New Revenue Law Affects Postal Rates and Theatre
The new revenue law, effective April 1, raises theatre and postal rates. Hawkeye Theatre admissions change with 9c for children, 0c for high school students, and adults at Yc plus 6c federal tax. High school and adult tax equalization follows federal rules. Postage increases apply on routes from 2¢-40 to 3¢, air mail to overseas 6¢ per half ounce, domestic air mail 8¢ per ounce. Public adaption will take time as rates are explained.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Watson
Vyyidt
Graettinger
Prairie Gold Area Council scouts plan summer camps
Prairie Gold Area Council releases details for three Scout camps at Gull Point Lake Okoboji Dolliver State Park and Collivary State Park Des Moines River south of Fort Dodge Open to all council Scouts Gull Point runs June 25 to July 16 Dolliver hosts July 16 to July 23 Camp staff includes Paul Lisher Fort Dodge council camping chair and Lyman Osam council executive Features include Green Bar Council troop planning nature study crafts swimming archery campfires star study and more Troops may bring one adult leader per eight days free of charge. final trip to Philmont Rocky Mountain Scout Ranch near Cimarron New Mexico to cap the season
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Prairie Gold Area Council
Pexioda
Gull Point State Park
Lake Okoboji
Collivary State Park
Des Moines River
Fort Dodge
Dolliver State Park
Hamilton
Webster
Greene
Sac
Humboldt
Prairie Area Council
Gulf Point State Park
Paul Lisher
Lyman Osam
Green Bar Council
Philmont
Rocky Mountain
Cimmaron
New Mexico
Mrs Tom Hamp son Hurt In Fall On Sidewalk
Mrs Tom Hamp son suffered a painful fall on the sidewalk near the J A Fleming home Tuesday. She was carried by Martin ambulance to her home and will be taken to Emmetsburg hospital for x rays, with possible broken bones suspected. Easter Flower sale planned all day Saturday April 8 by Methodist church members with flower displays by high school youths at Mc Williams Hardware. Orders to Donald McWilliams Beverly Jones or Rev Miller.
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Tom Hampson
J. A. Fleming
Martin
Emmetsburg
Methodist Church
McWilliams Hardware
Donald McWilliams
Beverly Jones
Rev. Miller
Adv
Quiet Town Election Brings Multiple Races to Ballots
Gractiner held a Monday town election with George re-elected as mayor for a third term receiving 109 votes over Roy T. Peterson's 42. James Duhn won assessor with 119 votes against A. C. Christian son's 28. Mary McManus kept treasurer with 156 votes. Five council seats went to Oral Bonstead, Ray Gla zier, Bert Anderson, George Gractinger, and M. F. Gilbaugh, totals ranging from 154 to 165. 183 ballots cast and about 25 spoiled. Two new council members are Bert Anderson and Gilbaugh replacing Clemmenson and A. Jensen. A. C. Christian sen retired as assessor. The first meeting of the new two-year term will be held Monday evening with three planned meetings.
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George
Gractiner
Roy T. Peterson
James Duhn
A. C. Christianson
Misa
Mary McManus
Ag Folz
Oral Bonstead
Ray Glazier
Bert Anderson
George Gracttinger
M. F
Ted) Gilbaugh
M. F .Gilbaugh
Clarettce Clemmenson
A. Jensen
A. C. Christiansen
Editor Deemer Lee Undergoes Surgery At St. Marys
Estherville Daily News editor Deemer Lee had a surgical operation at St. Marys hospital Rochester on Wednesday of last week. He is recovering well and expects to resume duties at his desk in a few weeks. The Times publisher expresses happiness at his steady recovery and wishes continued improvement and a full recovery.
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Deemer Lee
Estherville Daily News
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Times
Lee
Bake Sale Planned by Catholic Ladies' Aid Society
The Catholic Ladies' Aid Society announces a bake sale at Mitchell Grocery on Saturday April 8. More details will appear in later issues of the Times.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Mitchell Grocery
Timea
Seed Improvement Urged for 1844 Planting in Palo Alto
Iowa State agronomists urge farmers to plant disease and weed resistant seed adapted to local conditions. Soybeans offer at least 2 bushels per acre gain with area suited varieties and proven practices, including closer spacing, seed inoculation, and weed control. Oats may yield 12 to 15% more with new varieties such as Tama and Con trol. Corn gains come from 4 kernels per hill on rich soils, while seed testing guides planting rates. Germination results vary for oats, with some samples as low as 28% and others near 98%. Farm Bureau notes oat germination tests for March 24 were planted, with results due by March 31 and April 1 for local farmers.
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Palo Alto
Iowa State
College Agronomists
Iowa
Tama
Boone
Control
Marion
Farm Bureau
Prairie Gold Area to Host National Scout Camp
Over 127000 acres were granted to the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America by Phillips interests. About 5000 Senior Scouts nationwide are expected to camp there this summer with Prairie Gold Area sending one or two patrols of older Scouts to August. Eligibility requires health, age 15+, first class, and troop endorsement. Last year two patrols served two weeks camping and ranch project work. this year the Senior group will embark on two weeks of camping as a focused adventure with a staff age director accompanying one member of the professional team.
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National Council of the
Boy Scouts of America
Phillips
Prairie Gold Area
Service Corps
National Council
4 H Basketball Tournament Planned At Ayrshire Gym
Four townships enter a county 4 H basketball tournament at Ayrshire gym with games on Wednesday March 29 and Friday March 31 starting at 8 00 pm. Vernon vs Booth in the first game, Silver Lake vs Lost Island in the second, losers meet at 8 pm for consolation, winners meet in the county championship. Free admission for all.
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Ayrshire
Vernon
Booth Townstips
Market Day Sale Set for Graettinger April 8
The Graettinger market day sale is planned for Saturday April 8 with auctioneers and the clerk anticipating a strong sale. The event logistics and timing are highlighted as a favorable date for bidders and sellers alike.
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Graettinger
Red Cross News And Prisoner Of War Kit Display
Local Red Cross items note the drive is progressing well though full report awaits completion. A prisoner of war kit is shown in the Red Cross room window for a few days before it heads to Ruthven. Mrs Hamilton reports the Hawkeye benefit grossed over $90 from the Western Union show enjoyed by attendees.
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Red Cross
Gradlinger
Times
Ruthven
March Tax Time and Home Project News Update
Property taxes due in March with April 1 penalty. Home Project women gain pamphlets on Latin America from Farm Bureau to study Inter-American affairs aiding wartime cooperation. April programs should feature Pan American themes. Readership encouraged for annual book reports and nutrition/tailoring course updates. County Home Project committee to reconvene in May.
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Home Project
Fred A. Brown
Farm Bureau
Mexico
County Home Project Committee
Donor Wm Herke Gives Corn to Red Cross Auction
A bushel of hybrid corn from Wm Herke was offered at the market day sale in Geettinger with proceeds to the local Red Cross chapter. C Jackman bought the corn for 10 dollars and arranged his own disposal method to benefit the Red Cross. The Times credits Mr Herke for the generous donation.
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Times
Red Cross
Gtxettinger
Wm. Herke
The
Red Grogs
C. Jackman
Jackman
Herke
Winter Weather Week Details Snowfall and Cold Spells
A week of winter weather with heavy snow Sunday into night and flurries Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures ranged from 10 to 24 above with no real spring feel yet.
Lost In Land Farm Bureau Meeting At Center School
The Lost In Land Farm Bureau will hold its next meeting at Center School Monday evening at 8 15 pm. District No 2 pupils will run the program. Rep Glenn Carver of Ruthven will be the speaker. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Lost Inland Farm Bureau
Center School
Miss Verda Skow Takes Over Estherville Thrush Parlor
In Estherville Miss Verda Skow is now engaged in business at Estherville. She has taken over the management of the Thrush beauty parlor in that city. She succeeds the former Mildred Jacobsen who managed the establishment. Miss Skow is experienced and capable and will make good. The Times wishes her every success.
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Verda Skow
Estherville
Thrush
Mildred Jacobsen
Miss Skow
the Times
Tax estimate deadline and payment schedule for 1944
April 15 marks the filing of the 1944 tax estimate for those required to estimate this year. At least one-fourth of the estimated tax must be paid by April 15. Remaining payments may be made in June, September, and December.
Frank Carney Improves at Emmetsburg Hospital
Frank Carney remains a patient at Emmetsburg hospital but shows marked improvement. He has regained much use of his hand and hopes for full recovery once milder weather arrives and he can return home.
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Frank Carney
Emmetsburg Hospital
Burns at Ray's Uewealvee injure waitress
Dorothy mmn, a waitress at Ray's, sustained burns on both arms when warm water spilled. The injuries are not serious and required medical care and bandaging.
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Dorothy Mmn
Ray
Tugaday
Piper Resigns From Gas Ration Board In Iowa
A. H. Piper of Emmetsburg resigns as chairman of Palo Alto County Gasoline Rationing Panel after 16 months to pursue a Republican bid for State Representative. He notes his resignation is to avoid political advantage and to devote time to his campaign, effective March 26, 1944.
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A. H. Viper
Kmmetsburg
Piper
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Office of
Price Administration
Liberty
Des Moines
Sirs
Palo Alto
Ration Board
Palo Alto County Rationing Board
Emmetsburg Echoes Local News From Graettinger
Community notes reflect shifts in political candidacy deaths marriages and reunions. Glenn Carver Palo Alto representative remains on the Republican ticket while A H Piper opposes him. The Pratt family mourns the death of their infant son and Lucille Erickson with Paul Goff of Ruthven wed recently. Me dium lake plans seek a new name as J J Hobson mourns his mother in Sioux City.
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Emmetsburg
Lou Laughlin
Glenn Carver
Palo Alto
A. H. Piper
G. M. Pratt
Assumption Parish
St. Patrick’s Day
Cecil Levy
Medium Lake
J. J. Hobson
Sioux City
Lucille Erickson
Paul Goff
Ruthven
Ervin Miller
Chuir
Charles Spies
Joseph Kliegl
Cylinder
George K
Carl Spies
England
Kay ‘Misbach Spies
Democrat
Carl
Ft. Custer
Chicago
Ray Taylor
Estherville
Graettinger
Emmataburg
Navy
John Heiderman
Mallard
Glendale
California
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E. S. George
Xray Pictures
Greg Rice
United States
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Merchant Marine
Barm Bureau Meeting
Gas Ration Board
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