16 May 1939
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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1939
Page
1
Editorial from Babson Park Florida on May 10 1939 discusses spring weather and rainfall in Florida contrasting with rumored rainy season. It blends a light local mood with a parody Psalm about Roosevelt and praises Edward Duke of Windsor for a peace plea praising his wartime speech and appeal to youth to avoid war.
Ted Thatcher, living in a gritty attic, faces news from a police officer that his father Jim Thatcher was killed in a truck crash while intoxicated. Ted’s mixed feelings rise about his father’s past, his potential move with Mr Ferguson, and his uncertain future. Authorities will follow up in the morning.
A lengthy roster of veterans from various Iowa, Illinois, New York and Wisconsin units is published to correct errors in spelling initials and unit references. The list includes names such as Osman Anfinson, John Clark, D. P. Reynolds, Nelson Hamlin, Isaac Matson, and many others with their company and regiment details, reflecting the region's attempt to honor the departed with accuracy ahead of Memorial Day ceremonies.
The item lists warranty deeds and transfers in Armstrong Estherville Ringsted and nearby areas from 1939, including Henry Johnson Co E 91st Illinois Infantry and George Sykes Co I 20th Iowa. Several parcels describe lots, blocks, and sections with dates, purchasers, and nominal sums. Institutions include Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U S and various individuals.
Edwin Rhodes returns home from war work in San Antonio. Knut Gronstal discharged after ten months in France. Leroy Turner at naval training near Chicago expects muster out. A H Rhodes plans a brick home on West Side. M K Whelan back from California. Att'y J W Morse on legal business in Des Moines. Sondrols and others visited Templar Park. Nissen and Scharfenbergs traveled to Chicago for business and pleasure.
May 12 1909 issue reports Spirit Lake hotel finishing touches when a gasoline torch exploded on the third floor starting a blaze. Other notes include a May 5 1909 Catholic wedding of Lewis Juhi and Lillian Origer and upcoming travels and meetings of local residents and officials.
The piece argues for strict enforcement of existing speed limits and local laws to improve safety. It urges courage to enforce 25 mph limits rather than lax 30 mph practices, emphasizing enforcement alongside education and engineering in a balanced program. There's a call for decisive action by city councils or village boards.
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