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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1933

Page

3

Wallace outlines new Farm Relief plan in interview

Secretary Wallace explains the Farm Relief law aims to restore fair exchange values for farm products by limiting basic crop production to domestic demand and using marketing agreements with processors. He describes a tax on mills and spinners to fund benefit payments, with compensation for idle acreage.

Mr. Wallace Harding United States Europe Wallace Mr. Walake

Spencer Woman Dies of Burns in Kerosene Accident

Mrs. Henry E. Boardman, 62, died from shock after kerosene fumes ignited while she tried to rekindle a fire in the Spencer kitchen. A kerosene can exploded, burning her hands and body. doctors said she died of shock rather than burns.

Henry E. Boardman Spencer

Dickinson County to Name School Superintendent

A meeting today at Spirit Lake will name the Dickinson County superintendent of schools and three directors. Six candidates are active Grace Kettleson R K Beck Rosendahl Burnison Helen Chesney and Alice White. Qualifications include a five year certificate of a life diploma and five years teaching experience.

Dickinson County Spirit Lake Grace Kettleson R. K. Beck Rosendahl Superior Schools Supt Burnison Arnolds Park Helen Chesney Milford Brownell Hall Omaha Alice White Miford

Local Estherville Man Chosen for Chi Phi Pi Honor

Gall H. Babe Morse lifeguard at Estherville municipal pool last year was named by the College of Commerce faculty at the State University of Iowa as one of 12 new members of Chi Phi Pi an honorary commerce group. Selection cites participation in activities scholarship and character. Morse son of Mr and Mrs G H Morse of Estherville held Phi Kappa Sigma presidency Zetagathian chair Apprentice Players Frivol staff university chorus and freshman golf among other activities.

Gall H Babe) Morse Estherville

Spencer Plants 1000 Trees in Future Park

R. F. C. funds enabled extensive tree planting at Spencer along the Little Sioux river bottom in the southeast part of town. A crew of 20 men under County Agent Paul Busenbark and forester Wendell Harmog planted 400 black walnut, 100 each red oak, black locust, weeping willows, Carolina poplar, plus ten each white spruce, blue spruce, pitch pine, northern white cedar and 50 chestnut oaks from Iowa State College.

Spencer Paul Busenbark Wendell Harmog Little Sioux River Iowa State College

Miss Sorum Re-Elected County Superintendent

Miss Marie Sorum was re-elected to a three year term as superintendent of schools of Emmet County at a meeting of county school board presidents. Supt. P. N. Butson of Grover schools appeared as a candidate. The report also lists the district presidents present and notes prior service by Sorum. Dolan was returned to the Cherokee state hospital for enebriacy. Mrs. Tom Nivison and Miss Jeasie Bigelow visited Pocahontas on Thursday. A discussion on farming contracts and extension service agencies followed, with emphasis on farmer autonomy and field agents.

Marie Sorum Emmet Miss Sorum P. N. Butson Grover John Homan Denmark Township Geo. Madden Halfa Consolidated Cc. P. Jackson 12 Mile Lake O. K. Berven Ewan Lake Consolidated Cc. E. Christiansen Ringsted Independent A. H. Nasby West Emmet C. J. Houseman Armstrong Consolidated Leo Miller Lincoln Independent Lloyd Eastman Iowa Lake Township A. E. Tomlinson Jack Creek Jesse Rosburg Ellsworth W. L Mr. Wallace Extension Service Washington

May 27 Named Poppy Day Here

America’s flower of patriotic remembrance will be carried to Estherville on Saturday May 27. The local poppy corps joins 100000 women nationwide to recall the services of World War dead and raise funds for living veterans. Poppies are made by disabled veterans who are the sole paid workers, with contributions above manufacturing costs used for the Auxiliary welfare work.

America Estherville American Legion

Mourns Father’s Death of Jake Shoemaker in Jackson

Mrs. E. W. Kepler mourns the loss of her father Jake Shoemaker age 69 who died at his Jackson home after a brief illness. He suffered a stroke on Friday and passed away Monday. He is survived by his widow two daughters and a son.

E. W. Kepler Jake Shoemaker Jackson

Spencer Druggist Killed Thursday

Wm Haygarth a Spencer druggist was killed Thursday when he fell from a second story porch while instructing a carpenter during home repairs. The railing gave way and he landed on concrete breaking his neck.

Wm. Haygarth Spencer Mr. Haygarth

Announce Birth of Daughter Nancy Fontaine

Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. Lee announce the birth of a 9 pound daughter arriving this morning. The baby will be named Nancy Fontaine and both mother and baby are reported to be doing well.

Richard N. Lee Nancy Fontaine

Algona Girl Escapes Attacker at Milwaukee Depot

Catherine Shipler nine years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Shipler, escaped a hobo attacker at the Milwaukee depot after the man aged 23 to 24 promised picture books and tried to choke her with a knife. The screams drew others and the assailant fled. no city funds were available for police pursuit west of Algona. Mrs Jay Dunham travels to Albert Lea tomorrow for a day trip.

Catherine Shipler Ralph Shipler Jay Dunham Albert Lea

Records fall in Estherville meet at Fort Dodge sweep

Fort Dodge high school crews swept the Estherville Invitational track meet, placing first and second in the 440 yard dash and dominating relays. Seven records were broken, led by Tommy Neal in the 120 yard high hurdles and Kenny Hugg in the 220 yard dash. Sanford of Eagle Grove set a new high jump mark, with Ft. Dodge and Estherville also posting record relays.

Fort Dodge Tommy Neal Sioux City Cretzmeyer Jensen Ft. Dodge Kohl Kenny Hugg Estherville Sanford Eagle Grove Sam Hugg Coffman Wedlock Rock Rapids McAndrews Neal Williams LeMars Mueller Emmetsburg Hix Milford Mather Spencer Wymer McCarty Pratt Correctionville Robb Hansen Long Corwith Knutson Sioux Wy Larson Dodge Wasen Ft, Dodge Hemphill Rahm Spirit Lake Freming Hill Scott Goecke Woods Doud

Make Friendly Visit By Local Odd Fellows At Superior

Seventeen members of the local Odd Fellow lodge visited the Superior lodge last evening for a friendly gathering. Four candidates were initiated, with visitors from the Harris Lake Park and Spirit Lake lodges in attendance. Local attendees included Chas Anderson H O Sillge Sam Collins C R Kurtz C A Waugh tal Roy Bassett Gordon Griffis J J Buckley T B Fiindt L L Jones A O Peterson G L Am dahil Percy Shaw J W Brockway Will Dickinson J W Hurst and C G Jensen.

Odd Fellow Superior Harris, Lake Park Spirit Lake Chas, Anderson H. O. Sillge Sam Collins C. R. Kurtz C. A. Waughtal Roy Bassett Gordon Griffis J. J. Buckley T. B. Fiindt L. L. Jones A. O. Peterson G. L. Amdahil Percy Shaw J. W. Brockway Will Dickinson J. W. Hurst, and C. G. Jensen

Inner Circle Mother's Day Program at Roosevelt Auditorium

Estherville high school and junior college Inner Circle girls will present the annual Mother's Day program and tea on Friday May 12 at 4 o clock in the Roosevelt auditorium. Miss Fae Albertson leads arrangements with Miss Dorothy Latchem as sponsor. Home Economics group G A A musical clubs and soloists including Vivian Kelly Barbara Cornwall Nelsine Nasby Moretta Yearnd Benny Hansen and Dorothy Latchem form the refreshment committee. Evalyn Norby Fern Carlson handle invitations.

Estherville High School Junior College Inner Circle Roosevelt Auditorium Fae Albertson Dorothy Latchem Vivian Kelly Barbara Cornwall Nelsine Nasby Moretta Yearnd Benny Hansen Evalyn Norby Fern Carlson

Arnold’s Park Opens Community Garden on School Plot

Arnold’s Park establishes a three acre community garden on school property. Thirteen families receive plots for growing vegetables and smaller crops. Herm Elston supervises with O. J. Johnston assisting.

Arnolds Park Herm Elston O. J. Johnston

Iowa small-town track meet results reported

Multiple events across football shuttle relay one mile relay 220 yard dash broad jump high jump pole vault and relays list winners places and times. Notable names include Estherville Fort Dodge Sioux City Emmetsburg Spencer Northwestern Sheldon Milford LeMars and Corr ectionville with times 3:40.2 27.5 and 1:38 among others.

Sioux City Rock Rapids Esthervile Ft. Dodge Fort Dodge Estherville Spencer Sac City Huey Coman Larson Emmetsburg Long Jensen Warrington Pike Cobb Correctionville Neal Stevenson Milford Willams LeMars Aalborg Cooper Miner Sheldon Hugg Nissen Elwood McCarty Hate Clark Owen McCary Lindstrom Anderson Northwestern

Candidacy Named for Dry and Wet Delegates in Emmet County

The Estherville dry and wet conventions named Rev. W A WinterStein for the dry ticket and J O Kasa for repeal supporters to represent Emmet County in the June 20 special ratification election. L L Bingham and Chris Larson named alternates. Voters decide if WinterStein or Kasa will go to the July 10 state convention. County election boards chosen, with no pay, by Senate file No 477. County leaders organized a dry and wet coalition amid repeal debate.

Estherville W. A. WinterStein J. O. Kasa L. L. Bingham Rev. Winter- Stein Chris Larson Kasa Emmet County WinterStein Emmet Towa Alex Miller United States Iowa Election Board Senate Henry Olson Buena Vista College Storm Lake America Theo Myhre Atty J. W. Morse Frank Campisano Iowan Repeal League Jerry Wegs Campisano Ford Hanson Wegs

Rain and hail pelt Estherville in Sunday storm

Estherville and Emmet county endured a three quarter inch rainfall Sunday afternoon with temperatures from 55 to 40. Most of the downpour occurred between 4 and 5 o'clock, followed briefly by hail that left ground cover in spots. A lightning strike set fire to a T. J. Lerdahl alfalfa stack, destroying eight tons of first cutting hay, while other areas statewide faced small tornadoes and light damage.

Estherville Emmet Sioux City Eagle Grove Remsen Bondurant T. J. Lerdahl

Ringsted H S Graduates 28 Reach New Milestone

Ringsted May 8. This year twenty eight students graduate from Ringsted high school. Names include Frances Jensen Verna Petersen Mary Wilberg Esther Madison Gladys Sorensen Eleanora Madsen Trene Schroeder Helen Thisted Ethel Gaarde Clara Madsen Amelia Madsen Tuella Tomilson Esther Larsen Cecil Christiansen Ear Christensen Merrill Christiansen Harvey Jacobsen Arnold Luna Merrit Giffen Deloy Andersen George Petersen Arlo Johansen Kenneth Pettersen Robert Sayers Ernest Hansen Andrew Larsen Harvey Johnson. The Kingston high senior class will present the play Safety First May 11 and 12 with cast members Jack Montgomery Jerry Arnold Merritt Giffen Deloy Anderson Elmer Flannel George Peterson Arnold Lund Mabel Montgomery Zulelka Mary Ann O Finnerty Virginia Bridger Mary Wilberg Esther Madison Gladys Sorensen.

Ringsted Ringsted High School Frances Jensen Verna Pettersen Mary Wilberg Esther Madison Gladys Sorensen Eleanora Madsen Trene Schroeder Helen Thisted Ethel Gaarde Clara Madsen Amelia Madsen Tuella Tomilson Esther Larsen Cecil Christiansen Ear Christensen Merrill Christiansen Harvey Jacobsen Arnold Luna Merrit Giffen Deloy Andersen George Petersen Deloy Anderson Elmer Flannel Repes Boac Bie George Peterson Abou Ben Mocha Turk Turkey Arnold Lund Mabel Montgomery Jack Vee Ren Ey Francis Vensen Virginia Bridger Verna Peiterse Bridger Mary Wilberg Zulelka Mary Ann O'Finnerty

Stearns Named Receiver of Peck's Park

Don Stearns is named permanent receiver of Peck's Amusement Park at Arnolds Park by a Dickinson County Court order. He gains full control while retaining Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Peck in park employment. The receivership follows Peck's failure to satisfy a mortgage around 38000 dollars from Stearns.

Don Stearns Peck Arnolds Park Dickinson Stearns A. L. Peck

New Cutter at Cut Price Market Estherville

Dan McGee formerly in charge of the meat department at A. and P. Fairmont has taken a position in Estherville to manage the Cut Price Market meat department assisted by C L Dennison. V R Undergoes Operation Mrs Roy French underwent an operation Friday at Coleman hospital and is progressing well with a possible home return Thursday.

Dan McGee A. and P. Grocery Fairmont Estherville Cut Price Grocery C. L. Dennison Roy French Coleman Hospital

V&Rs Special Edition Draws Trade Saturday

The Special Shower of Bargains edition of the Vindicator and Republican spurred strong trade as Estherville merchants reported a record-breaking week. Multiple stores including Twetten Furniture, A&P, Penney, Mahlum and Anderson, Mallory & Bassett, and Cut Price Grocery posted outstanding Saturday results. Brown's Apparel, K. & K. Hardware, Ehlers, Sconberg and Kilgore, and Estherville and Armstrong Sanborn groceries all enjoyed significant sales activity.

Vindicator Republican Estherville Twetten Furniture A & P Erocery Herman Oransky Penney's Mahlum

Watertown Women Injured in Car Crash Visit

Mrs H R Lytle and sister in law Mrs Carl Copeland and Beverly Lytle of Watertown were severely injured in a Wednesday auto collision between Watertown and Ellsworth. A hit and run driver crashed their car, throwing it into a ditch. Beverly suffered a head cut and Mrs Lytle serious bruising while Mrs Copeland had badly cut hands. They were brought back to Watertown and then to Forest City for care as Mr Lytle drove the vehicle home.

H. R. Lytle Lytle Carl Copeland Beverly Watertown Mr. Lytle B. W. Potter Copeland Ellsworth Estherville Hit and Run

Annual Board Meeting Friday at Upper Des Moines Valley Hospital

The Upper Des Moines Valley Hospital association invites members and the public to visit the hospital Friday May 12 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. At 7:00 PM a board of directors will be elected and other business transacted. Sheriff Fredericksens pursuing Reginald Shubbe on a liquor charge.

Upper Des Moines Valley Hospital Association Mer Cliff Fredericksens Emmetsburg Reginald Shubbe Palo Alto County

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