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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1942
Page
1
The editorial argues discontinuing the WEA recreational project in Estherville reflects a national trend and favors reducing federal waste. It warns of high local taxes, urges cutting pork from city government, and calls for prudent budgeting at county and municipal levels while praising active civic duty and national defense funding clarity.
The Chamber of Commerce relays a National Resources Committee appeal urging industrial, business, and home coal users to maintain large stocks at all times. It warns that despite ample US coal, deliveries may lag if transport or mining labor is disrupted by war. Consumers should buy now and stockpile for this and next winter.
The piece urges Astheryide voters to choose from four candidates for two school board seats in the March 9 election. It stresses fiscal responsibility, educational qualifications, and harmonious governance, urging residents not to stay home and later complain about the result.
Training hauls under Miss Nora Workman with Ames Oy Vueslav Aleworth and Em met at the Ladies Aid hall in Hiumtineton at 7 a.m. Meetings occur Wednesday at Jack Creek and Denmark's home of Mrs Harry Bablcieck. Twelve Mile Late and other Motherville groups convene at M.A. Bale kema home Thursday. Friday Swan Lake meets with Mrs A Salmonson. Jade enjoyed a evening at the I.O.F. hall Tuesday. Bunee yielded high score to J J Buckley with refreshments by Roy Bassett Frank Ellwanger and Pearl Ellwanger at closing.
Mil ton Morning, an attorney and son of Mrs AVL H L Morting, and Miss Lorraine Coonan, clerk in Palo Alto County treasurer’s office, tied their nuptials in Des Moines. Morling now serves as private in the quartermaster’s division at Fort Frances, belonging to Emmetsburg’s pioneer families.
The Ever Willing Workers Club hosted a farewell at city hall for Mr and Mrs Bird Williams as they move to Winterset Iowa. The couple marked their forty ninth wedding anniversary and Mrs Williams birthday with gifts and a luncheon organized by a hospitality committee. A short program was led by Miss Hattie Griffith, with many neighbors listed as attendees and contributors.
Members met in Ringsted school gym to report on the State Assembly in Ames and to elect state officers. They debated labor shortage impacts on farms and the need to plan planting to prevent crop loss. Kenneth Schroeder and Latbur Handeland sponsored the recreational event. the group planned a Saturday night charivari for Mr and Mrs Melvin Elfis.
Mrs. Jessie Parker State Superintendent of Public Instruction warns the public about fake salesmen and saleswomen selling bogus flower plants and garden seeds. The notice urges vigilance and cautions against deceptive horticultural products.
Members of the Rebekah Lodge gathered for a social time event with refreshments and friendly conversations. The gathering featured camaraderie among attendees and a toast to community fellowship.
The Estherville Two Club met last Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Grover McCall. Mrs. Henry Snyder led the social hour and refreshments followed. Members present included Mrs. Jim Coon, Mrs. Arlando Lough, Mrs. Henry Snyder, Mrs. Sam Fritz, Mrs. James Wiley, Mrs. George Kibbee, Mrs. Ben Braband, and the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Bird Williams were honored at a farewell party at their home as they move from a farm near Huntington to a new farm near Winterset Iowa after years in Emmet County. Guests included neighbors and relatives. prizes were awarded in 500 for high score to Mrs John Miller and Joe Harland with consolation to Englebert Nepps.
The Bidenby Bridge Club met Thursday afternoon at the route of Mrs. Herman Wiese. A 1 30 dessert luncheon was served by the hostess. Members included Mrs. Jack Cramer Mrs. Wesley Dunham Mrs. Carl Mickelson Mrs. Harry A. Jones Mrs. D S Knudsen Mrs. William Henriksen Mrs. G E Fomhave Mrs. George Westretm Mrs Gail Morse Mrs Allen Sing waster and Mrs George Lyman.
A Monday evening gathering at the Mack Ellis home featured 600 and Chinese checkers. John Beck and Lou Starke won high scores. consolation prizes went to Mrs. Care Beck and John Lemack. The Ellises received a jailt. Refreshments followed with many local families in attendance.
Mrs Mack Ellis was hostess to an all day dinner meeting of the Ever Willing Workers Club last Thursday. Roll call cited an incident in Washington or Lincoln. Prizes were defense stamps for contests. gifts awarded to Mrs Bird Williams and Mrs Henry Nepps. trays painted by Mrs Hockings and Mrs Lemack. Next meeting at Mrs Will O'Brien’s with guest day plans and a new roll call joke.
Locals Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Kennedy Herb Drey Sam Woods Miss Clara Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Otis Woods Mr. Booth and Bill Swift attended the Estherville Storm Lake game Thursday night at Story Lake.
News from Arnolds Park reports the bank was robbed of several thousand dollars in liberty bonds and a smaller amount of postage stamps. No arrests have been made, but evidence points to local involvement. The event is part of a roundup of day’s incidents across the area.
Renovation plans announced for the Armory Theater with interiors to be refreshed and Cox Bros leasing it for an indefinite period to offer better entertainment. Nearby Estherville farmers sign contracts to plant 506 acres of sugar beets with hopes for a local factory within a year or two. Loren White reports from Spirit Lake about a completed inlet dam. Attorney Coon transfers deed and mortgage reporting duties to L. C. Doolittle and his father. A baby boy arrives to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cox on February 15. Washington's Birthday February 22 is a legal holiday with limited post office hours. Special reels at the Lyric include Delhi Durbar and others. Arm strong shooting result favors Estherville Gun Club in a clay pigeon contest. Miss Florence Shildknecht visits home from Simpson College. The proverb notes that the one who makes the most noise often progresses least.
In wartime homemaking spirit, English women share tips to craft tasty meals from scarce rations. A Washington’s Birthday cherry dessert offers cheer through a light fluffy cake with cherries and nuts, adaptable to low sugar using corn syrup, with a cherry sauce for serving.
Emmet County FSA officials led a Feb 5 pledge for all out participation in the Food for Freedom drive. The plan includes increased gardens and canning, group meetings beginning Feb 9 to set farm crop goals, and offering loans to help families expand production. Attendees named include West, Harker, Horswell, Timmons, Graff, Borchers, and Christiansen.
The Myrl Ward Circle served a Wednesday noon dinner at the Church of Christ. Myrtle Purman organized the afternoon program with Mrs. Art Williamson leading it.
The West Emmet Two project ladies held a follow-up meeting on phase two Food for Health and National Defense on Thursday afternoon February 19 at the Maurice Oleson home. Attendees discussed the health lesson and bulletin standards for cooked foods and prepared a meal of creamed chicken squash rutabagas muffins and dried fruit compote.
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