Deserve Much Credit for Sugar Rationing Effort
Deserving much credit for sugar rationing in Emmet County, the process ran with no confusion due to the efficiency of organizers. Wm Sykes led the Trade Registration and Miss Marie Sorum oversaw consumer registration, both volunteering heavily to train registrars and ensure smooth registration. County superintendents and teachers across grade, high, and country schools aided the effort, though the county superintendent's office faced extra burdens. Miss Sorum carried on with energy and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Co
Wm. Sykes
Marie Sorum
Sorum
County Road Work Reduced to Maintenance Only
County Engineer Rowet reports construction halted except for pre April 9 starts. The county road project north of town remains the sole active work, about three fourths of a mile, likely for the year. Other Dickinson county grading and gravel projects are suspended per federal orders, with unclear permanence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.R
Rowet
Dickinson County
F. R. White
Iowa State Highway Commission
Furman
Spirit Lake
Reminds Homeowners to Apply for 1942 Homestead Credit
Estherville residents who bought or built homes since July 1, 1941 must apply for the 1942 homestead tax credit by July 1 to avoid losing the exemption for 1942 taxes due in 1948. New owners and those away from town must file, bringing deed or contract to the auditor's office, with reminders extending to county property owners outside Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Fred Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Robinson
Poppy Day Pledge Expands Aid Beyond Veterans
The American Legion Auxiliary and Poppy Day chairwoman Mrs. Gene Weir announce that funds from this year’s poppy drive on May 23 will aid victims of the present war and veterans of World War I. Volunteers will distribute memorial poppies in Estherville to support disabled veterans and needy families, with donations sustaining year round relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Weir
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Burial Near Superior for Wayne Schultz
Death of Wayne Schultz son of Mr and Mrs C O Schultz of Superior is reported. He worked in an airplane factory in California and was found dead in his room last Thursday likely from gas heat while sleeping. The room was in flames as discovery occurred. he was cremated and buried Monday afternoon in a near Superior cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Schultz
C. O. Schultz
Superior
Wayne
California
Sister’s Death Forces Mrs Hayden Away
Mrs. B. F. Hayden was called away by the sudden death of her sister, Mrs. O. C. Shultz of Maynard, Minnesota. Shultz was the youngest of ten. Hayden is the sole surviving sibling. Funeral services were held today as Hayden and her daughters Mrs. Mayme Karr and Mrs. Bert Ditsworth had departed for Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Hayden
O. C. Shultz
Maynard
Minn
VA Hospital Notes in Iowa region patients typed
Mrs Ludwig Larson of Wallingford was admitted Thursday to Park View Clinic as a medical patient. Mrs Art Anonson underwent a minor operation at the Clinic last week. Mrs J M Hasty of Estherville aged 88 was admitted to Coleman hospital for medical attention Thursday. Mrs Harold Peterson of Armstrong underwent a major operation May 7 at Coleman hospital. Mrs Julia Wikert of Graettinger was admitted Sunday afternoon as a medical patient in the hospital. O'ald Coleman of Spirit Lake is a medical patient at the hospital. Shirley Favanaugh of Estherville underwent a tonsillectomy May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Larson
Wallingford
Park View Clinic
Art Aanonson
J. M. Hasty
Estherville
Coleman Hospital
Harold Peterson
Armstrong
Julia Wikert of
Graettinger
Onald Coleman
Spirit Lake
Heart Attack Claims Local Resident August Leo at 70
August Leo, 70, died Saturday morning from a heart attack while walking near the courthouse. A lifelong county resident and retired farmer, he leaves two brothers Emil of Estherville and Carl of Flayton Minn and two sisters Mrs. F. H. Orschel of Des Moines and Mrs. Joy Horswell of this city. Unmarried, he had lived in the H. O. Silge home until recently. Funeral held Monday at 2:30 in Mahlum and Anderson parlors with Rev. Otis Lang officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Leo
Leo
Emil
Estherville
Carl
Flayton
Minn
F. H. Orschel
Des Moines
Joy Horswell
Man Refuses Scrap Iron Sales Keeps Big Pile
John Bryck of Palo Alto County held stubborn on selling scrap metal until selling eleven tons to Cliff Wycoff of Estherville. Wycoff says Bryck had refused several offers previously, keeping a yard full of broken autos and farm machinery. Bryck says he never got market price and plans further sales to Wycoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bryck
Cliff Wycoff
Estherville
Wycoff
Bryck
Palo Alto
Military families in Estherville area receive wartime postings
Richard Sherman of Algona joins the Bureau of Public Relations in Washington as a first lieutenant. Aviation Cadet William Deming nears graduation and may become a second lieutenant in the U S Marines Air Service. Max Mauck awaits Randolph Field call in Texas after May 4 visit home. George Hackett earns high hospital corps honors and chooses Jacksonville Florida for training. Eugene Bolty departs Great Lakes for Mare Island. Homer Munson and family head to Temple Hill Maryland as he serves with the air force headquarters. Dr Don Rodawig heads to Camp Grant Illinois as Army Medical Corps surgeon. Mrs Esta Johnson’s son Gordon Leslie Johnson is injured but stable after a truck accident in California. Pvt Pearl Rast transfers to Fort Wells Washington. reports snow en route from California. Alfred Rast to radio training after Camp Crowder transfer to Mamouth New Jersey. First Lt Clarence Lucas returns home briefly. serving in southern California after earlier Panama service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Mauck
C. P. Mauck
Estherville
Randolph Field
Texas
Chicago
Flying Cadet Army Air Corps
Pearl Rast
Ed Rast
Fort Wells
Wash
Los Angeles
Calif
van Nuy’s
California
Grand Pass
Quartermaster Headquarters Service Co
Fort Wells, Wash
APO
Work or fight for war says service director
State Director Charles Gharl declares registrants with dependents face eventual induction unless they join essential war work. Boards will soon narrow dependents deferments to weed out nonessential cases and focus on those vital to war production while keeping essential civilian labor. Dorothy Rogers of Estherville was admitted to Park View Clinic for a dislocated elbow after a bicycle fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gharl
Jocal Boards
Graht
W.R
Dorothy Rogers
Estherville
Park View Clinic
Liberal furlough policy adopted for registrants
War Department announces a liberalized furlough policy for new inductees. Local boards are told to cooperate with Army Corps Area Headquarters and grant leave to selectees needing time to settle personal affairs. Furloughs start within five days of induction and last up to ten days, or up to fifteen days if the inductee lives far from the reception center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
National Headquarters
Army Corps Area Headquarters
Tocal
Army Examining Board
Emmet Seniors Hold Baccalaureate Service
Emmet Consolidated seniors held a baccalaureate in the high school auditorium at 2:30 Sunday. Miss DeVries provided music for the processional and recessional. Rev. C. L. Day delivered the address. Wanda Lilland sang The Lords Prayer and Fern Jenson with Marilyn White sang My Task. Members include Irene Heyer Wilma Weir Ruth Maniece Wanda Lill and Betty Brix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Consolidated
Miss DeVries
Rev. C. L. Day of
Dolliver
Wanda Lilland
Fern Jenson
Marilyn White
Irene Heyer
Wilma Weir
George Weir
Ruth Maniece
Betty Brix
Emmett County ration report lists tire allocations May 8 1942
The Emmett County Rationing Board issued the May 8 1942 report listing recipients and quantities for tires and tubes including G A Walen, Samuel Nauss, Ralph Nichols, J H Johnson, Vern V Haines, Emmet County, J J Kissinger, M D Keck, Pfaff Baking Co, Neil M Petersen and Ringsted VLR. Frank Civille named custodian of Minne Waukon state park at Spirit Lake by O L Fulton. The Albro building wall damaged by fire is being torn down ahead of the new construction. Edwin Donovan returns from a year at the University of Iowa and plans a summer with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett County Rationing Board
G. A. Walen
Samuel Nauss
Ralph Nichols
J. H. Johnson
Vern V. Haines
Emmet County
J. J. Kissinger
M. D. Keck
Pfaff Baking Co
Estherville
Neil M. Petersen
Ringsted
VLR
Minnie-Waukon Park
Frank Civille
Minne-Waukon
Spirit Lake
O. L. Fulton
Gull Point
Civille
Iowa Board of Supervisors Costs in 1940 by County
Total county board costs in Iowa for 1940 were 607 177 dollars. State per person cost averaged 24 cents, ranging from 64 cents in Palo Alto to 7 cents in Polk. Emmet County spent 39 cents per person. Costs split into regular meetings, committee work, drainage and mileage with miscellaneous expenses making up the rest. If all counties had matched the low group averages, state spending would drop to 378 542 dollars, saving 228 635 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Auditor of State
Iowa
Palo Alto
Polk County
Emmet
Blank Hawk
Pottawattamie
Polk
Linn
Kossuth
Sioux
Webster
Marshall
Wapello
Muscatine
Cass
Hancock
Montgomery
Cherokee
Appanoose
Davis
Worth
Ringgold
Osceola
Fremont
Grundy
Fmmet
Supervisor
Humboldt
Osceold
Adams
Corn Planting Delayed by Heavy May Rain
Emmet County farmers report heavy moisture after a dry windy period. The rain delays corn planting, but soil is improving and planting expected to begin by early this week as sunnier weather returns. Farmers note corn sheds in excellent condition and readiness for full planting once conditions stabilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amet
Emmet
Balma
Enrollment Holds Steady at Iowa State College Spring Quarter
Enrollment for the spring quarter at Iowa State College stands at 6138, with declines in most areas but the Engineering Division rising from 182 to 329 as it kept pace. The drop is attributed to the draft affecting older students and better industry positions attracting graduates. Notable local attendees include Elaine Locker and Bob DeNeil among others from Betherville Ringsted Torrill Wallingford and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa State College
Sade
Amon E
Fran Fannier County
Elaine Locker Ofrestrones
Willace Butson
Paul Darling
Opal Sehulty
Dorothy Weisner
Betty McMillan
Robert Payre
Gate Mittelsted
Mac McMillan
Cate Goodell
Betherville
Charles Underwood
Gerald Hienrichsen
Ringsted
Bob DeNeil
Torrill
Edward Waldee
Wallingford
Baccalaureate Held Sunday at Presta Fernan Church
The Paceaaureate services were held Sunday in the Presta fernan Church at Vialia for the seniors of 1942. Members named include Richard Neon Nerina Stevete Milan Giasmepp Arlene Pier and Wanda Pretty. Rev Roy Trewin delivered the main address amid songs and processions. The commencement program on May 1 will feature Prof Fred Sawyer as speaker and Supt Jeneen presenting awards with George Maud den leading the procession of diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presta Fernan
Vialia
Ehis
Richard Neon
Nerina Stevete
Milan Giasmepp
Arlene Pier
Wanda Pretty
Roy Trewin Wie
Miyrs
Gilbert Nelo
Soma
Res
Fred Sawyer
Thery Ile
Jeneen
George Maudden
Troner
Hye Pradietes
Navy Preflight School to Play at Iowa City Stadium
The Iowa Naval Aviation preflight school football team will play at the University of Iowa stadium next fall for two or three games. Games are slated on Hawkeyes' off days with California’s St Mary's preflight in Ort. 24, Georgia preflight on Nov 14, and Nebraska on Nov 21 as tentative dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Naval Aviation
Iowa
Hawkeye Eleven
California
St. Mary’s College
Georgia
Nebraska
Eight draftees re classified from Des Moines induction
Eight of thirty boys leaving in May for the induction center in Des Moines were re classified. The eight named include John Rugtiv Harry Osthiemer Robert Tanson Ralph Brown Keith Crimall Frank Tatl Kenneth Cronfe Arn old Saha VuR John Augtiv and Miss Glenna Higgins visited her aunt Mes Mell McLaughlin in Schaller Town on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Indiuction Center
Des Moines
John Rugtiv
Harry Osthiemer
Robert Tanson
Ralph Brown
Keith Crimall
Estherville
Frank Tatl
Kenneth Cronfe
Ringsted
Arnold Saha
Dolliver
John Augtiv
Glenna Higgins
Schaller, Town
Mes. Mell McLaughlin
Town Rural School Graduation Program Broadcast on KMA
A Rural School Graduation program for Town Rural School pupils teachers and parents will be broadcast by radio station KMA Shenandoah Friday May 15 at 2 PM. Sponsored by Rural Teachers Association of Town laws 4000 rural schools and those of Nebraska Kansas and Missouri invited to listen for the best story by a rural pupil. Mary Lilie winner of past contests to be honored with a silver trophy. Principal speakers include Jessie M Parker state superintendent D Wilson president Rural Section Iowa State Teachers Association Mary Lillie rural school valedictorian and Dorothy Rolver teacher. The broadcast will be carried over a full network with Town Stations and ham operators in areas without radios offering access to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KMA
Shenandoah
Rural Teachers Association of Town
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Mitehate
Mary Lilfie
Adair County
Jessie M. Parker
Fortrade Wilson
Iowa State Teachers Association
Mary Lillie
Scholl Valedistorian
Dorothy Rolver
Earl
Kala
Bovethor George
Doctors and Dentists Work Special Wartime Roles
Town doctors and dentists are singled out by the state health department for wartime service. With physician shortages and overwork, the department urges cooperation and strict health practices. Key advice includes adequate sleep, limiting nonemergency calls, using office appointments, and routing hospitalizations through approved facilities to save time and energy. Before the war ends, most able physicians and many younger dentists are expected to join the armed forces, while older men stay to maintain civilian health services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
PL Vo Ag
Fine Work in Manual Training Shown at Estherville High
Miss Sorumr reported progress in manual training across county schools. Superintendent Wilbertemsen oversees efforts. students craft items like desks and cabinets, including a portable wash stand. A demonstration for high grade competent exercises will be held at Roosevelt Auditorium, Estherville High School, on May 29 with about 100 students expected to graduate from rural and town schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Mir 29
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Misa Blanche Maaland
Cylinder
Shirley Favanaugh
Aells
Richard Sherman
Tom Sherman
Algona
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Public Relations
William N. Deming
Deming
Marines
Air Service
USNAS
Corpus Christi
George Hackett
J. S. Hackett
Hospital Corps
George
Jacksonville
Florida
Eugene Bolty
Great Lakes Naval Training School
Chicago, Ill
Mare Island
San Franszco
Homer Munson
Jackie
Marian
Homer
Headquarters
Air Force
Temple Hill
Maryland
Munsons
Cheyenne
Wyo
Don Rodawig
Camp Grant
Iil
Army Medical Corps
Esta Johnson
Gorp
Leslie Johnson
San Fernan
Camp Haan
Riverside
Beth Bringle
Rost
Alfred
Teansfor Red
Mamouth
New Jersey
Camp Crowder
Clarence Lucas
Roy W. Lucas
St. Lucas
Panama
Tropics
Emmet School
Albro
Johnston Drug Store
Crowley’s
Edwin Donavon
G. M. Donavan
University of Iown
Iowa City
Tax-Payers Association
Iowa State College
Var
NEW Navy School
Vur
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