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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1941
Page
4
Fragments indicate relatives of local residents killed in a crash. Readable details are sparse but confirm a fatal incident involving local individuals with families awaiting fuller information. Further confirmation and official statements are pending.
A fragment notes an employee praised for affable manner and pleasing personality. It references constant visits and popularity, suggesting a favorable view of the worker within the workplace. No further concrete details or dates are provided in the readable text.
A fragmented report notes a Monday start at Iowa State with a county agriculture event run through Tuesday and Wednesday in Estherville. Participants include Evert Ellis and Romaine Borchers with others from Watt and Twelve Mile listed. Funds for trips came from the Low Trust Land Savings Bank of Estherville. Romaine Borchers and Evert Ellis won trips by selling pens valued at $100 and $60 respectively.
The community mourns the death of a long-time resident linked to the Presbyterian Church and Oak Hill Cemetery. Details about illness are sparse. his passing occurred Friday evening and was followed by funeral arrangements at the Presbyterian Church with Rev Claude Fananai. He and his wife had moved to Los Angeles last September. neighbors recall him as a civic, active member.
The Methodist Church schedule notes a postponed Friday prayer service and upcoming services. Morning worship at 11, Sunday school at 10, and a World Comrade meeting at 6:80. Holy communion is set for Wednesday and a New Year service for Thursday. Otis Lang, pastor.
A reflection on life stages from birth through old age and the new year. It urges leaving memories through service to humanity and planning for a lasting impact beyond the grave. The piece contemplates harvests of life and the need to build a better world for posterity.
Grace Episcopal parish holds Holy Communion on New Year's Day January 1 1942 at 10 30 AM. The service remembers all communicants and city citizens in the armed forces of the United States. The President of the United States has ...
Word reached Estherville on Wednesday of the death of MM Pierce aged 50, formerly an agent for a roadgrader company in Estherville. He had lived in Painesville, Minnesota, for several years and had been ill for some time. He died Monday December 22. Funeral services were held in Painesville on Wednesday. Surviving relatives are Mrs Pierce and two children. Pierce was a member of North Star lodge AF and AM of Estherville.
The Vindicator and Republican announces a one week vacation and schedule change. The paper will condense two issues into a single weekly edition this week. Editors apologize for the gap and wish readers a Happy New Year.
Urgent call from the Rector for worship on Sunday January 4 with Holy Communion at 8:00 A M. The Rev Donald F Hoviland, Priest in charge, asks attendees to offer prayers for all mankind at God’s Altar.
An Estherville Chamber of Commerce survey shows $279,800 spent since January 1, 1941 on new homes churches and business structures plus remodeling. Of this, $114,400 funded 28 new homes, $29,000 remodeled 27 homes, and $11,000 painted 80 houses. Total 1941- six year building outlay amounts to $1,902,075, with $106,600 for new business buildings and the Lutheran Church.
Mrs Pauline Merriott now Mrs Claude Kelly was feted Friday at a Spirit Lake shower hosted by Floyd Thomas with help from Mrs Vernon Frederickson. Guests presented Mr and Mrs Kelly with gifts and shared a luncheon after a "Do-ke-no" song. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Charles Jackson of Twelve Mile Lake Township announced the pending marriage of their daughter Miss Ruby Jackson to George Edward Root Jr of Middletown Ohio with the ceremony planned for December 31 at the Jackson home. Miss Jackson, educated in Emmet County and Iowa State College, will soon work in Middletown while Root is an Inland Container design engineer. The Jacksons hosted open houses Monday evening. Also mentioned are visits of Mr Herman Jensen and others to Phoenix for several weeks.
C. E. Person aged 75 well known Estherville real estate man was found dead in bed this afternoon by Mr and Mrs Arlando Lough who had taken him in after his wife died September 1. He had a history of heart trouble and his death is believed to result from prior attacks. Surviving are daughter Mrs Walter Snannan of Whittier California and two sons C. W. Person of Cherokee and F. E. Person of Minneapolis.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church for George G. Holmes, 82, who died Christmas morning. The Rev. F. W. Ortmeyer conducted the service. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. Holmes, born near Pittsfield, Illinois, married Emma Elsa Holmes in Ventura, California, in 1887. They lived on farms in Ludlow, Champagne, then County, and Estherville before moving to town sixteen years ago. Surviving are wife Emma, son Percy Holmes of Estherville, daughter Mrs. Mabel Reymore of Kennewick Washington, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a infant son who died in infancy. He was a longtime Methodist member and attended Sindar school and church services for over nine years.
John A. Hartford, president of the Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Company, backs government efforts to curb unwarranted food price rises. The six point pledge commits cooperation with agencies, narrows price spreads, aids farmers, maintains inventory prudently, and promotes fair prices during wartime without private conflict with public interest.
Two top northwest Iowa teams clash Friday night January 2 as Estherville Midgets face Clear Lake in a key district tilt. Midgets rely on Cec Woods and Jim Kennedy to spearhead the attack while Clear Lake brings back five veterans led by coach Julsison. A freshman matchup precedes the main game as Estherville enforces full-price admission with no complimentary tickets.
Northwest Iowa endures subzero cold Sunday night then climbs to near freezing. More than six inches of snow blankets the region with additional inches expected. travel hampered by slick roads while merchants pledge high wages and lowest margins in grocery history.
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