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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1933
Page
3
Estherville public schools will begin the regular nine month term on September 4 with a budget slash of 20000. Total expenses for 1932 were 97500 and are reduced to 78100 this year mostly in salaries. No departments closed though two teaching positions were eliminated.
This week or in the next weeks subscribers will receive a statement of their subscription account to the Vindicator and Republican. The issuer notes extended credit during strenuous times and hopes subscribers will appreciate the relief as circumstances improve.
Dentists from Jackson Minnesota hosted a social gathering Saturday for southern Minnesota and northern Iowa colleagues. Dr J M Frederickson attended from Estherville but a large crowd from nearby towns joined the event featuring golf and a big dinner. Claire Bailey, daughter of Dr and Mrs A G Bailey, leaves for Oakville for Presbyterian church promotional work after earning a master’s degree in Chicago.
Joe Origer and Edward Burns were hospitalized at Birney after a collision at the Origer school corner around 1 15 PM. Origer suffered chest and rib injuries with possible internal damage while Burns had severe scalp wounds and a severed artery requiring stitches. Hugo Lindholm, driving Miss Marie Sorum's Buick, was uninjured aside from bruises and cuts as the northbound car and the westbound truck collided. Mrs Thos Mann and Marian Fuere accompanied Lindholm and escaped injury.
City officials led by Mayor M. K. Whelan depart for Decorah to attend a three day state convention of municipalities. They will return tomorrow evening. A. C. Welch of Sioux Falls must buy an Iowa license by Saturday after being arrested for driving with a South Dakota license. Mrs Henry Coon turns 89 Thursday, celebrated quietly with family, and she will receive callers at home. Weather outlook shows light precipitation and temperatures near to above normal across regions August 14 to 19.
The Girls' 4-H Achievement Show at Ringsted High School drew strong attendance for a morning business meeting and officer installations led by Ruth Wiley and Florence West. Exhibits judging and a talk by A V Bormann followed with awards for breads, cereal twists, cookies, and posters. State fair contenders include Alice Barrett and Ardis Clark, while Esther Lund earned county health champion after re exam.
Market notes list corn No 2 yellow No 3 yellow oats flax eggs heavy hens and spring weights with prices incl 1.64 for eggs and butterfat at ABC Estherville Co op Creamery last half July sweet 28c soup 2e listings reflect rural commodity values and egg prices for livestock feed and dairy output
Thirty two members of the local Woodmen lodge and their families attended a Sunday picnic at Lake View. A kitten ball tournament featured Estherville, Denison, Council Bluffs and Jefferson. Estherville beat Denison 3 to 0 and Council Bluffs 24 to 100 to win. Council Bluffs beat Jefferson 3 to 2. Cast included Fred Sevolt, R Sevolt, C Sevolt, Bob Olmstead, Harry Anderson, Lars Anderson, Ed Shirley, Albert Dick, Harry Hanson and Albert Hanson. Mr and Mrs George Amdahl dined with Mr and Mrs Charlies Jackson in Wallingford.
Spencer readers will see six top acts and a grand night show at the Clay County Fair September 19 to 23. Produces by Barnes Carruthers, the program includes acts seen at Chicago events, with Mr. Dailey promising frequent updates. harness and car racing will also be featured.
Emil Leo broke the large bone in his right arm while cranking a tractor at his Eagle Lake farm. The fracture was reduced at Coleman hospital and he will be incapacitated for farm work for some time. Mrs. Coleman reports. Hostess Mrs. R. C. Coleman led Entre Nous club’s Saturday meeting at her home after a 1 pm luncheon at Gardston hotel. Members present included Mrs. Stockdale, Mrs. Drey, Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Moser, Mrs. Hoye, and Mrs. Clark. Mrs. Bale substituted for Mrs. Turner.
Mrs. Hannah Benson 71, widow of Peter Benson, died at her South Eleventh Street home at 5 45 a m Friday after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. Born in Norway, she lived in Estherville 49 years. Survived by son George of Estherville and daughter Mrs Walter Brouwer of Rock Rapids, plus four brothers and two sisters in New Richmond Wisconsin. Interment at New Richmond after Lutheran church services there. Funeral in Estherville Monday at 2 p m at the Estherville Lutheran Church with Rev Peder Nordsletten officiating in Rev L A Mathre's absence.
About 3000 fans from Estherville northwest Iowa and southern Minnesota enjoyed a three hour Fort Peck Rodeo show at Elmer Duckett farm. O A Bristow managed the Scobey Montana troupe which featured rough stock, trick riding, bulldogging and a notable horse Pat with a silver nose plate. No incidents of note occurred beyond a saddle slip quickly fixed. Bristow praised Pat and stressed goodwill and orderly conduct.
Estherville a big day as the Emmet County Pioneer association plans an August 24 celebration for county natives and former residents. The event opens with a noon picnic at Ft. Defiance state park, a two hour program of music readings and talks, then Riverside park for afternoon and evening amusements. Doc Bixby was invited but may stay home per physician advice. if travels, his doctor would accompany him. The Riverside park dedication of the new White Way and rock garden will also be celebrated with a planned water carnival and loudspeaker announcements.
Estherville Eagles managed by Jerry Wegs defeated the Spencer Merchants nine by a wide margin on Sunday afternoon. The lopsided score drew little fan interest, and next Sunday the Eagles host Bancroft in what locals hope will be a top game of the season. Bancroft has won two of three in the series, with Estherville aiming to tie the contest. Local fans were urged to attend and cheer the home team.
The September term of court will open September 5 with Judge F. C. Davidson presiding. The petit jury list includes Estherville residents E. K. Ayers W. T. Berg Will Conklin J. L. Derwick Margaret Darling L. W. Dickinson John Fegar Perry Irwin C. K. Jones Lewis Lande Nels Nelson Harriet Nivison Claude Randolph Cora Robinson Otto Schaper H. H. Sconberg Ed Swanson Mrs. Mima Wertz Harry Wratten Arm strong Ruth Benton Myra Gaar de Joe Homsey Florence Miller Ringsted Theodore Jurgensky Pete Henricksen Gruver Harvey Mill em John Ullenswang Dolliver Martiny Griese.
Mrs Kenneth Butler received a postnuptial shower at Mrs Wayne Smalls home with flower contests and songs by Mrs Charlotte Zerfoss. Gifts arrived in Hugh Wayns express wagon from Mildred Lambert and Hugh Wayne Small. A lunch followed. Legion Auxiliary delegates Mrs Fred Ehlers and Mrs Wilbur Thorndyke attend Sioux City convention August 22 23 24. Joellen Dorothy ten weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Bingham died at four oclock this afternoon. twin sister died at birth.
The passage notes that large gate receipts drew readers away from smaller venues while newspaper advertising appeared exclusively in the Vindicator and Republican, supplemented by additional hand bills.
Estherville merchants return from Chicago markets with updated fall fashions in frocks hats and millinery. Pearl Clark notes trends in hats fabrics and colors while R C Brown and L M Christensen report market conditions and new silhouettes including On the Square frocks and coat styles with fur.
Emmet County youths Stanley Olson Estherville Sylvia Berge Wallingford and Curtis Halvorson Armstrong will join the Forest City Estherville circuit Luther League program at Rake August 25 26 27 with the theme The Open Bible The convention features addresses by Rev Oscar H Hanson Rev T H Benson Rev H G Randolph and Rev M G Thompson plus student papers and discussions on biblical topics.
Betty Collins, Rosemary Anderson, Wayne Anderson, Jack Mester, Frances Myers and Lorraine Thorndyke, aged 7 to 11, found a worn suitcase in the woods at the end of Eighth Street. It contained clothing, shoes, check stubs and miscellaneous items. Belonging to F. L. A. Adelbar, a salesman from Huron, South Dakota, it was stolen from a car parked in front of the Iver Brandt home Friday night. No thief has been traced.
Tomorrow night Estherville residents are urged to visit the Roof Garden where the American Legion post will sell tickets and receive a share of profits. Buying in advance saves money. Miss Josie Baarso leaves today for St James Minnesota to spend a week.
Irwin French, son of Roy and Mrs French, injured his left eye while felling timber on the Her Brandson farm Thursday. A wood splinter pierced the eye but was treated by Dr. A I Reed and is expected to heal without sight impairment.
At 2:30 the Choral Union concert features Prof Odin and Hagen with director and address on the Saving Power of the Word by Rev Randolph. At 8:00 St Johns Lutheran Choir performs, convention address by Rev H G Randolph, then Immanuel Lutheran Choir of Forest City closes the convention.
Plans are under way for the annual Short Course and Poultry Show and Boys and Girls institute to be held at the Edwards Stock and Storage barn and city hall in Estherville on September 15 and 16. The event will feature 4 H exhibits in baby beef dairy poultry and market pig with an open class in poultry for Emmet county exhibitors and an adult open class in Home economics and grain at city hall. Mrs Sorum is also organizing the institute to run with the short course and poultry show on the same dates. School exhibits will be shown in the city hall auditorium.
B. B. Anderson once mayor and noted businessman is critically ill after a third stroke Friday night. He showed a brief improvement Saturday morning but is now deteriorating, according to hospital reports.
Superior residents report ongoing petty thefts as police seek suspects. Dr Doty fired warning shots to deter gas pilfering at the Gage garage after intruders pried a window. A Deep Rock station prowling incident frightened away bystander Tom Lambert and his family. Friday thefts included Harry Buckman's gold rimmed glasses and Ora Webber home ransacking with a wrist watch an Odd Fellows pin and gold trimmed glasses taken. Suspicion fell on those buying old gold but a sheriff car search at Spirit Lake found nothing.
Co. K. Nau of the Nau Brothers clothing firm traveled to Chicago on Sunday to attend a three day national clothiers convention starting Monday. His son Edgar accompanied him and they plan a further visit to the Century of Progress exposition for the remainder of the week or ten days in the city.
Bribery charges against Mayor Wm. J. Swoboda were dismissed after key witnesses Oliver Vardy and Orin Alcorn refused to testify at a preliminary hearing. Vardy, once Swoboda's secretary, and Alcorn, held in Milwaukee on robbery charges, caused the state's case to collapse. The accusation cited a $3,000 payoff from a Cicero gambler seeking gambling privileges.
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