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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
2
An editorial argues monopolies straddle natural and privileged realms. It cites natural resources like minerals and water power as natural monopolies while utilities such as telephone, rail, and electric services are monopolies by special privilege. Government regulation now guides pricing and operation to serve the public interest.
Federal District Judge Albert B. Maris ruled the school board lacked authority to expel two pupils for refusing to salute the U S flag. He defended religious liberty, saying conscience allows individuals to define what is religious, and warned against coercion by public officials.
A fragment notes that wintering ideas face a six month delay due to cost. Other ventures report similar barriers to launching new plans, with hopes that future prices may drop enough to enable experimentation.
Mr and Mrs Irving Martens hosted a New Year Eve supper with guests including Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson Ruth Mr and Mrs Henry Dewall Mr and Mrs Nelson Wheatley Robert and Vernice On Monday evening Mr and Mrs Clarence Ingvall visited Mrs Henry Dewall Will Dewall bought a new for door Terraplane Recently The Sticktuit club will be entertained Thursday afternoon Jan 6 by Mrs Edith Wellnitz Election of officers expected Mrs Elmer Rockne and Lois visited Alice Martens Monday Perry White sold a load of hogs at Superior Chester Oleson returned from St Olaf college at Northfield to resume studies Norman Yuetter of Emmetsburg visiting Paul Wellnitz Jr Parents expected Friday Mr and Mrs Cornell Oleson exited Tuesday evening at Claus and Irving Martens homes
Mrs T H Lines hosted the M G R club after a 1 30 luncheon. Five hundred was played at three tables. High score winner was Mrs Geo Nick, low score prize to Mrs Jas Boyle, traveling prize to Mrs Louis Barbas. Other members named include Mrs Herman Wiese and Mrs Mayme Hark.
Miss Martha Folley was honored Monday night at a farewell party hosted by Miss Priscilla Booth. Guests presented a gift and a lunch was served. Folley departs Friday for Woonsocket to live with her parents. Attending were Fern Jackman Rose Anton Ruby Hemingson Edith Bass Kathleen Miller Mary Mauss Louis Inman Jennie Hepp Priscilla Booth and Folley.
A 1938 era plea encourages readers to adopt New Year resolutions focused on safety. It urges being safe pedestrians and drivers, avoiding foolish risks, and helping others to drive and walk safely to see the year through without incident.
Mrs Daisie Arvella McCoy Rood longtime Estherville native died January 1 and lay in state at Silver Lake cemetery. She married Frank Rood March 26 1886 and the couple lived in Estherville Walker and Lake Park before settling on a farm then in Lake Park. Surviving are her husband nine children including Grace Lacey Mercier Powers Georgia Varray Isabel Berkhan Naomi Meriot Evadale Fogg Max and Frank Jr with Russell having died in infancy. Seven siblings survive and many relatives attend the service. Her death followed a period of ill health after a Rochester Minnesota trip.
News from Canada reports the passing of a man in his nineties whose home contained a coffin a tombstone and several barrels of pennies. The piece comments on preparations for endless sales taxes in the afterlife and notes a proposed 115 cent tax on wheat produced beyond orders from Washington. The उठers suggest farmers might back a grasshopper cheerleader.
The Grand presents the film Rosalie this Sunday and Monday starring Nelson Eddy Eleanor Powell with Nelson Addy and Yona Massey. Porter contributed nine numbers including Close and Rosalie while Eddy performs with the West Point football squad in songs like To Love or Not to Love. The article notes new acts and comic songs amid a busy program and mentions local house moves and New Year humor.
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