13 Nov 1941
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1941
Page
1
In Palo Alto County the Emmetsburg Democrat notes hunters prefer small parties to reduce crowding and risk. It argues the season offers better odds and plenty of meat, while a few families plan trips to city for end of day hunts. Mrs Walter Pitcher and Mrs Jack Jensen are mentioned in local notes.
Martin Fisherty of Ayrshire was 2 csber in town Bronday is Barbara Tunniclit. Miss Mary O Connett Dr. Edw. Robbins of Byarsrae spent the weekend in the home of his brother C. E. Robbins, run this ety. John Howard and Edw. Duncan of Lansing were Emmetsburg callers enroute to Sherburn Minn to visit Mrs Jens Thamsen, seriously ill. EL McCuthan with the United States Army at Denver Cole arrived in West Moines Sunday where Mrs Nelly entered the Veteran's hospital for fever treatment. A D Ruddy of Grainger spent Sunday with his son-in-law and daughter north of the city, then to Spirit Lake to visit several Sl j in the home of his daughter Mrs George Schreyer. Mr and Mrs Thos Carrigan returned home Friday night after an Illinois Wisconsin trip visiting Mrs Carrigan's sister and family Mr and Mrs Barlan Hesseting in Darlington Wisconsin.
The article discusses AAA committees and crop expectations for 1942 in northwest Iowa. It notes that heavy October rains and adverse conditions have reduced oat yields and increased feed use for livestock, impacting demand and production decisions for corn wheat and potatoes in the region.
Several obituaries and community notes mark a busy period. Funeral services for Jennie Bleck are reported at Gilmore Chapel. A new baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs James Schade l in Palo Alto hospital. Community members visit relatives, celebrate prizes, and attend club and church events. A telephone line rebuild crew works locally. Mrs J G Fogarty hosts Chat a Lot club. A A Brownlee wins travel prize. The PITA meets November 13 and Lesson Auxiliary gathers November 12. Family visits span Webb to Curlew, with Keeney family moving into a new home. Two sons and families, including Ernest in New Braunfels, stay overnight. Weather, storms, and local life themes accompany the week’s notices.
Ruthven residents report visits from Ruthven and Milford families, new tenants move into the Kennedy residence area, and Hodgson family relocation with Ni Hodgsen to work at Stewart welding shop. Tables of visits include Mary Muiry from Emmetsburg and Clyde Fiscus guests in town. Ann Austin celebrated with friends. Roy Hagedon remains bedridden due to varicose vein risk. Ray Gleason family relocates to apartment rooms.
The Curlew Methodist, Baptist and Prairie View churches announce services this week with morning worship at 11, Sunday school at 10, and midweek activities. A series of seven youth rallies across Ruthven, Emmetsburg, Ayrshire, Curlew, Ploverens, Ware, Havelock and Mallard will start this wintry program. Other items include a society meeting with Mrs Albert Daggei on November 20 and a silver wedding anniversary at the Gustafson home. New furnace installed at Curlew Methodist.
Community mentions list guests from Mason City and Chicago with visits to the Clausen and Easton households. Cedar Rapids visitors arrive for a Curlew weekend. Rawsons travel with Mrs. Rawson. Local students, hospital cases, and a recent appendectomy are noted. Snow storms halt schools and hamper travel as road crews clear routes. Shoppers and residents from Emmetsburg appear in weekend roundups, with multiple households named.
Town hunters turn away from large gang drives and opt for lone hunts as the pheasant season begins in the state. Reports indicate fewer parties are gathering, with some hunters pursuing smaller, more solitary outings.
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