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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
2
The Vindicator and Republican weekly edition lists publication details edited by Adelaide Nichols wena and office in Estherville Lammet County Iowa. Subscription rates shown: within Zones One and Two two dollars yearly two fifty for all other zones.
Citizens urged to reduce fire risk during holidays by properly cutting and soaking trees, placing them away from heat sources, securing with wires, and checking lights. warnings about flameable decorations, treated fabrics, and safe disposal of wrappings. public spaces urged to guard against fires during Christmas season.
The article urges keeping exits unobstructed and clearly marked, with sprinklers, hoses, and extinguishers ready. It recommends buckets of water distributed around premises and adds a garden hose with a nearby faucet as an extra protection measure.
Harry Coffie and Ralph Bryan, CPT instructors, had their pilot licenses reinstated after CAA actions restricted nonessential private flights. Washington issued orders grounding private planes except commercial liners. later, Estherville inspectors reinstated the licenses. Des Moines instructed a 24 hour airport guard, with Bob Bosold deputized to assist. Police plan patrols as Harry Schryver recovers from a sprained ankle and Clifford Hemmingson serves as guard at the defense plant.
We express gratitude for the kindnesses and thoughts shown at our golden wedding anniversary celebration. Your acts and sympathy are deeply appreciated and will be remembered. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Voaterman
Mrs. F. M. Sande and Mrs. Glen Shearmann hostesses welcomed the wives of faculty members this Thursday afternoon for a 1 00 oclock bridge luncheon at the Sande home. Christmas themed decorations adorned the tables and a contracted bridge session followed the meal. Invited guests include Mrs N E Dempney Mrs Warner Kirlin Mrs James Buster Mrs Al Waite Mrs Floyd Tate Mrs Edward Nielsen Mrs Ray mond Minkler Mrs S Laird Sw aggert Mrs Elmer Starr and Mrs TE Vander Ploeg.
Mrs Grace Sanborn was elected worthy matron of the Eastern Sun Wednesday evening at their regular meeting. Other officers named include Henry Mahlum as worth patron Lorene Greer associate matron G H Morse associate patron Eva Wilson conductress Gladys Hunt associate conductress Dorothy Keeler secretary Clare Wilson treasurer. A Christmas party followed with a decorated tree and a gift exchange aiding relief. Refreshments were arranged by a long list of members.
The Emmet County Conservation League meeting scheduled for Thursday evening is postponed to January 8 due to bad weather. The gathering will be held at Dolliver.
Adjutant General Charles H Grahl told Iowa’s 120 selective service boards to expect future calls to be substantially larger than before as the state prepares for possible increases in armed forces. He urged accelerated classification and reclassification of local boards personnel to meet growing manpower needs.
Estherville business people agreed on special hours for the Christmas period. From December 18 to 19 stores stay open until 9 PM except food stores and barber shops. December 20 normal hours. December 22 and 23 open until 9 PM including food stores and barbers. Christmas Eve December 24 closes at 6 PM. all offices banks wholesalers retailers and others closed Christmas and New Year. Drug stores close 1 PM to 5 PM. Clip this schedule for reference and do Christmas shopping now.
Kenneth McAndrew, RCAF pilot from Estherville, writes home from England about four round trips to Germany including Bremen and Berlin, and details a forced landing that injured his ankles after bailing out from 18 000 feet. He mentions base hospital care and a clipping about bombings dated November 11 and 13.
Mayor Fred Ehlers outlines a new parking ordinance in Estherville effective Saturdays 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with 165 minute stalls marked by red strips. nonred sides of the park excluded. The plan favors out of town residents and farmers by freeing spaces for them, while 15 minute stalls operate daily except Sundays and holidays for quick pickups and shopping.
Soil surveys were conducted on five Emmet County farms in Twelve Mile Lake Township as a step toward a Conservation demonstration project. Farms surveyed include Charles Jackson, Ralph Borchers, Lars Thomsen, Frank Christensen, and Edgar Bartels. Aerial photos map soil types, slope, and erosion. Soil type and erosion degree guide land use planning.
Local Red Cross chapter urges women in Emmet county to knit sweaters socks helmets and caps for the navy. Goods must be ready to ship by January 31 with six quotas already sent and a seventh installment completed this month. Knitters may contact Mrs Arthur Fossum Mrs Fred Ehlers or Mrs Ed Sorum. Red Cross room will be open Saturday.
Afternoon hours set between 2 and 6 for sewing and knitting now at near completion. The seventh quota lists 160 wool skirts 194 girls dresses 100 layettes 72 hospital bed shirts 226 knitted sweaters. Volunteers urged as faithful few cannot carry burden alone. Classes announced to teach knitting. urgent call to finish by Saturday afternoon in the Red Cross room.
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce pledged full cooperation to the President and the government during the current emergency, offering its services and support to aid national efforts. The announcement was made publicly as part of the chamber's response to the crisis.
Telegrams from the United States and Estherville Chambers of Commerce pledge full support to the President and the government during the present emergency. Albert W. Hawkes, president of the U S Chamber, will deliver the message. Chambers note cooperation with Defense Stamp committees to promote stamp sales.
The Estherville Packing company employees sponsor an annual benefit dance on Tuesday evening December 16 at Dunceland. Music by Al Heske and his musicians. Proceeds after expenses go to the Pan-Hellenic milk fund to buy milk for Es hervitiv school children.
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