Drowns at Spirit Lake Holtz mourns two deaths
J B Squiers mourns two losses in one week. Eme Holt the son in law died in Spirit Lake after a boat capsize near Templar Park during a storm. his widow and two daughters survive. Mary Jane Hull eight of Minneapolis died after a truck struck her in Minneapolis. Holt had been a Spirit Lake fishing guide for 16 years. Funeral held at Arnolds Park Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Squiers
Emeret E. Holt
Templar Park
Spirit Lake
Mary Jane Hull
Minneapolis
Minn
Mr. Holt
Des Moines
Leonard McKinley
Leonard Press
Gene Rhode
Holtz
Mr. Holtz
Estherville
Josephine Roberts
Arenolds Park
Arnolds Park
Johnson Named to Estherville Post
R. E. Johnson of Herington Kansas has been appointed assistant superintendent of the Rock Island railway at Estherville, succeeding C. T. Kenny who has joined the government war effort on the west coast. Mr and Mrs Johnson occupy Dr Iveys north Ninth street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Johnson
Herington
Kan
Rock Island Railway
C. T. Kenny
Mr. Kenny
Mrs. Johnson
Dr. Ivey
North Ninth Street
President Signs Pay Boost Bill For Armed Forces
President Roosevelt signed a bill boosting the minimum monthly pay for the nation’s fighting forces to 60 dollars. The raise, retroactive to June 1, adds at least 20 dollars monthly for most men and 10 percent for officers already abroad or at sea. The measure covers ranks to second lieutenant and ensign in the navy, raising base pay from 1500 to 1800 dollars per year and increasing officer rental allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Navy
F M Sharar Passes Away
Word reaches relatives of E M Sharar a former Estherville contractor and builder. He died at his home in Lodi California after a lingering cancer illness Burial planned for Fairbanks Cemetery Orange California He is brother of Mrs Frank Bomarger Estherville Bryan Sharar Huntington and Fred Sharar Dugwell Minnesota
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Sharar
Estherville
Lode
Calif
Fairbanks
Orange
Frank Bombarger
Bryan Sharar
Huntington
Fred Sharar
Dugwell
Minnesota
Nebraska and Missouri firms set 45 cents an hour for detasseling corn
Representatives from Nebraska towns and a Missouri hybrid corn company met in Omaha to agree on 45 cents per hour for detasseling work and to launch a vigorous drive to recruit about 5,000 laborers. The federal employment service will place workers, with sources including city youths likely high school students, local women, and men finished with harvest work or in professional jobs taking field vacations. Work is planned from around July 10 to July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neb
Missouri Hybrid. Corn Co
Omaha
Federal Employment Service
Liquor Sales Rise at Estherville Store in April and May
A liquor report shows Estherville's store boosting sales across April and May. April sales totaled 10,822.20 dollars, rising to 11,273.61 dollars in May. Defense stamp sales also increased from 56.45 dollars in April to 85.45 dollars in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa State Liquor Control Commission
Estherville
Death of Rev. J. J. Kidder Shocks Family in Manchester
Mr and Mrs J L Hoye and children traveled to Manchester Iowa Friday after Rev J J Kidder died there Thursday His Mt Vernon Iowa resident son in law and daughter of deceased note he leaves wife and three daughters with services pending on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hoye
Manchester
Iowa
Missing in Action Private Kuhse From Fort Mills
Private First Class Melvin Kuhse stationed at Fort Mills on Corregidor Island is reported missing in action since May 7 1942. Sister in Texas received word via Major General stating his name was not on casualty lists before the surrender but since May 7 has appeared as missing in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Kuhse
Fort Mills
Corregidor Island
Texas
Melvin
Lester Kuhse
Spirit Lake
Victor Kuhse
Spencer
Corregidor
Estherville Joins U S O and China Relief Campaign
The Estherville unit sets a 1200 dollar quota for the United Service Organization and China relief drive. County chairmen report prior towns have begun, but Estherville faces other engagements. Solicitation starts Thursday June 26 with ward and business district canvassing teams organized by Herb Dray and Cliff Hedrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
United Service Organization
Cliff Hedrick
Fred Ehlers
B. Oskner
Geo. Robb
John Rhodes
Parker Bennett
Lakeside Laboratory opens summer session with seven students
The first of two sessions at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory opened last Monday with seven students enrolled, the smallest in years. Faculty include Dr. King, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Ten Jahon, Dr. F. G. Brooks, Prof. Charles Carter, Dr. T. C. Stephens, Dr. E. T. Miller, Dr. Alfred Adams, and resident director L. O. Nolf. Students listed include Miss Sarah Brown, C. K. Mathes, Frank Jefferson, Verner Wulff, Arthur Regnier, Arthur Levin, Harold Finkbine, all spanning Iowa City, Cedar Falls, Des Moines, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
King
University of Iowa
Anderson
Ten Jahon
F. G. Brooks
Cornell College
Charles Carter
Parsons College
University of Michigan
T. C. Stephens
Morningside College
E. T. Miller
University of la
Alfred Adams
Grinnell
Sarah Brown
Towa City
C. K. Mathes
Frank Jefferson
Cedar Falls
Verner Wulff
Arthur Regnier
Arthur Levin
Harold Finkbine
Des Moines
L. O .Nolf
Army Air Corps to Use Half of Des Moines Fairgrounds
Second lieutenant George M. Watrous of Chicago informs Governor Wilson the army air corps will occupy the south half of the town fairgrounds for a storage depot to be set up in Des Moines. The depot’s permanent commanding officer will arrive within three weeks. most staff will be civilians from civil service. A high fence will enclose the area, forcing the fair board to scale back plans and hold only a shortened exposition on the north half this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Watrous
Chicago
Wilson
Army Air Corps
Watrous
Air Corps
Des Moines
Civil Service
Fair Board
Emmetsburg Adopts Summer Curfew for Youths
Emmetsburg has enacted a curfew ordinance for youths under 18 from June 1 to September 1 prohibiting being on streets from 10 PM to 5 AM. An earlier 9 PM hour applies after dusk. Exemptions apply when with a parent guardian on an errand or employed. Violators face arrest first offense and appearance before the mayor on subsequent offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Loffense
Spirit Lake Soldier Kidd Cited for Distinguished Action
Lieut John W Kidd son of Mr and Mrs V V Kidd of Spirit Lake learned his son took part in Libryan Mediterranean battles. He was cited for distinguished action during engagements. Kidd is known in Iowa for basketball and football with the Spirit Lake Indians and later at Sioux Falls College. He enlisted July 17 1941 and was promoted to lieutenant three months after enlistment. Training at Ontario California Lake Field Phoenix and Baker Field La. He phoned home May 24 before leaving on a secret mission. Other local notes include Norman Wilberg graduating Mira Loma flight academy and James J DeVoss promoted from first lieutenant to captain at Fort Sherman Panama Canal Zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. V. Kidd
Spirit Lake
John W. Kidd
Estherville
Air Corps
Cal Aero Base
Ontario
Calif
Lake Field
Phoenix
Ariz
Baker's Field
Kidd
James. .T. DeVoss
Jesse DeVoss
Fort Sherman
Panama Canal Zone
Parties Hold Conventions In Emmet County
Emmet County Republican convention will be held at Estherville Friday June 26 to select delegates for state and district conventions and conduct convention business. Democratic convention set for Friday at 10 A M in the city hall. Also notes on residents Mrs Dunge Hause Janet and Mr Hause, and the Frettums from Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Estherville
Fred Ehlers
Emmet
Francis Kennedy
Dog Granted Sugar Ration Card in Philadelphia
Cora the guiding German shepherd secures a sugar ration card after Paul Oliver, blind, persuades the local board the dog’s diet aids his navigation and safety. Minnie was killed during a bank robbery in Trenton. the dog leaped at the gunman, knocking Oliver down and injuring his knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cora
Paul Oliver
New Jersey
Oliver
Minnie
Trenton
Local Service Members News From Santa Ana and Midwest
Sgt Leo E Cooper grandson of Mrs E E Cooper and nephew of Mrs Tom Triggs is stationed with the medical detachment S AAA B in Santa Ana California. He handles supply distribution and assists in the sergeant's office. Lieut and Mrs Lester Bush test Monday morning for Stockton home. Miss Marlys Bust accompanies them. Bill and Tom Branagan Northwestern University students in Evanston Illinois visit their parents in Emmetsburg before entering armed forces Bit joins naval air corps and Tom enlists in Marines. Wesley G Tomhave son of Dr and Mrs G E Tomhave has enlisted in the Navy at Minneapolis Naval Recruiting Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo E. Cooper
E. E. Cooper
Tom Triggs
AAA B
Santa Ana
California
Cooper
Lester Bush
Stockton
Miss Marlys Bust
Bill
Tom Branagan
Northwestern University
Evanston, Il
W. T. Branagan
Emmetsburg
Armed Forces
Bit
Naval Air Corp
Tom
Marines
Wesley G. Tomhave
G. E. Tomhave
Navy
Naval
Minneapolis
Auto Damage Suit Filed in Dickinson Co
Miss Audrey Groves of Spirit Lake operator of Antlers Beauty Shop sues George L. Weppler of Lakefield for about $18,000 in a Dickinson County auto damage case arising from a December 14 1941 collision north of Milford in heavy fog. Alleged negligence includes failure to keep to the proper lane and drive at a prudent speed. Plaintiff claims a skull fracture facial injuries vision and hearing loss and other severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson County
Audrey Groves
Spirit Lake
Antlers
Groves
George L. Weppler
Lakefield
Helen Nielsen
Milford
Trail Riders Organize Group in Emmetsburg
A new trail riders group forms in Emmetsburg led by J. B. McEvoy and Gene Neville. Nineteen saddle horse enthusiasts from Emmetsburg and nearby communities rode an eight mile loop around Medium lake and through Emmetsburg streets, signaling eagerness to meet again. VAR Matt Scholtes, recovering from a spinal operation in Rochester, Minnesota, plans return to Rock Island duties around early September after hospital and clinic treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
J. B. McEvoy
Gene Neville
Medium Lake
Matt Scholtes
Rochester
Minn
Rock Island
Mr. Scholtes
West Side
Scholtes
St. Mary's Hospital
Debts Must Be Paid Up Under New Regulations
Government sets rules on charge accounts announced by Secretary Wm. Sykes of the local Chamber of Commerce. Merchants cannot sell listed articles to customers who owe money unless the May charge is paid by July 10 or installments are arranged. Installments must be at least $5 a month or $1.25 a week. All old accounts due July 10 or default. new accounts due by the tenth day after the first month. Installment and contract purchasing remain available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sykes
Chamber of Commerce
V.R
Cadet Slang At Naval Aviation Base Revealed
A Navy aviation training base at Minneapolis uses slang terms among cadets to describe flying antics and training mishaps. The jargon includes hot landings, fat dumb and happy, dope off, flat hatting, and terms for instructors, runways, and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Aviation Cadet Training
Naval Reserve Base
Minneapoli
Santa Claus
Wold Chamberlain Field
Mankato Sugar Violator Fined and Given Six Months
William Tanley of Mankato bottling works must serve six months in a federal prison and pay a total of 2100 dollars after pleading guilty to two counts under the sugar rationing act. He failed to declare 44000 pounds of sugar and filed false statements for 1320 pounds for May and June business. Judge Sullivan imposed concurrent six month sentences and a seven day stay with bond set at 1000 dollars. A defense bond fund and local efforts to boost bond sales are noted, including an Algona bank bell signaling every sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tanley
Mankato
Tanley
Sullivan
Local youths graduate from defense welding school
Whipple in charge of the defense welding school at Spirit Lake announces that another group of four youths from Estherville and Putnam joined the program. The graduates are Edr Straube Maurice Peward Ekert Poster and Robert Swarts. A new class begins June 22 with training and new equipment including a welders’ arc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oee Whipple
Tt Defense Welding School
Speci Lake
Whipple
Hia
Webers
Byeett Straube
Maurice Peward
Ekert Poster
Robert Swarts
Estherville
Putmroi
Nate
Spirit
Lake
Fle Stron
Auto Registrations Decline Amid War Restrictions
War and priority license rules cut auto registrations for the period ending December 1, with over 30,000 rejections and total registrations around 640,000 versus 901,000 in 1941 for the same span. May numbers fell, truck registrations rose slightly, and farm and motorized service registrations increased by 3,045 due to state ordinance workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts Safety
Goa
GOG
Coltortions
PLURK
Tradtd
Prailer
Wetor Evere
Ordeninee Phi
Iowa Needs One Million Extra Acres of Alfalfa
Ames Iowa June 20 Iowa needs at least one million more acres of alfalfa to balance high quality protein feed for expanding livestock programs Willan Gilbert of the Iowa State College extension notes that current digestible carbohydrate and fat waste limits hinder protein supply An acre of alfalfa yields similar protein to soybeans red clover and other forages An increase in soybean seed acreage to 1 6 million would raise soybean meal supply by a large amount To reach the protein goal more alfalfa should be grown on land now used for small grains or nonrepayment crops and soybean acreage may rise to 25 percent in 1948 to help reach the target
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Willan Gilbert
Platt
Towa Varn
Towa State College
Seyberu
Tawa
Gilbert Dlatess Fryen
Gilbert
First Week Is Success After Robberies In County
Reports from several focal areas note rubber thefts halted after direct service stations were battered. About 2,000 pounds of goods reported stolen with amounts listed for Brink OW Company and Home Oil Co. among others. many victims did not file receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sog
Rudd
Costa
Satan
Ft. Creat
Mia
Seth
Wolf
Fle
le Ech
Eiven
Brink OW Company
Home Oi Co
Fred Laman
Foeeuive OH Company
Neyes Brechers
Applicants to be Interviewed in Omaha for WAAC
The WAAC will interview women from the region in Omaha as the next step to determine those selected for the corps. Candidates who survived preliminary tests appear before two three member boards, each with two women and an Army officer. Board names are sent to Washington for final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woma
Avis Ausifiary Corps
Omha
WAAC
Waehinuten
Eventh
Army
Three Des Moines Men to Help Build Alaskan Highway
Three Des Moines contractors plan to travel Saturday by train to Seattle for a joint project in Alaska. The team includes Orville Wrowles secretary Ralph Green and Lea THoak, representing Green Construction and Ebeik Construction. They will oversee a contract for a 500 mile road segment in the Arctic region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Seattle
Wooten Ronte
Alaska
Orville Wrowles
Ralph Green
Green Construction Company
Cod Lea Thoak
Ebeik Construction Cambradis
Corn Husking Champ Enlists in Navy in 1940
Vik Corn Husking champion from Ames and Tiwana State region enlisted in the Navy in 1940. The article notes his prior state contest success and references a Des Moines Des weekend event with a fifth place finish in a national contest. It also mentions a local figure once known for gliding to Oss stations asking for a couple of quotes.
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Storm Gomes
Vlr
Johnson
Leghorn Cox Veveen dBe
Seevese
Seevetensee
LDU
F. M. Sharar
E’erville
W.R
Hoye
Father
U.S. O
Towa
Lakeside
LT. Kidd
Norman Witberg
H. N. Wilberg
Ringsted
Mira
Dunge Hause
Janet
Mr. Hause
East Lanning
Michigan
Mrs. Hause
W. E. Bradley
P. E. Fretum
Leo E. Coor
Dickinson CO
Vi.r
H. H. Tosdal
Service Star Legion Incorporation
Iowa State Bank At
Algona
Vik
VLA
Eames County
Wilh
Alh
Wainta
Omanta
Green Construion Company
Balle Tees Cutiag Compiny
Stous Cr Faye
Noaetoy
Tiwana State
Des Mobis
Pink Worl Ote Ton Rimmerup
Tad Tre Ofiened
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