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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
2
Publication notice for the Vindicator and Republican company lists editions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, editor Adelaide Nichols, postal entry at Estherville Iowa, Emmet County. Subscription rates appear for zones one and two and other zones, with prices shown as two dollars per year in some sections.
The piece argues the auto industry fuelled postwar recovery with buyers financed on future earnings, boosting rail decline and highway traffic while tens of dealers and service providers face hard times if new car production remains halted. It warns of layoffs, rising costs, and potential townwide economic readjustment.
The editorial notes a shift from salvage to production of instruments of destruction. It cites vast sums spent to remelt junk for military use, contrasts wartime waste with cleaner yards, and recalls editorial stances on entering the war. Editor King references war drums and Nazi threats as ships and torpedo tubes intensify efforts.
The passage contrasts yesterday's dreams with today's grim realities. It notes that judgments about past actions are futile amid current conditions. The speaker emphasizes immediacy and the weight of the present moment over historical debate.
A Des Moines editor notes an army fort mule retired with honors, while an Iowa memory recalls Ray’s Clayton County mules Jack and Jinny. The writer fondly recalls harnessing them, their hind feet raised in mischief, and the lasting lessons from those energetic years.
Miss Shirley Butcher marries Harold Morton in Fairmont at 5 p.m. October 6. The couple, attended by their mothers, will reside at 1015 North Eighth Street, Estherville. Morton is a 1940 graduate. Shirley attended local schools. Also noted is the Hilliard and Olson weddings with Thor ties and Ozark trip, leading to Thor residency.
In Jack Creek the past five days heavy rains slowed farm tasks and delayed corn harvesting. Mrs. Sam Skow of Lamberton Minnesota stays with her mother, Mrs. James Welsh. Several local residents and visitors attended social calls and events including teacher meetings and family gatherings. Andrew Iverson, a pioneer, died after months of illness.
The Townsend club schedules its regular meeting for Monday at 7 30 in the city hall committee room. Members are urged to attend. Various local residents are noted visiting family and friends in Estherville Iowa Falls Sac City Nevada and Montreal Canada.
A digest of Emmet county items reports visits from Beulah Schultz of Ames and Des Moines, court in Estherville, sick list, and a large Rosenberger gathering. It appraises local character, road work, and community mood with reminiscences of Jack and Jinny and calls for cooperation and steadiness.
Mr and Mrs Martin Larsen of Havelock spent Monday evening with his sister Mrs Chris Jacobsen. Mr and Mrs Harold Morgan and two sons of Estherville dined at the Ray Scott home. Morgan recently returned from Sand Point Idaho with Mrs Morgan s sister Mrs Clyde Marley. Virgil Morgan of the Coast Guard stationed at Fort Lawton Lighthouse Seattle, came to Idaho to be with them. He enlisted last March and expects a December furlough to Estherville. Klatt Kiehnan bought the Rey Zelinske farm from Metropolitan Pafe fms Co and will move there March 1. Philip Van DeWall family from Estherville moved to the house vacated by Revo Nords atton. A meeting of the Conservation Teave was held Monday night at Town Hall. Glen Groth, a St Olaf College tenor, has been chosen for the St Olaf Choir touring the Southern States. Jorgen Anderson bought a half section east of the river the Nefstead farm. Lyle Anderson and John Reeves will farm it next year.
The Superior Methodist church, recently improved with a new basement, will hold all day services on Sunday followed by a pot luck dinner. Rev. Seeman district superintendent will lead, with several former ministers attending, and all are invited. Also notes include local updates on residents and visits.
October events in Estherville include the 50th annual high school homecoming with Arlando Lough as guest, election of alumni officers, and the death of Mrs. Ed Kirchner. Also noted are poultry grain and home economics show entries, draft board appointments, club meetings, weddings, arrests, and openings of new local ventures.
The Women's Club named delegates for the convention in Onawa held October 6 and 7. Other notes cite Irene Howell visiting relatives, Dan Eggestein with two Aurora daughters in Superior, and Frances Lambert back from Coleman Hospital after an appendectomy. The Annual School Carnival is set for October 10 with an in-gym program, and upcoming festival plans include a Sophomore Speed class one act at Milford on October 15. The high school hosted a birds assembly, with monologues and impersonations planned for October 17. The fall basketball season opens November 14, with practice starting next week. teams expect six and five letter-winners respectively.
Mr and Mrs John Johnson and daughter Adelaide Johnson of Farlville Iowa visit Ernest Moltzen home. They visited Blairsburg with relatives and will be joined by Miss Mary Moltzen for a nurses training course at Broadlawns. Leonard Clark leases the Mayor Hardecopf cottage near his residence and he and his bride Lorene Cummings are at home. American Legion Auxiliary met last Thursday with Mrs William Maron and Mrs Carl.
Part of the Roots of Christian Democracy program featured Mrs Ole Knutson speaking on India. Attendees included Mrs C L Day Mrs L P Stillman Mrs Gerald Stdw Mrs James Stillman Mrs M J Iverson Mrs E M Evans Mrs George Hall and others. Carrie Morrow of Webster City attended as an out of town visitor. Lunch was served by Mrs J B Mitchell with Mrs Peterson assisting. Housewife's Helpers Club met at the Oswalt home with many members present. The afternoon was informal and the hostess' hinch was
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