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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1934
Page
2
Emmet county ministers oppose a liquor store in Estherville while others urge government backed sales to combat bootleg trade and support tax relief. The piece defends taxes and outlines local political opinions, noting water supply pride, a potential Senate candidate J. W. Morse, windbreak plans, and various regional issues.
Mrs. W. G. McAdoo, 43, obtained a divorce from her 71-year-old husband after living together for over twenty years. She cites his Washington life and California climate as health issues, noting Mr. McAdoo has become a U.S. senator in California. The case highlights marital strain amid differing ages and public honors.
Mrs Ed Sanborn of three City spent the weekend in Estherville as guest of Mrs M H Schleeman. Several residents traveled for visits and shopping with relatives in Algona Chicago Des Moines Minneapolis and Huntington. Local residents announce relocations and employment changes while others visit family and friends across Iowa Minnesota Illinois and California.
Laws from the era reveal hunting restrictions and seasons that differ from today. It notes that quail could not be shot on public highways, pinnated grouse had a September to December open season, woodcock could be taken from July 10 to January 1, and wild turkey hunting ran from November 1 to the end of season.
Visitors to the Colonial Village at A Century of Progress tour the replica of Paul Revere's home. The exhibit highlights Revere copper work including a copper bolt from the USS Constitution and a rolled sheath copper sheet made by Revere in 1804. E H R Revere, a descendant, is an official of Revere Copper and Brass Inc which presents the replica.
London introduces a new water bus service with twelve vessels planned to run 14 minute stops along the Thames. Each boat seats 100, travels at 17 knots, and fares align with road omnibus prices. Express boats will serve top points including the Houses of Parliament.
An executive order signed by President Roosevelt allocates 15 million dollars in emergency funds for a massive climate control project. A 100 mile wide windbreak belt will run from the Canadian border to the Texas panhandle through North Dakota to Oklahoma, with 90 percent of spending paid to farmers for planting and care. Completion target is 1944 with planting to begin by 1936.
Emmet county delegates to the Republican state judicial convention met in Marshalltown last Wednesday and nominated four supreme court candidates. Willam D. Evans of Hampton Truman H. Stevens of Hamburg James W. Kindig of Sioux City were named for full term re elections and Justin George C. Claussen of Clinton for the short term expiring December 1 1936. Claussen had been appointed to replace the late Justice Edgar A Morling. The vote was unanimous and the convention adjourned.
Compliments to Miss Stearns wife of Carl Van Hoven of Spencer given a miscellaneous shower by Mrs. Guy Nicholson. A 1:30 dessert luncheon followed with bridge. high, second, and low scores awarded. Attendees included Gertrude Mohr, Bertha Gaard, and many named locals. gifts were described as lovely and useful. Also notes travels and other local arrivals and a family visit at Kimball.
A string of visits and social calls dot the Estherville scene with Stella Petersen and family, J. P. Schmidt and Skovgaard households hosting guests from Ames Des Moines and Spirit Lake. Teachers and clergy are noted with Stella Petersen preparing to teach Ringsted high school, and others, including Mr. and Mrs. Emil Gammelgaard and Miss Elvira Klatt, visiting relatives and attending local events.
The Vindicator and Republican omitted J. H. Willey of near Estherville from Emmet county’s delegates. Max Soeth was elected as a delegate but did not attend the convention.
Mr and Mrs Wes Streator of Mankato Minnesota spent Sunday in Estherville visiting Mr and Mrs M M Knapp and Mr and Mrs Alex Aataaten. Miss Lucille Snider of Hartley is visiting Miss LaVaune Bagan and is a former Estherville resident.
A free afternoon and evening concert and vaudeville at Interlaken Park on Sunday August 5. A drawing at Roll er Rink on Friday August 3 offers a $50 radio prize to a lucky attendee.
For sale or trade two registered Guernsey bull calves and several registered heifers or heifer calves. Contact Geo A Nichols Estherville Iowa for details.
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