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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
3
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Reading Styles Discussion by A J Steffey in Estherville
A J Steffey regional supervisor for the Town department of education will visit Estherville on Wednesday evening January 12 for a joint meeting of city and county superintendents and teachers in grades four to six. The conference follows a dinner at Gardaton hotel with arrangements by Sorum and the public schools superintendent. The program covers individual differences, grouping pupils, easier materials, vocabulary building, vocabulary drill, content setting, improving speed and comprehension, applying reading skills in content, and mechanics in reading. Teachers from Dolliver Emmet Ringsted Armstrong and other towns present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J.steffey
A. J. Steffey
Tomhave
Swan Lake
Miss Williams
Dolliver
Thompson
Loving
Emmet Apwnup
Fagerlund
Ringsted
Ringsted. In Content Setting, Miss Beck
Armstrong
Kees
Estherville
Hall
Miss Beck
Groneen
Miss Whitcomb
Exerville
Graettinger School Installs New Boiler During Vacation
A large new boiler was installed at Graettinger high school during the Christmas vacation at a cost of several thousand dollars. The upgrade improves heating for the building and is expected to reduce energy use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger High School
Joint installation planned for Rebekahs and Odd Fellows
Incoming officers of the Odd Fellows Rebekah lodge will be installed Monday evening at the Odd Fellow hall in an open meeting. Members and friends are invited. After the ceremony, refreshments will be served by a committee from both lodges: Mrs. Jas Boyle, Mrs. Clarence Kurtz, Mrs. Chris Jensen, Lawrence Dickinson, Wm. Hanson, and Wayne Vandevanter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellow
Rebekah Lodge
Jas. Boyle
Clarence Kurtz
Chris Jensen
Lawrence Dickinson
Wm. Hanson
Wayne Vandevanter
V.R
Tenant Loans For Farmers In Emmet County Urged By Hermaneae
Tenant farmers in Emmet County are urged by Hermaneae to seek tenant loans to support operations. The appeal notes available programs and emphasizes timely applications through local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Hermaneae
Emmet County Farm Tenant Loans Plan Under Act
Mr. Fennema announced tenant purchase loans will be offered to five to ten Emmet County farmers under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act. Loans reflect 3 percent interest for up to 40 years, with limited funds available before June 30, 1938. Additional appropriations may follow after July 1, 1938, as applications are reviewed by the county committee. Funds depend on applicant ability, resources, and land price and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Fenneman
Clay
Spencer
Emmet
Bankhead-Jones
Fennema
Rock Island branch line may shift due to truck competition
Estherville to Albert Lea surveys spark talk of operation changes as railroads face bus and truck rivalry. Burlington’s parallel truck line and Rock Island’s trucking trials suggest future road bed abandonments, with railroads seeking to avoid maintaining rights of way by using highways.
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Rock Island
Estherville
Albert Lea
Editot Superbeck
Swen City Herald
Burlington
Southern
Iowa
Chicago
Herald
Iby
City council renames Estherville streets under new system
The Estherville City Council approved an ordinance to renumber streets at the Chamber of Commerce request. Lincoln becomes Central Avenue, with avenues north and south of Central Avenue labeled sequentially and west side naming adjusted. North south street names use prefixes W N and W S. examples include 1200 First Avenue N and 802 W Second Avenue N. The change aims to ease locating addresses, with street renumbering to be reflected on a new city map. Authorities say taxes and insurance are unaffected as taxes are by lots and blocks. Letters from Newton officials praise simplicity and convenience. The map was completed by Nell Brown and sent to the map dept.
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Chamber of Commercce
Estherville
Lincoln Street
Central Avenue
First Avenue
Second Avenue
West Second Street
Third Street
Second Street
Agath
Firat
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Roberts
Godell
First Avenue N
Newton
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
F. LU. Drake
First National Loan and ‘Title Co
Towa
Att'y R. R. Mowry
M. G. Addicka
Newton National Bank
Batherville
Nell Brown
Last Estherville Civil War Veteran Laid To Rest
Funeral services for George Washington Albee 92 Estherville last Civil War veteran were held with a prayer service at Sternberg chapel and rites at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment was in Ocheyedan Cemetery with American Legion honors, color escort, pallbearers, buglers and firing squad. Albee, born December 30 1845 in Perth New York, enlisted with Co E 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry in 1868 and later moved from Wisconsin to LaPorte City Goldfield Harris and Estherville where he lived with his son A E Albee. He died at Spirit Lake hospital after a three week illness leaving four sons and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Albee
Estherville
Sternberg
Methodist Episcopal Church
F. W. Ortmeyer
Obeydan
American Legion
G. M. Donovan
J. Monroe
Art Bringle
I. C. Nichols
Leland Case
Glenn Pullen
Harry Adams
W. M. Roberts
L. E. Thomas
M. E. Huckaba
Leo Brawford
Wallace Westbrook
Gordon Griffis
Wm. W. Hiles
Arthur Fossum
Melvin Warren
A. J. Knepper
Emanuel Stavros
Andrew Peterson
Buglar
Henry Paulson
Mr. Albee
H. G. Albee
Perth
Fulton County
New York
Great Lakes
Pardeeville
Wis
BEE
Co. E 2Nd
Egnain
Eagle Grove
Spirit Lake
A. E
Engie Grove
D. J
Long Lake
Minn
St. Paul
H. G
M. E. Albee
Shell Lake
EB. C. Wiegman
Claude
Texas
Church Folks Meet Here In Sunday Gathering
Local Methodist Episcopal youth group hosts dolliver huntington Swen City Armstrong Gracttinger and Fenton youths for a Sunday program. Vesper service at 4 30 with choir music and N B Demoney speaking on Christ's Challenge to the Youth of Today. Luncheon at 6 45 followed by Fellowship Hour. multiple chairmen oversee invitations registration luncheon and fellowship plans. All young church members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Council of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dolliver
Huntington
Swen City
Armstrong
Gracttinger
Fenton
N. BE. Demoney
Ruth Jackson
Misa
Florence Schildknecht
Mary Henaman
Margaret Johnston
Mildred Ortmeyer
Estherville Jail Breaker Sentenced After Holiday Visit
Mrs Oran Blackie Simmonn of Kansas City visiting Estherville during the holidays was jailed New Years evening on intoxication charges. She broke three jail window panes, smashed a chair and table, and flooded the jail by leaving the lavatory tap open. At a Tuesday hearing before Mayor Fred Ehlers she was sentenced to ten days in the county jail and will be tried on malicious mischief after completing the term.
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Oran
Blackie’ Simmonnn
Kansas City
Estherville
Simons
Fred Ehlers
Simmons
Funeral services held for James Kane of Emmetsburg
James Kane 71 longtime Palo Alto county farmer died suddenly on his farm five miles northwest of Emmetsburg. Requiem mass at St Thomas Catholic Church with Rev Michael McNerney. Interment in St Johns cemetery. Survived by widow seven children and a brother. local ties and wide county acquaintance noted.
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Emmetsburg
St. Thomas Catholic Church
James Kane
Palo Alto County
Michael McNerney
St. John's Cemetery
Kane
Matthew
Mr. Kane
Wisconsin
Grachtinger
Will Kane
Emmmetsburg
Gene
James
Margaret Kane
Grinnell
T. Cain
Asheville
N. C
Leona Carlyle
Des Moines
Frank Campasino
Eatherville
Thomas W. Millen
Fort Dodge
Cain
Autos Purchased and Local Travel Notices in Estherville
John Frank of Dolliver and several residents from Estherville and Armstrong are listed as purchasing vehicles including Chevrolet Ford and Studebaker models from local dealers J. D. Adams Co and G B Wilson. John Dunham, after holidays with Wesley Dunham and Mary Ellen in Estherville, leaves for Lincoln Nebraska to take a position at the University of Nebraska.
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John Frank
Dolliver
Plymouth
Elmer Spoo
Estherville
Foard
Andrew Johnson
Chevrolet
Joe Walters
Armstrong
Ford
Beulah Hartman
Pondney
J. de Wall
Hudson
Terraplane
Hans Christensen
J. I. Burkhead
W. J. Camden
G. EF
Stubs
M. H. Readhead
Nash- Lafayette
C. A. Daily
J. R. Keck
International Truck
M. J. Groves
Esthervile
George Kirchner
Studebaker
J. D. Adams Co
Eatherville
G. B. Wilson
Armstrong Ford
V.R
John Dunham
Wesley Dunham
Mary Ellen
Lincoln
Neb
University of Nebraska
Es t herville Chamber Plans Six Director Election
The Es t herville Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting at 0:45 p m Monday January 24 at the Gard ston Hotel. Six new directors will be elected for two-year terms, with six current members terms expiring. Those whose terms end are Dr G C Griffith J L Hoye Dan Howard E W Beck L M Christensen and Clyde Sanborn. The secretary's annual report will be read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Chamber of Commerce
Gardston
G. C. Griffith
J. L. Hoye
Dan Howard
E. W. Beck
District installation to be held in Estherville
V R D OF H P A will hold a district installation in Estherville Tuesday evening January 11 with 16 officers per lodge and many visitors. Mrs Etta A Branson will preside assisted by Mrs Jeanette Palmer and others, plus a Spencer drill team demonstration and guest night with each member bringing one guest. Light refreshments will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Honor Protective Association
Nérwent
Esterville
Etta A. Branson
Iowa
Jeanette Palmer
Estherville
Leonard Tangeras
Ethel Donovan Leyson
Milford
Park
Spencer
Natonal Conventon
Cedar Rapids
Mima Wortz
Otto Schaper
Glenn Michael
Herman Sorum
V.R
Government pig report brightens 38 fall outlook
Ames Iowa Jan 3 From a supply standpoint hog marketing prospects for a year hence have brightened by the government’s Dec 1 pig crop report which shows only a five per cent rise in sows farrowing next spring Economists of Town State College extension agriculture said a 16 to 20 per cent rise had been expected The government report did not cover current or fall pigs A 1935 fall corn h og rate followed by 1936 spring furrow ings rose 90 per cent in part due to conditions in the Dakota Nebraska and Kansas offsetting gains elsewhere
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Janary
Town State College
Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Local Market Prices For Grains Poultry And Hogs
Market notes list corn and oats prices for various grades with No 8 yellow corn No 2 white oats at .63 No 3 white oats and barley per bushel. Poultry items include heavy and light hens over 4 to 6 pounds and Leghorn breeds with various weight categories. Egg and cream prices appear alongside herd figures for hog classifications and packers.
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