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American Legion Always Active In Community Affairs Manning's "Emil Ewoldt" Post No. 22 of the American Legion was founded in 1913. It was so named in memory of Emil Ewoldt, 30-year-old son of William and Margaret Ewoldt. Emil was the first one from this vicinity who made the supreme sacrifice. He died of wounds received in action at the battle of "Chateau Thierry" in France.

July 1918. He served in the 4th Infantry Division. The post's first official meeting was held July 1, 1919, in the meeting place owned by George Dethlefs, "above the Crystal theater. Charter members included Walter F. Grantz, H.

A. Claussen, Fmii j. Kuhl. Wm. Dunnick.

H. E. Claussen. Henry Weideman. M.

M. Meyers. Louis 3. Vogt, Herbert L- Blair. Orrin W.

Bailey. Wm. G. Mergele, Erwin H. Moser John Hoggendorf, Claude J- Kruse, Jessfe Barnes, W.

F. Reinhold, Jay Bingham, George E. Weider. Carl P. Effler.

H. Wunder, Ralph W. Moser, R. E. Lawbaugh, B- M.

Eorgerson. Peter F. Hansen. Walter Grantz was the first comamnder; Roy a vice commander: R. E.

Lawbaugh, adjutant; E. D- Sutherland, finance; Henrv Brandhorst, historian, and Emil" Dethlefs, master-of-arms. Draft Constitution The task of drafting a constitution and by-laws was given to a committee consisting of C. P. Eiffler, W.

F. Reinhold, Peter H. Kuhl and E. D. Sutherland.

Civil War veterans and Spanish American War veterans honorary members Several members have state and county Legion and its aided many whether ia an emergency times of distress. urn is to help keep a tree mocracy. to aid its and their dependent always be of service to made of the organization in March 1920. Meeting nights were the first Monday; of each month, later changed to first Thursday. In the effort to become established manv athletic events, such as wrestling, football and baseball were sDonsored.

One of its first purchases was a phonograph and manv dances were held by the young organization. On Nov. 11. 1919. thev started the "Armistice dance." "which has been held annually since.

Memorial Day Since May 2. 1921. the post's honor guard. pall bearers, have" attended funerals of service rren. and since 1928.

presented the flag used to the family. Each grave is registered and kept on file. The Legion has had charge of Memorial day services, and in late years co-operated with other natriotic organizations in a joint service. For vears the ceremonial team has visited Tempteton and Halbur cemeteries on Memorial day. men.

who paid the supreme sac- structure, on Aug. 28 193S. rifice. and which are now being by the park's many daily visitors. In October.

1923. the post sponsored the project of flags being put in front of each business house on national holidays and Flag day, of which the Legion now has charge. In September of 1925, it started the annual fall celebration, known as "Carnival days." which now are a community affair. In December of 1926 it campaigned for and started street lighting during the Yuletide season. For a number of vears beginning in December of 1928.

the post sponsored the awarding of a scholarship medal, in co-operation with ceremonial team. firing squad, and Many worthwhile civic improvements "had their beginning in this active post, such as the city park. In April, 1923. trees were planted in it, as'living memorials to service The Legion has sponsored a ocal bov to Iowa's Boys' State since 193S, with the exception of two vears, one when no state was held due to the war. Alvin Hansen was the first Boy's Stater sponsored by the post.

"The Legion also sponsored a bowling team beginning in 1934 and entered several tournaments. Supervised play ground for Manning children in the city nark was one of their activities in 1942 and '43. They also sponsored "Teen Age N'ite" in 1945. During world war II. the local paper.

The school officials. As early as December. 1925, they provided the hall and equipment for the Boy Scout troop and in November. 1929, they sponsored it completely. In 1931, the post added sponsorship of a junior Legion baseball team to its sports activities.

"Welcome to Manning" signs and "Protect Our Children" were erected along Hiway 141 in May 1931 and the post was instrumental in arranging a celebration, upon completion of Hiway pavement. Drum ana Bugle Corps In May of 1932. a Drum and Bugle Corps was formed of Legion members. Their excellent performances brought many invitation to appear at other events and many prizes were won in competition. (See other story.) As early as 1933 a home of its own was discussed.

In February of 1937. land was purchased anc actual work began on the S15.000 Monitor, was sent to 333 men in service. At Christmas time cards and gifts were also sent. Golden Gloves For several years, beginning in 1947. they sponsored "Golden Gloves" entrants, several of whom went as far as state finals.

The Legion has sponsored cribbage and skat tournaments, the latter bringing contestants from all over the state. Red Cross swimming lessons for the local children has been sponsored by the post beginnnig in 1953. A new program called "Toys for Tots" was started in December 1955. and had a successful start. This program will be a regular event In the post's future.

In Marc hof this year more new Macrh of this year more new picnic tables were added to the equipment in the city park, plus repairs and repaint jobs on the old. The Legion hall is kept oper daily, with a custodian present for the convenience of the Legion members and their guests. A shuffleboard was added in 1954 for added entertainment. Grantz D. Sutherland 1921--L.

Davitt 1922- Jesse L- Barnes 1923--Charles Peterson 1924--Wm- Mergele 1923--Herb Biair iy6--Dr V. R- Anderson 1927--A. E. Welliver 1928--H. E.

Cole 1929--Algol Jacobson Kuhl 1931--Fred Petersen 1932--Peter F. Hansen 1933--J L. Barnes J- Mentzer 1935-JHans Musfeldt 1936--Tony Mergele 193 R. iS3S--Hy. Hansen E.

Meyers 1940--Dr. A. F. Smith 1941--Robert Campbell 1942--W. C.

Schrum 1943--Jay Bingham 1944--John Schroeder 1945-Otto Popp 1946--Peter Kuhl 1047--Ray Pratt 194S--Joe Loucks 1949--Harold Calvert 1950--Glen Jensen 1951--Ed Caller. 1952--Amos Rutz 1953--EIRoy Schrum 1954--Eldes Weems 1955--Orren Ramsey 1956--Joe Horbach 1957--Don Wiese. BRICK WALK IS REPLACED The Monitor-- Sept. 12. 1946 Fashions For Ladies An Ever-Changing Story twentieth century.

Laces, em- was being i broideries, beads, feathers, spang- in the minds of ad-lies and artificial flowers were ev- men In the 1880's andUdence of the greater prosperity A wMAVktif A few years before. Eoison electric light, and was cutting down Another invention just as important, and cyuid be found in many homes at this time was a true fashion- machine lor the ever unian. the iSSO's there to hoops as an to think of sports Thev not go but were reduced to over the hips and a the back. The bustle had disappeared by the had trains and were being drawn to the back. made of stiff taffeta.

bodices were buttoned to and finished with col- and improvement in manufacture. The influence of the sewing machine had taken a definite rise. Sports during the Gay Nineties ushered in still different styles. Now popular for the sportswoman were bloomers. shorter skirts, shirtwaists and goif capes.

1834 Brought Copes Dolman coats and capes made their appearance in 1894. Three years later the silhouette again became slimmer in both sleeves and skirt. Skirts became versatile possessions. There were full long walking skirts, bicycle skirts, skating skirts with pantaloons and the knee-length hunting skirt. In 1899 the skirt became more fully flared, smooth on top but full at the bottom.

remained until 191 The ifuuuac Monitor, Thursday, Aug. 13, 19S. There were ornamented combs of amber or tortoise shell decorated with gold filigree. These combs were worn in pairs and a third was the back comb. Cars Influence Fashion Motor cars were invented and greatly influence dfashion.

Chiffon veils wound around large hats and tied under the chin with the Long ends flowing were worn with silk or linen dusters for protection, as hard surfaced roads were a thing of the future. In 1908 a charming new silhouette was originated. For the first time skirts completely cleared the ground. The high collar also disappeared. Skirts had risen to ankle length a year later but fullness at the bottom was reduced to onlv a vard.

making a lube- like hobble "skirt. In 1910 tennis dresses appeared worn two inches from the ground. Fashions were slowly on their way to the present day mid-calf length. A. J.

REINHOLD SELLS INTERESTS and from it was an-i jabots of lace. They had shirt-waist girl" 'iuh: j-ieeves either three-quarter or fuS: length, trimmed with pleated ruffles. Small hats, cameo pleated fans and fancy j.ara.MJU were new accessories. The was shaping into the "ht.ur-glass figure" of the Tne hair was drawn back oil the sometimes low in a 'chignon, cascading curls or dress' ed high in a bun. The front hair was often cut short and curled in- to a mass on the forehead.

The fashionable woman's fsot- consisted of heavy shoes for i morning, button or laced shoes OI kid for afternoon while "opera slippers" of plain satin or kid to The Monitor-- Sept. 12. 1946 match the gown were worn for Workmen this week began tear- evening stockings were mostly ing up the old brick walk along cotton thread, hidden by trailing the north side of Mueller Son skirts. The vogue of the colored Furniture store and a vogue new con- stocking continued. bright red Furniture store anu a.

stocking continued, origin, icu crete walk will be poured in its, stockings being in fashion for Thtt rathpr steeo decline din. j.v~»---- i place. The rather steep decline ung wom en. of the hill made walking on Th tai i ored suit became winter bricks precarious during time and the concrete will be a the fashion news of the 'eighties. The was low draped.

The sil- time and the concree wi hipline was low drape. s- great improvement for pedistnans houette or the 'eighties was slim who find it necessary to use that wjth a behind until the street frequently. LERSSENS" BUY HOTEL The Monitor--May 2. 1946 'nineties. Sleeves were particularly nan-ow and close fitting.

A change in silhouette occurrec during the famous "Gay Nineties" Sports becoming more pop ular and had a new free- Arthur have dom. cvcle riding attained grea verj purchased Hotel Manning from Mr. pop and Claus Nielsen, and ant wm tete possession June 1, Mean- criticism while the new hotel owners sold EIctbor1 cc ge their residence in South Manning Feminine to Alexander Holdsworth, retired elaborate Tight farmer of Manilla, who with his ing tne tiny waist ere stjte mother, will occupy the dwelling A good aeal of training after June 1. Mr. rod Mrs.

Nielsen worn by everyone. Separate col plan on remaining in the hotel larettes of lace, for a period until the Lerssens batiste worn become acquainted with work. their dresses were the forerunners the lingerie trimming vogue in th derived the These shirt- vaists were often worn with separate skirts in place of dresses and were of contrasting colors. The former sleek effect in hair- Lressing was discarded in favor a fluffy effect in which urls softened the neckline and rameti the face. The hair was -imply dressed, drawn up into a Knot on top of the head and done the new Marcel wave invented Paris.

The oathing suit was of serge, alpaca or flannel in dark blue or black and usually trimmed with white braid. The fitted bod- ce. high neck and elbow-length eg-of-mutton sleeves were the prevailing mode. Bloomers were worn under the knee-length skirt with black stockings and low canvas shoes. Wide-Brimmed Hot The woman of the early 1900's wore a wide-brimmed hat that caught the breezes, a high choking collar of satin or linen, and a flaring gored skirt that swept the street on all sides.

Her full-sieved shirtwaist had cuffs that were eternally getting dirty. Her skirt's heavy brush binding had to be replaced every few weeks, for constant contact with the pavement reduced it to dirty fringe in no time at alL In wet weather the full skirt got soaked and icy Even in fair weather its wearer had to bunch it in great folds and devote one hand to nothing else but the carrving of it. Hats, fairly large, were perched r-p. the top of the head, and a band underneath set them up still higher. Heron and bird-pf- uaradise plumes and ostrich feathers were the favorite ornaments.

The' pompadour, still in style, was drawn high ove a pad or roll of false hair, called a rat. The Monitor -April 25. 1946 August J. Reinhold. well known Manning druggist and pharmacist, entered into a business transaction that will retire him from his ownership in the Lewis-Rfinhold company on Jan.

1. 1947. Mr. Reinhold will remain in the firm unli! next January but will have the opportunity to take a vacation this summer. His interest in the business will be purchased by the other stockholders in the firm.

Arthur Rix, who purchased J. A. Lewis' interest in June, 1945, and Fink, with the inclusion of his son. Orval Fink of Clinton, who will come to Manning in May to assume his position in the. firm as registered pharmacist.

BUICK AGENCY TO MANNING The Monitor--July 1949 Stnive Motor Co. has been ap- oointed dealer for Buick Motor Company and the first shipment of cars" is expected this week. John J. Struve and son. Merlin, will operate the garage business: The firm wiH discontinue the Kaiser-Frazer dealership.

G. WENTZEL BUYS LOCKER The Monitor--May 9, 1946 George WenzeL, who has been associated -with the Behker Lockers here since their establishment May 13. 1937, became the owner of the business last week when he purchased the interests from I. H. Kehker of Arcadia.

The new owner has been in the meat-cat- ting profession since he was 14 years old. he reported- PUCK BUILDS NEW STATION The Monitor--Aug. 21, 1941 A ne wservice station "built by Albert Puck on Highway 141 at the east edge of the city, has been leased by Ed Groppe, for several years manager of the DX station oa Main street. Emil Kuhl of the Virginia cafe has leased the eating room in connection with the station and has been installing a lunch counter, booths and other necessary equipment. Interior Gnsihing is in light tan and cream.

Exterior of the building is solid white with huge glass window in steel frames. An area to the rear and side of the station has been surfaced for parking. LOUCKS BUILDS APARTMENTS The Monitor--Aug. 11, 1949 Construction of a glazed tile building for Dr. J.

L. Loucks is well underway at the intersection of Main and Second street with Brandt Construction doing the work. The building will be 25 by 130 feet with a brick front covering 37 feet. Part of the building will be used by Dr. Loucks in the manufacture of his insecticidal sweeping compound- $6,000 FIRE ON STRUVE FARM The Monitor--July 17, 1930 The large barn on the John J.

Stnive place, a structure of 40 by 90 by 30 feet in the hip and 40 feet in the gable, and its contents cf hay. corn, oats, harness and every "little article, such as forks. curry combs, ladders, etc. that are kept in a barn, burned to ashes slick and clean Sunday morning, July 13. Mr.

Struve got up about 3:45 to do harvest work in the oats field, and before he got out. his neighbor, Johnny Mohr was on the place and called through the window, asking whether he knew that his bam was on fire. The fire denartment soon arrived. Their efforts saved the large machine shed standing north of the barn which would have burned without their help, and it is very likely that more damage would have been done. A small calf kept in the barn burned also; fortunately all otter stock was in the field as the weather was unusually hot.

The total loss is estimated to be about S6.000, which was partly covered by insurance. "A heavy breeze from the north fanned the flames away from the other buildings and lessened the further spread considerably. The tiie silo standing south of the barn was exposed to considerable heat and very likely will crumbue also due to fire damage. The Peddler's Pack YEARS AGO, THRILLED THE PEOPLE WHO SELDOM HAD A CHOICE WHEN BUYING. ill ftsta EAI The Days of the Setting Hen Are Past Along With Many of the Old Farm Production Methods of 75 Years Ago.

The whole family looked forward to his periodical visits and the wonderful surprises he carried in his bottomless pack. Mother would have to wait for these calls to replenish her supply of needles, ribbons, piece goods and most of the smaller essential items for housekeeping. BUYING THOSE 100 AND NECESSARY ITEMS TODAY IS NO PROBLEM AT ALL IN OUR BRAND NEW SELF-SERVICE BEN FRANKLIN STORE. You'll find every item on your shopping list, and find them easily in Manning's newest a i Store. BEN FRANKLIN A.

W. MARTENS Phone 3-2251 With the increased demand for more and better farm products came the necessary transitions to controlled feeding programs and mass production methods we know today. Our Produce Business is a part of that change. We have been interested in getting the best prices for the farmer's cream, produce and eggs; and supplying quality feeds for many years. It Is Our Desire To Be Of Service to Manning and the Surrounding Area for Manv Years To Come.

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