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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1941
Page
2
New Year thoughts urge self review for 1941, urging goal setting and steady effort. A Rolfe Arrow piece links personal growth to youthfulness, urging residents to evaluate homes offices and municipalities while recalling old customs of visiting friends on New Year’s Day.
The writer asks if changes can be made to improve the community through civic and social participation. He laments personal attacks on candidates, urges constructive involvement, and stresses democracy as governance by the people. A New Year greeting from Hubert Mathieu of Pipersville, Pa., praises the press as a defender of democracy.
January notes record board elections at Towns Twist Savings Bank J W Morse O N Ressell P G Gray Fred Parsong and K J McDonald. Weather disrupts schools and postmistress changes occur. Davis Packing first killing reported Earl Rogers dies Estherville junior college basketball tourney dates and wedding announced. Creamery directors elected and deaths of local residents noted. Grand opening feed mill planned Greig & Co. and Rev W G Anderson die. Multiple local events span January 23 31 with sports and social updates.
M W Curry 57 of Graettinger died at University hospital Iowa City on Christmas day after pneumonia and posthernia complications. Funeral at Graettinger Methodist Church with Rev Bohr, interment east of town. Born December 28 1883 in Madison Kansas he lived in Kansas Minnesota and Iowa. Survived by widow Marie Ellen Weir ten children eight living four sons died in 1917 and 1938. five grandchildren and siblings. Remembered as loving husband father and brother.
Emmetsburg Production Credit Association will host over 300 farmers and stockmen from Clay Emmet Kossuth Dickinson and Palo Alto counties at its annual meeting on Thursday Jan 9 1941 at the Kermore Hotel starting 1130 am A dinner and the yearly business session will lead to the election of one director for a three year term Present board members include C H Arthur Spirit Lake J H Currans Ruthven O E Morton Estherville and H J Bode Algona Townspeople will hear annual reports from President John Heuck and secretary treasurer W M Towns end detailing 1940 progress The association marked its seventh year of operation and loaned more than 626000 to members in 1940.
Roy Walters of Dolliver bought an International truck. K. W. Spear of Wallingford purchased a Dodge. Ellen A. Johnson of Estherville acquired a Packard. Lee Moore of Ringsted bought a Chevrolet. Lester Heyer of Estherville took a Chevrolet. Clifford Rasmussen of Estherville picked a Ford truck. C. L. Wycoff of Estherville also purchased a Ford truck.
Emmet Echoes reports New Year celebrations as Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rosenberger host Mr. and Mrs. Tom Elde and friends. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Sargent visit Jackson Minnesota for New Year with son Lavon Sargent. A note on military experts debating Mussolini and Hitler role in Italian field marshal resignation, with a Greek involvement guess.
A column of marriage notices shows pairs with ages and hometowns including Estherville Graettinger Spirit Lake Milford Milford Jackson St Paul and Fraser. Dates span December 29 to January 8 with both partners named and ages for most entries.
Mr and Mrs Harold Wiegand entertained Estherville relatives at their Spirit Lake home on New Years day. After a noon dinner, the guests spent the afternoon and evening in informal social manner. Attending were Mr and Mrs Henry Hansen, Mr and Mrs Donald Hansen and daughter Donna, Mr and Mrs Robert Hansen, Mr and Mrs Richard Hansen, Mrs Frizzell, Mrs Mattie Lankin and Jimmy Hansen.
Mrs James McGrath will host the afternoon bridge club at her home on Wednesday with a luncheon at 1 15 p m. Afterward contract bridge will be played at three tables.
Announcement of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Louise Renda of Des Moines to Kenneth G. Gylden vand of Des Moines. Gyldenvand, son of H. N. Gyldenvand and grandson of Frank Godfrey, hails from Cedar Rapids lineage. The marriage is set for Sunday January 12 at 3:00 PM at St. Anthony's church in Des Moines. Renda teaches in Mitchellville Towns schools.
Mrs. F. J. White hosted the annual company social on Thursday at her South Ninth Street residence. A 6:30 dinner accompanied long and small tables and holiday decorations. Afterward guests enjoyed informal games. Attendees included H. M. Knutson, Romaine Sondrel, Edgar Knutson, Parker Bennett, Guy Noel, Donald Hansen, George Thompson, Eddie Lyle, Don Krahmer, Betty Merron and Mrs. White. additional invites from Mrs. George Thompson, Harry Beck and Fabrick were unable to attend.
Newly elected officers of the Eastern Star were installed Friday evening in a candlelight ceremony at the Masonic hall, with one hundred members present. LaVern Cresap was installed worthy matron and Henry Mahlum worthy patron, followed by a full slate of officers. A lunch concluded the event, and Erret Dunham of Altadena, California, was called to Washington, D. C. on government business January 15, major in the Engineer's reserve.
The W R E club will be entertained on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs John Hansen on North Seventh Street. Mrs Hansen will assist. A short business meeting will be held and the afternoon will be spent sewing and visiting. A lunch will be served by the hostesses at the conclusion.
The Degree of Honor regular business meeting will be held Thursday evening the 9th at the IOOF hall. Officers and staff meet at 7:00 p m for a short practice. A class for initiation and installation of new 1941 officers will occur with Mrs George Tom slave state vice president as installing officer. Mrs Jean ette Palmer will install usher and Mrs Richard Galvin past president. Lunch closes the meeting with committee in charge Mrs Otto Schaper Mrs R O Rogers Mrs Edward Lenz Mrs Claus Clauson and Mrs J A Weber.
Mrs. Gladys Bringle suffered a broken collar bone in an Elmore Minnesota crash driven by ice on a road a mile north of Elmore after a southbound car tried to pass a tractor. The Bringle party, returning from Taylor Wisconsin funeral services, went to Estherville for medical aid. others incurred only minor injuries. A second New Year’s Day crash on south Seventh Street involved Elmer Jensen who skidded into a tree, suffering facial cuts from windshield glass. Also noted is Harry Lyle resigning as debate coach and English teacher at the local high school, effective at the end of the first semester.
Cecil Christen has been chosen to represent Emmet County Rural Youth Association at Storm Lake meeting on Wednesday January. Kenneth West, president, also eligible. Six district conferences for officers and leaders will be held in towns in January. Meetings run 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Each district includes music drama and folk dance festival with talent numbers for the seventh annual Iowa Rural Young People’s Assembly at Iowa State College February 14 and 15 during Farm and Home week.
Jerry Patton of Spencer organized a new Pioneer group with ten boys and two fathers at the Harold Reed home. Al Norland will lead the group, which plans educational meetings at members' homes and entertainment including sports contests with neighboring towns near Estherville. Norman Maine and Harold Reed assisted in planning. Norland recently worked with Harlan Hiebner in YMCA youth work.
The Missionary circle of the Baptist church will meet Wednesday afternoon January 8 at the home of Mrs J W Hemphill. Mrs G Forsell will lead devotions and present the lesson Eastern Life China by Mrs Merle Crossen. Deer hunting season losses in Pennsylvania are estimated with no official totals published.
Prizes will be awarded for outstanding agricultural achievements to farmers from 14 states in the Midwest during Inoon-time broadcasts by Everett Mitchell, a known farm news commentator, sponsored by Standard Oil. The six weekly broadcasts over 26 weeks start Jan 6 on 65 stations, with farm news and seasonal tips. Standard’s winter newspaper advertising continues the fall theme Laugh at Winter promoting winter car service and careful maintenance by experts.
An advertisement touts 666 Liquid or 666 Tablets 666 Salve or 666 Nose Drops as relief for cold symptoms with claimed first day effectiveness. The copy emphasizes rapid symptom relief and urges trial of the product.
Words cannot express our sincere gratitude for the kindness shown during our father and grandfather John Snyder's illness and death. We deeply appreciate the floral offerings and all contributions made by neighbors and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Neppl and family.
Mrs. Elsie Humble of Webster City is visiting with Mrs. Alma Ramshaw in this city. The informal call brings together two longtime residents for a social visit and shared conversation during a quiet afternoon.
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