21 May 1942
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
1
The White House cited national unity and to allay suspicion as reasons for Earl Browder’s release. The Chicago Tribune notes the move targets political tension and aims to ease public doubt.
An obituary style note references Samuel B. Pettengill in a brief memorial line. It notes his lasting memory and the wish to cherish his impact, with no additional details or dates provided.
The article argues Browder's 1940 release and 1939-41 actions reflect New Deal politics, urging that the justice department used punishment and leniency to serve ideological ends. It contends Communists and Soviet influence shaped decisions, claiming the administration acted to appease or leverage political factions while endangering liberties and church and home life.
The navy reports that thousands of troops moved to foreign fronts arrived safely with no losses. The article notes that while cargo ships and goods are replaceable, the lives of soldiers are irreplaceable and commends the navy for its 100 percent safety record for troop transports.
A historical critique argues against a new 36 billion wartime appropriation. It cites the Constitution and Federalist views on Congressional control of the purse, contrasting past struggles with royal excess and urging restraint until the next Congress. The piece links parliamentary battles to current fiscal power and accountability.
Craig reports that area schools will close Friday for picnics. Ireton high school also closes Friday for a picnic at a state park near Hawarden. The note mentions baccalaureate services, upcoming graduations, and related local events, with several visits from various relatives and community activities.
Perry Center district No 1 ends a two year tenure with a Friday picnic for pupils and parents. Agnes Nash attended the mother daughter banquet in Sioux City’s Third Presbyterian Church. Several local families report visits and transfers, and others honor relatives at gatherings and picnics across the area. Correction notes clarify obituary relations.
Western Union College begins senior week Monday May 18 with the class history by Md Ehresman and a presentation of fluorescent lights for the college library by Miss Kathleen Becker representing the class of 1942.
During the last week President D O Kime traveled to Cincinnati to join a national meeting aimed at advancing college academic standards. He returned Monday morning.
Calendar of events on campus outlines Monday evening junior senior banquet Tuesday installation of officers by student volunteers Wednesday an event with President and Mrs D O Kime and others to follow official activities for the coming year.
The Western Union college senior week features include Class of 42 editing a Gleam Senior Number and leading programs, a sneak day note read in chapel, and President D O Kime addressing senior themes. Recitals by ten piano pupils under Professor J Frank Jewett are set for Monday at 8, while College Players present one act royalty plays Tuesday at 8:15 under Professor Eugene Osborne. A senior dinner for 26 seniors hosted by President and Mrs Kime is slated for Wednesday, and Dr G B Kempers delivers a commencement address at Grand Meadow Consolidated school Wednesday evening.
Property transfers and liens in 34-90 and nearby townships include Roscoe Vannorsdel deeds to Ethel Bainbridge and Veda Forbes, and bonds involving Minnie Vanderbeek, Hin ton and Akron parcels. Notable sums include 11 000 and 12 325 dollars for farm and lot transfers, with multiple heirs and trustees named across 32-90-43 and 34-90-43 regions.
The forum features Supt. Harvey Klukhn on churches and a just peace, Dr. G. B. Kempers on the political basis, George Peters on the economic base, and Mrs. W. L. Downing on the social basis. Speakers warn that without alertness we may win the war but lose the peace as the meeting opens at 8 p.m. and is open to all.
The annual march to honor the dead continues with a veterans grave decoration. A firing squad from the American Legion salutes, Taps sounds, and the LeMars city cemetery program features A. W. Crouch as commander of Mower Post No. 91, G A R, presiding. Rev. A Jones offers prayer, the band performs, and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is read.
The program honors Robert Grahiman Logan's Order Lorraine Donlin and G A R ritual by Miss Monnah Decoration Service with W R C and American Legion Auxiliaries. James P. Kelley leads grave decorations, Benediction by Rev G C Thompson, Taps and Star Spangled Banner precede an evening municipal band concert directed by Ira F Vail at LeMars municipal park.
Instructions for canning berries with or without sugar. Recipes cover boiling, standing, jar filling, and hot water bath processing for five minutes. Suggestions include using juice from ripe fruit, pre cooking, and reducing sugar in meals while preserving fruit flavor.
St Joseph class day exercises list honors for seniors and underclasses. Carl Schafer and Loretta Orban share top averages, perfect attendance honors go to a group including Loretta Orban and Joan Ortmann, and Latin honor society and bookkeeping contest certificates are awarded to named students.
A page 1 continuation lists volunteers including ming, Mrs. C. Parkinson, Jean Koenig, Joyce Kammerer, Lucille Lindsey, Jean Kistle, Jean Haas, Patty Kanago, Mrs. Paul Viehe, Mary Petry, Evelyn Truesdell, and Ruth Weidauer as part of the relief drive effort.
Ireton Rev G C Rathberts preached the baccalaureate in the First Reformed Church at Sioux Center. Local families from Sioux Center LeMars Belflower Shel Home and Des Moines are mentioned visiting relatives and attending hospital cases. Jolene Gail Peters born May 13 to Russell Peters and Vivian Saterlee in Sioux Falls. mother and babe in Sioux Valley hospital.
Saturday from Hawarden she assisted at her daughter's home. Visitors in Mrs. H Veliinga's home. Weston Karr from Denver underwent appendicitis operation May 14. Richard Herwynen suffers knee infection. Tulip festival attendees listed. Belflower visitors to Ireton sister family. A baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Sey Eisma. Lois Krieger elected to teach higher grades at Peterson. Accident: Donald Ferguson's son loses finger on lawn mower. Clarence Wallaven hosted visitors from Sioux City and Belflower. Northwestern Junior college picnic at LeMars. Lawrence Vellingoo sick with tonsillitis. Roscoe Dick resigns as Sioux County road foreman. moving to Alaska. Annual wool pool set for June 3 at Ireton.
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