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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
1
The Dolliver Chatter club held a Wednesday afternoon meeting July 12 at Mrs. Ernest Moltzen’s home in Estherville. A business session and informal hour followed, with many members listed as present. News included visits from former classmates, a Legion Auxiliary event, and plans for a family picnic at Turtle Lake Park.
Georgie of Fairmont spent the weekend with the former's parents Mr and Mrs A J Gawalteo. Mrs Ben Youngerman and daughter Phyllis left Friday for their home after a week's visit with Mrs James Stillman. Mrs Stillman took them to Welton Minn to catch a bus home. Freddie Davis Jr returned home Sunday from ten days with Paul Smith at Big Song Point on Spirit Lake. Mailcarrier W L Whalen visited Estherville last week to see his daughters. Lois Whalen of New Orleans Mrs Harold Berry of Minneapolis and Mrs Mike Korts and sons Donald and Allen also of Minneapolis. Mr and Mrs Charles Buchan parents of Mrs M L Owens visited over the weekend. Geraldine Weber returned from Dubuque aiding the Frank Petersons move to Williams Iowa with Janice Peterson accompanying her. Work began on the basement at the M L Owens house with Harold Laffey and Chan Redhead assisting. The house will be on the lot Owens recently bought east of the Dolliver Chick Hatchery and across from the C&NW Depot. Jack Benjamin graduated last Saturday from radio school as one of 19 of 190 to earn the AR M 3c rating. His address is listed in Memphis Tenn. Billie Herum is receiving treatment for a foot injury from stepping on a nail. Mrs Anna Palmer spent Sunday at the Jim Hill home in Grover. Jim Hill is the daughter of Mrs Balmer.
Miss Annie Welsh and John Welsh visited the A. S. Voetmann home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Pete Aanonson and Mrs. Ray Fry were Wednesday afternoon visitors at the Hanson home. Marie Bervin of Maple Hill and George Peterson of Englewood California visited Monday night with Nels Peterson. Bervin, employed at Maple Hill, travels to Pasadena with the Petersons. Lurhi Fessler and Janice called Wednesday with C. R. Ellerston. Anton Vammon of Ringsted called Wednesday. Helen M. Welsh has been ill. Fay and Jane Fessler returned from Ross Sidles near Wallingford. Kathleen Gielencern of near Grover visiting Irene Wahlsdieck. Harold Christiansen of Graettinger called Tuesday at the Welsh home. Raymond Swartz and sons Robert and Howard visited the Lord Fessler home Sunday. Hans Christen of Ringsted and Pauw Glassnapp hosted Sunday callers. A large gathering attended the Lawrence Birkland wedding and reception for Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Birkland. Verlie Holmes received Wednesday visitors including Lurht Fessler and Janice Fay Jane. Donald Christainsen of Chicago visited Harry Vahldieck.
State of Iowa Emmet County District Court notices that the last will and testament of Fred C Trevett deceased dated May 28 1936 has been filed opened and read and a hearing for proof is set for 10 00 A M Monday August 7 1944 at the Estherville court house before the district court or clerk all interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the will Dated Estherville July 6 1944 Clerk of the District Court Irwin C Nichols.
Mr and Mrs Lester Jetis and Mr and Mrs Milla hosted a horsemen event at a Jensen farm near Fenton on a Sunday. About 100 horses and riders attended with unloading at Fenton and a parade through the town. The Emmetsburg Canter club gave a flag drill while vendors provided soft drinks and a band. The afternoon trail ride ended at the Jensen farm for games and horse show events. A large crowd parked along the field as Tensens served hot coffee meat sandwiches and doughnuts after the program.
The Wide Awake 4-H club of Center township met July 12 at Joan and Doris Peton’s home. President Elaine Swan called the meeting to order at 8:30 pm. Seventeen members reported on posture improvements. Camp reports were delivered by Lorna Soeth, Elaine Swan, and Rose Marie Brown. An illustrated courtesy talk was given by Joan Peton and Joyce Natterstad. Attendees included Elaine, Evelyn, Mary Ann Swan, Rose Marie and Kathleen Brown, Lorna and Shirley Soeth, Lois and Joyce Natterstad, Thelma Thorsland, Darlene Weber, Maxine Thompson, Helen Ressier, Mildred Ramsey, Genevieve Hartman, Joan and Doris Peton, with Leaders Mrs. R. E. Hartman and Mrs. M. M. Soeth. Guests listed as Mrs. Ann Geer and Karen, Mrs. Elsenbast and Agnes, Mrs. John Bondhus, Genemve Irwin, and Isabelle Ramsey.
Duane Dennis Spoo born June 15 to Dorothy Gladys Hanson and Herbert R. Spoo. Gladys Mae Zitterich born May 31 to Ruby Evangeline Fisher and Richard John Zitterich. Ronald Allen Olson born May 27 to Alice Marie Handeland and Arnold Olson. Maynard Olson of Ringssted referenced.
A daily report listing quit claim deeds and warranty deeds from June to July 1944. Entries include Wahldieck to Christen sen on Lot 2 in Ringsted, Salling to Christensen, Kelly to Hurd, and man y others. Deeds cover blocks and subdivisions in Ringsted and Estherville with one dollar consideration and references to book and page details.
About 400 Mexican workers will be housed at the DeKalb seed corn plant in Jackson for five weeks in July and August to detassel corn. They will supply cooking gear and meals on site, as Jamaicans did last summer. The War Food Administration cancelled Jamaican workers plan, and manager Harold R. Johnson seeks local labor with new openings for men, women, and youths.
A wartime convention at Iowa State College inspired 4-H club girls and leaders from Emmet County to plan their contributions to the war effort and postwar rebuilding. Delegates reported on recreation leadership patriotism and spiritual values while observing and joining activities. Local notes cover political events student hires and social visits among Algona Estherville Milford and Armstrong residents, including a shooting injury recovery and music teacher appointments.
Osceola County Cooperative Creamery invites sealed bids for a new creamery building and a milk drying plant. Bid dates are July 18 and 19 at 2 p.m. for two structures totaling 154 by 89 feet and 48 by 154 feet with a 17 foot enclosed driveway. Completion within 160 days after award. machinery bids to be evaluated later with 300 days to install and accept by government. Architects are Klinger Hubbard and Gohin of New Clair West? draft shows unclear name.
Omar Incorporated announces the 1944 V-Girl Awards will be announced in early July. The program honors Vita min and Victory Nutrition efforts with winners in Colorado Illinois Nebraska New Mexico South Dakota Wisconsin Wyoming each receiving 25.00 War Bonds.
A detailed expense record lists maintenance fund disbursements from Estherville Light and Power and related city services. It items labor credits for numerous workers including J A Rowat, D N Reynolds, Leota Zelinsky, W J Harris, Chas Heidecker, Sam Hill, P V Linke, Clyde Miller, and many others, plus supplies from Typewriter Exchange and Central States Electric Co. Also notes a garage project and various small sums for labor and materials.
William Turner returns from a months long West Coast visit while Jerry Gerbracht's group fishes near Green Lake Minnesota. Alberta Gadza visits Califoria pausing vacation. Irene Olsen returns from Fort Dodge and northern Minnesota. Harold Iseminger takes over the Skelly station previously run by Riley Will. Selma Michaelson of Guthrie Center vacations at Olaf Michaelson home. Francis Manthey vacations from Northwestern Bell and stays at home. Mary Tostenrud vacationed in Minneapolis and the Lakes, returns to J C Penny. Sinclair service station at 24 Central Ave. sold to Otis Woods from Charles Kunath. Dwight and Lucas of Minneapolis hosted at Roy Lucas'. Lucas children visit grandparents then return home. D J and Frank Ellwanger attend Marian Webber funeral at Ft Madison after a recent operation. Fire damages attic of a Grover pool hall but building and furniture are saved. cause is spontaneous combustion. Estherville fire department helps. building owned by William McClain.
A scanned ledger page itemizes various county funds and expenditures in Kossuth County Iowa. It lists tuberculosis eradication funds, university press purchases, state institution expenses, and court funded costs. The notation includes personnel, supplies, postage, and vendor charges with a wide range of recipients and amounts.
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