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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1942

Page

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Stockdale Named Chairman for Emmet County Defense Drive

J. E. Stockdale is named chairman of the Emmet County defense savings staff to lead a 12 member team. The group will canvass the county to meet a $75,000 quota, about $6 per capita monthly, with payroll deductions and bank drafts as key purchase methods. Citizens urged to buy bonds and stamps now, including school stamp sales.

Emmet County Defense Savings J. E. Stockdale Defense Savings Emmet Mr. Stockdale F. J. Kennedy N. E. Demoney George Robb Fred Ehlers A. T. Bringle Claude Fausnaugh Deemer Lee L. P. Stillef Dolliver George Thompson N. J. Lee Defense Rheafim

Grotto Story to Be Filmed in Technicolor

West Bend will host a Technicolor film about Father Dobberstein’s famous Grotto south of the town. Rev P M Dobberstein, pastor of St Peter and Paul’s church, guides the tale of the shrine built from minerals and fossils attracting visitors. Over 170000 visited last summer and 1200000 since the first stone was laid.

Father Dobberstein West Bend Hollywood Towa Technicolor Mran P. M. Dobberstein St. Peter and Paul's

Retired on Pension From Rock Island Railway

John Panzer, a maintainer in the Rock Island railway signal department, has retired on pension under the federal retirement law. He served the road for 88 years in the old Dakota division, and prior to Estherville 15 years ago he worked at Sibley. W B Johnson succeeds him in the signal department.

John’Panzer Rock Island Railway Signal Department Panzer

Gifford dies in Des Moines at 78 after Spirit Lake life

P A Gifford, 78, longtime Milwaukee railroad conductor and former Spirit Lake resident, died Sunday at his son L M Gifford's Des Moines home after moving there three months ago. Survived by two brothers, two sisters, and four grandchildren. Funeral services held Tuesday at Dunn Funeral Home Des Moines with Glendale Cemetery burial.

P. A. Gifford Spirit Lake Milwaukee Railroad L. M. Gifford Des Moines Mr. Gifford F. M.gifford Henry Gifford Hopewell Kans Emma Anderson Chicago Lila Blair Chehalis Wash Dunn Funeral Home Glendale

Two Deaths At Ringsted

Mrs. Nels Jacobsen aged 69 died suddenly in her Ringsted home likely from a night stroke after a day of work. She leaves a husband seven children. funeral at St. John's Lutheran Ringsted. Also noted are A J Flindt obituary, surviving children, and local social notes including a visit by Billie Deming aviation cadet and a minor Jap sighting in Estherville.

Nels Jacobsen Agg Rean Ernest Lawrence of Fink Harvey Rhode Aland Mer Aatightere Californias Mra hPeyer Hanson Ringsted Lillian St. John's ‘Lutheran Church A. J. Flindt Flindt Jens Graettinger Nels Ole Rovn P. A. Peterson Jens EE. Jensen Andrew Pedersen George Myers N. K. Nelsen Wallingford Billie Deming USNAS Corpus Christi Texas Glen Groth Estherville Carl Groth Glen St. Olaf's College Young Deming Deming Stearman Plantae Ead Derstnihes Wektabis Navy W.R. Japs

Festival Concert links four towns bands in Estherville program

A Wednesday afternoon festival in Roosevelt auditorium features Emmetsburg Algona Spencer and Estherville bands with a combined band selected from each group directed by Harry Mahan of Spirit Lake. The program includes solos, duets, quartets and ensembles from Mozart to Boccherini, ending with a 60 piece select band performing Dvorak and other works. The evening program starts at 7:30 p.m. with multiple bands and finishes with five pieces and the Star Spangled Banner. admission is free for the afternoon event.

Emmetsburg Algona Spencer Estherville Roosevelt Auditorium Estherville High School Harry Mahanah Spirit Lake Castila Holmes Weber David Korn Lowell Wizdahl Masgani Gabrielsky Algona Because Chardelot Joyce Adams Boccarini Lorraine Thorndyke Ipethervarie Aettertecerent Miller Castillia Everett Keith Don Giovanni-Bozart Audrey Sorenson Berryman Aubrey Cresap Endreson Dottie Kuchynka Mozart Norman Bill Kohl Offenbach Miller Virginia King Darkwood Bendett Dick Woodward del Staigers Rosalie Swanson Severn Dick Dale Badine Gabriele Marie Leizden the Mall Goldman Universal Judgment DeNardis Tschackowsky Haldingungsmarsch Grieg Saint Mary Yoder Mystic Land of Egypt Ketelboy Amparta Rocco Texider Minkler

George Griffee of Superior Enlists in Coast Guard

George Albert Griffee 32 of Superior enlisted in the United States Coast Guard after taking the oath in Omaha Nebraska following a physical in Des Moines. He entered as an apprentice seaman and was sent to a coast training center to learn seamanship. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ray Griffee of Superior.

George Albert Griffee Superior United States Coast Guard Griffe Omaha Nebr Des Moines Ray Griffee

Emmet County Enlisted Men Named In U S Forces

The Vindicator and Republican publish the list of Emmet County draftees and enlisted personnel. Names show hometown codes such as E Estherville D Dolliver G Gruver and more, with branches including army navy marines coast guard and air corps.

Emmet County U.S Vindicator and Republican E—Estherville D—Dolliver G— Gruver A—Armstrong R—Ringsted H—Huntington Graet Graettinger W—Wallingford Anderson, Albin John Coast Guard Mixaelsen John Andrew Army Moore Lawrence Herbert Jarmy Munson Homer Ceylon Air Cps Res Mauss Charles Arthur Army Myers Donald C Navy McNalley Lawrence Eugene Jarmy McKenna Herbert James Navy

Poor Relief Costs Hit 33000.58 In County Report

Emmet County releases a detailed examination of the county Poor Fund showing total expenditures of 330,000.58. Major item is hospital and medical care with other large costs including widow’s pensions and soldier’s relief. Smaller amounts cover shelter, clothing, food, and administrative items.

Wy Schildkneche Emmet County

Spanish American veterans dinner in Algona invites Northern Iowa posts

Veterans of Foreign Wars hosts welcome Spanish American War veterans from Kossuth Emmetsburg Palo Alto Hancock Winnebago and surrounding counties for a February 18 dinner at Arto's Grill Algona. Attendees include district officers and Emmet County guests Chas Willey W P B Helinsky Fred Story Chas Zarre and L P Stillman.

Iowa Arto's Grill Algona Bannet Palo Alto Kossuth Wianboldt Winneharsa Hancock Emmetsburg M. C. & Speeht H. C. Armstrong Britt Tos Montgomery Alana Vefw Nes Schiaonn Fred Phun Qo Burt Emmet County Chas Willey W. P B. Helinsky Fred Story Chas Zarre L. P. Stillman Dolliver

Lake Boat Works Damaged by Blaze in Okoboji

Fire at Okoboji Boat Works near Arp brothers shop damaged the ceiling and much of the roof. The blaze drew Okoboji and Arnolds Park fire crews, and Gipner, manager of the cannery, left to deliver his wife at Colenan hospital where she gave birth to a baby girl. Mrs Gipner is a niece of Enmet Amdahl of Stheville.

Okoboji Boat Works Arp Brothers Boat House Arnolds Park Okoboji Gipner Canrery Colenan Hospital Lriday Enmet Amdahl Stherville

Suit for 10000 settled after jury drawn

District court suit to recover 10000 damages filed last October 1 by John Heidecker for the estate of Minnie Heidecker over an August four mile north of Graver intersection crash was settled out of court Tuesday after a jury had been drawn. Clarence Schroeder was defendant. W S Johnston was plaintiff's attorney.

G. W. Stillman Igom Clarence Schroeder Schroeder John Heidecker Wallinefora Minnie Heidecker Graver W. S. Johnston Foe J. Kennedy Vlr

War Emergency Conference to Be Held in Des Moines

Miss Marie Sorum county superintendent and other Iowa officials travel to Des Moines for a war emergency conference of school superintendents and teachers on February 14. The meeting will address school roles in national defense with speeches from education leaders and military representatives, with Governor George Wilson attending.

Marie Sorum Demoney Estherville Des Moines Iowa Board of Education Jessie Parker Army Navy George Wilson Statehouse

Hartman Dies After Illness at 65 in Dolliver

Frank Hartman 65 of Dolliver died Saturday at Coleman hospital after an extended illness. Survived by wife Verna, two daughters Marian and Verlin, and three sons Frank Jr., Glenn, and Claude. Funeral 2:00 PM Wednesday at Mahlum and Anderson Chapel officiated by Rev. Robert Sterling. burial in Dolliver cemetery.

Frank Hartman Dolliver Coleman Hospital Tartan Mr. Hartman VeFiin Marian Hartman Frank Hartman, Jr US Acy Glenn Dolliveraed Glenn Hartman Claude Hartman Sioux City Mahlum and Anderson Chapel Robert Sterling V.R

Hospital Notes From Coleman and Surrounding Areas

Hospital notes record M Maunden admitted with a wrist injury from an ice fall at Coleman hospital. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Gunder Tjelstad. Virginia Legte, Doris Peterson Graettinger, and Rob Waldron and Rob McKay appear in notes with major surgeries or business trips. Major Albert A Svoboda promoted to Lt Col, stationed in New Jersey commanding battalion with ties to Jackson Austin Owatonna. Mrs Lehman Rovn returns from Webster SD after her mother’s illness. Fort Dodge parents to Roxie Jean, their first child. A stray note mentions boiled frosting and a quip about tyranny and civilization.

Estherville California Central Avenue Joe Amdahl Ronald Walker West Bend Kenneth.Gipner Coleman Hospital Ringsted Park View Clinic W.R Albert A. Svoboda Jackson Fle New Jersey Albert Lea Austi Owatonna Camp Claiborne Vla Lehman Rovn Webster So. Dak V.K Eugene Petcoff Fort Dodge Roxie Jean

Grover District Girls Basketball Opens This Weekend

Grover named one of 16 district sites for girls tournament amid sectional wins last weekend. Arm strong beat Armstrong 66 to 34 to claim sectional title, Seneca advances, and 128 teams nationwide move toward district play with first round pairings listed for Armstrong Whittemore Bode Seneca Center Township Leland Crystal Lake Doltiver.

Center Township Dolliver Emmet Superior Grover Armstrong Seneca Ledyard Wesley Whittemore Bode Seneca Center Township Leland Crystal Lake Doltiver Verte Sateen Pecan Eae Ee

DISPLAY PICTURES OF VETERANS AND MEN IN SERVICE

In Wilders Variety Store windows several father son pairs are shown with pictures of boys in service alongside World War I veterans. Mr Wilder spent much time obtaining the collection and the public shows strong interest in the display.

Wilders Wilder V.R

Four Way Race Nomination Papers Filed in Estherville District

Monday filings name Mrs. L J Niphers for Estherville Independent School district director in the March 9 election. Two directors will be chosen. Others are Lenny Broms, L F Palmer, and Bert Kint seeking reelection. MekKay not seeking another term. Kint and MekKay terms expire this year. Nipher served as Estherville justice of the peace and farms south of town.

L. J. Niphers Estherville Independent School District Lenny Broms L. FE. Palmer Aml Bert Kint Ralph MekKay Kint MekKay Nipher Estherville VLR

Local Markets Report From Leavy Springs Hogs and Cream Prices

Local markets listing weights and prices for poultry Leghorn and heavy hens cocks stags capons and chicks. Grain prices show oats flax barley soybeans and new yellow corn with per bushel and per hundredweight figures. Hogs section references packers and butchers without additional context.

Leghorn Cox Wwe Hennery Vanessa Per Bt, Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stockdale Mrs. Nels Jacobsen ST. Olaf's Choir Spencer, Algona George Griffee OF Allen, Laverne Curtis Marine Anvick Lester Roy Mar Ine Andrews Richard Charles Anderson Geo. Emmet—Grant Rex Minton Army Aanonson, Eldon J.—W Ine Bush Lester Clay Brooks Francis E.A Nat Beckman Stanley Ewald My Brandt Edward George Bixby Orin Mills Bringle Raymond Arthur—E Boone Ralph Eugene Burt Edwin Roy—E Burkard Clarence Walter Burkhart, Lester George—E Cornell Dale Denver Robert Artel Crim Charles Harold Army Collins Gaylord R Havy Camden John Elmer Dale Wayne Wilbur Davis Dale Russel William Nichols Dybdahl Gerald Mervin George G Dean Elbert Lewis Dill Richard L Edwards Marvin LE Farris Harold Edward Gerber Leo, C.—G Navy Groth Paul Hamilton Marines George Lloyd—R Gates John Williams Army Henderson Richard Gordon E Navy of Hubbard Kenneth Edward Army Goes On Hageman Charles Henry Army Ag Hoyt Kenneth Marine Handsness Theodore T My Harmon Gerald Ora Irwin Robert Bigelow Johnson Perry Bruce Judd Homer Gregory Harvey Clear Lake Robert Elmer My Jensen, Ralph Harding Army Johnson Geo Jorgensen Stanley Thosger O'Niel Win Jennings—E Army Peterson Awrence Albert—R Army Petticord Harold Ray Navy Peterson Gordon Gail—E Peterson Melvin Porter Harold C.—R Army Paris Charles Bernard—A Schudknecht Harold Edward— Ee Army Swartz Donald Miles Soper James Byfield E. Marine Svensen Harold Martin E. Ar Sconberg Dawes Hagen Schmit John Lee A. Navy Sheltron Donald Allen E. Navy Sorensen Earl LeRoy My Thietje Robert Henry EFE Coast Guard Torrence Samuel Daniel Navy Thompson Mervin Morris Army Voetmann Arthue Graett Army Wood Joseph Donald Wogen Stanley Edsil—E Army Watland Lloyd Allen Army Warrington Francis Robert—I Orris F.—E Army Wiebold Howard Lawrence—I Army Wratten Francis Wayne Navy Wellis Harley Redman Lake Boat Works White Shrine Guy Noel Allen Singmaster Lena Sandren Campionamy Totes Gardston South Ninth Street F. Hartman Bob Waldron Rob McKay Achursday Gruver Emmet ‘Townsisy Center Superior Township
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