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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
1
France asks for peace amid devastation as German forces advance. Britain faces grim choices and potential expansion of war. The piece weighs past and present imperial power, predicting how Britain may mobilize colonies and endure pressure from Nazi aggression.
An editor in a nearby county received a warm bouquet from citizens amid songs by a church quartet and a minister’s brief address. Husky youths carried the editor to a Model 180 plum sedan as the town watched in attention. The piece continues with reflections on Iowa growth, aviation plans, and the need for state leadership to awaken to prosperity and population. It cites Ding Darling and debates on sending troops, education, science, and national advertising shaping public life.
The piece rails at contemporary intellectuals who mock religion and moral law as childish fairy tales. It argues that simple religious truths endure while godless thought leads to societal ruin, claiming today’s conflagration proves the folly of secularism and the necessity of faith.
A wary, opinionated forecast ahead of the Republican National Convention. James Haggerty’s NYT survey is cited on Dewey’s possible first ballot, Taft’s strength, and a potential deadlock with a dark horse. The piece argues unity, defense readiness, and patriotism as GOP priorities, warning of imagined dictatorship concerns and post election paths.
June 16 1940 Cylinder Iowa program at St John’s Lutheran Church includes morning worship at 10 30 am Sunday school after services prayer meeting Tuesday at 8 o’clock choir rehersal Thursday at 8 o’clock and Ladies Aid meeting June 27 at 2 pm An ice cream social is planned at city hall Friday June 21 hosted by Methodist church women. Numerous local visits baptisms and gatherings noted with residents from Cylinder Emmetsburg Graettinger Algona and Spirit Lake attending church events and social occasions.
Reports say western shipyards and airplane plants face serious disruption from fifth column activities in labor ranks. Sabotage has occurred but efforts are underway to stamp it out. Westerners call for removal of all aliens.
Sunday visitors included Andrew Neffield and daughter Lorraine from Minnesota and Mrs Clyde Salven with children from Graettinger calling on Mr and Mrs T E Thompson. Some also spent the day at the home of Mr Johnsons brother Albert and family.
The Fenton Woman's Club organized its first Hobo Day in the park with members and guests in disguise. A highlight was Hairbreadth Harry arriving in costume, knapsack on his back and tubing shoes, crowned King of the Hoboes with a tin can crown after a prearranged parade and picnic.
Thieves stole an estimated 250 to 309 bushels of shelled corn from Dr J T Waite's feedlot cribs at Fenton last Sunday night. They broke a gate padlock and removed inner gate wire, driving in with a truck. No clues on suspects per Kossuth County Sheriff Casey Loss who investigated Monday evening.
Dairy expert C Y Cannon of Iowa State College argues heat and feed shortages drive summer milk drops, not flies. He notes cows seek shade in hot sun and pasture quality matters. silage and grain can offset losses, with higher grain needs as pasture dries and milk output rises.
An OCR read lists names and titles for the school board and affiliated clergy. President John D. Thacker leads the Board of Education with Dr AsA Thelle as superintendent, joined by directors Mrs Dan Kelly and others. Clergy from Congregational, Methodist, and Bethany churches are referenced alongside educational leaders.
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