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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
3
The choir joins other circuit choirs for practice as the Esthivile Luther League convention meets at the Armstrong Lutheran church from June 13 to 15. A large turnout is urged, with plans for attendance across the circuit. The event includes worship services and community prayers, reflecting a strong church fellowship.
The seventh sine of the Federal rural electrification program shows about 2 million farm families now served by REA power lines, a pace boosted by private utilities. Since 1935 REA funding built 334,090 miles of line serving 1.16 million farms and rural consumers, with 296,142 miles active and 776,065 connected by March 1, 1944. The program aided Camp Shelby and defense production, while REA loans of 367 million financed farms, poultry, eggs, meat, and other agricultural outputs amid national defense needs.
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June church events include worship at 9 a m with Sunday school after, youth and Dorcas Society meetings, and a Ladies Aid gathering. Nearby residents and visitors shared meals and greetings. several families hosted guests and attended district meetings. Local social notes describe travel to Des Moines and Forest City, hospital news, and community dinners at Cylinder city hall.
A week of farewells and parties unfolds as residents bid goodbye to Mrs S A Savage a long time telephone operator bound for Brainerd Minn. Graduations at Ottumwa Heights College draw Cathy OBrien and Mary Reener noted for honors while others plan weddings and teas. Local nurses move on to new roles and a welding school prospect closes with card prizes and hospitality.
Son traveled to Davenport Wednesday to be present at the graduation ceremonies for Mary Quvite Schmidt who completed a college program in electronics. Frank Bestenlander and Mrs Goff spent Sunday with the school family in Spon gation northern Minnesota. Thomas Farrell and Bernice joined the Thomas family in Davenport for St Ambrose College graduation services. Jebha Stefer and Emily visited Omaha after Maurice’s Creighton University studies. Helen Ford returned home after teaching in Barnum for a year.
Mallard Iowa notes recount Albersch visiting his sister in law Mrs Fred Hahn in Minnesota and local residents visiting relatives in Spencer and Emmetsburg. The Mallard band opened its summer concert series in the city park while Miss Alma Dawson from Huntington Park California spent time in town.
Readable items cover visits and gatherings across Mallard Ayrshire Emmetsburg and surrounding areas. Names include Dawson Hagan Turner Gilman Fox Barrett and Mulroney. events list showers reunions picnics and attendance at confirmations church notices and a Mother Daughter banquet with speakers and local officials.
City Council met in special session May 12 1941 to hire surveyor Guy R Campbell for tail ditch maps and discuss water main extension. May 27 1941 permits granted for James Neary warehouse and J J Martin improvements at residence. Regular session June 2 1942 grants include John D Hall Burnhams Francis Murray improvements and building permits for Kelly Ausland Calls Carl Spies. Beer permits issued to Kwaldrow Price Galentine Clum Pa padakes and OBris upon bond.
A time honored testimonial touts FFUNDER'S TABLETS for indigestion gastritis bloating and heartburn caused by gastric hyperacidity. The ad appeals to readers with a special trial offer urging immediate action and personal experience as proof.
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