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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
6
Entry noted at Estherville Post Office in Emmet County Iowa as second class matter indicating mailing status or classification for periodical distribution.
Editorial notes the muted protest of automobile dealers as car stocks and tires are heavily rationed while repair parts trickle. Dealers accept the hardship with calm patriotism, hoping compensating factors will appear and urging public support.
In the old Vindicator and Republican Item the note mentions Bill Johnston buying a new top buggy and teasing about race affairs. It also notes Greg McNally with a democrat wagon and hints at social crowds around the courthouse. The passage playfully imagines matching with suitors and hitching posts.
In a wartime mood readers urged to shop for spring items to boost tax revenue and morale. The piece encourages staying positive, enjoying new prints, and resuming normal commerce despite possible winter weather. It notes Mrs Wayne Omundsen moving from the Drees building to her parents’ home with a brief social update.
A surprise birthday gathering Monday evening celebrated Tom Triggs at the Trige home with Marlin Week’s birthday also noted. Guests included Virgas Weeks Scheneks Moores Wallaces Winters and Jack from Griver Cooper. several senders included Elizabeth Lassie Della Elkins Ingvall Engvall Petersen.
Funeral services for J W Groves 84 who died at Coleman hospital were held Wednesday at 10 in the Mahlin and Anderson chapel with Rev Fred Sinoway officiating. He had been in failing health since before Christmas and had lived in Estherville since 1900 after moving from Wells Minnesota. He was married in 1898 and later widowed. Survived by daughter Mrs Bodwish Estherville. sister Afra Alow Buck Estherville. four brothers George F E and Mack J Estherville. Charles K Groves and B F Groves Los Angeles California. Interment at Rice Lake cemetery near Wells.
Iowa farmers must elect by February 17 to treat corn loans as income in the year received. Written election is required and amended returns may be needed for affected years. Special forms are available from county treasurers and the Iowa Tax Commission.
Miss Charlotte Elaine Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam N Anderson of Armstrong married Wayne P L Matthes son of Mrs Pearl Matthes of Iberville on Saturday January 24 at Bethany Mo Reve Ward of Bethany read the single ring ceremony. Bride wore a soldier blue dress with matching accessories and a family heirloom necklace. Bridesmaid Mrs Mary Clymer of Wallingford wore an aqua blue dress. Groom Rex Anderson wore a dark suit. They will reside on a farm southeast of Estherville.
Ace High Club members gathered for a Wednesday luncheon in the blue room of the Gardston hotel with Mrs J P McDermott as host. During the afternoon bridge was played. attendees included Mesdames Ellsworth Spirit Lake Shadle Allen Raife Tims Weaver Strobe Lambert and McDermott with guests Mrs Birney Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Bagan.
Iowa farmers could gain about 5 million dollars next year from butterfat if their cream yields high quality butterfat, says Dr. N W Hepburn. Higher quality cream could fetch about 2 to 3 cents more per pound, benefiting 156,514 cream producing farms and aiding national food drives, with stricter federal standards penalizing substandard cream. Poor handling on farms reduces butter quality and risks condemnation under new regulations.
The Roosevelt auditorium hosted a student recital featuring freshman and sophomore voice classes. The program showcased diverse works by Hawthorne Purcell Schubert Dvorak and Brahms among others with performances by many named students and ensembles. A winter dairy farming tip section followed, stressing clean processes and equipment maintenance recommended by Dr. Hepburn and University of Idaho researchers.
A Selective Service official explains registrants with multiple residences may designate a home address for local board jurisdiction on February 16 registrations. No transient address may be recorded, and registrars must not influence the choice. Registrants may also record a mailing address. descriptions of residence determine local board jurisdiction. Iowa tire quotas for February are reduced to 1,753 passenger cars and 3,440 trucks, with smaller tube counts than January.
Judge G W Stillman of Alcona presides the term opened Monday in Estherville. A petit jury is called for Tuesday for the trial of Emmet County versus John Blom and Mrs Blom. A mortgage foreclosure case Ole Knutson versus Wm Knutson Beverly Hagebock et al is set to open Friday morning.
For sale are attractive building lots offered with sidewalks and modern amenities. Enquire at this office for details and pricing.
Estherville friends report the death of Mrs. Richard Brugge age 76 at her Lake City home Wednesday afternoon. She leaves two daughters and three sons, with funeral set for Friday at 2:00 pm in Lake City with Rev. Claude Fausnaugh of Estherville officiating. Burial in the family lot at Lake City.
The Crawford Brothers Food Store relocates to the J. E. Wilson building on north Sixth Street, half a block south of its former site at the Doolittle Building near Sixth Street and Second Avenue North. A formal opening will follow once settled.
Mrs. Mary Dudding, mother of Mrs. Lawrence Mousel, died Wednesday afternoon at her daughter’s home in Bancroft after breaking her hip earlier in winter and remaining bedridden. She had lived with her daughter in Estherville until last week. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at Bancroft’s Catholic church.
The government planned to ration sugar at about one pound per person per week, likely beginning in February. Price Administrator Leon Henderson said ration books were being prepared and noted a one third shortage in the 1941 sugar supply. He warned hoarders to expect measures to recover stocks and that shoppers with large stocks would not gain from foresight.
Classified notices offer a $460 player piano and rolls with two for $89 monthly to a reliable party, viewing in Estherville. vacancy for Rawleigh Dealer in Emmet County with 9 townships, all but car provided. additional help wanted for general housework at Woodley's Hatchery. antiques story teasers note rising values of quilt coverings.
Political Announcements item declares intent to run for sheriff of Emmet County in the Republican June primaries subject to voters in the party notations. The notice names the candidate and party and marks the election as upcoming.
The Dick and Warner families thank friends and neighbors for floral offerings and sympathy messages during their recent sorrow.
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