Schools May Use Airport in Estherville Training Plan
The City of Estherville and Estherville Independent Schools reached a pact to use the municipal airport for civil aviation pilot training with immediate school funding of 1500 for premises and building improvements. The airport would stay city property after CPT activities end, and a separate deal with DEK Rural Electric Association covers energy purchases. cafe operator F A Brown was denied a class PR beer permit.
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City of
Estherville
Independent
CPT
DEK Rural Electric Association
F. A. Brown
The
Black and White
ASK FOR DIRECTION SIGN IN ESTHERVILLE
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce has asked the State Highway Commission in Forest City to erect a business directional sign near the WY south of the Rock Island viaduct on Highway 17. The sign would guide travelers approaching from the south to reach Estherville’s business district, clarifying whether to turn on No 9 or continue on No 17. Geo M Dickson will check the matter on the first inspection trip by Mr Price, manager of safety and traffic.
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Estherville
Geo. M. Dickson
Forest City
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Price
Seed Oats Certified for 1943 Seeding in Iowa
J J Robinson reports 600000 bushels of certified seed oats available for 1943 seeding from rust and smut resistant varieties. Of 650 inspected fields Boone Marian and Tama varieties, 70 rejected for primary weeds, 200 certified after weed removal, the rest certified. Further info from Joe L Robinson at Iowa State College Ames Iowa.
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J. J. Robinson
Iowa Carnated Small Grain Growers’ Association
Boone
Marian
Tama
Farewell Picnic For Vera Sheldon At Gull Point Park
Court house employees and friends gathered for a farewell dinner in Gull Point state park as Vera Sheldon, a two year child welfare worker in the county, prepares to leave for New York City. The group played games including Battle of Sexes, which the men won, before returning to Estherville via Arnold's Park. Attendees included Margie Anderson, Irwin Nichols and family, J A Rowat and family, Kenneth Harding and family, Eliza Welch, Hattie Osmundsen, Harley Degen and family, Doris Otte, FE Camden and family, Alice Camden, Gladys Bringle, Ruth Penn, Mary Mauss, Marjorie Shultz, Irene Bruns vold, Lorraine Clark, Don Warren and others.
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Court House
Vera Sheldon
New York City
Miss Sheldon
County
Gull Point State Park
Estherville
Arnold's Park
Margie Anderson
Irwin Nichols
J. A. Rowat
Kenneth Harding
Eliza Welch
Hattie Osmundsen
Harley Degen
Mayhewe
ISC expert prescribes two sprays to end farm weeds
A. L. Bakke of Iowa State College warns two sprays can control creeping Jenny European bindweed and Canada thistle. Use sodium chlorate or atrazine at one pound per gallon water when weeds are at peak bloom or buds. Fire hazard with organic matter. dry applications possible in September or October with five pounds per square rod.
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A. L. Bakke
Towa State College
Bakke
Tire rationing rules bar abused tires for new ones
Emmet County rationing board announces that vehicles eligible for new or retreaded tires will have their applications refused if tires are abused or under inflated. Truckers and farmers often run tires under inflated or scrape tires, causing cord breaks. Dealers must sell only tractor or implement tires for tractors or farm equipment. substitutions are prohibited immediately.
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Emmet County
Emmet County Rationing Board
Miss Sheldon Wins Scholarship to New York
Miss Vera Sheldon a two year Emmet county child welfare worker resigns August 15 to study in New York City for a master’s in psychiatric work. Her Commonwealth Fund Fellowship awards a $950 scholarship for practical social work in the city. No successor yet. Also noted a social shower for Mrs. William Anderson at the Merriot home with Fay Bingo and pink green décor and a guest list of many relatives and friends.
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Miss Sheldon
N. Y
Vera Sheldon
Emmet County
New York City
Commonwealth Fund
William Anderson
Irene Sunde
Roy Merriot
Claude Kelly
Merriot
Fay
Civil Service Exam For Post Master In Armstrong Town
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for a post master position in Armstrong Town. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents for at least one year, in good health, within age limits, and eligible regardless of gender. Applications close August 14, 1942 with tests, education review, and impartial patron inquiries.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Armstrong
Town
Estherville
United States
Civil Service Commission
Th Senate
Alliant
Washington, D.C
Commission
Washington,d. C
Jackson man dies by hanging in Middletown township
Bryan S. Brown, 44, of Jackson, formerly employed in the A. T. Williams home in Middletown township, took his own life by hanging Friday morning. Born in 1898, he served three years in the army and had recently been inducted.
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Bryan S. Brown
Jackson
A. T. Williams
Middletown Township
Mr. Brown
Injured Girl Dies in Tractor Accident in Terris
Jeanette Nichols six died from injuries after a tractor driven by her father Albert Nichols ran over her Tuesday afternoon. She suffered a broken thigh and internal injuries and was rushed to Park View Clinic. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Terris. Louis Perkins and family spent the weekend in Waterloo for the gladioli show at the Masonic Temple. Perkins entered five amateur divisions winning three sweepstakes and one championship with Wings of Longbloom, close to Claude Poyner's 184 points with Perkins at 131.
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Jeanette Nichols
Albert Nichols
Terris
Park View Clinic
Methodist Church
Louis Perkins
Waterloo
Masonic Temple
Perkins
Wings of Longbloom
Claude Poyner
Blue Cross Plan Starts in Estherville Campaign
The Associated Hospital's Service Inc starts a Blue Cross enrollment drive in Estherville to allow community members to enroll for hospital care. Enrollment HQ on South 6th Street near S M Finance. A representative will be present daily through September 1 with Virginia Sawyer and Margaret Dawson handling publicity for the city. The service has served northwest Iowa for three years and is an American Hospital Association member.
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Associated Hospital’s Service, Inc
Estherville
Blue Cross
O. L. Smith
Coleman Hospital
Park View Clinic
South 6Th Street
S. & M. Finance Company
Sptember
Virginia Sawyer
Margaret Dawson
Associated Hospitals Service, Inc
Northwest
Towa
American Hospital Association
V-R
Church Schedule and Meetings for August Evening
Church news lists Sunday services at 9 45 and 10 50 with communion and sermon. Youth group meets at the church. Richard Jones leads a lesson. 7 o clock p m is the hour. On Sunday August 16 the Women s Council executive committee and Stewardship and building fund committees meet at the church. Husbands and wives will take part. Fellowship meal at 7 39 and plans for the new church year discussed. August 28 a Galilean youth service will be held at Lake Shore with location to be determined and adults welcome.
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Richard Jones
Women's Council
Stewardship
Building Fund Committee
Lake Shore
Cause for His Action Hidden by Cheerful Demeanor
The note questions the motive behind his action, contrasting a cheerful personality with the shock of his decision. It describes his outlook as hopeful about resuming military service and implies the act was unexpected given his demeanor.
Boy Scouts Plan Estherville Scrap Iron Drive
The Boy Scouts will canvass Estherville this week to collect scrap iron from homes. Each house is asked to provide 100 pounds of metal for pickup before snow flies, with a single full pickup possible due to tires and gas limits. If residents refuse, the matter will be reported to Mr. Rogers. Smaller amounts under 500 pounds must be delivered or arranged by the Scouts, and rural sellers should hold permits from the county committee to prevent illegal sales.
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Boy Scouts
Estherville
Rogers
Estherville Wins Wallingford Trap Shoot Honor
Estherville captured first place at the Wallingford trap shoot with 111 of 125 targets. Wallingford took second with 109 of 126 and Ringsted third with 107 of 125. Estherville team members were C. F. Stevens M. E. Burrell Carl Strath B. B. Kint and Peter Geil. The event was sponsored by the Emmet County Conservation League.
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Wallingford
Estherville
Ringsted
C. F. (Stevens
M. E. Burrell
Carl Strath
B. B. Kint
Peter Geil
Emmet County Conservation League
Bee Disease Cleanups Funded In Crawford County
Crawford county reports local funds procured to join cooperative effort to cleanup bee disease in the area. The move aims to support apiculture and protect regional bee populations through coordinated action and resources.
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Crawford County
Soldier Drowns at Silver Lake Beach
Corporal Arlo Meyer, about 23, of Lake Park and stationed at Fort Francis E Warren Cheyenne Wyoming drowned in Silver Lake Monday night between 10 and 10 30 o clock. He had been on a two weeks furlough and was with Bob McGuigan when they had late supper at the Silver Lake club. They sat on the dock and chatted before Meyer disappeared. Local residents and Sibley men searched the lake with flashlights and a diver located the body in eight feet of water. Efforts to revive him with a resuscitator extended about two hours. A sister who is a Silver Lake lifeguard aided in the attempt. It is believed he fell asleep and rolled from the bench into the lake.
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Arlo Meyer
Lake Park
Fort Francis E. Warren
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Silver Lake
Meyer
Bob McGuigan
Silver Lake Club
McGuigan
Fred Versulitus
Versultus
Sibley
Meyers
Arnold’s Park
Beekeeping Cooperation Expands in Iowa Counties
F B Paddock notes nineteen Iowa counties participate in a cooperative plan under the Four Broad Law. Many beekeepers lack familiarity with provisions and local machinery to implement the program. Interested readers may request the Brooklaw and a Statement from the State Apiarist in Ames, Iowa.
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F. B. Paddock
Ames
For Sale Large Frig and Apartment For Rent Notice
FOR SALE LARGE In frigerator Suitable for large family small store or restaurant Enquire this office Rent MODERN THREE ROOM FURNISHED apartment Will rent by week month or longer period to reliable party Adelaide Nichols Phone 482 W evenings
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Adelaide Nichols
Canning Sugar Registration Changes in Estherville
A rationing office in Estherville City Hall will have one registrar on Wednesday afternoons and two on other days to handle canning sugar applications. Residents are urged to apply on non Wednesday afternoons to ease delays for out of town registrants and comply with government rationing rules.
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Rationing Board
Estherville
Canning Sugar
Local prizes donated for event by town firms
Prizes from Rexas Drug Company and Estherville Drug Company include tennis balls and racket covers, while Montgomery Ward, Gamble store, and K & K Hardware add a tennis racket, flashlight, and racket press. Other prizes include Eversharp pencils. Herman Jensen is in Rochester, Minnesota for sinus treatment and will stay there all week.
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Gamble Store
Eversharp
Herman Jensen
Rochester
Minn
Tennis tournaments extended to August fifteenth
Tennis tournaments have been extended to August fifteenth, per Miss Dorothy Perrin, a local recreation worker. If matches cannot be arranged, the party at fault will forfeit and report to the general chairman. The trial deadline for completions is August sixteenth, when prizes will be awarded.
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Dorothy Perrin
Oscar the cat who survived three lives amid war mascots
Read how Oscar the cat survived three lives tied to Axis mascots rescued at sea. The piece recounts his Nazi allegiance linked to the sinking of the Bismarck the Cossack bombing and the Ark Royal disaster, and notes his rehabilitation by the British alongside other rescued mascots, as told in The American Weekly.
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Oscar
American Weekly
Chicago Herald-Examiner
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