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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1934
Page
2
A nationwide campaign promises a grand prize guaranteeing its winner a lifetime benefit. The ad touts a new star attraction across America’s radio landscape, aiming to boost daily newspaper circulation and drive an extended audience for the sponsor’s program.
Mrs John England Sr and children visited at John England Jr home last Sunday. Annte F Welsh and Mrs Joe Madden were Thursday afternoon noon tea guests at Mrs Marius Nelsons Ringsted home. Jennie Peterson is ill. Herman Helmers was Armstrong caller Friday. Many from the vicinity were not in Interlaken Saturday evening. Corn crop looks fine despite Friday night winds. Mrs Jake Berven and sons Oscar and Allin visited her daughter Mrs Carlson in Chokio Minn. Farmers plan haying next week. Welsh farm buildings being painted. Jack Creek township receives ample rain recently. Lothian Ladies of Immanuel church met Friday night.
Mrs W G Gordon was named an assistant governor of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in Town state at the June meeting of the board of assistants held in Davenport. She served in that capacity last year but was not present at the Davenport meeting.
Spirit Lake hosts a busy summer scene with cottages occupied by diverse visitors. Des Moines residents, Ames couples, Estherville families, and travelers from Arkansas to Oklahoma gather for the season, renting cottages such as Wren Haven, Tiny Inn, and Crescent Inn. Locals like John Davis of Ottumwa and J. A. Duffy of Little Rock arrive, joining groups from Town State College and other towns. The lakefront community buzzes with new owners, weekend guests, and summer residents across multiple east and south shores.
County AAA relief directs emergency freight reductions for seed hay and cattle in secondary drouth areas. Hay for feeding is 50 percent of regular rate, grains 66 2 3 percent, cattle can be moved to feed areas at 85 percent then returned at 15 percent. Authorization from the county agent and AAA drought relief director required before rates take effect. Efforts urge saving small grain and growing forage to prevent next spring feed shortages.
A Toledo Blade remark notes that only when officers pursue escape gangsters do we feel the nation’s breadth, implying widespread concerns over crime and law enforcement reach. The quote reflects a view of national vigilance and policing.
Sunday school teachers from St Paul church held a picnic at the H P Madsen home with dinner at noon and visiting in the afternoon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Neve and family, Mr and Mrs Tony Anderson and family, Mr and Mrs A B Voetmann and family, Esther Bennicksen and Mr and Mrs J M Jensen. The Jacobsen family reunion occurred July 4 at the Robert Jacobsen home with lunch at noon and socializing in the afternoon. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Nels Jacobsen and Harvey, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Jacobsen and Marsalene, Mr and Mrs Ernest Jacobyn and Randall, Mr and Mrs Peter Hansen and Carol, Arnold, Arno and Velma, Mr and Mrs Robert Jacobsen, Elaine and Kenneth, Mr and Mrs J R Schmidt, Eetty and Cathrine, and Mr and Mrs Mac MacDermott of Chicago.
Clay County officials exposed aggressive slot machine gambling tactics as they raided venues. A test of the stock model showed 250 dollars in quarters yielded 61.75 dollars in winnings while 188.25 stayed in the device for operators. Authorities warned the racket could reap hundreds of millions nationwide. Dickinson County officers also conducted a raid, but most machines vanished after the first reports.
Norge shipped 22 000 units in June marking the greatest half year in its history with all sales records smashed. Six month shipments reached 210 percent of 1933 like period and unfilled orders on June 30 were over five times those a year earlier. Half year orders exceeded full 1933 production by over 40 percent, per Howard E. Blood president Norge Corporation Borg Warner division.
In a convicts’ exchange at theWisconsin Investment Company break in, one inmate asks what the other is in for. The reply reveals the first is a felon and the second claims to have been the company president. The exchange underscores the case centering on the office burglary in Wisconsin.
Mrs Guy Towsley visits at the F E Martin home. Robert Manthe is seriously ill. L H Duesterhoeft returns from a two week Hutchinson trip. Mr and Mrs Ray Weir called to Dunnell for Mrs Weir's father's illness. Mrs Harry Hornby is critically ill. Mrs Homer Munson arrived from Omaha to assist. Mrs Fred Lyman of Chicago visits with her sister Mrs A V Bormann. Mr and Mrs Leo Leiser return from Des Moines Newton Omaha. Mrs F P Ralston of Odar Rapids and Mary Jeanette Coleman visit James Rainey home. Mrs Wiley Dunham and daughter visit Des Moines after a stroke in the family. Mr and Mrs John Hammes and Matt Hammes of Pocahontas visit Ted Hammes en route to Madeira Minnesota to see Ed Edmundson. Mr and Mrs Ike Coleman leave for a month in the West. Key will visit Yellowstone Park then Portland Los Angeles and California. Mr and Mrs Levir Egertson drive to Montevideo to board Milwaukee.
Virginia Boggess celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday with games and a lunch featuring a birthday cake. Guests included Betty Smith Mary Lou and Patricia Josephine Waldron Virginia Twito Clores Schaper Mary Soper Mary Margaret Weg and Marylan Golty. The Wallingford American Legion Auxiliary met July 31 at Mrs. Bert Twito’s home with Mrs. Alfred Myhre assisting to plan the county meeting at the Wallingford hotel on July 6. Mrs. Chester Torrson was elected delegate to the Des Moines state convention in August with Miss Glady Larson as alternate. Mrs. Chester Anderson and Miss Ruth Nesg will host the auxiliary in August.
A fragment from Pasadena notes a vague discussion on an anti-war pact. The text mentions a Mr. Daan Wied and references to American nations and potential reluctance to engage in conflict, described with an amiable tone.
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