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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
5
Publication notice shows Adelaide Nichole as editor and W E Deming in advertising. It records second class mail matter at Exth erville post office Emmet County Iowa and lists subscription rates within zones One and Two at 2.00 for one year in all other zones.
A Sherwood Anderson essay champions small town weeklies. It argues the editor shapes local life with vivid, personal reporting, focusing on ordinary people, personals, and community color, while avoiding sensational big city news.
Grundy Center Register quotes a columnist arguing public aversion to war, suggesting nine of ten oppose it now and a year of buildup could deter dictators. Military editor cites British and German statements claiming both nations are in a bad way.
A crowded social orbit surrounds Estherville and nearby towns with showers hon oring Mr and Mrs Roy Gunderson and Lyle Show, birthday gatherings for Mrs Hannah Wade and Mrs Josephine Clump, weddings and church events. Visitors trace routes from Des Moines to Sioux Rapids while locals share meals, aid bazaars, and club meetings.
A Sunday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Reuland included Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Reuland Mr. and Mrs. Geo Reuland and family and Mr. and Mrs. M O Reuland with Lucile. A birthday party for Mrs Lewin was hosted at the Charlie Lewis residence with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hash Mr. and Mrs. Glen Slingerland Mr. and Mrs. Otto Reuland and Lucille. A 500 game was played and lunch served. Mrs Clyde Christ and Mrs Randall Wicks from Spencer visited in the Chas Christ and Malvin Petersen home in Estherville last Monday.
In honor of Mr and Mrs Dan Miller whose marriage occurred Saturday at Sibley relatives gathered for a wedding supper Sunday evening at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Will Hildreth. Mrs Hildreth hosted the event and hosting family attended this celebration.
Mrs Gordon Polliver and Judy Persons of Fairmont Minnesota spent days at the A R Eckhart home. Bruce Eckhart family and others from Swea City visited. Mr and Mrs S Guddall of Thor and Mrs Joe Heggen of Helena Montana visited Mr and Mrs Wm Stow. Fox hunting drew Estherville sportsmen, including James Stillman and James Smith.
The article discusses tuberculosis as a major foe of youth and the 1940 Christmas Seals campaign run by Dr. James A. Tobey. It emphasizes prevention through nutrition, rest, fresh air, and sunshine, and lists protective foods including milk, bread, eggs, fruit, vegetables, and meat as foundations of a healthy diet for children and adults.
Mr and Mrs Vern Robinson recently married were charivalled at their home last Friday after basketball games with over a hundred guests. Gifts included candy and cigars while the high school gave a kitchen table and chairs. Athletic director Mr Robinson, Duane Anderson and Jack Benjamin report trapping success this winter with a fox caught last Saturday. Frances Stech home economics teacher returns to duty after a fall injuring her arm. Oyster supper hosts at W L Whalen home included O P Stow James JH Smith Keith Paul and M L Owens. Community church ladies aid to meet December 12 hosted by Mrs Owens Mrs Tins and Mrs Stillman with a 25c supper.
A pioneer's note urges choosing tight joint window frames in new homes to stop air leaks and dust infiltration. It states frames remain permanent, save heat, and cost about 80 to 50 cents more per opening, quickly paying for itself through comfort and energy efficiency.
Des Moines officials announce a winter bot eradication campaign to conserve Iowa's horse population. The program, led by the American Foundation for Animal Health and veterinarians, will treat entire districts in cooperation with local vets to prevent stomach perforation and colic from bot fly larvae.
A 1941 Iowa bill would replace 99 county jails with a state prison farm for short term offenders. Dr. Fred E Haynes of the University of Iowa criminology dept endorses the plan, citing cost savings and better staffing. A site near Des Moines known as Clive Farm was purchased in 1919 but never authorized. Indiana and Illinois already operate such farms. Also noted: a $6,000 suit in Spencer over a firecracker incident involving William Cross of Royal and Calvin Jasperson. Weather and agricultural notes follow.
Glen Boughey of near Milford lost a herd of 72 Hereford cattle during the Armistice Day blizzard. They disappeared south and east with the storm and have not been found. County officials are aiding the search, with inquiries throughout Meadow township in Clay County, as cattle from other farms have been found up to 12 to 14 miles away.
Dr. R. H. Porter of Iowa State College Seed Laboratory warns Towa farmers to test seed for germination before planting next spring. Harvested oats barley wheat flax and clover under adverse conditions show low germination with flax and oats as low as 20 percent. Farmers can submit samples via county agents or direct to Ames for 30 cents per sample, 50 cents if unclean. the lab also conducts purity tests for weeds.
The American Boy announces lower prices for its enlarged magazine. Single copies are 10c and yearly subscriptions are 3.00 for one year or 2.00 for three years. The editorial policy will include new fiction characters and expanded non fiction sections while continuing favorite heroes. Subscriptions may be sent with remittance to The American Boy Detroit Michigan. adv-tf
J N Darling cartoonist declares at a statewide conservation meeting opposition to replacing the present Town conservation commission with a three member full time politically appointed board. He criticizes the paid commission plan as producing incompetent technicians and brands the Kraschel administration’s emergency conservation committee as wasteful. He notes the current Iowa conservation commission has seven members meeting infrequently.
A brief holiday poem describing a still starry night in Bethlehem. Mary rests in a rough stable where a crib of straw sits among nodding cattle, and the Son of God is born in quiet Bethlehem.
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