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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1945
Page
3
Local column reports numerous service members with new addresses and postings overseas including Lt. John Ralfe in Italy, Raymond Masbrook in the Philippines, Gerald Dally in the Philippines, and Stanley Egertson in Belgium. Notes promotions, wounds, prisoners of war in Germany, and family visits amid World War II mobilization.
Way back to the front he met Pvt William Warrington who serves with the infantry. Pvt Mans Danielson who has served two years in the Southwest Pacific is spending a 21 day furlough at Dolliver with his family, after which he will report to Hot Springs Arkansas.
Sheldon captured the Lakes conference title by beating Spirit Lake for their ninth win in 10 starts. Estherville tied for fifth with Spirit Lake, while Spirit Lake and Storm Lake handed Estherville four losses. Estherville beat Sheldon once, and Spencer finished second in the standings. Next week, most teams enter sectional playoffs with Estherville facing Spirit Lake at Spirit Lake and Spencer heading to Le Mars for a Friday game.
Gruver’s championship girls basketball team earns a spot in the upper bracket after a 36 34 district final victory over Cylinder at Gruver gym. Leland beat Wesley 46 30 in the consolation game to cap the district finals night.
Terril Milford and Arnolds Park won their sectional games last night at Spirit Lake while Ringsted and Armstrong took second round victories at Swea City. Tonight at Swea City Dolliver faces Grant Township at 7:30 and Lakota meets Halfa at 8:45. At Spirit Lake Terri faces Okoboji Township at 7:30 and Grover meets Lake Park at 8:45.
A premeeting was held in Terril Monday night to oppose suspension of passenger trains on the M and St L railroad through the town. The plan would cut one train each way daily, leaving Terril with no bus or other contact to the outside. The line runs from Winthrop Minnesota to Fort Dodge and has served Terril since 1901. Enined Bridson chaired the protest. E G Untledt was secretary, with committees formed to forward protests to officials.
Motherville stores will stay open until 10 p.m. on Saturdays starting March 24 continuing a late closing practice. A Chamber poll shows 65 percent support on March 24 and 35 percent on March 17, with weather and barter noted as factors influencing retailer votes.
The Wallingford Lutheran community mourns Pastor Svein Strand who died Sunday morning February 18, 1945, at Fairmont hospital after a long career in several Iowa Minnesota churches. Survived by Olaf Strand of Wallingford Agnes Walden of Fairmont and Lauritz Strand of Ledyard. Funeral held February 22 at Wallingford Lutheran with Rev L G Hinderaker presiding. Burial Riverside cemetery beside his wife, deceased 1941.
Jay E. Greene died February 15 at his Superior home after a stroke. Born April 23, 1866 in Michigan, he was 77 years nine months and 22 days old. Survived by widow Nettie and several nieces and nephews, with funeral at Superior church conducted by Rev. C. K. Hudson. Interment in East Side cemetery beside his daughter Mabie. Out of town mourners included W. J. Reynolds and W. O. Miles of Lake City, Frank Greene of Jackson, Mae Greene and son of Albert Lea, and William Sylvester of Spirit Lake.
Charles Molter infant son of Mr. and Mrs Moller of Itsborough died Friday evening February 10 due to a physical condition. He was baptized that day and funeral services were conducted Sunday February 18 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church by Pastor St A Horn. Mourning the loss are the parents and siblings Mab.
Verne and Carol attended along with a grandmother. Out-of-town relatives at the service included Afr. and Mrs. Martin Weelnitz of Madeira Minnesota, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Weaver of Walnut Grove Minnesota, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bruhn of Spirit Lake. The three women are sisters of Mrs. Moller.
Sunny mild day prompts widespread farm-to-farm moves as families shift households and equipment to new farm or town homes. Numerous migrations accompany moving from Estherville Armstrong Dolliver Ringsted and nearby areas to sites including Wallingford Huntington and Lakeside farm two miles north of Dolliver.
A fragment from an 1890s or early 20th century page mentions a Tad at 844.8 near 10th street, between Iw and Aye. The legible bits indicate a street address or column label with unclear context.
Robert G Stricker and Yeoman M Narewski offer Coast Guard recruitment in Sioux City through March 20. Youths 17 with one year of high school, no color blindness, and clean records may apply. women 20 to 36 are sought for SPARS to replace personnel in Hawaii. Applications at the Yost 203 Office Building, then Omaha for medicals and Manhattan Beach NY for training.
Rosary for William Fahey who died Saturday in Long Beach California will be recited tonight at 8 30 p m at the Al Bagd home and a requiem high mass will be held Friday morning at 9 Spurtai will be in St Patrick cemetery The body arrived in Baotherville this morning
Marion Snodgrass long time pharmacist at Jay Johnston Drug Co Estherville and later at Waverly Ia buys a Belle Plaine drugstore. Mr and Mrs Snodgrass and son Donald will move March 1 to Belle Plaine for the new arrangement.
Casa Loma announced that it will close after a new government ruling requires a midnight closing hour for all places of amusement. Manager Linn Federberg said Wednesday was the last night of business as the policy takes effect.
A 123 day program in the high school shop repaired eleven tractors and two pickup trucks. Workers included Stanley Mashee and others under the vocational agriculture department. The course aimed to prepare farm machines for wartime production.
Estherville school teachers and city manager Russell Peterson met at the high school to study House File 417 prepared by a special committee on public employees retirement systems. The group examined the bill’s intent and provisions and sought reactions from those covered by the plan. State Rep. George Robb urged no discussion to ensure a report could be sent to the House floor.
Mr and Mrs Cart A Miggins announce a daughter born Bat morning at Holy Family hospital. Nels Peterson of Wallingford is a patient at Holy Family hospital. Harold Peterson of Swea City had major surgery Saturday morning at Loty Family hospital. Charles Zare admitted Friday to Holy Family Hospital as medical patient. Mrs Pat Conton is a medical patient at Holy Family hospital. Mrs D J Mathieson had a major operation this morning at Holy Family hospital. Injuries from a tractor accident Wednesday him receiving treatment at Holy Family hospital. Mr and Mrs Mel Roupe of West Bend announce a birth a son this morning at Park View clinic. Boy weighed eight pounds four ounces. Mr and Mrs George Root announce a daughter born Wednesday night at Holy Family hospital. Mrs Root is Ruby Jackson, daughter of Charles and Mrs Jackson. Mr Root is in service.
A 211 high single bowled Tuesday evening in the Commercial Bowling League was reported incorrectly in Wednesday's paper and later corrected.
Estherville Pla-Mor will face a Terril women’s bowling team Sunday at 7:30 PM on the Pla-Mor alleys in Estherville. The meet highlights local bowling action with two competing women’s teams.
Firemen were called to the Ambrose Conway residence on North Fifth Street Saturday at 11 PM when the home filled with smoke caused by a clogged chimney.
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