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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1934
Page
3
Thieves broke into the Estherville Public Library during the night, taking a little over a dollar from the cash drawer. The southeast basement window was ajar and plants on the ledge were moved, suggesting entry. The librarian notes the safe door was unlocked with two small drawers broken but nothing of value remained in the safe.
Miss Ruth Raife, seven year pupil of Miss Nora Harker, performed at city hall in a recital featuring classical pieces by Bach Handel and Chopin, Bohemian Smetana, Debussy and Rachmaninoff, praised for tone, speed, and contrast. The program closed with Polichinelle.
Mr and Mrs Sheridan Grove of Lawn Ridge Illinois were in Estherville after the death of Mrs Charles Kilgore when a telephone call Saturday notified them of Emery Stewart 65 brother of Mrs Grove and of the deceased. Mr Stewart died at 9 am Saturday eight days after his sister. Funeral services were held Monday. The Groves' son joined them Saturday night and they returned to Lawn Ridge Sunday morning.
President Roosevelt plans a Rochester Minnesota visit to attend a ceremony presenting national American Legion citations to Dr William J Mayo and Dr Charles H Mayo for distinguished service to veterans and humanity. The Mayo brothers will receive honors from the national Legion in Indianapolis May 4.
The state liquor commission and Governor Herring seek public sentiment on whether Estherville should have a state liquor store. Voters may indicate their views by submitting their names optional and without signatures.
John Warrington announces new sub-stations to broaden the National Reemployment Service in Emmet county. A permanent local sub-agent will refer employers to job seekers, with registrations at the head office only. Sub-agents listed include Neill Finn Dolliver Curt Larsen Maple Hill Mr Karnes Ringsted J Camden Armstrong Torreson Brothers Wallingford.
Royal Neighbor juveniles will meet Wednesday afternoon at the Odd Fellow hall. Spirit Lake and Graettinger lodges will bring candidates to Estherville for initiation. Juvenile deputy Mrs Schmidt of Hampton and Royal Neighbor deputy Mrs Mabel Potter of Spencer will attend and officiate. A luncheon will follow.
Miss Eleanor Smith underwent an operation Friday afternoon at 4 o clock at the University Hospital in Iowa City where her right foot was amputated ten inches above the ankle. She is getting along nicely and Stanley Smith who took her to Iowa City is expected home today. She had suffered an infection in her foot for some time and doctors advised immediate amputation. Address Ward C 51 University Hospital Iowa City Iowa.
A representative of the Old Age Pension Assistance Commission visited Estherville to audit head tax payments. Of 7,498 eligible residents in Emmet County only about 4,167 has been collected. Irene Kohli, county welfare worker, said 112 applications have been filed, urging timely tax payment to ensure proportional distribution of old age assistance.
Four miles of highway 169 in Kossuth county will be paved through federal relief funds in Iowa. Contracts are expected to be let in August with work starting about September first. The project runs south from Algona from the spring paving ending at the fair grounds corner.
Miss Rhodes demonstration team specialist from Iowa State College extension service aided the county 4-H girls demonstration teams last week. She offered general suggestions then assisted each group individually, with attendance high for the busy season.
Rev. Father John Kelly, son of Ayrshire residents, and nephew of Father J. J. Kelly of Graettinger, has been named a chaplain in the U S Army. He will report for duty at Fort George Meade in Maryland around mid August, per the Emmetsburg Reporter.
Miss Irene Kohl A C Bringle A V Bormann and Attorney F J Kennedy visit Fort Dodge to decide if a rehabilitation program can launch in Emmet county The plan aims to reinstate rural families making them self supporting and remove them from poor relief lists Funds come from the federal government with monthly budgets and program submissions to the state rehabilitation committee for approval.
A northwest district meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held Saturday at the Inn on Lake Okoboji. Mrs. Alex Johnston asks all attending members to reserve by Thursday evening. Mrs. O E Smith of Spirit Lake chairs and Lake chapter will assist in entertaining. The session starts 10 30 a m with talks by committee chairmen. Luncheon at 12 30 p m followed by a speech by Mrs Brenton and Mrs B C Higgins of Spencer.
Last week's heat eased to a 50 degree low Friday with continued cool, little prospect of rain. Official temps reported by A. O. Peterson cover the preceding 24 hours, with highs of 101 96 96 96 86 and lows of 72 63 60 50 60. Outlook for July 30 to August 4 calls for near normal to warmer temps and little precipitation across the Upper Mississippi Valley, Lower Missouri Valley, and Northern and Central Great Plains.
Mrs. Frances DeLoss has begun excavating for a fifth cottage on her South Eighth street lot, part of a yearlong series of builds on her owned parcels.
Social welfare worker Miss Irene Kohl appeals for rhubarb apples or any fruit to aid Emmet County relief. The county aims to can about 18 000 cans this year with 1500 already stored at the county farm. Peas beet greens beans and corn are being canned this week. more produce will follow. The state donated 2000 tin cans and 2000 glass jars. a sealer and pressure cooker were added. Canned items must be cleaned and sterilized with can tops and paper removed. cleaned cans from sanitary storage are accepted.
Emmetsburg mourns the loss of H. W. Beebe clothing man for over fifty years and W. L. Linderman a longtime resident and attorney. Linderman, partner of the late George B. McCarty, later worked in real estate and abstracts. Both men influential in town improvements, died last Sunday and were buried Tuesday in Mason City circles.
Plans for the 1984 Clay County Fair are nearly finished says Leo C. Dailey. About $20,000 has been spent on painting and grounds improvements. The six day event starts Monday and ends Saturday with harness races Monday Wednesday Thursday and Friday and auto races Tuesday and Saturday. Purses rise and a special kids day Monday and a Saturday wedding are featured plus Bayes and Speck in a new musical night show. Many locals expect to attend again this fall.
Eighteen bids were received for the 11,200 square feet federal building site in Algona with two bids after the filing hour. Prices ranged from 3000 to 11000 dollars. J T Nelson district site agent will be in Algona August 3 to inspect proposed sites.
Mrs Adbert Johnson 69 died Thursday after a yearlong illness. Funeral held Sunday at 2 30 at the Christian church with Rev M A Lowe officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. She lived on a farm near Dunnell before moving to Estherville 14 years ago. Survivors include husband Clarence of Fort Dodge two daughters Mrs H Munson Sherburn Minn and Mrs Gertrude Barlow Huntington five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
State liquor control commission reports show a retail liquor store in Algona earning an estimated $304 monthly profit from about $3,100 in sales. Liquor costs total $2,306 with running expenses around $760, leaving a gross profit near $1,064 per month.
Federal employees in Esther ville and retirees gathered Friday evening to honor recently retired postmaster Fred Robinson. Attendees included numerous families and colleagues. Lerdahl gave the presentation, and Robinson received a traveling case as a token of esteem at the North Sixth Street home after an evening of games and socializing.
M Behrens of Cedar Falls was hired as athletic coach at Graettinger schools. Behrens has four years teaching experience at Orton Minnesota. The board also hired Miss Irene Hibbs of LeGrande as home economics teacher, with prior teaching at Havelock and Montour.
A summary shows 3169 contracts under the corn hog control program in Kos suth County. Ten year average yield would drop by 2 064 957 bushels, with farmers set to receive 0.30 per bushel totaling 619 217.17 dollars. Hog producers gain 829 851.10 dollars, based on 5 dollars per head for 75 percent of the average slaughter in 1982 33.
L J Hayes of Manly is appointed superintendent of the Dakota division of the Rock Island railroad to succeed A L Haldeman who retires due to ill health. Hayes will base in Cedar Rapids with F E Martin remaining as superintendent of the west end. The change takes effect tomorrow. J E Henderson of Trenton Mo will succeed Hayes as train master of the Iowa Minnesota division at Manly.
During the Des Moines Democratic gathering Hon. Ed Maniece pressed the Liquor Commission on plans for a local Estherville store. An investigation was promised, with citizens urged to sign ballots printed on the page and mailed or dropped at the office to gauge public opinion by week’s end.
Neal Timmons received 16 days in jail or a 50 dollar fine after being arrested by City Officer L. L. Jones for driving at excessive speed within Estherville. Harry Van Valkenburg, arrested Sunday by Officer Ed Case for intoxication, was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Mayor M. K. Whelan but paroled on good behavior. Myron Van Valkenburg was sentenced to five days of hard labor after Friday’s arrest for intoxication while serving a ten day hard labor sentence. he was paroled after failure to stay clean.
Heat and dryness battered Iowa corn with southern fields scorched and tassels burned while northern and central areas show fair to good development. Estherville reports corn at 58 cents per bushel as thousands of bushels under government seal have been sold in Emmet County recently.
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