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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1942
Page
1
The notice lists publication data for the Vindicator and Republican Company of Eatherville Iowa. It names Adelaide Nichols as editor and states mailing details and subscription rates within zones. It notes second class matter status and a per-year rate of 2.50 dollars.
Kossuth County editors protest a flood of government propaganda sent via mail. They report low usage of releases, high waste costs, rising paper prices, and funding for propaganda while editors bear printing and distribution expenses. The piece critiques government deposters and urges restraint.
The article argues that although rayon and other transport modes exist, cars uniquely provide universal access. It notes 27 million U.S. private car owners use vehicles for necessity driving, with farmer ownership at 38 percent of passenger cars and an average car age of seven years. Rural and small town reliance on autos is high, with millions dependent for farm, work, and defense plant travel.
Defense plants in remote zones lack public transit, forcing millions of workers to rely on cars. Census show suburban growth outpacing cities since 1930, and Army data reveal vehicle totals rising from 29,876 to 153,000 with aims at 262,050. Majority of urban and rural residents depend on cars as no full substitute exists.
A Chicago lawyer born and raised in Michigan describes how his local hometown weekly keeps him connected to his roots. He praises the paper for preserving community unity, informing on world events, and sustaining rural Americana.
The piece notes February births of Lincoln and Washington as nonwar stories worthy of remembrance. It argues wartime resilience comforts children and nurtures pride in American heritage, urging trust in these leaders who fought for freedom. Mrs Leonard Carlson and her husband plan to relocate to Denver to visit relatives and sell their home.
Mrs Leonard Carlson was honored by a farewell luncheon and party at the home of Mrs Floyd Gustafson on Monday. Hostesses included Mesdames Gustafson Harry Bauman Robert Tims and Jack White. A gift was presented and bridge played with high prize won by Mrs Ellsworth and second by Mrs Mikleson of Jackson.
Miss Lois Baird daughter of Estherville residents wed Edward T Hynes of Mankato at St Peter and Paul's Church in a rust chiffon velvet gown with pearl accessories. Attendants included Martha Holerich Good Thunder and Dick Miles of Mankato. The bride, formerly a nurse at Immanuel hospital, and the groom, a radio serviceman, will live in Moline Illinois after a short wedding trip.
The Presbyterian Women's Council meets Friday at 1 15 PM for a luncheon hosted by the World Friendship Circle. Mrs Walter Wilson leads devotion and music. Miss Margaret Cian presents the stewardship play Hands That Give. Executive Board gathers at 12 30 PM.
The Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service will meet Friday afternoon in the church parlors with the theme We Are Not Divided Mrs George Kibbee will lead worship and Mrs O R Garner will give the lesson A trio of Mrs L E Stockdale Mrs Dewey Gronstal and Mrs 8 L Caldwell will present music Mrs Bilney will handle the social hour An executive meeting is scheduled for 1 30 P M
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion club rooms at 8 o clock Monday evening with Mrs. B. O. Oksner presiding.
Mrs M P Reid held a care party Tuesday evening at her home. Bridge was played at two tables with Mesdames Bernice Lee Maurice Saylers Louis Salyers Mervin Eike the Misses Ruby Hemmingson Lillian Sunde and Mrs Raymond Stoddard substituting for Marian McAffee. Ruby Hemmingson won high score and Lillian Sunde won low prize.
A birthday party was hosted at the G T Tostenson residence on Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. Tostenson’s birthday. Attendees included Mesdames Mervin Thompson Wallace Scully Merle Badgety Lena Bloom Harry Perkins and Car Smith and Misses Gloria Baregely Maxine Henely and the hostess.
Mrs Ella Jones Mrs N FE De money and Mrs Harry Simpson hostesses at the regular Past Matrons gathering this Thursday afternoon. After a 1 16 dessert luncheon a business meeting followed by a social hour.
The Dela Dek Club hosted a luncheon at Mrs William Sweet home to honor Mrs Joe Cerwick who is moving to Fort Woage soon. The clan presented a gift as tables dressed in Valentine decor. Members present included Frances Manthe Helen Sievers Louise Poe Fred Fr iers C Ziemer Joe Cerwick M Lundervald and W Sweer.
The Lincoln Child Study Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. E. C. Johnson's home with Mrs. Bert Ditsworth assisting. Miss Helen Hipple of Town State College Ames spoke by radio on Sex Education for the School Child. A discussion followed led by Mrs. Hugo Schulz. Hostesses served refreshments. Mesdames Alfred Burril Tue Schulz D.H. Diamond George Hunt Louis Smith M. A. Balke-
Dr. Raymond Post of Van Nuys enlists in the U S Navy Dental Corps. Mrs. Young boasts two letters weekly from her husband in Belfast. Mrs. Hemmingson spent the weekend in Rake and Winnebago with Hemmingson and Ruby. Dr. Lashbrook and wife returned from Rochester after his operation and he is fair. Mrs. Ellison and two sons visited her parents in Estherville and then returned to St Paul. Lottie Anderson visits from Dunell while Harold Anderson cares for a ill daughter in Waterloo. W J Durham to move to Clear Lake from Estherville. transfer to Mason City prompts sale of North Eighth Street home. Alvina Goecke went to Fargo Falls for Ray Goecke’s marriage and returned. Ruth Scherfenberger now in the Post apartment. Jensen family returning from south and west. Porter Henaman works in Fort Dodge. Keith Baker recovering after appendix operation. Rev H Wagner and wife visitors to Cerwick home then return home. Jay Cerwick leaves for Fort Dodge to join Mario-Rodenborn Co I. Mrs Cerwick stays with son Roger until settlement.
Estherville Lutheran Church announces next Sunday services at 11 A M with Sunday school at 10 A M and Luther League at 7 30 P M. Thursday midweek meeting at 7 45 P M seeks more singers. Junior choir practice Thursday 7 P M. Confirmation class Saturday 9 30 A M. Willing Workers meet Saturday afternoon at B C Walden home with Mrs Harold Stearns assisting. Lorcas meets Monday the 9th at HI M Knutson home guest Ellen Marie Knutson and Mrs Raymond Minkler. Special meetings under Hauge Inner Mission Federation Feb 16 to 22. Union States Line Lutheran congregational business meeting Monday evening February at 7 45 regarding call atonement changes. If stormy weather, meeting moved to Tuesday Feb 10 at 1 30 P M. Next services February 15 at 10 45 A M.
Regular service next Sunday morning at 10 45 Sunday school at 10 00 Holy communion on a week from Sunday February 15 announcement next Sunday morning after Service Young People meeting Thursday evening at 8 00 in the church basement Children’s instruction class Saturday afternoon at 2 00 in the church basement class room.
Sunday services across Christian Science churches will explore Spirit as the Lesson Sermon topic. The Golden Text is Ezekiel 36 29 about pouring out Spirit on Israel with quotes from the Bible and Science and Health. The Bible cites Galatians 6 16 18 urging walking in the Spirit and dependence on divine guidance.
Wallingford Lutheran Church announces morning worship at 10 30 A M Luther League at 8 P M Bible study and prayer meeting every Thursday at 8 Choir practice at 9 on the same evening Confirmands meet Saturday at 0 30 A M The Ladies Aid meets Wednesday February 11 at 2 30 P M in church parlors Hosts are ladies in the last third of the alphabet Choir practice Thursday night at 7 30 Camp Blandings selectees hear a linguist joke about Pig Latin.
A test with 12 cars under $1,000 shows fuel economy drops from 18–19 mpg at 20–40 mph to 12 mpg at 70 mph. Engine oil use also rises, sevenfold from 30 to 55 mph. A tire repair training school for enlisted men will run eight weeks at an Alton Ohio plant, admitting twenty soldiers per session.
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