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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1938
Page
3
The piece reflects on the Yankees winning the world series and Iowa politics. It cites past frost dates in Ringsted, comments on wages and purchasing power, liquor sales in Emmet County and the state, Hitler’s bluff, future war warnings, a casual glance at national debt, and local observations about weather, royal visits, and Thanksgiving.
Lloyd E. Stockdale Ratherville businessman was critically injured when his car collided with a heavily loaded gravel truck three miles south and east of town near highway 9 at about 5 30 p m. He and his wife were returning home on the gravel roads the truck driven by Lara Skaar was northbound from Wallingford materials company pit bound for the highway and Stockdale home at Ledyard The Dodge was struck on the left side and the Stockdales were thrown from the right door He suffered a fractured skull and extensive injuries while Mrs Stockdale was badly bruised and shocked
The Metropolitan Four will headline the second Fine Arts Series by Hatherville Public Schools at Roosevelt Auditorium on Wednesday at 8 pm. The quartet, featuring Don Bauri co, Mario Silveria, Gini Laurience, and Baroni, will sing operetta and musical comedy numbers. Each member hails from major opera and radio backgrounds including Lux Radio and San Carlo Opera.
Estherville junior college opened its season with a 7-0 defeat at Sunder Lin Field to Morningside Frosh. Despite even play, Morning side broke through in the final minutes for the score. Darling, a star fullback, scored Estherville’s only points after a 20 yard run and a nine yard pass from McKirchey, with an extra point. Dwight Jennett added a 20 yard TD for Storm Lake’s Tornadoes, handing Storm Lake its first defeat since 1986. Estherville leads the Lake Conference with 3–0.
Fire Chief J P Koster urges Estherville residents to inspect chimneys and wiring during Fire Prevention Week. He cites dangerous home fire trends, urges早 preventing measures, clear streets for quick response, and orderly access for fire crews.
Northwest Iowa volunteer firemen are urged to attend a one day District Fire School in Emmetsburg on Tuesday October 25 hosted by the Emmetsburg Fire Department. No registration fees. visiting firemen pay for supper. Afternoon and evening sessions cover firefighting methods ventilation inspections and hazard discussions led by state and local experts.
Ringsted Iowa gears up for the Iowa State Corn Husking contest on October 27 at Frank Fewell farm one mile southwest. Local groups recruit vendors and volunteers to feed thousands with 16 000 hot dogs 5 000 loaves of bread 10 000 cupcakes and 300 pounds of coffee. Two 50 by 100 foot tents will host twelve food units each staffed by 180 waiters and 48 cashiers to speed service. Entertainment begins at 9 AM with free admission and a growing tent city expected to accommodate a record crowd.
Surveying for a new toboggan slide in Fort Deflarice Estherville state park starts this week. Project funds and committee approval are in progress with state conservation backing and plans for an amphitheatre overlook, ski slide and jump listed for potential inclusion. Local officials and outdoor sports enthusiasts urge rapid action while surveys set the slide length and curves.
The Rev E L Coale spoke to Sunday school officers and teachers on An Ideal Bible School and The Forward Movement and will address women and girls tonight on Some Things Women and Girls of This Age Should Know. Tomorrow he talks to men and boys on Some Things Boys and Girls of This Age Should Know. Thursday is all church night with The Relationship Between Pastor and People. Saturday is Family Night when he will tell the story of his life.
Mrs C E Meadows an Estherville pioneer woman lies in Iowa City hospital in critical condition with no hope of recovery after a major operation two weeks ago. Kenneth and wife were summoned to her bedside as her condition worsened.
Harry Brown assistant secretary of agriculture will headline a Sioux City program for county agricultural committee members and state and regional delegates. The event covers the 1939 farm program, with township, county and township group leaders listed for Armstong Grove through Rosenberger.
Four boys were born in the past week at Coleman Hospital while only one girl arrived. Parents named include John Whitesell Armstrong, Justin Thompson Cylinder, Franell Shadle Estherville, Lawrence Nelgon Estherville, and a daughter born to Ale Ferguson in Estherville on Oct 5.
A two story colonial style house at 1020 North 8th Street in Estherville progresses with plastering and finishing. The 80 by 24 foot residence includes six rooms two baths and eight closets plus a recreation area in the basement. It features concrete basement walls two steel casement windows six glass bricks air conditioning via basement air and a colonial stairway. Ready for occupancy by December 1.
Charla and Dewey Marks, known spiritualists, were arrested by city police and deputies for driving a car with a foreign license near Central Avenue after weeks of readings for George Groves. The proceeding occurred in the court of justice of peace.
Takes a new role as assistant supervisor in obstetrical department at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines. Daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Johnson of northwest Humboldt, she began duties Monday after resigning from Coleman Hospital where she had worked since graduation last spring.
The United States Navy Band directed by Lieut. Charles Benter will give two concerts at Roosevelt Auditorium on Oct. 20. The afternoon program features Mignon Overture, Pictures at an Exhibition sections, Rhapsody in Rhumba, and other pieces with harp, zylophone, and a final national anthem. Evening program includes standards from Dvorak, Strauss, Rimsky Korsakov, and Liszt, with soloists and a violin performance by Bernard Rosenthal and other noted musicians. Gertrude Nipher were given a sentence of $100 or 80 days in jail suspended on leaving town within 24 hours.
Checks totaling about $24,000 are distributed to Emmet county farmers who met AAA program requirements. Max Soeth, treasurer, will hand out the payments from the county agent office on Saturday. Notices of arrival were sent by secretary Carolyn Osmundsen, with more payments to come in the following weeks.
Prof. A. C. Fullerton of Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls will assist Emmet county rural schools Thursday and Friday with the songs for this year’s Emmet county rural school choir. Twelve Mile and High Lake schools meet at Senohouges on Thursday and Exiday Swan on Friday. Six new songs replace last year’s selections, including Old Folks at Home and Oh Come All Ye Faithful, with additional numbers such as Row Row Row and Sourwood Mountain. First four grades collect five selections each like Dairy Maids and Sky Music.
Ralph's cafe on Central avenue is closed for a complete repair and redecorating job. The building is owned by M. J Grovey and the improvements aim to make it a very attractive spot.
Otto Klein pled not guilty to assault and battery in Mrs. Gertrude Nipher's justice court. He posted a $100 appearance bond and the case set for 8 p m tonight. Joe Pannell, claiming an unpaid debt, says Klein attacked him at the Klein home last Tuesday evening during a debt collection visit.
Prices for oats, corn, barley, and eggs listed with grades and per unit costs. Also includes hog market figures with top bid and packers price. Observed figures show oats around 16 to 18 cents, corn at 0.5 to 0.8 cents, eggs per dozen near 161 to 280, hogs top around 7.20 to 8.40 dollars per hundredweight.
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