers reach deeply with readers and should receive better allocation than radio and magazine channels.
Memorial day has passed and is observed with solemn reverence. Reports from many communities show large attendances honoring the dead who served the nation. Citizens are urged to spend part of the day remembering sacrifices and the noble sacrifices of those who defended the country.
The Emmersburg Democrat argues primaries should be open to all ambitious Democrats in Falo Alto county. It praises candidates as good citizens, urges unity behind winners in the fall ticket, warns against spreading false campaign stories, and notes Leo Wegman’s endorsement of O D Wearin for U S Senate amid local scrutiny.
The Democrat letter rails against a smoke screen in U S race politics and urges Iowans to re nominate Senator Gillette. It cautions against schemes to tilt the primary and emphasizes Gillette’s record of public service and qualification for the Senate seat.
A New Rochelle boy Peter Levine is found dead after kidnapping, with his father paying ransom. A Florida case of a five-year-old missing child follows. The piece argues the death penalty is inadequate to deter kidnappings and calls for action to curb such crimes.
Fifteen youths in Ayrshire Iowa received diplomas at last Thursday’s high school ceremony. Ady J. W. Morse of Estherville gave the address. Graduates listed include John Dailey Gene Carpenter Lila Bolgan Jeniece Smith Naomi Crew Dorothy Greeger Lurvene Carr Floyd Bevard Harry Dobbins Ermita Wiese Leone Shaffer Robert Mallen Emmet Cox Harriette Skogstrom and Robert Twigs. Memorial Day programs followed with observances at Calvary and Silver Lake cemeteries.
Dorothy Thompson urges arms embargo against warring nations but public opinion favors avoiding entanglement in European affairs. In South Dakota, former Governor Berry challenges Guerney in a tight Senate race with Berry seen slightly ahead. Air mail week flags weak stamp sales and Iowa educational needs for air service. Carnival business slumps amid wet Midwest spring weather and possible public fatigue.
Cur lew and Estherville residents shopped in Emmetsburg Saturday while several families from Algona Mason City Graettinger and Dodge Center visited relatives in the city. Highlights include Mr and Mrs Earl Dwyer visiting Mr and Mrs John Peterson and Mrs Laura Beatty hosting Irvin Peterson and family. Margaret Hood of Estherville met her father R F Hood in Emmetsburg during a weekend visit.
Emmetsburg 4-H segment reports May 14 gathering at Betty and Elsie Joynt with ten members. Doris Clark named county office candidate. Helen Joyse to state convention. Ruth Helgeson to Camp Foster. Rally Day song practice noted and sessions listed for May 31.
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