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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1942

Page

7

Women's Association Elects Officers at Congregational Church

The Women's Association of the Congregational church elected officers led by new president Mrs J W Woodbridge, succeeding Mrs Allen Bailey. Other officers include vice president Mrs F C Christensen secretary Mrs Guy Campbell treasurer and missionary chairman Mrs Fae McFadyen. Vernon Volunteers meet May 26 at Mrs John Brown's. 36 attendees heard a spinach tomato corn canning demonstration and enjoyed lunch. Junior Farm Bureau visit June 4 featured Ray Sorenson on Rural Safety and Farm Bureau programs with films from the 1941 State Farm Sports Festival. Miss Winifred Martin of State Extension led singing as 30+ youth plus sponsors gathered.

Women's Association of the Congregational Church of This City J. W.woodbridge Allen Bailey F. C. Christensen B. Walker Guy ®. Campbell Fae McFadyen Vernon Volunteers John Brown Margaret Pratt Ray Sorenson Farm Bureau Ray. Sorenson Junior Farm Bureau Sorenson Winifred Martin State Extension Service Lee Ziegler Miss Martin Ali Ashby Roll Coil Stephen Luse Bob Neary Maurice Harold Drew Lawrence Drew Aneha Quamn Ruth Stillman Harlan Place

Home from New York Navy man visits Cylinder parents

George Goeders stationed with the Navy in New York arrived in Cylinder for a brief furlough to spend time with his parents Mr and Mrs John Goeders.

New York George Goeders Navy John Gotders Cylinder

Eleven Palo Altoans Joined Avenger Squadron Enlistment

Eleven young men from northwest Iowa joined the Avengers Squadron at a Spencer high school ceremony. Floyd Eugene Norte of West Bend and Gerald Voor Frink of Ringsted were among the Palo Alto county recruits. Attorney James Pay of Emmetsburg spoke, with Al Coupee of State University also appearing. he is a Navy DOW member.

Iowa Avengers Stadion Spencer High School Japan Pearl Harbor Palo Alto County Floyd Eugene Norte West Bend Gerald Voor Frink Ringsted James Pay Emmetsburg al Coupee State University DOW Navy Town City

Funeral services for Nicholas Goeders held in Emmetsburg

Nicholas Goeders 85, sudden death at Algona June 4 revealed in last week’s Democrat. Funeral conducted by Rev M McNerney in Emmetsburg Saturday morning. Interment at St John’s cemetery. Pallbearers from Goiders families and friends. Goeders born Germany June 15, 1856, would have turned 87. Immigrated to U.S. as a young man, married Mary New in Dubuque March 13, 18. Lived Algona Akron Alton before farm near Kiinder. Survived by eight children, 24 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, six siblings. Family notes decades of residence in Algona Emmetsburg Armstrong.

Nicholas Goeders Algona Democrat Emmetsburg M. McNer Iney St. John’s Cemetery Dwayne Gohr Minneapolis Garfield Gohr Charles Cit Ted Goeders Fort Dodge Paul Gard Gylinder John Goeders Cylinder Jerry Goeders Foy Funeral Mr. Goeders Germany America Mary New Caledonia Minn Dubuque Iowa Akron Alton Icviinder Armstrong Birs Laway Su‘Sie Tony. Goeders Mason Ciers Emme L da Rssie Goeders Anna Capesius Kate Pins Sioux Falls S. D

Death of Thomas Miller in Armstrong area

Thos Miller aged 36 died Tuesday evening at his son Thomas's home in Armstrong after years of ill health. A long time farmer in Great Oak township, he retired decades ago and later worked in Estherville railroad shops. Funeral 9:00 Friday at Armstrong Catholic Church, then interment in St. John's cemetery Emmetsburg. Survived by sons Joe and Thomas and daughters Mrs Sampson, Mrs Niece Beach, Mrs Waldron, Mrs Joyce.

Thos. Miller Armstrong Thomas Miller Great Oak Township Emmetsburg St. John's Cemetery Estherville Joe Los Angeles Cal Thomas Miller Sam Sampson Glendive Mont Niece Beach N. D John Waldron Whittemore Jos. Joyce Emmetsturg Township

Stolen Car Found Near Ruthven After Crash

A car owned by CHf ford Wycoff of Estherville was stolen from the Wycoff garage early Sunday. Thieves abandoned the auto four miles west and two miles south of Ruthven after backing into a deep ditch and getting stuck. No suspects identified.

Chfford Wycoff Estherville Wycoff Ruthven

Palo Alto County Board Completes Primary Canvass

The Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors completed its official canvass of the primary election results on Tuesday, noting no serious changes. Officials confirmed finalized tallies and released certification of the canvass.

Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors

Pre-Glider School At Spencer Is Opened For Training

Spencer hosts one of several pre glider schools to train Army Air Forces students in small motor planes. Instructors and civilian staff will run split day sessions with deadstick landings and glider style procedures. The project centers on Spencer airport with auxiliary fields and civic support from Clay county groups including 4 H, Lincoln school, and local clubs.

Spencer Army Air Force Weldon A. Steinmann Army Air Forces Training Detachment Daniel F. Hunter Cedar Rapids Army Clay County United Service Organization Union Lincoln School Spencer Country Club Spencer Reporter West Okoboji Lake Spencer Fair Grounds Clay County

Ted McCarty to Enter U S Navy School

Ted McCarty returns from Omaha, Nebraska to Graettinger for a brief family visit. He has completed three years at Creighton and on July 6 departs for South Bend Indiana to enter Notre Dame University’s naval deck officer training school to condition and ready him for further naval assignments.

Ted McCarty Omaha Nebr D McCarty Graettinger Ted Creighton South Bend Ind Notre Dame University Ses Notre Dame

Sioux City Priests Attend Annual Diocese Retreat

Priests of the Sioux City diocese are gathered in Sioux City for their annual retreat this week. The retreat runs from Monday through Thursday evening with regular pastors and assistants present, and services are being conducted by Rev. William Stell, C.P., who is temporarily serving the local churches.

Sioux City William Stell C. P

Injured Iowan Narrowly Escapes Death in Idaho Crash

Miss Ellen Weiland of Emmetsburg, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Weiland, had a close brush with death on June 3 near Gooding Idaho. Traveling with five other Iowans bound for defense plants, the group collided with a water tank truck near the Gooding airport. Weiland suffered a cut knee and sprained ankle but is recovering and continues toward Tacoma to visit her brother Otto Weiland at Camp Lewis.

Ellen Weiland Frank Weiland Emmetsburg Gooding Idaho Weilland Otto Weiland Camp Lewis Tacoma Wash AL O Yowa Miss Weiland Carl Nelson Company of Wast

Weather and farming wisdom for drought and soil care

The piece discusses unpredictable rain patterns, the constancy of average yearly moisture, and the need to adapt crops and conserve soil. It urges contour farming, drainage management, windbreaks, cover crops, crop rotation, and prudent fertilizer use to endure war years and safeguard land for future generations.

Relapse Suffered by Local Youth Leo Jones

Leo Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Jones, entered Kemmerburg hospital earlier this week for further treatment. He had spent about two weeks in the hospital suffering from poliomyelitis, later moved to Alaborne where he showed improvement before the latest health setback.

Leo Jones Charles Jones Kemmeraburg Hospital Leo Willering Poeu- Ronis Alaborne

Church Notes from Various Congregations and Services

Newspaper brief lists church schedules across Trinity Episcopal Free Methodist Bethany Lutheran St Pauls Congregational and others. Includes worship times, Sunday school, confirmations, Luther League conventions, mission activities, and a Vacation Bible School program with notes on attendance and special speakers.

McCarty to Visit Graettinger From Baraboo Defense Plant

Kitty McCarty daughter of Mrs D E McCarty of Graettinger spent years in Des Moines at the state house and now works in a Baraboo Wisconsin defense plant in the mailing department She plans a Graettinger visit soon.

Iss Kitty McCarty D. E. McCarty Graettinger Des Moines State House Baraboo Wis Iss McCarty

President Roosevelt Delays Gas Rationing in Midwest

The president announced a two track plan to save fuel by scrap rubber collection and reducing driving. If successful, Midwestern gasoline rationing will be avoided. if not, rationing remains possible. The statement was issued on a Wednesday morning.

Middlewest Roosevelt Foe Midrile West

First Mass for Father Steil Celebrated in Emmetsburg

Rev. Charles Eneip and Rev. Ignatius Sigux Falls assisted in Whittemore while Rev. Roderick Miscy preached in Des Moines. After the Mass a dinner in Assumption gymnasium featured the Emmetsburg Catholic High School Choir. Father Steil, a Passionist, was ordained in Louisville on Memorial Day and has strong ties to Emmetsburg and Palo Alto county.

Whittemore Charles Eneip Ignatius Sigux Falls Louis Savage le Mars Roderick Miscy C. P Des Moines Father Steil Assumption Gymnasium Ladies of the Assumption Emmetsburg Edward Lilly Sioux City Father Stell Louisville Hentucky Floersch Palo Alto Emmetsburg Catholic Ohio Detroit Michigan Chicago Steil Sheil Tis Vineyard of the Lord Exaumersourg Will

Local dinner guests honor Fries family on graduation

At the Fries home Sunday Mr and Mrs Francis Fries hosted Mr and Mrs Howard Fries and their daughter along with Mrs Mary Fries to extend congratulations and good wishes as he embarks on a new life chapter in public service.

Hioin Mary Fries Mrs Howard Fries Francis Fries

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