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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1939
Page
2
The notice lists G. A. Nichols as editor Adelaide Nichols as associate editor W. E. Neming as advertising manager and states newspaper postal entry details in Emmet County Iowa with subscription rates shown for zones.
Harry Steinberger aged 47, Austin Minnesota, formerly of Armstrong, was fatally struck by a car driven by Ward Subra as he walked on Brownsdale avenue early Sunday. The driver said bright lights blindsided him. Steinberger was tossed onto the windshield and died at the scene. He moved from Armstrong to Austin in 1929 with his wife Evena Arnold and three daughters Bernadine Vanita Francine. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, his mother, a sister, and two brothers. Funeral services were held in Austin with local relatives attending.
Dickinson county youths in Superior devised threatening postcards as a Halloween prank. Post office investigators traced the cards to Spirit Lake postmarks. Authorities lectured the boys and warned that mailing threats carries serious penalties and could impact local business before a potential rebound.
The Iowa health department warns hunters about tularemia or rabbit fever as rabbit hunting rises. Through Nov 9, six cases reported, far below last year’s 20 for the month. Officials advise wearing rubber gloves when handling wild rabbits and thorough washing and disinfection after dressing.
The U S Army invites young men 18 to 35 to travel in the Philippines Alaska Hawaii and other destinations while learning trades. Enlistments have been expanded for new streamlined divisions and enlistees are now en route to southern camps for several months of training. Air corps vacancies exist in Tacoma 32 Philippines 2 Hawaii and at flying fields in Hamilton Field California Washington and the Panama Canal Zone. Recruiting stations are in Mason City Fort Dodge Waterbury Cedar Rapids Davenport Burlington Ottumwa and Des Moines.
WOI lists weekly programs including Oyan, Mrs Blair Convere, and Eddy Hunt Orchestra with daily broadcasts. Football game Iowa State vs Kansas State at Ames on Saturday November 18 at 1 50 p m. Week of Nov 20 adds Betty Wells Public Affairs Short Story Web Of Men and Books CBS Far Lands Magazine Rack Farmers programs Farm Facts Farm and Home Hour NBC Homemakers Martha Duncan and P T A Program V.
Persons 65 and over seeking monthly Social Security benefits after January 1 1940 should quickly secure a certified birth certificate or church baptismal record. Delays in proof of age will delay benefit payments. Social Security Board officials can issue payments only under the amended Social Security Act as approved by Congress this fall.
A Hollywood glamor feature arrives at the Grand on Thursday with Franchot Tone and Ann Sothern. Busby Berkley predicts a new wave of Sennett era beauty stars from a nationwide group of 1939s streamlined models, led by Maury Beth Hughes and Margaret Roach. Miss Hughes and Miss Roach play standout roles as Miss Atlanta and a Southern belle, in a bargain-day show.
An English judge shared a simple formula to estimate feet traveled per second at sixty miles per hour. Add one half the speed to the speedometer reading to approximate distance per second. At sixty mph that yields about ninety feet per second, underscoring the need for good brakes and prudent judgment before speeding.
A digest from a grab bag column offers etiquette tips advising restraint in conversation and listening to others. It includes a horoscope warning that a birthday on this date could bring legal trouble tied to an old association and potential business difficulties, with reassurance not to overthink it.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Europe Asia university of ybey four northwest Canada and a Bay company under a rule. No clear event or names to confirm a full item.
Estherville residents hosted and visited relatives across Iowa and neighboring states. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Klinetob of Mason City and Des Moines visitors to the Dunhams. A newborn was reported in Spencer, with relatives noting Cook’s brotherhood and hospital births. Several trips to Sioux City, Sioux Falls, and Cedar Rapids framed a busy weekend as families reunited and recoveries continued.
The Fine Arts Department of the Woman's club will meet Friday November 17 at Mrs Ernest Smith home with Miss Lucile Peterson reporting on the iBook committee A book review will be given by Miss Jeanette Watson
A household hint explains that heavy air in a flue causes smoking and offers a method to start draft quickly. Roll a news peer into a long spill and thrust ¢ into the throat opening after lighting one end to initiate draft and stop the smoke.
Miss Genevieve Elaine Thomas wed Ralph B. Maddux Sunday afternoon at the Thomas home in Estherville. Rev. F W Ortmeyer read the single ring ceremony at two oclock, with guests including the bride parents George Thomas and siblings. The couple plans to reside in Estherville after December as Maddux will stay with his parents in Quick City Kansas.
Miss Imogene Knutson hosts junior and college Inner Circle members at a 6 pm dinner at the Knutson home. Assisting are Marlys Bush Mary Paulson and Margaret Gebert. A program will follow the dinner with Miss Janice Shilan in charge. guests include Regina Hill Ethyl Jansen Janice Thian Florence Schildknecht Arlene Sorenson Vivian Oulman Ruth Jackson Marlys Bush Velma LeVan Pauline Adcock and Maxine Workman.
Members of the junior college women's athletic association met last night in the recreation room for a short business meeting followed by a basketball game. Attendees included Trella Whitacre Helen Waldee Marlys Bush Ruth Jackson Velma LeVan Doris Hintz Alice Hande land Florence Origer and Imo rgene Knutson. Miss Josephine Lambert, instructor for high school and junior college physical education, serves as sponsor.
Local groups schedule events including a feather dance by the Knights of Pythias at Odd Fellow hall on Thursday November 16 with Luchter’s trio and a floor show. Mrs Mae Harrington hosted a tea in Algona honoring guest Mrs Vance Noe with other attendees named R J Ridley S Bevan and more. A region club auxiliary plans a radio program from Wol and carpet rag sewing for Knoxville hospital after lunch.
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