21 May 1942
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
1
The Emmetsburg Fire Department warns citizens not to tail fire trucks or crowd the scene. State law prohibits following within two blocks and ambulators must stay at least one block away from a fire. A recent near collision occurred when a vehicle followed too closely to a bath house alarm.
Articles describe oil and coal as vital to wartime effort and future peacetime industries. They fuel synthetic rubber and plastics, enabling new domestic supplies and revolutionary manufacturing. Experts credit energy with wartime victory and foresee plastics and related chemistries replacing scarce metals in future production.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau urges widespread purchase of United States Savings Bonds to fund the war. He warns against relying on banks, arguing that direct public investment lowers consumer prices and strengthens the economy. He backs payroll savings and a fixed allotment of income to bond buying as a civic duty.
Charles Michelion outlines wartime duty and warns that isolationist votes harmed security. He argues the League of Nations failed, Nazi and Japanese aggression grew, and only unified support for the national cause will win the war, urging voters to judge candidates by devotion to the nation.
Dr L D B Weld asserts advertising expenditures are only about 1 percent of costs. He argues the practice yields high returns and is a prudent business investment for firms seeking growth and market visibility.
A critical look at Republican state headquarters propaganda in Iowa aims to influence the June 1 primary. The column mocks crowd turnout and party tactics while naming figures like Thornburg Miller and Hickenlooper, and notes shifts in political messaging amid wartime context and interest in governor prospects. The piece also references Senator Wheeler and Senator Herring, alongside governance concerns and past legislative actions affecting dependent children rates.
Des Moines Sunday Register profiles Merk Thornburg noting he is not a politician yet has mingled with thousands in 18 years of public engagement. The piece questions where Republican rallying support will come from before November while Democrats gain 38 seats if elections were held today.
St John’s Lutheran Church in Cylinder Iowa announces Pentecost Sunday services at 10 30 a m Sunday school after services prayer meeting Tuesday 3 39 pm confirmation class Tuesday 10 00 am and choir rehearsal Thursday 6 30 am Welcomes Mr and Mrs Truman Thompson and other guests with various visits and social happenings around Cylinder including gatherings at local homes and weekend trips among residents.
Mrs Rudolph Johnson and daughter and others from Mitchell and Estherville visited Emmetsburg shoppers. Reading party at Cylinder school. Numerous locals and visitors from Whittemore Rodman Spencer and Ringsted attended dinners, birthdays, and church events. Residents shared meals with families in Emmetsburg and surrounding towns, plus club meetings and weekend travel to Minneapolis and Fort Dodge.
St Pauls Lutheran church purchases Olaf Anderson residence at 703 North Lawler Street for a parsonage. The six room brick bungalow built in 1920 cost 10000 and needs no remodeling for current occupant. Attic space could add two bedrooms. The church has grown 50 percent in five years with a 15 percent rise last year and will dedicate the parsonage with an open house on a date to be announced.
The University of Iowa School of Nursing plans a June 3 registration and June 8 start for the first freshman class of 142. More than 100 girls have applied and the limit is 150, Director Lois Corder says. Applicants must be 18 to 32, physically fit, and have 15 hours of credit from approved secondary school.
The Plainfield Methodist church marks its 75th anniversary with the reactivation of a church bell silent since 1919. The bell, donated in 1836 to the Plainfield Presbyterian church, was stored after the building was abandoned. A grandson of the original donor will oversee placing the bell in its new location.
Announcement of candidacy for Supervisor Third District Palo Alto County for Republican primary on June 1942. Also announces candidacy for Fourth District Supervisor under Democratic primary on June 1, from Roy T Peterson Graettinger Iowa.
A fragmented local listing shows individuals including Jos. McNamara Julius Stow A H Piper John Hammes and Thee McNulty referenced in an employment or roster notice. The readable text hints at a community record or hiring panel with these names appearing as participants or subjects of the notice.
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