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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1942
Page
4
A reflective piece condemns misrepresentation by competitors while noting the arrival of spring. It includes a humorous garden club vignette, poems about friendship and renewal, and light musings on coveting flowers, seeds, and garden chores alongside World War II era wartime references.
The article emphasizes three keys to sharp pictures: steadiness, correct focusing, and proper exposure. It advises using a tripod, avoiding guessing distances by measuring or pacing, and choosing small apertures for depth of field while using shutter speeds of 1/50 or 1/100 second for hand held shots.
The Estherville garden club promotes a slogan A Peony in Every Yard to encourage planting peonies. Members note that plantings across towns like Pella and Orange City create standout floral displays and urge residents to beautify homes and lawns for citizens and visitors alike.
A short essay discusses the impact of parental conflict on children. It notes that consistent rules from both parents provide security, while differences in beliefs or choices can unsettle a child. It suggests that sometimes children’s policies require a vote or compromise to present a united front.
Ben F. Arp buys Walter Arp’s share of the Spirit Lake grocery and continues as Arp’s Food Mart. Walter retires due to ill health. store began in 1905 after purchasing from J. A. Ellis and Son. Graduation looms for Spencer High with 102 seniors and Virgil M. Hancher to speak.
Mrs. George Robb hosted old friends at her South Ninth home with a two course tray lunch and a farewell drive for Mrs. Braley of Portland. The week featured a March 80 wedding at the Johnson farm home in Jay township with Rev. Tracy officiating, attendants Evelyn Johnson and Kenneth Peterson, and a reception with flowers and cake. The 40s-50s social calendar included church society devotions, a noted speaker announcement for Forest City, and Easter observances with local families in Estherville and nearby towns.
OCALS Mr and Mrs H O Singer were dinner guests Monday at Mrs Helen Pullen and daughter Mrs Zelta Albertson in honor of Mrs Geo Braley of Portland Oregon. Pvt Perry White returned Friday from Camp Polk La on a two week furlough. Mrs F B Carr of Cherokee visited their son Marvin and daughter Beatrice Darr employed in the city. Mr and Mrs Darr have been in California and were on their way home to Cherokee, leaving Wednesday. John Leuthold of St Paul and G A Hinkley of Eagle Grove were in Estherville Tuesday on business. Mr Hinkley met Mr Leuthold here and took him to Eagle Grove. Mr and Mrs H A Degen were
Chris Mortensen and Violet announce the birth of a ten pound girl on April 2 at Park View Clinic Estherville. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Steven.
Numerous families from Grundy Center Reinbeck Jewell and Estherville spent Easter weekend with relatives. Visits included Ostedgaard Petersen Madison Petersen and Madsen households. Local groups met for bridge and Guiding Circle officers were elected. Sam Christensen reported for army duty in Des Moines.
Peters burg superintendent K B Knutson has been chosen to head Ellsworth Minnesota public schools and will assume duties next September. Several local residents attended events and family noted births and baptisms in Estherville and Jackson area.
Dell S. Blake won Spencer's mayoral election by a near two to one margin over incumbent Dr C C Golly, final totals 1007 to 648. LeRoy Knutson spent weekend at his parents home in Forest City. Teachers in Spencer schools largely retained with pay raises for high and grade teachers and two staffers not returning. Paul Jones's coaching position remains in doubt as army service postpones plans. A Mary Baker Eddy quote and Silvio Pellico line follow.
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