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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1944
Page
4
A fragmented excerpt discusses orders related to resignations among farm workers now in defense plants. It mentions foreign workers and war prisoners, urban women, and the shift in labor needs as the requirement for foot soldiers wanes. The text implies an approaching point where civilian labor may be prioritized over male manpower.
DPMA News reports the Selective Service dropping its 46 unit farm measurement and enforcing urgent calls for able bodied men under 26 to meet wartime needs. It notes 8,632,000 registrants classified 4-F under new occupational deferments for agricultural work, a shift that accompanies farm labor shortages and rising farm output in 1943 and 1948.
The Jackson Pilot notes that Wendell Willkie, though never elected in 1940, left a lasting imprint on the Republican party comparable to William Jennings Bryan's impact on the Democratic side. It argues Willkie spoke frankly, challenging capital interests, and laments party bosses' power.
Iowa faces heavy federal tax payments this year with federal income taxes exceeding 200 million dollars, plus other federal levies. State benefits from national spending are small, while residents hold government bonds and await postwar tax changes. A Humboldt Independent note urges restraint on global duties and stresses maintaining domestic burden fairness. The article also reports highway plant progress needing 10 to 15 more workers to meet production goals.
The report chronicles farm work and social visits around Emmetsburg and Estherville. It notes rain delaying corn planting, meals shared by neighbors, and Army Navy themed junior banquet decor. Upcoming school events include class sermon on May 14 and commencement May 18, with staff assignments confirmed for next year.
Superior residents and guests attend funerals and visit kin across Iowa. Ralph Stuard and family visit in Minnesota for Mrs Stuard’s father’s funeral in Milford. Local gatherings include the Social Hour club at Mrs Russell Tow’s home with hostesses Mrs Joe McBreen and Mrs L L Weaver. Several trips to Sioux Falls Waterloo Lake Park Spirit Lake and Britt mark community ties as families attend funerals and share visits.
Petersburg area residents shared a line of social visits and a birthday anniversary. A baby girl was born at Holy Family Hospital in Estherville to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peterson. Several families hosted dinners and weekend visits, and Marine Lester Rasmussen was on furlough visiting relatives.
The American Legion Auxiliary gathered last Thursday afternoon at the Wink family farm home with Mrs. Henry Wink hosting. Members present included Mrs. Neill Finn Mrs. H A Tvedte Mrs. Paul Anderson Mrs. H D Mereness and Mrs. T B8B.
Conservation notes say the opening of catfish season was poor due to high water and unseasonably cold weather, though streams clearing and better weather may boost future sport. Bullhead fishing is spotty in shallow lakes and warm weather is expected to trigger May feeding sprees. The state nursery reports 168 500 tree orders slowed by wet weather and labor shortages, with half the orders completed but improvements expected as conditions dry. North Carolina creates no man’s land for women anglers posting a trout stream as ladies only to discuss lures lingerie and babies without male interference.
From Spencer comes a report that Mike Smith of wear there bears battle scars of an improm pu wrestling match with a beaver. The animal had cut down several trees, and Smith was carrying them away when the ground cav ed in and Smith dropped into the den on top of the beaver. After a brief scuffle, the beaver dove one way and Smith dove the oth er.
Community notices recount social visits and family movements across Estherville and nearby towns. Notables include Richards, C. W. Dickenson, Lee Miller, Carl Peterson and Ruth Cayler hosting and welcoming visitors. Poppy sale arrangements are finalized for Memorial Day week, with H. A. Tveete as chair.
Figures for the license year April 1948 to April 1944 show a drop in license revenue by more than 44000 dollars. Fishing licenses fall from 131000 to 107000, hunting licenses from 119000 to 80000, but combined hunting and fishing licenses rise from 161000 to 167000. Non resident fishing licenses decline while non resident hunting licenses rise. Trapping licenses jump to 21300 as seasonal fur sales total 261462.55 dollars. The drop reflects many hunters and trappers serving in the armed forces and wartime shortages.
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