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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1945
Page
4
Work begins in July on street patching including complete repair of oil and permanent type pavement. About 900 tons of aggregate used for patching. Nearly 16 000 gallons BCs toad oil and 31000 gallons amulsion included. Pool opening set for Memorial Day May 30 at 1 20 PM, season through August 31.
The Lutheran church invites all friends to attend a dedication service led by Dr. N. Aatrup Larepn Iowa district president and local pastors. The event marks extensive renovations including heating repairs, new chancel finish, and all new furnishings.
Two towns in Emme county report strong pledge totals as the finance committee announces results on Wednesday. Dolliver tops the list with eight thousand five hundred dollars pledged toward an eight thousand dollar quota, while King Per bent faces the challenge of meeting its target.
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A special school election will decide the sale of certain Center township school district property. If approved, proceeds go to the Center township general fund. The board just completed funding for two new school buses with 42 student capacity to be used next fall.
Dr. R F Patterson of the University of South Dakota delivered the main address at Roosevelt Auditorium as 191 eighth grade graduates received diplomas. The program included a processional, vocal pieces, and remarks by Supt. Marte Sorum. Patterson tied his speech to a two bit theme using coin language and urged graduates to craft a personal philosophy from phrases on the quarter such as United States of America E pluribus unum Liberty and In God We Trust.
Seven scouts led by Donald Crouse joined 150 boy scouts from 90 troops across four counties at the Five District Camporee held at Medium Lake State Park in Emmetsburg. Participants included John Allen Joyce Frederick en Jim Myers from the Wolf patrol and George Starr Hidie Mustard Jim Vega Frank Crouse from the Flying Eagle patrol. The event featured tent pitching, camp inspections, meals, and an evening assembly with patrol showcases. A wind storm disrupted activities, but first aid and casualty care were practiced. Sunday included church services and a practical demonstration of scouting skills, culminating in a court of honor where a Spencer scout earned the first Cage Scout rating.
In an automobile accident on a curve near the Woodley hatchery on highway 9, a Plymouth coupe driven by Howard Croner veered off the road and rolled three times. Croner and Kenneth Lambert were hospitalized with injuries. Croner was released after minor surgery, Lambert remained overnight. Croner, a war veteran and former instant airplane mechanic and gunner, holds an Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Rep George H Robb told Kiwanians at a Tuesday luncheon the sifting committee power risks the legislature by blocking floor debate. He cited 800 to 900 bills in the 51st assembly, noting nine percent more appropriations, 10 agriculture bills, and 22 school measures passed. He praised some lobbyists but warned others. Six former Cub Scouts, Elmer Forssell James Bakema Jack Rhodes Robert Heywood Jack Waldron and Paul Spaulding, attended as guests.
An article notes student crafted furniture praised for high workmanship. Despite OCR garble, readers learn the pieces earned compliments at an event held Thursday night in a local building.
A stream of World War II notices details Sgt. Ted Loudermilk’s 0 day leave at his father in law’s home with family, plus Barneys Reynolds and Ostheimer updates from England and Italy. Fellow soldiers Albright, Noble, Iverson, and Foster are outlined with postings, medals, and overseas service. Several locals enlist or are discharged, and families receive furlough news, prison camp releases, and new addresses for postwar correspondence.
Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York plans to dispose of its remaining farm in Emmet county, three miles west of Wallingford, as the last of 70 Northwest Iowa farms. H C Metcalf of Fairmont, farm representative, markets the 12 Mile Lake township property amid a statewide real estate downswing that left many owners insolvent and deeded land to mortgage holders.
A June survey shows April liquor sales fell in several Iowa towns while war stamps and bonds rose. Estherville logged $1,655 in stamps and bonds in April versus $376 in March. liquor sales were $9,907.65 in April and $25,258 for the period. Spencer sold $9.15 in stamps in April and liquor revenue hit $11,086, with March totals $16,843.80. Algona’s April stamps and bonds reached $145 and liquor sales $1,300. March figures showed $14,044.04 stamps and $17,260.73 liquor. Emmetsburg reported $213.75 in stamps April and $10,840.98 in liquor, with March at $1,200 stamps and $13,547.09 liquor. Statewide April liquor sales totaled $1,567,788.56, March was $2,228,108. Stamp and bond sales statewide in April were $463,719.90 against $255,884.75 in March.
The Rev. Fred W. Ortmeyer former Estherville Methodist pastor spoke at Spencer high school's baccalaureate, urging graduates to keep adventure alive, build highways not fences, and value character and usefulness as they begin their second mile in education. He stressed education in any field, noting observation, selection and concentration will shape a better world.
L B Shonkwiler of Estherville has purchased the property known as the horse sales barn from Spirit Lake. The city council ratified the sale at their last meeting. No plans for the property have been announced. Horse sales conducted by Matt Miller and Fred Dowden will be discontinued as their lease expires.
The Rev. L. G. Hinderaker of Wallingford and Immanuel Lutheran churches resigns effective August 1. His resignation read May 6 was accepted by the congregation. He has accepted a call to Immanuel Lutheran in Longview Washington. Longview, a 16000 population town between Portland and Seattle. The move occurs in August with duties beginning September 1. A successor has been called but may not have accepted.
Dr. Harmon president of Drake University urged 88 high school and junior college graduates to rethink education as training for cooperative global citizenship. He warned America relies too much on education as a business, called for thinking in terms of a world community, and described war as a symptom of societal illness demanding new global ties.
Emmet County reports 208 persons receive old age assistance in May with an average payment of 34.944 dollars and a total of 7,268 dollars. Five persons receive aid for the blind at 27.96 dollars each totaling 139.80 dollars. Forty-eight children receive aid in May at 10.90 dollars per child totaling 528 dollars. April figures show 61 children at 10.53 dollars each totaling 536.90 dollars. old age and blind aid figures match April.
The Chamber of Commerce board met Wednesday with representatives of the newly organized American Legion Junior baseball team. They discussed sponsoring the team and related business matters at the neon luncheon.
Mrs J O Kase 79 of Wallingford died at home Tuesday evening after illness begun April 28. Born April 23 1866 in Waseca Minnesota she moved with family to Otter Tail County then lived in Wallingford most of her life. She married Rev J O Kasa July 3 1897 in Dalton Minnesota and survived by husband four sons two daughters sixteen grandchildren four great grandchildren one son Norris and one daughter deceased. Funeral Friday at 1:30 from Kase home and 2 at Wallingford Lutheran Church officiated by Rev L G Hinderaker burial in Hiver aide Cemetery.
Fragments from a Rotary meeting feature speaker Frank Ulish, a state safety educator, urging stronger traffic law enforcement and broader driver education. He calls for classroom instruction, police participation in training, and broader cooperation with Estherville schools to reduce highway tolls amid unsafe tires and brakes.
Captain Edwin R. Burt writes to his parents about piloting a B-29 on a 3000 mile non stop mission from Pyote Texas to the upper Midwest. Clouds hid Estherville and Orlandas, as the 132000 pound aircraft carried 8000 gallons of gas with over 6000 gallons used. He expects to finish B-29 training in June and be sent to the South Pacific afterward.
A marriage license was issued Thursday to Leonard Ralph Bendixon aged 23 and Bernice Ann Nepps aged 20, both residents of Eatherville.
A marriage license was issued Sunday to Robert Mitchell, 28, and Marjorie Maiiera, 20, both of Heatherville, confirming their plans to wed. Authorities noted the couple reside in Heatherville and filed the necessary documentation for the ceremony.
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