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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1933
Page
3
Henry Ford and his son offer to supply all the capital for two new banks to take over troubled Detroit banks. He declines to be a director or minority stockholder, citing original banking ideas. He recalls a past encounter where bankers demanded control in exchange for loan extension, which he repaid in full with interest.
Ford is described as an autocrat who rejects traditional methods and demands testing new approaches. He bought out minority shareholders to shift profits into plant and price reductions, and financed Detroit’s city hospital, appointing non doctors to run it for public benefit, aiming for superior care and comfort.
The piece blames the nations financial system for downturns, citing resignations and disclosures before a senatorial committee. It calls for reorganization and rehabilitation of banking methods, noting weak banks and a need for honest bankers. It also mentions Mrs. Schroeder planning a Sunday trip to Fontanelle to visit her mother.
A Iowa emergency relief program funded by a federal loan to Gov Clyde Herring provides Emmet County with 2500 monthly for February March and April to aid the unemployed. Local officials oversee work projects at Fort Defiance State Park Riverside Park and other sites with meals and groceries issued on state approved lists.
The American Legion held a Thursday meeting in Des Moines with Commander Dan Howard and Dr. A. I. Reed delivering reports. A banquet followed in honor of Ray Kennedy, who recently received the Purple Heart for military merit. Kennedy gave a brief speech as about 45 members attended.
L. E. White was named constable of Estherville township at Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting. The office was vacated by Tom Nivison who resigned after being elected justice of the peace following the death of Dr. W. P. Galloway.
The Esther ville Little Symphony presents next Sunday March 12 at City Hall at 3 pm with soprano N H McKerral singing Puccini. Program includes Grieg Peer Gynt Suite four movements, two light numbers Memory's Garden and Twilight in Benares, and Safranek Atlantis suite with a four part sequence. Conductor Mrs June Caldwell directs. no admission charge.
Wednesday evening at the north dining room of the Presbyterian church the Taxis group held a pleasant gathering. Mrs. Thos. Mann directed an old fiddlers contest with Sam Blacketer Dad Holmes and Sam Morris performing. Morris was joined by his uncle Mr. Walker. Holmes and Walker are elderly. The program also included group singing led by Dorothy Ehlers a junior college quartet and a burlesque Chang es at the White House acted by Evelyn Norby Bernard Jackson Robert Hansen Madge Crone and Arlene Reed. Box lunches were auctioned off by B A Burns. Mr and Mrs Art Beatty and children visited Ed Beatty in Milford Sunday.
The term honeymoon recalls a custom from ancient Germanic weddings when newlyweds drank mead with honey for thirty days after marriage. The phrase reflects a tradition long passed and its historical roots in early marriage ceremonies.
Historians debate Arthur's existence while Tintagel Head in Cornwall rises as King Arthur's Castle. Early legends cite Gildas and Nennius about battles and death, but physical remains largely date to the 13th century, with only chapel foundations possibly from the sixth.
The district instructor led a day of instruction and a full evening of ritual work with initiation. Miss Margaret Moulds of Grover joined the order as Mrs. Laura Lentz addressed the group. A luncheon and dinner followed with numerous officers and members serving and attending in North Star chapter events.
A strong cold snap hit Estherville with a daytime high of 30 and a night low of eight above on Wednesday. A piercing northwesterly wind persisted, chilling residents across north west Iowa. The prior Saturday saw a low of 23 above.
Andrew Mellon former treasury secretary and ambassador to Great Britain is named in a 220 million dollar DC suit filed by David A. Olson a senate banking committee investigator. The suit alleges connivance with foreign steamship company officers to evade income taxes and seeks double damages under an 1863 statute.
A county Farmers' Holiday association meeting will be held Saturday afternoon at the courthouse to elect officers and discuss matters of importance to every farmer in the community.
Emmet girls’ basketball team defeated Des Moines township 93 to 17 at the district tourney in Plover. They traveled with Miss Marie Sorum and Supt. Cunningham. Brooks is their next opponent tonight. Also reports: birth of a daughter March 1 to Mr and Mrs E E Kelley of Mason City, formerly Estherville. Rebekah lodge initiated six members at Odd Fellows hall with guests from Spirit Lake Dolliver Oattrong and Grover.
A meeting of the Emmet County Protective Association in the city hall elected M. L. Soeth president, Cornell Oleson vice president, and Joe Timmons secretary. The group aims for social and economic equality for farmers and fair treatment between debtors and creditors. Talks covered tax expenses and why education costs more here. L. J. Skromme urged duty to protect the community while condemning creditors who seek to exploit distressed borrowers.
Wheeler and Woolsey star in a Columbia comedy about two explorers trekking through Africa. They encounter a bold tribe led by Raquel Torres and a blonde filming their exploits. Esther Muir appears as Mrs Johnson Martini, Africa expert.
The farm implement department of the Northern Lumber company will hold an auction sale this month. They will offer new and used farm machinery wagons gas engines tractors and many other articles of use on the farm. Watch this paper for sale ad.
Rural directors of all Emmet county schools plan a meeting Tuesday at 1 o clock in the courthouse courtroom. Independent and consolidated school directors will meet Thursday evening in the courtroom at 7 30.
The Farmers Union will hold a regular dance at the I O O F hall Friday evening March 10. Music will be provided by the Mattes Bros orchestra. von Banquet Postponed The Mother Daughter banquet, an annual event of the Woman's club, has been indefinitely postponed with plans to be announced later. It is said hogs were removed from the farm allotment bill due to Papa and Mama Parker not agreeing to a 30 percent production cut.
Spencer plans a Friday and Saturday sale of five hundred gallons of corn alcohol as a new fuel for automobiles. The test, backed by the Spencer Chamber of Commerce, marks the first U S city to offer this fuel to the general public amid grain belt support for surplus use. Washington officials streamlined handling to allow the test, drawing many motorist spectators.
At Tuesday afternoon League of Women Voters meeting, president Mrs. Zella Smith was named delegate to the state convention of the league to be held in Grinnell on March 14 and 15. Alternate chosen was Mrs. Geo Kibbe. Meeting at Mrs. W L Love land’s home with Mrs. Wm. Dick assisting. refreshments served. Mrs. A L Buffer returned home from Cedar Rapids where she visited her mother.
A benefit game Thursday evening features the Swea City Cardinals to raise funds for Estherville Junior College Wolves’ trip to the state meet in Iowa City this weekend. The Wolves, district champs, will offset most gate receipts to cover travel costs. The event follows a school board ruling curtailing outside activities. Also notes Vergil Johnson attends his grandmother’s funeral in Fertile. his father had died recently.
The city races begin with filings for the March 27 election. M K Whelan seeks another term as mayor on the Citizens' Ticket. H A Gaarde and C F Kilgore seek re-election as council at large. First ward candidates include Mickelson, R H Green, and Anfin Egeland. Gladys Hunt aims for treasurer, John Wee for assessor, Ashley Scott seeks assessor, I N Salyers runs for third ward councilman on the People's ticket.
Harold Salisbury of Estherville was arrested at his home for possessing intoxicating liquors. He pled guilty, was fined 100 dollars plus costs, and given a jail sentence. The fine was suspended and he was paroled to Sheriff Cliff Fredericksen, with orders to pay costs and remain of good behavior.
Governor Olen orders all county officers to refrain from foreclosing or attempting foreclosures until May 1 or another order. The halt applies to mortgaged dwellings, household goods, farm machinery and livestock, and agricultural produce in farm hands. He says the move is not a state mortgage moratorium.
Leander Elden of Sherburn Minnesota died Friday morning east of town in a peculiar accident. While helping push a car from a ditch the auto rolled back and pinned him under the fender breaking his neck. Si Saxton remained at the wheel and alerted help but Elden died before medical help arrived. Mrs Ridley and relatives plan to attend a niece’s funeral in Emmetsburg tomorrow.
The guide explains picking a garden spot based on sun, soil, and drainage. Even a 25 by 20 foot space can yield a reasonable supply, with 9am to 3pm sun ideal for most vegetables. Drainage matters. avoid soggy low spots and build soil if needed.
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