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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1940
Page
1
The Vindicator Republican lists publication details for Adelaide Nichols and editor W E Deming. It outlines second class mailing status in Estherville Iowa and subscription rates across zones, noting one year rates within zones and for all other zones.
The piece denounces rumors that Wendell Willkie is sympathetic to Germany or Nazi ideologies. It outlines Willkie family history, asserts no evidence of Nazism, and highlights his U.S. military service, including enlistment in 1917 and later involvement in the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Higher prices for hogs and beef cattle lift the Iowa farm price index from 94 on Aug 15 to 102 on Sept 15 as the Iowa Farm Economist notes consumer demand and general business activity strengthen. The report weighs export market losses, discusses feed and hog and beef outlooks, and urges restraint in state and local spending amid defense expenditures.
The Iowa Taxpayers Association reports state local budgets reveal a net tax increase of only 226 400 after analyzing 1 615 published budgets. County budgets dip slightly while school and city budgets rise. Des Moines and Crawford county hearings trimmed over 100 000, with further cuts possible. The state levy cut of 2 800 000 is projected to save taxpayers, provided future legislation limits. Vigilance by taxpayer groups is urged to keep expenditures and taxes down.
The text recalls Wendell Willkie opposing the Ku Klux Klan in Akron during its heyday and his 1924 Democratic National Convention activity. It notes Willkie supported the Allied cause in World War II and urged aid to Britain, while condemning pamphleteers and the New Deal whisperers as dishonest. It calls honest Americans to discard such leaflets.
A community flyer invites women to a free Cooking School at Roosevelt school auditorium Friday 2 to 4 PM and Saturday 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Christine Sanders, a famed food expert, will present tasty new recipes including NUT BRITTLE SUNDAE SQUARES using Spry shortening.
Mrs L E Stockdale hosted Entre Nous with three guests at the blue room luncheon then moved to her home for contract bridge with guests Mrs Geo Bale Mrs Vernon Reed and Mrs S G Ewen and members H H Drey J P Clark F G Parsons J L Hoye. Mrs D A Bagan led JFF club first fall meeting with a luncheon and two tables of bridge. Mrs George Vestrem entertained Bidenby club with a 1 30 dessert luncheon and three tables of bridge. high prizes went to Mrs G H Morse and Mrs Dennis Knudsen. Three Steveson Steveson Steveson hostesses honored Mrs Donald York with a garden shower including games and lunch on trays.
The Wa-Tan-Ye club accepted four new members at a business meeting after a dinner in the Gardston Hotel green room. New members named are Miss Ruby Simonson Miss Vera Sheldon Mrs. W T Schildrecht and Mrs. R L Caldwell.
Mr and Mrs. P. G. Gray Jr hosted a Friday bridge gathering for their club at the Gray residence. A 7 PM dinner preceded games at three tables with members including Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jensen and Mr. and Mrs. John Rhodes.
Mrs George W Bale entertained Friday afternoon for guest Mrs Vernon Reed of Iowa Falls. The dessert luncheon featured cut flowers on tables and a bridge session. High score prize went to Mrs R C Edelen while Mrs Reed received a guest prize. Other guests included Mrs Reed Mrs Edelen Mrs 8 G Ewen Mrs Deemer Lee Mrs J P Clark Mrs F R Everds and Mrs H H Drey.
Osher and Mr and Mrs Delbert Hinsch and Mr and Mrs F E Rosendahl attended. Prize winners were F E Rosendahl and Mrs Osher.
A social gathering hosted by Mesdames York and others featured gifts from attending and non attending guests. The advertisement touts Lux toilet soap nightly active lather facials claiming eight minute routines to protect and soften skin, urging a 30 day trial of Hollywood Active-Lather facials for best results.
Mrs Lyle Lastine hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday evening at her Dolliver area home honoring Mrs Francis Salmonson, the former Lucyle Steinmann. The event featured games, refreshments, and a red and white color scheme with many guests listed by name.
The Auxiliary women of Local 79 plan a pot luck dinner Thursday evening in City Hall kitchen. Each member is asked to bring a guest.
A cautionary note urges readers to remove dust and cosmetics before bed to avoid dullness blemishes and enlarged pores. The piece cites influential Hollywood stars, emphasizing skincare discipline.
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