Twenty Can,5Take CPT Now Estherville Training
CPT headquarters reports Estherville may train twenty army students with ten more to be chosen. Tests Monday night screened candidates and some went to Des Moines for exams. Ground school started last Wednesday. flying instruction awaits settling arrangements. Glide pilot targets include seven of the next ten, earning staff sergeant pay of $180 monthly plus expenses.
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CPT
Estherville
Des Mones
Army Air Corps
Navy Air Corps
VER Head of Ringsted Schools Accepts Sioux Rapids Post
C W Hamand will leave Ringsted as head of the consolidated system to become superintendent at Sioux Rapids, moving with his family August 1. Frank Marcus, former principal and coach, is named superintendent to replace him. no replacement for Marcus as principal has been chosen yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hamand
Sioux Rapids
Spencer
Ringsted
Grant Consolidated
Frank Marcus
Board of Education
Hannan
Mr. Marcus
Stranded Italian Soldier Helps from Local Officers
An Italian soldier on a troop train without a ticket spent Sunday night at a local hotel. He was difficult to understand due to language and was aided by local officers to straighten out his status before boarding the four o'clock train on Monday.
Directors to Meet Today at Chamber of Commerce
The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will meet today at 1:90 in the Chamber of Commerce office. Various matters will be taken up before the group at their regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Local Market Prices For Poultry And Grains
Market notes list prices for heavy hens over five pounds and light Leghorn hens and cocks, with caps and stags by weight. Also shows eggs graded first and second, oats, flax, barley, soybeans, and corn per bushel, plus hogs and packers pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veseye Hoc
Leghorn Cox
A Week Of The War War updates from Salisbury and wartime measures
Army Chief of Ordnance Gen Campbell said US tanks outrange and outgun German armor, with superior mobility. WPB cited $850 million in April war shipments from 430 automotive plants, a 46 percent rise. Salvage campaigns to collect scrap begin July 18, with farms aiding the effort. OPA rationing adjusts sugar, autos, and milk deliveries. Shipbuilding sets a new steel ship construction record. Roosevelt signs a $42 billion Army Supply Bill for 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Campbell
Salisbury
N. C
WPB
Army Service of Supply
Transportation Transportation
Eastman
Shipbuilding
Maritime Commission
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt
War Department
Service Members Furloughs and Promotions From Local Area
Sergeant and Mrs Ankrum of Camp Polk arrived for a fourteen day furlough visiting the John and Walter Smith families. A list of July 3 des Moines group rejections includes multiple Estherville and nearby residents. Lieut Severt Tindal, son of Estherville’s Sten Tindal, is visiting his father on thirteen day leave after graduating from Fort Sill. Edward G Brandt, seawoman first class, reports two weeks in port aboard USS Lur Line and will next head to Sidney Australia as armed guard. Rex Kurtz commissioned second lieutenant in Army Air Forces at Turner Field. Major Gilbert Meyers promoted in Long Island and attached to a pursuit squadron. Eldon Bennicksen promoted to staff sergeant at Camp Edwards. Lewis Dean enlists in Army Air Corps Reserve after highway patrol service. Wilson Simons completes aviation Machinist’s Mate training for Navy. Mrs Simons, former Estherville resident, led the good swill campaign last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severt Tindal
Sten Tindal
Estherville
Field Officers’ Training School
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Portland
Oregon
Ivar Brandt
Edward G. Brandt
Edward
Sidney
Australia
Wilson Simons
Flossie Simons
Spirit Lake
School For Aviation
Simons
Vindicator
Soldier Reunion of Rainbow Division Held in Mason City
Mr and Mrs M E Barker of Estherville attended a Rainbow Division 42 reunion at West Park Mason City on Sunday July 12 with seven five families from Iowa Minnesota and nearby states. General MacArthur led the division once and veterans shared memories. A farewell party honored Mrs Howard Funk who relocated to Boone to manage Fareway Store while hostesses Mrs Ralph French and Mrs D H Diamond hosted breakfast and presented a gift.
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M. E. Barker
Estherville
Mason City
West Park
North
Iowa
Minnesota
Douglas MacArthur
Barker
Roger Knowes
Tracy
Howard Funk
Boone
Funk
Fareway
Ralph French
D. H. Diamond
French
Hector O'Riley
B. G. Pannhuk
Victory 3 Cent Stamp Features Eagle V Motif
The Estherville post office began selling the new Victory 8 cent stamp last week. The purple stamp depicts an eagle with wings raised to form a V and bears the words Win the War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Emmet County War Board Opens July Bicycle Quota
The Emmet County War Price and Rationing Board has a quota of three new bicycles for July. Eligible applicants include workers in gainful jobs and those aiding the war effort or public welfare. Applications are at the board offices in Estherville Armstong and Ringsted with local representatives G B Vandenburg in Armstrong and L A Peterson in Ringsted. Applications for bicycles will be reviewed by board members alongside other ration items.
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Emmet County War ‘Price and Rationing Board
Estherville
Armstrong
Ringsted
G. B. Vandenburg
L. A. Peterson
Emmet County Rationing Board Requires Tire Dealers Reports
The Emmet County Rationing Board orders all tire and tube sellers and vehicle repossessors to file reports for April 1 to June 30. Dealers must submit inventory of new retreaded and used tires and tubes and a transfer report on OPA Form R-T by July 18. If Form R-17 is not received, contact Estherville Armstrong or Ringsted board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County Rationing Board
Office of
Price Administrator
Emmet County War Price and Rationing Board
Estherville Armstrong
Ringsted
Damage From Storm Hits Emmet County Crops and Structures
Early week steady heat gave way to a cloud burst and rainfall that lowered temperatures. In Etherville minor damage occurred near Ringsted with uprooted trees, windmills, silos, and flattened crops reported in eastern Emmet County. small grain expected to recover. Mr and Mrs G A Tibbetts enjoy a fishing trip to Northern Minnesota.
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Etherville
Ringsted
Emmet
Vla
G. A. Tibbetts
Harley Degen
Minnesota
Extra sugar ration stamp details for wartime allotment
The article explains that stamp No. 7 becomes valid last Friday morning and may be used until August 22 to buy an extra two pounds of sugar. Stamp No. 5 remains valid for a two pound quantity until July 25, after which stamp No. 6 is usable until August 22.
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OPA
Large registration at Methodist Camp opens youth camp
About 180 youths, chaperones and leaders are registered for the Junior High Youth camp at West Okoboji Methodist Camp Grounds. The session runs July 6 to 12 for students who have finished seventh to ninth grade, with Miss Marian Orvis teaching a course on Character That Counts.
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West Okoboji
Marian Orvis
Two Farms Sold Near Ringsted This Week
George Jenson bought the 80 acre Flint farm northwest of Angsted from the Flints and Mrs. Pedersen. He takes possession March 1, 1948 and will move next month. A J Meyers bought a 60 acre unimproved tract southeast of Ringsted from C L Weisbrod. Both sales were through F A Nelson, VLR. Clinton Palmer, at the Packing Company, was injured on the job. Visitors included Des Moines residents and Cleveland Ohio guests at Miss Marie Sorum’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jenson
Angsted
Jens and
Nels Flint
Andrew Pedersen
A. J. Meyers
Ringsted
C. L. Weisbrod
F. A. Nelson
George Clark
Des Moines
Geo. Clark
Cleveland
Ohio
Marie Sorum
Former Estherville Pastor Takes Waterloo Post
The Rev. LaVere Shermandine, former Grace Church pastor at Estherville and pastor at Emmetsburg and Spencer, now serves St. Mark's in Waterloo. Since 1939 he led a Harlan church and this summer directs Camp Longley at Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVere Shermandine
Grace Church
Episcopal
Emmetsburg
Spencer
St. Mark's Church
Waterloo
Harlan
Camp Longley
Clear Lake
Iowa to simplify birth registration amid delayed records
Iowa will abandon federal birth proof for delayed birth registration by August 1. affidavits from someone with first-hand knowledge of birth will be accepted on a state form signed in front of an Army Navy district representative. Penalty for misrepresentation can reach 10000 dollars or five years in prison. County registrars told to stop using federal forms once state forms are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowsa Sear
Eric Pfeiffer
State Health Department
Vital Statisics
Peron Haying
Army
Navy
Five Attend Democratic State Convention at Des Moines
Five local men attended the Democratic state convention in Des Moines last Friday. Those present were Francis Kennedy, Dr. I. H. West, F. W. Davies, James Melvitire, and Earl Crank. Ten delegates were elected but five could not attend. Kennedy and Mrs. G. W. Darnell were reelected chairman and chairwoman at the county convention held June 28 at the city hall auditorium in Fa therville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Francis Kennedy
I. H. West
F. W. Davies
James Melvitire
Earl Crank
G. W. Darnell
City Hall
Fatherville
Dickinson County appoints first woman deputy sheriff
Dickinson County adds another first woman to its ranks as Tone McClintock is appointed Deputy Sheriff by the Board of Supervisors after serving as office assistant in Sheriff McQuirk’s department. Sheriff McQuirk notes eight women deputies in Town and McClintock will earn $90 a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicinson County
State Purpole
Virginia Bedell
Beacon
Tone McClintock
Dickinson County
McQuirk
Miss McClintock
Board of Supervisors
Unique War Stamp Club at Titonka
Fifteen Titonka business and professional men have organized a war stamp club. Membership requires a war stamp book into which a 25 cent war stamp is pasted each morning. Any member may inspect another’s book. if the stamp is missing the finder gets a stamp as penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitonka
HOSPITAL NOTES REPORTS SEVERAL BIRTHS AND ADMISSIONS
Mr and Mrs Ernest Dues of Graettinger welcomed a son born July 8. Mr and Mrs Bob Gibson of Faaterville welcomed a daughter born Monday morning. Mrs Jens Jensen of Fatherville admitted as a medical patient on Sunday. The Kubli family small daughter of Terri admitted for medical care. Opal Opsal of Armstrong underwent a major operation Sunday. Betty Ann Speck of Graettinger recovering from a major operation July 10. Mr and Mrs Walter Tirevold of Estherville welcomed a baby girl born Sunday July 12.
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Ernest Dues
Graettinger
Bob Gibson
Faatherville
Jens Jensen
Fatherville
the Hopital
Guy Kubli
Terri
Opal Opsal
Armstrong
Betty Ann Speck
A. R. Speck
Walter Tirevold
Estherville
NOT ENOUGH COMBINES RESURVER HARVEST FEASIBILITY
A state survey shows 60 combines for over 24 000 acres of soybeans in Marmet County, 400 plus acres per combine, with Howard County at 489 acres per bind. Farmers seeking combines or with beans to harvest should notify the AN office in Motherville.
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Marmet County
Mathine
Howard County
Motherville
Dickinson
Fourth of July Lake Crowd Swamps Spirit Lake Area
A record Fourth of July crowd flooded Spirit Lake Okoboji spread across Spirit Lake Arnold's Park Milford and surrounding areas. Many hosted guests as cottages hotels and cabins filled. Officials reported orderly behavior with no arrests and no reported auto accidents amid heavy traffic and busy amusement districts.
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Lake
Lakes Region
Spirit Lake
Okoboji
Arnold's Park
Milford
Sheriff's Office
Arnolds Park
Aged Lady Dies Monday in Watlington Community
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. delat Jackson of Wolinahard on July 18 near Watlington. She was born in Scotland and married to Charles Jackson with two children Janet and Charles. Survived by five grandchildren and several relatives. funeral set for Thursday at Charles Tucson Home with Rev. Chae Fausnaueh officiating. Pallbearers listed.
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Mintuaret
Iieth
Scotland
Isco
John Jackson
Janet
Charles
Hey Yshand
Watt Tunford
Watlington
Husdan
Wallitie
Herhardin Cay Amabiter
Net Amatisteund Ong Srandanehter
Char Wes
Florence Jackson
Mbps
Fargas Fe Droog
Middletown
Chris Bernard Jacksom
Des Moines
al Weidert
Anarora
Chester Myers
Lafayette
Root
Charles Tucson Thome
Chae Fausnaueh
Cade Masih
Carl Thoreson
John Mortrive
John Welsh
G2. Osher
Coo L. Porresan
J. W. Clistiansen
Iowa Navy recruiting posts strong enlistments in war effort
Iowa Navy Officers report about 7,000 men from Iowa have joined the Navy since December 7, 1944 and a per capita lead in the Central division. They warn enlistments must rise to meet quotas as the Navy expands. The service urges volunteers to enlist now or join another branch to advance ahead of calls.
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Towa Navy
Hawkeye
Pearl Larbor
Hawaii
Iowa
Thea
Alaskan Highway Work Draws California Transplants
Merc and Mes with C20 FL report that Arnolds dirk, Eston, and Bob Thatte along with Paul Davenport have left California for Alaska to join a road project. They travel with a group from Arnolds Park to join the beta crew under Canmla and a youth group from the area during a busy summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merc
Eston
Arnolds
Dirk
Bob Thatte
Paul Davenport
Arnolds Park
Calfornia
Alaska
Eagan Resigns as Assistant Cashier at Central Saviors Bank
Ewan reflects his position as assistant cashier at Central Saviors Bank and Trust Company in Emmetsburg, effective July. Plans for the future are not announced, but sources suggest possible entry into business elsewhere. Miro Bassa has long been in the insurance business in Emmetsburg since 190. Preciously he wears Palo Alto county commuter DQ years.
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Willian
Eawan
Central Saviors Bank and Trust Company
Dumietsburg
de Tle
Busines Ua
Duumetshaun
Oto Yobi
Miro Bassa
Emmetsburgs
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Ringsted Schools
V.R
Butchers Revereeee
Packera
Ceeeeneeree
Ces Ss DB MO
Price
Henderson
J. J. Linsely
Ida Grove
Mra, Wm. Sykes
B. White
Harry D. Brown
Merton Ankrum
Camp Polk
Louisiana
John Smiths
Walter Smiths
Ankrum
Ceylon
Raleigh Wikeren
Russell Eveleth
Carl Stump
Leon Albert Hardecopf
Abert DeWall
Gerald Stump
Harold Thompson
Robert Emmet Sewell
Silvis
Tlinois
Harold Lux
Knud Otlaf Christensen
Lloyd Earl Summers
Richard Swalve
Wallingford
Donald Stock
Elgin
Minois
Armed Guard
Central Pacific
Treasure Island
San Francisco
California
Rex Kurtz
rMs
Jessie Kurtz
Terris
Army Air Forces
Turner Field
Georgia
Gilbert L. Meyers
Granda Forks
Long Island, N. Y
Knud Bennicksen
Eldon
Camp Edwards, Mass
Lewis Dean
Army Air Corps Reserve
Dean
Air Corps
Methodist
Vlr
Clinton Palmer
Alice Tangen
M. T. Morton
Fred Olson
Red Wing
W.R
Robert Lund
Thief River Falls
H. ST. Tosdal
Robert Lund, Jr
Harvard University
J. Hi. Raife
Perry
Melvin Springer, Jr
Delta
Colorado
Edgar Nan
C. K. Nan
Edgar
Cincinnatii
the Planet Company
Cecil Munson
Whiting
FE. M. Munson
Titonka
Va— Hospital
Kossuth
Dan
Coty
Eva
Eagan
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