Government publicity and war morale in press strategy
An editorial criticizes excess publicity by Washington bureaus as wasteful while urging a coordinated effort to fund paid advertising in newspapers. It argues that well written ads, especially in smaller papers, can boost morale and sustain war efforts, noting that publicity should inform and engage the public without waste. A closing anecdote offers a crude dinner-table conversation bit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mr Hoy
Het Peplveelig
Cutting Non War Expense Brings Inflation Fears
Agitating inflation remains a top issue as calls rise to stabilize prices and fund soldiers abroad. Higher price ceilings and defense spending are blamed for inflating costs while trimming government outlays is urged to curb growth. Strong war effort needed with budget savings debated on the home front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teme
Greauer
Fife
Senator Byrd Urges Deep Cuts to Nondefense Agencies
Virginia Senator Harry F. Byrd argues for trimming nonwar activity and saving billions by abolishing agencies such as the CLC NYA WPA and Farm Security Administration. He presents a plan to defer land purchases cut public works not tied to the war and move unneeded staff to defense, stressing war victory and postwar recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Senate
WPA
Farm Security Administration
Department of Agriculture
After Peace We Face World Involvement And Reforms
Editorial weighs United States future role after World War II noting uncertainty about involvement, urges ending fascism and imperialism, highlights China and India as rising powers, and argues on territorial rights, reconstruction, and postwar policy while joking about lawn care and a Russian dandelion experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Orient
United Nations
Hitler
Mussolini
China
Japan
Ben
India
Great Britain
Axis
Asia
Attica
Europe
I Am An American Day Student Essay Reflects Liberty
An eighth grade writer Jack Bus chanan proclaims May 17 as I Am an American Day. He describes Constitution freedoms including speech assembly petition fair trial religious liberty and equal rights. He contrasts American liberty with Nazi Japan and notes public schools funded by communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Buschanan
Tam
America
Germany
Allegiance Quotes From Lincoln Phillips and Others
A collection of historical quotes on justice freedom faith and loyalty cites Wendell Phillips Abraham Lincoln Mary Baker Eddy and Benjamin Harrison. The passages emphasize moral duty divine support for right actions and the belief that love and obedience to divine law ensure peace and eternal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Res
Mary Baker Eddy
Earth
Benjamin Harrison
Mother’s Day Observances and Rogation Week Activities
Last Sunday worshippers observed Mother’s Day with Holy Communion for about three hundred in memory of mothers living and dead. Evening devotions honor Mary the Queen of May, with prayers for service members and for victory and lasting peace. Rogation Days this week call for prayers to avert wrath and bless crops. Ascension Thursday is a holy day of obligation with Masses at 6 and 7 30. Confessions are offered Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon. A religious summer school begins June 1 to June 6 with four Sisters of St. Francis assisting, for a shortened session due to emergency. Sunday is Holy Communion for the Altar and Rosary Society and all married women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
First Holy Communion
Attai
Sisters of St. Francis
Altar and Rosary Society
Estherville Lutheran Spiritual Life Conference Opening
Estherville Lutheran Church on South Street announces the opening of the Spiritual Life Conference with Rev. M. Olson of Chicago speaking at 11 A.M. and 8 P.M. on Sunday and Rev. E. J. Conrad at 3 P.M. Sessions run all day except Monday forenoon. A fellowship gathering Saturday at 8 includes youths from Minneapolis. Choirs, Ladies Aid, and midweek services scheduled with various hostesses and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiritual Life Conference
R. Olson
Chicago
E J. Conrad
Miineneapolis
Stanley Olson
Ladies Aid
Carl Carlson
Anton Berven
J. M. Walden
M. L. House
Gladys Bringle
Jake Nasby
Nasby
Synchro-Sunlight Flash Boosts Outdoor Pictures
Outdoor photography gains from flash bulbs and synchronizers. Synchro-sunlight lighting brightens shadows and reveals detail in front and side lighting, enabling better exposure in outdoor portraits. John van Gublder encourages readers to try the technique with spare bulbs and a camera synchro device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnettro-Aunright
John van Gublder
Union State Line Lutheran Church Services and Dolliver Bible School
Union State Line Lutheran Church announces Pentecost Sunday services on May 24 at 9 A M led by Pastor L A Mathre. Confirmation class is Wednesday at 2 20. Dolliver Bible School begins May 19 from 8 30 to 10 30 for two weeks. open to all school age children with no enrollment charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union State Line Lutheran Church
L. A. Mathre
Dolliver Bible School
The
Community Church
Mortals and Immortals Lesson Sermon for May 17
Christian Science Churches announce a Sunday Lesson Sermon in all Saints Churches on May 17 with the Golden Text from Romans 8 5 to 6 and quotations from the Bible and the Christian Science Textbook Belief and Health with Key to the Scripture. The sermon outlines the difference between mortal illusion and the truth of being and cites Psalms 56 12 13 and other selections. Services at 10 AM with Bible reading, Wednesday 8 PM, a reading room Wednesday 7 to 7 45 PM and Saturday 8 to 6 PM. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Churches of Christ
Mary Bakerby
Social Events of the Week Hosts and Guests Highlight Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Ed Sorum welcomed Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary for a social afternoon and lunch served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. R. R. Tillen. Guests included Mrs. Oksner and many members such as Mrs. Ernest Smith and Mrs. Fred Effers. Bernice and Pearl Clark hosted a Sunday buffet in honor of Miss Helen K. Collins, national Wa Tan Ye treasurer, with a lily and tulip table and a socially spent afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Sorum
American Legion Auxiliary
R. R. Tillen
Ernest Smith
Waldo Brink
Fred Ehfers
Dan Howard
Trueing Elferston
Harry Jones
Leon
Clark
Collins
Clara*Kennedy
Lois Inman
Lucille- Petersen
Gertrude ‘Mohr
Beulah Shultz
Ames
Heten- Trauger
la- Verné
Minn
Bridge iClub 15 entertainment Friday luncheon and games
J B Usner hosted her bridge club at a Friday afternoon luncheon with two tables of play. Mrs Guy Tibbets won high score. Attending included Mrs Tibbetts Mrs Harley Degen Mrs F E Rosedahl Mrs Deemer Lee Mrs Han Jensen Mrs Paul Gray Mrs Emmet Amdahl and the hostess. Wa Tan Ye dinner planned for evening with guest invitations and a program led by Miss Margaret Clark assisted by Mrs Sarah Bennet and Miss Dorothy Sharp. The toastmistress will be Lucile Petersen. Performs include Mrs Sarah Bennet singing with accompaniment by Mrs Richard Caldwell and Miss Emma Gaarde. Henrietta Miller presents a welcome. Ward Greer responds. piano solo by Mrs Caldwell. reading by Mrs Leon Blake.
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Srs
J. B. Usner
Bridge Club
Guy Tibbets
Tibbetts
Ruth Evans
Gertrude Mort
Camera Cresap
Margaret Clark
Sarah Bennet
Dorothy Sharp
Lucile Petersen
Richard Caldwell
Emma Gaarde
Caldwell
Leon Blake
Living Church Sunday Services and Children's Day Program
The Church of Christ at Seventh Street and Second Avenue North, led by Pastor Fred D. Sawyer, invites members to a 9:45 Sunday school, 10:50 morning worship with communion, a Sunday night Children’s Day program, 8:00 evening service, and a forum discussion on The Work of the Church in a World at War. Youth Group meets at 7:00 P. M. with Miss Esther Petersen leading. President Roosevelt’s call for revival frames the sermon theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Living Church
Women's Council
Esther Petersen
Roosevelt
Immanuel Lutheran Church Announces Spring Activities
Immanuel Lutheran Church led by Pastor L G Hinderaker invites all to Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 A M and morning worship at 11. Ladies Aid meets May 20 at 2 30 with hostesses Mrs J Bryan and Miss Myrtle Hanson. Choir practice Thursday night at 8 P M. Welcome to the Spiritual Life Conference at the Lutheran church in Estherville May 17 to 22 with many sessions offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
J. Bryan
Myrtle Hanson
Estherville
Wallingford Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Session
The Wallingford Lutheran Church Ladies Aid meets in the church parlors on Thursday May 11 at 2:30 with hostesses Mesdamos Chester Anderson Gilbert Nemr Audne-Negay Amos Knutson and Ivera Ness. Bible study to follow. Life Conference in Estherville May 4 to 22. Morning worship at 9:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldare
Mesdamos
Chester Anderadil
Gilbert
Audne-Negay
Amos’ Knutson
Ivér Ness
Itval
Eran
Estherville
Presbyterian Circles Readied For Friday Meetings
The four circles of the Women’s Council of the Presbyterian church plan Friday gatherings. The Good Fellowship Circle visits Mrs. P. L. M. Brubaker, the Lend A Hand Circle is hosted by Mrs. George Gruwell with help from Mrs. F. H. Rhodes, the Christian Service Circle meets at Mrs. K. J. McDonald’s home with assistance from Mrs. Max Soeth, and the World Friendship Circle will be hosted by Mrs. Paul Gray Jr. with support from Mrs. Osher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Council
Presbyterian Church
Good Fellowship
Past Noble Grands Set Friday Meeting at Dahle Home
The Past Noble Grands Club will meet Friday night at the home of Mrs. Gilbert Amdahle, assisted by Miss Geraldine Buckley. The gathering aims to discuss club matters and plan future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble ‘Grands Club
Gilbert Amdahle
Geraldine Buckley
Transients and locals mingle at Estherville area notices
A ragged OCR fragment lists names and movements from Estherville area including Martins at the Rock Island line roadmaster post in Iowa Falls, Ober seeking defense work in Portland, Genevieve Irwin visiting Joliet and Chicago, families visiting Verne Parks, and students at Mankato Business College. Also mentions Butch Smith’s expected return from Town City and Virginia Hartman’s home visit after university study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asl. Martin
Iowa Falls
Rock Island Railway
Martins
Towa Falls
Butch” Smith
Town City
University of Sown
Women Go to Milford for Eastern Star Meeting
On Wednesday a few local members of the Eastern Star Lodge attended a Milford meeting as guests. Mrs. Harley Degen and Mrs. Irwin Nichols served as guest officers in the initiation. Others attending included Mrs. Clyde Sanborn, Mrs. J. E. Wilson, and Mrs. Irving Ellerston. Miss Ollie Loeschen assists Miss Fern Jackman in the Farm Bureau office for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Hall
Jane Struk
Mason City
N. FE
Branson
Glee Club
Spencer
Tangney Hotel
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Algona
Spirit Lake
Milford
Lake Park
Sibley and Sheldon
Eastern Star Lodge
Harley Degen
Irwin Nichols
Clyde Sanborn
J. E. Wilson
Irving Ellerston
Ollie Loeschen
Fern Jackman
Farm Bureau
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Vindicator
Editorial
Montgomery
Wendell Phillips
Abraham Lincoln
New York
Cretum
Anderson
Estherville Lutheran Rormonm
Che Sui Shot Guild
Bridge Iclub
LaVerne Heyer
Fort Dodge
Johanna Hill
Edgar Knutsen
Buckley
Gamble Store
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Lamba Gamma Nu
Minneapolis
Church “of Christ
Seventh St
2Nd Ave, North
Fred D. Sawyer
Immanuel Lutheran ” Church
L. G. Hinderaker
Wallingford
L.G. Hinderaldiy
Presbyterian
Harald Ober
Portland
Oregon
Genevieve Irwin
Central Beauty Shop
Joliet
Harry Pfiffner
George Schief
J. H. Orvis
John Wilbur
McKernen
Laurens
Verne ‘Parks
Shirley Peterson
Armstrong
Mavis Strong
Mankato Business College
George McKean
Dolliver
Lonssie Smith
Jay“Holen
Capt’ Smith
Virginia- Hartman
Mev
Mel
Ralph' Hartmart
Miss Hartman
University of Town
Reéy
O. Mr. Kitson
Knutson
Seattle
Washi
Cos ‘ Mission
Lawre 'Gage
Waleher
J. Penney Company
We Wooltrortte- Stoté
Misa
DE. T, D. Mann
Ortheopathic
Sanborn’s
DE. L. F. Hoffman Veterinarian
Firet. Door
D-X
East Central Avenue
DE. &, D. Thompson
A. I
Reed
Rexall Drug
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