Relatives May Write Prisoners in Far East
Officials outline mail rules for American prisoners of war and interned civilians in the Far East. Names must appear on official lists before mail forwarding, postage rules vary, and Geneva and Cairo agreements govern free or paid mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
International Red Cross Committee
Geneva
Norman H. Davis
American Red Cross
Provost Marshall
Wake
Davis
Red Cross
Cairo
John Doe
Wate
Guam
Shanghai
Japan
Care International
Red Cros Committee
Switzerland
Resi
Pennies saved lead to war bond pledge in Huntington
Mrs W J Whitelock asked cigar-store keeper Charles Antonosky to pledge for war bonds. He waved eight gallons of pennies saved in jars and agreed to take nearly 820 dollars to the bank in a wheelbarrow, estimating 4000 pennies per gallon.
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Vik
Huntington
Ind
W. J. Whitelock
Charles Antonosky
Antonosky
Sudan grass best supplemental pasture for Iowa farms
County agent M. A. Balkema urges Emmet County farmers to seed Sudan grass for July and August to sustain livestock during hot weather. He notes Sudan grass has high carrying capacity, grows after bluegrass dormancy, and should be planted at 15-25 pounds per acre with seedbed prepared like corn. Avoid early grazing until the plant is 1.5 to 2 feet tall.
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Emmet
Sudan
M. A. Balkema
Balkema
Towa
First Clover Spray Timing for Apple and Other Fruits
County agent Balkema advises applying the first clover spray for apples, pears, plums, and cherries in late May in Emmet Co. The mix recommends 3 quarts Time sulfur or Bordeaux mix with lime and lead arsenate, with optional omissions. Prospects point to a light apple crop earlier, increasing quality apples this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Co
Balkema
Ralkema
Batkema
PTA Meeting at School House with Speaker and Band
County PTA met Thursday evening at the school house with Rev Hinderaker as guest speaker. The Rhythm Band performed and Nancy Marshall sang a solo. Misa Danielson and Miss Ellingson received gifts as they will not return next year. Lunch was provided by Mrs Melvin Mickelson, Mrs Leonard Munson, and Mrs E B Burg. Various local visits and family news followed including a birth at Colentan hospital and a sick relative improving at home.
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PTA
Hinderaker
Nancy Marshall
Misa Danielson
Miss Ellingson
Melvin Mickelson
Leonard Munson
E. B. Burg
Jas. Jensen
George
Amos Egeland
Andrew Jensen
Helga Helgason
John Helgason
Fostoria
Urban Plath
Colentan Hospital
Chris Jacobsen
Alta
Towa
Hospital Notes and Local Births and Injuries
Kelvin Bretruce of Graettinger and Miss Verda Norris feature in hospital notes with a May baby birth and new duties at Des Moines capitol. Richard Langley of Okoboji had major surgery May 12. Gordon Thunderun of Ruthven, age five, suffered serious injuries when run over by a farm disc and is recovering in hospital. Louis Hintz readmitted to Park View Clinic for medical care.
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Mr. Angairs
Kelvin Bretruce
Graettinger
Richard A. Langley
Okoboji
Verda Norris
Archilles Department
Capitol Building
Des Moines
Vera Sheldon
Gordon Tunderun
Ruthven
G. M. Tunderun
Louis Hintz
Park View Clinic
Estherville Woman Wins $42 in Radio Contest
Mrs. JH Cramer of Estherville won 42 dollars in a radio contest last Friday. She earned the prize by writing a one word statement about a brand of flour and by identifying a tune.
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JH .Cramer
Estherville
Townsend Resigns as Secretary of Production Credit
At a recent Emmetsburg Production Credit Association meeting R A Steffenmeir was elected secretary and treasurer to replace W M Townsend who resigned. Steffenmeir to move to Emmetsburg and begin duties May 18, with prior service at Pleasant Production Credit Assn in Mt Pleasant, Iowa. E M Henricksen resumes as assistant secretary and treasurer.
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Emmetsburg Production Credit Association of
Emmetsburg
R. A. Steffenmeir
W. M. Townsend
Steffensmeir
Ils
Steffertsmeir
Mr. Pleasant Production Credit Association
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Navy Seeks Musicians and Radio Men at Spencer Recruit Station
The Navy invites experienced musicians for a temporary transfer to Iowa City to form a band at the Navy Pre flight School. Radio service and repair specialists who pass a simple test may enlist as Radio Technician, second class and go to a commercial school for instruction.
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Navy
Iowa City
Iowa
Spencer
Yowa
Spencer, Towa, Ra
Funeral services for Mrs Donovan in Estherville
Mrs Anna Donovan 5B who died suddenly in Davenport will be laid to rest Wednesday at Assumption church with Very Rev Wm F Mason officiating. Her body was taken to son Donald’s home. Survived by Donald and two Davenport daughters. She was sister in law of Ed and Matt Donovan of Estherville.
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Anna Donovan
Davenport
Assumption Church
Wm. F. Mason
Pupils to Give Piano Recital by Mrs Gronstal’s Class
The pupils of Mrs C M Gronstal will present a piano recital on an upcoming date. The program promises student performances highlighting early musical training with likely solo and ensemble pieces by the Gronstal studio.
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C. M. Gronstal
Retired Man Dies and Funeral Held Tuesday
C. O. Hawk aged 75 former Rock Island chief dispatcher died at Iowa Lateran Hospital Des Moines where he had lived the past five years He was buried at Cedar Rapids from the Congregational church He began with BCR and N Railway at Waverly Iowa and served as station agent and later night chief dispatcher He also worked as trainmaster in Estherville and Blue Island Illinois E B Callender succeeded him at Cedar Rapids His widow and several nieces survive. he was well regarded in railroad circles.
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C. O. Hawk
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Lateran
Des Moines
Congregational Church
Hawk
BCR and
N. Railway
Waverly
Estherville
Blue Island
Illinois
E. B. Callender
Asparagus Tops Iowa Farmer Advice from ISU Expert
ISU extension expert FE C Haber touts asparagus as early, tasty, easy to grow and preserve. Details cover plant age effects, male versus female yields, planting depth, harvest timing, spacing, and best practices for fertility and weed control from Iowa State Agricultural Experimental Station trials.
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FE. C. Haber
Iowa State College
Haber
Towa State College ‘Agricultural Experimental Station
Iowa
Harrowie
Miss Alma Ogle Injured in Auto Accident Near Grover
Miss Alma Ogle, a Gruver high school sophomore living on the Arthur Pitcher farm north of Grover, was seriously injured when a car driven by Rot bert Scott of Wallingford left the road north of Armstrong after a dance. She suffered deep head wounds, missing teeth, and bruises. others in the vehicle, including By ron Miller, also sustained cuts and bruises. Dr. West treated the injured and Miss Ogle rested at home.
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Alma Ogle
Arthur Pitcher Farm
Grover
Armstrong
Rotbert Scott
Wallingford
Byron Miller
West
Recital at City Hall Auditorium Friday Evening
Friday May 15 at 7 45 in the city hall auditorium. All friends and relatives of participants are invited to attend the recital.
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City Hall
Rocket trains power fleet for fast service in travel era
A description touts a fleet of fifteen diesel powered streamlined rockets and numerous other trains offering fast convenient service for business and pleasure travel. The text emphasizes speed and modern railroad travel as a preferred option for riders.
Sheriff Candidacy Announcement in Emmet County
Elmer B. Rogers announces his candidacy for sheriff of Emmet County subject to Republican voters in the June primaries. The note references a Marshalltown location and declares available references for indebt items or charges.
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R. C
Valentine Co. Light Company
Marshalltown
Town
Emmet County
Elmer B
Rogers
Huckaba for Sheriff of Emmet County Nomination
M. E. Huckaba announces candidacy for Republican sheriff of Emmet County Iowa subject to voters will in the June primary 1942 Your support is appreciated Fred Robinson also announces candidacy for Emmet County Treasurer in the Republican primary June 1 1942 subject to voters will and asks for support
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Emmet County
M. E. Huckaba
Emmet
Iowa
Fred Robinson
Emmet County Candidate GEO H Roe Announces Candidacy
Representative candidate GEO H Roe declares candidacy for the Republican nomination as State Representative of Emmet County and seeks support and votes at the June Primary Election.
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Emmet
Geo
H. Roe
War Bond Posters Impress Atlanta Residents
Atlanta streetcar and bus passengers praised the attractive posters advertising the war bond campaign. Compliments reached local treasury department officials, who remembered the artist.
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Atlanta
Treasury Department
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University of Iowa
Biesanz
Gladys Scott
Women’s Physical Education Department
Scattergood
West Branch
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Cy Hist
Thimpton
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Raife
Secretary OF the Treasury
Sorre
Vale of Wr
Ponts and Savings Ions
Teds
Gants
Dilien Cosas
Toole
ThAd Seaperer
Joan
America
AP Rye
Morin Washington
Farm Front
County News
Townsend
Production Credit
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Sam
Chas. Lewis
Ws RA Ne
S&l CO
Igirl
Sona Island
Rock Island Lines
C. C. Gardner
Locust Street
Lown
Templar Park
Spirit Lake
C. G. Walters
Irving Street
Storm Lake
Adelaide Nichols
Treasury
G. T. Tostenson
FBI
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Mr. Bug
Superman
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India
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Standard Service
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