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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1935
Page
2
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An essay by George L. Phillips argues trucks cannot beat rail on long-term costs. It compares efficiency and fuel use of freight trains versus highway trucks, explains high truck rates, and details how rail rates are structured to balance public needs. The piece notes trucks may seem cheaper initially but impose higher long-term costs through taxes and diminished purchasing power.
Motorists may obtain new driving licenses after July 5 from Sheriff Cliff Fredericksen, with 25 cent application fee and June 30, 1937 expiry. Forms distributed in county sheriff, county attorney, and gas stations. Licenses may be issued without examination if driving history is clear. otherwise exam required by the state. Current suspensions revoked licenses not renewed until lifted. Patrol members will serve as examiners in county seats at intervals.
A Sunday gathering at the M. H. Schloeman home honored Mr. and Mrs. Roy McGee of Yakima Washington, who are related to Mrs. Schloeman. Guests included the Ellerston and Schloeman families and their children. The Trienbid club held a Dutch treat lunch and an evening of bridge hosted by Bernice and Pearl Clark with Mary Sheltren winning a prize.
Miss Gertrude Mohr leads a troop meeting of Girl Scouts at the Methodist church this Tuesday evening. A reception was held at the Anderson home on North Eighth Street Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Roy McGee of Yakima Washington formerly Esther Hartung visiting since the 1932 move from Estherville.
Mrs Mary Moltzen obituary recounts born June 30 1872 in Eck enford Germany and nine children eight surviving in Emmet county Dolliver area funeral by Rev C R Yeager notes faithful wife and mother with interment at Dolliver cemetery. The column also lists social visits church attendance and community events across Estherville Dolliver and nearby towns with multiple households hosting gatherings and travel between Emmet and surrounding counties.
Clay County officers from the sheriff’s office raided the Woodcliff night club one mile east of Spencer and seized five quarts of whisky and gin and two and a half pints of alcohol along with one slot machine. Alcohol found in a second floor room where an employee slept. County Attorney James will file for a district court injunction to stop Woodcliff operations.
Louis Elbert of Emmetsburg buys the Pocahontas Record-Democrat and will publish his first issue this week. He comes from nine years with the Palo Alto Tribune and takes over from Mrs. R. J Forrest widow of the late editor. His wife will assist as book keeper and news helper.
R Kenneth Davidson of Emmetsburg has joined A J Burt as partner in the Emmetsburg law practice Burt and Davidson. He will continue court reporting until September when his sister Frances Davidson takes over. Judge F C Davidson previously partnered with Burt before joining the district court bench.
Ernest Huckaba and W. E. Deming traveled to Des Moines on Monday for a preview of the Nash model. John son, Nash Motor Company general sales manager, and Geo. Means of Means Nash Sales Co of Des Moines explained the car’s features. Public announcement of the car will be made immediately.
Gib Paulson of Graettinger recent tryouts with Des Moines Western League team this spring has joined the House of David squad at Creston. He is known in Estherville from stints with the Eagles and related local clubs. Nearby, visits from Yakima residents and Cedar Rapids guests are noted, plus a humorous aside about cigarette ads comparing old and new cinema idols.
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