Democratic National Convention-1944

AHERN, CARTER, ANGLIN, LAUGHLIN, FRANK, TEEFEY

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 12/18/2008 at 23:33:24

Maquoketa Community Press, July 27, 1944.

OTTER CREEK

Jerry Ahern of Garryowen, Mayor Carter of Fulton, Wood Anglin of Dubuque, Mayor Laughlin of Sylvia Switch, Mayor Frank of Misery Ridge were the local delegates who attended the Democratic National convention in Chicago last week. These gentlemen claim that it was their doings that put Franklin D. over with a bang. Wood Anglin tried to nominate Mr. Teefey, Maquoketa, for vice president but the "No" was unanimous and he was not nominated. The locals tried to nominate Mayor Frank of Misery Ridge but he was thrown out at the second ballot. The boys reported a grand time on the trip and stated they had lots of cool drinks.