Deferment for 28 and Over Ordered by Hershey
Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey deputy selective service director ordered deferment of all men aged 28 to 36 who would otherwise be subject to induction. The action follows congressional leaders and targets pending legislation to extend deferments and retroactive dates. If war comes, deferred men would again be liable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Rall
Army
Hershey
House
Military Committee
United States
Estherville July 1940 Happenings and Local News
Estherville records a July filled with weddings and deaths, including the passing of S B Reed in Dolliver and Mrs Beuna Merron s daughter Dannabelle Merron s Nashua marriage. The county sees a gas plant sale vote result and multiple community events, accidents and awards across Estherville and surrounding towns.
Well Known Lady Dies in Emmet County
Mrs John Graff 63 a well known Emmet County woman died at her farm home south of Estherville at 8 00 p m Tuesday after months of cancer. Born Charlotte Skattebo in High Lake Two June 4 1888 she lived in Emmet County most of her life. She married John Graff Christmas Day 1907 and had two sons Andrew and Harold with two grandchildren Bonnie and Bobbie. Funeral 1 30 p m Thursday at home and 2 p m at Christ Jan church Estherville Rev Fred Sawyer in charge with music. Interment Oak Hill cemetery. Her life centered on home and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graff
Emmet County
Estherville
Graff
Charlotte Skattebo
High Lake Two
Emmett County
Marti
Minn
Sherburn
Andrew
Harold
Bonnie
Bobbie
Clarence
Lloyd
Arthur
Frances Skattebo
Wallingford
Oak Hill Cemetery
Protest Over Poor Mail Service To Estherville Board Action
Rock Island railway mail service to Estherville criticized by the local Chamber of Commerce board of directors after a scheduling change that shifted the eastbound passenger train later, worsening delivery. Businessmen report most first class mail arrives near noon and never before ten, harming daily operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railway
Esthervillé
Direc‘tors
Chamber of Commerce
Estherville
Sign Erected At Junction Of Highways 4 And 16
The Minnesota Highway Department will place a directional sign at the junction of Minnesota Highway 4 and U S Highway 16 to guide traffic to Highway 17 at the state line. The move follows a request by the Estherville chamber and aims to ease locating the junction for travelers. Mrs. Mra. S. Howe returned from Washington DC with family ties noted and memories of a life well lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Minnesota Highway Department
Minnesota
Elliott Rites Held in Estherville Death of Mrs Elliott at 66
Estherville friends mourn the death of Mrs William Elliott 66 former Rockford resident. She died Sunday June 27 at 12 15 pm in Iowa City after a brain hemorrhage. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 9 am in Town City Catholic chapel conducted by Rev John Bruce Dalton. Burial followed at Rockford cemetery. She was born February 20 1876 in Rockford and married William Elliott in 1890. The family lived in Rockford moved to Estherville Minnesota and finally Iowa City where they have resided for 21 years. Survivors include her husband two sons Veryl Elliott Baltimore Maryland and Wallace A Elliott Houston Texas two sisters Mrs J K Perrine Oklahoma City Okla and Mrs Grace Lair ]
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
William Elliott
Towa City Hospital
Town City
John Bruce Dalton
Christian Church
Enola ‘Allendi
Rockford
Minnesota
Iowa City
Graettinger Field Day Showcases Dog Trials and Parades
Graettinger hosts a large field day featuring land and water retrieving trials, bench shows, and a dog and kiddy parade attended by over 500 despite heavy morning rain. Winners include Sandy, Rex, Nigger, Duchess, Spot, and Vie with multiple blue ribbons awarded. event organized by Palo Alto County Conservation League with Jack Jackson as chairman and Scouts aiding traffic control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Barbara Jennen
Ann Horswell
Legion Auxiliary Ladtics
Alla Purvis
R. D. Mitchell
Arnolds Park
C. J. Burlington
Hawarden
Olene Jacobson
Dale Lundstrom
Spirit Lake
Sandy
UW. M. Miller
Ayrshire
Duchess
T. Miller
Spencer
Vie
Spirit Lake Kennels
Spot
Lundstrom
S ‘Ond
Rex
Si Nickum
Manniey
Towa
San Largo
R. W. Meyer
George Towa
Prince
Jack Jackson
Dale Jundstrom
C. J. Burington
Graettither
Palo Alto County Conservation League
Howard Hardwell
Arnold Sevold
Frank Whiteside
Dr. Jacobson
Howard Munson
River Road
Champion Pie Maker Will Be Selected
An Emmet County pie baking contest sponsored by the County Farm Bureau and George Rubb will run August 18 to 20 during the Emmet County 4-H War event. Open to county residents and nearby counties, prizes will be awarded and winners advanced to Wallace's Farmer and Iowa Homestead. district trials and a state final occur November 17. Any filling allowed but lard required for crust. Further details to be announced after a Farm Bureau meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enanet County
Enanet County Farm Bureau
George Rubb
Agriculture Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Emmet County
Emmet
Wallace
Iowa Homestead
Farm Bureau
City Council Grants Cigarette Permits Refuses Others
Routine council session Monday approved 19 cigarette permits and denied Hue filling station owners. Horace Soper and Dale Ferguson were refused due to fire hazard risk and potential youth access. Soper had prior permit six months ago as an experiment. Mayor Ehfers urged decisive action. Fence dispute with O H Miller to be resolved by 6 PM Tuesday requiring removal. Joe Peterson added to city payroll at 100 dollars monthly as janitor and oil reclaimer attendant. A tentative order for a Ray er showplow at 310 dollars was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hue
Horace Soper
Dale Ferguson
Ae Outs
Ehfers
O. H. Miller
Joe Peterson
F Converse Is Dead in Los Angeles
Estherville friends learn Fielder W. Converse former Town Savings Bank cashier died suddenly last week at his Los Angeles home after a brief illness and heart attack. Survived by wife Effie Halvorson and three married daughters in California. The Conversees had planned a spring visit to Estherville before canceling due to events. Also notes Charles Sheldon and wife leave for Houston after a two week visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Fielder W. Converse
Hame
Los Angeles
Calif
Converse
Jeff Tstherville
California
Effie Halvorson
Shree
Mrs. Converse
East
Charles Sheldon
Houston
Tex
O. J. Sheldon
Emmet County Men Register In Second Draft
In the second peacetime draft, 62 Emmet County men registered as the draft ages and classifications expanded. The new cohort includes many between 21 and 22, with a lottery to determine questionnaire sequence and a broad list of names and addresses of registrants from multiple townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Kaimiet Comets
Ceygisteru Western
Daar
Cleo Willard Ranmhorst
Arts Vero
Fred Albert Carson
Armstrong
Playground Activities at WPA Center Plan July Program
The WPA recreation center under Miss Darnttin Perrin outlines a three part July program for children of all ages. Activities include crafts like decoupage and cardboard ornaments, games, songs, stories, and a nature themed finale. An older children segment features drawing, spools, constellations, sports, and a cycle plan for the following Monday timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Center
Darnttin Perrin
Hankenatts
Willy Cardboare
Mapiv
Jeany A'Janes
Marener
Dell
Chile
Ry Tues
Thors
Pam
Swits
Bearls
County Drive Aims to Exceed Quota in U S Districts
The report details a county wide effort to surpass quotas in U 5 0 and related regions. It notes county chairmanship, ongoing drives, and community participation, naming local families visiting An Everett Lodge for a week and planning events to mobilize volunteers for voter support and service outreach.
Weir family in accident leaves several injured
The Weir family of Dane well Minnesota faced a serious car crash near Duonelh. George Weir remained in critical condition with internal injuries. Mrs Gen Weir, their son and daughter were treated. Joy Marsh and a friend were not hurt. The car driver Reid and other passengers were taken to Coleman hospital with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michal
Gen. Weir
Danewell
Minn
Lee Weir
Dole
Robert Penkala
Herspital
Sherlinay
Tirhes
Coleman
Aliceky Cnly Us
Wees Howe der
Convicted Slayer at Ft Madison Joins Catholic Church
A 20 year old convict slayer from Ft Madison, identified as Wiebe, has joined the Catholic Church. The report notes the move occurred after appeals and a court decision, with the bishop and parish involved in welcoming the convert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft, Madison
Catholic Church
Loin Sulltenn
Ett Wiebe
Iter
Caartiatie
Elaceh
Wendy Gilet
Awwarden
Saad Sallivat
Pre Pisedi
Milford Girl Leads Student Body In Election
Milford residents report Hlieabert Shetbalg elected president of the student government at Milford High, with remarks on campus activities and plans for the year. The scene included announcements, sermons, and invitations to a community event at the church following the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlieabert
Tavs
Bern
Cardinal Gail
Local Markets Report With Farm Prices and Items
Market notes list various produce and livestock terms with scattered figures. The fragment mentions heavy price references for items like corn oats and eggs, with unclear units and several garbled phrases. A lone dollar amount appears as 122.
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. B. Reed
Dolliver
Dorothy Mallam
Henry Mallum
Richard H. Gutz
Rockwell City
Maxine Johnson
Jacob Johnson
Bernard Larson
Rock Rapids
Peoples Natural Gas Company
William Deming
David Lee
Raymond Kettleson
CPT
Warner Kirlin
K. J. McDonald
Raymond Minkler
Fairmont
Amelia Madsen
Clarence Peterson
Ringsted
Mayme Tangen
Christopher Gaard
Boulder
Colo
Earl Cox
Bobby Monsel
Cernter
Donald Nielsen
Soren Nielsen
Halfa
W. D. Kane
J. E. Wee
Chas. B. Anderson
H. W. Randolph
G. M. Tostenrud
Foster Kenne Wol
Parsons
Harry LaCasser
Rock Island Railroad
Grace Hubbard
Ronald Schenck
Osage
Town
Jean Rasmussen
Esther
Perry White
Algona
Litle Brown
Nashua
Estherville Ice Company
Leonard Carlson
Emmet Amdahl
Keplar
C. E. Hawk
LeRoy Buckingham
Iva Grace Eveleth
Lee Eveleth
Donovan Dykstra
Pella
Des Moines
Nedra Humphrey
Charles Westrem
Esthervill
Princeton
L. C. Wanamaker
Clifford Rickert
Rock Island
Superior
Ed, Donovan
Irwin Nichols
Ivan Sullivan
Fort Madison
T. Howe
Washington
DD. C
Clem Howe
Elliott
Graettirnger
Rochester
Sewell Allen
Clark
Charles Clark
Jimmie Wegs
Douglas McDonald
Vernon Anderson
F. Converse
Tam Amy
Oerbher Uirad
War Department
Seluctive
Duarters
Runeayeldin
Ini
Dietober 16
Vlad
Ldetonse
Elianes
BOONO
Thovd
Mlle Wath
Dallivers Ofville Stoney Saupe
Baegately
Melvin Denneth Wetshrod
Fine Ated
Parl Beret Serouson
Ine Sped
Wobeet
Pho Weiner
Memetromges
Gleimy Wanfield Baird
Biol Tver Stutey
Pbyacer Lorweausen
Wiggstedt
Rieteard LeRiey Patywnesed
Nouvetviars
Laonay
A “Thott
Brenneth
Marmriee Tirreth
Esthers le
À Be
Thoevitle
Wien
Poretun Maupin
Vmetherelles
Rabert Ramdell Miers
Vthervillys
Willi
Dotinsion
Wap Hieryville
Salar
Robert Wain Bry
Aeethaeer Clade Chane
Metherville
Tee Mere Curry
Grerthnaers
Doni
Qebiave Wueren
Wmthervile
Walter de Peron Doriet Dina Toms Ceara Bine
Teron Aanonsen
Osthervilles
Maan Mensider
Hniilten
Henman
Ty Wen
Wallan
Roger Corgiek
Ls Vhepoittey
Vatede Te Peyeve Ketke
Therville
Dares Mlavd
Ulansen
Fa Urry
Ithes Avthane
Avital Latin
Attelersun
Pianitintedr
Folin Herald
Crowley
Nevordine
Marware
Servier
Sanaifer Oy
Thromgheut
Unite States
Phive Hagne
Sone Cundabineghiter
Vatit
Viesdag
Everett Logie Ail
Vane
Vridsie
Capita Flakes
Clete
Irev
Diwnas
Cireus
Vayrnae
Dore Ar Daeksen
Dunnell
Thuricia Spear
Mheti
Mitrieit
Joy Marsh
Dage
Ole Bord
Milford
State Park
Tle Charl
Chriet
Sawyer
Hernereaetian
Deghearn
Ox Newnery
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