Editorial do they mean Estherville editorial
A Des Moines Tribune piece recounts a letter to Miss Wayne alleging a brutal high school initiation in Estherville. Students and two teachers allegedly supervised 18 to 20 youths as they were stripped, beaten, doused with motor oil, and humiliated in a trench with eye violence. Parents fear retaliation if they complain, and the letter questions the school’s leadership and accountability.
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Pricilla Wayne
Des Moines Tribune
Esther
Estherville
the Tribune
Wayne
Hitler
Towa
Miss Wayne
Leadership and courage to curb crude initiations
A letter argues crude initiations by youths reflect leadership choice. It asserts strong, sane guidance can transform gangs into civic groups, urging public reform and personal responsibility while noting parents and victims fear publicity. The piece stresses collective effort over lone action to stop such acts.
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Jfoday
Our Nation’s Flag and Its Meaning Through Time
The article reflects on the June 14 1777 flag act establishing thirteen stripes and thirteen stars in blue for a new nation. It extols Old Glory as a unifying symbol embodying freedom, equality, and opportunity, defending it through peace and battle while honoring constitutional rights and religious liberty.
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Continental Congress
United States
Eaths
Jet
Carter Nolans
National Republic Magazine
Ringsted double ring wedding ceremony details
The Rev G C Pedersen officiated a double ring wedding in Ringsted. The bride wore a velouray marquisette gown with a train and a rose bud veil, carrying American Beauty roses. Bridesmaid Mildred Madsen wore pink. flower girl Susan Kochheiser wore yellow organdie. best man Cleo Hall wore white carnation boutonniere. The reception was at the bride’s parents' home in Ringsted. The couple, graduates from Ringsted and Ankeny highs, plan to reside in Des Moines after a Minnesota trip.
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Ringsted High School
Des Moines
Ankeny High School
Hiller Dairy
Minnesota
Methodist picnic replaces Alpha Club meeting at Riverside Park
Members of the Alpha Club of the Methodist Church plan a picnic at Riverside Park on Friday, June 19. Attendees are asked to bring drinks, dishes, silver, sandwiches, and a covered dish. Listed members include Mesdames Seven Aa gard, Edna Grey, Hans Harvege, Robert Maidment, Otto Riemer, Jess Rosberg and Carl Rosenow, with guests Mrs. Black, Mrs. Roy Tirevold and Mrs. Hogar Aa gard.
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Alpha Club
Methodist Church
Riverside Park
Evryone
Mesdames Seven Aagard
Edna Grey
Hans Harvege
Robert Maidment
Otto Riemer
Jess Rosberg
Carl Rosenow
Mrs. Black
Roy Tirevold
Hogar Aagard
Madsen Rambhurston Wedding May 30 in Estherville
Miss Myrtle Madsen daughter of Ringsted and Cleo Rambhorst son of Armstrong wed May 30 in the Estherville Lutheran parsonage. Rev L A Mathie read the ring service as Fred Rowe of Spirit Lake and a companion attended. The bride wore yellow with gardenias. Groom and attendant in green. reception details noted.
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Myrtle Madsen
Hang Madsen
Ringsted
Cleo Rambhorst
Adolph Ramhorst
Armstrong
Esthervile
L. A. Mathie
Fred: Rowe
Spirit Lake
Rambhorst
Ringsted High School
Barber and Mangold
Armstrong School
Carl Smith
White Shrine Members Meet Wednesday Evening
The White Shrine will meet on Wednesday evening June 17. A marriage occurred June 7 at three o'clock at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, uniting Evelyn Madsen daughter of Herman and Mrs. Madsen Ringsted with Paul Kochheiser son of Thomas and Mrs. Kochheiser Ankeny.
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White Shrine
Evelyn Madsen
Herman Madsen
Ringsted
Paul Kochheiser
Thomas Kochheiser
Ankeny
St. Paul's Lutheran Ch
Past Matrons Hold Friday Meeting Hosted by Mortons
Mrs Owen Morton and Miss Adelaide Nichols hosted the Past Matrons of the Order of the Eastern Star on Friday afternoon at Mrs Morton's home. After a brief business session led by Mrs Harry Simpson, attendees socialized and refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs Clyde Sanborn, worthy matron, and numerous members. no meetings in July and August due to vacation plans.
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Owen Morton
Adelaide Nichols
Order of the Eastern Star
Morton
Harry Simpson
Simpson
Henry Mahlum
E. I. Sandrel
Warren Dillon
K. J. McDonald
Lehman Rown
N. E. Dempney
Herman Lorenz
A C. Brown
Clarence Mathieson
G. K. Allen
M. J. Groves
Ella B. Jones
Roy Blazer
Elizabeth Colt
Clyde Sanborn
Local visitors and newborns documented in area notes
Mandan, North Dakota resident JOCALS W. G. Nichols visits son Irwin Nichols. Estherville couple Keith and Mrs Griffith welcome a baby boy born Friday morning. Clark's Grove Minnesota residents Martin and Mrs Jensen return home after graduation events involving Mrs Jensen’s nephew Charles Pratt. Fargo visitors Mrs Woodrow Wilson and son Jerry stay with J. E. Wilson family. Wilson to join later. Kenneth Turner of Cedar Rapids visits relatives and friends here.
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Keith Griffith
Estherville
Martin Jensen J
Clark's Grove
Minn
Leon Pratt
Charles Pratt
Jensen
Kenneth ‘Turner
Cedar Rapids
News of Early Days June 14 1922 Vindicator and Republican
Report from Spencer and surrounding areas notes the death of Noland Jones at 27 after an appendicitis operation, and funeral for Clifford Jones in American Legion rooms before burial in Brooksville. Marriage licenses issued to Joan Storm and August Kasman. Lyle Alexander and Kathryn Halpenny. Creta Brown wed Glenn Pullen, Leta Stone wed Harod Fox, Alvira Thompson wed Winnie Ericson. Olaf Opsal and spouse welcomed twins June 12. Lydia Jacobsen earned a Master of Science in Home Economics at Iowa State College Ames, where Henry Wallace delivered a notable commencement address. over 450 degrees awarded.
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Noland Jones
H. Jones
Spencer
Clifford Jones
American Legion Club
Brooksville
Joan Storm
August Kasman
Fairmont
Lyle Alexander
Huntington
Kathryn Halpenny
South Dakota
Creta Brown
Henry Brown
Glenn Pullen
Leta Stone
Fred Stone
Harod Fox
Alvira Thompson
H. W. Thompson
Winnie Ericson
Olaf Opsal
Armstrong
Iowa State College
Ames
Lydia Jacobsen
Estherville
Henry Wallace
Agricultur
30 Years Ago Marriages and Births in Vindicator Notes
from the June 12, 1912 files, records multiple local weddings including Cathryn Donnelly and Leo Ash in Conception Junction and Hattie Westrum with John Osmundsen, plus engagements announced by Mrs. Joe Youngerman. Also notes infant births for Brown Wandeland, Erickson, and Rokenbrodt families, with Cedar Rapids and Idaho connections.
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Vindicator
Republican
Cathryn Donnelly
Leo Ash
Conception Junction
Chicago
Points
Michigan
Estherville
Mr. Ash
Rock Island Railroad
Hattie Westrum
John Osmundsen
Church of Christ
H. C. Hurd
Joe Youngerman
Mattie Youngman
August Guttenberg
St. Paul
Winny Trousdale
Cedar Rapids
Oak Hill
Art Brown
Lars Wandeland
Erick Erickson
M. W. Rokenbrodt Borty
Rokenbrodts
Desserts With Cherries Even In War Time
Cherry trees will hang heavy with fruit and wives promise year round desserts. Canned fresh or frozen cherries fixable in many ways for pies puddings and desserts. recipes cover canning freezing and packing with tips for water pack and syrup methods. Include honey cherry juice butter cornstarch and crust steps for a cherry pie and lattice top with whipped cream or meringue as a finish.
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Frost
Vaney
Maximizing mileage under gas rationing aims
The text urges driving at optimal speeds to achieve the best miles per gallon during gas rationing. It provides test figures showing mpg at various speeds, noting that greater efficiency occurs at lower speeds, especially for limited weekly gas. It emphasizes safety while seeking distance with limited fuel.
Armstrongs Welcome Son After June Seventh Birth
The Armstrong family announced the birth of a son on June 7. A light Friday frost halted early vegetable growth, damaged only a few bean patches, with no other harm reported.
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Armstrong
Two Spirit Lake Men Sign Up For Alaska Highway Work
Spirit Lake men George O'Neal and Elfis Farle join Graves Construction Company of Melvin to work on the Alaska highway toward the Canadian border. They expect assignment near Slana, about 200 miles southeast of Fairbanks, and may depart Spirit Lake this week.
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Spirit Lake
Alaska
Fran
Canada
George O'Neal
Elfis Farle
Graves Construction Company
Melvin
Slana
Fairbanks
Soldiers of Production at General Electric Plants
Soldiers of Production depicts G E workers in vital jobs each wearing safeguards. A sandblaster shields his breathing with a nose mask while another in a GE plant tests turbine castings for ships. A cold room researcher in a GE lab evaluates high altitude airplane instruments. A welder’s arc helmet protects the worker from blindness in the arc flash.
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America
Plante of
General Electric
Frankenstein
Uncle Bam
Mars
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Esmerville
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Silver Leaf Club
Frank Smith
Fred Simon
Don Coleman
Morris Irwin
Joe Halland
Alfred Anderson
Clarence Juhi
Wm. Rosenow
Wim. Rosen
Madsen
Ramhurst
Navy
U.S. Treasuey Department
Evelyn Madsen OF
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W. G. Nichols
Irwin Nichols
Mr. Nichols
Mandan
N. Dak
Midwest
Standard Oil
CAR Conservation Headquarters
the Vindicator
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