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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1939
Page
1
The piece argues education must adapt to meet rising demand for skilled workers. It notes shortages in carpenters, electricians, mechanics, and other trades while universities remain crowded, delaying higher education for many in diverse communities. It questions current education and governance in shaping progress and opportunity.
Bureau of Agricultural Economics figures show 1938 arm export values up 4 percent from 1937 and 25 percent above 1952, the last pre Roosevelt administration year. The increase stems from a trade agreement now in effect with twenty different countries.
A fragmented screed discusses old age pension plans and political backlash. It critiques fear as a vote booster and questions the affordability and feasibility of instituting large pension provisions.
Reports claim Hitler may offer peace to France Britain and the United States in exchange for colonial concessions. London hints Chamberlain seeks pacific options while Congress moves toward stronger neutrality laws and the nation builds a growing peace time defense.
A fragment notes Ohio Democrat Martin Sweeney, 34a, offering a provocative reply last Thursday that drew attention. The context and full details are unclear from the damaged text.
A dense OCR led list shows a church social at 1930 hours and a long run of local names. It mentions family events, travel, and visiting relatives, plus an ice cream social raising $16.00 and numerous residents from Stover Ventura and Port Dodge towns attending events and gatherings.
Local garden club event featured measurements and tours with members including Miss Margie Gio and Mrs De él Esty. Social hour followed the afternoon program at the Simeon hotel with hospitality by Mrs Rutledge and Mrs Stedman. The gathering honored Miss Virginia Middiero a bride to be, with shower gifts and a missionary talk planned for Bethany Church.
Sunday school and Bible study announced for near Sunday. Speaker Duhn home pastor TS Wicks of Rothores will deliver sermon. Everyone urged to attend devotion and Christian fellowship meetings. Sewing circle at Mrs. Simer Fring and Mrs. Charles Hansen choir practice Thursday 5 pm. Ladies planning to present Stand at upcoming circus celebration next Monday and Tuesday. May God grant grace.
The article announces missionary Kathryn Eeyhoe from India as the speaker for the regular Ladies Aid meeting in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon June 21. It invites all to attend and enjoy tea. The Epworth League plans a camp outing at Lake Okoboji Methodist grounds from July 10 to 16.
Mev. AL Schrock and Viest announce Third Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion at 11 o'clock. Hofler of Fentin'were in town.
A one day hog cholera vaccination school will be held at Loometsbirz city hall on June 2 with Dr. K W Stoudser from Iowa State College leading the Extension Series. Attendance this county event previously reached 48, with costs averaging 76 cents per person and total tuition of 30.4.
A Collier's Weekly writer observes three paradoxes about dying and disaster. Swans do not sing as they die, trats do not leave a ship before it fails, and starving persons feel little or no discomfort after the first three days.
Iowa exposition officials reveal plans for the upcoming State Fair August 23 to September 1 highlighting champion checker players and teams, a baby health contest awarding cash and medals, a women’s hobby contest with cash prizes, a rural women’s chorus tourney, livestock and crop judging, a state horseshoe tournament, a checker tournament, a fiddle contest for seniors, butter makers contest, and a team pulling contest among others with substantial cash awards. Additional contests across home makers farming and livestock activities to be announced.
Towans may obtain event entry rates and blanks from the Secretary of the State Party. On Tuesday morning Rev Mr CL Thompson visited Bronx City to canvass members of First Lutheran Church for the Centennial Appeal. The Swastika club of Freedom township rescheduled its meeting from July 6 to July 13 at Mrs. Sam Stroup's home.
Croagh Patrick in County Arasoe remains a famed monarch of a mountain, though readers note its apparent height is amplified by high atmospheric conditions making the hills seem twice their true elevation.
Directory listing includes names and titles for school leadership such as president, superintendent of schools, and religious or civic affiliations. Readable fragments reference Pa thang Taith and St Pat's Heaneclicat nat along with Rev. W.E. Ws.
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