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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1941
Page
4
Publication notice from the Vindicator and Republican Co announces subscription rates within zones one and two at two dollars for one year and two fifty for all other zones. Adelaide Nichols is listed as editor. The item appears as a routine postal registration and pricing note for Emmet County Iowa.
The piece warns that past experiences shape character but should not control present or future. It stresses avoiding regret and dwelling on joys or sorrows of yesterday and the pain caused by re living disappointments and suffering.
A reflective prayer seeks to purge mental clutter and old patterns. It pleads for wisdom to discard faded ambitions and distracting pleasures, while seeking honest companionship and pursuit of beauty and faith. Biblical and spiritual references frame the plea for inner renewal.
A tribute from The Fur Row trade magazine praises country editors as American liberty’s bulwark. It notes their strength in local news, neighborly ties, and personal touch, keeping community spirit alive even as big city dailies dominate national coverage.
Final special call and yearling sale held in Alliance Nebraska on Friday December 5 at 1 PM Peterton Bros will sell their entire herd of cattle and related stock in a single auction event observations and consignments from local farms expected buyers from surrounding counties
Local items note many residents moving or visiting. Fred Elwood relocated to Spencer for work at Woodcock Floral. Olive Blatchley returns from St Cloud after a four month stay with relatives. Vera Lesher moves to Ray Stouse residence. baby Graves born at Coleman hospital to Myron and wife. numerous relatives visit, Thanksgiving travel, and community events including shoppers at Smith's Cash Grocery, Coast Guard enlistment, and local Seaman Osmundson promotion.
Judge F C Davidson granted an absolute divorce to Mrs Alice Tupper from Fred Tupper on desertion grounds. They married March 9 1918 and separated about ten years ago. Custody of their minor child was awarded to Mrs Tupper with $15 monthly support and $75 attorney fees. F E Rosendahl for plaintiff Harley Degen for defendant.
Governor George A. Wilson proclaims an annual day of thanksgiving in Iowa to honor Divine favors and harvest abundance. The 1941 document designates the eleventh month observance, praises health, grain, herds, schools, and freedom, and notes the Great Seal of Iowa affixed in Des Moines on November 10, 1941.
A Sunday afternoon gathering at the Chas Martinsens announced the upcoming double wedding of Helen and Claire Martinsen to Russell Naylor and Evelyn Martinsen to, respectively, Claire Nelson and Alvin Ringsted. The note was hidden inside red ribbon envelopes that formed a heart reading December 7 at 4:00 PM at the Baptist church. The party followed with luncheon and an informal evening.
The regular Legion Auxiliary meeting is set for Monday evening in the Legion club rooms. A Christmas gift exchange will take place at this gathering. A Thanksgiving gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs William Clark with attendees Reed Jois Jean Kathryn Ann Clark and Mr and Mrs Chas Carpenter ML Mlawads.
Rev Elwood of Grover church will deliver the sermon at the Union Thanksgiving services Thursday at 7 30 a m at the Methodist church in this city Special music will be provided by the Methodist singer Included in the observance are the Christian Baptist Methodist and Presbyterian churches Public is invited to attend regardless of church affiliations
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites Sunday school at 10 A M and Morning Worship at 11 O’clock. Thanksgiving Day Services Thursday at 10 30 A M. Choir practice Thursday night at 8.00. Pastor L G Hinderake oversees activities and services.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Missouri Synod holds a German service at 9 45 a m and an English service at 10 45 a m next Sunday. A Thanksgiving service is set for Thursday morning at 10 30 with a special Thanksgiving offering. Children’s instruction occurs Friday afternoon at 2 00 in the church basement classroom.
The Estherville Lutheran Church with Pastor Mathre lists Thanksgiving services on Thanksgiving Eve at 7:45, featuring the Junior choir singing Bless the Lord O My Soul and Forget not all His benefits. Sunday worship at 11:00, Sunday school at 10:00, Luther League at 7:30, choir practice Wednesday at 7:00, Young People’s Social at 7:30, and Dorcas Society meets Monday evening.
William Nichols Deming of Estherville is among 250 newly appointed aviation cadets commencing advanced flight training at three major U S navy stations, after completing a local E J C flight course and study in Minneapolis. Other Iowa cadets listed include Robert Patterson Fort Dodge John Andrew Martin Devenge Norman Aleph Wiese Dixon Roger Judson Dahlby Lamont Ronald Eugene Mason Orient and Orville Robert Moore Rose Hill.
The remains of Mrs. O J Truesdell aged 86 were brought to Graettinger for funeral services at the Methodist church with Rev Wer ner N Carlsen officiating. Interment was in the local cemetery. She died at Beresford South Dakota at her daughter’s home Mrs Wright. Her life spanned Story County Iowa to Graettinger and North Dakota prior to settling in Graettinger. She was married to Oliver J Truesdell February 10 1872. Five children were born. two sons and a daughter survive with four grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Her husband died in 1925 and she lived with her daughter for 16 years. A brother resides in Fairfield Montana. Relatives in Ames Sioux Falls and other areas visited during illness of T J Lerdahl, reported slightly improved.
Ruth Bringle and Irene Johnson hosted a gathering at the Mrs. Ida Jeglum home. Union State Line Lutheran Church announced services for Sunday December 7 at 10 45 with confirmation and catechization of candidates on December Berd at 7 46.
Victor Schultz aged 35 of Algona died at Mercy hospital after a shotgun discharge from his own .410 while pheasant hunting near Algona. He lost blood, had an above knee amputation, and died Wednesday following a blood transfusion.
Red Cross rooms above Leuthold Tibbetts store will be open Friday afternoon November 28 to receive finished sewing. All garments must be turned in now as shipments to be sent the first of the month.
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