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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1935
Page
3
Editor Nichols notes Florida cold snap of 32 degrees, compares it to Iowa's deep freeze, mocks northern weather headlines, and urges visitors to Bok Tower. Mentions Babson of Iowa politics, Florida investments, and local events from Babson Park to Tampa with light commentary on weather, tourism, and officials.
N Nielsen of Halfa a well known resident died Friday morning at his home on his son Soren Niel sen s farm near Halfa after weeks of illness Funeral services were held at St Johns Lutheran Ringsted led by Rev Stub Burial was in Ringsted He was born in Denmark July 25 1855 and moved to Halfa in 1908 later living on a Wisconsin farm before returning He survived by his wife two sons Soren and Niels of Halfa two daughters Mrs Carrie Ander of Oakland Calif and another daughter in Denmark He was preceded in death by a daughter Wayne Osmundson a student at Morningside College Sioux City visited his mother Mrs Hatte Osmundson arriving Sunday planning to return Friday.
Residents in Panama City Jacksonville Pensacola and northern Florida towns enjoyed a snowball pastime on Tuesday while others debate northward snowballing and racial language. Federal Judge Akerman in Tampa granted an injunction barring John W Holland from prosecuting Table Supply Stores Inc and blocked NRA officials Hawkins Hawkins and Hawking from interfering with the Tampa business pending further order. The ruling likened the NRA dispute to a shell game and noted constitutional questions while referencing a memo on the blue eagle display.
The Walter Schultz sale drew a large crowd with high prices for equipment and livestock as buyers filled yards in Armstrong and nearby towns. Multiple closing out sales are announced for February and January with local banks clerking and local auctioneers handling proceedings. Also noted is Iowa’s planned eight million dollar federal highway improvement funding for the coming year and a motor trip by the Gollas returning from California.
Contractor I N Salyers completes a modern 18 by 24 foot oil and gas station near the M and St L line on East Lincoln Street. Features include hot and cold water, an oil and greasing department with a hoist and space for two cars. Paul Salyers to operate, Maurice Salyers to handle tank wagon service. Opening set for February 5.
Dolan, Estherville Booster basketball manager, announces opening game Wednesday night with the Chicago Roamers, a colored women’s team led by Helen Smith seven foot tall. The 8 p.m. Roosevelt gym contest features Smith, Lulu Porter, Buddy Cromwell, Doris Donald, Gladys Morgan, plus Estherville players Parker Bennett Warrington Greg Artie Desm Don Peterson from nearby towns and touring acts.
West Emmet January 28 report on January 21 birthday celebration for C G Guge the oldest pioneer in West Emmet turning eighty five. He is a quiet home loving man active and exemplary in the community. He resides with his son Martin and wife on the family farm he homesteaded.
Misener from the 0. RB. C. A. L. is expected home tomorrow morning after a ten day stay in Kansas City to attend a committee meeting of the Order of Railway Conductors.
A. O. Petersonson resigns as secretary after nearly 15 years. He will remain until a successor is elected. Petersonson, who turns 80 on March 28, has lived in the county since 1872 and has served as city clerk 1920 to 1930. Directors plan another meeting to finalize officers.
Following weekend quarterly meetings at the Free Methodist church Pastor Rev W J Call says services will continue this week and likely next week if weather allows. He will conduct the evangelistic services assisted by his wife with special song services among the standout features.
Estherville people traveled to Canton in South Carolina for the annual ski meet noted for a legendary 110 foot jump by a nine year old Minnesota boy. Attendees included Paul Moore Elmer Sumpter Carl Hanson Harold Hipple and others among a group of local residents witnessing prominent national skiers compete.
Miss Marie Sorum county superintendent says preparations are underway for the county spelling contest to be held Wednesday February 6 in the city hall. Schools countywide have conducted contests to determine the winters to participate. The event begins promptly at nine in the morning with Estherville represented by Jane Stockdale and Arlene Sorensen among others from various townships.
County Treasurer K. J. Ersland urges motorists to buy new license plates at regular prices before Friday to avoid a $1 monthly delinquency penalty after Feb 1. He notes 1,851 to 3,440 plates are issued annually in Emerit County and expects a last minute rush due to the recent cold weather.
Plans are complete for the second annual Roosevelt Birthday Ball to be held at Danceland ballroom in Estherville on Wednesday. Leroy Miller leads the committee with W. E. Deming and others assisting. Frank Robinson and his ten piece band will provide music, and supporters can sign a Western Union telegram to be sent to President Roosevelt.
Ringsted Iowa hosts a Roosevelt Birthday ball at the Ringsted opera house January 30. Dr. Darnell chairs, with committees for decorations refreshments music ticket sales publicity and more. Seventieth percent of proceeds stay local while thirty percent support infantile paralysis research.
W E Rogers one of 40 special representatives was in Estherville yesterday to prepare for state income tax returns He will establish office space and visit every town in Emmet Palo Alto and Kossuth counties to answer questions and instruct locals though not assist individuals directly His home is in Popejoy Franklin County and his schedule will be announced through newspapers.
The Estherville Grocer Company announces management changes after illness of Leroy Buckingham. Lloyd Schenck is temporary manager while Buckingham recovers in Florida, with plans to return May 1. George Bale assumes Schenck’s territory and Clem Gadd takes A E Stringfellow’s role following Stringfellow’s death four months ago.
Attorney E Narey of Spirit Lake will be principal speaker at the ninth annual joint banquet of the Chamber of Commerce and Woman’s Club on February 14 at the Gardiston hotel. The event began in 1926 and organizers expect another successful affair.
Rev. Wallace Essingham formerly of Grace Episcopal in this city delivered a commencement address at East High School in Des Moines on Thursday night before 176 graduates. Essingham now serves as pastor of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Des Moines.
Annual Estherville cooperative creamery meeting draws farmers and townspeople with a free dairy lunch at 11 am. Two director terms expire Lars Heren and Geo Frank. Speakers include J W Morse Mads Christensen R O Storvick and O C Bogle. Auditor A C Christensen to report finances and butter milk production. new manager P E Frettem to speak.
Emmet county rural schools will produce 260 valentines for the Iowa Soldiers' Orphans Home in Davenport, with each school contributing ten as part of a county wide art project. Miss Marie Sorum, the county superintendent, announced today, noting emphasis on art and penmanship at a teachers meeting.
George Rugtiv returned home from Des Moines after attending the funeral of his nephew Melvin Johnson age 32 son of Ed John and Mrs Johnson. Johnson died Thursday at his parents home after illness. Funeral services were held Saturday. he is survived by his wife and his parents.
Rock Island passenger service issues a revised timetable for the Chicago Sioux Falls line. Effective Sunday February 3 No 19 arrives Estherville at 8 25 a m and departs 8 45 a m No 20 southbound reaches the station at 6 30 p m leaving 6 50 p m A L Buffer agent announced the update.
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