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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1935
Page
3
A reflective essay recounts Ford Hospital experiments measuring brain currents during mental tasks and fever therapy via radio waves. It recalls a Brooklyn thinkograph, praises Salvation Army aid across creed lines, honors Adolph S. Ochs and a Jew’s Golden Rule, and notes a young journalist finding economic security by buying a New Jersey farm.
After sixty years together Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Cockburn mark their anniversary with an open house at the son Donald’s farm west of their home in West Emmet township. They wed April 25, 1875 at Freeport. he born in India and educated in Scotland, immigrating to America in 1872. Their family includes eight children, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, with most life spent in Estherville area.
Charles Jensen of Graettinger purchases a Silver Dome auto trailer to match his Plymouth. The family plans a summer trip to Yellowstone Park and West Caral, plus a June visit to Detroit. The trailer features pressed wood exterior resembling metal and a well appointed interior.
Word arrived of the death of Mrs John Josten at Klemme at 65 o'clock this morning after years of illness. She was 76, an invalid for three years, survived by her husband and son Earl. Funeral arrangements had not been completed.
Miss Marie Irimiter of Armstrong and teacher Miss Irene Swenson travel to Des Moines for the state spelling contest. Written test at 10 a.m. with Forrest B. Spaulding in charge. oral contest at 2 p.m. presiding by F A Welch. Prizes include medals and a trip to Washington D C for the winning student and teacher.
Mrs. Dewey Snyder 40 of Algona died when three cars collided one mile west of Dickens on Highway 18 Sunday night. Seven injured including Mrs. Snyder’s son and hatchery coworker Mrs Hene Rittle. Causes cited: passing car from Spencer involved, other car from Spicer Minnesota struck.
M L Hartin of Spirit Lake paid a $100 fine and was released. He was arrested last Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff Emiet Twite for driving while intoxicated and pleaded guilty before Judge James DeLand, who fined him $300 with all but $100 suspended.
A Guernsey cow from the Tianna herd at Walker Minnesota earned 13141.6 pounds of milk and 729.1 pounds of fat as a two year old, sister to Beda in the Oak Hill herd at Estherville. Mrs E W Kohler hosted a luncheon at Nathanson's cafe this afternoon for the J F F club with contract bridge at the Kohler home starting at two.
Friends of the Trousdale family recall Merle Trousdale and his German Shepherd known for scaling a 14 foot wall. The dog, bought for one dollar, acts as a guardian to the Trousdale children. The Merle Trousdale family now lives in Dumont, Iowa.
George Bartleman tied his team of horses to a hitching post on east Main street and left for an errand. The team ran down Main to Ninth street, turned north, and roamed nearly a mile before being found by Roy J. Brown and son. A. T. Conway tried to stop them at Sixth and Main, but the bridles broke. Near E. B. Lohr’s Ninth street home the wagon tongues broke and Conway jumped out before a collision with the Lohr automobile. The team then caused a crash in Ninth street while an ice truck followed. one horse fell and slid several rods. The new washing machine, tubs, and steel fence posts in the wagon remained undamaged, and the Lohr car sustained only slight damage.
Robert Stanley Ross of New York City will give a free lecture on Christian Science Gods Message of Hope and Healing Friday May 8 at 8 15 p m in the city hall auditorium under the First Church of Christ Scientist and Mr Ross serves on the board of lectureship of the Boston church The public is cordially invited Also note a family weekend trip to Marshall Milroy and Lacan
A proposed CCC labor lake north of the Rock Island bridge in Estherville would use state owned land west of the river for a dam creating a winter fishable, low overflow lake. Plans call for parks, boat houses, and pavilions with a summer CCC camp nearby, offering a local pleasure area and potential funding from boosters including $60 yearly from T. Johnston to maintain a boat on the lake.
Miss Rachel Hawthorne formerly of Estherville and Clyde H. Combs Meredith Publications advertising manager were wed yesterday at the Church of Transfiguration. The bride editor at the Estherville Democrat and University of Iowa graduate now lives in New York with plans to reside there.
Mrs Mayme Costello and Chester Doud were married this morning at St Patrick church with Father J Kaiser of St Columba Omaha presiding. Attendants were Mrs Mike Kelly and Joe Hamilton. The couple will live at 221 East Lincoln Street.
Myron Van Valkenberg was sentenced to ten days in jail by Mayor Fred Ehlers after a Monday intoxication arrest. E. B. Henry of Spencer received a five day sentence from Mayor Ehlers, suspended with costs to be paid after a Wednesday night arrest for intoxication.
Mrs Geo Webber, an longtime resident of Dunnell Minnesota, died suddenly today at her Dunnell home. The passing leaves family members and neighbors mourning the loss in a rural community with services planned locally.
Robert Cox, a local musician, joins Frenchy Graffoulier’s 11 piece dance orchestra set to open a summer engagement May 30 at the Roof Garden in Arnolds Park. Cox will be business manager. the events are tied to the Glenn Peterson American Legion Post of Spencer with Dr. Robert Hebel as manager. The Simmer's Sisters are among the featured acts. Graffoulier’s band has prior long runs at Surf Ballroom and has toured Asia.
Girl Scout troop No. 1, with mothers and friends, held a program at the Methodist Episcopal church on National Wild Flower Day. Mildred Ortmeyer spoke on the day’s observance, Betty Reed discussed flower parts with slides, and a series of poems, piano and violin works by Ruth Willey, Marian Nelson, Irene Bagan, Ellen Knutson, Leona Reich, and Jean Kennedy followed.
Beginnings of a four day tour by Eleanor Orvis daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Orvis will graduate in June from USC College of Commerce. The group will perform in San Maria San Louis Obispo Fresno and Visalia in large buses. She sang at the Easter sunrise service at Big Pine camp near San Bernardino with Rev Glenn Moore preaching. Miss Orvis was among six commerce students vying for Miss Business Girl 1935 at USC.
Eighth grade exams will be held in Emmet county rural schools on Thursday and Friday May 2 and 3. Students may take the examinations at the courthouse or at their own school, according to county superintendent Miss Marie Sorum.
Members of the Whoopee club held their final social season dance at the Orleans hotel last evening. Friends were invited and the evening was enjoyed. Music was provided by the Arcadians of Winona Minnesota. Attending members included L. L. Boggess, Oley Anderson, Glen Eike, Ay Nytes, Ray Miller, N. O. Osher, Sam Woods, Jerry Wegs, Art West, Kedric Tindah and Roy Thrush.
State patrolmen Harry Brown from Estherville and Harry Neatla of Carroll with Jack Bar are conducting enforcement of auto laws. They reported active patrols last evening and today in Emmet County and said they will extend efforts in the territory soon.
The B P QO Elks club will sponsor a roundup next Thursday at the Elks club. A 5 pm cafeteria dinner precedes a ballroom dance with Frank Robinson and his 11 piece band providing music. The gala event features cowboy and cowgirl costumes and invites the public to attend. committee members include Alex Johnston James Rainey Cliff Hedrick and others with various subcommittees.
County agent M A Balkema notes spray before bloom for apples to combat scab. Many growers may omit this season since last year’s scab was nearly eliminated. Advice from H E Nichols of Iowa State College supports omitting if no scab appeared. Dust storms blamed on wartime plowing of sod for grazing lands to protect democracy.
Miss Susan Peterson, commercial teacher at the high school, announces the district commercial contest to be held Saturday in Spirit Lake High School gym. Seven schools compete in amateur and novice typing and shorthand, with winners advancing to the May Des Moines state contest.
Opening fishing season brings a detailed warning on regulations from local sportsmen. Open season allows legal methods for carp buffalo quillback gar and dogfish with no possession limit. Suckers and bullheads have per day limits. various species have specific closed windows and size minimums across many lakes and streams.
Mrs Mildred Miller will present her pupils Tuesday night at the Grand Theatre in a dance revue. The classes will perform several dance numbers along with solo dances. The revue will be shown after the first program.
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