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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1939
Page
2
Vindicator and Republican of Rotherville, Emmet County Iowa lists weekly issue dates and editorial staff. Advertising by Mur Enters. editors Adelaide Nichols and W K Deming. Postoffice entry as second class matter with zone-based subscription rates.
Fragmentary text lists units and postings across the United States including Minnesota Fort Snelling Des Moines Seattle Vancouver Barracks Portland and San Francisco with references to medicine artillery coast artillery infantry and engineers. The passage appears to discuss how recruits could be absorbed into the Regular Army with scattered details on postings and rates.
Dickinson County to hold county husking contest with corn gathering and football games scheduled. Huygens and Rev M M Jones lead the planning committee for events near Hatley on October 26 and near Farfield on October 31.
The Most Reverend Teelan, Bishop of the Sioux Chr diocese, administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to sixteen children and four adult converts after the 9:00 Mass in St Marys church Friday. Confirmands include Vern Sturm Earl Mast Donald Steiner John ONeill and others with sponsors listed as Sean Daott Everett Jensen Mrs Mimi Kleeper and Mrs Glen Burt.
The report lists multiple social events in Rigsted including gatherings hosted by Peter Duer and others. Attendees include Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Hansen, and many local residents. Teas, lunches, and post-nuptial celebrations are noted with informal parties and refreshments.
A fragmentary list depicts women tied to university life and wartime roles, naming numerous individuals and offices such as dean of women and various named students. The text hints at social duties, study spaces, and events, with scattered references to meals, dining, and campus activities amid a broader wartime backdrop.
Delegates to the fall convention for Fort Dodge were elected at an American Legion Auxiliary meeting. Names include Mrs. R. Br Tillea, Mrs. Guy Tibbets, Mrs. Henry Paulseh, Mrs. G. M. Donovan, Mrs. Ed Meiners, and Mrs. M. Reid. The group also set 2600 poppies for next year's poppy day sale to aid disabled veterans. Mrs. Wm. Hiles spoke on the Knoxville veterans hospital, with Bridge during social hour and prizes won by Mrs. Wm. St. Clair and Mrs. Reid. Refreshments were hosted by a committee headed by Mrs. Ernest Smith.
The Service Star Legion plans a meeting Thursday afternoon October 5 at 2 30 in the American Legion club room city hall Trustesses are Mestames H H Tosdal W G Gordon C W Jones and Carrie Henaman Mrs F H Rhodes is social chairman
Betty Crocker shares a Honey Pecan Pie recipe using honey, eggs, butter, pecans and a pastry crust. It includes detailed steps for a two crust variant and tips on dough handling and baking times, inviting readers to request cooking help from Betty Crocker with a stamped reply.
Lawrence Fensen of Galden Sin Milling attends state hybrid seed corn meeting in Ames. Omar Nag Wie, Woolworth store, Spercer, visits with Betre at home. May and Mrs K R Nau. Martin travels to Kissemmer Florida for fall and winter. fishing at Lake Pishopetkaliza noted. Mrs. Martin Johnson returns to Winnebago Minnesota after week with sister Mrs. John Hemmingson. Joe Homsey of Armstrong visits Estherville Friday. Mrs. Elsie Flint and Dale Flint visit Rev E E Taylor family.Miss Myrtle Waters returns to St Paul after a week with Belle Waters and Dr Crene Shil ey home at Graettinger.
Practical Health Hints explains ragweed season and hay fever symptoms. It advises staying away from ragweed, using pollen and nasal filters, and seeking tests and injections by a physician. Quinine is noted as a useful remedy in large doses for some patients, with dietary guidance to minimize fruit and sugar intake.
Local residents hosted relatives and guests from Estherville Mitchellville Milford and Ontario over the weekend. People attended church festivals cattle congresses beauty culture studies and social club meetings while other families shared meals and visited relatives in Algona Spencer Fort Dodge and nearby towns.
The Iowa Conservation Commission approves a rough fish removal program for the rest of the year. Removal crews will operate in Cedar River near Mitchell and across Floyd Chickasaw Bremer counties with up to 4000 feet of seine plus equipment. Gill netting will occur in Spirit Kato West Okoboji lakes and Clear Lake this winter as part of experimental efforts to cut obnoxious fish with minimal harm to other life.
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