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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1940
Page
2
Batherville editor W E Deming oversees a Batherville publication note in Emmet County Iowa. The issue records Tuesdays and Thursdays editions, with Adelaide Nichols listed and advertising managed by a dedicated advertising manager.
Irvin Weller, a brakeman on the Rock Island branch to Albert Lea, was severely injured in an Oct 31 accident at Grover. Also noted: Vern McTlwain and Miss Martha Hartman of Estherville wed Nov 1. B Wasserman buys Swan Olson stock and plans a grocery dry goods move. new Baptist church cost 35000 dedicated. Dr Divine of New York conducted services. grand jury hearing in Grant Griffin murder case. Mrs L C Wanamaker attends Home Missionary society convention. births to Emil Hoffman and to Howard Haywood families.
George Felkey, an early settler in the eastern county, died Sunday afternoon after a lengthy illness. He was a brother of Mrs. O Neville of this city.
Orville Donaldson of Milford weds Edna O Farrell of Arnolds Park at the bride’s home on Oct 26. George Anderson weds Hazel Montgomery at the Montgomery home on Oct 26. Mrs. Sam Reaney and son Joe of Clear Lake visit sister Mrs. Birney. Mrs. Fred White and children visit Sioux City. Supreme Court cuts Bradbury damages from 15000 to 12000 after arma loss at Gracttinger. Wm Johnston to Fort Dodge for legal practice.
Joe W Madden received an 80th birthday celebration at his Halfa area home hosted by his family. The party gathered all children and most grandchildren and great grandchildren who presented furniture and curtains. Attendees included Micklebust of Alexandria, Ninedorf of Waterloo, Bud Fisher of Des Moines, and others from Des Moines, Waverly, Halfa, Fenton, and Armstrong area. Joe W Madden is a longtime Halfa rural carrier.
State safety officials in Iowa call for a statewide courtesy campaign to curb rising pedestrian deaths. With about 90 pedestrian fatalities this year and last year’s total of 117, officials warn deaths will rise unless drivers and pedestrians drop their bull-headed attitude. County sheriffs and police urged to address the issue locally. M. C. Nelson of the Governor's Traffic Safety Commission emphasized cooperation to prevent further fatalities. One fourth of all traffic fatalities are pedestrians.
Nelson urged pedestrians to use crosswalks and follow signals while drivers stop for turning traffic. He warned that pedestrians have right of way when crossing on green at intersections and urged jaywalking avoidance and bright clothing at night. State safety groups partner with local law enforcement for a November pedestrian protection program.
Glen Forney of Emmetsburg assisted in removing an elevator from a granary when it fell on Stewart Anderson. Three stitches were needed for the head wound. The old elevator will be replaced. Funeral details note a six month old’s pneumonia death in Emmetsburg. Marilyn Fink of Ringsted and several local families are mentioned along with a Halloween party at school No. 5 and local visits. A Grand Theatre show features Cary Grant and Martha Scott, tied to Williamsburg antiques financing. Lloyd shot exteriors in Williamsburg as part of a Rockefeller restoration showcase.
Warner's Flowing Gold opens at the Grand Theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday. Pat O'Brien plays a tough oil country figure while John Garfield appears with Frances Farmer in a story of Texas oil men roaming for wealth. Both stars are described as friendly and approachable off screen.
A report on unique colonial style furniture crafted for director producer Frank Lloyd's project The interiors feature period chairs tables and cabinetry aimed at authentic set design for the film.
M A Balkema, county agricultural agent, warns farmers that cribbing corn too early risks ineligibility for a government loan as moisture readings reach 24 to 32 percent statewide. For 1940 crop loans, moisture must stay below 20.6 percent, and tests across forty varieties show 17.6 to 27 percent. The AAA committee offers moisture testing for farmers.
Glenn Galvin 13 son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Galvin died Sunday evening at Woodward hospital where he had been a patient since last spring. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at Mah lum and Anderson Funeral Parlor with Rev C E Fortsell officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by parents and seven brothers and sisters. One sister preceded him in death. Edgar Nau a student at Iowa State College spent the weekend at his parents home.
JOCALS Mrs. Lyle Hauk and son Larry Edward return home from Iowa City. Guests include Hal and Milton Hickman, Fred Doran and Jane of Fairmont visiting Mrs. Johnson, the Burns and Coleman homes. Bernice Lee and Lou Ann return from Chicago. Yates and Sawyer return from Chicago visiting Faye and Edna Yates. Lola Wilson Mildred Shuttler Hazel Stevens attend Iowa homecoming. Glenn Whitish announces birth of Karen Ann on Friday Nov 1 weighing six and a half pounds. John Hansen family lease and plan to move to north Eighth street. John Hansen Jr. to live with parents. Roy Hoffman return to Mason City after visiting relatives and conducting Hutchinson Co. business.
Mrs. K. J. McDonald, Mrs. R. C. Blazer and Mrs. Frank Sebern host Past Matrons at Kepler's Cafe at 1:00. Following lunch, attendees visit the McDonald home for a brief business session and social afternoon.
Twenty nine percent of Iowa's farmers have electricity in their homes, according to M. P. Conway of the state commerce commission. The figure contrasts with twelve percent when the first REA project pole was set in Scott county in June 1986.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Jackson host a dinner this evening to hear election returns on the radio. Guests include Mr and Mrs C P Mauck Mr and Mrs Archie Bixby Mr and Mrs Howard Hiedke Dr and Mrs HL McMillan Mr and Mrs Dan Howard and Miss Margaret Smith.
Thirty two members attended the Legion Auxiliary regular meeting in the Legion club room. Plans were made to cooperate with the Legion for Armistice Day observance. A banquet and social evening will be held in K P hall inviting ex service men and wives and Legionnaires. A contribution to the Pan-Hellenic Milk Fund was voted. Ft Dodge fall conference report given by Mrs Ralph Creger. Prizes were won by Mrs G M Donovan, Mrs Guy Tibbets, Mrs Andrew Sunde, Mrs Ed Sorum, and Mrs E E Henaman. Refreshments closed the evening.
Miss Fern Jackman hosted a Presbyterian Guild evening at her home with a 7 15 dessert supper assisted by Mrs. Orvan Anderson. Henrietta Miller led the business meeting and Marian McAffee conducted the lesson on The Family Takes Up Stakes, with Mrs. Richard Lyman as devotional leader. Attendees included Edward Kyvig, R S Knight, F E Rosendahl, Glen Story, Lena Wilkins, Richard Lyman, Irwin Story, Vera Heyer, Marion Orvis, Ruth Penn, Jennie Hepp, Marian McAffee, Lois Inman, Myrtle Waters, Mildred Lorimer, Stella Delbridge, and Mrs. Ruby Henaman.
The Ladies Aid and Mission Society of the Estherville Lutheran church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 in the church parlors. Hostesses are Mesdames Sig Grinde T E Bejan Torres Fossel and George Robinson. Mrs Willis Stearns will lead the program for the afternoon.
One hundred four attended the father daughter banquet at the Christian Church last evening. Rev. Herman Olmstead of Storm Lake delivered the address titled What To Live For On and Why. Guests sat at four long tables with baby chrysanthemums from Mrs. Oliver Langmo. Harry Adams led a group sing after which the remaining hour was given to the speaker. Olmstead has ministered to the local church 15 years. The event was sponsored by the Committee on Church Membership Cultivation including Mrs. Lloyd Johnson as chair, Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. Eugene Rost, Miss Kathryn Lyman, Pat Mauck, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sawyer.
Oct 31 listing includes Lyle M Skow 24 Wallingford Violet H Rick 21 Wallingford Seth William Albert 21 Mankato Kathleen R Legerman 20 Mankato. Nov 2 entries name Richard A McGhan 22 Minneapolis Helen M Israelson 19 Minneapolis Maynard Kenneth Atkinson 21 Pocahontas Lois Anderson 18 Graettinger.
Monday Nighters were entertained last evening at the home of Mrs. Leonard Hackett. A 6:30 dinner was served at two small tables with a green and yellow decor. Bridge was played at two tables. Guests included Mrs. Gee Thompson and Mrs. Walter Wells. Members present were Mesdames F. R. Everds, William Bale, G. Ewen, Deemer Lee, J. P. Clark, R. C. Edelen and Leonard Hackett. The Elks lodge elect party follows Tuesday evening in their club rooms with election returns on two radios and a lunch from 9 to 11.
Miss Mary Mulroney, to wed John Berry of Ames this month, will be honored at a mixed shower tonight hosted by Miss Genevieve Hanson, Miss Margaret Olson, and Miss LaVohn Brown. A dinner will precede an evening of bridge at the R. C. Brown home after a reception in the blue room at Hotel Gardston.
The Pythian Sisters will gather in the Knights of Pythias club rooms above J. C. Penney store on Thursday for an all day meeting. They plan to sew curtains for the club rooms and share a noon pot luck dinner.
Terril extends its water system under a WPA project approved by George J. Keller. A 40 man crew will lay about 9,200 feet of two inch mains and install water connections to 90 properties. WPA allocates 10,450 for wages and 936 for materials. Terril adds 5,213 for materials.
A garbled OCR style sports box totals multiple teams including HAMM S BEER, JUNIOR COLLEGE FACULTY, and D X OILERS with individual player scores and team totals. The text abruptly shifts to a non sequitur claim about a U S Army paint making planes invisible and references 12 000 planes discussed by the President.
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