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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
3
An editorial column argues that modern citizens demand entitlements for nothing, citing government debt and tax burdens. It urges responsibility, critiques political machines, and stresses need for a sound transportation policy and robust railroad regulation to restore prosperity. It highlights Vandenberg’s rising support and calls for practical leadership.
Sioux City natural gas crews survey and clear land to lay a 16 inch pipeline from Sioux City to Minneapolis crossing farms on the Maurice Oleson Irving Martens J H Larson H Dewall W J Dewall Chris Nygaard Frank Weeks. Easements filed with county recorder for cross rights by Northern Natural Gas Company of Omaha.
Minnesota challenges Iowa to the tallent stalk of corn at the Martin Emmet counties picnic tied to the Martin County Historical Tour Sunday August 27 at Okamanpedan State Park north of Dolliver Emmet county invited to participate Judge M R Heacock presides Major Arthur M Nelson editor of the Fairmont Sentinel and N J Lee will speak to an expected audience near 6000 attendees officials note the event is part of the Martin County Historical Society annual program
Local report notes ideal weather with cool nights and a high near 76 for enjoyers. Official readings by Observer A O Peterson show August highs and July/August precipitation. A couple, Guy Noel and Pauline Wilson, vacationed to Port Arthur Canada Virginia Hibbing and northern Minnesota.
Lehman Rown, Emmet county representative, and Senator Gillette of Cherokee accepted invitations to a Le Mars mass meeting of farmers last Thursday. About 1000 were present at the new park where speakers urged self sufficiency and nonpartisan support for certain farm policies. The event, led by Representative Gustave Alesch, endorsed some farm program elements while opposing subsidies and soil conservation plans. The meeting aimed to influence future gatherings across the state as resolutions were adopted on a sound footing.
Estherville beauty shop run by Miss Alyce Jensen relocates this week from the Carl Wells barber shop building to the Tom Thompson building on Central. The vacated space by the Klema Norge agency and former Wm. S. Johnston law offices will be redecorated and redesigned for the new occupancy.
O D Klein says the 1940 AAA farm plan will boost soil conservation with a minimum $20 soil-building allowance per farm and up to $80 extra per farm for tree planting. Small farms gain better participation, with administration still by farmer committees. (Continued on Page Four)
Emmet county will be represented at the Iowa State Fair by 4-H club girls Janice Anderson and Virginia Hartman. They were named outstanding demonstration team at Achievement Day and will compete with 99 teams for trips to the National Club Congress in Chicago this fall. they will demonstrate Chicken Magic and be accompanied to Des Moines by Mrs. H. A. Haywood.
G M Donovan, a Plymouth Chrysler agent, and his son Edwin travel to Des Moines tomorrow for a preview of the new line before public release. They will be joined by Wayne Spaulding, Geo Anderson and Tat Anderson.
Judge B C Davidson of Emmetsburg sentenced Ben Benda and Otis Ross in district court for driving while intoxicated. Benda received $800 fine and $15.26 costs with jail for eight days per $100 paid and parole to sheriff. Ross got three months in jail plus $15.25 costs, 30 days suspended and credit for 11 days served, with appeal bonds $500 and $300 respectively. Drivers licenses for both men were suspended.
Major and Mrs Robert Case travel from Ft. Dodge to Estherville as Mrs Case’s condition worsens at Lutheran hospital. She fractured a hip and heart problems threaten recovery. Major Case to teach at the University of Louisiana starting Sept 1 after duties at Ft. Lewis Washington.
A newly found hanging bog near Algona draws visitors at the Kossuth Conservation League Field Day. The 200 foot wide phenomenon, located five miles north and two miles east of Algona, has attracted scientists including Doctor Bodine from the university. Observers note the bog’s origin in glacial remnants and its rare presence in northern Iowa, with local history tied to nearby Des Moines river formations.
A four member delegation from the DEK rural electrification project will drive to Washington, D. C., on Saturday to request an additional 200,000 grant to extend lines. They include John Frank Terril Harry Day project superintendent Edwin Strabe and Myron Johnson. The extra funding would electrify families at the end of lines and cover 183 miles, expanding service beyond the current 900 farm families served from a 431,000 build.
Two automobiles suffered major damage in a crash yesterday afternoon at 4 crossing on the main gravel road to Terris. Palmer Frettem of Estherville and Hans Dahl of Spencer collided nose on as Frettem, driving north in a 1939 Chrysler, met Dahl entering from the east in an 87 Terra plane. Both drivers sustained only scratches and bruises.
A state report shows thirty five people killed in July auto crashes with 269 car deaths the highest in a month. The year to date death toll stands 32 higher than last year and 1 204 accidents were logged. Most fatalities were among ages 26 to 44 and most crashes occurred between 4 and 6 p m on Sundays in daylight clear weather. Concrete straightaway roads were the main hazard and speeds of 21 to 80 mph were most often reported by drivers.
Thousands cheered as Scoopshovel Scotty Mac Dougall was crowned king of the hoboes in a Britt hoover event, dethroning King David and reclaiming a position he held two years earlier. Businessmen later joined a celebration honoring a hoax convention, with a noon slumgullion feed following a parade. The piece concludes with odd snippets about an airplane collision and a hen continuing to lay eggs.
Louie Perkins won seven blue ribbons at the Al Gona glad show with one red ribbon for second and a white for third. He entered without high hopes but his blooms surpassed expectations. The event drew strong entries though it was financially disappointing, held midweek, yet rivaled last week’s state show in quality and number.
V R Dundas filed for divorce from Maynard Dundas in the clerk of courts office. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment since their marriage on Sept 4 1937 in Estherville. They lived together until April 1939 and have two minor children, Robert Fay born March 56 1935 and Richard E born Jan 7 19387. Defendant seeks custody of the younger child and asks the court to order payment of attorney fees.
A preview of Silverberg's newly remodeled ladies wear store drew hundreds as Lornee Silverberg welcomed guests. The Wilson building on North Sixth street housed a striking interior of modern planked woods and soft color schemes while fall fashions filled racks. no sales were recorded, but items could be examined and tried.
Rehearsal for a playground circus at Riverside Park is planned for tomorrow with two performances on Tuesday an afternoon and an evening. The show features scenes from the Wild West with cowboys and Indians a black face skit a midget wedding pioneer days fortune telling booths and concessions. Mae West will make a personal appearance and wild animal nets trick dogs are promised. Committees oversee properties first aid publicity music and concessions while playground supervisors assist.
The second annual Emmet county conservation league Field Day is set for Sunday Sept 3 at Okamanonden state park near Dolliver. Events include trap shooting casting tourney pistol rifle archery dog show and a grand kid parade with prizes. competition offers a Challenger trophy and cash awards plus a new Fish O casting game.
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