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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
3
A 1940 Florida column reports on Roosevelt's remarks while noting Babson Park college changes, economic weather impacts on citrus crops, and local life. It covers cold snaps, farm losses, a veteran's hospital, Hitler's envoy, car prices, and holiday wishes for Vindicator and Republican staff with hopes for a better year and community growth.
Thornburg agriculture notes that if a farm is bought after Nov 1 and the tenant received lease-termination notice before Nov 1, the purchaser takes title subject to the lease. Landlord tenant conflicts under tenancy law may be referred to the Emmet County Farm Security Advisory committee for arbitration, with meetings set Jan 8 Feb 5 Mar 4 at the Donovan building FSA office.
The Northwest Iowa Junior College basketball tournament will be held January 25 to 27 at Roosevelt gymnasium in Estherville. Eleven conference schools enter including Boone Britt Fort Dodge Emmetsburg Sheldon Worthington Waldorf Mason City Webster City Northwestern and Estherville. The event runs five sessions with opening games Thursday night and finals Saturday night. Estherville Chamber of Commerce awards the tournament trophy and the Geo George Robinson sportsmanship trophy. Northwestern won last year and also received the sportsmanship trophy. Season ticket sales are handled by the Estherville Chamber athletic committee.
Judge F C Davidson dismissed the suit by William Woodcock of Spencer seeking to block the secretary of state from certifying senate nominations. The court ruled it cannot restrain legislative action and that redistricting is a purely legislative function. The decision noted the 1911 districts were unfair but courts cannot remedy 28 years later. The ruling urges public attention and possible future action at the next legislative session.
Three damage cases filed Wednesday in Irwin C. Nichols’s court total $16,500. Plaintiffs Alva R. Coakley and Charles and Elizabeth Roach of Washington, D C, employees of the U S government, sue Harker Beauman Inc and George Greener after an August 14 1939 crash on Highway No 9 two miles west of Armstrong. Coakley suffers pelvis fracture, broken ribs and permanent injuries seeking 6000 actual damages plus 401 85 hospital bills and 750 salary. Roach seeks 6000 actual damages 401 85 hospital bills 958 40 loss of time. Customers were hospitalized at Coleman hospital for weeks before returning home.
Irving Hunt pleaded guilty to a larceny charge before Judge Davidson and was sentenced to seven years at the state reformatory at Anamosa. He forged Wayne Dixon’s name on checks cashed at Whitish oil station and Shell outlets, was arrested in Rockwell City, and briefly jailed before hearings in Estherville. He had previously faced a ten year sentence but changed his plea and was held on bond, then re pleaded guilty again and will be sent to Anamosa soon.
The first annual gathering of the Emmet County Agricultural Show took place in the city hall south room with Lawrence Jensen presiding. Officers were largely re-elected, except for secretary M. A. Balkema elected for 1940, replacing Wm. Sykes who joined the Board of Directors. Directors include Jesse DeVoss C. C. Bennickson Henry Nepps Ed Ahrens Wayne Vallie John E. Greig Wm. Sidles George Robb and William Sykes.
Hudson presiding judge Fred Hudson will lead the January term in Estherville starting Monday January 16. Twenty two new cases filed with the county clerk include mortgage foreclosures, replevin, attachments, landlord writs, and several divorce actions. The Friday deadline ends new case filings for the January session.
Iowa wildlife gains indirect aid from the 1939 40 Corn Loan Program. Samples used by the AAA to test moisture are set aside for winter wildlife feeding. State officials urge conservation officers to arrange transport and storage of corn for local feeding programs. Conservation groups are asked to provide storage space and transport. Corn samples are available in all counties. Treasurer’s report and last year’s show activities were discussed.
Estherville Jaysee Wolves toppled Mason City 33 to 19 in a Northwest conference game. The visitors led 1-1 after the first quarter before Estherville surged with long shots and drives, led by Pickle Hynes with 12 points. McKenzie had three field goals and a free throw for Mason City. Kelly and Boggess contributed for Estherville.
Knut Nelson 82 a longtime Estherville resident died at his home on north Ninth street after illness. Born November 12, 1857 in Morris Illinois he moved to Estherville at 17 and married Ingeborg Svennen in 1882. Survived by widow son Carl J Nelson daughter Hazel and one grandson Everett burial in East Side cemetery. James Chapman dies at 86 in Terril after two weeks illness funeral in Terril.
Snow that was forecast across Iowa did not appear in the northwest section as March weather showed variable signs. Morning temperatures were slightly above normal with a late afternoon drop. brief flurries and sun dominated the day amid mild to cool conditions.
Emmet county 4-H enrollments rise as dairy calf and market litter projects expand. Balkema notes strong support from Ringsted and Armstrong creamery sponsors and the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank financing six trips to the 4-H Short Course for top performers. Dairy heifers must be dropped after July 1 1989 for senior yearling class. market litter requires a sow due February 1.
J C Smith will retire February 1 ending over 380 years of service as Superior postmaster. He was commissioned September 30, 1909 after his father Don B Smith resigned. The post office moved locations over the years from a mercantile store to a barber shop room and earlier sites.
Lights go up on skating rinks built off Central avenue replacing car headlamps. A larger hockey rink and a smaller skating area serve local skaters. Groundwork by city grader used from the former tourist park, land filled last year under the WPA river project. Also notes urge limits on political assessments in unions and calls for union fund accounting. Frances Long to Des Moines for a week visiting sister Mrs Lou Rodenborn. Mrs L J Nipher moves into BE GC Johnson house at Eighth Street and Fourth Avenue North.
Four top agricultural leaders from across the country will headline the Town Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Des Moines January 15 to 19 with the theme A United Front for American Agriculture. Speakers include Arthur Packard Lloyd Spencer R W Blackburn and another leader yet to be named, along with Dr C E Ayres. Emmet county will be represented by C P Jackson and about 18 others including 4-H and home project leaders.
Francis Johnson, president of the Town Farm Bureau Federation, was named an Executive Committee member of the American Farm Bureau Federation. The panel, meeting in Washington, D.C., will shape the federation’s legislative program for Congress. Johnson will attend Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting January 16–19 and report on the national panel's work. Other appointees include Ed O’Neal, Earle Smith, Herbert P. Kind, J. F. Porter, and Hl. J. King.
Heavy Springs over 5 Ibs 10¢ per lb. Heavy Springs over 4 to 5 Ibs Leghorn hens over 5 Ibs seven TG. Heavy Hens 4 to 5 Ibs 8¢. Light and Leghorn hens Te. Heavy stags over 5 Ibs . Light and Leghorn stags 66. Heavy Cox over 6 Ibs Light and Leghorn Cox 6¢. Hennery eggs No 1 Standard eggs. No 2 eggs. Pullet eggs. Cream No 1 and No 2 listed with values. Hogs top seveneen 15.00. Hogs packers listed with price.
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