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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
3
An unsigned editorial praises automobile dealers enduring wartime shortages and urges practical patriotism. It recalls 30 year old items and notes business must continue to sustain taxes, while merchants adapt to limited stocks and a return to normalcy, ending with a note on spring fashion and morale.
Week of social events recounts several birthdays and parties with attendees including Mer and Mes, Mr and Mrs Chath Hehenels, Loyd Sehenek, Wilson Mere, Mrs Wait Wallace, Mrs Delia Irkins, Victor Ingvili and others. The text notes beer was served and a party atmosphere at the harborhug. Names and details are fragmentary and spellings are uncertain.
Funeral services were held here Wednesday for Mr Graves who died Monday at Coleman hospital after a fall illness. He had lived in Estherville since 1900, left Wells Minnesota, and was survived by a daughter Mrs Jethyish Estherville, a sister Mrs AL SV Buck Estherville, and four brothers George Ex Mack f Keithville J Graves Bo Graves Los Angeles. Interment was at River Lake cemetery near Wells.
Iowa farmers face a February 17 deadline to elect ordinary or cash basis tax treatment for corn income received in the year. Extension economist Carl Matone notes an election must be in writing and filed with returns, with special forms available from county offices and tax agencies.
Miss Charlotte Klain A Anderson daughter of Mr Cad Mes Sam N Anderson of Armstrong was invited to Wasner Matthies daughter of Mrs Pearl Matthes of Estherville for a ceremony. She wore a light blue dress with a family heirloom necklace. The bridesmaid Mary Cheaner of Wallingford wore a white dress with a bow. The groom Res Anderson wore a dark suit. The couple settled southeast of Estherville, Wolive on a farm.
The Ace High Club met for a luncheon at the Gardston hotel on Wednesday. Members present included M. Ro Ellsworth of Spirit Lake, George Shale, Alten, G. He Raife, W. J. Tims, Frank Weaver, H. MS Lambert, and McDermott. Guests were Mrs. C. F Birney, Mrs. Kennedy, and Mrs. Ba. Also listed are attendees of the funeral for Mrs. Sarah Warner from various states.
The improved quality of cream could raise Iowa farmers income by about 5 million dollars yearly from cream sales and by products if butterfat is of high grade. Dr Hepburn notes butter premiums of two to three cents a pound for superior butterfat, aiding a government drive for nutritionally rich foods. Quality cream and proper production methods are urged to meet revised federal standards to avoid seizure of unfit cream and ensure proper butter purchases.
The Roosevelt auditorium hosted a recital by freshman and sophomore voice students this Thursday afternoon. The program featured selections by Knepper Fike Purcell Brams and others, performed by Doreen Uhley Lavonne Natterstad Delores Schaper Betty Grott and more. Dr. Hepburn contributes a winter cream handling tip for farmers noting warm separator bowls and boiling water to reduce butterfat loss. University studies show higher losses in unwashed separators.
A Selective Service registration on February 16 requires registrants with multiple residences to choose a permanent home for local board jurisdiction, while allowing a mailing address to be separate. No transient address is allowed, and registrars must not interfere with the registrant’s choice. The home address determines the local board, though mailing address can change with moves.
Judge G W Stillman of Alcona presiding over the current term of court in Estherville. Petit jury called for Tuesday to hear Emmet County versus John Blom and Mrs John Blom. Foreclosure case Ole Knutson versus Wim Kuutgon Beverly G Hagebock et al opens Friday morning. For sale attractive building lots with modern amenities. Enquire at this office.
Estherville friends report the death of Mrs. Richard Brugge at her Lake City home on Wednesday afternoon. The 76 year old mother of Mrs H A Yet and Mrs Brugge had moved to Estherville four years ago to live with their son in law and Yetter. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 pm at Lake City with Rev Claude Fausnaugh of Estherville presiding. Burial will follow in the Lake City family plot. She is survived by three sons and her daughter Mrs Yt...
The Crawford Brothers Food Store relocates to the J. E. Wilson building on north Sixth Street half a block south of its former site in the Doolittle Building at Sixth Street and Second Avenue North. A formal opening will be held after settling in.
Mrs. Mary Dudding passed away Wednesday afternoon at her daughter Mrs. Lawrence Mousel’s home in Bancroft after a winter hip fracture kept her bedridden. She had lived with her daughter in Estherville until last week. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at the Bancroft Catholic church.
The government prepared to ration sugar at about a pound per person weekly starting likely in February. Leon Henderson announced that sugar ration books were being prepared amid a one third shortage in the supply compared to 1941 when a per capita 1.5 pounds weekly was possible. He warned hoarders they will not gain from foresight as attempts to recover stocks were hinted.
Want Ads advertise a reliable man to succeed L. J. Newell as Rawleigh dealer across 9 townships in Emmet County. Needs selling experience. startup supplies provided, car not included. Opportunity to enter a long standing, profitable business with strong product demand. Send inquiries to Rawleigh's Dept 1AA 190-10 Freeport IL. Also seeking a girl or woman for general housework in a modern home with contact Don Woodley at Woodley's Hatchery or 140 821. Antique quilt coverings once cheap now fetch high prices. American Weekly feature promises attic treasure prospects in Chicago Herald American insert.
Elmer B. Rogers announces bid for sheriff of Emmet County subject to voter will in the Republican June primaries. Card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Will Dick and family and others express appreciation for flowers offerings and sympathy after a recent sorrow.
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