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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
3
Entry details from the Estherville post office mention zones One and Two and other zones with year references and unclear codes. The fragmented text notes Emmet and Wahi zones and general postal classifications without clear outcomes or dates.
A speech lists qualifications for the next U S president focusing on conviction and courage, opposition to minority pressure, support for a strong labor policy, states rights, return of wartime powers to elected officials, efficient government, and America first principles. Delegates at the Republican National Convention will present a nominee in June for the 1945 to 1949 period.
Maury Maverick of the Smaller War Plants Corporation pressed the Senate Small Business Committee for priority for small firms as war output concentrates in big industry. He warned against quotas and urged allotments that keep civilian production profitable, insisting new small business should not be shut out. The text also includes other wartime items and poems.
A fierce wind and rain storm struck Hunter and Heron Lake townships in Jackson county. The George Klinker farm barn and outbuildings were destroyed while Lakefield cemetery lost trees and tombstones. The cyclone path traced north toward Lakefield, marking one of the worst storms in years, echoing an earlier 11 year prior destruction on the same farm.
L A Range, a vegetable grower near Wallingford, has produced new potatoes by the Fourth of July for the last thirty-two years. He also brought a three and a half foot garter snake skin to the office, noting it is in one piece and shows the eye area.
A Ball Brothers Home Service expert explains 13 rules to prevent yeast mold and bacteria in canned foods. Emphasizes selecting fresh produce, using proper jars, inspecting lids, washing vegetables, precooking and packing hot, adding salt sparingly, and using steam pressure or boiling water canners. Warns against tasting before cooling and reboiling leftovers.
The Catholic Daughters of America held their final meeting of the year in the Blue room of the Gardston hotel. After dinner officers were installed in a ceremonious rite with Father J. J. Keane as chaplain and numerous members named to offices and committees. Guests included Mrs. Isabell Graff and Coletta Graff of Spencer.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Brown observed their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday June 11 with a party hosted by their daughter Betty and Mrs Tillie Fox. The home featured peony bouquets and a three tiered cake with a miniature bride and groom, guests included Rev and Mrs C L Forsser and several other relatives and friends.
The Pythian Sisters met in the K of P hall for their last meeting until fall. They planned a rummage sale for June 24 and a family picnic at seven p.m. on June 27 in the hall. A luncheon was served by hostesses Megs, Mrs. Henrietta Smith, and Miss Eleanor Smith.
Knights of Columbus met Tuesday night in the I. O. O. F. hall for officer elections. E. G. Stavros was named grand knight with John Koster deputy grand knight and R. Ward chancellor. Other officers include Eugene Misenet recording secretary Henry J. Nepps treasurer Leslie Chapman advocate Hector O Riley warden Henry Soeth outside guard Henry Strum inside guard and Carl Malgrem trustee. A social hour followed the meeting with refreshments served.
Lakin Cleaners remain closed for several weeks for machinery repairs and painting. The Grace Episcopal Ladies Guild plans a rummage sale on Saturday June 17 at the telephone building near Central and Seventh. Mrs. Claude Olen of Wenglatchees Earl visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids with brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Chas Robinson and mother Mrs L C Robins on and sister Mrs Duara Earl both of Cedar Rapids. Mrs Verog Benda 55 of Cherokee died after extended illness with burial at Spirit Lake. born in Jackson county Minn, sister of Uriah Upte.
A confirmation service at Estherville Lutheran Church inducted sixteen members including Joyce Aanonson William Berven Marion Louise Bringle Phyllis van Bringle Vera Grinde Meredith House June Ingvall Roger Kirke gaard Victor Mortenson Richard Nelson Doris Ruby Delores Sifrit Joyce Stearns Betty Sunde Thetmik Thorsland and Wayne Wogen Adult baptismal candidates were June Ingvall Delores Sifrit and Justine Heidecker Two babies were baptised Mary Ann Kinnard daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Kinnard and Joyce Lorraine Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Merlyn Clark.
Miss Margaret Kennedy, a Davenport high school speech pathology teacher, was offered a part time instructor post at the University of Iowa summer school in speech pathology. The position overlaps five weeks with her Davenport duties, and she may continue graduate studies during the appointment.
Bob Stretch Schryver has been named basketball coach for Sibley schools, after a career as a center and key factor in local teams' winning streaks. He previously lived in the area with his family and will lead basketball and other athletics at the district.
Mrs J As Murray of Soares Point Wisconsin arrived Saturday for a month long visit with Enid Copeland in Estherville. Also visiting are Mrs Martinez and her daughter from Monterrey Mexico, married four years to A Martinez son of Dr A Martinez de la Garza. Mr Martinez represents General Refractories in the north of Mexico, and Mrs Martinez shares stories of Monterrey life and old world culture. She holds dual citizenship American by birth and Mexican through marriage.
Troop No. 21 of Estherville Boy Scouts plans a scrap paper drive on Sunday afternoon June 18 starting at 2 p m Bundles should be left at houses or business fronts for street visibility The drive aims to raise funds to buy equipment and follows a spring effort that yielded proceeds. Also noted are local residents traveling to Miami Florida for visits and minor clinic patients listed by name with hospital plans.
The Rev Kenneth Torvik of Portland and his son Daniel attended a Norwegian Lutheran church conference in Minneapolis. Guests at the Torvik home last week included Mr and Mrs Thomas Torvik and their sons from Fairmont. Mr William J Schwartz marked an anniversary and relatives were visited. Mrs Omer Nay of Hartlebach Pa visits Estherville with her family and in laws.
Patrick's Parish Father Anne Keane announces Sunday Mass at 7:30 and 9:00 during June July August and September. Regular Holy Communion services and Sodality meetings for Fourth Young Ladies and Fifth Knights of Columbus are listed. A quote from Spenser and a moral exhortation urge truth and gentle rebuke of wrong.
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