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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1941
Page
4
The Vindicator and Republican Co publishes weekly notices from Estherville Iowa. The editor announces subscription price changes for zones one and two at two dollars per year and two fifty for all other zones.
A reflective column questions Armistice Day as a holiday amid rising tensions and war preparation. It recalls Kaiser Wilhelm, Hitler, and the blame for future wars, laments political corruption, and notes few flags in Estherville. It ends with a humorous quip about a foolproof alcohol test.
Legal notice records the filing of articles of incorporation for Anderson Shoe Company Incorporated under Iowa law. It lists principal office in Estherville Iowa, corporate purpose to run shoe stores, power to contract borrow and acquire property, duration twenty years, authorized stock fifteen thousand dollars, two directors Carl G Anderson and Edith B Anderson, officers from the board, indebtedness limit and dissolution rule, with acknowledgments dated September 11 1941 and varied dates for publication.
An anonymous wartime note from the Knoxville Journal salutes boys returning from arts camps and those heading to service. It praises Uncle Sam, urges pride and resilience, and asks families not to mourn but honor service with simple signs like a rose on a lapel as they move toward their uncertain paths.
Education Week activities included open house hosted by Alma Danielson and Vivian Ellingsen, a nature fair, and a Wallingford business display. Judges inspected exhibits while a large crowd attended in the evening as the PTA met and the Rhythm Band performed. Boxing show lineups featured Larson vs Tart and others amid a candy booth fundraiser raising 29 dollars for the school. Local families and service members were noted, with multiple visits, births, and deaths mentioned in a broader community roundup.
Twentieth Century Fox presents A Yank in the RAF a Tyrone Power Betty Grable film. Tim Baker a bold American flier joins the RAF and clashes with commander Morley who loves Carol Brown. After a Channel raid both are shot down and rescued, prompting Tim to rethink his view of Morley and love.
In a wartime hospital and London finale, Tim Baker survives Luftwaffe battles with squadron mates, earns a hero’s ring, and plans a wedding with Carol. Morley, Pillby, and others witness his return to civilian life as the RAF battles continue in the skies over Dunkirk and France.
Mrs James Simpson hosted the Four Mile Lake club meeting with Mrs George Swanson assisting. Members answered roll call with a war story and played a Truth and Consequence game led by Mrs Warren Schaffer and Mrs Ed Shirley. New member Mrs Harry Snell joined. guests included Mrs Walter Swanson Mrs Carl Beck and Mrs Lauritzen. The next meeting is December 3 at Mrs Otto Schapers home with Mrs Paul Lundgren assisting. members will share Christmas wishes.
Beta Sigma Phi Omega chapter of Estherville will hold a Rit ual of Jewels initiation at 7:00 pm Friday in the Garston hotel's Blue Room. Attending from out of town are Alpha Mu of Spencer and Alpha Psi of Algona for dinner and ceremonies.
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