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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1942
Page
1
An editorial urges workers to weigh staying in current jobs versus pursuing defense center positions. It highlights that success hinges on talent or aptitude and hard work, warns against blaming the job for dull days, and stresses personal growth, respect for work, and mutual benefit between employee and employer.
Patriotic call urges readers to push governments at all levels to cut spending and halt nonessential allocations. It argues billions spent on war effort wastefully pressure future generations with debt and urges citizens to save locally and reduce taxes.
Olaf Handeland suffered two broken ribs after being crushed between two horses last Monday and is under a physician’s care. Primary election call shown for Monday June 3. About one hundred tickets sold in Emmetsburg for the Madam Schuman Heinke entertainment on May 22. A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Sidles of Ellsworth Township on May 8. Anditer Charles Root returned from Wheaton Minnesota after tending land interests and noting rains affected crops. Mr and Mrs Long of Athelgong welcomed a baby girl born May 17.
May 24, 1922 Vindicator and Republican notes Memorial Day events in Estherville Tuesday May 30 with GAR and WRC lead and other groups assisting. Program 9 30 A M parade from the schoolhouse and cemetery services. High school graduation June 2 marks class of 58 the 31st to complete. Chamber band concert May 26 courthouse 7 to 8 30. Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Ming Beehrends Ringsted.
Iowa State College tests show popular cleaning powders and pastes scratch porcelain enamel on iron and porcelain surfaces. Harsh abrasives cause dusting and dulling over months or years. moderates also harm enamel. Also notes a tree gift to Graettinger and Washington’s command date.
Seasonal guidance on selecting washing and freezing strawberries plus a strawberry shortcake recipe. Highlights vitamin C content guidance, storage tips, and a full step by step shortcake method using fresh berries for four to six servings.
An Iowa State test shows preheating ovens uses more energy than actual baking. The Flouschold Equipment Department notes dual fuel ranges let households preheat with coal or wood and finish baking with gas or electricity. Details cover thermostats, oven temperature vs gauge, rack spacing, and convenient removable parts for storing components.
Hospital notes report the birth of a baby to Mr and Mrs Elmer Spon of Fishterville born Sunday May 17 at Park View clinic. Merritt Bagan, son of Mr and Mrs D A Bazan of Estherville, had a tonsillectomy on May 13 at Coleman hospital. Mrs Virgil Hill was discharged after a month under medical supervision. Mrs Anna Finnegan of Estherville was admitted to Coleman hospital for a major operation Monday morning. Mrs George Frank of Estherville admitted for medical care Saturday evening. Betty Howard, daughter of Mr
Towa farm families can diversify diets with vegetable soybeans Kanra Jorum and Sar varieties developed by Iowa State College and tested over four years. Plant mid May, harvest September or October, and use as a substitute for green peas. beans are high in protein and fat, low in carbohydrates, with good calcium iron and vitamins A B riboflavin content.
The Past Noble Grands association met Friday evening at Mrs. Gilbert Amdahl's home with Miss Geraldine Buckley assisting. Guests included Mrs. Charles Anderson, Mrs. Clara Frizzell, Mrs. Otto Grimm, and other members. After a business meeting, games, entertainment, and refreshments followed.
Miss Helen Gangestad of Omaha and John H. Orange of Omaha were married May 3 in the First Methodist church. The single ring ceremony was conducted by Rev. A. A. Brooks with Lelia Ruschenberg and Lyle V. Nelson attending. The bride’s mother and sisters and Mrs Maurice Carlson also attended.
Miss Bernice Clark national president of Wa Tan Ye presides at the national convention in Dubuque starting Sunday and running through Tuesday. Four delegates and one other local member attend, including Mrs Ward Greer Miss Mary Peterson Miss Emma Gaarde and Miss Clara Kennedy with Miss Eliza Hansen also present. Greer will report on local club activities and Peterson on the service work.
Parents should tell children the truth about fire drills blackouts alarms and fire bombs to reduce fear. Calm, prepared adults model courage and assign simple civilian defense tasks such as first aid in the home, helping children learn responsibility while supporting Red Cross training.
A May 2 Huntington Methodist marriage in Estherville couples Evelyn Ellis and Donald Kirchner. A party at Mack Ellis home honored the bride to be with a five course luncheon and scrolls in gateups. Guests included families from Estherville and Spirit Lake with many local acquaintances attending.
Miss Phyllis Garberson of Spirit Lake was honored in the Veishea tapping ceremonies at the Town State College in Ames. She was named a Mortar Board member among outstanding students. Mrs. Charles F. Finley, wife of the college president, was also named to a Mortar Board.
Women who want to help should assemble toilet kits rather than knit sweaters for soldiers. Capt Lawrence Nelson of the seventh corps area says kits cost less and require less government red tape. He cites a model denim kit with dental care items, toiletries, sewing supplies, a New Testament, cigars, and writing gear, noting the Red Cross may continue knitting sweaters for Arctic troops.
Glenn Whitish and Charles Westbrook left for California with Mrs Whitish staying in Estherville. Westbrook resumes work in a Los Angeles defense plant. Lorraine Sawyer, Rev and Mrs Sawwyer’s daughter, broke her arm last week while playing.visits planned to Wail Lake Town with Nutemanns recovering from a stroke and other relatives visiting for Cornell commencement events in Mount Verna and Marshalltown.
All but two current Milford faculty members have signed their contracts to teach in Milford schools for another year. Coach Melvin Nelson has signed as head coach and physical instructor at Algona, while Margaret Lundquist did not sign for another year. Garwood and Hege contracts were withheld but positions held open until July first pending physical examinations for enlistment.
President Virgil Hancher announced a new summer class for freshman nurses to be admitted to the University School of Nursing on June 8 as part of accelerating education. This first pre fall intake allows 150 men for nursing training at the university.
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