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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1942
Page
2
A reflective editorial compares birds’ annual migrations to constant nature and human resilience. It highlights birds’ persistence across political changes, their instinctive navigation, and mentions the little house wren returning to Estherville on May 1, noting the calendarlike regularity of their arrivals.
European nations expect the United States to feed Europe after the war as Axis foes crumble and Allied supply lines tighten. Analysts warn of inflation and rising prices as crops are destroyed in battle, with surpluses and farm demand balancing the future. The piece also notes Joe Louis’s Army address and a brief local birth and moves story.
War and material shortages shape fall shoe options with leather limits and color cuts. Civilians face cloth uppers and conservative styles while fit and comfort guidance emphasizes proper sizing, wide heels, and full-body weight on the foot for safe wear.
Columbia presents Bedtime Story directed by Alexander Hall. Fredric March and Loretta Young star alongside Robert Benchley Allyn Joslyn Eve Arden and Joyce Compton in a witty romantic comedy about love advice and domestic misfit humor at the Grand Tuesday.
Paramount presents This Way Please at the Grind Theatre with speed and comedy led by Fibber McGee and Molly, Grable, Rogers, Sparks and a starry Hollywood cast. Ruggles of Red Gap accompanied by two Britons, Valet and Master, round out the program as rehearsal notes and production details.
Fetkey is employed at Ellerston's farm for a few days. Dale Yong of Wallingford was a caller Thursday evening at Chris Ellerston's home. Louis Spear was a Sunday caller at Herman Helmer's home.
A dense list of property transfers in Estherville Iowa includes numerous warranty deeds and parcel descriptions. Transactions record buyers such as J. E. Stockdale, Carrie A. Weir, Nora B. Dwyer, Charles Lewis, and the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. conveying lots and tracts in Ridley’s Add Estherville and surrounding areas with prices typically at $1.00 or specific sums, detailing sections, townships, and lot numbers across multiple dates in 1942 to 1949.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Herts of Wallingford visited Gilbert Amdah on Monday night. Johnnie Hanson works at the Fred Ktingheil home near Grover. Miss Lillian Gilbertson stayed with the Hanson girls Tuesday. Mrs Simon Paulson attended a birthday party for Mrs Charlie Hanson near Wallingford on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Verte Holmes with Doris and Oscar were guests at Mr and Mrs Pete Aanonson Wednesday night. Maryis Sevold of Maple Hill spent the weekend at the Verte Holes home. Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself Jesus. Matthew 19 19.
Mrs. E L Sondrol hosted a group of Estherville friends of the Twin Cities for a one o'clock luncheon at the Curtis Hotel in Minneapolis on Friday April 17 The guests then visited her apartment for an afternoon of reminiscences and stories Present were Mrs John Randolph Mrs George Hattge Mrs Robert Gardener Mrs Dean Williams Mrs R A Porter Mrs Arthur Graetzmacher and Mrs Wayburn Johnston of Minneapolis Mrs Clyde Cummings and Mrs Charles Keating of St Paul and Mrs Neil McLean of Monrovia California visiting to see sister in law Mrs Wayburn Johnston
Eighty members of the Knights of Pythias Lodge of Estherville met for a special irregular gathering to honor visiting Grand Officers and Past Grand Chancellor E. J. Maniece who returned to attend after months of recovery from a run away accident. Grand Chancellor H. C. Fosher of Winterset and other dignitaries attended and Fosher delivered a patriotic speech. Light refreshments followed the session.
A cautionary editorial stresses common sense safety in driving and work rules, warning that neglect harms efficiency and future opportunities. It recalls that new cars and tires are scarce, urging careful driving to protect the vehicle and lives. Mrs. Rev. Kenneth Tuttle of Topeka and her daughter visit the McMillan family in town for a week.
Birth notices list March dates for multiple infants and families from Estherville Alpha Armstrong Dolliver Graettinger Ringsted Terril Ruthven Spirit Lake Swea City Arm strong and other towns. Names include Claire Leora Brody Nichole Ann Beatty Patricia Ann Carson Warren Evans Dorothy Hassel Kenneth Herum Jerry Henricksen Julie Johannsen Robert Knutson Kathryn Kohlstedt Gertie Kaltvedt Maxine Luke Judith Larsen Russell Meyer Marilyn Mikaelsen Louise Poulsen Kathryn Reed Charles Richleson Gary Reed Rosemary Sherwood Colene Stevenson Robert Thorson Nancy Woodley and more with parent names and residence towns.
Mary Ames offers kitchen tips to revive appetites in the in between season between winter and spring. She favors cabbage dishes quick cooked to preserve vitamins, frozen fruits, salads, herbs, and bold but restrained seasonings to boost meals. Includes table setting tips and emphasis on protein and vitamins B C iron.
A Republican candidate GEO H RO BE announces his bid for State Representative of Emmet County and seeks support for the June Primary. The text also discusses a Penny Milk program aiding children by providing milk funded by sponsoring groups and delivered to schools through milk distributors under USDA contracts, noting expansion from major cities to smaller towns and anticipated further growth next year.
Birthdays of the Week notes Harold E Stassen 85 on Monday April 13, governor of Minnesota, reaching presidential constitutional age. Also mentions Lord Halifax Britain's ambassador to the United States turning 61 on April 16.
The first penny milk delivery under the agricultural marketing administration arrives at Spirit Lake and Sergeant Bluff with parochial schools in Sioux City. By April 16, over 200 towns in Iowa, including Sheldon and Algona, will participate. Students pay one penny for a half pint while the government covers the rest, served at midmorning recess or with lunch. No child is required to partake in baked beans and salad.
Emil Opelt of Estherville admitted to Coleman hospital for medical treatment Monday. Mrs Andrew Walen dismissed Sunday after minor surgery. Ronald Elkin dismissed Monday. Glen Young Estherville underwent minor surgery Monday. Mrs Russell Tordoff Dolliver had major operation Monday morning. Harlan Broady family baby admitted for medical treatment. Robert Wilson started work in Tacoma Washington as barber previously with Welly Barber Shop and K M Sales. wife to join westward soon. husband to be in service shortly.
A Republican National Committee meeting led by chairman Joseph W. Martin Jr. is set for April 20 in Chicago avoiding Washington due to crowding. The article notes Chicago as the chosen site and features Martin Jr. pictured above.
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