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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1934
Page
3
Editor Nichols writes from Babson Park Florida in March 1934 praising balmy weather and urging a united effort by business people farmers and individuals to revive prosperity. He argues a railroads focused plan would restore train service boost payrolls and improve markets, citing Estherville figures and noting local meetings and friendly visits with Mr Discher.
Co L Mulock, chairman of the National Reemployment Committee for Emmet county, says the Estherville office did not place a single person locally. State Director Hans Pfund clarifies the Civil Works program as a free employer service linking skilled workers to firms, with records and lists available on request. Local notices mention Mrs L R Green ill in Lake City and a funeral in Kimberly, Minnesota for Ray Lytle.
Mrs R V Maloney aged 35 died Sunday afternoon at her North Fifth street home from cardiac failure leaving eight children. Born Hallie Gretchen Richards in Nevada Indiana she moved to Pocahontas then Eshterville before marriage to Mr Maloney on January 21, 1920. Funeral Wednesday at St Patrick’s Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Relatives attending include E M Richards and multiple Pocahontas and Emmetsburg residents.
The Woman's club hosts its annual Mother and Daughter banquet Tuesday at the Methodist church dining room with dinner at 6 30. Program includes toastmistress Mrs J B Tedrow welcome Mrs Brackett response Laura Emily Lawrence musical trio Betty Blazer Lois Hemphill Marie Cramer readings by Mrs Thomas Mann LaVon Bixby solo Youth of Today talk by Mrs Lawrence and group singing America. Executive board meets at 5 30 for important business.
Halfa School finished the season with a 17 win in 21 games. Star players Burl Felkey 233 points Gerald Madden 201 Glenn Hansen 75 Joe Camden 87 Ray Edwards 40 led a 586 to 377 scoring margin. Graduation ends Madden and Edwards. team faced losses to Dolliver Estherville Excelsior and others.
The local League of Women Voters hosts the state convention March 27 28 29 with committees named for registration tea banquet decorations and music. Mrs Carl F Carlson is general chairman and the banquet date is set for March 28 at Gardston Hotel.
Coon's grocery and market is undergoing remodeling this week with more space for displays and shelving. The meat department moves farther back while new equipment arrives in both departments including vegetable sprayers. The entire store will be redecorated as plans proceed. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bombarger expected home today from Orange, California, with the remains of Mrs. Bombarger's mother, Mrs. A. Sharar.
The club expresses appreciation for fan support and cooperation, commending sportsmanship and hopeful for continued patronage as the season progresses.
During the regular Sunday morning service at Estherville Lutheran Church eight adults were confirmed as members. Four adults and two children were baptized. Confirmands include Mrs. Leonard Munson ar Hornby Minnie Brandt Francis Bavard Florene Brandt Law Center Thomas Edward Kinnard and Wm. Kinnard. Baptized individuals include Mrs. Howard Harland R. L. Hansen Mrs. Ed Kinnard Mrs. Joe Kinard Joseph Ingvall Kinnard and the three year old son of Mr Joydinnard Irene Marie daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Kinnard.
Frank Trevett, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Trevett of this city, lies in a Milbank South Dakota hospital in critical condition after being struck by an automobile Friday night while walking on the highway. He suffers a broken leg and head injuries with brain concussion and remains unconscious. His parents and siblings left for Milbank after the accident and no further word has reached here since Sunday night.
Nick Baker, a farmer near Fairfield, was fined $50 for not having a red light on a horse drawn vehicle on the highway. The incident left two people seriously injured when the hay rack Baker was driving collided with their auto truck. Baker received a 15 day jail term for failing to pay the fine.
Adapted from Philip MacDonald crime novels this V A film features Robert Montgomery as Revel a suave thief who steals the Drayton diamond while the unseen killer X casts a shadow over the plot. Elizabeth Allan is Scotland Yard’s daughter and Lewis Stone plays the chief sleuth in a tense suspense drama with a strong supporting cast.
Petit jury for the April term of Emmet county district court opening April 2 was drawn. Judge F. C. Davidson of Emmetsburg will preside. Jury panel includes Alta J. Anderson, Mrs E W Beck, M Brownlowe, Bernice Clark, Thelma Erpelding, Jessie Hipple, Addie Kilgore, Anna Minks, Hannah Myers, Lulu Schenck, Andrew Sunde, Frank Sutton, Chas Waldron, Arthur West, W T Wilkins, and others from Estherville Ringsted and surrounding towns. Cases filed include Travelers Ins Co vs Edward H Nortz. Vickers Petroleum Co vs Johnson Oil Co et al. Town Trust & Savings Bank vs Samuel Larson et al. Equitable Life Assur Soc vs John Fox et al. Nettie Ahrens vs W C Ahrens.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a book drive to stock the local library with new and used books in fair condition. They especially want children's books to foster reading, noting increased circulation but reduced book funds. Donations may be left at the library or sent via students to be gathered and delivered.
V R Solicit Subscriptions by Fraud Ward received by A O Peterson secretary of the Community club from the National Sheriff and Police Association. A swindle run by two men including H P Griffith operates in Iowa towns causing hundreds of dollars lost as victims pay for magazines never received. Out of town sales subscribers warned to act at their own risk. Mrs Mervin Brown and baby returned from Coleman hospital with Mrs Mary Ejlis of Emmetsburg staying to assist at Brown home. Kis is Brown’s grandmother.
Funeral this afternoon at 2 at the M E church Superior for Mrs Emma Ahrend Winter 61 who died Friday at home of a heart attack Rev Herbert Marsh Spirit Lake in charge She resided in Superior 30 years active in church and community member of Royal Neighbor lodge 28 years Born Newhall married Superior 40 years ago Survived by husband five daughters Lucile at home and one son Harvey with two sons Roy and Raymond predeceased her continuous household residents at Gettsburg Sutherland Windom Estherville
East High of Sioux City dominated the district tournament in Estherville defeating Sac City 34 28 to claim the Class A crown while George toppled Terril 19 14 to win Class B. East High advances to Cedar Falls facing Diagonal then Roosevelt. George meets Grandview at state, with potential clash vs Roosevelt. local crowd set attendance records.
Fox Film brings George White's Scandals to the Grand for a Sunday start with Rudy Vallee Jimmy Durante and Alice Faye leading a star cast. 150 screen dolls dance choreographed by Georgie Hale and songs by Henderson Caesar and Yellen. Ronald Lee born March 2 to Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson.
Railway express workers from five towns including Sibles Spirit Lake Spencer Emmerab and Estherville will gather Wednesday in Spencer for quarterly meetings. January’s gathering was in Unis City and May’s will be in Spirit Lake. Local agents L A Smith and E G Griffis plan to drive to Spencer for the event.
Under the Northern Iowa Inner Mission Society a conference opens in Wallingford Iowa at Riverside church. The March 2022 event begins at 2 p.m. with Norwegian sessions by day and American by night. Rev Sam Carlsen of St Paul Minnesota and Rev R Beade of Armstrong lead talks.
Emmet county rural and town school officers meet to map a five year plan for school improvements. R A Griffin of the State department will discuss the new legislation and related issues. Rural officers convene at 1 30 p m and town and consolidated officers at 7 45 p m Wednesday.
The outlook for March 12 to March 17 shows mostly moderate temperatures and little precipitation across the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys and the Northern and Central Great Plains. Delbert Hinsch spent the weekend in Cedar Rapids visiting friends.
In Estherville the school election elected William S Clark director and Norman Maine treasurer. Low turnout of 528 voters produced a close 11 vote margin for Clark over H M Knudsen. No official candidate for treasurer, voters wrote in 15 names. Norman Maine led with 45 votes, Robert Knight had 25, others fewer. Clark assumes office at next Monday night board meeting.
Ir win C Nichols announces Emmet County’s five man quota for the 1934 C M T Camp to be held at Fort Des Moines from August 11 to August 30. The program aims to build citizenship and character through outdoor life with government-paid camp expenses, travel allowance, and meals and lodging provided. Interested candidates should apply soon via Mr Nichols.
At the annual meeting Saturday afternoon the Estherville Cooperative Shipping Association will elect officers for the coming year. Reports on the past year will be given by current incumbents. The meeting will be held at the city hall. The East Band of the Christian Church Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Roy Goggin’s home to sew for the bazaar and enjoy refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Durham hosted their bridge club Saturday evening with a seven o clock potluck supper followed by bridge for three tables. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Gates and children visited Worthington Minnesota relatives over the weekend.
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