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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1938
Page
3
Editorials condemn factional labels in party politics while urging prudent spending to sustain recovery. A keynote Estherville talk by a public figure targets Democrats, urging thoughtful engagement. Traffic safety notes show motor fatalities down but warn against reckless driving and call for responsible behavior on highways.
Howard Gragaing of the state fish hatchery reports preliminary survey results from Geological engineers of Iowa City comparing Spirit Lake and Okoboji. The survey indicates Spirit Lake inches higher than East Okoboji, with plans for further measurement between the lakes.
One of the season’s largest sales advertised by H N Jensen near Alpha Minnesota will be held Tuesday October 11. The event features 175 head of livestock and a near new line of farm machinery. Muir Sales Company Jackson handles the auctioneers and Farmers and Merchants Bank Alpha serves as clerk with full ad details available.
Washington reports the Reconstruction Finance Corp may assist in reorganizing the Minneapolis and St. Louis line. RFC auditors study the railroad’s records, with John W. Bartiger visiting the property alongside Walter Colpitts. Colpitts, and committee chair, conferred with Jesse Jones, RFC head, as ministers of favorable findings. Local supporters say RFC help could speed recovery and benefit the territory, noting the road’s recent income gains under current management.
The Emmet county grand champion baby beef, raised by Arthur Luscomb of Dolliver, was mentioned in a recent issue of theApis. The Emmet champion Hereford spoke of above had been fed as S-way: Young Luncomb hooky alarm clock.
Three dairymen F G Weir of Estherville Peter B Petersen of Ringsted and S O Lundy of Estherville received diplomas from the National Dairy Association for achieving herd production averages over 800 pounds of butterfat. Weir's herd averaged 884.2 pounds for the year ending June 30 1988 while Petersen's averaged 318.5 pounds and Lundy's 8.0.2 SSA. The herds are members of the Emmet County Cow Testing Association and will continue testing for another year. Also noted are moves and visits as Mr and Mrs Wayne Vallie move to a new modern home on Seventh Street and Mr and Mrs O E Gray of Platteville Wisconsin and John Schrymmer of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin returned home after visiting Mrs H S Grieg.
A government report from the National Emergency Committee shows 3,076 families in Emmettom received an average federal benefit of 830 dollars from March 4, 1983, to June 8, 1938, totaling 2,552,830. Loans from national organizations reached 1,260,782 with 1,268,944 spent on nonrepayable enterprises.
The local welfare committee appeals for warm clothing for all ages. People with men’s clothing shoes rubbers and women and children’s garments are asked to bring items to the city hall basement Saturday 2 to 4 pm or call Anton Storey chair to arrange pickup.
Four bands and a Des Moines accordion artist will entertain at the Iowa State Corn Husking contest on the Frank Fewell farm south of Ringsted on Thursday October 27. The event features Art Brayton as MC and runs from 11 a.m. to about 1 p.m. with results by 3 p.m. Lee Stedgell defends his title as top contender among the five district winners.
Bernard Bormann and partner Mr Carroll of Storm Lake start a motor supply business at Red Wood Falls Minn. Bormann and his family have not found permanent housing yet. Mrs Bormann and children will stay with relatives. The couple previously lived on Eighth Street and the McGrath family rents that house now. Bernard Bormann has worked at Estherville’s Motor Supply for two years.
The memoir reflects on pioneer days with ice cutting on lakes, self-sufficient homes, and the hard life before modern conveniences. It praises the independent farmer backbone of Iowa and other Great Plains states, the Homestead Act of 1862, and the rise of small towns built around farms, schools, and local trade. It notes the shift to city life by farming families, yet envisions a return to rural roots as the backbone of the country.
The Estherville Public Schools Fine Arts Department announces another concert October 12 by the Metropolitan Four, four Lux Radio program alumni with Miss Mary McCormick as the previous recitalist. The program features operetta and musical comedy highlights, with solos duets and ensemble numbers starting with the Rigetto Quartet. Admission is 20 cents for adults with Activity Tickets and 50 cents for general adults. student prices are 10 and 26 cents respectively.
Fred Ehlera and others laid the foundation for a monument in Emmet county’s city park near the public library. A nine and a half foot doughboy will be the central figure with two wings bearing over 600 World War I names from the Service Star Legion. Unveiling is hoped for Armistice Day November 11.
Mrs. Lucy Wardrip, longtime Superior resident, died at Carroll Hospital after visiting her son and daughter in Odebolt. Survived by daughter Mrs. Otto McCoy and son Jay of Superior, and four other sons Dale Des Moines Clyde Odebolt Ray Swea City, plus eight grandchildren. Funeral plans announced in Des Moines after messages received Tuesday.
The junior college glee club organized and held its first rehearsal this week as part of preparations for the Conference Festival Concert in November and the annual Spring Festival. Members reporting for the initial session include Catherine Haywood Ethyl Jansen Maurine Petcoff Janice Ihlan Betty Duffy Vivian Juhl Arlene Mitchell Velma Schmidt Lois Spear Frances Schults Florence Schildknecht Leavoniie Aarson Ladys Berron Dorothy Grimm Isabel Paul Marcella Kiefer and Mary Belle Barrett.
Los Angeles based note features R H Bleasdale of Janesville Wisconsin and his brother Major V F Bleasdale of the U S Marine Corps as the only two brothers in the United States to hold the Distinguished Service Cross final valor award. The brothers, both former doughboys with the A E F in France, are highlighted for their notable military distinction during World War I era service.
Estherville Junior College hosts Morningside freshmen Friday at 7 30 p m on Sunderlin field. Morningside features three ex Sioux City stars and two from Minneapolis with a 179 pound line and 169 pound backfield. Wayne Sanders of Spencer captains Estherville. likely lineup includes ER Reichman Bolty Morgan andlers Weaver McNally Burt Cavanaugh Palmer Meyer Brands. High school Midgets travel to Storm Lake tomorrow to meet Storm Lake on their field.
A Navy Department notice fixes Iowa’s October enlistment quota at fifty six. Local officers may send two applicants to Des Moines monthly for acceptance. Two men L F Wilkinson of Sheldon and C W Meyer of Peterson travel Monday for final physicals, then enlist and proceed to Great Lakes for training before sea duty after a ten day leave following three months of schooling.
WPA will fund four maintenance garages in Emmet County in Dolliver Ringsted Hoping and Estherville. Fifteen WPA laborers transferred from other projects will construct brick and tile garages about 24 by 40 feet with rear basements for heating plants. WPA allocates up to 11128 dollars for the four structures, with the county covering nearly all non labor costs.
Dunnell Minnesota voters rejected a $5,000 bond issue at a special Thursday election. About 189 ballots were cast with 84 opposing the project and 65 in favor. The remainder would have relied on a WPA grant to finish the community building.
Funds securement from the E C W A was reported by Dr F J Colby of Forest City. The Iowa State Conservation Board moved unanimously to approve a toboggan slide at Ft Defiance state park with amphitheatre plans to be considered later. Location to be decided after a meeting with the Estherville Chamber of Commerce and recreational committee.
Committees named to support a Navy band concert with roles in executive finance advertising publicity ticket sales programs auditorium custodians parking decoration reception and hosting duties assigned to named individuals and groups. Past presidents of the auxiliary to meet Monday after noon October 10 at Mrs C W Brink’s home with Mrs Henry Myhr presiding.
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