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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
2
The newspaper editor note appears to be an archival entry indicating second class matter status at the Batnerville post office in Emmet County Iowa with a price listed as $2.60. The fragment reflects mail classification and pricing details from a period publication.
The writer argues against risky thrusts like an immediate second front and urges restraint from soldiers’ sacrifice. They praise care for common soldiers, note class and education mix in the ranks, and insist civilians share burdens at home if food and supplies run short. The piece stresses prudent, united support for the war effort.
Spirit Lake will host an egg drying plant as part of the national war program within 90 days. Tecke & Sons of Atlanta will operate the facility, employing 76 to 100 workers, running 20 hours daily year round, with plans to expand after the war. The project, one of six in Iowa, involves priorities to rebuild the Spirit Lake Produce plant and is expected to boost Dickinson County's economy.
Dr. Robert Williams of Lakota is commissioned as a lieutenant commander in the U S naval reserve and will report for duty in San Diego California. A Dartmouth College alumnus and World War I veteran, he served in field artillery and infantry battles, with posting near Metz at armistice and decades of Lakota practice.
In Graettinger Times coverage a son born to Kenneth and Mrs McCombs of San Diego on July 28, a son to Merle and Mrs Young of Alliance on August 2, and a daughter to Glenn and Mrs Williams of Estherville on August 8 are noted. Grandfathers and grandmothers include L A Larson and Mrs Williams who is a Larson daughter. The grandmothers are sisters of Grandpa.
The Red Cross lay instructors course opens at the high school with 16 enrolled. Dr A I Reed, county chair, predicts rapid growth in trained first aid workers to handle injuries from war, industry or disasters. Instructors will organize classes and teach several 35-person groups. The program aims to train about 2.5 million nationwide this year.
Lt Reed outlines Red Cross first aid as a free service for lay instructor training. Since 1908 millions trained, highway emergency stations staffed by trained attendants, and wartime demand surges. Local chapter committee directs county program with agency participation. Also notes theater worker Elmer Adams on vacation and local births.
Miss Margaret Dawson welcomed the Church of Christ Guild at her home Tuesday. Martina and Esther Peterson led the worship on The Missionary Message of the Bible, with Martina giving the lesson. Dorothy Rogers and others attended. Ida Scudder’s Indian mission story was shared, and refreshments followed.
Thomas Hamilton left Tuesday for Des Moines to enter Marine Corps service. He was guest of honor at a stag farewell at Golden Sun Milling staff gathering. Guests included Lawrence and Herman Jensen Marvin Grebe Clifford Keel Eddie Kinnard Jake Hiles Norval Morgan Verne Nietzke Laverne Peterson and Eldon Webber. Hamilton, a long time stock man and filing clerk, will be replaced by Wesley Jimmerson and is headed to the Marine base in San Diego.
N. B. Crook who has been tied to his son Glenn Crook at the People’s Cafe has purchased a restaurant at Leland. He has taken possession and relocated his family there.
Announcement from Estherville and San Diego origins lists Mildred Johnson daughter of J C Johnson and Dr Delmer Heim of Detroit as married in St Paul Catholic church at 7 30 p m August 9 Father Gill officiating Attendants were Harota Johnson and Dorothy Kruger Reception at 431 Marsh Avenue with family present Mrs Gladys Johnson Harota Johnson and two sons Ivan Cook of Wallingford Also notes Mildred Heim trained as nurse in St Paulworked at Anker hospital. Dr Heim affiliated with the same hospital
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