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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1935
Page
2
G A Nichola and Adelaide Nichols are noted in the Vindicator Republican with Adelaide Nichols listed as associate editor and W E Deming as advertising manager.
The East Emmet consolidated school held an American Legion Auxiliary essay contest assembly with Rose Mary Lausen winning first prize for Spirit of the Pioneer, Glenn Logue second for Birth of the Constitution, and Helen Waldee third. Grace McClure served as judge and the program included songs, pledge readings, and dances led by Estherville participants.
North Star Lodge No. 447 prepares a special meeting called by Grand Master Burton Saxton for March 11 titled Every Mason in Lodge at the Same Hour. The program centers on the Three Great Lights of Masonry with ceremonies outlined by the Grand Lodge Service Committee. Burrell to appoint a committee to arrange details and notify members while Mrs. Everett Logue is in Birney hospital recovering.
In drouth stricken southern Iowa districts farmers filed requests for over 200000 bushels of seed oats from the government. Director R K Bliss of Iowa State College Extension service said applications continue through the federal supply, with late entries filled as long as stock lasts. Government oats, recleaned and tested for germination, cost 76 cents a bushel in February and 77 cents in March, under USDA purchase led by agronomist L C Burnett.
The farm sales list for the week includes Henry Gay on Monday Feb 25 Henry Zufall on Wednesday Feb 27 John Donahue on Thursday Feb 28 and John Paulson on Tuesday March 5. The Fashier and Burns auction team will cry all of these sales. Zufall is moving to a smaller farm east of Dolliver where the sale will be held with 7 horses 20 cattle 10 hogs and a full line of machinery. Donahue offers 7 horses 17 cattle a purebred Chester White sow machinery and household goods. Paulson is selling 7 horses 11 cattle 10 spotted Poland China sows farm machinery feed and chickens. Each sale will be clerked by local banks in Estherville Dunnell and Armstrong.
Emma DeWes 60 wife of W C DeWes editor of the Kossuth County Advance for 26 years died early Thursday at home after a year of poor health following an operation. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Algona. Survived by husband and five sons Duane Gordon Bob at home Donald Iowa City and Dr B F Dewel Evansom Ill.
Fire confined to the basement of the R. S. Clark residence on North Sixth street Friday evening was extinguished with minor property damage. Family members discovered the blaze around ten o'clock and quickly brought it under control. Mr. Clark carries insurance to cover the smoke loss.
Ninety five business and professional men attended the chamber of commerce pep meeting at Gardston hotel to share goals for the chamber. Dr. G G Griffith chaired as president, and about 30 speakers addressed the gathering. Later, the Okamanpado Chapter D A R held a George Washington birthday luncheon at Ralphs cafe followed by a meeting at Mrs. Alex Johnston's home with talks from Mrs. O E Smith and Mrs. Harry Narey of Spirit Lake.
Louis Keller, working with a gravel crew on the Ringsted road, was cut and scratched after being knocked down by a truck on Wednesday. He stepped onto the road as another truck approached, and the driver did not spot him in time to stop.
The Farm Credit Administration refinancing program allows thousands of farmers to stay on their farms. In February the Omaha land bank received 2,400 applications and closed about 12 billion dollars in loans, while a year earlier 7,015 applications produced 32 million dollars in loans for the Eighth district covering Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming. The Omaha bank holds roughly 220 million dollars in Iowa loans.
The Estherville Boosters beat the Chicago All Americans on the local floor Friday night. Matthews and Gerd en stood out for the visitors while the Boosters showed fast offense and tight defense throughout the game.
Patty Lou Casserly, 19 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Casserly, suffered a severe gash on her right cheek and under her nose after stumbling on a rug Sunday morning at the Frank Koch home. Six stitches were required, and she was taken to Coleman hospital where she is recovering. A. Fisher, son Tony, and housekeeper Miss Elizabeth Fark will visit Cedar Rapids for a few days starting Thursday.
Friends and neighbors gathered at the Waters home for a birthday surprise with bridge games. Priscilla Booth and Charles Booth won high scores, with consolation prizes to Mrs Richard Kephart and Lee Jones. A luncheon followed and gifts were given. Also noted is a bridge club gathering with two tables and luncheon. Singer Priscilla Booth attended, and Mrs Howard Reed hosted. Melvin Hauser underwent major surgery at Birney hospital last Friday.
Social gatherings include Mrs G H Morse and Mrs M E Wilson hosting a 6 30 dinner at Ralphs cafe for 18 friends followed by bridge at five tables at the Morse home tonight. Wednesday afternoon the McKinley School Study club meets at Mrs E M Munson home at 2 15 on Learning the Use of Money. Thursday afternoon the Grace Episcopal Ladies Guild meets at Mrs James Raineys home with Mrs A F Witte assisting. business at 3. Bethel Shrine to hold district meeting with delegates from Estherville Spirit Lake Storm Lake Denison Ida Grove and Sioux City. Mrs Owen Morton district instructor outlines ritual work. dinner at Masonic hall at 6 30 followed by a special meeting.
Committees for the memorial service evening include Mrs. Harry Simpson Mrs. Wm Kerr Sr Mrs Chas Lewin and Mrs Irving Ellerston for dinner and Mrs Wm McArdle Mrs Guy Noel and Mrs W G Gordon for decorations, indicating organized support roles.
Personal Miss Margaret Maniece was taken to the Birney hospital last Friday for treatment and is reported better today. Art Kressin of Burt has been taking treatments at the Birney hospital for blood poisoning in his hand. Miss Winsome Valentine of Sanborn is at the Birney hospital for treatment and is reported as better. W A Heidke who has been in the Birney hospital the past week is reported as more comfortable today. Mrs Elmer Schmidt and son Jimmy Dick of Spirit Lake arrived here Monday morning for a few days visit at the John Hemmingson home. Mr and Mrs C F McWilliams of Trenton Moa left last night for their home after a weekend visit at the Ed Broms and John Greig homes. Mr and Mrs Mec Williams are former residents of this city.
Now is the time to repair that bar for spring, with replacement parts at Gambles. Spindle bolt sets cost 68c to 1.08, connecting rods 43c to 69c, mufflers 1.08 and up, valves, brake shoes for Ford A, 24c exchange, Ford T generators 2.69 exchange, and 39 plate batteries 2.79 exchange.
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