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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1940
Page
3
Editorial discusses a four day cold spell across Florida, predicting freezes and measuring temperatures. It notes citrus damage, school closings in Miami, Palm Beach, and other cities, and comments on rainmaking, federal investment in airports, and the Townsend plan activity in Florida with meetings in Tampa and Orlando.
The Greig and Company unveils a modern 1940 model feed mill with a public open day on Saturday February 3 in Estherville and surrounding territory. Hosts invite all residents and families to inspect the plant including offices, show room, warehouse, grain elevator, and new machinery. A promotion offers merchandise prizes and a first look at the new Defiance line of feeds while tours showcase the mill’s equipment such as an attrition mill and hammer mill.
The Ouachita Citizen argues that banks and newspapers cannot please everyone. It says prudent bankers balance risk and public needs while editors strive for comprehensive news, warning that amateur criticism would harm the nation. It highlights banking and journalism as essential American institutions.
Funeral services were held at Cobb Funeral Home in Spencer for Anna Taber who died January 23 at Spencer. Born July 1 1878 in Washington County Iowa she lived near Conway and Walnut before moving to Emmet and Dickinson counties. Survived by husband four sons two brothers one daughter in law and two grandchildren. Interment North Lawn Memorial Park Spencer.
The region should see fair and warmer conditions as a recent cold snap moves south. After a drop to 14 below last Wednesday, temperatures rose, with a 11 above low last night. Earlier, lows ran 2 below and 7 below on certain dates, while averages ranged from 12 to 28 degrees above and highs from 30 to 38 above.
The annual meeting of the Farmers Co operative Creamery Co of Wallingford will be held in the Wallingford town hall on Thursday Feb 1. There will be annual business to take care of and a report of the secretary will be submitted. Officers include Glenn Young president C I Skattebo vice president S C Lundy secretary Lloyd Olson Amos Egeland on the board. creamery managed by Gordon Sandvig.
Manager Schradt of the Grand Theatre received a telegram on Monday stating Estherville will be among the first in Northwest Iowa to obtain a showing of Gone With the Wind. The film will be shown here in the very near future with the exact date pending longer city runs.
Funeral services for Rev. W. G. Anderson longtime Free Methodist pastor will be held at the local church with burial in Dunnell Minnesota. Bernt Nelson, 94, pioneer Estherville Lutheran member, dies after a long life of farming and community service in Emmet County.
Swea City high school basketball played its first game in the new gym last Tuesday evening and lost narrowly to Buffalo Center. The team has long been hampered by the old, tiny gym but is expected to rise in the future.
Emmet county rural schools led by supervisor Marie Sorum start a safety rules campaign. Each school writes ten rules to be submitted by February 2 to a three member committee including Ralph Anderson Ringsted Chris Larson Wallingford and William Clark Estherville. The winning school receives The Safe Way Club donated by Miss Sorum.
Edwin H. Curtis former secretary of the Soldiers Bonus Board met at Miss Lucille Wylder's welfare office to explain the board's work and answer questions. Present were soldier's relief committee members C J Mathieson Ralph McKay Dan Howard Legion Auxiliary president Mrs R R Tillea ex servicemen Henry Corder Gilbert Amdahl John Oudes and Wallingford American Legion adjutant S T Dybdahl.
Funeral services for Mrs Harry Osthiemer will be Wednesday at 2 30 p m in Mahlum Anderson funeral chapel with Rev Fred Sawyer in charge Interment will be in East Side cemetery She died Monday at Iowa State hospital Iowa City where she had been for a week She was born October 27 1919 in Gettysburg South Dakota and married Harry Osthiemer November 8 1936 in Gettysburg They moved to Estherville two years ago Survived by husband son Charles 1 1/2 years old father Glen and sister Mary Gettysburg and sister Margaret Minneapolis
The Christian church young folks sponsor a Wednesday banquet at 6:45 in the church parlors to observe National Youth Week January 28 through February 3. Harry Lyle of the high school faculty will speak on Christus Victor In the Church, with talks and music during and after the meal. The Rev L A Mathre leads services. Interment mentioned in Norwegian cemetery family plot.
The grand jury returned indictments against Frederick South William Mitchell and Thomas Cunningham amid court activity led by Judge Davidson. South faces larceny and robbery charges related to a camera theft and a DEK office robbery. next cases include Edwards v Kirk a damage suit and others in the current session.
Early Saturday the fire department rushed to a reported drug store fire in Johnston, only to be redirected to the Johnston residence garage on North Seventh Street where the Johnston car was burning. The car suffered heavy damage, some garage contents were destroyed, and the damage to the car was insured.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. for Ralph Edward Croner 14 who died Thursday evening after a few days illness from pneumonia. Sternberg funeral chapel with Rev. C. E. Fortsell officiated burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by parents Grant H. and Mrs Croner two sisters Gertrude and Ruth and two brothers Howard and John. Born April 17 1925 in New Richmond Wisconsin the family later moved to Estherville.
Lloyd Tone of Sioux City visited last week at the Jacob Johnson home in this city. He returned to Sioux Falls Sunday.
Edward Burgess of Armstrong pleaded guilty before Judge Davidson in Emmetsburg to driving while intoxicated. He was fined 300 dollars plus costs and license suspended for a year, with half the fine suspended. Norman Haar, also of Armstrong, was with Burgess and remains in county jail. the accident occurred west of Armstrong injuring no one. Anderson and Young, both of Wallingford, were in the other truck carrying 21 hogs to Albert Lea. two hogs were killed.
Esther Bergeson Graves was granted a divorce from Russel Graves by Judge Hudson on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. She keeps her maiden name and the couple had married in 1938 at Spirit Lake, living apart since July of the same year.
Since 1923 the World Day of Prayer has been observed by Estherville churches. The 1923 event will be held Friday February 9 at the Methodist church with a covered dish luncheon at 1:00 and a program in the main auditorium at 2:30. The gathering is open to all and a large attendance is hoped for.
Easter falls on March 24 this year making it the earliest since 27 years. Ash Wednesday is February 7 and Easter ranges from March 22 to April 25. The method to fix the date is the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon after March 21, tied to the moon and vernal equinox. Lent begins 40 days before Easter, excluding Sundays.
An attempted robbery at Superintendent Demoney's office ended with a pried window and a failed safe breach. No money was in the safe. Authorities suspect a gang from outside Estherville tied to a statewide school disruption pattern amid junior college tournament activity. Mrs. M. E. Wilson returns home early next week from Chicago after visiting her daughters since Christmas.
Hogs and pork product markets show a range of prices with a noted bid at 4 090 dollars for specific hog packets. The report highlights pricing activity and market conditions for hog traders and buyers.
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