Outrage over Nazi treatment of Jews shocks Christian world
The author condemns Nazi persecution of Jews and criticizes German and Italian regimes for turning against religion. He argues Christianity owes much to Jewish tradition, warns against humbling religion to state power, and calls for refuge plans for European Jews amid growing support for resettlement in new lands. The piece notes potential creation of a new Jewish nation in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hitler
Mussolini
Italy
Hiller
Europe
Jesus Christ
God
Free Movie, Christmas Parties Planned by Estherville
Estherville merchants and Chamber of Commerce sponsor a free Christmas movie at Grand Theatre on Thursday and Friday December 8 and 9 with hours from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets distributed after December 1 for each dollar spent, limit ten. The feature stars Mickey Rooney in Hoosier Schoolboy with Anne Nagel and Frank Shields, plus Kiddies Musical Brevity Toyland Casino Betty Boop and News. Elk’s Party on December 24 offers free candy, peanuts and oranges for children under 12, with 1,000 pounds of candy and peanuts and 1,500 pounds of oranges ordered. Grand Theatre manager H. N. Schrodt notes last year’s party drew nearly 900 children. this year’s film will be chosen soon, possibly a western or action film with additional short subjects. December 26 will be observed as a legal holiday with limited postal operations from December 24 to December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants of
Estherville
Grand Theatre
Mickey Rooney
America
Anne Nagel
Frank Shields
Toyland Casino
Betty Boop” and
the News
Elks
W. T. Berg
Berg
H. N. Schrodt
Grand
Schrodt
Clara Kennedy
Cunningham Is Promoted To Des Moines Division Superintendent
Cc Cunningham, longtime Rock Island Lines engineer with Cedar Rapids ties, is promoted to superintendent of the Des Moines division, effective December 1, succeeding C L Bakke who moves to the Missouri Kansas division in Kansas City. Born 1887 in Washington Iowa, he’s a World War II veteran and Yale alumnus. October traffic shows 15 killed and 1 105 injured year to date 1938, vs 69 killed and 995 injured in October 1937.
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Cc. C. Cunningham
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Iowa
C. L. Bakke
Kansas City
Cunningham
Rodman
FEE Es Oadmanpadianatin
Washington
Washington High School
Morgan Park Academy
Yale University
Autos Purchased In Ringsted Michigan Dodge
Mr and Mrs Hiram Fry of Maple Hill visited A Hauk home on Sunday. Forrest Christensen of Ringsted bought a Dodge automobile in a local deal noted in the same circulation.
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AUTOS
Forrest Christensen
Ringsted
Dodge
V.R
Hiram Fry
Maple Hill
A. Hauk
George Loewenberg
Dolliver
Albert Loewenberg
Geo. Loewenberg, Sr
John Anderson
Baseball Writers Honor Henst as MVP of Season Comeback
Jimmy Henst earns EABA Baseball Writers Association MVP after a dramatic comeback with the Boston Sox. The season highlighted his resilience and stellar performance that secured the award for the team in a standout year.
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Jimmy Henst
Boston Sox
Welkvs
Baseball Writers Association of America
Indications Point To Large Rise In New Car Sales
Automobile executives at the Chicago and New York shows report strong public response to new models and retailer data from the field. Combined with recent experiences, forecasts suggest a surge in 1939 model year sales, near 650 percent above 1938 volume. Registrations in twenty states totaled 28,851 versus 238,140 in the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Sania
R. Ti Polk & Co
Motorcycle fire damages bike in front of bank
A motorcycle owned by Nick Spear of Estherville was damaged by a gas leak caused fire on a local street in front of the Emmet County State Bank. Firefighters arrived and put out the blaze as residents planned Thanksgiving visits and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Spear
Estherville
Emmet County State Bank
Sells 50 Auto Plates By Noon
Harry Brown, holder of license plate number 1 this year, received the same number for 1938, per Miss Eliza Welsh of the motor vehicle department. Over fifty licenses sold by noon today. The rush starts late January to avoid penalties. New licenses invert colors with white letters on deep blue, a variation unique to this town in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brown
Eliza Welsh
Motor Vehicle Department
Miss Welsh
V.R
Relatives of Galvins Die on Same Day
Mrs. M. A. Toal, 68, of Sanborn died at home Thursday. Funeral at St. Patrick's Church in Sanborn with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Survived by seven sisters and one brother, Jerry Galvin of this city. Mrs. Willim Swan, 49, of Caraway died at home. Funeral at Peraso Funeral Home in Sioux City for burial. Survived by husband, one sister and a brother. she is a niece of Mrs. Jerry Galvin of this city.
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M. A. Toal
Sanborn
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Jerry Galvin
Willim Swan
Caraway
Hel
Peraso
Sioux City
Ringsted paving bids to open December 6
The Iowa Highway Commission called for bids December 6 on multiple projects including Ringsted highway 43 paving. Ringsted section covers about 1,183 feet or 0.224 mile with 14 listed projects overall, spanning culverts grading bridges paving and gravel surfacing.
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Iowa Highway Commission
Ringsted
Iowa Drivers Lose 3000 Licenses in 10 Months of 1938
The Iowa motor vehicle department reports that 3,000 drivers had licenses revoked canceled or denied in the first ten months of 1938. Most actions were temporary, lasting from 30 to 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Motor Vehicle Department
Iowa
Estherville Meets Nettleton in Roosevelt Gym Match
Estherville Junior College basketball hosts Nettleton Commercial College of Sioux Falls South Dakota Friday night at Roosevelt gym. The Nettleton lineup includes four Indian players.
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Estherville
Nettleton Commercial College
Sioux Falls
S. D
Roosevelt Gymnasium
Patrolmen Demoted as Iowa Patrol Shakeup Unfolds
Secretary of State elect Marl G Miller in Des Moines says highway patrol officials ordered dismissed as of Jan 1 may stay on as privates if they choose. Dismissals for Patrol Chief John R Hattery Assistant Chief Harry Nestle and Sergeant Harry Brown cited by Miller though Iowa law requires charges. Pettit Des Moines police captain conditionally accepted as chief with safeguards against political interference. Safety leaders condemn the action and warn of legal pushback while Commissioner Lew Wallace disputes Miller’s power to reshuffle and notes bond and appointment rules.
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Marl G. Miller
Des Moines
Executive Council
John R. Hattery
Harry Nestle
Harry Brown
Estherville
Iowa
State Highway Patrol
Tom Pettit
Highway Patrol
Pettit
Lew Wallace
State Executive Council
Miller
Wallace
Department
Hattery
EB. A. Conley
Robert E. O'Brian
Chamberlain not to accompany King and Queen visit
Prime Minister Chamberlain denied in the house of commons reports that he might accompany King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their spring visit to Canada and the United States. The royal couple arrive at Quebec May 15 aboard the battleship Repulse and sail from Halifax June 10, returning to Canada after visiting the United States as guests of President Roosevelt at the White House.
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Chamberlain
House of Commons
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Canada
United States
Quebec
Repulse
Buckingham Palace
Halifax
Roosevelt
White House
Estherville House to Close for Finishing Touches
Estherville's Model House will be closed to the public starting November 28 for interior decoratings. An open house will be held on December 17, 18 and 19 when the house will be completely finished for public inspection.
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Estherville
Former local man wins prize for window decoration
R. C. Dick Baker former Estherville resident now with Spirit Lake Federated Store won fourth place for his window display featuring Batey Bedspreads. Merchants from forty eight states entered photographs of their displays with prizes offered for the most attractive windows. The Spirit Lake Beacon printed a photo of the window in a recent issue.
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R. CG
Dick” Baker
Estherville
Spirit Lake Federated
Batey
Spirit Lake Beacon
Agnes Neve Leaves Hospital After Gas Tragedy Survivor
Agnes Neve, sole survivor of a monoxide gas tragedy that killed two young men, was allowed to leave Coleman hospital Wednesday morning to return home near Ringsted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Neve
Coleman Hospital
Ringsted
Weather turns mild after Thanksgiving cold spell
After a cold snap over Thanksgiving the area enjoys moderate weather with dates showing readings from late November to early December. Secretary elect Earl G Miller plans to keep Assistant Highway Patrol Chief N A Conley, despite a dismissal notice sent by mistake. Miller also commented briefly on a letter from Motor Vehicle Commissioner Lew Walhiee. Hattery and the assistant chiefs face possible demotions. pay scales noted include $3,000 yearly for Hattery, $165 monthly for assistants, $185 per month for sergeants, and $125 for patrolmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl G. Miller
N. A. Conley
Conley
Secretary of State
Wong
Patrol
Hattery
Applicatn Should Be Made Here
Emmet county farmers can apply for 1938 corn loans at Estherville AAA office even before USDA forms are ready. County committee will assess eligibility, collect a $3 inspection fee, seal the crib, and forward a moisture sample to Des Moines. Loans require on the ear corn only and no partial collateral releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Corporation
Emmet
Nels G. Christiansen
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
County Aaa
Estherville
Iowa
Des Moines
Christiansen
High Lake
12 Mile Lake
Lars C. Thomson
Gracttinger
Armstrong Grove
Iowa Lake
Lloyd A. Paris
Armstrong Center
Swan Lake
August B. Rosenberger
Denmark
Jack Creek
Jens C. Jensen
Rin
Rsted
Walter L. Pope
Dollver
Emmet County
AAA
Rock Island Lines Posts October Net Gain in Eight Years
W R Rock Island Lines reports October net railway operating income of 942119 dollars, up 410426 from 1937 and the highest for October in eight years. Maintenance expenses run about 2400000, slightly above last year. Social items note visits by Mr and Mrs Louis Stammer to Spirit Lake and by Mr and Mrs Lonnie Smith and son Wayne to Armstrong with local hosts.
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Rock Island Lines
EK. M. Durham, Jr
Lonnie Smith
Wayne
Mrs. J. Hojen
Armstrong
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Lou Lande
Mr. McMillan
Emmet County Farm Bureau
Mrs. Lande
McMillan’s
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Leo Williams
Emmetsburg
Carl Johnson
St. Louis
Mr. Johnson
Municipal Light Plant
R. J. Ridley
Hilda
Wigseeeer
Hoga Packers
Vieville Junior College
Hollywood
Calif
Paulette Goddard
Charlie Oneons
Ica
Will Rogers
Emil Seletz
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