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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1941
Page
2
The Vindicator and Republican Co of Estherville Iowa lists editors and staff and announces second class post office status. Subscription rates appear garbled but indicate zones with a one year rate around $2.50 to $2.00.
In Estherville a speaker argues the era of easy prosperity ends with military reduction. He contrasts modern luxuries autos and central heating with past homes, noting rising taxes and costs will curb new cars and home improvements as Americans endure sacrifice to fund defense and public needs.
In a tight regional tourney Estherville rallied from a halftime deficit to upset Fort Dodge 32 to 30 as coach Starr and his six footers staged a late surge. Northwestern beat Mason City 49 to 44 in another close contest while Ellsworth topped Boone 72 to 56 in the Roosevelt gym high scoring affair.
Mrs Lars Peterson hosted the Dolliver Lutheran Ladies Aid in the basement of the new church building for its first meeting. Attendees included Mrs Oswalt Lil land Miss Mabel Lilland Mrs Silas Knutson and others. A March 23 dedication marks seven years since the organization's founding. Rev G C Pedersen led devotions and will conduct Sunday services in the basement. Mr and Mrs Wm Clark returned Friday from Des Moines and Indianola after a combined business and pleasure trip.
A speaker notes private residences and retail businesses will consolidate to cut rents. Families will relocate together, fewer new clothes will be bought, menus will be limited and cheaper foods consumed. The time is unavoidable and people must endure the price.
Hartford analysis shows pedestrians caused about 40 percent of automobile deaths nationwide in November. From 8031 vehicular deaths, 125 of the victims were pedestrians. men ages 25 to 64 most affected, while children 5 to 14 faced higher child risk.
Miss Esther Naas of Zumbrota Minnesota is in Estherville working with the Emmet county Tuberculosis Association in its case finding program. The survey is a continuation and will be annual with support from the Christmas Seal Committee and the Iowa Tuberculosis Association. The plan includes tuberculin skin tests followed by chest X rays for those positive, aiming to find and treat cases early to reduce spread and long term costs.
Top price in the milking short horn sale at Mason City was 202.50 paid by Elvin Sunde of Estherville for a cow consigned by J. W. Dorrance of Burt, Ia. The sale averaged 129 for 45 head sold.
Mrs Anton Storey recuperates at home after falling on ice near her residence Friday morning while collecting mail. She was driven to Park View clinic where doctors placed a cast on her broken right wrist. V.R. Watch where you walk and drive.
Church groups plan events this week with meets at 6:30 p m for Arnolds Park sub district Christian Endeavor, 2:30 p m Wednesday Womans Council, 7:30 p m rehearsals Tuesday choir, and a Brotherhood Birthday Dinner Feb 20. Pastor topics include What Jesus Teaches About Himself and The Christ of Divine Grace. Maude Olmstead leads the young people’s consecration at 4:30 p m next Sunday.
Christian Science Churches will focus on Love in the February 2 Lesson Sermon across all Christ, Scientist congregations. The Golden Text comes from Jeremiah 31:3 proclaiming “I have loved thee with an everlasting love,” with additional quotes from the Bible and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. The citations stress deed over words and emphasize love as the vital spirit of Science.
A guide to preparing guest rooms with hospitality, comfort, and proper lighting. Emphasizes comfortable beds, sturdy furniture, mirror lighting, chairs, a closet with varied hangers and bag stands, and coordinated decor. Describes a summer room example with pale blue walls, beige rug, ivory furniture, and candlewick textiles.
Practical guidance on obtaining all essential vitamins through everyday foods. Emphasizes balanced diet over pills, citing health experts. Lists sources for vitamins A B and D, stresses proper cooking to preserve nutrients and safe storage.
Funeral services were conducted in Graettinger last Monday afternoon for Mrs A B Gilbaugh 70 mother of Ralph Gilbaugh Es t herville. She had suffered a paralytic stroke two weeks earlier and died after four years of declining health. Surviving: one daughter six sons 17 grandchildren two great grandchildren two brothers and a sister. Preceded in death by husband and a daughter. The Gilbaughs moved to Graettinger in 1918 and had remained there. she was active in the community and a Methodist church member. Rites were at the Graettinger church and burial was in Graettinger cemetery.
Mrs Robert Hansen will host Crescent Country Club members at her home Friday afternoon with Mrs Charles Higgins assisting. Members should answer roll call with their favorite magazine and reason. Mrs Willard Rucker and Mrs Frank Abel lead Friday’s program and members are to bring their quilt block pieces.
Standings after last Monday's games show Elks leading with 29 wins. Gardston Hamms Betsy Ross Daily News Elks and Daily News top the table with high totals, while teams like Sidles Grocery and D X Qilers trail.
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