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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
5
Local veterans meet at VEW hall on July 4 at 9 00 to organize for the day. The town will mark the nation s independence with a large parade free lake rides and a dedication at a new state park and golf course on the lake shore. Distinguished guests from many organizations will attend the festivities.
Staff Sergeant Michael J Schumacher son of Mr and Mrs Leon ard Schumacher of Emmetsburg was listed missing over Germany since April 19 and is reported a prisoner of war in the Reich. Parents notified by the International Red Cross, telegram says prisoner of war of the German government. Schumacher was a tail gunner on a B 17 that bombed Eschwese, Germany, on April 19. plane damaged in combat but details scarce. He trained at Army Air Schools in Texas Angola and Cobos and attended Grand Island high school. Local friends in the community hope for a letter soon.
A car crashed at the dead end of a gravel road two and a half miles north and one and a half miles west of Osgood Saturday night. Owner driver Harvey Frank Wolff, 21, Dickens, had a facial gash. Injured seriously were Maxine Sullivan Graettinger, Violet Tobin Osgood, Marion Trickett Ayb, Laverne Vierow, Paul Gookingham Ayrshire. Reports say the car failed to turn at the end, crashed into a ditch, and all occupants were shaken and injured. Sullivan later hospitalized in Graettinger for X rays. back injury feared but no fractures found.
Farmers from Rodman area rallied to Walter Lenz’s farm to rescue a soybean field. Thirteen tractors, three disks, two harrows, three planters and two plows were used from 9 AM to 6 PM to plow, harrow and plant seventy acres, feeding a celebratory dinner for the workers.
Whittemore residents announce a town Fourth of July celebration featuring a pipe band procession between Whittemore and Five Rock, a street dance, a dog show, lawn games starting at 10:70 pm, downtown ball, and a Chinese supper in the Seaboard tail area.
A stolen automobile was recovered at Graettinger by Marshal Jensen and returned to its owner, a farmer near Rolfe, with the driver Billy Robertson, 27, arrested there and held for auto theft charges or recommitment. Robertson, paroled, faced transfer to Emmetsburg. case fate pending.
The Emmetsburg post office will observe a holiday schedule on July 4, closing for the day and resuming normal hours the following business day. Local patrons are advised to plan mail and pickup accordingly.
Donald Hofstad, seaman second class, and Captain Henry Helgen Jr. of the marines, described a reunion far from the South Pacific front. Hofstad wrote parents about a flotilla of officers passing their tent, praising Helgen and noting hopes he may return home soon.
Laurens sub-district Methodist ministers and families gathered at the Rev and Mrs A F Schuldt home. A dinner was enjoyed in the church parlors and the afternoon was spent in trains acting business for the churches.
Captain Joe Gleason son of Ruthven postmaster is home on a thirty day leave after flying a P-38 over Sicily and Italy. He has two years in service and fourteen months abroad, earning medals for missions over enemy lines where flak was fiercest. He trained at Thunderbird Field Arts, Minter Field Cal, and Luke Field Ark.
Towns across the county reported strong participation in the fifth war bond drive. Officials led by Mayor St. Bartagw and county chairman tally broad support with totals around twenty thousand to one hundred ten thousand dollars.
Full day of festivities at Super Park featuring parades starting Southside, 9:00 AM, and 1:00 PM, with bands, flag drills, and remarks by Senator Shaw and Lt Governor Blue. A horse show, athletic contests, swimming, diving, band concerts, a boat parade and firework display fill the program, plus awards and park naming contest results. Food and amusements, plus concourses, are available throughout.
The Cubs will host Whittemore in a puck game Sunday, July 2 at 2 pm with Barry Aver as manager.
Emmetsburg youths Alan Frederickson and Dick Frost escaped a fatal crash when their Stinson Monocoupe plunged into West Okoboji Lake near Arnolds Park after the propeller broke free. They described the sudden water landing and the pilot’s attempts to control the craft as friends aided by Barbara Barringer Paul Frederickson and Jimmy Hansella. The boys had boarded a two dollar flight from the lakes airport and were returning from a ride when the engine faltered and the propeller detached.
A Gamble Store update notes several improvements across floors. The main showroom furniture display was reorganized under manager John Most, while basement quarters were torn up and redeveloped for better arrangement.
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