Draft Machinery Now Functioning in Iowa
The article outlines draft machinery including county boards with medical and appeals officers, estimating 380,000 Iowans under the act and about 8,000 called in the first draft. It notes the Iowa National Guard’s activation, a home guard, and broad wartime mobilization across families. Also covered are political notes on Wendell Willkie’s return, the state legislature’s adjournment signals, and staff moves among state agencies, plus concerns over radio promoter James Pearson’s employment and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Iowa
Iowa National Guard
Roosevelt
Home Guard
Wendell L. Willkie
Rushville
Ind
Roozevelt
Willkis
Willkie
Iowa State House
State Executive Council
House
Senate
State Parole Board
State Banking Board
Executive Council
Banking Department
State Fair Board
Secretary of Agriculture
The
Air
James Pearson
Shenandoah
Fischer
Nine New Monsignors Invested at Sioux City
Nine priests were elevated to monsignor at Sioux City in a mass led by Rev. Newman Flanagan with deacon Rev. L N Klein and sub deacon Rev. J L Lavelle. Archbishop Beckman preached on world affairs and the ceremony was partially broadcast by a local radio station. A banquet followed with Rev. Geo Wessling as toastmaster and a cross of ice as centerpiece. An American flag adorned the table. About 150 priests and altar boys attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speckman
Lucille Muecke
Louise Krause
Irene Wiener
Jeanette Speckman
Esther Stabe
Marcella Speckman
Darine Lang
Katherine Speckman
Lena Schoenrock
Edna Kowalke
Newman Flanagan
Sioux City
Rome
L. N. Klein
J .L. Lavelle
Beckman
Geo. Wessling
Pocahontas
Church Women Form New Group
Church Women form a new group with officers including Mrs. Frank Stamp secretary of supplies and Mrs. W. E. Hunter secretary of student work. Mrs. Henry Heidbrink leads children's work, Mrs. G. A. Hanson heads the Fellowship committee, and Miss Rosa chairs the Status of Women committee. An attractive luncheon followed, with Mrs. Hanson as luncheon chair. The first general society meeting will be held at the church.
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For
Frank Stamp
W. E. Hunter
Henry Heidbrink
G. A. Hanson
Rosa
General Society
Church Notice for September 24 Meeting and Society Installations
On Tuesday September 24 a short ladies aid meeting will convene at 2 30 PM with Mrs Lester Dorr presiding to finish this year’s work. Mrs Kluckhohn will lead the new society meeting. Officers installation will be followed by a program on Our Heritage by Mrs Walter Nussbaum. Charter membership offered to those joining before October 15. Circle meetings will be monthly and study groups for Missions Bible Study Stewardship and Christian World Citizenship will be organized as desired.
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Lester Dorr
Kluckhohn
Walter Nussbaum
P. T. A. Welcomes LeMars Teachers at 1940-41 Reception
Some 200 LeMars residents gathered at the junior high auditorium for a P T A annual reception honoring the public school teaching staff. C D Roseberry delivered a cordial welcome, Supt. Harvey N Kluckhohn spoke for the teachers, officers were installed, and a luncheon followed with games and stunts showcasing community talent.
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LeMars
Parent-Teachers Association
C. D. Roseberry
Harvey N. Kluckhohn
George Pavlik
Edwin Hollgrove
Remsen
Plymouth County P.T. A. Council
Harold Darville
C. W. Pitts
Franklin School
Mary Seymour
Robert Wick
Wilson Lorenzen
Clark School
Co. A. Honnold
Donna Lee Bendixen
A. M. Doorsberg
Honnald
Esther Lorenzen
Co. Parkinson
A. Blue
W. Pitts
W. K. Hemphill
Hen Heinbrink
C. M. Langendorfer
Will Grahlman
Duey Driscoll
J Koerner
Harold Dayville
St Peel
Mission Week At St Marys Maurice And Struble
The week of September 22 to 29 is mission week at St Marys church Maurice and St Josephs church Struble. Rev Fr Ernst of the Fathers of the Most Precious Blood Indiana leads the mission. The first three days from 10 am Sunday to Tuesday evening will be held at St Marys church.
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Maurice and
Struble
St. Mary’s Church
Maurice
St. Joseph's Church
Ernst
The
Fathers of the Most Precious Blood
Indiana
Mission at St Josephs Church Struble Weeklong
Rev Joseph Wolf announces a church mission at St Josephs Struble from Wednesday morning to Sunday evening with daily 7 am morning services and 7 45 pm evenings. The service ends Sunday with 13 hours of adoration as renovation work continues on the church during the two communities two parishes Maurice and Struble extend invitation to all faiths to attend from Sept 22 to 29.
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St.’ Joseph’s Church
Struble
St. Joseph’s Church
Joseph Wolf
Maurice
Anniversary Service At St John’s Lutheran Church
St John’s Lutheran marks the tenth anniversary of the American Lutheran church with a Sunday service at 10 o’clock. The program includes a children’s program and a divine worship service. Bank offering boxes to be returned. Catechism class Saturday at 9:00 and choir rehearsal at 11:00. Pastor L Belk emphasizes relying on divine protection if God is with us.
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St. John’s
Ul, L Belk
American Lutheran Church
St Johns Evang Church Events Plan Big Weekend
Pastor Ralph R. Hunger leads Friday September 20 choir practice at 7 p m and Sunday September 22 worship at 9 30 a m with service at 10 30 a m A pie social is set for Friday September 27 serving begins at 7 p m Everyone is welcome to attend worship and events at the church.
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St. John’s Ev
Ralph R. Hunger
Presbyterian church Sunday schedule with music program
The Presbyterian church invites worship at 11 o'clock after Sunday school at 10. The vested choir directed by Prof. Parker will provide special music. The pastor will speak on God and His Gullible children. Boy Scouts of Troop 71 meet at Franklin school Monday evenings at 7 30 with choir rehearsal Thursday evenings directed by Mr Parker Frederick Pfaltzgratz.
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Presbyterian
Parker
Boy Scouts of
Troop 71
Franklin School
Mr. Parker
Rederick P. Pfaltzgratz
Methodist church notices and conference sessions
Sunday schedule includes worship at 11 with sermon The Lure of the Unknown and a memorial service for members lost this year Haworth League meets at 6 30 and the Board of Stewards at 7 45 The Woman's Society of Christian Service holds its first general meeting Tuesday afternoon at the church Iowa conference sessions begin Tuesday at the First Methodist church in Sioux City through Sunday Sept 29 Choir practice Thursday at 7 39 Northwest territory notices
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Methodist
Haworth League
Board of Stewards
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Iowa
First Methodist
Sioux City
St John Lutheran Preston Towns Sunday Services and Events
Items from St John American Lutheran Preston Township outline morning worship at 10 30 with Sunday school at 9 39 am and a 7 30 pm program titled An Os Well in the Kitchen The newly organized orchestra will perform at the evening service and there are plans for choir practice next Thursday under Pastor S A Jones with a mission school the following Thursday at 6 36 pm in Center Lane area
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St. John’s
American Lutheran
Preston Townshi
Ter
School of Missions
S.A. Jones
Franklin Clark School Kindergarten Report Card
A lively classroom slice from Franklin and Clark schools shows mixed grades from primary to sixth. Students list names, birthdays, and transfers while describing rooms, projects, and new touches like swings and a treasure unit.
Outdoor church meeting and program at Reformed church
A Reformed church held an outdoor meeting on a sowage lawn Thursday with a short musical program including Vander Brake Vera Mrs J Brink and Missy Roekel. Followed by a business meeting and entertainments for the tent in the afternoon. Refreshments served by a committee including Mrs H M Maassen Mrs Wm and Mrs N Schutt and Mrs Dorothy De Kuti. Visitors from John Dex in Oranke City and Mr and Mrs Otto with daughter Jeanette. Funeral attendance noted for mer's cousin Hansen at Remsen and other local movements.
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Tnpual
Vander Brake
Vera
J. Brink
Missy Roekel
Ames
H. Muilenburg Maassen
N. Schutt
Dorothy de Kuti
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Mildred Muecke
Geo. ‘Howeiler
Sioux Falls, S. D
Lucille Mueck
Cooper, Iowa
Pearson
James Allen
Motor Vehicle Department
Safety Educational Departtment
High Man
Rep
Ben. Jensen
Jearson
Ross Grain Co
Akron
Des Moines
State
Ele
Commodity Credit Corp
Commodity Credit
Hitler
P. S&s
Gustave Alesch
Chevrolet
Fisher
Chevrolets
H.P
Victory
Nicholson Motor Company
LE Mars, Iowa
Enoch Swanson
Phillips
Mrs. Swanson
Junior High
St. John’s Lutheran
Cen
Sally Rippey
Rommy Schueller
Uene Staab
Donald” Steinfadt
Eugene Staab
Tumper
Joan Nelson
Ben Hinken
Margaret Blue
Margaret Starzl
Mary Jean Knecht
Ronald Anderson
Peter Siktkas
Cyril Konz
Jeannine Lundgren
Marnie Starzl
Jane Covey
John Blue
Janet Parker
Earl Crowley
Jack Hammer
Donald’ Palmer
Darlene Wells
Kay Heisler
Kay Originaly
Lake Park
Donald Wakey
Donna Wiepersch
Shirley Rozell
Clark Building
Clark
Guona Younie
Ine Dent
Dennis Reeg
Helen ‘Roseberry
Pew
Y Iin
Elaine Ae Jackson
Ann Meis Wag
Ian” Welter
Mary Baeth
Wayne Kiees
Colle
Jimmie Love
Sherman C. Smith
Etylia Esther Chamberlain
Etilia Helen Pike
Thomas Reed Smith
Laura Felen Pike
Ole Ie
Bobby
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