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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1941
Page
2
The notice shows Adelaide Nichols registering advertising with Eel W. E. Deming and entering the item at the post office in Emmet County. It lists subscription rates within zones one and two at one year and other zones at ninety two dollars and fifty cents.
A historical editorial argues taxes stay high to fund government. It cites last days of a state legislature rushing bills for appropriations and warns vigilance is needed to avoid fiscal overreach. It highlights William H. Hackett’s analysis listing causes of high public expenditures including expanding services, lavish living, weak admin efficiency, and overlapping jurisdictions.
Grand Theatre features Charley Grapewin in Tobacco Roads, choosing a totally original take by avoiding viewing or reading the play and novel sources. Joan Bennett, co starring with Louis Hayward in The Son of Monte Cristo, recalls youthful stage ambitions while Kenneth Harmon visits Estherville.
J P Dermott of Omaha Natural Gas Co surveyed the town and found about 80 outlets as plans for piping gas here emerge. A south station on the Jesse Ziemer farm is ready to supply, with officials noting county engineers eyeing a storage site for patrol grader and snow plow. The report notes several local visits, a pending land deal south of Olson’s shop, and a long list of residents visiting relatives, hosting gatherings, and attending events around Sherburn and nearby towns.
In the City League session Farguson of the D-X Oilers led with 286 points, Johnson of Hamms Beer and Mason of the Junior College faculty tied for third with 228. L Johnson posted a 608 triple, with Johnson 692, and Sande and D. MacKenzie tied for third with 667. College Faculty had the top team score at 2,689. Motor Supply Co. was second at 2,497. Multiple upsets saw underdogs win games as Elks, Betsy Ross, Gardston Hotel, Estherville Packers, Sidles Grocery, and Cut Rate teams posted results.
Mrs Willard Crim was elected worthy high priestess of the White Shrine at their regular meeting on Wednesday evening. Officers elected included Rex Taman as watchman of the shepherd Mrs Max Soeth noble prophetess A Berry as associate watchman Mrs Irving Ellerston as scribe Mrs W A Kerr as treasurer Rex Inman as chaplin Priscilla Booth as worthy shepherdess Mrs A A Halleck as worthy guide A social hour and refreshments followed the election meeting.
The Dorcas Society will meet Monday evening at Miss Aud rey Espeset’s home with Miss Lucille Wogen assisting. After a brief business meeting and program a social evening will follow. Lunch will be served at the end of the evening by the hostesses.
Mrs Joe Durham entertained the members of her afternoon bridge club at her home on Wednesday. After a 1:30 lunch the guests played contract bridge with Mrs J E Menzies taking high score and Mrs Floyd Gustafson earning the second high award. Guests included Mrs Menzies, Mrs Kenneth Meadows and Mrs Edgar Knutsom.
Forty members and friends attended the Jackson P T A meeting held Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 at the Jackson building. A first grade room demonstration followed the business session. A roundtable on On the Elementary Grades One to Four was led by Mrs. K J McDonald and Mrs. Howard Heidke. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Frank Steinberg, Mrs. Wayne Van deVanter and Mrs. Anton Berven.
Mr and Mrs Henry Lunda h attended the Land O Lakes convention in Minneapolis last week returning Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Chris Jensen of Sioux Valley joined them. Mrs Carl Johnson hosted the St Johns Lutheran ladies aid THypaday afternoon at her home. Al Ringel was surprised Saturday evening by friends including Mr and Mrs Garland Peterson and family of Lakefield and Mr and Mrs Herman Bargirede among others.
Mrs J P Clark and Miss Jean Parsons hosted Pan-Hellenic members on Wednesday at Mrs Clark's home. A 7:00 dessert supper preceded a brief business meeting, then guests spent the remainder of the evening playing bridge. Members listed include Barbara Cornwall, Francis Shadle, Edward Kyvng, Margaret Clark, Alice Gray, Betty Merron, K J McDonald, John L Osgood, Mary Catherine McTavish, Julius Osher, Richard Everds, Miss Parsons and Mrs Clark. Mr and Mrs Sid Hutchinson welcomed a baby boy born Wednesday morning at Coleman hospital.
The Women's circles of the Presbyterian church plan Friday gatherings at 2 30. The Christian Service Circle is postponed for one week. Circle A meets at Mrs Harry Bauman Jr home with Mrs Harry Beck assisting. World Friendship Circle meets at Miss Camilla Hanson home with Mrs Irwin Haring assisting. Mrs Ewen's circle meets at Mrs R C Edelon home with Mrs Wm Sykes assisting.
The Presbyterian Women's Council installed officers at a recent luncheon. New officers include President Mrs K J McDonald and vice presidents Mrs Robert Knight and Mrs W W Wilson. Secretaries include Mrs H C Brees and treasurer Mrs J H Orvis. Department secretaries cover Literature, Membership, National Missions, Missionary Education, Stewardship, Spiritual Life, and Young People's counselors. Cir cle leaders are named with assistants pending. A baby boy born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Robert Nicholson at Coleman hospital. This is their second child.
Forty members of the Legion and Auxiliary attended the final pot luck supper in the Legion Club rooms Monday evening. After supper, members played bridge. Mrs. Lawrence Mousel won the ladies high score prize and Dr. A. S. Reed the men’s high score. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bryan received the low score prizes. Mrs. Andrew Sunde and Mrs. L. E. Thomas chaired the meeting.
Betty Eckholm admitted with pneumonia. Four year old John Elwood had appendicitis operation. Baby girl born March 17 to John and Mrs Storm in Armstrong. Gail Squires returned after airplane accident and had appendectomy. Ernest Wheeler admitted for medical treatment. Paul Gray Jr and wife welcomed baby girl on March 12 weighing seven and a half pounds. Doctors and others visited Chicago after a trip. several girls plan to attend the Minneapolis ice carnival.
Dr Earl A Roadman president Morningside College will lead the fourth annual Y M C A district youth conference at Worthington Minnesota on Tuesday April 1 Registration runs 12:30 to 1:30 p m with opening session at 1:30 p m in Worthington High School auditorium An evening session at 7:30 followed by a social time and departure at 9:00 Delegates may register through local school reps or mail name and reservation to Worthington High School A 50 cent conference registration fee plus banquet fee applies Questions cover democracy National Defense keeping peace and youth activities plus how to get along at home and school
Mrs. Vance Noe and Mrs. Geo Lyman entertain friends at the Noe home this Thursday evening. A 6 30 dinner will be served with spring colors and sweetpea centerpieces as guests play contract bridge at five tables.
Conservation officer FE M Wogen reports 15 snow geese and a flock of spike tailed ducks seen on Tuesday, signaling that spring is coming. Local sportsmen may start preparing gear as birds return.
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