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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
4
Editor Branagan laments Emmetsburg gives honor to selectees as they leave while Estherville keeps departure times secret. He argues towns publish lists before departure two weeks ahead and urges a public sendoff with a crowd and even a smoke committee. The piece questions the draft board’s lack of a clear rule.
The piece argues that withholding war details from the public is wrong and that citizens should know about monthly war production and ship losses. It asserts the enemy already knows much of the war effort and that informing the public will not aid the enemy. The tone challenges censorship and promotes transparency in reporting.
The Humboldt Republican argues that keeping citizens ignorant is dangerous and harms morale. It cites World War I England sharing full truth with the public, noting Churchill’s mantra of sweat and blood and tears as essential. The piece urges transparent, timely information to the people.
The late J E Gorman, president of the Rock Island railway, credited his success to liking people. He said he liked the men he worked for and with and that this made him eager to serve and please. He noted he never asked for a raise despite receiving many.
Colombia's emeralds and minerals crown a historical account from Chibcha times to modern mining. The piece highlights Colombia's vast resources, coffee exports, and varied climate and topography with Bogota at high elevation, and notes future mining potential along roads and the Pan American highway window.
Presbyterian circles schedule Friday gatherings at several homes. The Christian Service Circle hosts Mrs. George Westrum with Mrs. G H Raife assisting, the Lend A Hand circle at Mrs. John Lyman with Mrs. Fred Lyman assisting, and the World Friendship Circle at Mrs. Lyle Jackson with Miss Camilla Hanson and Mrs. Hans Morita assisting. The Good Fellowship Circle meets with Mrs. Harry Beauman Jr. Hazel Brown, who taught in Ames, has returned to the University at St Paul to resume studies, then travels to St Paul after visiting her mother Mrs A C Brown. Mrs Geo Braley leaves Saturday for Portland, Ore. Mrs C D Tedrow of Princeton, Ill, comes tomorrow and will drive west with her to visit sister Mrs Perce Pullen in Portland. Mrs J M Christensen will join the party and visit niece Mrs Purcell in Portland.
The Civics Current Topics department of the Woman's Club will meet at Mrs J B Tedrow's home on Monday April 20 at 3 30 PM An officers election will occur during the business portion The lesson Folk Music of Canada will be presented by Mrs L W Loving A potluck supper will follow with each member bringing a covered dish sandwiches and her own table service
Norman E. House, manager of the F W Woolworth store, will report to the Sioux City draft board on April 18. His store colleagues honored him with a farewell party at the Gardston Hotel Blue Room, where dinner at 7:80 p.m. was followed by games and a gift presentation. Attending were Mr and Mrs House, Richard Manthe, Miss Charlotte Rogers, Miss Martina Peterson, Miss Irene Walz, Mrs Evelyn Carlson, Miss Martha Robinson, and Miss Alvina Herbrandson.
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a County meeting in Armstrong on Tuesday April 21 with a one o clock luncheon. Mrs S A Huber eighth district president from Charter Oak Ia will be the main speaker for the afternoon program. Routine business will be addressed and the Armstrong unit provides the program.
North Star lodge A F and A M held a special Monday evening meeting with a large banquet attended by about 65 members. The article also extols Colombia as a South American nation with Atlantic and Pacific ports and credits Simon Bolivar and Santander for independence and constitutional rule.
Edwin Sorum presented a petition signed by many in attendance to build up a fund for new lodge club room furniture. The regular Jephtha Chapter meeting night included cards after the session. Mies Mabel Kruse and a group of high school singers entertained during dinner.
J C Penney workers honored Leo Olson with a nine o'clock dinner at Red's place in Arnold's Park. Afterward the group played cards and Olson received a gift, with attendees listed including Mrs Arnold Anderson, Mrs Ralph French, Miss Blanche Wilson, and Mr Olson among others.
The Past Noble Grands will be guests of Mrs Otto Grimm on Friday evening with Mrs Myrtle Duncam assisting as hostess.
The Alpha Club of the Methodist Church will gather Friday at 213 West Central Avenue at the home of Mrs Lonnie Smith for a church group meeting.
Local families announce births including Mary Anita Rosendahl born March 81. Steven Taylor, son of Harold Morton of Estherville, born April 6. G M Tonderum’s baby boy born Monday April 13 at Parkview Clinic. Other entries note Dr A I Reed’s Des Moines trip, Rev Claude Fausnaugh’s St Louis journey, Mrs F L Campion returning from Sioux Falls, Mrs Lawrence Dickinson and Roger visiting Wallingford, Donald Amdal staying with grandmother S O Amdal, and Mrs Melvin Rasmussen’s baby daughter born April 2. Gunder Paulson's tiny daughter born April 9 and dismissed from Parkview Clinic.
This second article from the General Motors Customer potenti staff advises safer economical driving. Tips include depressing the clutch during starting to ease load on the battery, not racing the engine during warm-up, sparing use of the hand choke, shifting to low gears early and to high around 25 mph, and avoiding hard start impacts that wear tires and clutches while wasting fuel. It emphasizes safer operation reduces gas use, oil wear, and accident risk.
F O Whitney of Storm Lake becomes the new manager of the Sieg Company in Estherville replacing Clarence Samson who left last week to take a job at the bomber plant in Omaha Nebraska.
Divine service next Sunday morning at 10 45. Sunday school at 10 00. Children's instruction hour Saturday afternoon at 2 00 in the church basement classroom. The pastor attends a ministers conference at Hartley Town from Tuesday noon until Thursday afternoon. VIR.
At the corner of 8th St and 1st Ave the Methodist Church lists events. Friday 2 30 P M Alpha Club meets with Mrs Lonnie Smith and Pris cilla Club meets with Mrs B F Sharp at the same hour. Saturday 10 A M Membership Close meeting at the church. Sunday services include Church School at 10 A M and Morning Worship at 11 A M.
Estherville Lutheran Church announces next Sunday Sunday school at 10 00 A M devotional meeting at 11 00 A M Choir practice is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 745 Midweek devotional meeting Thursday at 8 P M Junior Choir practice Thursday Ladies Aid Thursday hostesses are Mesdames Andrew Friswold Jamie Kasa A M Fossum and the Misses Alpha and Lessel Jacobson Luther League social on Wednesday evening.
Confirmation class meets Saturday at 9 30 AM. Willing Workers gather Saturday afternoon at the church hosted by Mesdames Knut Thompson and Oscar Matre. Dorean Society attends Monday evening with Mrs Everett Shaw and Miss Julia Severtson assisting. Fisherville Circuit spring meeting at Wallingford Sunday 3 PM to Tuesday evening urging wide attendance.
The weekly Lesson Sermon in Christian Science churches centers on the Doctrine of Atonement with citations from the Bible and Science and Health. It emphasizes humanity’s unity with God, reconciliation through Christ, and the Christian Scientist view that man reflects divine Truth Life and Love.
Union State Line Lutheran Church invites congregants to Sunday services at 10 45 A M with Sunday school at 9 45 A M Confirmation class Sunday afternoon at 2 30 Oclock Ladies Aid on April 22 with hostesses Mesdames Lever Munson C O Anderson and A H Nasby
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parishioners to the Estherville Circuit Convention starting Sunday at 3 PM at Wallingford Lutheran Church with Dr N Astrup Larsen delivering the opening message. Meetings run through Tuesday with pastors and choirs, theme The Third Article, Ladies Aid hosts April 22 at 2.30 PM, choir to meet Thursday night at 8.00 PM.
April eggs shine for home cooks with a simple souffle recipe. Learn low temperature methods, proper egg handling, and a cheese souffle using butter flour milk cheese eggs. Use correct baking vessel sizes and serve immediately for best texture.
John van Guilder explains how informal portraits gain life through props. Ordinary home items and clothing serve to set moods, from tennis gear to evening gowns, transforming the subject from stiff to lively. A grab bag of props helps both subject and photographer create engaging, varied images.
Wallingford Lutheran Church hosts Mission Society this Friday at 8 with Mrs. Vernon Brown Mrs. Walter Thiel and Ina Isaac son as hostesses All welcome Morning worship 930 Sunday school 1030 Bible classes for all ages Estherville Circuit Convention meets Sunday 3 pm opening message by Dr N Astrup Larsen choir from Rake performs convention runs through Tuesday theme The Third Article
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