Dickinson county send off for selectees sparks public patriotism
Editorial notes a rousing May wartime send off for Dickinson county selectee Jaxt Sunday led by the American Legion with about 50 members policing nearly 2,000 on the crowded streets. Twenty seven county boys, plus attendees from Emmet and Osceola, joined in the farewell amid calls for more such gatherings and letters than public demonstrations. The piece questions community apathy and suggests ongoing support through letters and packages to service members.
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Dickinson County
American Legion Post
Eninet County
Oscelola County
Smith
The
Beacon
Estherville
Emmet County
Ray Sperbeck
Swea City Herald
Grand Central Station
New York City
Awea City
Tires rationing quota set for May by OPA
The Office of Price Administration announced that 683,666 new and recapped tires would be made available for rationing next month to passenger car owners. The May allotment compares with about 672,000 tires for April.
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Office of Price Administration
Local Social News From Estherville and Nearby
Many visits and travels noted. Mrs Harold Larson now in Dr Ellsworth’s office. Ruth Berg to Chicago seeking a royal acquaintance. Mr and Mrs Brown attend A. Baird’s funeral in Cedar Rapids. Crescent Club meets at Mrs Wigging’s with roses and corsages. wedding of Mrs Hoien and groom Mr Hien reported with a reception and plans to live at 221 North First Street.
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Harold Larson
Ringsted
Dr. Ellsworth
Koy Brown
Lobeque
A. Baird
Mr. Brown
Ris
Hoien
Sberville High School
Me Hien
Maple Hill School
Teachers College
Sioux Falls
North First Street
Mrs Schloeman Honored By Party Before Leaving Town
A farewell party at the home of Mrs. Harold Reed celebrated Mrs. Wim Schloeman who is leaving Joliet Illinois to set up home. Neighbors and friends attended a 1 15 potluck luncheon and each guest gave a kerchief to the honoree. Also present were Mrs M A Schloeman and Inez Robb, noted writer, who visited bombed movie lots and spoke of the hardships on set. The American Weekly features her upcoming article in Sunday Chicago Herald American.
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Harold Reed
Wim, Schloeman
Joliet, Til
Schloeman
M. A. Schloeman
Battered Studios
Ims
Oma
Inez Robb
American Weekly
Chicago Herald American
Dewel and Eva Peterson Wed in Bethany Missouri
Announcement records Eva L. Peterson of Algona marrying William C. Dewel editor of the Algona Advance. The ceremony was at a Methodist church in Bethany Missouri officiated by Rev. J. W. Ward. The couple returned to Algona to reside. Dewel was elected master editor in 1940.
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Wiliam C. Dewe
Edi
Alcona
Eva L. Pete So
Algona
Bethany
J. W. Ward
Dewel
Ole Peterson
Foster Hoien Wedding Friday in Church of Christ
Miss Melba Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Foster of Estherville and Brute Hoien son of Mr and Mrs Jim Hoien were married Friday April 24 at the Church of Christ. Rev Fred Sawyer officiated the single ring ceremony with Doris Henry and Jay Hofen as attendants. The bride wore a pale green two piece dress with navy and beige accessories.
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Melba Foster
Thomas Foster
Estherville
Brute Hoien
Jim Hoien
Church of Christ
Fred Sawyer
Doris Henry
Jay Hofen
Conservation Notes on Minnow Stacking and Game Bird Program
Conservation notes describe minnow stacking to support aquaculture and the Game Bird Program at the State Game Farm Boone starting April 18. Hatchery plans foresee 40 000 pheasants and 15 000 quail for 1942 with releases to aid stocking and game bird environments amid high wild pheasant numbers. Mother Clyde Updegraff reports earliest setting since 1908 and twenty six sportsmen clubs have requested birds.
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Boone
Clyde Updegraff
Protecting children from dictatorship and war chaos
The piece argues for democratic parenting through reasons behind rules, stressing child understanding and reasoning. It references World War I’s child evacuation lessons from England, and suggests America may relocate coastal children to the Midwest for protection, with careful preparation of sending and receiving families.
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Ruidaner
Goestons
England
America
Summer Driving Warnings From Weather Facts
The piece notes that in 1941 over 4 percent of fatal highway accidents happened in clear weather and more than 76 percent occurred on dry roads. It warns that good weather lulls drivers into lax caution, urging vigilance even on pleasant days.
Elderly Estherville Woman Buys Fishing License
Mrs Reginald Petersen of Estherville bought a fishing license this week from the county recorder. She is reported as B years old and has purchased a license annually for several years. Petersen lives with her daughter Mrs Victor Ingall and is noted as the oldest license holder to date. If you see a small elderly woman fishing, she may be the record holder.
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Reginald Petersen
Estherville
County Recorder
Cream handling tips for summer dairy farmers
The article urges farmers to adjust summer cream practices citing May 5 as a historical first 68 degree day for average highs. It outlines four actions: increase delivery frequency, chill cream immediately and keep below 60 degrees, maintain strict sanitation, and protect flavor by avoiding odor carryover and feeding after milking. It warns that spoiled cream cannot be fixed and emphasizes cleaning and sterilizing all utensils.
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Weather Bureau
Mr. Brownlee
Brownlee
J. ©. Clarke
Central District
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Arnolds Park School Faculty Filled for Coming Year
The Arnolds Park school board completed staffing for the next year with two new teachers. Frances Orr will take the sixth grade at Arnolds Park beginning the new year, replacing Gertrude Halverson who announced her engagement. Joy Clark was elected to the commercial department at the high school, now led by Mrs. Jake La Foy of Sheldon. The board approved a 14 percent salary increase for all faculty to pursue wage equality across the state.
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Arnolds Park
D. C. Mackintosh
Frances Orr
Washta
Gertrude Halverson
Joy Clark
Leke Park
Jake LaFoy
Sheldon
Save All Your Burlap Bags On War Demand 1942
Nels G. Christiansen, Emmet Co USDA War Board chairman, warns of reduced burlap bag supply on Towa farms in 1942 due to Pacific war. Most burlap imports from India halted, increasing demand for gunny sacks for fertilizers seeds meat and crops. Farmers urged to conserve burlap and return good sacks to dealers promptly.
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Towa
Pacific
Nels G. Christiansen
Emmet Co
Usda War Board
India
England
Armers
Department of Agriculture
Ula Iowa Polled Shorthorns National Sale Preview
Three Iowa breeders coordinate in the Polled Shorthorns age and National Congress Show and Sale set for May 5 and 6 at Purdue University. J T Ferguson and Sons Laurels consigns a bus and three heifers while R F Phillips Red Oak enters a heifer and Hi L Ryan Spencer sends a bull. Fieldmen note top bloodlines and Creed genetics among town entries. Sunday dinner guests at the Ben Brunsvold home near Jackson Minnesota included Mr and Mrs Henry Schmidt Jr Mr and Mrs Earl Schmidt Harlan and Mr and Mrs Albert Brunsvold Irene and Lillian Brunsvold.
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Iowa
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
J. T. Ferguson and Sons of Laurels
R. FE. Phillips
Red Oak
Hi L. Ryan
Spencer
Henry Schmidt
Earl Schmidt
Harlan
Albert Brunsvold
Irene
Lillian
Ben .Brunsvold
Jackson,Minn
Candidacy Filed for State Representative in Emmet County
Adelaide Nichols and GEO H ROB announce runs for Republican nomination. Nichols seeks Emmet County seat with June Primary approach while Rob withdraws or remains noted in extended notices. Rental ad appears cluttered amidst legal notices and district notices in Marshalltown.
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Emmet County
Jung
Elmer B. Rogers
Iowa
Fred Robinson
Emmet
Geo, H
Rob
Strawberries and Wheat: Garden Tips and Feed Outlook
Garden guidance covers strawberry mulch management irrigation, planting density, and spray schedules including Bordeaux mixture. It notes root depth and timing for leaf spot control. A separate Iowa State College piece urges farmers to grow and feed wheat to support livestock, warning of a looming feed shortage and high marketing quotas.
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Towa
Wheat price policy hinders livestock feed shift says Iowa economists
Iowa economists warn current wheat prices keep wheat costly versus corn, delaying a shift to livestock feeding. They note wheat costs farmers 81-88 cents per bushel in the east while corn runs 80-88 cents, and government loans have kept prices high, limiting adoption of wheat as feed.
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Towa
Commodity Credit Corporation
Iowa
Waller Speaks On V 1 Plan At Algona Meeting
A morning meeting at Algona high school, sponsored by Des Moines Navy headquarters, explained the new V-1 plan allowing boys to enlist in the naval reserve while continuing college. R. B. Waller and Warrant Officer E. L. Stuckrath answered questions on naval trades and education opportunities. Attendees included senior high students and parents from Algona and nearby towns.
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Algona High School
Navy
Des Moines
R. B. Waller
E. 1. Stuckrath
Naval Reserve
Wer
Algona
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