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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
1
The article, attributed to Charles Michelen, weighs U S responses to German actions at sea amid warnings against intervention. It critiques isolationist chatter, notes Nazi propaganda, and compares potential American steps to past actions against Barbary pirates, while pondering indemnity or reprisal.
The Dorcas Society met Tuesday afternoon with members and guests including Virgil Nelson and Charles Weluon among attendees. Bernard Solberg and Mrs Edw Schbert visited from nearby towns as the group organized activities and fellowship in the community.
A steering toward conserving energy across the Atlantic states is urged. The American Automobile Association pledges a campaign to reduce gas consumption by slower driving and better engine tuning. Bureau of Standards notes efficiency drops with speed from 130 mpg at 30 mph to 5-6 mpg at 80 mph. The bituminous coal counselors push summer purchases to ease fall transport of crops and defense materials, warning against panic buying while noting coal supply remains ample.
Several leading American automobile manufacturers are asked not to raise prices as today’s earnings show profits are sufficient. The government requests a production curtailment of up to 50 percent to free space and equipment for defense needs, with adjustments for any losses. Cooperating firms, led by General Motors chief Knudson, support the plan and hope for continued public backing.
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Fairville residents Fairville Fewyne Jime 3B Wh and Mrs Havin Beeselecd with Genaghier Meriva Lloyd Berke ier LeVeun Prise were guests of Mr and Mrs Vets Holmes of Bmesed Mars Henry Manse and darer tex Heien eccommenies Ast Berke Iend of Gyimder to Wahoo Netz Semdes Mrs Art Borrchand and Mr and Mrs Sxym rem ec oke writ to Sierdon Minn whee they visited Locie and Theodore mess Zhey ako weet to Jefes Ass Arma Beas Baie Probe wes 2 business cal ler in Maso City Miss Marion Fimnested Mrs
Bleckwenn home hosts Mr and Mrs Gilbert Bieckwren and family at dinner. Neighbors and relatives from Harr Eomersburg and Renwick attended. Walther League skating party at Emmecsburg drew many. Sunday guests included the Baul Vorgena Lelandhartelman and Dora Lasts families.
Rev and Mrs A F Rehder and son Bert hosted supper after Lois Creek Mission Festival at the school basement Sunday. Ladies Aid held a picnic at Harrison Park Bearmetsburg with about 26 attendees. Mrs Ernest Votteler attended Woman's Club picnic at Soper Park. Congregation plans to participate in July 14th celebration in Soper Park with church parlor offerings and youth stands. Robert Starkey of Graettinger visited town Monday. Mr and Mrs Ruantler of Washington DC visited local friends this week. Ben Stafford of Mallard was in Emmetsburg Saturday.
Feb M C Thompson pastor leads Sunday school at 10:00 and divine worship at 11:00 with a sermon The Lost Found A special offering will support vacation Bible school An open house follows in the afternoon and evening A sewing circle meets Thursday afternoon at the Charles Hansen farm home Hostesses Mrs Clas Hansen and I Choir practice at the Eimer farmhouse area
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