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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1942
Page
1
Publication notice lists second class mailing status for Emmet County Iowa area with subscription rates for within zones One and Two showing one year prices of 2.00 and 2.50 respectively.
The piece argues the closing of the VR sewing center impacts workers of varied ages and education, noting many employed there, and cites broader WPA and NYA relief aims. It defends the program as needed when legitimate work exists and highlights payrolls for officials and staff.
A reader laments legislative overreach and bloated state departments while urging economy and consolidation. The letter notes highway safety patrols failing to reduce crashes, warns about petty crime in Estherville, and calls for decisive action against youths seen as contaminating the community. Mor. Berg returns from Long Beach after a three week trip.
Miss Jane Stockdale soon to be bride of John Melby Grogan was honored Saturday at a luncheon and crystal shower hosted by Mrs. S. Ot.0 Egertson. Guests seated at one large and three small tables enjoyed blue and crystal decor with a miniature bride and groom centerpiece. Favors included Easter egg dolls and a bride doll for the guest of honor. Mrs. Egertson presented a white corsage and gifts of crystal ware were given. The afternoon featured embroidery, recipe sharing, and a luncheon.
Betty Crocker offers a leaflet To Save Sugar with substitutions for Shortcakes Cobblers custards puddings and breads. Readers can request the leaflet by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to Betty Crocker in care of this newspaper. Include a 3 cant stamp for postage.
The Ladies Aid meets in the church parlors Wednesdays March 25 at 2 30 p m with Mrs J Noverson and Mrs Albert Walden as hostesses Lenten services that Wednesday evening at 8 feature Rev L A Mathie on the theme To be polite is to do and say The kindest things in the kindest way Quotations follow about learning and virtue
A brief church note announces choir practice on Thursday evening at 7 30. It invites members to attend and prepares for upcoming services.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Monday night social in the club rooms at eight o'clock. About thirty people attended and enjoyed cards and bingo for entertainment. High prize for the ladies went to Mrs. Ed Sorum and Er-
Mrs Grivius Peterson hosted the Lake Fremont Garden Club meeting with most members present. Arvid Swansen and Floyd Anderson were assigned to attend nutrition classes at Fairmont. Group packed seventeen care boxes for boys in service stationed in Kodiak Virginia New Jersey Florida Texas Louisiana and California. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Olson recently returned from McAllen Texas.
Edward Paulson and Harold Schrotenberger were honored by neighbors and friends at a farewell party sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Deering. Seventy five people attended at the community hall to extend good wishes as the boys prepare to serve Uncle Sam starting March 19.
Harold Schrotenberger has been living with the Hugo Jacobsons while working with the flax straw crew. JA potlucis fimelli was served at the close of the evening. A purse of money was presented to each of the days by the group.
Mr and Mrs Elmer E Russell were treated to a joyful surprise Sunday by children and relatives. The gathering at the Russell home included Clifford Roomingdale and son of Detroit Michigan Don Russell and son Theo Patehshul Gerald Bloomingdale of Mason City M L Russell and son and Robert Russell and children from the local city.
Each member is to bring his own dishes bread and butter sandwiches and a covered dish. The hot dish will be furnished by the refreshment committee. The refreshment committee is composed of Mrs Herb Bergeson Mrs Fred Nauss Mrs Norman Stewart Mrs Noel Daniels and Mrs Edwin Michael.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stouse have relocated from the Soper house on South Eighth Street to a Salyers home on First Avenue. The new dwelling was recently vacated by the E. M. Wogan family, who moved into their newly completed house.
Mrs E T Bowles of Ruthven visits her daughter Mrs Carl Anderson in Coleman. Anderson undergoes minor operation as McKinley P T A schedules meeting tonight at 6 o clock.
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