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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1933
Page
3
In Babson Park Florida April 1 1933 the writer discusses depressed fruit markets after an Estherville election and lines on grape fruit and oranges. Growers fear belt tightening as shipments shrink and grove upkeep costs rise. He notes political and social topics including beer legalization efforts and tax cuts while voicing concern for Jewish persecution in Germany.
A jury in Emmet county district court ruled Joe Berven 33 insane for the murder of his wife Edna and three children. Defense and psychiatric testimony led to the verdict, with Berven to be committed to Anamosa State Hospital unless later declared sane and returned for trial.
A historical litany recalls how great conquerors flawed by hatred believed the Jewish people ruined. Nebuchadnezzar, Alexander, Antiochus, and Titus each thought the race extinguished. The piece praises Jewish contributions and condemns Nazi policy, then notes Horace Mann’s conversion to Catholicism after anti-Catholic campaigns.
President Franklin D Roosevelt presents the Yard and Garden Contest Assoc of America Award of Merit to Edith Swenson of Poughkeepsie New York at her home. Gov Roosevelt urges home grounds planting and highway beautification to create jobs and boost business as motion pictures record the event.
Center township school board met Tuesday afternoon and offered contracts to P. N. Butson Superintendent Miss Anna Heaton Principal Mrs F J McCoy home economics Mrs Nora Link 7th and 8th grades and music Geraldine Graves intermediate grades Margaret Moulds primary room Claude Ressler was hired as janitor for the coming year
The Estherville Community Club hosted a 6:30 Iowa dinner at the Gardston hotel on Friday evening with Judge George A. Heald of Spencer as principal speaker. Superintendent J. S. Hilliard spoke on Co operation and Miss Elizabeth Colt discussed Iowa Birds in the event that echoed statewide observances.
State fish and game department issues a six day fishing license for non residents at one dollar a six day period. Previously visitors needed a three dollar annual license. County recorder Ray Kennedy notes the change and urges residents to obtain licenses now from his office at the courthouse or from county sub agents.
Harold B. Quarton of Algona, son of Judge W. B. Quarton, was sent to the Senate for confirmation as consul-general, the highest U. S. diplomatic post. He has served since before World War I, with recent posting as acting consul-general in Guayaquil after Cuban service. Confirmation, delayed under Hoover, is now anticipated under Roosevelt.
Those in Florida and across the nation who supported Mann's 1928 remarks will be deeply interested by the new information.
The Social Hour club met at Mrs. John Swanson’s home in Superior on Tuesday with members from the Happy Hour club and other ladies as guests. Miss Irma McMullen delivered a paper on Development of Music in Iowa and introduced musical numbers including Iowa's Corn Song Indian War Dance Prairie Sunset The Largo from the New World Symphony Little Brown Church in the Vale and March of Prosperity. A lively discussion on Iowa's aviation role followed led by Mrs. Werdrip with aviation stunts led by Mrs. Frank Johnson. Lunch was served by Mrs. Swanson assisted by Mesdames Weaver and Hanson.
The Farm Holiday association will hold meetings in Emmet and Dickinson counties on April 11 12 and 13. State secretary Jesse D Sickler will speak on the benefits of the organization. Farmers are invited. Events occur at Estherville city hall Ringsted Jensen hall Spirit Lake Muscovite hall Milford Legion hall Stratman hall Terry and Dolliver town hall.
A play titled The Honorable Mrs Ling's Conversion by Jean H. Brown will be staged in five acts by fourteen Luverne Presbyterian church youths at 7 30 P M Sunday. The production, featuring current China themes, followed a Sioux Falls show last Sunday to a delighted audience. Directors are Mrs Waddell and Mrs O A Braskamp.
Clarence Freed was released on bond as a larceny in the night time case against him in Emmet County District Court was dismissed due to inability to fix value of bootleg liquor involved in the alleged theft. County officials may pursue a different charge relating to the disappearance of 181 gallons of bootleg liquor from the Esburghville courthouse basement on May 26, 1932. Witnesses including Sheriff W G Gordon and Deputy Merritt Brown testified, but the larceny charge could not be pressed and Judge Head dismissed the case.
Ruth Jorstad of High Lake No. 4 won first overall in the county spelling contest held Monday at city hall. Vivian Espeset of Estherville was second overall, with Eileen Anderson and Leona Bago third and fourth. In the written contest Jorstad again led, followed by Bago, Anderson, Wheatley, Boc, and Schmidt. In the oral, Espesetor Estherville won first, Jorstad second, Anderson third, with Lavanne Anderson, Boc, and Bago also placing.
A cordial invitation goes to the public to attend a Saturday evening meeting of the W C U at city hall. The event opens at seven thirty with Rev. W A WinterStein of the Estherville M E church delivering the principal address about his trips to Washington and Des Moines as a prohibition council member.
The Upper Room biblical drama directed by Miss Miriam Townsend will be presented Sunday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church. The pre Easter program features a cast including Judas F W Schildknecht Andrew Herman Jensen James Stanley Larson Philip Ira West Bartholomew Merrill Robb Matthew Kenneth Hugg James John Thaddeus Ernest Himebauch Simon Frank Sutton Thomas Sidles Mary Magdalene Mrs Will Sidles Mary Lucille Schenck Salome Mrs Herman Jensen Peter Wayne Hunt John Tone Kately Centurion Max McMillin Martha Eloise Burt Mary sister of Martha Mildred Thrush Maid Mildred Vedder Mary Mother of Jesus Miriam Townsend.
Sherburn town officials and Martin county supervisors have taken no steps to allow beer sales at midnight on April 6. The Sherburn aldermen oppose licenses without a popular vote, and the Martin county board met today with little momentum. The next meeting is set for the second week of April.
Two minor cases set for this term were settled today without a jury. The Morse versus Loving dispute over attorney fees was resolved out of court, and the State Farm Mutual Insurance Company versus Glenn Young was dismissed. The action involved about 45 dollars and had been carried through several terms. This afternoon the replevin case Beck versus West was being heard.
Amateur Players present the play Divorce Question at Grand theater on Monday and Tuesday April 10 and 11 with an outstanding local cast from Estherville and Emmetsburg. Capacity crowds expected for both shows. Also notes residents Stockdale family returning from Sioux Falls and Gordinier sisters visiting Ruthven to stay with grandparents Blunt.
A narrative compares Louise M Comateck’s tale to Scheherazade in the Arabian Nights recounting Harun al Rashid’s reign. The caliph’s story blends romance, intrigue, poisonings, and lavish gifts, ending with his death by apoplexy after a palace purge and civil turmoil.
Estherville residents urged Mayor M. K. Whelan to remind the public of revised ordinance No. 37. It bars entering or crossing any lot without owner consent and prohibits damaging flowers shrubs or crops. Violators face up to 30 days imprisonment or a $100 fine.
Mr and Mrs R C Brown drove to Minneapolis on Wednesday and plan to buy spring merchandise for their store. L M Christiansen of the Christensen store visits Chicago to purchase goods for Estherville and Algona outlets. Mr and Mrs Frank Elden occupy the Olson estate first floor once home to the Cotant family, while Mr and Mrs Keith Albertson occupy the second floor. Mr and Mrs Robert Olmstead of Milbank SD spent Sunday with relatives and returned home in their car, which they had not taken when moving to Milbank.
Hon J Maniece reports House action extending tax payment deadline to July 1 with reduced penalties. The measure retroactively applies penalties from April 1 for late payments, while sped up by three months. Other budget and reform items include state appropriations cuts, college president salaries, foreclosure and arbitration moves, and rising tax revisions delayed to August.
Lloyd Natterstad was arrested for intoxication and John Sturkart Frances Dahna Glenn Fisher and Richard Zittrick were arrested for speeding here Saturday night. Natterstad was fined $10 and costs when tried before Mayor Whelan. The four others were fined $5 and costs. Chris Danielson and John Lilley arrested the young men. Doctors Held Meeting at Spirit Lake
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