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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1941
Page
3
The Vindicator and Republican published in Eatherville Iowa lists a Tuesday and Thursday edition. Subscription rates show within zones One and Two priced at 2.00 per year and all other zones at 2.50 per year with additional late charges.
London dispatches report England faces pressure over invading western Europe while government says the time is not ripe. Radicals and labor groups push action, aiming to aid Russia, with critics arguing Britain may be steering toward a socialist future after the war. American readers see shifting attitudes among Reds as policy moves toward Russia.
The piece argues there has never been true freedom of the seas and will not be for centuries. It recalls Wilson era protests over interference with trade and German submarine warfare. Britain, reliant on sea imports, would seek traditional dominance after the war, limiting freedom to those Britain supports.
Home Demonstration Agent Miss Frances Byrne will leave for Muscatine to take a new post. She is guest of Miss Clara Kennedy on First Avenue North this Thursday evening for bridge and lunch. Kennedy sisters assist with the hospitality. Founders Day planning noted for February 24 after council talks. Restmore Club met at Mrs. L. E. Berg’s Tuesday afternoon with guests Mrs. O W Platt and Mrs. Jake Taylor.
The Methodist Womens Society of Christian Service schedules a Friday meeting at 2 30 in the church parlors with an executive board at 1 30. Mrs O R Gardner will lead worship and Mrs Romaine Sondrol directs the lesson on Peace. Delegates report on the Emmetsburg convention. tea at 1 o clock served by Mrs Wesley Myers committee.
Mrs Virginia Bedell of Spirit Lake will speak at the Womanta Club general meeting Monday at 3:00 PM in the city hall auditorium. Her topic is Defense. Music by the big school brass sextet. Program planned by the American Home department of the Woman's club.
At a regular executive board meeting at the Estherville high school building, committee chairs were appointed to head the Christmas Seal Sale. Mrs. Louis Thépen is city chairman, with Mrs. Clarence Mathieson chairing the band sale, Mrs. Stanley Larson the street bale sale, Mrs. Wilford Osberg a co-chair, and Mrs. J. P. Clark chairing the sale.
A court session opened with a whispered exchange between the defendant and Sheriff Cliff Fredericx. The defendant asked how long the affair would last, and the sheriff replied it would take about two hours for him but about two years for the defendant.
Grand Captain General R. Win ters of Fort Dodge attended Este erville Friday for the Adraelon Commandery meeting. A dinner at 6550 in the Masonic hall dining room followed the regular meeting and the work was inspected by Mr Winters. F M Sandy was initiated into the order at Friday's meeting.
The marriage occurred on a moonlit Friday in October with Miss Doris Loeschen of Estherville and Robert Martinson of Spirit Lake as bride and groom. Attendants were Eva Hansen and C Lundstrom. They plan to reside in San Diego after the ceremony.
Ray McDonald and Bonita Granville star as the youthful sweethearts in MGM’s Down in San Diego set against the ULSA marine base. The Grand screen showcases the Friday Saturday release with Dan Dalrey Jr. Leo Gorcey Henry O'Neil and Stanley Clements in the cast.
Paramount presents The Parson of Panamint a western at Grand Theatre Friday and Saturday set in a California ghost town where gamblers sinners and heroes return to tell tales and meet their end. Stars include Charlie Ruggles Ellen Drew Phillip Terry Joseph Schildkraut Porter Hall Henry Kolker Janet Beecher and Paul Hurst.
Bob Hope stars in the Paramount comedy Nothing But The Truth at Grane Theatre with Paulette Goddard and Elliott Nugent directing. Hope plays a stockbroker who argues truth telling must be universal while partners warn absolute truth in business ruins solvency.
After duck hunters were killed or nearly killed in a November blizzard, a storm warning system is set up along the Mississippi. The La Crosse weather bureau will send warnings to Burlington and Milwaukee railroad dispatchers from Hastings to Prairie du Chien. The Dubuque bureau covers the southern area. Dispatchers relay warnings by telegraph to station agents along the river.
Roy Smith a Milford barber was found dead on the north beach at Gulf Point West Okoboji Lake Wednesday morning. He was duck hunting alone and is believed to have died of a heart attack though cause not determined. He was found face down in the sand after returning from the point. Smith leaves a wife and two daughters. body taken to Milford funeral home.
Miss Susan Peterson attends the state teachers meeting in Des Moines as delegate from the north central district. Rural teachers include Miss Vivian Madden Miss Esther Burkhart of Denmark township and Mrs L W Loving of Ellsworth township. All Estherville teachers are in attendance at the meeting.
Mrs Mary LeeMaster was granted a divorce from Philbert LeeMaster by Judge F C Davidson on grounds of desertion. They wed Graettinger November 17 1915, and he deserted three years later. She seeks custody of their son Thomas. petition filed February 18 1937.
The La Crosse Weather Bureau notes signals along the river differ by area with bells or whistles. hunters are advised to check local signals before hunting. If indications point to a storm like last year’s Armistice Day event, an airplane will be chartered to respond.
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce board approved a March of Dimes program run by band mothers through the public schools to create visible yardsticks holding five dollars in dimes. Merchants are urged to display and accept them to fund band uniforms and support the city’s public image. The board also discussed city lot purchases for parking, planned lighting upgrades, and thanked the City Council for considering a parking ordinance.
About 88 head of pure bred bears will be offered at an auction Monday November 10 at 2 00 p m in the 4 12 Club Barn Estherville. Bears raised in 4 12 club and vocational agricultural projects will represent Duroc Terseux Chester Whites Poland China and Spotted Poland Chinas. Ralkema says it is a real opportunity to retain a good bear and save driving.
Sioux Rapids resident Hannah G. Larson won a $1000 judgment against National Fire Insurance of Hartford in district court for turkeys lost in the Armistice Day storm. She had a five year wind storm policy in effect May 18, 1987 covering loss or damage from wind hail and other perils. About 500 to 600 birds died in the November 11 storm. Four local weathermen testified as witnesses.
The 1940 Clay County Fair posted total receipts of 92577.66 with a record across all departments. Gate and grandstand sales topped 67661.13, plus 39061.87 on grounds tickets and 12976.40 for evening grandstand. Other income included 1285.00 entry fees, 18561.00 from concessions, and 5070.53 miscellaneous. Expenses totaled 63565.78 with 15808.71 for permanent improvements and 12784.57 in various costs. Attendance reached 172,284, the highest in the fair’s 24 year history. A baby girl was born Monday at Park View clinic to Mr and Mrs Merritt Townsend of Inmitesburg. Bill Young leaves for Montreal for six weeks radio training before military service.
FOR SALE purebred Spotted Poland boars. M. Larsen Ringsted 74-tf. FOR SALE One two year old pure bred Guernsey bull and five young bull calves. Frank Thornton Spirit Lake U-2pd.
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