Rare drug streptomycin cures Tularemia in Iowa girl
Beverly Nelson of Emmetsburg, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. P. O. Nelson, rapidly recovers from tularemia after a wood tick bite. The infection resisted usual treatments until streptomycin, a new drug, arrived from Boston. She had fever weeks and will be immunized against future tick bites.
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Beverly Nelson
P. O. Nelson
Beverly
Nelson
Walter Bierring
Gierring
Iowa City
Cepter
Boston
Mass
Iowa
University Hospital
Nelsons
Emmetsbureg High School
Salvation Army Drive Aims To Raise 2200 In Palo Alto County
A county wide Salvation Army campaign opens Monday June 24 and runs through next week to raise 2200. Residents urged to donate any amount to support the Marching Forward effort. Gilbert leads a new county committee coordinating workers and drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Innis
Gilbert
Papers For A Year For 3 50 With Two Papers
Emmetsburg introduces twice weekly service and offers a combined annual rate of 3 50 for both The Democrat and The Reporter, with The Democrat on Thursdays and The Reporter on Tuesdays. Individual yearly rates remain 2 50 for The Democrat and 2 00 for The Reporter. Rates vary by residency. credits applied to current dual subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
The
Democrat
Reporter
Jowar
Fisherman Dies While En Route to Fishing Trip
Henry August Geilenfeldt 42 of Algona died suddenly in an eastbound auto near Cylnder while traveling to Spirit Lake for a fishing trip. Robert Stephenson of Algona, the driver, said Geilenfeldt slumped and died. he was pronounced dead at Emmetsburg hospital. The coroner cited unknown causes.
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Henry August Geilenfeldt
Algona
Cylinder
Spirit Lake
Robert Stephenson
Algonz
Gellenfeldt
Stephenson
Emmetsburg
Foy Funeral Home
Geilenfeldt
A. J. Brink
Palo Alto County
Wally Named Head of Knights of Columbus in Emmetsburg
Francis Sass McNally was elected grand knight of the Emmetsburg Knights of Columbus at a recent election. He succeeds Joe Dirkx. James Conway Jr was named deputy grand knight with Lawrence Jarville as chancellor and C J Berger recording secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis "Sass" McNally
Emmetsburg
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Joe Dirkx
James Conway, Jr
Lawrence Jarville
C. J. Berger
Lawrence Hickey
Charles Hughes
B. 5. Culberts
Divorce Granted in Mis English Spouse Case
Judge Jerry Stillman of Algona granted a divorce to Douglas Vincent Ankeny of Palo Alto County from Betty Clements Ankeny of England. The decree notes their only child Eugene Elliot Ankeny remains with the mother in England. Ankeny’s attorney was Arthur W. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Stillman
Grecitier Named Iowa Athletics Business Manager
Paul Grecitier has been appointed business manager of athletics at the University of Iowa. The move places him in one of the university’s most important administrative posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Grecitier
Curlew and
Emmetsburg High
Athiete
University of Iowa
Eighteen Muscovy Ducks Hatch On Whittemore Chimney
The John Moshbachs of Whittemore witnessed an odd incident as a muscovy duck laid eggs on a smokehouse chimney and then explored the ark ventilator. Eggs broke and odors grew, prompting Mr. Mosbach to pile a box atop the vent as the ducks continued their chaotic nesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore
Mr. Mosbach
Mom Muscovy
Rid
Republican meeting set at Town Theatre in Emmetsburg
The Palo Alto County Republican convention will meet in the Town Theatre in Emmetsburg on Friday June 28 at 10 a m. Delegates committeemen and committeewomen are urged to attend with speakers including Arthur W Smith Harry Linn and Frank Koch. The notice lists local party members and delegates from Freedom Valley Fern Valley and Highland with specific names.
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Palo Alto County
Emmetsbure
Republican Central Committee
Ani
Betn
Harry’ Linn
Frank Koch
West Id. G. O. P
Ballenbach
Ida Ballenbach
Wm. Fogarty
Orrin Edwards
W. Bargman
F. W. Lentz
A. F Helmke
Thos. McCormick
John Walker
C. Hayes
Highland
Ralph Lightle
Hazel Dana
Hazel Lofan
H. A. Wasner
Dr. Dana
Louis knocks out Conn in eighth at scheduled 15 rounds
Cap Nelson and other Emmetsburg fight fans favored Louis in the Lewis Conn bout per The Democrat poll. Dan and Dr John Ryan praised Louis to win by knockout in about the eighth, and Louis delivered the eighth round knockout after a scheduled 15 rounds on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap Nelson
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Dan
Louis
Dr. Jobn Ryan
Doc
Mr. Conn
Iwla Byland
Newspaper page reshuffle shifts editorial and ads
The Democrat moves the editorial page from its traditional page 2 to the second page of the section two. Want ads, previously on page 4, will now appear on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Filipino Girl Allegedly Marries Soldier in Philippine Islands
Rodman Peters reports a man named Rudy stationed in the Philippine Islands claims he has married a Filipino girl and intends to remain on the island, according to a letter obtained by Loder of Rodman.
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Take Loder
Rodman
Pis
Rudy
Philippine Islands
Swisher to Speak at Palo Alto County Centennial Event
Dr. Jacob A. Swisher of the University of Iowa History Department will deliver the address at Palo Alto County Centennial celebrations. A long-time State Historical Society contributor, Swisher is noted as a top Iowa history expert and has served on Iowa City educational and civic bodies. His talk is expected to draw on deep historical knowledge and regional Pioneer history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Swisher
Department of History
State University of Iowa
Palo Alton
University
The
State Historical Society
Palimpsest
Iowa Journal of History and Polities
Dr. Swisher
Towa
Emmetsburg Defeats Spencer Hine In Spree
Emmetsburg's league baseball team beat Spencer's independent club 12 to 9 in Spencer Sunday. Emmetsburg added a hitting spree with twenty one blows to Spencer's nine in a good game.
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Emmetsburg
Spencer
Rain Ends Hot Weekend Spells Slow Spring Progress
Emmetsburg records three days of rainfall and cool temperatures after a near 100 degree Saturday. Farmers welcome moisture for oats but seek hot dry weather for corn as the week progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Mercury
Emmetsburg Reporter shifts to Tuesday publication date
The Reporter and Democrat will publish on Tuesdays and Thursdays respectively. Both papers go on sale at Emmetsburg drug stores and be delivered Tuesday afternoon through city carriers and post boxes. Rural routes receive distribution Wednesday morning.
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Emmetsburg
Cook's
Crowe's
Ert Hughes
the Kermore
Focal Drug
Democrat
Marine Mobile Unit to Visit Emmetsburg for Two Days
The Marine recruiting unit arrives June 24 and 25 to acquaint young men with Marine Corps opportunities. Veterans will display captured Japanese weapons and show Marine Corps films. Public can view combat scenes and other Marine material on the square lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Mobie
Marine Corps
Marine Combat
United States Marine E| Square
Permit Renewal Schedule Set for Palo Alto County Drivers
Sheriff Tom McCaffrey announced a county wide plan for renewing drivers licenses. Central renewal station at the courthouse reports strong applicant turnout. Mobile one day stations will operate in Gradtlinger Ruthven Ayrshire Mallard West Bend Depew Rodman with specific dates and hours listed.
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Tom McCaffrey
Palo Alto
Court House
Gradtlinger
Ruthven
Ayrshire
Dam
Mallard
West Bend
Depew
Rodman
Tractor Upset Injures Farmer Near Rathven
W Roland a farmer north of Rathven was badly hurt last Saturday afternoon when a tractor slid on an embankment at Lake Center school house and rolled over him. He suffered head and hip injuries and was taken by ambulance to Spencer hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T W. Roland
Rathven
Lake Center School House
Roland
Spencer Hospital
Ashby elected to Palo Alto County Agricultural Council
R W Ashby was elected to succeed the late Fra AOTL as a member of the Palo Alto County Agricultural Council at a group meeting in the AAA offices on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fra Aotl
Palo Alto County Agricultural Council
AAA
Democrats hold county convention at court house in Palo Alto
A Democratic convention of delegates from Palo Alto county will meet Friday June 28 at 10 a m in the county building court room. J W Conway of Cylinder is chairman and delegates committee men and committeewomen have been notified by post. The central committee will meet at 2 p m in the court house. Names listed include L J Mulroney Nevada Paul Barrett Mary Fransco Nick Geelan Ruth Curran J Grady Bridget Moran Jack Hughes Theo Miller and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Palo Alto
J. W. Conway
Cylinder
Conway
Central Committee
Court House
Nevada
L. J. Mulroney
J.L. Nears
E. P. Downs
Joe Flynn
Alice Schupfer
J. L. Neary
Highland
Nick Geelan
Mary Fransco
Paul Barrett
Ray Brown
Joe Grady
Ruth V. Curran
Francis Geelan
Mary Geelan
Bridget Moran
Jack Hughes
Peterson P. Franusco
Ellis Amick
Walnut
J. Skow
Manus
Delesetis
VL. O'Connor
Mary McManus
Sadie McCarty
J. J. Skaw
John Sullivan
E. P. Duhn
F. A. Peterson
Roy Friedall
Henry Westergard
R. T. Nane
Abe. Christensen
Tom Sullivan
John Carney
ML. Murphy
Phil O'Connor
Leong Leonard
Jim Duhn
P. McManus
Silver Lake
Milo Josifek
John Fargan
Theo Miller
Booth
M. A. Donahue
Charles J. Linnan
Emmetsburg Adopts Twice Weekly News Service
Emmetsburg plans a new two-issue weekly news cycle with The Reporter on Tuesdays and The Democrat on Thursdays. Notable local items include the death of Mrs. Charles Siegle, 90, after 61 years in Emmetsburg, and Joe Kibbie Sr marking his 90th birthday on Sunday. Mayor Garlock warns night horn honkers in Mallard as Council Oak bowling team earns top league honors. Grant Smith reports cattle losses from recent electrical storms estimated at 3400 with no insurance.
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Emmetsburg
The
Democrat
Charles Siegle
Joe Kibbie
Garlock
Mallard
Council Oak
Grant Smith
Graettinger Ul Farmer
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