Veterans recall 88th division link to Normandy invasion
Local veterans from Emmetsburg recall the 83rd and 88th divisions that fought in World War I and their possible roles in the Normandy campaign. Fred Lorig describes the rough Channel crossing and the trek from Cherbourg through fighting sites like Toul and Metz as Ike’s forces advance into France.
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Channel
France
83Rd Division
Fred Lorig
Emeedsburg
Fred
Cherbourg
Peninsula
Lorig
88Th
Ing
Alsace-Lorraine
Paris
Eisenhower
Toul
Metz
Fourth of July Celebration Plans At Superpark Sod Medium Lake
City committees list chairmen for the July 4 event with bands, horse show, free boat rides, wall games, and lake pageant. Notable organizers include A W Smith, Phil Bough, B A Skewis, Carl Wigdahl, and E A Skewis. A large crowd is expected and boat owners are urged to offer rides for children.
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Superpark
Sod Medium Lake
Canter Club
Larl ‘Wigdahl
Agaee
B. Nesobacn
Horse
Francis McNally
Paul Shain
al Jen Bailley
A. W. Smith
Phil Bough
Stard
B. A. Skewis
Carl Wigdahl
AW. Hoy
Art McDonald
Merrill Kerwick
Earl Beebe
Harvey Beatty
Charles Spies
Ward Hampton
Charles Morling
Leo Brownfer
Cera Hofstad
A. H. Piper
W. P. Wittmer
Frank Hanson
C of
Gilbert, Knudson
K. D. War- der
Illness Ends Life of Fred Beschorner in Emmetsburg
Frederick Beschorner 72 of Palo Alto County died after a long heart illness at his Emmetsburg home. Funeral services were at Assumption church with burial in St. John's cemetery. He married Margaret Hickey in 1908 and had five children including Fred Jr. a prisoner of war in Germany. The family moved from Illinois to Iowa then to Emmetsburg as health failed.
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Frederick Beschomer
Palo Alito County
Emmetsburg
Assumption
Beschorner
Illnois
Illinois
Fred Beschorner
Margeret Hickey
Hickey
Francis
Mary Leners
Margaret Thompson
Robert
Fred, Jr
Germany
Emmetsberg
Iowa City
Kelly Brothers Reunite Far Afield During War Service
Edward Arthur and Thomas Kelly, three brothers from Whittemore and former Emmetsburg residents, met in the South Pacific while serving in separate ships. Art is aboard the destroyer Paul Ham Brom, and Tom and Edward serve on the carrier Yorktown, exchanging a long awaited family reunion thousands of miles from home.
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Edward
Arthur
Thomas Kelly
South Pacific
J. Kelly
Whittemore
Emmetsburg
Paul Ham Brom
Tom
jEdward
Yorkstown
Local Doctor's Brother Dies at 59 in Dubuque
John Cretzmeyer a longtime athletic director and coach at Lerath Academy died at 59 after weeks of illness. He coached football undefeated seasons in 1927 and 1940 and served as mathematics instructor. Survived by widow, son John Jr, daughter Anne, four sisters and two brothers. Funeral held at St. Mary's Church in Emmetsburg.
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F. X. Cretzmeyer
Dubuque
John Cretzmeyer
Francis Cretumeyer
F. XX. Cretumeyers
inEmmersburg
Des Moines
Duburque
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Waverly
John Cretumeyer
Leras College
Columbia College
Leras Academy
Cretmmeyer
John | Jr
New York
Anne
Cretzmeyer
Charles Cretzmeyer
Algona
Joe
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Oretameyer
Kerber Named Palo Alto County Supervisor in 3rd District
John Kerber a farmer north of Cylinder was appointed to the Palo Alto county board of supervisors to fill the third district vacancy left by E. A. Huskamp who resigned. Kerber serves until the general election in November when the vacancy will be filled. The appointing trio of county officials were Messrs Martin Thompson Ed M. Thompson and Mrs Elien Brereton. Huskamp a Democrat had served since earlier illness prompted resignation. He was reelected in 1942 for a three year term starting January 1 leaving two and a half years unexpired.
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John Kerber
Cylinder
Palo Alto
Emil A. Huskamp
Fenton
Elien Brereton
Board of Supervisors
Huskamp
Fern Valley
Fairfield
Independence Townships
Cylimdér
Fairfield Township
Rodman Ir
Mrs Schroeder Dies At 74 In Home Tragedy
Mrs Chris Schroeder, 74, died at her home Wednesday night after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday afternoon at 2 from the Schroeder home and 2:30 at the Congregational church with Rev. George Ingle officiating. A fuller obituary will appear in next week's Democrat.
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Chris Schroeder
Schroeder
Congregational Church
George Ingle
Eight More to Leave Soon For Service Examinations
Palo Alto county men were named for pre induction exams at Camp Dodge with eight slated to depart soon. The board also listed twenty seven selectees who passed entrance tests and will report for training on June 21 at Camp Dodge. Names include Lea Kinnett Osgood John McNutt Cylinder John Thompson Jr Cylinder Robert Bruhn Cylinder Clarence Lentz Emmetsburg etc with multiple towns represented and a note that Camp Dodge may close soon for training.
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Palo Alto County
Camp Dodge
Palo Alto
Cylinder
John Thompson, Jr
Robert E. Bruhn
Glarence E. Lentz
Emmetsberebert
McNally
Emmetspurg
Lea” Christensen
West Bend
William H. King, Jr
Emmetsborg
Meryl C. Yeoman
Emmetsburg
Gilbert S. Gjerde
Daniel W. Lutroe
Lester T. Stigman
Kenneth E. McCombs
Graetinger
David George Freeman
Gyslinder
William Eugene Mason
Ayrshire
Antone TerYeen
Graettinger
Vernon Willem Gard, Jr
Ruthven
Donald Robert Hynes
Proposed Airport Sites Considered In Emmetsburg
Guy Richardson of Jefferson and a State Aeronautics board member visited Emmetsburg to confer with the chamber of commerce aviation committee on locating an airport here. He toured the area with Gilbert Place Lee Brown May Wright Buck Van Gervelde and Edward D Kelty.
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Guy Richardson
Jefferson
State Aeronautics Board
Emmetsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Richardson
Gilbert Place
Lee Brownlee
May Wright
Buck van Gervelde
Edward D. Kelty
Homecoming of Gerald Mottalty From Army Service
Gerald Mottalty arrived home this morning from New York after military service with the army. He was received as medical discharged veteran after discharge from service and prior to his return.
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Gerald Mottalty
New York
Army
Memorial Rites For Sgt. Murray In Emmetsburg
Memorial services honor Sgt. Two lmaS Murray killed in action in Italy on May 13 at St. Thomas Catholic church. The Rev. Mason led a solemn sermon praising his coaching at Emmetsburg Catholic High and urging a world secured by the Four Freedoms. Veterans and Legion members attended. a gun salute and taps closed the service.
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Twolmas Murray
Italy
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Clarence Farrelly
Tequiem
Vic
American Legion
John Schissel
W. F. Mason
The
Assumption Catholic Church
Father Mason
Sgt. Murray
Emmetsburg Catholic High
Fish Fry Friday Draws Large Crowd at State Park
A large crowd of Sportsmen attended the Emmetsburg chapter of the Izash Waltar League fish fry at State Park Friday evening June 16 at 7 o'clock. The June meeting featured free coffee and fried bullheads, with attendees asked to bring their own dishes. Earle Beebe, the league president, acted as chief cook frying the fish in deep fat.
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Emmetsburg
Izash Waltar League
State Park
Earle Beebe
League
Breeders Co-Op To Meet Friday at High School Auditorium
The Palo Alto Breeders' Co-operative will hold a meeting at the Brmetsburg High School auditorium Friday night. Permanent agreements will be signed by members and a large attendance is urged as many important organization matters will be discussed.
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Palo Alto Breeders’ Co-operative Association
Bmmetsburg High School
Medal Honoring Sgt Tom Murray for May 13 Death in Italy
Sgt Tom Murray, who died in battle on May 13 in Italy, received the Expert Infantry Medal after going overseas. His mother, Mrs Tom Murray, was advised of the honor. He was selected from a large group of soldiers for the award, which he had earned months earlier.
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Tom Murray
Italy
Tom
Emmetsburg Golf Club Hosts Member Tournament
Members of the Emmetsburg Golf Club enjoyed a tournament with club players competing in a members only event on their home course. Details of scores and victors are not provided in the readable text.
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Emmetsburg Golf Club
Emmetsburg Plans Fifth War Bond Campaign Drive
Emmetsburg launches a 60 member rapid fire drive Monday to raise 90000 dollars for the Fifth War Bond Loan. Mayor Harold E Barringer and Art McMonst4 will lead, with the band playing as workers tour the city. Buyers may pay via stamps or banks, with credit limited to specific banks and stores. Bonds mailed or available for pickup. last day is July i.
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Emmetsburg
Harold E Barringer
Balo- Alto
Art
McDonald
C. Penney
John's
Wigdshl Brothers
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le Havre
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Normandy
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Baden Beatty
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Donald
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Jeddy
Etmey Weil
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Mili
Feary Willeghem
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