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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1934
Page
3
Early returns from five precincts show Osmundson with a big lead as Bringle and Ersland win seats on the county board. Voter support varied with Emmet township backing a change 87 to 37 while Eartherville favored it 1068 to 862 for reducing supervisors from five to three. Armstrong rejected the change 158 to 220.
In Emmet County strong GOP lead persists with all Republican county candidates winning. Mrs Gladys Bringle and Mrs Hattie Osmundsen sweep Democratic challengers, while K J Ersland leads John Andresen for treasurer in a close race. District court judges Jas DeLand and Geo Heald win, C C Coyle trails. Maniece tops Morse for state representative in 18 precincts, with votes totaling 1997 to 1667.
Dickinson county establishes a second game management area after a petition by about 50 farmers and residents to the Iowa Fish and Game Commission. The zone covers farm lands between East Okoboji and Wear Okoboji lakes, including Okoboji town, protecting game birds and farming stock.
Period from November 5 to 10 showed precipitation early in the week and again midweek. Temperatures fluctuated but mostly stayed near or above normal across the valleys.
American Education week activities fill Emmet county including town ship school and civic group displays at city hall. Exhibits open Wednesday November 7 and run daily to Saturday at 3 pm with a quilt exhibit by 250 women, a variety of music and talks, and prizes for best quilting.
Mrs. W. L. Loveland, 61, died Saturday at Coleman hospital after two surgeries. Born Catherine Reiter on October 16, 1873 in St Donatus, she moved to Eartherville with husband W. L. Loveland in 1895. Survived by husband, four children, six brothers, four sisters. active in church and several service organizations. Burial at Catholic cemetery after funeral at St Patrick's.
Mr and Mrs Ira Waterman mourn the loss of their month old daughter Coralie Ann who died Friday morning in Pomeroy Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Mahfum and Anderson chapel with Rev Fran Yearnd of the Baptist church officiating Miss Delia Obye and Mrs Louis Obye sang a duet accompanied by Miss Mildred Zinser The child is survived by her parents and one brother Junior Fellow relatives attended from Arnolds Park and Mrs Ulrich is mother of Mrs Waterman
Lawrence Welk orchestra members Terry George J Jacksonie and Leo Fortin were injured when their Chevrolet semi trailer van bus sailed off a 15 foot embankment near Estherville Iowa on highway 9. Driver Maurice Knutson said front spring broke causing loss of control. George and Jacksonie suffered internal injuries, Fortin a gash requiring 14 stitches. Other band members sustained bruises but continued engagements. Welk escaped with a lip cut. The troupe planned to perform in Sioux City Omaha and return to Yankton.
The county Legion Auxiliary held a Saturday meeting at Armstrong attended by over sixty members from five units including Doliver, Estherville, Maple Hill, Wallingford and Armstrong with guests from Ringsted. Reports on the year’s activities were given by chapter presidents and a lunch followed featuring a mock broadcast from station ALA Armstrong promoting new membership.
Cecil Riggs' dray horse died after injuries from a Friday auto crash at the Rock Island crossing on Lincoln Street. Frank Shoemaker of Arnolds Park drove the car. he was intoxicated and fined 150 dollars by Judge Davidson in Emmetsburg, with installments arranged for payment and release after the first payment.
Rock Island evening passenger No 420 will be affected by a new time card effective Nov 11. The Chicago train arriving from the west at 6 25 p m will under the new schedule reach Estherville at 5 25 and depart at 5 45. The change provides a closer connection at Cedar Rapids per agent A L Buffer.
While trying on new outfits, shoppers drifted in and began to play, turning a routine fitting into an unexpected, lively moment as the room filled with music and lighthearted energy.
Mrs. Clara M. Sanborn mother of Clyde Sanborn of Estherville died Saturday night at Armstrong after over five years of illness. Born Clara Dale in Lehigh, she moved to Swea City, married Edwin D. Sanborn in 1895, lived in Estherville, Texas, and El Paso before returning to Estherville to reside with her son. She belonged to the M E church and Order of Eastern Star, survived by four sisters and four brothers. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from Estherville Christian Church with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Blackie Simmons, leader in former liquor suits, held in Emmet county jail on driving while intoxicated charges. D C Wilhelm of Des Moines, a bill collector in the Simmons car, arrested for intoxication after a sideswipe with a Durant sedan driven by Ole Geimes of Jackson on West Lincoln street. Cars damaged, cement wall altered, deputies pursued Wilhelm and later recovered him with assistance from Chief Lilley and Officer Jones.
In Dolliver the new fire siren, installed last summer, sounded for the first time Tuesday to announce a fire that damaged the Strand restaurant interior. Mr. and Mrs. Strand were in Emmetsburg, delaying their return. The Crabtree family on the building’s second floor triggered the alarm. Insurance covers furniture, fixtures, and building. Mrs. Crabtree and baby and the Strands are staying with local families while repairs begin.
R. S. Knutson of Graettinger is recovering at Coleman hospital after his left hand was caught in the roller of a corn picker at his farm home Friday. All bones except the thumb were broken and the hand badly lacerated.
The American Lutheran Conference congregations in Estherville and nearby areas host a Sunday 8:00 p.m. Reformation Rally at Roosevelt auditorium with speaker C M Grana kou of Augustana College Sioux Falls S D. A joint chorus directed by Mr Josten will perform. Churches invited include Bethlehem Armstrong First Our Saviour's Danish Lutheran Graettinger and Swedish Lutheran Dunnell. A charity rehearsal occurred Tuesday and will meet again at 6:45 p.m. Sunday. The rally marks the 400th anniversary of the Bible translation by Martin Luther.
A Harvest Sunday in Iowa churches on November 25 aims to build city farm understanding. Plans by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation involve many groups including American Legion, Labor, Teachers Association, PTA, WCTU, and the state department of public instruction. The committee hopes for a record observance nationwide.
Col. E. S. Ormsby, 92, died October 24 at his sister’s home in Long Beach California. A former Emmetsburg resident, he belonged to Esdraelon Commandery No 52 and later worked with his brother in the American Investment Co and Farmers Trust and Savings Bank. He sought the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Iowa and served as elector at large in a presidential campaign. He moved to California years ago and was active in state and regional societies.
Judge George A Heald opened court yesterday morning but no cases were filed, so he adjourned until Wednesday. Sheriff Cliff Frederick sent notices to grand jurors telling them not to appear for the November term, as the court convenes Wednesday.
Two years ago Emmet county cast 4461 votes with Roosevelt at 2379 and Hoover 2082 for president. Turner led for governor with 2741 to Herring 1700. Ed Maniece Democrat had 2289 in state representative race, Helgason Republican 1964, Salyers 92. County Republican ticket won by large margins. Murphy Democrat led Field and Brookhart for US senator. State Democratic ticket won, Roosevelt carried the state by a large margin over Hoover.
A jury in justice of peace court found for Chas. Bixby and H. M. Ireland in a dispute over a southwest town house with renters E. M. and Dorothy Mustard. Mustards behind on rent since March. landlords to obtain possession in three days after trial. defense sought 30 day notice. Jury members were Clint Smith, Maybelle Herris, Grover McCall, Chas. Carpenter, Morris Zalk, and Harold Woodling.
Mason City Dec 10 and 11 will feature Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew presented by the Young People's Fellowship at Cecil theater. A 25 student cast will perform the 16th century comedy with new staging and costuming led by Mrs Ina K Trissel and John Ross Winnie as technical director.
The Rock Island railroad reduced staff this week by eliminating one switch engine shift in the local yards and removing four men from the rip track force. The workers had been hired during the grain rush to repair grain cars in the summer and fall.
At the city council meeting last night Lerfoy Miller was granted a permit to operate a dance hall in the Oransky building on North Sixth street. The Board of Health meeting was called to order but adjourned due to no business.
Early county totals from 1061 of 2056 precincts indicate Herring leads Turner for governor 193420 to 156643 while Kraschel tops Patterson for lieutenant governor 137925 to 114662. Miller and Wegman ahead for secretary of state and treasurer. Dunlap Huffman lead for railroad commissioners. Agnes Samuelson unopposed for superintendent. Emmet county backs Gilchrist and judges DeLand and Heald.
Arthur W. Engholm died at his Ringsted area home on November 5 after a four month illness from a heart condition. Born November 6, 1886 in Milwaukee, he later moved to Ft. Dodge and settled in Ringsted in 1916. He married Julia Orkelson in 1912 and left six children Wilbert Helen Florence Clara Erwin. one infant Dorothy died. Surviving siblings include J L Derwick and H W Cronk Estherville Henry Engholm Sleepy Eye Albert Engholm Ft. Dodge and Wm Engholm Terri. Funeral at 1 pm Wednesday from home and 2 pm at German Lutheran church Estherville with Rev Lang.
James Porter, president and large stockholder in the Bank of Ocheyedan now in receivership, was declared solvent by a federal court in Sioux City last week. A jury had defeated efforts to declare him involuntarily bankrupt as Judge Scott directed a verdict for Porter. A. J. Salland, receiver for the bank, was the only witness examined. the case has dragged for about two years delaying liquidation.
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