30 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
1
Mixed text outlines a public financing proposal with references to Social Security, a station, and a large fund estimate around 8.5 million. It mentions timelines for submissions, expected tax or revenue impacts, and possible future steps, but the fragmentary wording obscures precise actions and entities.
The Republic of Nations Committee, alias of the Liberty League, filed its receipts and expenditures with the House Clerk showing 188 611 dollars received and 111 721 dollars spent in early 1939. Prominent donors include Alfred P Sloan Jr and several listed Rockefellers while many gifts were 4000 dollars each. Democrats claim such funding highlights partisan contrasts and questions of influence.
Jefferson Herald reports Tom White uncovers an 1889 letter from his grandfather James White detailing land tax practices in Soda Bar, Palo Alto County. The document explains tax timelines, delinquency penalties, sale procedures, and redeemer rules, offering a glimpse into post Civil War land economics and local life.
Emmetsburg Iowa editorial argues against a third Roosevelt term. The writer roasts long tenure as aristocratic barnacle and calls for a constitutional limit of two consecutive Senate terms. D X Loss signs with stern warning about continued political entanglements.
Miss Jean Barringer received a gold pin from the Bam dion School of Commerce for achieving a net typing speed of 75 words per minute with three minutes testing and few errors. The award was presented at a Hamilton School of Commerce assembly. Barringer, a graduate of the Junior Secretarial course, is employed in Emmetsburg.
Warning that typhoid cases rise in vacation months urges travelers to drink only department approved water and pasteurized milk, to avoid contamination while passing through states on summer trips.
The University of Iowa bagpipe unit the Scottish Highlanders completed an east coast tour. After Washington D C they performed three concerts before packed crowds, then moved to New York for the World’s Fair with over a dozen appearances. They drew large crowds, attended events at the Pair and Jaws Alumni dinner, appeared on Guy Lombardo’s radio program, and were praised by New York papers for faithful clan costumes and dances.
Iowa will introduce 1940 orange and blue plates for automobiles ending in blue numbers. The blue and white end tuck Hearse plates will be replaced with an orange background and blue figures. The color change aims to improve durability, with former acting motor vehicle commissioner Borace Aie noting white proved unsatisfactory.
Morning worship next Sunday at 10 30 am Sunday school after services Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 Choir rehearsal Thursday evening at 8 Confirmation class Thursday at 9 am Welcome to our services.
Mt. GC Thompson presides at Bethans Lutheran Church withBirday pastor. Sunday services 11 am. no evening worship. Bible school and classes planned. Clear Lake Bible Camp runs July 9 to 15. Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp to be held at Danish Lutheran camp.
The church lists events from July 5 to 23 including Choir practice Thursday at 3 and a Luther League meeting at Sam Torkelian farm on Sunday evening July 5. It notes a large crowd at Henry Duhn home last Sunday and welcomes people to worship Sundays, with the church often crowded but always room available.
Stated Sunday services at 10:00 a m with Holy Communion. Sunday School at 9:00 a m. Announcements at parsonage Saturday afternoon and evening. Ladies Aid to meet Sunday at 2:00 p m in the church basement hosted by Mrs Otto Echmeling. Walther League meets Wednesday at 8 p m. Men’s club next Thursday at 9:00 p m. Quarterly congregation meeting Friday July 7 inviting all men to attend.
Vergil E. Beard of Plansfield married Beulah M. Hurd of Nash on Monday afternoon at 2:30 in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. M. G. Thompson. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Nanz.
Congress passed the first pension act on March 1 1816 granting officers twenty dollars monthly and privates eight eight dollars, for nine months or more service in the Continental Army or Navy or to war end, upon proof of need. The note also mentions 1936 production costs rising two hundred percent over 1833.
Observations from Iowa State College plots show oats with high smut levels this season. Varieties Jogold Towar and Towa 103 105 exhibit 10 to 4 percent to 10 to 20 percent smut. Dry soil and cool germination likely caused the infection. seed treatment with Neydehyde helps control. A state survey is underway to map spread and advise farmers on seed treatment next year.
Report states newborns cry immediately but cannot weep for three months while fear glands mature. Authors note that early crying signals instinctual response and early development milestones influence infant behavior.
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