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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1932
Page
3
Estherville women plan to sew warmer garments for the needy this winter aided by the Emmet county Red Cross. A sewing room will be set up in the city hall with church groups taking turns, and unaffiliated volunteers are welcome. Garments will be distributed locally, often made to individual measurements.
The Caldwell Josten recital at city hall drew a full house with violin piano and vocal pieces. Mrs Caldwell opened Chopin Pantaisa Impromptu and Caprice, Mr Caldwell offered Moon Dawn and Schon Rosmarin, and Mr Josten performed Vision Fugitive and Das Zauberlied with multilingual selections. The program closed with medleys including By the Brook and Meditation, ending with lighter vocal solos and violin obligato with Mrs Caldwell on piano.
Spencer and Spirit Lake battled to a scoreless 0 to 0 tie on Tuesday afternoon. Spencer moved into the Spirit Lake red zone several times but could not reach the end zone, while Spirit Lake never crossed into scoring territory. The stalemate leaves Spencer and Spirit Lake tied for second in the Lakes conference behind Estherville.
Arthur T. Bailey a student pastor at the local Presbyterian church is 11 and at Asbury Hospital in Minneapolis while studying at a theological seminary in Omaha. His parents the Rev and Mrs A G Batley of Estherville were called there last week. Snow, flu fears, and family travel are noted as the week’s context.
Sun-Up, a drama in three acts, will be presented Friday evening at 8 o clock in the Roosevelt Auditorium by Estherville Junior College students. Directed by Miss Florence Chambers the play follows Kentucky mountaineers during the war with strong local interest. Reve and Mrs Doane Upjohn of Spencer were guests at the F J White home Tuesday. John Sandren went to Huron Tuesday for visits to South Dakota points. Mrs A J Rhodes returned home from Wisconsin after visiting her daughter Kathryn at the University of Wisconsin and relatives at Madison.
Judge Davidson on Tuesday granted Max McMillin county farm bureau agent $70 on a counter claim for damages to his car in an auto smash. Will West had filed suit for $88.90 against McMillin. The accident occurred Dec 15, 1931, on highway No. 9 at the gateway of West's farm. Both cars were traveling in the same direction when West turned to enter his drive. McMillin had petitioned for $85 plus interest.
The RKQO Radio film Hold Em Jail plays at the Grand Theatre Sunday and Monday featuring Bert Wheeler Robert Woolsey Edna May Oliver and Roscoe Ates. Edgar Kennedy portrays the warden with Edna May Oliver as his sister and Betty Grable as the love interest in a prison comedy.
An automatic 12 gauge shotgun taken from Chris J. Kramme of Wallingford and formerly Fort Dodge was returned Wednesday. Sheriff W. G. Gordon recovered the weapon and handed it back to the owner. Mrs. Enlah Williamson of Ringsted visited Estherville Wednesday at Art Williamson’s home. Nearby, dinner guests included Francis Maurice and Virginia Dawn Boggess with Chas Conrad and Kenneth Bell of Cheyenne announcing the birth of Barbara Jean on November 6. Mrs. J. W. Hemphill, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Culter attended the funeral of Geo. Anderson at the Swedish Lutheran church in Dunnell.
Dickinson county board of supervisors met at 1 pm to decide the county attorney after a tie between K B Welly and Angus Macdonald. Cards with the two names were drawn from a box. F W Jones, chairman, announced Masdinal on the first card. A discrepancy from Lakeville township showed Welty's vote as 78 on one page and 79 on another, leaving Macdonald ahead by one vote.
The case for State Farm Mutual against Glenn Young, listed for 44.55, was postponed to the next court term. Young admitted fault in an auto collision with Albert Mathies and said his insurer would cover Mathies’s damages. Carl and Mrs. Anderson and grandson Kenneth Andrews visited Gust Anderson in Triumph, Minnesota, last week. G H Morse and Mrs Morse attended an Eastern Star meeting in Algona, with Mrs Morse serving as worthy matron as Mr and Mrs Harrington joined the Star.
The Ciiy league held their reg lar meeting Monday evening at the city hall. Drawings of the bottoms of Spir it Lake Okoboji W Okoboji Storm Lake and Clear Lake were sold at the meeting and orders taken. The Ryan Lake game refuge was discussed and a report made on the levels of Four Mile Lake. F A Marnette of Orleans reported on the state convention of the City league. Mr and Mrs Jay Johnston were called to Decorah Billtay to attend the funeral of Mr Portman an old friend of Mrs Johnston. Her father R B Caldwell and Mr Portman came from England to Decorah together sixty years ago. He was a frequent visitor to Timp lar Park and will be remembered by the pioneer members of that Ma sonic organization.
Contracts signed for two 600 foot high steel towers 2000 feet apart to host the Sky Ride at the 1938 Chicago exposition. Rocket shaped glass cars rise to 200 feet, passengers reach observation platforms atop ornate triangular towers. Eight cars circle on an aerial track with outward facing seating and colored floodlit pillars. Visitors will glimpse Indiana Michigan and Illinois from the elevated view above Chicago.
State records show a sharp decline in vehicle registrations in Des Moines as of the month’s end. Autos totaled 604 3 compared with 78 048 last year, a drop of 4 544. Motorcycles fell to 73 est, traders numbered 2 279, and Davenport County recorded 8 760 registrations with many counties down from prior totals.
The Puerville Drug store offered a $10 prize yesterday for the closest electoral vote guess. Winners included Panky Seward Agnes Gocese Whitish Ernest L Snoos and others who all guessed 474. Cara Wiles Robert Stearns Coote Nielwudia George Groves Churde Willey LN Salyers received trade value equal to the prize.
Out of town mourners attended yesterday's Mabtath services for RD Soper. Cedar Rapids residents Hodo Raper and Site Tower Track of Topeka, Hollandale residents Mas Matt Dozer and Riba Av, and Mr. Ed O'Connell with Nadineapalis and the Cnashides of Cheyenne, Wyo, were listed. The funeral occurred at the home with interment in Oak Hal cemetery.
GoW McDonald of the Ames Extension College will demonstrate cutting, curing and canning. The session is scheduled for Monday morning at 10 o clock and the public is invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Klopp celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary at home on November 1 with telegrams and letters of congratulations. Friends and relatives visited through the day including Ali Lelevl and family Fred Schenning Cecil Stade and W Gesell. Mrs Meidke returned from Sioux Falls where her husband is in hospital and her condition is improving.
Post election trend shows gains in local grain markets. Corn up four cents from two weeks ago. Prices listed for No 2 yellow corn No 3 yellow corn No 4 yellow corn plus gains for barley oats and rye. Heavy springs good and hens also up. Also notes on poultry prices and Estherville cream prices. Social news covers Mrs. Dave Crawford shower hosted by George Larson and guest list. Civics club to meet with Hebrew orators lesson led by Mrs. A G Bailey.
Iowa legal opinion from Assistant Attorney General Carl J. Stephens says county treasurers may postpone delinquent tax sales. The ruling covers delaying from December to January when notices cannot be given. Emmet county saw no postponement, while Dickinson county received a postponement.
Recital Monday evening at the city hall auditorium features pupils Ruth Jorstad Allen Hersleff Dor oth Christopher Bert Reid Ruby Thi and others. The Rev Curtis Page of Gruyer Will deliver a short talk. Admission is free. Mrs B F Hanson returned from Concordia Kansas after weeks with relatives. Mrs G C Warrington fell Friday breaking a rib, the injury painful but not serious.
Mr and Mrs Huisman of Lyon county Minnesota who came from Germany 50 years ago have completed transferring four 80 acre farms and one 160 acre farm to their children After selling all land they still own three 40 acre parcels The farms are free from encumbrances highlighting the United States as a land of opportunity for farming their basic industry
Martin County Agricultural Society directors meet at Fairmont and unanimously decide to continue the fair in a big way despite the worst conditions in memory. The fair paid expenses and left a small balance. state appropriation will cover all premiums and expenses, reflecting credit on the directors’ management and hustling ability.
Jonasson learns of his brother Peter Jonasson’s death in Bergen Norway Peter formerly served as a chauffeur for E P Meredith and drove the car for President Wilson during a Des Moines WLW visit.
Seven candidates for state offices filed expense reports with Secretary of State G. C. Greenwalt on Wednesday. Ray Murray reported 68 dollars for printing and travel, with local club cards printed at no expense to him.Martin reported 462, of which 120 was donated to the Republican state central committee. Judge Lawrence DeChall spent 160 for the supreme court bid. his colleagues Fayille and Wagner reported 225 each, donating all to the Republican state central committee. Mitchell reported 76 and Donegan 27, both elected Democrats, with no cash donations received.
A proclamation urges funds to aid unemployed across communities. Governor Turner calls for charitable action and national duty, framing relief as a test of character and service to the country. Susan Avery of Mason City returned home Tuesday from Des Moines with Open Pew chairs.
Miss Wertha Cook who will be unmarried new, 23, was complimented at a personal shower Wednesday evening. Hostesses were Misses Marie Meyers, Marcha Andersen and Catherine Malone. Guests included Edith Steenhusen, Alma Kees, Ethel Cooper, Marie Steilingwerf, Dorothy Gruwell, Gertrude Dudley, Leota Hards, Kerry, Dorothy Jers, Lulu Hotcomb and the honoree. A luncheon followed and prize medals were given.
Mrs A J Anderson and granddaughter Marvy Anderson left yesterday for Murene Oregon to visit at the Orville Turner home. Mrs Anderson’s granddaughters Mildred and Lois Turner formerly of this city will be married on Wednesday Nov 23 in a double ceremony. The Batherville woven will remain in Eugene for six weeks.
Mr and Mrs J Wyffemphill of Chicago announce the marriage of their daughter Doris to Marklan at Chicano. The ceremony was performed by Rev Beecker. The couple reside at the Reipzi apartment hotel Stitch Chub. Guests included Mrs Kadena Quinn and Johny Dernigle. The hostess was Mrs Otto Ropers. The next meeting, in about a week, will be at Mrs Dale Palmer’s with others present.
Mrs John Gspood hosted a Tuesday TV club gathering at her home with teu members. Miss Henrietta Miller assisted. Guests played bridge at two tables. high score prize went to Mrs A. U. vertion. Refreshments closed the evening. Members listed include Mrs Jatin Greig and several others.
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