County bond drive aims to reach 850000 goal with special appeals
In Hathn ies Jargeet county chairmen report a 450000 war loan target as the largest of all counties. The total assigned falls short of 747000 with the balance from large purchasers. Estherville and Armstrong areas prepare bond campaigns as 1000 early purchasers win free tickets to a Coast Guard band show on May 2 at Roosevelt auditorium.
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Armaan Grove
Estherville
Catagra
Eotini Tor
Bend
Armatrong
Ringsted
Dolliver
Coast Guard
Roosevelt Auditorium
Aden
Emmnet
Atate
Apodial
Hininiét
Moti
Bond
Hatheryile
Prisoners Freed Report From Estherville Soldier
Lieut. Robert Jackson Antiony son of Mr and Mrs Jackson of Estherville is reported freed from a German prisoner of war camp. Details were learned Monday night via telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jackson
Antiony
Robert ‘Jackson
Wliger. Jackson
Estherville
Chasn
Air featuring band members seek changes to constitution
The HB club members led by Verdi Sawyer Verle Sawyer Bill Holbctaw Bil Butler David Pann Kirk Rudsell Davis Dale Holroyd and James Medwraith held a morning meeting to act on final considerations of a newly proposed constitution. Committees prepared changes to expand opportunities for service within the organization during this spring session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdi i Sawyer
Verle Sawyer
Bill ‘Holbctaw
Bil Butler
David Pannkirk
Rudsell“Davis
Dale Holroyd
James ’ Medwraith
Miembers
Chéniges
Fenito
Hela
Mrs Glen E Pullen Estherville Dies at 42
Mrs Glen E Pullen 42 of Estherville died Sunday evening at Park View Clinic where she had been a patient since undergoing an operation. She was born March 31, 1908, in Estherville to Harry O and Florence Brown and graduated from Estherville high school in 1921. She married Glen E Pullen June 12, 1922 and had three children Robert H, Phyllis A and David George. She served as president of the Lincoln PTA in 1987 88 and of the General PTA in 1987 88 and led the Band Mothers club in 1941. Funeral services were held Thursday at Sternborg funeral chapel and at the Methodist Church with Rev C J Semans officiating. burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glén EB. Pullen
Therville
Park
Robert
Filse
Fie
Phyllis A
David George
C.F. “Stevens
Charles Beaver
Stern
Church School To Be Held Here Opening May 21
An interdenominational church school will open May 21 at Roosevelt School building at 9 a m. Nursery to intermediate age groups will be served. Five churches Episcopal Christian Free Methodist Presbyterian and First Methodist cooperate with a staff of teachers and aides. Names of workers include Mrs F S Rosendahl Joan Balkema Helen Sawyer and many others across kindergarten primary junior and intermediate levels.
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Roosevelt School
Episcopal
Christian
Free Methodist
Presbyterian
Methodist
Mra. F
Rosendahl
Joan Balkema
Helen Sawyer
W. R. Sides
Charles. Bilrod
Blaine Sidles
C. J. Lemans
Leon Triggs
John Lyman
Eugene Rost
Maurita Thorndyke
Johanna Hupp
Alice Eisenhower
Frank Gries
John Cross
Betty Mae Webber
Hilda Sawyer
Joan McDonald
Mildred Sharp
Fred
Lyman
J. Meng
Lloyd Jotingon
Tan Lathe
Ray
Royert Purn
Sekoet
Ell
A ‘Bsemans
Foons
Beth
Community urges youths to attend church on observance day
A fragmented notice urges all young people who have reached their majority to attend church across the county on Sunday. The wording is garbled but centers on a religious observance and youth participation.
Veterans Reintegration Efforts Discussed in Estherville Meeting
Committee members heard Father Keane urge service men to seek employment and establish homes to support families, amid details on GI Bill benefits. Lehman C J Roon outlined job placement and adjusted pay programs, while Red Cross staff noted hospital care views and the plan for a full time veterans office in Estherville to aid enrollees and widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Keane
Emmet
County Rehabilitation Service
Keane
Herbert Hoover
America
Lehman C.J. Roon
Estherville
Roon
Arthur Bringle
Home Service ‘Division
Red Cross Chapter
Bringle
Veterans’ Hospitals
Des Moines
Raleae
Ee Aaltste
Lisesland
Rovn
Red Cross Service
Charles Bixby
Norman Malueig
Military address notices and travel updates from Estherville
Sgt Huntley recovers in France hospital. Sgt Elis and family at 2007 14th St Stubbock Texas. Private Strong and others receive new APO addresses from San Francisco New York and France. Largely updates on soldiers’ moves promotions and mothers day greetings with several families listed by town Estherville Dolliver Graettinger and nearby.
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Delbert Elis
Berkely J. Strong
APO
Peatmaater
San Francisco
Calif
Strong May
Aalephone Kia
Paren
W.C. Strong
Atheville
Cronk of Terril Dies in Rochester Minnesota
Harry W. Cronk of Terril died Sunday in Rochester Minnesota after an operation on May 7 He was born September 10 1882 in Alleghany New York and lived near Estherville before moving to Terril Survived by his widow a daughter Mrs Ed Aller of Bigelow Minnesota a son Pfc Milton Cronk in the Marines San Diego and two grandchildren Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Cronk home and 2:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church with burial in East Side Cemetery Estherville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Cronk
Terril
Rochester
Minn
Mr. Cronk
Alleghany
N. Y
Estherville
Cronk
Ed Aller
Bigelow, Minn
Pfc
Milton Cronk
The
Marines
San Diego
Calif
Imman' S Sbutheran
East Side
To Display Work at Industrial Arts Exhibit
A display of furniture created by students from the Industrial Arts program will be shown in a school exhibition. Works include pieces by Chinese and other contributors, featuring various student artisans and a focus on design and craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arta
Henaman Named New Chairman of ODT Advisory Group
Henaman named chairman of Emmet county ODT maintenance advisory committees by the Mason City office. Other members include Jerry Wess, William Becher, EHie therville, and C. L. Torreson. Linus L. Lawler outlined eight activity points to guide the advisory group, from locating replacement parts to training mechanics and advising on rationed commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hendman
Emmet County
ODT
Mason City
Wes
Jerry Wess
William Becher
Ehietherville
C. L. Torreson
Wallingford
Heneman
Linus L. Lawler
Field
Lawler
Dies After Long Illness In Estherville Resident John P Martyr
John P. Martyr aged 77 died at 7 30 p m Thursday at his home in Estherville after a period of failing health He was born May 1 1868 in Kharoon Armenia came to the United States at 15 and settled in New York before moving to Iowa He married Jeanette Lingenfelter in Davenport in 1901 For many years he and his son Orlando ran a restaurant in Estherville retiring seven years ago He was a Mason and member of the Estherville lodge He enjoyed horticulture and kept a large 600 tree fruit orchid in Estherville a grafting enthusiast He also operated a vineyard He is survived by his widow two daughters Mrs Robert Wilson of Puyallup Washington and Mrs Viggo Jacobson of Lake Benton Minnesota two sons Paul Martyr of Chicago and O J Martyr of Estherville two brothers E P Martyr of Chicago and E P Martyr of Benton Harbor Michigan Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 15 p m at the Martyr home on North Highth street and at 2 30 p m at the First Presbyterian church with Rev J M Kennedy officiating
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John P. Martyr
Beherville
Mr. Martyr
Kharoon
Armenia
United States
New York
Iowa
Davenport
Jeanette Lingenfelter
Biatherville
Martyr
Estherville
Lwas
Robert Wilson
Puyallup
Wash
Viggo Jacobson
Lake Benton
Minn
Paul Martyr
Chicago
O. J. Martyr
E. P. Martyr
Benton Harbor
Mich
North Highth Street
First Presbyterian Church
J. M. Kennedy
Exons Learn of Liberation of Prisoner Son
Major Arthur Exon of Estherville was freed from a German camp according to Red Cross reports received Saturday by his parents. He commanded the Black Scorpion squadron of the 67th Fighter Group when captured. His parents were shown several of his citations. Lieutenant Robart Jackson, also of Estherville, was moved from Stalag Luft 3 to Stalag 7A in February.
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Keith Otto
Frank Otto
Esther‘ville
Italy
Ot- 49
Laconfinad
Wendell
Bill) Otto
Ottos
Pribaa
Arthur Exon
Estherville
Red Cross
Exon
Black Scorpion
67Th Fighter Group
Hxowr
Robart Jackson
Mre
Winer Jackson
Ale
Stalag Luft 3
Stalag 7A
Husband of Kathryn Voorhies Liberated From Nazis
Lieut. M L Sorden, husband of Kathryn Voorhies of Marion, was reported missing in action and later found to be a German prisoner. A friend’s letter indicated his plane burned and survival was uncertain. Recently he was liberated from Staing Luft 7A Moonsburg, and a telegram says he is on his way home.
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M.L. Sorden
Kathryn Voorhies
Marion
Beetherville
Voorhies
Estherville
Sorden
Staing Luft 7A
Moonsburg
Mra
Baccalaureate Service Honors 83 Graduates At Roosevelt Auditorium
Sunday baccalaureate service in Roosevelt auditorium honored 83 graduates including 80 seniors and thirde junior college sophomores. Rev G E Forssell gave the invocation and Rev Leon G Triggge delivered the sermon Crisis a Time of Opportunity from II Peter 3 11. The event featured performances by the boys glee club and madrigal under Mabel Kruse, with benediction by Rev John Cross. Remaining activities include the senior play Junior Miss May 16, and commencement May 17 with Dr Harmon of Drake University. class day follows May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Auditorium
Mabel Kruse
G.E. Forssell
Arthur L. Frugchel
Leon 'G.' Trigge
Churatt
Christ
Triggs
Trigge
Trigees
John Cross
Harmon
Drake University
Holy Family Hospital Opens After Major Remodel
About 1500 visitors toured Holy Family hospital on its formal opening day. Sisters and nurses guided guests through extensive remodeling and new equipment since the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother bought the hospital in March 1644. A shrine to Holy Jesus, Mary and Joseph was installed near the front entrance last week. Local businesses and doctors sent bouquets to mark the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Family Hospital
Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother
Coleman
License Issued For Dolliver Couple
A marriage license was issued Thursday to Robert L. Simon 31 and Dorta Arlene Benton 20 both of Dolliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Simon
Dorta Arlene Benton
Dolliver
Don Poyzer Wins Iowa Farmer Degree Amid Cancellations
Don Poyzer is named Iowa Farmer Degree recipient as Future Farmers of America announces 70 honorees from 3,561 active members. The award requires leadership, above average scholarship, and a strong home project, with local club nomination and a banquet at the convention cancelled this year in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Poyser
Ius
Ron
Dean
Edwin Thoreson
Des Moines
Judge Narey Delivers Grover Commencement Address
Judge Narey spoke on Christianity and education as pillars for world stability. He urged starting reeducation with children six and older and urged pushing doors in the hall of learning to find what clicks, praising faith love and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlass
Adm
Nthe
Jyeetier
Narey
Weber
Metcalf
Albert Husted
Presbyteries
Leo Calhan
Golden Sudge
Harry Narey
Ashford
Hall
Spofforth-Hornish
G. L. Sanders
William Ramsey
Board of Education
Husted
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Ee 24
Glen
Sgt. Huntley
France
Joseph
Paul’ Hassel
Lakes
NCTC
Camp Endicott
Daviaville
Duane A. Wallace
A .New
John
Myron E. Barnes
Morris Field
Charlotte
N. C
C. A. Barnes
Sergeant Barnes
Air Corps
Bob Beatty
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
BE. A Beatty
Spirit Lake
Venice
Fla
W. F. Carthody
Ae Lough
Victorville
W. K. Wilson
Seabees
Hawaii
Guam
Wayne Cramer
Robert Les
Jack B. White
Cramer
Camp Joseph
T. Robinson
Little Rock
Ark
Boone
Paul Beckwith
Aol. Griffith
Sgt
Claude Kelly
Melvin L. Hont
LeRoy Miller
7Th Army
Germany
Asgt. Stephen
Howein
N.Y
Patton
Third Army
Velua ‘Olson
Fort Riley
Kan
R. i
Olgon
George
Norris
Philippines
C.E. Norris
George Frick
A. S
Graettinger
India
Mrs. Eldon Aanonson
Frank Herke
Graattinger
Henry Petersen
Petersburg
Lloyd
Lloyd Petersen
Stanley O. Young
Glenn Young
Fort George C. Meanie
August Littand
Dean R. Peterson
Naval Service
U.S., Co
Great Lakes, Ill
Asher Peterson
Gerald E. Nelson
Irvin Haukoos
Nattc
Norman
Okla
Herman Stoeffel
Arriva Ak
Aire
Charles Stoeffer
Pacific
Leyte
Fort Snelling
Herman C. Blom
John R. Wigdal
John C. Feddersen
Anthony F. Grablanowski
John E. Schroeder
Terris
John B. Behroeder
Belgium
Prigate Schroeder
Signal Corps
Russell
Norman Christensen
New Guinea
Co. P
Christensen
Mary Moltzen
Ernest Moltzen
Moltzen
Frank Snyder
Texas
Peterson Brothers
Frank
Peterson
Mavis Strong
Northfield
Ivan E. Bradshaw
Army Air Corps
Laredo
Tex
Harlingen
Ivan
Bradshaw
AAFBU
HAAF
Har- Ungen
Harry W. Cronk of
Henaman
ODT Advisory Group
Exons
Don Poyzer
Iowa Farmer
Judge Narey
Grover
Darlene Hagson
Fainter Origen
Audrey Bobulte
Xavieer
Udrey
Bull Aing Gwan
Beverly Werts
Audrey Schults
Seh Fauntelie Hays
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