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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1940
Page
2
Adelaide Nichols Editor W E Deming Advertising Mgr Entered at the Post Office Estherville Emmet County Iowa as Second Class Matter Subscription rates within zones One and Two One year two dollars All other zones One year two fifty
A jumble of war era slang with meanings from doughboys terms to slang like dumbjohn and brass hats, followed by a Floridian pair on daily walks and winter outfits. It includes famous quotes from Hitler Roosevelt Churchill Chamberlain Petain and Pope Pius XII, reflecting 1940s sentiment.
Queen Wilhelmina declares that the Netherlands will one day, with divine aid, regain its entire European territory. The wartime statement frames a pledge of restoration and national resilience.
Estherville visitors to Canada received Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald inserts mailed to US tourists by the Fort Frances Junior Chamber of Commerce. The piece notes a civic vote limiting mayoral terms to one year, with 220 for and 307 against, while utilities to the hospital were approved. Voter turnout was 527 of 2,500. The issue also highlights Canada’s war effort and a request for free Christmas home leaves for soldiers.
A week of severe cold preceded a holiday wedding spree in Estherville area. Sophia Schaper wed Clarence C. Bruner at the bride’s home with Rev. Voorhies officiating. Anna Peterson and Lars Erickson tied vows in Swea City. Ethel Brown and Leslie Sheldon wed at the Taylor home. Pearl Shauer and George Gettman married at the Baptist church. Neva Nichtern and Floyd Tresler united at the Christian parsonage. Blanche Kirchner and Warren Hyer wed at the Methodist parsonage. The Ridleys plan California winter, Morse family to stay briefly.
Helen Koupes of Good Housekeeping stresses making a single room gem like a studio plan with careful color choices, furniture placement, and adaptive use of walls. The article notes warm creams, browns, and floral chintz with day bed, kitchenette, and flexible storage, plus decor tips for small apartments.
The 1911 year begins with a blizzard and cold snap. Ten below zero and six inches of snow greet Monday. J. E. Jenkins moves to an Indian agency in Utah after resigning from the Oklahoma newspaper. New Year guests include Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crowell at Fort Dodge. L. E. Berg hosts visits from Oscars and Steve Berg of Grafton. The board of supervisors meets to organize the year naming O. O. Ressell as chairman. Clerk Heffelfinger reports 105 marriage licenses issued in 1910. Carl Egbert and Wesley Meyers are promoted to engineers on the Rock Island. House changes open with R. J. Ridley retiring and Charles Root succeeding as auditor.
A health guidance list from Dr. James A Tobey CVT urges balanced living. It covers annual medical and dental exams, eye care, daily exercise and rest, nutritious diet, hygiene, vaccination, safety, and integrity. The piece emphasizes moderation, prevention, and serving others as keys to well being.
The piece discusses clashes between Brenda Scott and her parents over late outings and independence. It argues youths seek freedom while parents aim to protect, urging parents to model understanding, tailor supervision, and support supervised activities like community dances. It notes the need for planned recreation and mentions Connie Lynn and the Larson family visiting relatives during Christmas.
County residents report travel and relatives visiting acts of hospitality. Mr and Mrs Green and Daniel Anderson left for California for several weeks. The Lee family hosted relatives. Mr and Mrs M H Natterstad spent a day with relatives at Wallingford. Mr and Mrs W D O'Brien entertained Minnesota visitors Saturday. Mr and Mrs Donovan Koenecke spent an evening with friends at Estherville. V R.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Pringle were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Pete Dyer in Ringsted. Andrew Olson of Comfrey Minnesota spent a few days with his mother Mrs Andrew Olson and visited relatives. Mr and Mrs Peterson Mrs Jake Berven Allen and Chris Skarrup called at the home of Mr and Mrs Jens Simonson in Swea City. Mr and Mrs Paul Glassnapp left for Rochester Minnesota. Thomas Olson and Mr and Mrs Clyde Miller attended a Caterpillar tractor school in Mason City.
J A Suss, 83, a Graettinger resident and Palo Alto county farmer, died suddenly at 1:40 p m Christmas day at his home. He served on the Palo Alto county board of supervisors for a decade and left four sons George of Moline Illinois Oscar of Ruthven and T J and Albert of Graettinger and two daughters Mrs Alfred Show of Bell California and Clara Suss at home. Mrs Suss preceded him in death about 40 years ago. T J Suss a World War veteran had recently been in the Veterans hospital in Des Moines.
A U.S. Department of Commerce bulletin shows Estherville 판매 across 131 stores totaling 3 681 000 dollars with an average per store of 27 335. Payroll totals 228 000 dollars, average salary 753. The report notes a statewide trend toward 1029 levels, strong store growth over ten years, and a 50 percent sales rise in some lines. Estherville's figures align with this pattern as the census places Estherville population at 5 651 in 1940, Emmet county at 18 406, with 3 635 dwellings total and 3 549 occupied.
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