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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1940
Page
2
The Vindicator Republican weekly edition notes its publication cadence Tuesday and Thursday. Adelaide Nichols is listed as editor with W. E. Deming handling advertising.
Notice of subscription rates issued by the Batherville post office in Emmet County Iowa. Zones One and Two offer one year at 40 and 2.00 respectively. All other zones list one year at 2.50.
The Iowa Taxpayers Association reports a 27 percent rise in county insane costs, from 1 062 488 in 1940 to 1 354 385 in 1941, due to state institution appropriations and transfers of epileptic and feeble minded care to counties. Counties seek to cut costs by moving patients to county homes, with collection efforts varying widely by auditor.
The speaker asks what it means to be American and asserts core beliefs in freedom, fair media, educated citizens, and the ability to express opinions. The text emphasizes patriotism, peacetime purpose of travel and commerce, and individual responsibility to support the county and democracy.
Hartford reports the Safety Education Department of The Aetna Casualty shows pedestrians accounted for over 32 percent of national automobile fatalities in September. Data from 45 states indicate men aged 25 to 64 suffer the most deaths, with high mortality among children 6 to 14 and women 65 and older. Crossing roads outside intersections and walking in roadways were major causes, with Sundays and Saturdays the most dangerous days. State tallies include Iowa with 12 pedestrians killed and Minnesota with 21.
A Georgia News opinion echoes concerns about spying and secrecy in troubled times. It urges readers to speak freely yet recognize being American as a fortunate status. The piece reflects wartime anxieties and proclaims patriotic pride amid scarcity.
The Pilot recalls a 1880 blizzard that swept southern Minnesota, hitting Jackson County on Oct 16 1880 with furious velocity, leaving thousands of dollars in livestock losses and hardships for a thinly settled community as remembered by sixty year veterans.
The sixth annual Iowa Taxpayers Association meeting set for Friday Nov 22 at the Grand Ballroom Hotel Fort Des Moines will feature state and national leaders. Francis Johnson will speak, Fred A Eldean will deliver The New Democracy, with panels on rural tax policy and efficiency in state and local government.
The October report shows Iowa paid 1,171,045.33 for old age assistance with 1,155,116.20 for payments and 16,929.13 for funeral claims. In Emmet county 231 people received aid totaling 4,569.10, averaging 19.78 per person. Aid to the blind statewide totaled 36,271.05 with Emmet county serving four cases averaging 19.80 each.
Miss Branford left Estherville Monday evening without word on her destination. Initial theory pointed to a Des Moines Fae Visit with relatives, but attempts to locate her there failed.
The article compares voting results from 1932 and 1936 in Emmet county and Estherville. It lists presidential votes for Franklin D Roosevelt and Alfred M Landon, governor candidates Krashel and Wilson, and congressmen. Democratic candidates are shown first, then Republican.
The first Sunday in December is set aside to honor the women’s work in the Christian church with a local program on Sunday evening December 1 at 7 30 pm. Miss Epp state secretary will speak. other numbers include music and a Stewardship play by the Young Women’s Guild. A fellowship hour follows. full meeting program in next week’s Vindicator.
Miss Mary Mulroney was guest of honor Tuesday at a party in the Orin McKirchey apartment. Hostesses Mrs McKirchey and Mrs Edgar Knutson presided. Miss Mulroney and John Berry of Ames will marry November 30. Contract bridge yielded high score for Miss LaVan Brown. Mrs Robert Ward received the savoid high score award. A two category Dortheom was served with beverages as the close. Guests included Nise Mulroney, Miss Brown, Mrs Ward, Miss Genevieve Hanson, Miss Margaret Olson, Miss Doris Diltz, Miss Catherine Malone, Miss Eleanor Rokusek, Miss Marion McAffee, Miss Jeanne Parsons, Miss Irene Sunde, Mrs Roy Bravender of Swea City. Mrs Carl Anderson could not attend.
Guests at Tuesday’s afternoon party for Mrs. Chas. Stouse included Mrs. Conrad Peterson, Mrs. Wilbur Holroyd, Mrs. W. E. Bagan, Mrs. Peter Monson, Mrs. Sam Coleman, Mrs. Fred Olson, Mrs. George Nichols and Miss Adelaide Nichols. The event, hosted by Mrs. E. Herring and Mrs. Ray Stouse, featured visiting followed by lunch served by the hostesses. Mrs. Stouse received a gift from the group.
Superior school teams played at Grover last Friday with the boys winning 18 to 11 while the girls lost. The schedule for the season includes dates at home and away against Esxelsior Terris Estherville Okoboji Emmet Maple Hill Lake Center Okoboji and Dolliver with tournaments and sectionals slated from January to March.
A total of 854 corn loans were completed at the AAA office by November 1. Since then about 200 more loans have been made. The resealing deadline for 1938 and 1939 corn was extended from November 15 to December 1 due to weather delaying farmers. The extension was announced to the local Agricultural Conservation office of the Iowa AAA.
The Townsend meeting postponed by storm will be held in the city hall auditorium Monday evening Nov. 25 at 7 30 p m. A B Connor of Kansas City will explain the prosperity bill before Congress. The event includes moving pictures with no admission charged.
Seventy five ladies attended a Wednesday noon luncheon by the Rosary society at city hall. A covered dish dinner followed at 1 15 p m. Tables carried cut flowers and Thanksgiving decor. After a short business meeting, guests enjoyed bridge and bingo with prizes awarded to Mrs Arthur Bleyhe and Mrs L E Collins for bridge, and Mrs George Landmesser and Mrs Emil Opelt for bingo.
An exceptional spirit and crowd filled the Church of Christ during weekday meetings this week. Rev. Fred Sawyer delivered inspirational messages with special choir music. He will speak Thursday on Pleading For a Decision, Friday on A Great Commitment, Sunday Morning on A Great Confession, and Sunday Evening on Arising To New Life.
The Iowa Department of Safety and Highway Patrol released a poll from over six thousand respondents across counties. Results show 92 percent favor arresting pedestrians who violate laws, majority support driving tests, compulsory vehicle inspections, under 18 licensing restrictions, and speed limits. Top traffic hazards cited include glare from headlights, cutting in, and careless pedestrians.
Adults within walking and driving distance are invited to join the Estherville adult education program in the Roosevelt building starting December 4 at 7 30 p m. Courses include Homemaking Current Literature Social Science and Agriculture taught by capable instructors. No exams or homework required. Open forum discussions on current problems follow each class with speakers from Iowa and neighboring states. Coffee and doughnuts will be served afterward.
Hollywood star Ruth Hussey favors a hair trick brushing with a gauze wrapped hairbrush dampened by her preferred cologne. She then oils the hair under a faint perfume scent. Laraine Day wears a black felt calot and rhinestone clips to match outfits for various occasions.
Mrs Martin H Olson underwent an operation at Coleman hospital Wednesday morning. Her condition is reported as favorable.
Authorities urge anyone interested in the school to enroll early to secure space in every session and avoid missing opportunities.
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