Churches to Hold Thanksgiving Services in Multiple Congregations
Thanksgiving day services planned across Estherville and nearby towns. Immanuel Lutheran and state line church in Petersburg, St Patrick’s Catholic, Union services with Methodist and Presbyterian cooperation, and a Christian Science service announce masses and prayer meetings. Local welfare offering to follow at Lafayette Lutheran.
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Epéoiat
Esthervilla
Hous
Bt. Patrick's Catholic
Leenacitee
Anid
Mathre
Pbgicae
Peteraburg
Immanuel Latharin
Christian ‘Science Church
Baptist ‘Church
Hospital Sends Thanks to Junior Red Cross Here
The Emmet county Junior Red Cross organized a letter of thanks for Halloween favors and napkins made for Yoneda General Hospital at Hines. The note praises the recreation help for servicemen recovering overseas and urges continued local support and cooperation from Junior Red Cross members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital
Junior Red Cross
Emmet
Vaughan General Hospital
Pew l
Overseaa
Football letters awarded to twenty one high school players
Gria Lattare announced that twenty one high school football players received letters during Thursday afternoon assembly conducted by Coach C B Roels. Named awardees include Gerald Daughty Russell Davis Frank Fuss Sylvester Henely George Hepa Dean Higinbotham Junior Logan Varie LaRue James Maine Wien Mauck James Mc Tywraith Allah Nelson David Parinkuk Dean Peterson Verdae Sawyer Gerald Bcholtes LaVerne Sifrit Duane Gober Samuel Stoery Gerhard Walden Dale Wycoff Dalé Holroyd and Francis Holland who also received manager letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gria’ “Lattare
Wien
Mauck
James McTywraith
Allah « Nelson
David ‘Parinkuk
Dean
Petérson
Verdae Sawyer
Gerald’ ‘Bcholtes
LaVerne Sifrit
Duane’ Gober
Samuel Stoery
Gerhard Walden
Dale Wycoff
Dalé‘Holroyd
Francis Holland
Still Have Ceiling Farmers Hear Price Ceiling Confusion
Farmers express unclear views on price ceilings and easing of machinery restrictions as officials discuss keeping ceilings in place. The dialogue cites concerns over costs and compliance as producers weigh the impact on equipment purchases and market access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gristiansen
Ehelemaans
Sinan Jhe
Thanksgiving favors for junior high students stated
fragmentary text describes giving favors at a junior high event with mention of individuals Joan Bisle and Fosaie Mowhirtar and a building in a rural area. The readable portion references a mood of gratitude and activities around a garden and a rooftop structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Bisle
Fosaie'Mowhirtar
Farmers Evening School Held and Concrete Discussed
The first meeting of the Farmers' evening school was held Monday night at the high school building with N. Johndreau and B. J. Twyman of the Portland Cement association presenting. Johndreau spoke on the importance of concrete for sanitation, conservation of feed, and convenience, showed two color sound movies, and answered farmers questions on concrete repair and construction. Coffee and a light lunch followed as the group discussed in smaller sessions. Evening School meetings will be held regularly on Monday evenings with next week's topic Artificial Insemination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's
N. Johndreau Sand “B.J. Twyman
Portland Cement Desociation
Urges November mailing of Christmas gifts to ensure on time delivery
Postmaster General Frank C. Walker urges, via bulletin to Estherville postmaster Clara Kennedy, stronger November mailings to handle wartime shortages and heavy Christmas volumes. He notes 50,000 experienced staff in armed forces and 306,000 railroad workers away, stressing reliance on women and older youths to meet deadlines. He praises past public response and expects similar success this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spdal
Frank C. Walker
Estherville
Clara Kennedy
Estherville High Plans 16 Game Basketball Schedule
Estherville high school announces a 16 game season with eight home games and six conference home games. Coach Roels leads a 20 man squad built around last year’s B team. Strong foes include Storm Lake Spencer and Emmetsburg with Spirit Lake rebuilding from reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Babe Henery
Aquad
Alchool
Antera
Army
Roels
Prospector
Storm Lake
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Streto Sohry
Promissa
Ant
Bithervie
Ile
Roela
LeMars
Dac
Sioux ‘Falls
Scheldon
Spirit. Lake
Pocahontas
Cherokee
Milford
Sheldon
Christmas Seal Drive Arrives In Emmet County
Christmas seals and supplies for the tubercu losis drive arrived in Emmet county. Mrs Frank Nelson of Ringsted announces the shipments will be mailed to residents by early December. The postman design by Spence Wildly honors Einar Holboell. Seal funds support tuberculin tests x rays education films and school health projects in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nelson
Ringsted
Chriatrhian Sbeat
Einimet
Spence Wildely
Einar Holboell
Denmark
United States
Emmet County Tuberculosis Association
Iowa Sanatoria
United States Public Health Service
Methodist Women Cooperate In Four Year Plan
The Methodist church announces a four year Drughole for Christ program with five phases including religious education a 20 percent rise in Sunday school and a plan to raise 25 million dollars for revival evangelism and relief. Women in Methodism receive one fifth of the money to fund Woman's Society of Christian Service projects. The society voted to donate 624 dollars to the fund matching the local bazaar proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
New World Order
Women of Methodism
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Dockage Defined By Local Board For Seed Screening
A local ration s board defines dockage for legume and grass seed as foreign inert matter below the bottom screen. The hand separation method under the federal seed act must be used to determine dockage for seeds on middle and bottom screens. If the top screen contains seeds being screened, those seeds may be included in the pure seed count.
Local ration board ends non-highway gasoline coupons
Coupons invalid. Non-highway gasoline coupons without serial numbers expired October 31 per the local ration board. The ruling targets BE and R coupons lacking a serial code, with B-1 and Re y as currently valid non-highway coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beny
Welcher Case Seeks Divorce and Custody
Mrs J D Welcher filed for divorce on Thursday citing cruel and inhuman treatment. She asks for custody of their minor child Duedla Ann Welcher born May 31 this year. The couple married July 14 1948 in Mason City and separated Oct 18 of this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. J
Service News From Estherville and Surrounds
Estherville area shows Army and Navy personnel at home on furlough or returning to duty. Several servicemen receive leave from stations in Ottumwa, Pensacola, McCook, and Miami Beach, with family visits noted. Wounded and serving: Private Dahna in English hospital after France action. Gipson and Gipson family updates. Ensign Alma Woods on 15 day nurse leave. Lt. Francia Bormann killed in action Germany. Sgt. Hatland completing 50 missions in Pacific. numerous reassignment postings and addresses listed for servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign Alma Woods
Glenwood Springs
Colo
M. J. Woods
Estherville
Ensign Woods
U. S. Naval Convalescent Hospital
Raymond
Whutland
Army Air Forces
Miami Beach
United States
Sergeant Hatland
Ben Hatland
Highth St
Rationing Rules for Home Butchering Oppose Self Supply
The Des Moines OPA district office states rationing applies to most home butchering cases. Exemption only for those who raise and butcher livestock solely for their own family with active supervision by residents. All others must surrender ration stamps for pork, beef above grade C, and lamb above grade B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towang
Des Moines
OPA District
Focal Board
Lakes Conference Names 1944 All Star Football Team
Harold Sawyer of Estherville and Sylvester Renely earn first team spots as Lakes Conference coaches announce 1944 All Star selections. Spencer and Storm Lake supply three first-team players each, Spirit Lake Cherokee and Sheldon add others. Second team and honorable mentions feature further players across multiple towns with John Ducharme of Spencer a unanimous coaches’ pick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Sawyer
Sylvester Renely
Estherville
Spencer
Storm Lake
Spirit Lake
Cherokee
Sheldon
Hintz
Bob Smith
Art Gould
Rankin Klesath
Harold Smith
Dick Utter
Wayne Ryan
Jed Lawson
Sylvester Henely
John Ducharme
Ioyd Ehrich
Paul Frederickson
Enmmetsburg
Jim Wise
Jake Buatad
Sibley
Don Adams
Dave Hull
James
Emmetapatin
Earl' Stafford
Storm Lasce
Pat Nolan
Emmetaburg
Don Kruger
Glen Sipma
Harold Gannon
Don Rodawig
Forrest Pearson
B. George Dunn
Dupe Newland
Denny
Cranin
Hints
Gould
Sawyer
Utter
Ryan
Lanson
Hendy
Firemen profit from feather party in Estherville
Estherville firemen report eight hundred dollars gross from a feather party held Friday and Saturday nights. After paying for ducks, turkeys, and Reese, about two hundred dollars remain as profit to fund the firehouse, pension funds, and medical aid for accidents. Fire chief J P Koster thanks the public for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
State Fireman's Association
Pensi Oned
J. P. Koster
Private Donald Olling Killed in Action in France
Private Donald Olling son of Mr and Mrs Peter Olling of Ring fled was killed in action in France Nov 5, according to a government notice to his parents He formerly served as a paratrooper before transferring to infantry He entered service April 10 and trained at California He spent a September furlough at home and left for overseas duty Sept 25 He had been in France about five days Survived by his parents one brother and three sisters with other relatives in service
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Pfc
Robert H. Mitchell
Charles Seeliger
Foreign Service
Mitchell
Eldora
France
England
United States
Springfield
Lloyd E. Larson
Wal- Mngford
Army Air Forces
Europe
C. B. Larson
Ruth
Wallingford
Vic
Gilbert Burgess
Ed Burgess
Armatrong
Germany
War Department
Burgess
Belgium
Donald Olling
Peter Olling
Ringfled
Olling
Infantry
California
Private Olling Ia
Mra
Jena Peter
Siaters
Edel
Joan
Robert Halversen
Seneca
America Must Be On the Build After War
Capt Harvey Hawkins of Lake Park urged Estherville Rotary to keep faith in private enterprise and to build after the war to preserve American leadership. He, an army transport engineer, cited Brazil, the Gold Coast, Liberia and other regions as places observing postwar planning. He noted internal strife on return from Africa and urged unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Harvey Hawkins
Lake Park
Estherville
Rotary Club
Army Transport Command
Hunkina
Brazil
Gold Coast
Liberia
South America
Africa
United States
Captain Hawkins
Rotary
Pfc
John Stockdale
Harry Cotfie
Local Bowlers Triumph In Estherville Match
Casa Loma women beat Brewster Dairy 3 games to none at Pla-Mar alleys Estherville with a total 2427 pins to 2203. Standout scores include J HMeidecker 490 M Robinson 434 F Federberg 490 and E Wagen 510 for Casa Loma while H Kabrick 622 D Rolfes 426 and M Bayers 411 led the Spencer visitors who were invited to bowl again on Casa Loma’s home lanes. Spencer remains third in the league. won the 1943 title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa Loma
Brewster Dairy
Spencer
Estherville
H. Kabrick
R. Richards
M. Bayers
D. Rolfes
E. Kabrick
M. Robinson
J. Hmeidecker
K. Pfaff
E. Wagen
F. Federberg
Highway 18 to be permanently paved from Fairmont to Iowa line
A release from Highway Commissioner M. J. Hoffman of St. Paul Minn states that Highway 18 from Fairmont to the Iowa line will be permanently paved as conditions permit, possibly next year. The link between paved roads in Minnesota and Iowa has been maintained for years as an experimental blacktop road, not enduring climate, soil, and heavy travel conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Iowa Line
M. J. Hoffman
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Iowa
Dolliver Exceeds Its War Loan Quota in 6th Drive
Dolliver surpassed its sixth war loan quota by pledging 8,665.60 dollars against a 6,000 dollar target, with cash purchases common. The town led in the county and ranking stateside, as precinct workers canvassed and plan further reporting to headquarters. The county totals include 760,000 dollars for county debt and 391,000 for the bond quota, with households and businesses urged to participate. President Roosevelt warned the drive is costly and ongoing, citing 14 billion dollars needed nationwide to sustain the war effort and daily expenditures around 260 million. Navy and other officials highlighted dividends from bonds, noting ships sunk and planes destroyed thanks to war bond funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
L. P. Stillman
Ywsthervilla Committee
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Wiha
Ewok
Navy
Secreta
Forrental
Minneapolis
New York
Monroe Kelly
Third
Naval District
1870 Map of Northwestern Railroads and Military Road
Rock Island railroad workers discuss a 1870 map by United States Engineers and Royal Engineers showing Estherville as Estherville and Emmetsburg as Simmitsburg. It notes a military road from Sion City to St Paul and a railroad from Olympia to a Wisconsin point, reflecting Northwestern interests. Floyd Horton owns the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad
United States Engineers
Royal Engineers of England
Union and Northern Pacific Survey Department
Floyd Horton
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Simmitsburg
Sion
Vows
St. Paul
Minn
Olympia
Wash
Wisconsin
United States
Former Laurens resident Mrs Whitfield dies at home
Former Estherville resident Mrs Sarah Whitfield of Laurens died at her home on Laurens Tuesday. Funeral services were held Friday. Her husband, a former Estherville Methodist pastor, retired and moved with her to Laurens. Reverend Whitfield died years ago. Survived by two children, Rachel a Joliet Illinois schoolteacher and Allen an army officer stationed in Washington DC, plus several brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Whitfield
Laurens
Estherville
Allen
Washington, D. C
Masons Celebrate Sixtieth Anniversary With Community Dinner
The Masonic order marked its sixtieth anniversary Thursday evening at the Masonic hall. About 100 people attended a dinner served after the ceremony. Music was provided by the local high school chorus and Rev. F Earle Burgess spoke as guest. John W. Peterson received a certificate for 50 years of membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Order
Masonic Hall
F. Earle Burgess
John W. Petergon
Masonic Lodge
Five and gets the , of eal rick
The fragment reads unclear. It mentions five and a result or possession tied to a place or person, but specifics are not readable. No clear names, dates, or organizations are detectable.
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Gipson
Ora Gipson
Ottumwa
Pensacola
Fla
Lowell RR. Semans
McCook
Neb
Eatherville
Semans
Cecil J. Semans
Camp Butner
N. C
Frank E. Martin
Loren W. Gipson
Ratherville
Fort Benning
David G. C. Norman
Farragut
Idaho
Camp Fi
MTC
Pic. Louis
Staroba
U. S. Naval Hospital
Oakland
Calif
A.V. Bormann
Hatherville
John Francia Bormann
Cedar Rapida
Orville M. ‘Bnderson
E.be
Enderson
South Pacific
Corp. George Enderson
Philippines
Merle Andre
Harlington
Texas
J. F. Andre
George C. Landa
Sec
Terris
San Francisco
Douglas Shonkwiler
Lee
Leonard Daniel
U. S
Raymond L. Dominy
Dominy
Santa Anna, Califf
H. C. Opsal
Armstrong
Sgt
Louis E. Manoque
Spencer J
Mrs
Richard Manoque
G. E. Mitchell
Gordon O. Guenther
3Rd Infantry Division
Quartermaster Corps
Tunisia
Italy
A. R. Ellison
Fleet Post Office
Pvt
Russell Reed
Sheppard Field
Sec. K
Mary K. Bradshaw
10Th St
F. R. Appeals For Funds
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