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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
1
A reader notes the defeat of Editor Wolfe of the Shei con Mail, suggesting the political shift spotlights the risks for businessmen entering politics and hints at the broader financial pressures during tough times.
Friday afternoon Priscilla club members welcomed Junior Champion. Algona residents Mr and Mrs Henry Traden visited Tuesday with Mrs Geo Stewart. Estherville visitor Mrs H A Dunham stayed weekend with granddaughter Mrs Forrest Gibbons as Mr and Mrs P C Smith and Mr Stoakes visited, Stoakes family returning home. Ed Kennedy and baby of Fairmont visited Joe Kennedy home Tuesday. Peter Beck and Hum boldt couple visited James Beck home Tuesday. James Beck and spouse then went to Walnut Grove Minnesota to visit their brother until Thursday. EB W Van Dorsten and wife left Saturday for Florida to spend the winter. Otto Moore visiting his mother Mrs H Moore, who lives in Montana. Mrs Gee Dolly and daughter visited Carl Smith home Tuesday. Mrs Dwayne Stoakes and two children of Charles City visited last week with Stoakes parents.
Ringsted residents and guests attended numerous events and visits this week. Community groups held meetings at the Study club, farm bureau gym, and PTA while many neighbors hosted dinners birthdays and gatherings across Ringsted and nearby towns including Estherville Arnolds Park Lake Park and Spencer. Local marriages birthdays and social visits tied the week together with church events and volunteer activity noted.
A former Rock Rapids man says locals chase wild money schemes as Drake estate supporters at Canton Iowa gather over 200 people with about a quarter donating. Speakers urge $2500 weekly, warn of a $10000 shortage, promise high returns but offer no guarantees. Similar fund drives were noted in Pipe Stone Minnesota.
AAA Motor Clubs of Iowa proposes revisions to the state traffic laws for the next legislature session. They advocate adopting the uniform traffic code, right of way rules, and amendments to Rutledge Act requiring insurance or bonds after license suspension. They also urge uniform police attire and high visibility centerline painting on danger spots.
HALFA Mr and Mrs McLelland attend ed a party at the Ed McKean home. The small child of Obed Tow is ill with congestion of the lungs. Mrs Kohl has been on the sick list. Mrs Martin Olson visited relatives at Fenton Thursday. Mrs James Edwards entertained Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon. After the business meeting a delicious luncheon was served. James Ellerston spent Sunday at the Martin Thompson home. Mrs Gangestad attended Lutheran church supper in Armstrong. The French say they have an army plan which will please all nations. Must include a plan for having Uncle Sam pay for the upkeep of the worlds military armaments.
Mrs Mary Ashley and son All were guests at the Libra home. Many friends note visits among families including Wieskus, Schneckloth, Benson, and Rasmussen households. Henry Welp recovering after appendicitis at Estherville Birney hospital. Various dinners and Sunday visits enrich community ties across Petersburg and Alpha areas.
Mrs Charlie Kohlstedt and Mrs John Frank called on Mrs J S Shannon and Mrs John Graff on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ed Kronk are proud parents of a baby girl named Mary Joy born Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Harry Schnell and sons visited in the Pete Schmidt home Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Lee Kamp called at the Charlie Kohlstedt home Thursday evening. Mrs John Graff will entertain the Happy Home club Thursday. Numerous other neighbors visited in various homes including the Peters, Schmidt, Schnell, and Bendixon households over the weekend.
Mrs J O Johnson Mrs Martin Anderberg and Mrs Bob Bremmer visited Fairmont on Saturday. Thompson teams hosted girls and boys basketball Friday evening winning 38 to 15 and 40 to 19 respectively. Mr and Mrs Geo Bassett and Gaughter and Ed Rave of Fairmont were guests Sunday at J O Johnson home. Mrs J W Morsch entertained.
Superior Iowa December 8 a deal closed last week giving L L Weaver back possession of the Superior pool hall and barber shop Frank Rosik took over the Montgomery pool hall and bar ber business Rosik and family moved to Montgomery Monday
Florida congresswoman Ruth Bryan Owen declares the election results show the people want repeal of the 18th Amendment and that she deserts the drys. Mentioned as a possible cabinet member, she smiles and says if called she will do her best for probity service.
Maxine Erickson attends Armstrong High School and stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Eric Erickson. Harlo Frisbie and wife visit Corwith to see Frisbie parents. Frisbie's mother has been ill after a stroke. Carl Halvorson and family visit Andrew Opsal home. Herman Thompson of Rake visits Curtis Halvorson. Marjorie Johnson visits Ardella Halvorson. Mrs G S Horwell helps with Smith home work in Estherville. Earl Mixell substitutes for L E Haworth hauling mail. Haworth family visits Canton New Jersey. Leslie Corey hosts large card party. Gladys Anwick visits Ardella Halvorson’s home.
Floyd Meyers and Albert Knoe bal, once wanted for murder in a Wisconsin restaurant robbery that killed the proprietor in 1930, were arrested near Algona last Tuesday. The pair, then ages under 30 and previously employed there, were picked corn locally and will plead guilty to minor murder charges after being transported to Wisconsin. Meyers spoke to details of the robbery during arrest.
Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Helgason and son John Oliver visited Harry Harrison. Mr and Mrs Claire Strong and Miss Carrie Lund dined at Harry Yungereberg. Mrs Andrew Opsal spent Thursday with Carl Halvorson. Halvorson farms for Gerhart Johnson. Mrs Alfred Jorgenson of Pancroft, formerly Silverside, remains in serious condition at University Hospital Iowa City. The Relief Workers club met at Mrs Lorenzo Helgason’s home on Nov 30. Miss Evelyn Luscomb from Fairmont stayed with Thomas Manley. Mr and Mrs Earl Mixell and children visited Andy Mixell. Mr and Mrs John Hanson and daughter Gladyce visited Axel Hanson. Mrs Cornelius Peterson, ill, shows some improvement. Herman Thompson stayed with Omer Anvick. Miss Lucille Schaeffer stayed with Nellie Guerdette. Ethel Thompson of Rake visited L E McIntire and Arthur Cassem. Mr and Mrs Albert Hageman and family stayed at L E McIntire’s in Armstrong. Curtis Tweet spent Sunday with Harold Opsal.
Amateur and professional photographers are asked by the Tour Iowa campaign of the AAA Motor Clubs to submit pictures of Iowa beauty spots including state parks and historic sites. About 60 views will be used on 8.5 by 11 inch maps press planned for January 1, with other images for newspapers and magazines. The aim is to promote Iowa’s scenic and historic points and its 4000 miles of paved highways under the slogan Iowa Beauty Everywhere Paving Anywhere. Send to Tour Iowa Committee Motor Club of Iowa Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines. Reporter noted a separate line about thieves with cigars and cigarettes but details are unclear.
Superior Iowa reports a spike in petty theft. Ralph McQuirk, operator of the Philips gas station, lost 25 gallons of gasoline last Wednesday night. Friday night a group of youths entered the pool hall and barber shop, causing additional trouble.
Dayton resident Mrs. Betty Ludeke reports losing 10 pounds in one week using Kruschen to reduce weight. The ad promotes taking half a teaspoonful in hot water before breakfast and avoiding fatty foods, claiming safety and a money back guarantee if not convinced, with purchase through J. A. Cummings or any grocer.
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