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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1942
Page
1
A letter from J. E. Jenkins of Los Angeles critiques wartime acceleration and costs, warning that billions and thousands of lives may be lost. He argues for self‑reform, genuine democracy, and urgent support of war bonds, rubber saving, and scrap drives to sustain the national effort.
The author notes Americans often display mercurial temperaments reacting to war news. After Midway, widespread optimism rose that the war would end soon, but Rommel’s Tobruk victory and Russian front gains swiftly dampened spirits. The nation shifted from triumphal confidence to worry over a potential losing position and strategic pincers forming around the Mediterranean and Near East.
The author warns against overreaction to North Africa events, arguing the war cannot be won or lost in Africa alone. He urges restraint in news handling, steadier public mood, and continued resolve, noting one victory or defeat does not decide the war and victory will come with time.
State health officials report about 20 000 Iowa women have attended home nursing classes since Pearl Harbor. Miss Marie Neuschaefer says medical staff withdrawal increases the need for instructed family members, mainly mothers, in home nursing. Over 1 000 classes have been held with volunteer graduate nurses leading, aided by 700 inactive graduates from 57 counties who contributed lessons after 20 refresher institutes.
Wartime kitchen tips offer quick menus for families with safety and morale in mind. Read about rookies favorite broiled meals, transport platters of trout, parachute landing suppers, doughboy beef stew, quadron choices, plus beets in orange sauce and meat and potato salad. Betty Crocker 1943 content encourages readers to write with cooking problems.
Social notes report Miss Pearl Bell daughter of Chester Bell Spirit Lake and Mervin Roach son of Mr and Mrs Ben Roach Estherville married Friday July 10 at 3 PM St Josephs hospital Mitchell South Dakota with ceremony at Jackson Minnesota Presbyterian church. Guests included groom's mother Mrs Roach and relatives.
A large crowd is expected at the Estherville Packing House picnic where employees and families will gather at Fort Defiance State Park on Sunday July 26. Emlet Twite is in charge of the arrangements.
Miss Juanita Parks joined Miss Viola Petticord at her Rockwell City home for the weekend. Wesley Willig of Eldora works at Estherville Cooperative Creamery. Mrs. Paul Dorys of Amory Mississippi arrives for a two week visit with her mother Mrs. Clara Ross and sister Mrs. Orrin McKirchy. Mrs. Erbon Krohn heads to Santa Monica to join her husband on assignment. this is his second single trip since January. Miss Lois Bormann takes a three week Mercy hospital nurses training vacation, visiting lakes and staying with her parents. Miss Emma Gaarde visits Minneapolis from Heneman Motor Company where she is a bookkeeper. Mrs. Ward Greer returns to S. and L. Store duties after a two week vacation visiting Sac City relatives. Mr. and Mrs. B. Oksner and Zelda visit Minneapolis. Mr. Oksner takes a vacation from his S. and L. Store post. Miss Phyllis Adelman, nurse in Sioux Falls, S. D., visits sister Mrs. C. R. Hoskins and family and has a new nursing position.
Morning worship at 9 30 with Luther League at 8. Pastor Wicks speaks and shows Bible camp pictures. Bible study and prayer Thursday 8 30. Choir 9 30. Bible Camp runs Monday July 27 to Sunday August 2 inviting all young people.
Sunday July 26 will feature Truth as the central Lesson-Sermon topic in all Christian Science Churches. The Golden Text from Hebrews 4:12 proclaims God’s word as quick and powerful, piercing soul and spirit to discern thoughts and intents.
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces Sunday school and Bible class at 10 A M Morning worship at 11 A M with Ingolf Kronstedt preaching Choir practice held every Thursday night at 8 30.
Plainesville Ohio fair board announces free admission for drivers of horses and carriages on August 25 and 26 as a rubber conservation measure. Directors described the policy as a practical plan to ease access for horse and carriage entrants.
The Immanuel Lutheran Church at 409 North Sixth Street will have no service or Sunday school next Sunday morning. The congregation will attend in body the afternoon service by Dr. Maier the Lutheran Hour speaker at the Walther League Camp at Lake Okoboji.
Supt. R W Newell announced Emmetsburg schools secured a football and basketball coach for next year after Elwood Madden resigned to move to Red Wing Minnesota. Fred Shadle, formerly at Anamosa, Cornell College graduate, will relocate with his family. Witmer also signs to teach instrumental music and band succeeding Arthur Mullens.
Estherville Lutheran Church conducts Sunday services at 9 A M and Sunday school at 10 A M Pastor L A Mathre leads worship. Dorcas Society hosts a silver tea Sunday afternoon. Okoboji Bible Camp runs July 27 to August 2. Walter Maier speaks at Okoboji Walther League Camp Sunday afternoon July 26.
Union State Line Lutheran Church led by Pastor L. A. Mathre announces services next Sunday July 26 at 10 45 AM and the Vacation Bible School closing exercises Friday evening July 24 at 8 30 PM at the church.
Corner of Seventh Street and Second Avenue announces church school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 50 led by Pastor Fred D Sawyer with services and school session details.
Mrs. Fred Sawyer and Mrs. Floyd Johnson present special music. Sermon subject titled Gods Magnet and baptism follow the morning service. Youth group meets at seven with Lloyd Boone Jr as leader. Members urged to attend as many Methodist camp meetings as possible.
Dolliver Huntington Methodist churches suspend preaching on Sundays July 26 and August 2 during Okoboji Bible Conference Week at the Methodist Camp on Okoboji Lake. Pilgrim age Day observes a 10:35 service. attendees should arrive early. Rev. CL Day, pastor.
At a joint meeting the Sunday school board and official board decided to dismiss Sunday school and morning worship on July 26 and August 2 during the annual Bible conference at the Methodist Campground. All Methodists and friends are urged to attend the meetings as much as possible.
Margaret Keith daughter of Archibald and Mrs Keith was born May 21 1860 in Campbelltown Argylshire Scotland. She emigrated to North Dakota in 1887 and married John Jackson September 5 1887. They lived in Emmons and Emmet counties then sheep ranching with Allen of Laurens. John Jackson died April 11 1940. Survived by son Chas P Jackson grandchildren and great grandchildren, plus a half sister and half brother in Scotland. Funeral drew relatives from Alpha Minnesota Spencer Iowa Aurora Illinois Lafayette Indiana Middletown Ohio Kettle River Minnesota Forbes North Dakota.
The War Production Board released about 46,000 electric ranges for public sale Friday afternoon to qualified buyers. About 70,000 ranges have been frozen in dealers and manufacturers since May 2. The order allows sale of all ranges in dealers hands and those with factory sale value.
Conservation notes report Iowa inland waters have stocked more than 30.25 million fish in the first half of 1942. Stockings target waters with adequate food, depth, and species suitability while expanding to provide near home angling amid rubber shortages. The program also notes a surge in hunting dogs as quail populations rise and hundreds of pointers and setters are being brood.
Bird dog owners statewide prepare for July 15 when it becomes legal again to train dogs on game birds in the wild. Reports from the quail indicate renewed activity and seasonal eagerness among handlers and kennels.
The war rationing plan releases 45 000 electric ranges to the public from a total 70 000, with 25 000 held for defense houses. Purchasers must certify need for a new range or available cooking equipment and home wiring. Ranges may support military agencies, but few will be used for that. Production has ceased and prices fall under general regulation.
Reports from the Fish and Wildlife Service say the largest duck population in over a decade will migrate from nesting grounds this fall. Iowa hunters, though hopeful, faced a disappointing season last year and have pressed for earlier opening hours. Requests directed to the State Conservation Commission are being sent to federal officers.
Mr and Mrs Lee Moore and family traveled to Mountain Grove Missouri to visit Mrs Buddy for several days. Emma and Nettie Hanson called at the Welsh home. Walter Glassnapp underwent appendicitis surgery in Estherville. John Gertsma and son plus Robert Ross of Rushmore Minnesota visited. Philip Peak Fred Hall families related hosted. James Elferston helped with oats. Vivian Dahl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dahl, broke her arm after a fall. Several local families hosted Sunday dinners including Krough, Gabrick Olson Christensen and others.
A dealer faced action for charging more than his highest March price as a special price ceiling targets manufacturers.
The article explains how Java fell to the Japanese cutting the world quinine supply, yet stocks in the United States are ample to last years. It notes government and industry efforts to build reserves and describes quinine use in malaria prevention and treatment, including doses, age adjustments, and mild side effects as temporary and preferable to severe illness.
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