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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
2
Army nutritionists issued daily milk guidelines to prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies. One pint of milk daily is required for soldiers, plus half pint in cooking or cheese. Air corps use dairy to aid night vision and reduce fatigue. milk boosts worker productivity and morale at war plants.
A recent report outlines soldier rations including 8 oz of fresh milk 2 oz of butter 1 oz of evaporated milk and 44 oz of cheese per man daily. The findings attributed to V R reflect the nutrition plan evaluated by military officials.
More than 100 delegates attended the Royal Neighbor district convention Thursday in Alagna. Highlights included welcomes from C A Phillips and Mrs. Florence Bridges, performances by Barbara Haggard and Rosalie Swanson, and four initiations. Estherville was named next year’s site.
Plan to attend the big American Legion celebration at Interlaken Park on July 4 and 5 featuring thrilling free acts band concerts rides shows and concessions. Fireworks light Hall Lake on July 4 with $500 in War Bonds to be awarded July 5. Dancing both nights with Don Stricklande Orchestra. Admission 20 cents children under 12 free.
Local observer reports cooler than usual conditions and significant rainfall over the past week. Temperatures ranged from 44 to 78 degrees with a notable low around 69 on Wednesday night. Also notes Ruby Hemmingson’s Texas to California trip and returns.
June Dairy Month gains national significance as wartime efforts hinge on dairy products. Nutritionists praise cheese butter and evaporated milk for vigor energy and vitamins aiding both fighting forces and production workers. The program began as Dairy Week in the 1930s then expanded nationally in 1935 under the National Dairy Council with Iowa materials distributed by the Iowa Dairy Industry Commission.
Roy Nelson of Greig and Co. mill was severely cut when his arm slipped through a window while helping his wife with laundry. The injury required stitches and he was discharged from hospital the same day but cannot work for some time. Miss Florence Dooley, cashier at S. and L. Clothing, is vacationing, visiting Chicago and Indianapolis.
An item notes the Bike Barber Shop relocating from Second Avenue South to the corner of Third Avenue South. It mentions Shirley Larson at Coleman, describing a celebration with relatives and a visit. Larson is employed by Greig and Company.
Mrs Frieda Mindeman of Chicago returned home after weeks with her sister Mrs G G Wheatley. Miss Evelyn Weeks has entered nurses training in Kansas City. Mr and Mrs Art Larson and family were Sunday guests at Chas Waughtal near Dunnell. Mr and Mrs George Richards and family of Waterloo are visiting Irving Martins this week.
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