16 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
1
A storekeeper shows a traveling salesman a clerk who will take over the store in two years, then the clerk will work for the salesman to regain control, implying a revolving leadership bet within the shop.
Fragments describe a ceremonial welcome on a June day in 1959 with reference to England and plans, noting careful notes and ongoing sessions. The text hints at a national event or visit and mentions proposals or exercises, with emphasis on a positive reception and the significance of the stay.
Fragmentary notes depict a polarized scene with distrust toward the White House and Democratic leaders. The piece hints at internal conspiracies, a push for Parker’s ousting, and concerns about party unity amid broad public scrutiny.
The weekly page lists services at St Johns Lutheran Church with morning worship at 10:30 and Sunday school after. A prayer meeting on Wednesday at 5, choir rehearsal Thursday at 8, and a cylinder board election for teachers is noted. Local social items include visits by Ruthven and Des Moines residents, a well attended Luther League convention in Depew, and a Rambath family reunion at Soper Park. Alex Johnson injured in a ladder fall while painting a house.
Algona unveils new pyrotechnic show at the fairgrounds featuring revolving od center Gallonpades. Giant colored wheels and dual action Whitlers ignite a backdrop of gold and colored stars, creating a spectacular ground display never seen before.
Sunday school and Bible classes at 10. Divine worship at 11. Sermon on Christian Discipleship. Circuit meetings at 2:30 and 8:00. Ruthven Zion church no evening service. Sewing circle Thursday at Elmer Prink home hosted by Mrs Elmer Frink and Mrs Chas Hansen. Luther League summer meetings Sunday evenings at farm homes. Bible school begins Monday at west side grade school with Marguerite Helgeson and Miss Sarriet Landing as teachers. Worship emphasizes knowing Christ as Savior.
Walter Wagner, pastor, leads Divine service next Sunday at 10 a.m with Sunday school at 9 a.m Bible class canceled due to the 9 a.m Fairville sermon. Summer school runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Dorcas society meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Wagner host. Second Walther League meeting at 6 p.m. Russian Festival events planned at Mallard and Lotts Gres with 2:40 p.m. services. Textile consumption statistics for 1937 noted.
Fragmentary chatter shows Prankle asking about beauty fading and a mother answering with tomorrow. The text ends abruptly with a stray line about the corn hog ratio dated 2 May, suggesting a newspaper snippet mixing humor and old market terms.
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