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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1942
Page
3
The editorial recalls a legend of lateness and notes rising tardiness in local schools. It cites 3462 total tardies this year versus 2120 last year, with boys more often late. It urges parents to enforce earlier bedtimes and punctual rising to keep schedules intact. It warns against relying on schools to discipline and questions paternalistic trends.
The piece argues for keeping county and state fairs during wartime as light relief for families with service members. It defends entertainment as educational and stresses that some grounds pivot to war efforts while urging safe, sane, cheerful behavior to relieve nerves and morale. It ends with a humorous exchange about a bird misnaming between Iowa and New York soldiers.
The Methodist Women's Society of Christian Church plans a 2 P. M. meeting at the church on Friday with an executive board session at 1:30. They will caravan to the state park, bring own dishes, and enjoy worship led by Mrs. Dennis Knudsen. Mrs. Merrill Robb reviews Dragon Teeth by Pearl Buck. Miss Muriel Hanson will perform special music.
The Watan Ye Business and Professional Women’s Club holds a regular meeting Thursday at the home of Misses Pearl and Bernice Clark. Miss Bernice Clark, retiring national president, serves as host at a six thirty picnic supper.
Mr and Mrs Matt Scholtes observed their eighteenth wedding anniversary with a Thursday potluck supper at 7 PM. Friends attended and presented a gift while social time followed. Guests included Mr and Mrs W E Swift Mrs Mary Howe Mr and Mrs Frank Scholtes Mr and Mrs Pete Scholtes Mr and Mrs W E Bagan Mr and Mrs D A Bagan Mr and Mrs J M Kiefer Mrs Wayne Osmundsen Morris Swift Patty Bagan John Kiefer and Mrs Nick Klein of Calmer.
An editorial warns food shortages could occur during the war and that Secretary Wickard, chairing the Wartime Foods Requirements committee, has dictatorial powers over production, importation, and distribution to maximize supplies for the war effort while civilian needs may be secondary. It notes the U S has strong agricultural capacity but faces weather risks and shipping limits that could curb demand fulfillment.
Board adjourned sine die after reviewing charges from Jerry Wegs Tire Repair Co Farm 222.0 2 4 A Zimmerman Milking Medicine Parts Co Farm 222 3.18 Soper's Deep Rock Sta Ker o Grease Co Farm 6 2 2 222 Lee 8 21 O L Anderson Sharpen Joe Blades Co Farm 7 9 0 Harold Davenport Shearing Sheep Co Farm 222 10 75 Roy Merriott Unuling Livestock Co Farm 4.00 Ben Munden Tilting Co Parm 222 he 20 W J Swartz Plowing Co Far 222 47.00 GLADYS M BRINGLE County Auditor
Statistics show the average cadet in the first two battalions at the Iowa City preflight school stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 156 pounds, and is 22 years old. The base's navy program aims to toughen cadets through rigorous physical training for future flight work.
American women show keener interest in dairy foods to boost nutrition and civilian morale. Minnesota researchers confirm butter fat has growth factors not present in certain vegetable oils, urging liberal use of dairy products in family meals.
The piece warns against under and overexposure in snapshots caused by poor judgment and ignoring exposure guides. It advises adjusting aperture, shutter speed, and using pocket exposure guides to quickly estimate correct settings, especially in sun or beach scenes with bright white sand. It stresses practice and the use of available guides to achieve near perfect exposure.
District Judge Hudson of Spencer signed a decree affirming the city council’s order to remove brick veneer from the Bob Burgitt building in the Spencer business district. The council had ordered repairs after a complaint by Louis Shine, owner of the adjacent north lot. The Burgitt building protrudes several inches north. hearings heard contractor testimony before the structure was ordered repaired. The building houses a second hand store.
Mrs William Schaper reports from Des Moines where 182 women guests from 92 counties attended a three day Iowa State Farm Bureau meeting at Hotel Kirkwood. County home project writing will be determined locally with Miss Marian Edwards of Ames due July 22 for project options. Mrs Frost urged county Civilian Defense Council organization to support the War Board and USO.
June is good for dipping hens to maintain egg production, recommends County agent Balkema. Iowa State College extension poul try specialist W R Whitfield suggests sodium fluoride mix of 1 lb per 16 gal water, effective for summer and may boost production after pest removal. A roost top treatment with Black Leaf 40 can also work, applied before roosting with a second dose 7 10 days later. separate young birds from old to protect vulnerable flocks.
Iowa's worst weeds Canada thistle bindweed and leafy spurge grow with moisture and mild weather creating a prime spray window. County agent M A Sprayings recommends chlorate sprays with Atlacide or sodium chlorate dissolved at one pound per gallon and applied on cool humid days.
The article extols homemakers who bake their own bread for family meals and community events. It highlights nutrition from whole wheat or enriched flour, use of quick acting dry yeast, and milk as liquid. It describes Swedish rings orange rolls cheese rolls and other variations from a basic dough, stressing savings on flour and trips while offering practical shaping tips and serving ideas.
The value of poultry and eggs marketed in 1941 reached 79 billion dollars, up from 50 billion in 1940, a 42 percent year over year gain. Iowa again leads the state rankings as poultry becomes a main income source for farmers. The secretary stresses focusing on wartime goals and economic production.
Obstacles to weed control include high chemical costs and federal permits. Atlacide is exempt from county permit requirements for sodium chlorate purchases. Cutting thistles and creeping Jenny alone fails to meet the law. patches must be sprayed with Atlacide, summer fallowed, or plowed and seeded to a smother crop. Information available from Chas Gustafson county weed commissioner or Farm Bureau Office.
A concise briefing outlines immediate actions required to conclude hostilities. The memo emphasizes securing ceasefire terms, stabilizing governance, delivering aid, and rebuilding infrastructure to prevent a relapse of conflict. It calls for international coordination and adherence to humanitarian principles.
Dick Spies son of Mr and Mrs Carl Spies of Graettinger left last Friday for West Point to enter the military academy in July He recently discharged from the navy after enlisting in naval aviation and earning his West Point appointment He learned to fly at Estherville Junior College Lloyd Apperton a West Point athletic instructor is related by marriage to Dick
June Dairy Month this year has scored the greatest success of its notable career says Frank Haler of the Tow a Dairy Industry Commission. Highlights include stronger nutrition emphasis and wider national observance with all states cooperating. Display materials were exhausted before the month began and reruns could not meet demand.
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