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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
7
Farmers' forum invites participation on topics of special interest with an open discussion format. Local organizers encourage volunteers, growers, and agricultural workers to share perspectives, ask questions, and engage with experts. The event aims to foster dialogue on farming challenges and policy issues.
Ingham contrasts old European landholding with American expansion, warning against land speculation and debt. He sketches an English estate tale of three sons, noting that thrift and sustainable farming profits outrun speculative schemes. The piece argues cooperation over monopoly, citing dairy price drops as evidence.
Des Moines reports record farm youth participation in the Iowa State Fair 4-H club events, with 2,000 youngsters expected. Beef, pig, sheep, and calf contests include extensive county representation and added prizes such as trips to the national club Congress and scholarships. County leaders in baby beef and pig club enrollments include Muscatine Johnson Marshall Shelby Decatur Wayne Warren and Polk Madison Clinton Marshall Jasper. The fair begins August 25 for judging and runs to September 2 for the baby beef sale.
Francis Solomonson visited friends in Dolliver last week while local gatherings included a church yard improvement plan and a surprise birthday picnic for John. Maple Hill 4 H met with visitors, the kitten ball team beat Cylinder 2-1, and families hosted dinners and garden gatherings across Maple Hill and Arm strong.
Local 4-H rally at Estherville city hall drew several mothers and club members with praises for balanced meals and a first place in a stunt. Mary Berniece Reid heads to Ames for the 4-H convention. Various visits record social rounds, church group plans, and local road bridge completion reopening. The weekly column also notes injuries, pastoral visits, and summer travels among residents.
Mrs Harriet Cargill accompanied Mr and Mrs Joe Durham of Estherville to Mason City Monday where she visited at her sister Mrs Harold Jorgensen s home Lucile Nelson visited her grandmother Mrs Rose Booth in Estherville A miscellaneous shower was held at the John Wells home Wednesday
The article notes heavy rains in the southern infested region reduce grasshopper numbers, with millions killed and reforming belts along roadsides. Northern areas like North Dakota and Minnesota face hotter, drier weather, winging stages approaching and possible damage to late crops. Minnesota leads a coordinated control effort distributing 280 tons of poisoned bran bait daily, praised as effective while farmers plan additional applications.
Mrs C E Sullivan of Chicago visited at the L P Stillman home and plans to return to Dolliver. Velma Ault aided at Roe home. Abbie Ault shopped in Estherville. Ladies Aid met at the church annex with a delicious supper. Dolliver beat Ceylon 3 to 1 in baseball. numerous residents and visitors attended dances, shows, and picnics in Estherville Huntington and nearby towns.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank MacRavey and Joan joined by Mrs. May MacRavey of Madison hosted supper at Otto Opheim’s. R. J. Rasmussen and children visited Sauk Centre. several families attended suppers and visits at Hands Park, Arnolds Park, Jackson, and Heron Lake with relatives.
Mrs. Fred Johnson and daughter visited Mrs. Robert Maidment Friday afternoon. Earl Barfoot and family called on his parents in Dolliver Saturday. Ole Lee of Dunnell recuperating after appendicitis operation Friday. Earl Sidles of Estherville plowing corn for his brother Dick. Mrs. Will Hageman and children visited Estherville Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Matthies visited their son in Dunnell Wednesday evening. Mrs. W. C. Williams and Miss Hattie Griffith spent Thursday afternoon at Harvegos. Earl Barfoot helped Pete Koford at the elevator Monday.
The Iowa Supreme Court declared the three year old legislative expense account act unconstitutional in a ruling by Justice James W. Kindig. The decision blocks payment of expenses to lawmakers under the act and renews an injunction against state officers. A related suit from Carroll County is awaiting action.
Mr and Mrs John Winter and children N C Hoover and W B H Schneckloth were callers at Peter Rasmussen home Monday. Gordon Gruelke and children visited Albert Knutson. Garland Peterson worked for R J Rasmussen for a few days. Eva Ohpeim was an overnight guest at A H Nasby. W H Schneckloth and daughter Violet visited J J Schneckloth Sunday. Alva and Alvina Resmussen Garland Peterson and August Jensen enjoyed Sunday evening at Interlaken Park FE C Meyer visited Peter Rasmussen Friday evening. John Winter visited E E Cooper home Estherville Friday. Peter Rasmussen Marvin visited W V Peterson Tuesday evening. A H Nasby and children with others picnicked. Frank MacRavey and Joan, May MacAvey, Otto Opheim and children, Conrad Opheim, Henry Olson and Ingeborg Opheim attended. Fort Defiance park Sunday group to Alberts home Tuesday eve to charm the newlyweds. Neighbors and friends of Julia Knutson shocked by her sudden death last Thursday. Sympathy extended to relatives. Rudie Stade dined with Albert Knute son Sunday. Some 4-H members attended club picnic at Pish Lake. Cottonwood and Jackson county clubs attended. two counties competed in racks and kittenball. Alva Rasmussen represented W W club Petersburg in girls kittenball. Attendees included Supt Carl Ry bore, Misses Arlene Nasby, Beulah Gilbert, Alva Rasmussen, Raymond Bringle, Leslie Hausfield. R
A multi group picnic planned by Methodist, Presbyterian and Lutheran Sunday schools at Interlaken Park. Local visits include Laura Ruble and family en route to California and Ed Hanson along with the Halfa and Atwood families. Kathryn Ragsdale and Lester Church wedding in Eldora is noted with Ragsdale as a former school music instructor. General note on Chicago conventions and a two day free celebration at Interlaken Park July 3 and 4 featuring acts, concerts, fireworks and Benson's Recording Band.
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