Farm Bureau Celebrates Parity Victory by Congress
The American Farm Bureau won an historic victory as Congress approved the parity loan plan in S J Res 6 by 275 to 63 in the House and 75 to 2 in the Senate. The measure guarantees parity for 1941 crops with 85 percent loans, funded by existing appropriations, signaling broad legislative backing for farm price support and income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Ashby
American Farm Bureau
Federation
Congress
S. J. Res
House
Senate
Farm Bureau
AAA
Cvongress
Conference Committee
Senate Committee On Agriculture and Forestry
Conference
O'Neal
Earl ©. Smith
Ilinois
Francis Johnson
Iowa
Frank White
Minnesota
Hassil E. Scheneck
Indiana
O. O. Wolfe
Kansas
Ransom Aldrich
Mississippi
Walter L. Randolph
Alabama
Washington
Senator Bankhead
Clarence Gannon
Missouri
Home From Iowa Students Return to Emmetsburg
A fragment notes that students have recently arrived home or will return to Emmetsburg by week’s end from the State University in Iowa, reflecting a local school attendance pattern and travel status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Uni
Gordon Pratt Married Tuesday in San Diego Cathedral
Gordon Pratt United States Marine and Miss Otielia Winters were united in marriage on Tuesday June 3 at St Michaels Cathedral in San Diego California. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Father Hurd. Pratt recently returned from a special assignment in Alaska and is based at the San Diego Marine training base. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Wm J Pratt of Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Gordon Pratt
United States Marine
Wm. J. Pratt
Emmetsburg
Otielia Winters
Gen. Winters
Graettinger
St. Michaels Cathedral
San Diego
Cal
Father Hurd
United States Marine Training Base
Pratt
Marines
Alaska
Aviation expert on air program discusses US plane progress
An Aviation Expert from St Louis outlines Curtis-Wright involvement, defense plant secrecy, and US aviation strides. He notes Germany's superior output, calls for trained labor, and warns Americans of European war dangers while praising President Roosevelt's defense leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Scott
St. Louis
United States
Asana
Europe
iAt
Germany
Asis
Middlewest
Great Lakes
Scott
Roosevelt
Asia
Mr. Scott
Fred L. Evans
Emmetsbwee
Calhoun County
Ling
Rockwell City
Evans
Supremes
Uberty Powera
Bond
Iano
Tragic Curlew Oil Truck Accident Claims 2 Year Old
Gary Fred Christiansen, 2, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Christiansen of Curlew, died when he fell from an oil truck driven by his uncle Arch Seagren on the William Fish farm, near Mallard. The truck door opened and a rear wheel passed over his head. Coroner R. J. Brink ruled the death accidental. no inquest. Body taken to Foote Evered Home in Emmetsburg for burial preparations. Funeral held at Curlew Methodist Church with Rev. M. M. Schaper officiating. interment in Rushlake Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Among attendees were August Seagren and Martin Friece from Burnside. born February 2, 1939. age 2 years 3 months 7 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Christiansen
And
Airs
Roy Christiansen
Curlew
Arch Seagren
Mallard
Seagren
Fish Place
R. J. Brink
Ayrshire
FoytEevered
Emmetsburg
Curlew Methodist Church
M. M. Schaper
Rushlake Cemetery
Bernard Harms
Wm. Scott
Carl Beldt
Donald King
Gary Fred Christiansen
Laroy
August Seagren
Martin Friece
Burnside
Spanish War Vets to Fort Dodge encampment in June
The thirty fifth encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans of Iowa will be held in Fort Dodge June 22 25. It opens Sunday morning with registration at the Warden hotel and runs through Tuesday. Principal address Monday will be by Sen Joe R Hanley of New York, senior vice commander. W H Bird of Fort Dodge is general chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Spanish War Veterans of
Iowa
Port Dodge
Warden Hotel
Joe R. Hanley
New York
W. H. Bird
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg Man Becomes Doctor Of Medicine At Iowa Commencement
William Charles Mulry of Emmetsburg graduated from the State University School of Medicine during a large University of Iowa commencement in Iowa City. President Virgil M. Hancher officiated as about 1,000 spectators watched the ceremony in the Field House. Mulry will serve a year as interne at St Marys Hospital in Minneapolis after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
William Charles Mulry
Emmetsburg
State University School of Medicine
Mulry
Thomas Mulry
Emmetsburg High School
Virgil M. Hancher
Thos. Mulry
Mary
Miriam Sullivan
Iowa City
Democrat
Utaly
Minneapolis
St. Mary's Hospital
Will Establish Vacation Camp for Catholic Boys
Father Rusch spoke at Assumption church announcing a summer camp for Catholic boys at Lake Oxobojs headquarters, running eight weeks from June 23 to August 23 under the Missionaries of Our Lady of LaSzelette with activities in swimming kitten ball volley ball tennis boxing fishing and other sports, approved by Bishop Heelan and supported by Sioux City diocese clergy. Milford Iowa hosts contact for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Rusch
Our Lady of the Lake
Lake Oxoboji
Emmetsburg
Assumption Church
Lake Oxobojs
Casino of Terrace Park
Missionaries of Our Lady of LaSzelette
H. O. Green
Heelan
Sioux City
Plan to Drain Rush Lake for Fish Removal
The Yowa State Conservation Commission plans to drain Rush Lake by building a ditch around the east dam and slowly releasing water to remove all fish. Game fish will be relocated to other lakes and streams, rough fish sold publicly, and the lake bed left dry temporarily to assess future fishing improvements and restocking plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yowa State Conservation Commission
Eighth grade graduation exercises set for Emmetsburg school
Eighth grade exercises for Palo Alto county rural schools will be held Saturday at 2 PM in Emmetsburg school auditorium. Principal address by Prof. Fred Cram of Town State College. Diploma ceremony to follow. lists of graduates from each township and Sts Peter and Paul School, West Bend, are printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg i
Fred Cram
Town State College
Sts. Peter and Paul
West Bend
Emmetsburg Red Caps Defeat Ruthven 6 to 3 in Local Game
In Sunday American Legion action at the city ballpark Emmetsburg Red Caps beat Ruthven 6 to 3. Emmetsburg totaled 6 hits and 6 runs while Ruthven managed 2. Emmetsburg battery was B Carpenter Sumner and Douglas catcher. Ruthven pitcher Ler with Thorson catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg Red Caps
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
B. Carpenter
Sumner
Douglas
Ler
Thorson
Serious Illness of Mrs. Mary Holst at Rockford Home
Mrs. Mary Holst is reported seriously ill at her Rockford Iowa home. She had lived for some time with Mrs. Gregg Pratt in this city before moving to Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Holst
Rockford
Idwa
Mrs Mattie Maloney Dies in Dow City Last Week
Mrs Mattie Maloney former resident of this city died at Dow City last week funeral services were held Wednesday at Esterville She was mother of Mrs Ed Kelly of this city The Maloney family once operated a bakery in Emmetsburg and later moved to town authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Mattie Maloney
Dows
Estherville
Graduation trip for Henry Helgen and family
Mr and Mrs Henry Helgen of this city traveled to Northfield Minnesota early this week to attend the graduation of their son Henry Helgen Sr Flaherty is mentioned as a colleague at Oiat s Coles and someone employed at the telephone exchange fate is noted as expected to pore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Helgen
Northfield
Minn
Henry
Arlene” Flaherty
Arie Courta
Btr Oiat
Coles
Three Graduates From Hamilton School of Commerce
Three graduates were honored at Hamilton School of Commerce exercises held in the college assembly on Monday May 26 Frances Nitchall Emmetsburg completed general business Wanda H Hanson Whittemore finished executive secretarial and Roberts G Brakke Cylinder specialized in junior accounting Governor George A Wilson of Iowa delivered the address Miss Nitchnis is Ayrshire High School graduate now employed by Montgomery Ward Spencer Mr Brakke is Cylinder High School graduate employed by Us-Chalmers Company Mason City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton School of ‘Commerce
College
Ammons
Frances Nitchall
Emmetsburg
Wanda H. Hanson
Whittemore
Roberts G. Brakke
Cylinder
George A. Wilson
Iowa
Cthnis
Ayrshire
Montgomery Ward and Company
Spencer
Braxke
Us-Chalmers Company
Mason City
4 H Club Rally Exercises Today
The annual Palo Alto county 4 H club rally day exercises will be held at Emmetsburg High School today June 5. The program begins with a picnic supper at 1 30 p m and runs to 10 p m. All H girls in uniform will participate in the program. The theme is Good Citizens Good Neighbors featuring a review of the 4 H club program and a Latin American Fiesta preview. Other events include the county officers election campaign and initiations of an honorary member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Former Palo Alto Farmer Killed in Auto Accident Near Pequot
Lawrence Johnson aged 30, son of Mr and Mrs M L Johnson of Pequot Minnesota, died in an automobile accident near Emmetsburg. The Johnson family formerly lived in Depew. Funeral services were held Saturday at Pequot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Lawrence Johnson
M.L. Johnson
Pequot
Minn
Johnson
Depew
Swanson Elected Palo Alto County Legion Commander
At West Bend meeting of American Legion members on Tuesday evening May 27 Frans Swanson of Groetiinger was chosen county commander for the coming year. R L Logan of Ruthven was elected county vice commander Gene Camey Emmetsburg county adjutant Martian Thompson Emmetsburg county historian and L B West West Bend county chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Palo Alto
West Bend
Frans Swanson
Groetiinger
R. L. Logan
Ruthven
Gene Csamey
Emmetspurg
Martian Thompson
Emmetsburg
L. B. West
Conference At Gull Point Lodge On June 9 10
Directors of the Emmetsburst Production Credit Association and W M Townsend will attend a conference at Gull Point Lodge near West Okoboji June 9 and 10. John Heuck, Clay county farmer and association president, said the meeting aims to study credit problems in agriculture and broaden benefits. Attending boards and secretaries hail from Mason City Estherville Sioux Falls Sioux City and Storm Lake with Farm Credit Administration officials from Omaha also on hand. Directors of the agricultural credit co op noted for over 600000 in loans last year include J H Currans Ruthven H Bode Algona O E Mortenson Estherville C H Arthur Spirit Lake and J Heuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburst Production Credit Association
W.M. Townsend
Gull Point Lodge Oat West Okoboji
John Heuck
Clay County
Heuck
Mason City
Eheldas
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Storm Lake
Farm Credit Administration
Omaha
Agricultural Credit Co-Op
Wich
Joans
J. H. Currans
Ruthven
Algona
O. E. Morten
Estherville
C. H. Arthur
Spirit Lake
Mr. Huuck
Came Distance To Visit Mother
Came Distance To Visit Mother and Mrs Sherlock of age and Mr and Mrs Thomas lock of Los Angeles in Emmetsburg last week to end the Memorial Day exercises and to visit their mother Mrs Ban Sherlock and Emmetsburg relatives. Dr Sherlock a member of Hines Veteran's Hospital staff in Chicago returned by car Saturday afternoon. He was accompanied by Mrs Sherlock. Mr Sherlock and Mrs Sherlock will visit in this city for some time before returning to Los Angeles. Mr Sherlock is a well known building contractor in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Sherlock
Thomas Lock
Los Angeles
Cal
Arin Emmetsburg
Ban Sherlock
Emmetsburg
Sherlock
Hines Veteran's Hospital
Chicago
Okoboji 4-H Boys Camp Plans June Event
Northwest Iowa prepares for the 4-H boys camp at Camp Okoboji from June 30 to July 2. The modern facility features 23 cottages, dormitories, a hospital, dining hall, and full amenities. The camp offers extensive recreational facilities, healthful services, a stocked store, and a golf course nearby, with New York City 4-H girls visiting last year and expected again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Okoboji
Iowa
Middlewest
United States
W.C. A
New York City
Theodore Wolfram
New York
Department of Health
Cedar Falls Graduates Mark 64th Town State Teachers College Commencement
About three hundred graduates attended the sixty fourth annual commencement at Town State Teachers College in Cedar Falls on Monday. Dr. Alonzo F. Myers of New York University spoke on The Fundamental Assumption of Democratic Society. Local graduates included Joyce Devlin of Emmetsburg and Helen Gaber Graettinger, both earning Kindergarten-primary diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State Teachers College
Cedac Falls
Alonzo F. Myers
New York University
Palo Alto County
Joyce Devlin
Emmetsburg
Helen Gaber
Graettinger
Ruth Hermansen To Speak Over WOT Radio
Ruth Hermansen daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo Hermansen of Lost Island township will speak over radio station WOT Ames at 10 15 a m Saturday for fifteen minutes describing her New York City trip as a delegate from the Iowa 4 H clubs and her friends are invited to listen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hermansen
Theo. Hermansen
Lost Island Township
New York City
W. O. TL
Ames
Miss Hermansen
New York
Popular Salesman Drowned Friday
Charles Linderman, a Fort Dodge fur representative, drowned in a fishing accident at a Minnesota lake on Memorial Day while camping with a party of fourteen. His remains were returned to Fort Dodge for interment. Nearby, Fulda and West Bend residents visited relatives and shared a meal after a Sunday gathering with Victor Gerber’s family near Fenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Charles Linderman
Fort Dodge Cownie Fur
Minnesota
Joe Gerber
Lawrence Keyn
Joe Mehan
Fulda
Minn
Victor Gerber
Fenton
West Bend
Overpass Crash Injures Mrs Reeves and Lightning Burns Woman
A car driven by Wilbur Christiansen of Ringsted plunged from an overpass on Highway 18 near Examersburg, injuring Mrs. Ben Reeves. Christiansen escaped with minor bruises after waking as the vehicle crossed the bridge. Earlier, Mrs. Bonnstetter of Emmetsburg received burns and numbness when lightning struck a clothesline palm at her farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Christiansen
Ringsted
Examersburg
Highway 18
Christiansen
Farmer at Graettinger Killed by Lightning Strike
Walter Jorgensen a 53 year old farmer living southeast of Graettinger was killed instantly when struck by lightning while in his corn field. His son witnessed the bolt as he returned to the barn for tools. Jorgensen left a widow and four children Harold Sylvia Dale and John. Funeral services were held Monday at the Danish Lutheran church in Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Jorgensen
Greettinger
Mr. Jorgensen
Dot
Dale
John Jorgensen
Graei—tinger
New Bowling Alleys Under Construction in Ruthven
A new bowling alley is planned for Ruthven with four regulation alleys to be owned and operated by Art ing. The building measures 230 by 117 feet and includes a large basement beneath the front half. Lockers and cash rooms for bowlers are intended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
American Legion Theatre
Rusian Billiard Hall
Arting Wll
Baptism Service Highlights at St Pauls Lutheran Emmetsburg
Recently baptized Snai and Paul Marcus participated in Sunday services at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg. They wore a long Christening robe passed through Mrs Hanterman’s family, knitted by the great grandmother. Sponsors were Lit Wm Schuetz of El Paso Texas, and proxy Mr. and Mrs Martin Hantelman of Fenton. A family reception followed with Mr and Mrs Wm Hantelman Sr and Jr, Mr and Mrs Martin Bantelman, Mr and Mrs Gehart Hantelman, Lois and Eunice, all of Fenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snai
Paul Marcus
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Emmetsburg
Fenton
Wm Hantelman Sr
Wm. Hantelman Jr
Martin Bantelman
Gehart Hantelman
Lois and
Eunice
Emmetsburg Hospital Growth Links to Local Rebuild
Local hospital officials released figures showing a dramatic rise in admissions after converting the old east side school into a hospital. From May 15, 1940, to May 15, 1941, 537 patients were admitted, including 203 obstetrical cases, marking a 46 percent rise overall and a 59 percent increase in obstetrical patients since 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg East Side
Emmetsburg
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Curtiss - Wright Aircraft Corporation
William Mulry
State University of Iowa School of Medicine
Rush Lake
State Conservation Commission
C. E. Robbins
J. C. Penney Company
Mir
Bismark
Emmetspurg Aviaton
Defese
Sam
H. S. Auditorium
Booth
Gloria Coldren
Donald Ferguson
Robert Ford
Cecil Fuchs
Betty Manzer
Robert Miller
Clair Rubel
June Wilson
Ellington Township
Charles L. Bannister
Jean Carpenter
Mae Gramstad
Marian Pimit
James Sanders
Jay Sanders
Marjie Schumacher
Mary Studer
Elmsetsborg
Mary Ganley
Wendell Hanson
Ethel Iverson
Blanche Morgan
Fernella Patticard
Mary Walsh
Arnold Wojahn
Fairfield
Mary North
Freedom
Kenneth ‘Sirkland
Raymond Donevyan
Phyllis Frederick
Muriel
Gierde
Betty Klieber
Margaret Keckenhall
Helen Mansager
Thelora Meling
Great Gak
Ebal Burger
Velma Beerles
Ginia Mileham
Doris MM. Miller
Richard Myers
Eugene Nitehals
Helen Peters
Highland Township
Verus Boyd
Opel Capener
Lawrence, Coleman
Robert Fieseler
Arlene Goff
George Griffin
Melvin Jurries
Keith McDonald
Don—calla Gham
Helen Nordblad
Wayne Masters
Donald Moran
Arlo Nelson
Melvin Nissen
Pearl Nissen
Donald Roland
Doris Sandvig
Shirley Sipes
Archie Taylor
Marian Tonderum
Nevad
Richard Calliam Wood
Rush Lake Township
Adlene Backstrom
Gilbert Griffin Jr
Maurice Kuma
Cecil Larson
Wie
Walnut Township
John Anderson
Hans Appel
Kenny Appel
David Duhn
Rosella Haag
Pearl Hickey
Jonn Jeckmin
Leona Kinnett
Jane Elinore McConneil
Evelyn Mahan
Billy O'Brien
Francis N. Schealler
Peter and Paul
Norma Bachman
Arthur Dahlhauser
Ada Mae Laubenthal
Martin Montag
Donald Schaller
Theresa Tomey
Irving J. Weber
Mrs. M. Maloney
Hamilton
County Legion
Gull Point Lodge
Okoboji
Northwest
Cedar Falls
Ben Reeves
Bolt
Alex Atte Graettinger
Bonnstetter
West Whi “Ag
Bem Reeves
Bend Emmetsbirg
Waes
Ann
Emmeraburg
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