Palo Alto men ordered for pre-induction exams
Seventeen Palo Alto county youths are ordered to report for pre-induction physicals for the armed forces. They will form the first local contingent to report at Fort Snelling Minnesota since Camp Dodge closed. Names include Fay Emmetsburg Strain Graettinger Mueller West Bend and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
John EK. Madsen
West Bend
James E. Wright
Mallard
William A. Thompson
Emmetsburg
Lous E. Letscher
Rolfe
Robert A. Means
Emmets
Bers
William S. Brown
Osgood
Leo I. Grady
Graettinger
Carroll N. Rasmussen
Luverne J. Peterson
Ruthven
Fort Snelling
Carl ‘W. Rosburg
Ellsworth B. Sampson
Luverne B
Richard G. Eckert
Edwin Langfitt
Eugene B. Laws
Curlew
Lee M. Lemmers
Francis D. Hughes
Edward C. Garlock
County Bond Drive Falls Short by Fifteen Thousand
County is about 85 percent of its $990000 War Bond goal with a gap near $16,000. War Bond chairman Mayer Barringer reports the shortfall centers on E bonds and says more sales are needed to meet the quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fale Alte
Mayer H. E. Bar— Finger
E .Bomds
Mayer Barringer
Toll Calls Grow Delayed by War Demands in Iowa
Central Iowa Telephone reports toll calls doubled from March 1943 to March 1944 as war constraints slow long distance service. Servicemen and families drive demand. government rules delay circuits, forcing retries and longer waits at Emmetsburg and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn D.walton
Central Iowa Telephone Company
Glenm
Emmetsburg
Washington
D. C
Car Stolen And Found Near Whittemore
Joe Kelly reported his automobile stolen while night crawlers hunted near the courthouse square in front of the library. Mrs. Kelly saw two men drive away. the car was later found abandoned in Whittemore with no painting equipment missing and no damage. Police investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kelly
Court House Square
AAA Seed Harvest Payments Announced by Palo Alto AAA
Lawrence D. Brennan, chairman of the Palo Alto AAA committee, said farmers can receive the regular AAA payment of 3.50 per acre for harvesting legume and grass seed. Additional special payments offer 3 percent and 2 percent per pound on red clover seed and alfalfa with cleansed basis, with no cap on total payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence D. Brennan
Palo Alto
AAA
Brennan Seid
Ruthven Soldier Wounded in France and Missing
Corpl Bern ie Johnson with American forces in France was slightly injured on June 14. Relatives received the telegram. further details to follow. Mrs A L Bragg reports Lieut Robert T Frage missing since May 21 after his ship was hit, with no word on crew status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
Bernie Johnson
France
A. L. Bragg
Lient
Robert T. Frage
15Th Air Forces
Italy
Brags
Land Sale in Palo Alto District Fetches 212 A Century Dollar
A well improved quarter section in Palo Alto county sold for cash at 212 an acre, totaling 34 900 dollars, the first time in years a local quarter brought over 200 per acre in recent history, in a deal negotiated by H E Barringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
H. E. Barringer
Local grocer sells cafe interest and takes new job
Elmer Schacht announces the sale of his half interest in the Main Street cafe to Roscoe Kuhn who becomes sole owner. Schacht will continue operating his grocery and will serve as representative for Vacuum Process Co of Omaha in Palo Alto Dickinson and Emmet counties selling canning supplies this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Schacht
Main Street
East Main Street
Roscoe Kuhn
Elmer
Vacuum Process Company of
Omaha
Palo Alto
Dickinson
Emmet
First Communion Planned for Eight Children Sunday
Eight children are set to receive their First Communion this Sunday with shared prayers and a reception to follow. The event will take place at the local parish church, led by Father Michael Carter, with families invited to attend and celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suly
Soty
Harry Avery Heads Local Legion Post
Harry Avery of Rock Island was named commander of the Leonard Reardon Legion post at a Tuesday night dinner and election at Hotel Kermore. He succeeds Joe Passell with Leonard Eberle elected vice commander and Melvin Hand adjutant. Frank Meade named chaplain, Carl Hoffert sergeant at arms. L. L. Lease of Wesley spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Avery
Rock Island Stadon
Leonard-Reaoo~ Brien Legion
Hotel Kermore
Joe Passell
Leonard Eberle
Melvin Hand
Frank Meade
Carl Hoffert
L. L. Lease
Wesley
Lease
Meeting of Iowa War Chest Committee July 17 at Courthouse
County Chairman Basil McEvoy urges all township chairmen and workers to attend the July 17 meeting at the courthouse. Plans will be discussed and workers reminded to participate. McEvoy noted 1943 quota was 10000 with 5000 over-subscription. 1944 quota expected near 10500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa War Chest Committee
Basil McEvoy
McEvoy
Algona
Palo Alto County Red Cross Records Notable Quarter
The executive board met at Mrs. Laura Schroeder’s home to review activities from March 31 1944 to July 1 1944. Expenditures totaled 636 dollars for project materials including sweaters blankets and mittens. Home Service costs reached 325 dollars for telephone and telegram charges with cases aided locally. A soldier aboard ship sent a thank you letter for kit bags given to the group as they prepared for overseas duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County “American Red Cross
Laura Schroeder
Home Service
Palo Alto County
Five Generation Baby Judy Marie Fay Reported
Week old Judy Marie Fay girl is born to Mr and Mrs Robert Fay of Emmeteburg. Grandparents include Mrs Marie Kunert of Spencer and Mrs Ed Ault Myes of Estherville. Great Grandmother Mrs Bridget Bannon lives in Brookings while a great great grandmother is over 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Marie Fay
Robert Fay
Emmeteburg
Marie Kunert
Spencer
Ed Ault Myes
Esthervile
Bridget Bannon
Brooking
Judy Marie
Bob Soper Serves in Navy Crew At Great Lakes Victory
Bob Soper son of E H Sopers earned wide notice as a member of the 12th regiment Towing crew at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. His unit won the center championship and tied the at time record among 28-foot cutters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Soper
E. H. Sopers
12Th Regiment
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Bob
Ttt
Cena
Cornel
Celebration Called The Best Ever In Emmetsburg
The Fourth of July celebration cost the Chamber of Commerce 364.27 according to Secretary E A Skewis. Plans discussed for next year include boat rides for all ages and rides such as a merry go round. Seaplane operators from Little Falls want to return with a four passenger craft. Fireworks fate remains uncertain. Carl Wigdahl questions resources while Carl Robbins leads postwar planning and dredging efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
E. A. Skewis
Court House
Emmetsburg
Little Falls
Minn
Carl Wigdahl
Carl Robbins
Three Doctors Address Rotary on War Medicine Advances
At the regular Rotary program in Emmetsburg three physicians Dr Brereton Dr Nelson and Dr Cretameyer spoke on sulfa drugs penicillin and new war related ailments including tropical diseases and the limited local supply. They cautioned against indiscriminate use and noted war time hospital demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Kermore
HL. Brereton
P. O. Nelson
F. &. Cretzmeyer
Brereton
Nelson
Lon Helgen
William Zunkel
Dr. Brereton
A. E. Piper
A. S. Piper
Helgen
Jon Atwell
Reporter
Nomination Named for 14th District Judge Post
About 50 attorneys from the 14th Republican judicial district met in the courthouse to nominate Harry E. Narey of Spirit Lake for the district judgeship to succeed F. C. Davidson of Emmetsburg, who is not seeking re election. A resolution praised Judge Davidson for 21 years of fair service and was passed unanimously with F. & Van Alstine of Pocahontas serving as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th
Republican Judicial District
Harry E. Narey
Spirit Lake
F. GC. Davidson
Immersburg
Davidson
Srr
Reek
F. &. van Alstine
Pocahontas
F. C. Davidson
Emmetsbers
Iowa
Fourteenth Judicial District of
David
Hla
Emmetsburg plans dredging of Five Island Lake projects
The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce will push a $200,000 dredging program for Five Island Lake aimed at deepening key areas and widening channels while preserving a duck hunting spot. Officials and visitors from the Izaak Walton League expressed support, stressing erosion control and shoreline protection amid prior unofficial approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Island Lake
Emmetsburg
Lower Park
Rock Island
Jackman
Izaak Walton League
The
Conservation Commission
C. R. Ballowell
Dubuque
Iowa Walton League
League
Arthur W. Smith
Five Island
Chuck Morling
Morling
Lon Helgen
Co of C
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Tawste
Canna Wury
Fort. Snelling
Duane C. Allen
Rodman
John Jans
Vincent A.satern
Beets
Ruthven School
Gene Wigdahl
Sam Wigdahl
Rathven
Wat
Main Street Cafe
Legion
Mae
County Red Cross
Celebration
Rotary
Judge F. C. Davidson
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