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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1941
Page
2
Publication and postal details for the Winchester and Republican Company activity in Estherville Iowa. Indicates Tuesday and Thursday issues, Adelaide Nichols as editor, postal matter status, subscription rates and zoning notes.
Ralph Overholser praises Scotty Crom in Red Oak spelling contest coverage. Editorial note from Earl Shelledy announces his secretarial role with the Iowa Great Lakes association and summer office plans at Arnold's Park city hall to serve the public and promote regional interests.
Judge Fred W. Senn denied a permanent injunction by Martin County Electric Co. against the Petersburg Co-Operative Creamery and the Jackson Federated Rural Electric Association. The ruling, first of its kind in the region, allows the creamery to build a line to connect with the REA system and buy current at lower rates. The decision follows similar cases in other states favoring the defendants. The Petersburg creamery has fed electricity from a Martin County line since 1931 and plans savings by accessing the REA network.
Iowa reports a 13 percent drop in marriage licenses in April 1941 from April 1940. Health officials cite the blood test law taking effect April 10 and federal draft effects. In Emmet and surrounding counties licenses fell from 1940 to 1941, with varied changes across neighboring counties.
Dr. James A Tobey explains practical tips for managing blood pressure including daily monitoring, lifestyle adjustments, and recognizing risk factors. The piece emphasizes consistency in routines, diet changes, and seeking medical advice for personalized targets.
The article urges calm with high blood pressure, noting many live long, productive lives. It recommends annual physicals, early detection, and a bland diet of milk, white bread, fruits, and vegetables, with limited meats and salt. It warns against alcohol, smoking, and self medication, and stresses rest and avoidance of worry.
V B Hamilton of Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau secretary will speak at the Ringsted Community Picnic and closing day of school in Ringsted city park Friday May 23. He will talk at 1 30 p m about farm questions. Afternoon events include a free movie for children, a 9 30 a m parade, a 10 30 ball game between Ringsted and Armstrong high schools, a noon picnic with free coffee and ice cream, and a 3 p m tug of war followed by kit tenball and a free dance at the opera house. Authorities note many may be called for training soon after registration and discuss possible age based trainee selection within the law.
A plantation shower narrative describes guests assembling for an old time thimble bee. A Mammy delivers a wash of linens as the hostess prepares a plantation supper featuring French Pilau and Lady Baltimore Cake. Betty Crocker offers recipes and a folder on bridal showers upon request.
A visit to the Orleans Spirit Lake fish hatchery reveals large activity for the fishing season. Walleyed pike hatchery output is described as the greatest in its history. Rough fish seining numbers exceed 15 men, with over 100000 pounds of buffalo and sheepshead removed so far. Pelicans hover nearby as Otto Koch oversees rough fish removal.
Army and selective service officials decided July 1 as the registration date for about 1,000,000 men who have turned 21 since the first enrollment last October. Registration will occur at the headquarters of the 6,600 local draft boards.
Emmet county farmers wind up seeding season as ideal weather prevails for ten days. Most small grain seeding is finished with green fields signaling a bountiful harvest next fall. Some Kwimet county high ground finish slow due to lingering rains, plans to plant hay where needed, and corn planting preparations begin under favorable conditions. Soil remains in excellent condition after an above average rainfall in the first four months. With good growing conditions, Emmet county farmers again expect a strong season.
A portable bandstand is being built at Clay County Fairgrounds for Karl King and his Fort Dodge musicians at Sagscam this fall. The old bandstand is torn down. the portable stand will serve afternoon and evening performances, then move before the track to face the stage. King will again conduct a concert before each performance and provide music for the hippodrome acts and night show.
Art Rave, longtime C and N W depot agent at Ringsted for 25 years, accepts a position as agent and telegraph operator at Orange City. The move, with family, is planned around June 1. The Rav es are prominent in Emmet County and Legion activities. Mrs. Rave has written the Vindicator and Republican column for years.
A Dutch actor from Scheveningen, Philip Dorn, rises in Hollywood after his first film Escape. Six foot two with a warm personality, Dorn joins Ziegfeld Girl alongside James Stewart Judy Garland Lana Turner and Tony Martin. His hard early path in theater and film led from the Hague Academy to a Dutch troupe to international tours before moving to Hollywood.
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