Cherokee High Wins Esther Relays Meet in Estherville
Cherokee High wins the Esther Relays at Estherville with 51 points, Estherville and Blue Earth Minn. tie for second with 27 each among 18 schools. Solomon of Estherville wins the 120 yard high hurdles in 15.3 seconds. Cresco sets mile relay record in 4:40.0.
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Cherokee High
Estherville
Blue Earth
Minn
Solomonson
Cresco
Fairmont
Mint
Spirit Lake
Mason City
Ccesseseerseeeeel
Elmore
Forest City
Emmetsburg
Ceylon
Min
Kinney
Wells
Sanford
Huber
Cherokee
Gerleman Emmetsburg
Kerr
Koenecke
Neverdorf
Sheldon
Ogilvy
Gipson
Zeke
Hoyt Cherokee
Hartel
Thompson
Mongan Blue Earth
Feds
Gangestad
Clarion
Goodman
Gardner
Ruby
Bast
Madison
Kenny
Michelson
Thuel
Clancy
Sherburn
Hall
Dickpeddie
Miller
Kerwick
Sandstrom
Albert City
Evans
Ceyfon
Clark
Kitzman
Oberdorf
Rice
Mewissen
iMorphew
Fort Dodge
Jacobs
Bunkers
Otis
Rector
Wairmont
Sandheim
Skogan
Norvenson
Webb
Spencer
Harlow
Roalson
Christen
Bassett
Osgilvy
Hanson
Kiteman
Salmonson
McClelland
Chlarson
Russell
Boettel
Branchman
Arndt
Burns
Roosevelt outlines seven point wartime economic plan
President Roosevelt sent Congress a seven point program for wartime controls including heavy taxes, price ceilings, wage stabilization, and increased saving through War bonds. He framed it as “Equality of privilege” in bearing total war burdens and urged legislation to tax high incomes, curb credits, and stabilize farm prices. The report covers WPB production, rationing steps, and mobilization of labor and resources across industries and states.
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Roosevelt
Congress
WPB
Atlantic
District of Columbia
OPA
Treasury
Bureau of the Budget
Smith
Changes In The Classes State Selective Service Director
State Selective Service Director Charles H Grahl lists registrants in new class designations 1A through 4F with rules on dependency and exemptions. Visiting coaches and officials at the Saturday invitational track meet were hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at a noon luncheon in the Blue room of the Hotel Gardston.
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Charles H.grahl
Chamber of Commerce
Gardston
Chamber of Commerce Athletic Committee
Glenn Crook
V-Girl Contest Promises Washington Trip for Midwest Women
Midwest women aim to support the war effort through the V-Girl Contest. Sponsored by this newspaper and Omar Wonder Flour, a winner receives a $100 Defense Bond and an all expenses paid trip for two to Washington, D.C. Entrants send a snapshot with a completed entry blank to the newspaper or Omar distributor. no purchase is required.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
America
Lincoln Memorial
Wasington Monument
Arlington National Cemetery
Capitol
Midwest
National Defense Health Program
Omar
Servicemen Reports From Estherville Area
Eugene Hutchinson returns home for an indefinite stay of up to ninety days with orders to report within twenty four hours if called. Allen Gunderson, enlisted months ago, is at Corpus Christi Texas. Corporal Ralph Boone writes from Midway Island that all is well. Mrs. Ellison and her sons plan to stay with her parents in Estherville for the duration. Capt Effison, previously at Camp Davis North Carolina, has been sent to an unknown destination. Mrs. Robinson traveled to St. Louis to meet her daughter and grandsons.
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Eugene Hutchinson
Frank Hutchinson
Estherville
Essler Field
Washington State
Allen Gunderson
Corpus Christi
Texas
Allen H. Gunderson
U.S.N.A.S
Ralph Boone
L. N. Boone
Mrs. Boone
Midway Island
Territory of Hawaii
North Pacific Ocean
Robert J. Ellison
Bobby
Billy
Gee. Robinson
Capt. Effison
Camp Davis
N. C
Robinson
St. Louis
May 1941 Estherville local happenings final concert and obits
In Estherville during May 1941 the Saidenberg String Symphony conducted by Daniel Saidenberg will perform on May 8 as the final concert of the year. Obituaries note Mrs Grace Van Eman died May 5, Helen Bigney died May 8, Mattie Maloney died May 25, and others including Mrs Sam Fouts and Mrs George Bowman. Commencement June 28 marks diplomas for 81 high school students and 21 junior college students. The Chamber plans the third annual Soap Box Classic for July 30. Memorial Day May 30 closes the post office with limited hours. Clyde Wilder died May 26. Kimet County Defense Day May 28 features Art B. Thomas shows by American Legion boys. Evelyn Cousins and Robert Tims wed May 23 in Jackson Minnesota.
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Saidenberg
Daniel Saidenberg
Estherville
George Beilharz
Roosevelt Auditorium
Helen Bigney
Coleman Hospital
Grace van Eman
Everett Logue
Sam Fouts
George Bowman
Bowman
Emmet County
Dolliver High School
Kimet County
Art. B. ‘Thomas
American Legion Boys
Evelyn Joe Cousins
F. L .Cousins
Waterloo
Robert ‘Tims
W. J.tims
Jackson Minn
Tims
Mattie Maloney
Dows City
Town
St. Patrick's Church
J. J. Keane
Chamber of Commerce Office
Clyde Wilder
Clifford
City Plans To Spend 55000 For Airport Expansion
Estherville city council moved to enlarge the municipal airport by adding 160 acres from Thompson and Greig to the 200 owned, creating a 400 acre site. Condemnation proceedings began on 160 acres and 40 acres, with $55,000 in bonds to finance land purchase and development. Proposals include leasing to Coffie with rent, or city builds and Coffie supervises, to meet CPT CAA specs.
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Estherville
T. O. Thompson
H. H. Stipp
Des Moines
Bale
Harry Coffie
Coffie
CPT
Red Cross First Aid Classes Begin This Week
A standard first aid course will start Wednesday night at seven to nine at the high school building with Dr Loving as instructor. The program runs five weeks with two hours each on Wednesday and Thursday. Eligible attendees are 17 years or older and having completed at least two years of high school. An advanced course begins Thursday with Dr Reed in charge.
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Reed
Aver
Four Estherville Women Attend Eighth District Conference
Four Estherville women joined the Girl Scout council members at the Covered Wagon Eighth District Regional conference in Des Moines. The Fort Des Moines hotel hosted the two day gathering with a Friday banquet featuring Gov. Wilson and Dean Baker of Grinnell as speakers. Attendees were Mrs. Fred Gralm, Mrs. Wm. Becher, Mrs. Jack Bittner, and Mrs. Ralph French.
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Estherville
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
Gov. Wilson
Dean Baker
Grinnell
Fred Gralm
Wm. Becher
Jack Bittner
Ralph French
Girl Scout Council
Tire Ration Certificates Issued by County Board
The county fire rationing board issued tire certificates to listed individuals and firms including J J Maniece for 1 retread passenger tire, William Wood for 1 retread passenger tire, Olen Anderson for 1% retread truck tires FE, Burdette for 1 passenger tire and 1 truck tube, George Madden Armstrong for 1 truck tire, Charles A Iseminger for 2 truck tubes and 2 retreaded truck tires, Russell I Miller for 1 truck tire, Pfaff Baking Company for 2 truck tubes, Cliff Fredericksen for 2 passenger car tires, May Charles FE Corbin for 2 truck tires.
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County Fire Rationing Board
J. J. Maniece
Wm. Wood
Olen Anderson
Burdette
George Madden
Armstrong
Charles A. Iseminger
Russell I. Miller
Pfaff Baking Company
Cliff Fredericksen
May
Charles FE. Corbin
New Low Prices for Ball Games at University of Town
A new price scale for University of Town football games was announced. A seven game coupon book costs $10 with reserved seating for all games except North Dakota State and Camp Grant. Individual tickets vary by opponent, with North Dakota State and Camp Grant offering no reserved seats, Nebraska, Alabama, Purdue and Wisconsin priced at $2.78 or $2.20 for Great Lakes, and Camp Grant at $1 with no reserved seating.
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University of Town
North Dakota State
Camp Grant
N. Dakota State
Neb. al. Pudue
Wis
Great Lakes
Mrs Swartz Named Gold Star Mother for Emmet County
Emmet County American Legion selects Mrs Ira Swartz to attend the Hollywood Victory Caravan at Des Moines Shrine Auditorium on May 10 at 2 30 PM. Proceeds from the show will benefit Army and Navy relief bands with stars like Claudette Colbert Cary Grant and Bob Hope. Mrs Swartz son Donald died in World War II. she is the county's sole Gold Star mother and will be escorted to and from the event by county Legion groups.
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Emmet County
American Legion
Hollywood
Shrine Auditorium
Des Moines
Golden Gloves
Army
Navy
Jeading
Claudette Colbert
Cary Grant
Joan Blondell
Bob Hope Charles Boyer
Niel Finn
Dolliver
Ira Swartz
Aged Lady Katherine Origer Dies at 82 in Estherville
Mrs Katherine Origer aged 82 died Monday May 4 at 4:00 AM from old age and heart trouble. She lived on S 9th street under Miss Wattie Griffith care. Born April 10 1860 she was survived by three daughters Mrs Co P Jones of Pocatello Idaho Mrs J Dulmaing Denver Colorado and Mrs G Cook of Fort Dodge five sons Charles Boulder Colorado Thomas Duluth Minnesota Adolph Herman and Joseph Origer all of Estherville. Rosary at her home Tuesday night 8:30 and funeral at 9:30 AM Catholic church with Rev J J Keane officiating.
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Katherine Origer
Wattie Griffith
S. 9Th Street
Origer
Co. P. Jones
Pocatello
Idaho
J. Dulmaing
Denver
Cato
G. Cook
Fort Dodge
Harold Reed to Manage Hutchinson Ice Cream Plant
Harold Reed leaves Sunday night for Manchester to oversee Hutchinson Ice Cream operations. Mrs. Reed and four others will stay in Estherville until school resumes. VR indicates family members and travel details while a separate note mentions a niece’s funeral in Sioux City. A science feature by Robert D. Potter discusses rubber, paper, fabrics potential from a plant previously seen as a pest.
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Harold Reed
Manchester
Hutchinson Ice Cream Company
Mrs. Reed
Four Gotts
Estherville
Robert D. Potter
American Weekly
Chicago Herald American
Sugar Books Issued Registration for War Ration Book One
Registration for sugar rationing began Monday with Emmet County teachers assisting. Rural schools open 3 to 6 PM for four days, Estherville schools 4 to 6:30 PM and 7 to 9 PM. instructions from the State Bag Institute on who may apply and how to sign forms.
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Emmet County
Estherville
Emmet County Rationing Board
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Siberian
Russia
New Caledonia
Australia
Rabaul
Corregidor Island
Bataan
Armed Forces
War Department
Army Air Corps Reserve
Army Air Corps
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
United States
CCC
NYA
Vlr
Hal Calvin
Roger
Pipestone
R. O. Rogers
Orville
Robert
Capital Trip
V.R
Mrs. Swartz
Hutchinson CO
Robert Klema
Sioux City
Mr. Kilemia
Rozella Kilema
Sugar Books
Armed Service
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