Local Notes From Emmetsburg and Nearby Folks
Mrs Ed Greise has pleurisy while Mrs Ruth Caylor returned from Spencer after two weeks with her daughter Ruth and Jane. The Dolliver school athletic program is curtailed this year. Supt Smith will run boys sports and Miss Everine Reid coaches girls basketball. Playground equipment purchases and another female teacher will replace Harry Gabel. Dr and Mrs H D Mereness visited Spirit Lake. Rev C L Day illness postpones Community Church social. A family gathering at Mrs May Morling’s in Emmetsburg honored son Milton on army furlough from Boise. Imo Grace Kinney travels with Mrs Leta Kinney to Oklahoma. Bing Stillman travels with L P Stillman to Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Greise
Ruth Caylor
Spencer
Lyle Kilgore
Ruth
Jane
Kilgore
Great Lakes Naval Training Base
Doll- Iver School
Supt. Smith
Everine Reid
Harry Gabel
H. D. Mereness
Spirit Lake
James Smith
C. L
Young Peoples Organization
Community Church
May Morling
Emmetsburg
L. P. Stillman
James Stillman
Oklahoma
Bing
Mr. Stillman
Jefferson
Nighttime driving tips emphasize brakes and lights
Three reasons hinder nighttime stopping are defective brakes inadequate lights and excessive speed. Regardless of light condition brakes are essential to stop. The column urges motorists to inspect mechanical condition and ensure headlights are properly aimed to maximize safety and conserve tires.
Man 77 and His Horse Headed For Peace In the Ozarks
Charles Coulter aged 77 and his 27 year old sorrel horse Andy are camped on a highway between St Louis and Springfield Missouri en route to a quiet life near Springfield. They began in Dayton Ohio 600 miles away and expect to reach their Ozark home within eight days. They have traveled far together including an 800 mile trip from New Mexico to Springfield. Coulter hopes to settle down with Andy who is slowing but senses they near home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Springfield
Charles Coulter
Ozark
Andy
Dayton
Ohio
Coulter
Hilter
Springfield Fairgrounds
New Mexico
Chocolate bar may become casualty of war
War disrupts cocoa imports and shipping, threatening chocolate supplies into 1942. Industry officials warn cocoa bean shortages from Africa and the Americas have reduced stocks while global conflict strains trade. National Youth Administration announces closure of state offices and mass layoffs as Congress trims appropriations from 151 billion to about 60 billion for 1942 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Manufacturers of Confectionery and Chocolate
Gold Coast
South American
Mexico
West Indies
V.ro
National Youth Administration
New York City
District of Columbia
NYA
Congress
Birth Certificate Demand Falls Amid War Industry Ruling
The state health department reports a sharp drop in birth certificate applications from as high as 10 000 weekly to 20 to 25 percent lower after Commissioner McNutt’s war manpower ruling exempts war industry entrants from needing birth certificates. Workers now sign a citizenship statement instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Division of Vital Statistics
Commissioner McNutt
The
War Manpower Commission
Recognizing Poor Nutrition and Its Signs
The text lists symptoms of malnutrition in adults including lassitude irritability concentration problems and weakness. It notes accompanying signs like chronic diarrhea sore mouth burning or prickling skin poor night vision sore gums easy bleeding eyes muscle and joint pains. It contrasts these with well nourished people and suggests obtaining a free pamphlet from the Nutrition Division of Defense Health and Welfare Services in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of of Defense Health
Express Agency canvasses horses and wagons for service
The Railway Express Agency says it is nationwide canvassing for horse drawn equipment as gasoline and tire shortages strain supply. It notes past wartime fleets of 15 000 wagons and 20 000 horses have diminished to six wagons and three coaches, with only three harness makers and scarce horse sheds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Express Agency
N. P. Ballou
Express Company
Ballou
Army, Navy
Treasury Department
Office of Civilian Defense
The
Red Cross
Army
Marine
Victory Gardens Planting Tips For Summer Veggies
Gardeners are advised to sow celery and cabbage now using about six seeds per hill and thin to the strongest seedling. Other crops to plant up to August 1 include snap beans, radishes, kohl rabi, turnips, endive, with beets and carrots in summer. Irrigation expert notes suggest soil moisture aid from burlap covers and watering systems, while surplus produce should be shared with families via county agents. Old raspberry canes should be cut back after fruiting and new green shoots preserved for next year. VR sanitariums noted as places for run down individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Summer Care Of Your Cows
Five factors are listed as probable causes for lower dairy production in July to September in Iowa. They include shortage of feed, hot humid weather, lack of water, neglect, and flies. When pastures are short feed hay or silage. grain for cows producing over a pound of butter fat daily. Use shields, shade, grazing at night, and early morning. Ensure fresh water, even if tanks are full near the barn. Destroy breeding sites for flies and use darkened barns or cooling fans. Once production drops it is hard to regain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Arthur Porter
Extension Dairyman
Iowa State College
Old Gold Rush Recalled By Alaska Letter Home
A pilot in Alaska writes to Lohrville parents recalling Klondike days in a 1000-person town. He details weather, high prices, liquor stores, crowded rents, scarce fresh produce, and a compact view of daily life from a 9x12 tar paper shack to theaters, schools, churches, and a small broadcasting station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Klondike
Lohrville
Blair Fowler
Willkie Seen as Vital for Postwar Leadership Across Parties
Kossuth County Advance argues Wendell Willkie should remain ready to serve regardless of party. It praises his trusted stature and suggests he could lead the country in 1945 to finish the war and guide postwar reconstruction, appealing to both major parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendel
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Estherville school board to hear budget estimate
The Board of Directors of Estherville Independent School District will meet August 8, 1942 at 8 PM at the High School Building. Taxpayers may testify for or against the proposed expenditures for the year starting July 1, 1942 and ending June 30, 1943. A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Independent
Estherville Township
Emmet County
Iowa
Margaret M. Gebest
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Dolliver
V.K
Man
Ozarks
W.R
Jamcs A. Tobey
J. A. Tobey Toms
Childres
U. S
Air Express
Manhattan Island
New York
Victory Gardens
G. T. Tostenson
T.C. Mann
Sanborn’s Store
D-X
East Central Avenue
A. I. Reed
Rexall
U. S. Treasury Department
Atne Life Insurance Co
V.R
Populaton
Main Street
Kossuth County
Total General Fund
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