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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1942
Page
3
L. L. Bingham of Los Angeles, formerly of Estherville, writes to his “boys” and cites an editorial by W. Hanson Purcell, managing editor of the West Frankfurt Daily American, in a monthly correspondence.
A father addresses his son about enlistment in the army, stressing duty, discipline, and personal integrity. He extols American ideals of freedom, civilization, and humanity, urging the young man to be a capable, ethical soldier who upholds standards and strives for something meaningful in the grim path ahead.
The piece reflects on World War II as a sacred conflict, with Joe Louis named by many as naming the war. It argues freedom is God’s plan and urges faith, wisdom, and strength to prevail on God’s side, honoring soldiers and the home front. It emphasizes patriotism, sacrifice, and the moral framing of the fight against oppression.
Marriage licenses issued to John Knight Armstrong and Mayme Russell Marshall town. Otto Nade Estherville and Elia Stelle Estherville. Mrs O S Wold died at Swan Lake Twp April 24 of bronchitis at 77. Mrs John Iverson died Fargo North Oak April 22 at 65 after 1866 Emmet County residence. Survived by six sons and one daughter. Twenty seven German arrivals on Rock Island en route to Sherburn Little Rock Rock Rapids stayed overnight. They sailed on Bremen following Titanic route. wreckage seen and bodies recovered at sea. Use it up wear it out Make it do or go without.
A reflective prompt asks readers to consider actions to take now to improve outcomes a year from now. It urges decisive steps, prioritizing goals, and starting small but consistent efforts.
The New York Times reports Germany faces a critical transport crisis. Deserts of motor highways, worn rail networks, and requisitioned rolling stock cripple movement. Railway service wanes in occupied areas. only war-essential travel occurs. Food, coal, and oil logistics suffer long delays. Danube navigation is seasonal. Caucasus oil cannot be shipped fully.
Miss Margaret Ulrich daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Ulrich married Corp Cyril S Kelly Jr son of Cyril S Kelly Sr of Long Beach at St Lawrence Catholic Church Watts California on May 2. The ceremony was officiated by Father Fergus Lawlass with attendants Miss Liberty Gretchen and LaVurne Williams. The couple will reside in Escondido California, where Kelly is stationed with the Marine Corps.
Four year old Sylvester Hepp son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hepp of near Wallingford died in Rochester hospital after an operation to remove a kernel of corn lodged in his throat. Homer Munson on furlough from Lawton Okla assists his father at Crystal Springs Bottling Works for a month. Miss Petra Otterson of Jackson Minnesota wed Oren Ingraham of Estherville Rev S A Berge officiated at Lake Park ceremony. Miss Rose Helvig and Arthur Berg attended. They plan to live at Lake Park. Mrs John Raife returned to Perry after visiting her son G H Raife and family for a month. Miss Jessie Reed married Lisle F Stine at the home of her sister Mrs Tom McQuinn. Rev P H Green officiated. The newlyweds left for Fort Dodge and Des Moines and will reside on South Ninth St after housekeeping begins.
Wartime material shortages push American women away from silk and nylon to rayon and cotton stockings. New cotton designs number over 150, stressing fit and durability. Tips include careful donning, washing gently, and avoiding sun or heat. Plan for extra rayon pairs as drying takes time. Size guidance and leg length considerations help extend hose life.
The piece argues high speed raises ownership costs beyond fuel. It cites an average car and driver traveling a thousand miles at 25 MPH costing about 2 cents per mile versus 65 MPH costing near 5 cents per mile. Tests show higher speeds waste gas and oil, wear tires, and raise maintenance. It urges careful driving to conserve resources for victory efforts.
Miss Mabel Ingvall daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Ingvall of Estherville married Harold Albright of Maple Hill May 1 at 10 30 A M in the Spirit Lake Methodist parsonage with the pastor reading the ceremony. The bride wore navy blue with sweetpea corsage. the bridegroom wore blue with white carnation boutonnieres. A wedding dinner for ten followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple planned a short trip to Sioux City before settling on a farm north of Estherville where he works for Olaf Myhre.
Mrs William Schloeman left Friday for Joliet Illinois to join her husband who works there. She rode with Mr and Mrs Harry Jaggs as far as Davenport. Mrs Charles E Case went to Grand Rapids Michigan last week as delegate from Bethel Shrine. C E Jackmans returned to Estherville for an indefinite stay after visiting relatives in California. Mr and Mrs Romaine Sondrel went to Minneapolis for their daughter Donna Jean who is employed there, accompanied by Mrs E I Sandres. Donna Jeans grandmother Miss Bernice Nelson spent two days with family in Minneapolis.
Chairmen O C Pfaff and Elmo McCormick announce the 6th Congressional District will launch a 32 million dollar USO War Fund Campaign starting May 11. They say the drive could set a record as civilians recognize USO’s role in supporting soldiers sailors and marines with recreation and comforts at 650 clubs from Alaska to Panama and Australia in the Pacific and Newfoundland to Bermuda in the Atlantic.
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