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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text shows Emmetsburg Collegians, students and local figures. Mentions names such as Marie Neville Connie and Gooden with unclear roles. Indicates a school publication context and possible athletics or student activities but lacks clear events or outcomes.
Crowded by war mobilization, numerous young men enlist as volunteers and reserves fill ranks across the community. The note highlights individuals, training, and local efforts including Red Cross sewing groups, home nursing classes, and enlistment patterns connected to national service.
The article outlines a second successful year of student government at Era College in 1840 with Dean Richani Rowler overseeing the Senate, including officers Mary Sales Critz as Secretary and Dick Mulroney as President. It notes the formation of permanent committees for social activities, convocations, and publicity, and mentions events like all-college parties, church elections, and student mem bers in the Senate.
On May 1 the club completed a successful year with a picnic and events. Read notes mention a French social circle, parties, scavenger games, and member memories.
A fragmented calendar lists numerous dated items from September to May describing student antics, performances, sports, exams, and social events. Entries mix names like Bil Kerwick, Joe Finn, Tom McNulty, and Jaysee Jays with playful or satirical descriptions, some unclear or corrupted. The tone is chaotic and humorous, reflecting a school newspaper or yearbook chronicle.
The Education Club closed its year with a 7605 mo breakfast in Harrison Park to accustom members to early rising. Superintendent R. W. Kewei spoke on applying for rescuing pest trome, followed by remarks from several club members including Tee Serene and Babs ak Kenamr.
The final Senate meeting selected the Electoral Commission provided by the College Constitution to organize Senate elections. Dick Tonscliti was elected chair with Joree Lew Lawrence Kassel and Jim Buettner as members. Ex-officio member Sempstead was appointed. the chair did not return a follow up.
Mary deSales Cruz acting president urged chairmen to summarize committee activities at convocation. Coach Schwartz presented basketball letters as the girls harmony trio and others performed. Dean Hempstead gave farewell remarks closing the 1941-42 Jaysee year with varied programs and a swing day by Arthur Mullens.
Two hundred eighty five seniors from all county high schools were guests of the Junior College at a special presentation in Rimihi on April 23. Following the play a dance was held in the gym where the promenade decorations remained. Guests were welcomed by Mary de Sales Cruz, vice president of the college, and by Dean Hempstead, with faculty and their wives also present.
Freddie Schwartz, popular local coach, wed Dorothy Hartsook of Des Moines at Plymouth Congregational Church on March 20 at 3:00 p.m. Reverend Stoddard Lane presided with Schwartz as groom, his brother as best man, Madeline King as maid of honor, and Arthur Mullens officiating the organ.
Two recent locker incidents startled Marijane and Alice Janes as they opened their lockers and found mice inside. The girls debated whether to buy a Libabe Wray or place Frederickson in the locker, amid a spring cleaning mood and ongoing mischief.
The J C Dramatics Department presented two uncommon works in 1941 42 with credit to Mr M Blair Hart. Lennox Robinsons The Far Off Hills opened November 19 featuring Josn Haas and Dick Bruboney in lead roles with a strong supporting cast. Later on April 29 George Henry Bakers Francesca da Rimini showcased grand period tableau and intense characterizations led by Marijaze Neville Dies Mulroney Dick Tun pnicliff and Alice Jane Van Gorden with Carol Campbell music supervision and Mary Mulry as stage manager.
John Clausen and Gertrude Biggins were crowned king and queen of the Second Annual Sophomore Prom, April 24, in a Moonlight Cocktail themed event. Dick Mulroney and Peg Phelan attended, with Betty Bob Hand crowning the royal couple before the Grand March. Gift presentations followed the coronation and a special curtsy by Peg Phelan capped the evening.
New Yorkers shared a festive season as Mr. Bart visited the city attending multiple plays the Metropolitan Opera and other notable events. Crowds rushed up to him seeking photographs and greetings amid the holiday excitement.
A fragmentary diary style roll calls the day at Exmmetsburg High School with quirky vignettes. Students like Ruth Lillerik Jean Joyce and Jim Dunigan appear amid mischief, class chatter, and the new chemistry teacher Mac Fadgen stepping in as assistant principal.
A compiled roster presents educators and administrators including James McFadgen, Harriet Xeage, Ellwood Madden, Zella Clark, Don Rempstead, Jane Billiar, Frederick Schwartz, and Florence Underwood. Entries note degrees from North Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Syracuse, and California, plus roles in sponsor programs, clubs, education, and dramatics.
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