Mrs Kent Wins First Capital Prize in Campaign
The Vindicator and Republican wrap up a spirited campaign awarding prizes to winners judged by L. B. Thomas H. E. Woodling and H. D. Adams. The final tabulation shows votes for each contestant, with main prize winners celebrated and others receiving 20 percent commissions. Subscriptions surged across the Estherville trade area as the office closed after a bustling count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator
L. B. Thomas
H. E. Woodling
H. D. Adams
Republican
Estherville
Corn Loans Reach 285 500 Mark in County
A census of loans shows 437 corn loans totaling 285 500 dollars with 16 new filings adding 10 225 dollars. The five largest loans go to J H Peters 8 400 bushels 2780 dollars Dr G H West 7 825 bushels 3563 75 Olaf Helland and L B Nelson 7 450 bushels 3352 50 Frank Fewell 7 400 bushels 3300 Mrs Arthur Pitcher 6 200 bushels 2790.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Peters
G H. West
Olaf Helland
L. B. Nelson
Frank Fewell
Arthur Pitcher
Third Weeks' Pay to CWA Workers in Emmet County
The CWA payroll of 4202.70 was distributed in Emmet County with payments to men women and women’s project workers. Art Bringle states most recipients have received their money. the payroll covers truck usage and includes two library workers, a visiting housekeeper, and a stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Art Bringle
Emmet
Brary
Campaign election judges certify final vote results in 1933
Dec 1933 statement from the supervising committee lists Mrs Eileen Kent and others as winners in the Vindicator and Republican campaign. It notes a final count of ballots, affirms fair conduct, and credits the involved candidates with the quoted vote totals and declared positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svewenve Evessewe
Marcella Keife
Ben
Harry Hle, VY
Young Woman Lodged in City Jail After Night Scene
A woman in her late twenties visited the police station seeking shelter. Officer on duty directed her to Chief Lilley due to limited female accommodation. She later returned, took a bed, rolled up blankets, slept, then left at daybreak before questions. She wore high top boots, a wool shirt, and a heavy coat.
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Danielson
Lilley
Christmas Seals Surpass $400 With Sales Totals
Reports from Christmas seal drives list numerous contributors and amounts led by Armstrong with 47.61 and Milicent Eppelsheimer 2.00. Totals show 391.69 from seals sold in Emmt county plus 7.23 from bangles sold December 16, chaired by Miss Gertrude Mohr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier
Wallinggord
Emmet Consolidated
Armstrong
Jack Creek
Agnes Goecke
Edith Austin
Iowa Lake
Marre Town Lake
Luella Shawton- Saxton
High Lake
Swan Lake
Leva Walde
Local Car Stolen Wednesday Evening
A 1933 Chevrolet coach owned by Leonard Carlson was stolen from their driveway Wednesday evening. The Carlson couple were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Max Lynn when the vehicle disappeared. No trace has been found. the license number is 32 2728.
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Sheriffs's Office
Leonard Carlson
Scraping and Painting Floors at Ringsted School
Emmet county approves a new CWA project in Ringsted to scrape and paint schoolhouse floors. George Kelly reports 14 approved county projects. Ringsted project funded by 599 dollars CWA and 120 dollars local, total 719. Six men on the job for four weeks. women to be paid 30 cents per hour for cleaning tasks. Des Moines CWA says county mn quota remains unchanged. Also approved two school nurse projects under a supervisor with nurses already examining students. R Mrs. A E Johnston hospitalized in Coleman after Sunday treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
George Kelly
CWA
Ringsted
Des Moines
Temporary Emmet county Corn Hog committee named
The state committee approved a county group to promote corn hog contracts. Nels G Christiansen chairs with nine township reps including John Verbrugge and F A Hildreth. County agent M A Balkema acts as Secretary. Each member selects four assistants to explain and collect contracts starting the first week of January as directed by the State Corn Hog Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy" Ravey Meek
Farm Bureau
Emmet County
Nels G. Christiansen
Chr
Denmark
John Verbrugge
Iowa Lake
F. A. Hildreth
12 Mile Lake
Frank Smith
Ellsworth
Chris Jesperson
Swan Lake
John Daring
Estherville
Max Soeth
High Lake
Miller
Lincoln
Horswell
Armstrong Grove
A. F. Klein
Emmet
A. B. Rosenberger
Joe Oakes, Jr
Jack Creek
M. A. Balkema
Armstrong Declamatory Contest Yields Local Winners
On Tuesday evening December 19 the final home declamatory contest was held with 12 entrants. Winners by class included Oratorical Lenora Yackle Jesse Burkhead James Knipe Elvin Crandall Dramatic Norma Atwood Nellie Guerdet Gladys Anvick Florence Blakefield Humorous Irene Felkey Letha D Bates Dorothy Bunday Mary Guerdet.
Don McGiffen Block Destroyed by Fire in Fairfield Iowa
A fire Tuesday night completely destroyed Don McGiffen’s business block in Fairfield housing the J C Penny Co. store. McGiffen estimates losses at 25000 with 20000 insured. Penny stock valued at 35000. McGiffen owns the majority stock in the Daily News of Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McGiffin
Fairfield
Iowa
J. C. Penny Co
McGiffin
Don MccGiffin
Daily News
Estherville
Store Hours New Year Day Openings
On Monday January 1 all ready to wear dry goods shoe men s clothing and furniture stores will be closed all day Food and meat stores will be open from 8 to 10 and drug stores will be open from 12 to 5 pm
Prominent Armstrong Residents Die Including Mrs Helgason
Obituary notes Mrs Edward Helgason dies in Estherville after illness spanning a week, widow of former representative E. Helgason. Mary Jensen Helgason, born near Seneca in 1873, dies at 60. five children and three grandchildren survive. funeral in Armstrong Lutheran church. R. O. Mitchell of Minneapolis, former Armstrong resident, dies after a stroke. funeral held in Minneapolis. survived by daughter Mrs Pearl Miller and a grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jensen
Seneca
Edward O. Helgason
Lloyd Cecil
Ion
Marie
Olivia Lorenzo
Marietta Pauline
Edna Viola
Armstrong
Ft. Dodge
Ringsted
Swra City
Brandsons
Lutheran Church
Armstrong Cemetery
Jennie Stan H
Mary Duff
Pearl Miller
Minneapolis
Minnesota man severely injured Christmas Day
Armstrong, December 27. Vestal Thackeray of Elmore Minnesota, formerly of the Armstrong vicinity, was seriously injured Christmas afternoon when struck by a car while talking to his brother in law on the pavement east of Swen City. He was visiting his brother in law, a Swen City road patrolman, and after failing to start his car, was struck while attempting to hail a passing vehicle. The car did not stop, throwing him onto the machine, breaking both legs and causing internal injuries. Dr. West transported him to the Estherville hospital.
Waiting Approval of Two Educational Projects
Supt Hilliard and county superintendent Marie Sorum report a preschool program pending state approval. If at least fifteen children aged 4 to 6 enroll, a class will run January 8 through February 15 in a Jackson school room with one teacher. Parents with eligible children should contact Supt Hilliard now. An assistant is also sought for the Junior College library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilliard
Marie Sorum
Oday
Agnes Samu
Lson
Supt. Hilliard
CCC Boys Home Visit In Milford Area
CCC boys from the Mil ford camp enjoyed home visits in Es therville last week. Names listed include Bob Torrens John Osmundson Kenneth Otto Kenneth Johnson Jas Olson and Chas Westbrook.
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CCC
Milford
Estherville
Bob Torrens
John Osmundson
Kenneth Otto
Kenneth Johnson
Jas. Olson
Chas
Westbrook
Bond release for two men on larceny from person charge
John Murphy and Martin Wold were bound over to the grand jury on larceny from the person and released on bonds of 300 dollars each. Murphy posted bail Wednesday December 20 and was released, while Wold’s bond was posted Sunday morning. Mrs. Carrie Rathman of Fergus Falls Minnesota visits this week with her parents Mr and Mrs L P Anderson and her brother Tate Anderson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murphy
Martin Wold
Grand Jury
Ben
Murphy
Wold
Carrie Rathman
Fergus Falls, Minn
L. P. Anderson
Tate Anderson
Plans Complete for Institute by Welfare Society
The Welfare Society sponsored Social Service Institute will be in the city hall auditorium Friday at 2 30 PM and 7 30 PM. Paul Segner from the University of Minnesota will lead, discussing leisure time growth and its link to social work for youths aged 16 to 25. He will review questionnaires, answer written questions, and offer a practical program to support activities for young people. The meetings are open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Welfare Society
Planne
Paul Segner
Ben
University of Minnesota
qAt
Segner
Popl
Salvers Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs I N Salvers mark their golden wedding on Christmas day with a noon family dinner and afternoon open house. The home was decorated in green and gold with gold mums and Frank Robinsons orchestra played. Guests from Minneapolis include Ray Perkins and daughter Lucille Geo Perkins and daughter June Clyde Salyers Paul Salyers from California Lewis Salyers Morris Salyers and Joe Chas Dahl. Children gave a chest of money a fruit cake an electric mixer and a Persian wall hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Salvers
Hove
Frank Robinson
Ray Perkins
Lucille
Geo, Perkins
June
Clyde Salyers
Minneapolis
Paul Salyers
California
Lewis Salyers
Morris Salyers
Ton Joe
Chas
Dahl
Hand Carved Walnut Displays at Schonberg Kilgore
For a week, Don Hanson has displayed hand carved black walnut pieces in Schonberg Kilgore's store window. The display features bracelets pendants watch tobs nut bowls stationary cabinet bookends coaster dishes fetter opener and a corner whatnot crafted by hand with inlays of ebony satinwood white holly armath and vermillion. pieces are described as beautiful and artistically finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hanson
Schonberg & Kilgore
One Issue Next Week for Vindicator and Republican
The Vindicator and Republican will publish only one issue in the first week of January, with the edition dated Thursday. This marks a reduced publishing schedule for the period.
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The
Vindicator
Republican
Little Women at Grand January 1 2 3
RKO Roadie Pictures presents a dramatic adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic with Katherine Hepburn as Jo and a star cast. The film follows the beloved sisters Meg Amy and Beth with Edna May Oliver Fritz Baer and John Davis Lodge in supporting roles. George Cukor directs a family friendly production praised as one of the finest pictures ever made.
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Rko-Roadie
Louisa M
March
Edna Mane Oliver
Fritz Baer
Paul Lukas
Laurie
Amy
Douglass Montgomery
Marmee
Spring Byington
New York Stage
Brook
M’g
John Davis Lodge
George Cukor
Estherville Boosters to Debut Against Rascal Quintet
Estherville merchants present their newly formed Estherville Boosters for the first time tonight. They host Rockwood's Rascal Quintet, a traveling pro unit that has won twenty of twenty-two. Tip time is 7 30 as Elks affair follows.
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Merchants of
Estherville
Estherville Boosters
Mets
Rockwood
Rascals
Formr College
University Aces
Elks
Boosters
Galaxy
Bud Bennett
Univ.eity
Iowa
Peterson
Greg Delm
Swea City Cardinal
Rogers
D's Moines University
King
Drake
Farguson
Hugg
Boovery
Estherian
van Dyke's House of David
Uhh
Burglars Enter Home of Mrs G A Lyons
Three youths reported to Sheriff Cliff Frederickson that a cellar window at Mrs. G A Lyons residence on North Seventh Street was pried open. Entry was gained through the cellar, but the basement door was left unlocked and nothing appears to be missing. Mrs Lyons is in Salt Lake City and officers will notify her of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Frederickson
G. A. Lyons
North Seventh Street
Salt Lake City
Utah
Christmas Snow Hits Northern Iowa With Heavy Blizzard
Northern Iowa awoke to a white Christmas as 7 inches of snow fell with 0.5 inch precipitation. Subfreezing temperatures lingered since mid December, the thermometer dropping to around 2 or below, and residents celebrated sleds and winter scenes amid a notably severe cold spell.
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Iowa
Wedding of Florence Swale to Joseph Gaspar in Bridgewater
Miss Florence Swale daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Swale wed Joseph Gaspar son of Mr and Mrs J A Gaspar of Bridgewater South Dakota in St Patrick Church at 9 30 am with Rev L J Savage officiating The double ring ceremony featured Lohengrin and Mendelssohn marches and the bride wore a white satin dress with pearls Their reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned a wedding trip to Nebraska and Water Town South Dakota They will reside in Bridgewater Also noted were social guests and a breakfast after the ceremony followed by the newlyweds departure for their honeymoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Swale
C. E. Swale
Joseph Gaspar
J. A Gaspar
Bridgewater
South Dakota
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
L. J. Savage
W. H. Dooley
Lohengrin
Mendelssohn
Ava Maria
Helen Gaspar
Jonathan
Clinton Swal
J. A. Caspar
Edward
Bernard
Leo
Mary
Delorise
Roach
Davis Oschetter
Bridgwater
Eugene Millslagls
Spirit Lake
E. E. Davis
Terris
Nebraska
Watertown
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1St Capital Prize
Julia Whorley
M. A. Dolan
Albert T. Reid
W. H. Warrington
Song
Dunnell
Jas. Willie
Eileen Kent
Roy Richards
Bobbie Logan
M. H. Schieceman
Howard Ailcox
Ed Carlson
Adve Wannton Millar
Wiman
E. John
Coleman Hospital
Don McGiffen
E. O. Helgason
R. Q O. Mitchell
Edward Helgason
Helgason
Minnesota
CCC Boys
Ver
Mrs. I. N. Salvers
Grand
Florence ‘Swale
J. Gaspar
Rko-Radio Pictures
Vina Wdelmar
Liberty Magazine
Ufe
Andy Devine
Lucien Littefield
Virginia Hammond
Gorge Meeker
Ann Shoemaker
Alfred Clausen
Harry and Albert Hanson
Grover
A. C. Shuttleworth
Claus Clausen
Leghorn
Ighorn
Stags & Cox
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