California Officers Arrive For Emmetsburg Gypsies
Emmetsburg prepares as Merced County officers race from California to escort a married couple and a young woman from the Boone Valley show to stand on a California warrant for grand larceny and alleged robbery of a blind man. Sheriff Miller reports delays due to July Fourth celebrations and needs for extradition papers.
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Emmetsburg
Democrat
Mercedenunty
Calif
West Coast
Dick Miller
Iowa
Miller
California
Mallard
Boone Valley
Joe Marks
S Rer
West
Wichita
Kan
George Marks
Fatherville
Merced County
Merced
Sacramento
Marks
Spencer
Estherville
George
United States
Massachusetts
Texas
Draft vs Voluntary Enlistment Raises Draft Obligation Details
Emmetsburg Army and Air Force Recruiting Officer Cress warns 18 year olds that a one year enlistment does not fully discharge the Selective Service obligation. Completion leads to a four year reserve term and possible yearly active duty, with other paths requiring continued service or reactivation. A three year enlistment is presented as the shortest path to complete discharge, with branch selection and reserve duties noted.
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Cress
Emmetsburg
Army
Air Force
Armed Forces
United States Army
United States Air Force
Iowa aviation survey highlights growth and gaps in 1947
The Iowa Aeronautics Commission report drawn from the State University of Iowa review notes a high private and commercial flight presence with 691 of 1,760 planes in commercial use and about 1,000 in private operations. It cites 200 airports, seaplane activity on eight lakes, and nearby airports within two to three miles of towns. it also records 8,950 pilot licenses and plans to expand aviation under state guidance, while mentioning a fatal accident in Humboldt and a Knoxville mail carrier’s retirement after 17 years.
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Iowa
Iowa Aeronautics Commission
Department of Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering
State University of Iowa
Iowa Aviation Today
Towa
Towans
Heavernhe
Seven Die In Truck Wreck Near Grand Junction
Seven persons perished when a truck overturned near Grand Junction last week. Ninety hogs escaped death as the semi trailer carrying them toppled, sparing most of the animals amid the crash debris.
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Grand Junction
Fitches Helped England Starvation Crisis in 1555
During the great famine in England in 1555 wild fitches a fennel flower and coarse peas provided nourishment. The hard but nutritious seeds helped many avoid starvation.
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England
Ultraviolet Lamp Kills Germs in Fridge
A new ultraviolet lamp designed for home refrigerators will kill bacteria and food odors for about five cents a month. The lamp screws into a niche inside the refrigerator cabinet, providing a compact sanitation solution.
Subscription Rates for Trade Territory and Outside Areas
Rates listed show a $2.00 per year subscription in the trade territory with 6 months at a reduced rate, and $1.25 to $3 months options. Outside the trade area prices appear as $2.50 for 6 months and $1.50 for 4 months, with additional unclear percentages.
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Joseph P. Hand
Ayrshire
Graettinger
Alfred McNamar
Algona Rendering Co
Agr
Hansen
Emmetsburg Irendering Works
Glenn Henrich
Estherville Rendering Service
Earl Tuttle
Davis Packing Co
Charles Hof
Humboldt
Joose
Howard Hunt
Knoxville
FELCO
Co-Operative Grain Co
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