Fiftieth Anniversary of Graettinger First Lutheran Church
Graettinger Lutherans observed the fiftieth anniversary of the First Lutheran church with a two day program at the southwest town edifice. Pastors serving the charge over fifty years included Rev. Swalestuen and Rev. Gievre, Sande, Mandsager and current pastor Rev. J. F. Masted. The celebration featured Sunday services by Rev. Bergsaker and Rev. Sande, plus a sermon by Rev. Mandsager and Monday sermons by Rev. Thompson and others. The history of the congregation, originally written in Norwegian, was read and translated for the observance.
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Graettinger
M. J. Eidsmess
T. Hegland
Basie Jacobson
Charles Martinson
I. A. Iver- Son
Ais. H.N. Osher
Swalestuen
California
Howard Horswell
Martin Mybre
Horswell
Marine officer candidate to join training at Quantico
Thomas R. Martin Jr. son of County Engineer St Martin of this city, recently earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Marquette University. He plans to enter the U.S. Marine Officer training school at Quantico after visiting home. He completed scholastic work at Marquette and is slated to report July 15.
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Thomas R. “Bote, & Tin
St. Martin
T This
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Wis
Mr. Martin, Jr
Queantus
U.S. Marine Officer's Training School
Sertt
Vice
Quantico Marine School
Attorney Fay Delivers Graduation Address at Local High School
Attorney James W. Fay delivered the address at the eighth grade annual graduation exercises held in the high school auditorium in this city last week.
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James W. Fay
Mrs. Belle Van Note Dies in Emmetsburg
Mrs. Belle Van Note longtime Emmetsburg resident died at her home Monday at age 83. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Congregational church with Rev. George Ingle officiating. interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Survived by husband Daniel Van Note two sons and three daughters, fourteen grandchildren, and several siblings. Burial conducted by Foy Funeral Home.
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Belle van Note
Emmetsburg
van Note
George Ingle
Evergreen Cemetery
Herbert Doyle
John Turk
Lee O'Connor
Henry Behrends
Lou Phillips
Foy
Belle Kellum
Brownsville
Miss Kellum
Zidora
Daniel van Note
Iowa
Tinois
Hardin County
Herhusband
Vantel !van Note
Mason City
Moses van Note
Jackson
Minn
Joe Franks
Carl Forsberg
City
Harry Hanna
Forest City
William Kel- Tut
Shell Rock
Towa
Otto Kel- Tum
Boone
Elizabeth van Note
Sioux City
Charles Kellum
Onger
Baamersborg
Western Star
Congregational
Aerial Photographer Joe Jones Returns to Emmetsburg
Joe Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Jones, arrived in Emmetsburg on furlough to visit family. His brother Leo Jones has been ill in Emmetsburg hospital. Joe, a United States Marine, recently served at Keamy Field near Los Angeles and was with the Bist bombardment squadron that attacked the Gilbert Islands. He is currently in the marine aerial photography section and enjoys his work. Joe recalls a bold lieutenant from Estherville as principal pilot.
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Joe Jones
Charles Jones
Emmetsburg
Joe
Leo Jones
United States Marines
Keamy Field
Los Angeles
Bist
Gilbert Islands
Marine
Leutenant
Esthervile
Mare
Life in the Navy Told Through a Sailor’s Letter
A soldier letter from M Wollner to Mr Branagan recounts a Navy training journey starting in Kansas City, the misdirected train trip, early barbering laughs, vaccinations, and the shift of company 175 into various ratings. He notes being reassigned from bombardier to Yeomen Storekeeper and ongoing schooling as the voyage proceeds.
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Branagan
Great Lakes
Kansas City
J . Car Company
Balboa Park
No. 175
Hospital
Carpenter
al Bombadier
Air Corps
Famous Players Visit Emmetsburg For Week of Shows
The Famous Players troupe comes to Emmetsburg Monday June 15 for a full week of nightly performances. Star Dennis, Jack Campbell, Grace Wagher, and Ua Ferne Campbell headline a carefully staged season with a new red white and blue tent and a varied lineup promised to entertain audiences across the territory.
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Emmetsburg
Mr. Dennis
Jack Campbell
Grace Wagher
Ua Ferne Campbell
Northwestern Grad Wing Commander Wildcat Squadron
Northwestern University Evanston Illinois graduates in a class of 1,300 with William Branagan Jr. of Emmetsburg set to receive a Bachelor of Science. Branagan, president of his senior class and Phi Mu Delta, will join the U S Naval Air Forces as a student pilot after training, aiming for a commission as Ensign. The Wildcat Squadron, also including forty members, will enter active training soon after graduation. Admiral Wnt is slated to speak at commencement. The Technological Institute of the university will be dedicated with leaders Donald Nelson, William Knudsen, Charles Kettering, and Jesse Jones in attendance. Also noted are Margaret Ann Huson of Pocahontas and C Duane Clemens of Storm Lake, both Northwestern graduates.
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R North
Western University
Evanston
State of
Iowa
Palo Alto County
William’ S Branagan Jr
Emmetsburg
Branagan
W. J. Branagan
Northwestern
Phi Wu Delta
Branagan, Jr
U.S. Naval Air Corps
Uncle Sam
Naval Air Forces
Navjal
Branigan Jr
Northwestern University
Admiral Wnt
Fursday. v
Technological Institute of the University
Donald Nelson
War Production Board
William Knudsen
Advisory War Production Board
Charles A
Kettering
General Motors Research Corporation
Jesse Jones
Northwest Iowa
Margaret Ann Hugson
Pocahontas
C. Duane Clemens
Storm Lake
Special Meeting for Control of Inflation
A special meeting to control inflation will be held in the court room in Emmetsburg at 140 p m this evening as part of the national program. Representatives of all organizations and groups in Palo Alto county agriculture are invited to hear the program. R W Ashby Palo Alto county agent is sponsoring the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
R. W. Ashby
Fete Planned for Selective Service Departing Soldiers
Communities in Emmet county mobilize to honor young men leaving for selective service. Estherville plans a farewell with badges bearing each inductee’s name, led by local chambers, Rotary, Kiwanis, and American Legion volunteers. High school bands and patriotic groups will march alongside to extend good wishes.
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Towa
Draft Board H
Army
Estherville Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Kawanis
Wan-Tan-Ye
Morris Doyle
American Legion
Estherville
Estherville American Legion
Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Boy Scouts
Civilian Air Patrol
Cort
Emmet County
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Democrat
Onother
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Lion's Club
American Post
8 V. FW. Post
Varigas
Still in New York Navy Guard Center Receiving Sta
Fragmentary text notes Bob Culver in New York and a United States Navy Armed Guard Center in South Brooklyn. It mentions Emmetsburg Democrat, 1931 class president James Noonan, and brothers John and Tadusted from St Marys. The remainder is garbled with unclear names and phrases.
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Bob Culver
New York
United States Navy Armed Guard
Sta
Brooklyn
Emmetsburg
James Noonan
St. Mary's
John
John _ Noouen
Jett
Tao
Navy cooks dish out the naxti est thing
A reader letters section mentions Francis O'Brien and compares Navy food and living conditions to civilian life. The writer, signing as Bob Culver, notes that Navy cooks provide plentiful meals though home cooking remains preferred. The letter reflects Navy life and comfort dishes.
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Francis O'Brien
Navy
Bob Culver
Pocahontas REA Opens New Building for War Effort
The Pocahontas County Rural Electric Cooperative dedicates a new office built by Julius Skow at Pocahontas. Open House will showcase appliances and electrical farm operations as REA emphasizes electricity to boost food production during wartime. Stockdale notes enhanced service and a 7 percent refrigerator ownership among members. The cooperative, part of a regional diesel plant network, highlights REA aided rural electrification progress since 1934.
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Pocahontas County
George M. Stockdate
REA
Stockdale
Pocahontas Cooperative
Mr. Stockdale
Co-Operative
Roosevelt
Harry Slattery
St. Louis
North Central Town
Rural Electric Co
Pocahontas
Ssc
Buena Vista County
Calhoun County
Humboldt County
Towa
Iowa
First Aid Training Proves Its Value at Lake Rescue
On Medium Lake shores last week Danny Kelly nearly drowned but was saved by Phillip Brown whose CPR revived him. The local public school student’s quick resuscitation allowed Danny to breathe normally and recover. The event follows a wave of community first aid instruction encouraged by the United States government.
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Medium Lake
Danny Kelly
Ed Kelly
Phillip Brown
Earl Breen
Philip
Danny
United States
Iowa War Time Fair to Run Seven Days in Des Moines
Des Moines announces Iowa’s Wartime State Fair will span August 28 to September 3, with a food for victory campaign and farm service focus. A 4-H livestock show, open market barrow, corn and grain contests, culinary and educational exhibits, and a heavy entertainment slate including racing, circus, fireworks, and quiz events are planned to boost livestock, food production, and public morale during wartime.
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Des Moines
Iowa Farmer's
L. B. Cunningham
Iowa Public Schools
Towans
Iowa
Gunninghar
Towa
West Edward Sullivan Returns to Graettinger
Sullivan arrives home from the west coast to spend a short vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs John J Sullivan at Graettinger. He will return to the coast on or before July. The notice mentions dangers to western interests and a government watch for “yellow men” in Los Angeles. The text is fragmented and uncertain.
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Edward Sullivan
West Coast
John J. Sullivan
Graettinger
Low Angeles
Palo Alto County Farm Bond Drive Sees Rise in 1942 Income
Palo Alto County projects a conservative 1942 farm income rise over 1941 totaling 1,101,934 on five items. Hog numbers and price gains boost projections with 1943 hog record at 107,489 head and 1941 expected to 140,511. urged to invest the increased income in War Bonds to curb inflation and support the war effort. County chairman H. E. Barringer cites National Crop Record data and AAA Des Moines support.
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Palo Alto County
Sve
War Savings
Des Alpines
H.E. Barringer
Palo Alto
AAA
Des Voines
Pato Alto
Towa
Barringer
First Mass Celebrated by Rev William Steil at Assumption
A full house attended Monday’s High Mass as Rev William Steil celebrated his first Mass at Assumption Church. Dignitaries and Emmetsburg Catholic High School graduates assisted, with Rev Leo Berger and Rev Thomas Molloy among the clergy. The ceremony honored Steil, son of Mr and Mrs John J Stell.
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William Steil
Co. P
City
Father Steil
Louisville
Kentucky
John J. "Stell
Father Stell
Emmetsburg Catholic High School
Leo Berger
Thomas Molloy
Thomas Lawless
Richard Joynt
Philip Dai Jey
Leo Keirn
Albert M. Conlon
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Tor
Joé Jones
Charles
Jones
Cal
M. Wollner
Red
Frankie Darrow
The
Movies
San Diego
U.S. Navy
Northwestern Grad
Wildcat
WSL
IL Branagan JR
Emmetsburg Markets
Wm. Steil
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