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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1942
Page
1
Editorial note states post office entry in Estherville Iowa as second class matter. Subscription rates listed for zones one and two: one year two dollars, two fifty for higher zone.
A hometown editorial argues small business and local shops sustain America and warns against neglecting the common man as war contracts spread. It defends civilian patience with rationing while urging division of war work to keep towns alive and support families and soldiers.
The Middle Westerner expresses that constructive grumbling can fix mistakes of the administration and prevent complacency against injustice. The passage argues that criticism remains vital both during victory in war and in securing a just peace, shaping a vigilant citizenry.
A reader argues that soldiers should write home more often to bolster civilian morale and notes the emotional impact when a mother learns of a son’s death after long lapses between letters. The piece questions home front assumptions and urges balanced letter writing.
Carl Stenicke bought H C Mortensen’s blacksmith shop and added lawn mower repair and sharpening. He overhauled 125 mowers, installed washing machine motors on 15 hand mowers, and now runs a busy operation with a full time assistant. The Ringsted Dispatch praises the venture as an example of overlooked local opportunity.
George Miller admitted to Coleman hospital July 8 and went home Sunday. Arlene Gurtz of Spirit Lake, dismissed Sunday after care. Mrs. F. D. Patton of Milford dismissed Sunday. Charles Miller admitted Friday and dismissed Sunday. works on railroad. Fred Ankrum and Mrs. Ankrum of Estherville welcome baby boy born July 11. Betty Adams, daughter of Elmer and Mrs. Adams, receiving treatment at Coleman hospital. Mrs. Roy Bravender of Swen City had a tonsillectomy Monday.
Secretary Morgenthau makes public the July War Bond quotas showing the nation on a Billion-dollar-a-month basis to meet war costs. May state sales vs quotas range from Utah 71.3 percent above to Montana 22.6 percent below. Alaska and Hawaii exceed quota. Window stickers promote paying at least 10 percent of income in War Bonds.
The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Fort Defiance State Park. They announced the Lake Okoboji Bible Conference July 26 to August 2 and invited cottage roommates. Members urged to share flowers, call Mrs. E. C. Bilney, and deliver greetings to service members. An outdoor red white blue luncheon followed with a large host committee and many attendees.
The newly elected officers will be installed tonight at 8 P M in JOOP hall. The installation team will come from Armstrong. After the business, the evening will be social with refreshments served.
At a Thursday gathering hosted by Bernice and Pear Clark, Wa Tan Ye members held a dinner meeting at Gardston hotel where Miss Anne Sheeley and Miss Marjorie Keel were welcomed as new initiates. Fern Jackma Gertrude Mohr and Mary Mauss led the reception and gifts were given. The evening closed with badminton as about thirty members attended.
Bernice Hanson became Mrs Calvin Lenox at a post nuptial shower held Friday evening in the Harry Lenox home. Hostesses included Mrs Harry Lenox Mrs Maurice Hill Mrs Ronald Schenck and Miss Dorothy Beaver. The evening featured bingo and gift presentation.
Mrs D A Fitzgibbons entertained friends at a one o clock luncheon last Thursday as a courtesy to her daughter in law Mrs Leo Fitzgibbons of Estherville. Bridge was the diversion for the afternoon.
Miss Sophie Carlson of Sioux Falls and Abel Erickson of Estherville were married July 2 at 2 P M in the Deyota Methodist parsonage Minnesota. Attendants were Mr and Mrs C W Carr of Superior. The couple, who will reside in Estherville after a ten day honeymoon with stops in Ottawa and Pontiac, left Friday for the trip.
Miss Clara Suss of Graettinger was reelected president and Mrs. A W Itzman reelected secretary for the coming year at the Palo Alto county Legion Auxiliary meeting held at Mallard on the afternoon of June 16.
The Silver Leaf club met with Mrs. Walter Smith on Thursday July 9 and was called to order by President Mrs. Simon. Seventeen members and one visitor attended. Edna Gray won the high prize and Carl Rosenow the low prize in a contest led by Mrs. Ray Janson. A picnic for members and families is set for Turtle Lake on Sunday July 96 with no August meeting and plans for September entertainment by Mrs. Simon and Mrs. Frank Smith. The group adjourned after lunch with future meeting to be hosted by Lewis Tirevold and listed members include Alfred Anderson Donald Colemans Lewis Tirevold Clarence Yuh Barney Rosenow Morris Irwin Wm. Rose Robert Maldment Arbbert.
Miss Mary Margaret Eaton becomes bride of Ernest Skattebo in Lost Island Lutheran Church Ruthven with Rev L G Hinderaker officiating. Attendants Lucile Nielsen Lloyd Boone ushers, reception for 100. Another couple, Muriel Hiler and Gene Moeller wed in Rockwell City with Rev F C Pruel presiding. music by Miss Willa Niemeyer.
A church reception followed a ceremony for To Promise Me and Because. Decor in blue and white. Couple returned from a short wedding trip to Estherville last Sunday and will live in a Brees building apartment. Mrs Moeller is Rockwell City high school 1938 graduate with a B A from Morningside College and Alpha Sigma member. Mr Moeller, Somers high school 1936 graduate, studied at University of Town for a year and worked at Gamble Hardware since July.
The Epworth League Institute renamed Methodist Senior High Camp will meet July 18 and 19 at the Methodist Camp grounds on West Okoboji Lake. The event offers wholesome fellowship, recreation, and Christian instruction with local youths attending. Chaperones include Mrs. F. W. Ortmeyer and Mildred Ortmeyer.
Funeral services were held in the Lutheran Church for Charles Nelson who died July 5. He leaves a wife and six children. Armstrong couple Joseph Askeland welcome a baby girl July 4. Thomas Boland and wife greet a girl born July 3. Harry Burt and wife celebrate a girl birth July 2. Hazel Keeler and Gordon Griffis wed July 4 at Emmetsburg. Mrs. G. H. Raife and children return from a two week Perry visit. Claire Nelson drives them home. visits brother briefly. Bernice Borman and Harold Woodling marry July in Catholic church. H. O. Sillge refinish es front of harness shop on East street.
A disastrous blaze erupted Saturday afternoon around 2 o clock at the W J West farm two and a half miles east of town. The double corn crib and granary were lost with all contents. The origin of the fire remains unknown.
The July 10 1912 column notes our team won the Jackson Saturday game 17 to 1. Al Meisner nurses a badly crushed foot. About sixteen youths were confirmed at the Norwegian Lutheran Church last Sunday. Marriage licenses issued by L Heffelfinger on July 1 include W E Whitsell with Frances O Hoyts and Henry Roth with Mollie Triebelhorn. Frank Reese 15 died after an appendicitis operation. An injured son of Mr and Mrs J L Stephens of Dolliver is cared for after an arm injury. Dr Knipe dressed the wound, healing well. Atty W S Johnston of Fort Dodge visited. John Hanson left for St Louis for the dry cleaners convention. An Israelite party preached on the street Saturday. Auto mobile tour south reports align with telegraph. Oklahoma’s conditions are dire and worse than in years.
Dolliver residents Mr and Mrs George Jorgenson of Fenton visited friends Wednesday evening. Their son serves in the armed forces and Donald works on the Alaskan highway. Ralph Miller, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Miller, had his tonsils removed at Coleman hospital on Wednesday. Mrs M J Iverson weekends in Eagle Grove. Clara Moltzen of Estherville visits Ernest Moltzen Burton Johnson and YT B Richards. Barbara Redhead of Town Lake visits Loretta Galvin at Edgar Kleen.
Spirit Lake relatives await the return of Miss Jessie Wolcott, a Methodist missionary in China, who left Shanghai in June and is due to arrive about August 20 after a two month sea voyage. She is the daughter of Rev. W. A. Wolcott and sister of Ruth and Harry Wolcott. Nearby Rutland farmer Jacob Torkelson reports barley ready to harvest, oats strong, and corn knee high in 1942 conditions.
A farmer facing wartime material needs is urged to protect machinery with proper grades of high quality oil and lubricants. The advice claims better fuel efficiency, fewer repairs, and longer life for gear and bolts, plus regular checks of nuts and bolts to prevent hold-ups. The note adds that it reflects general guidance, not a product endorsement.
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