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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1939

Page

8

Whittemore Two Day Celebration Plans July 3 and 4

Whittemore schedules a two day celebration with free attractions including Marvel serial acts, baseball games against West Bend, a Half Day evening dance, and fireworks. Features a aeroplane ride for children and chicken dinners with music by Swanee's Swing Band. Local residents and visitors attend reunions, visits, and hospital updates amid social events and community notices.

Whittemore Swanee Letis Creek West Bend

Rural Social Roundup in Ruthven Area Readers

Local column reports visits and travels of residents from Ruthven and nearby towns. Ed Myers visits Ayrshire. Francis Murray from Elizabeth NJ stays with Rev McEvoy and Miss Rashford. Royal and family notes include Maids, Lars ons, Sparks, and Meek kin visiting, plus weather dampening Barringer Eaton reunion at State Park.

Charles Parker Ayrshire University Hospital Town City Henry Closing Parker Charles Stewart Emmetsbore Larson V. SM. Shed Lena Hahn Spencer Carl Landerson George Pritchard Frances Goff Suney Guy Courtright Walter Victor Tony Wallace Vandalig Harold Wallace Oliver Iverson Carl Mary Guy Youngdale Pomeroy Mary Tverson Mary Youngdale St.Paul OM. Dé St. P Barringer and Eaton Texas West Bend D. AL Umbrell J Hundred and Sons

Community crowd gathers for church and local visits

Mrs. John Weiss and son Virgil visited Emmetsburg on Monday. Mrs. Weiss hoped to meet acquaintances in Glencoe and Maillard. Local homes gain fresh paint, and Ruthven businessmen P F Mortenson and August Clesle spent a weekend nearby. Rural residents anticipate July cottage stays, while rose time exhibitions and garden specimens attract attention. A lightning strike in Henrytown injures two women.

Russ Saunders P. J. O'Connor Glendive Mont Phil Cullen Wes Hayse John McDonnell Leo Walters Dick Vaughn Fort Dodge Sisters Presentation Academy Dubuque Helen Farrell Mason City Guy Farrell Sexton Air George Jergens Francis Duffy Rosella Voigt Algona Marlin Duffy Delbert Johnson Rolie Clarence Johnson John Waldron Ottesen George Elbert Lake Okahoji Rosella Thurlamn Ellen Thurlamn Ellen Chicago Mike Fandel Fandel Atike Fandel William Swink Hamilt Ind Walter Elbert St. Paul Lutheran Tony Bajewski McCreery Hospital Edna “Whitford Nancy Ann Niagara Falls Ray Albright Edward Waterloo John Weiss Virgil Emmetsburg Kummerfeldt Stiedi Wilcox and Moore E. P. Barringer Henry

Increased quota for CMT training announced

The War Department raises the quota of young men to be trained in Citizens Military Training in the Seventh Corps Area. General Bishop says the larger quota allows more youths to receive valuable instruction this summer, and he expresses optimism for broader benefits.

Omaha Neb Seventh Corps War Department

Movie Stars Ball At Des Moines

Des Moines hosts a large pre premiere gala at Drake Stadium with 22009 Towans invited to see film and radio stars and hear Glen Gray and his Casa Loma orchestra. Featured guests include Hersholt Shirley Ellis Beecher Hatson Errol Hinds Archer Eden, with Phil Stong as honor guest.

Des Moines Drake Stadium RKO Glen Gray Casa Loma Drake University Tom —Archer Archer Hollywood Corer Ramos

Algona Fourth Fireworks Display Promises Spectacular Show

Fireworks extravaganza planned for July 4 at Kossuth County Fairgrounds features a wide range of pyrotechnics from set pieces to aerial shells. Theatre-Dutield Fireworks Inc of Chicago contracted to supervise and ensure a record breaking spectacle, with famed effects like Niagara Falls and Fast Revolving Wheels. The display aims to outclass previous local shows and thrill audiences of all ages.

Kossuth County Fairgrounds Algona Niagara Falls Theatre-Dut‘ield Fireworks, Inc Chicago

Slacks Popular This Season In Women’s Wear

Predictions say ten pairs will be seen this summer compared with one pair last summer as women’s slacks gain popularity.

Gypsy Time Brings Colorful Styles This Season

The piece describes vibrant gypsy fashion with bright colors and flowing skirts. It highlights ruffled hems and free rein styling for the season, noting bold silhouettes and creative expression in attire.

Jong

Freeze fruits now for winter pies say horticulture staff

Dr H H Plagge of Iowa State College horticulture staff urges home gardeners to freeze ripe fruits and vegetables for winter pies and meals. He notes experiments in storing produce and recommends freezing as a practical method.

Baye H. H. Plagge Iowa State College Plagge

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