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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
2
The Estherville Republican Vindicator lists editor G A Nichols with Adelaide Nichols as editor, W E Deming associate, and an advertising manager. It notes post office entry in Estherville Iowa and subscription rates within zones at 92.00 per year for zones one and two, and 2.50 for all other zones.
Interest is rising for the Calf Club with about 95 boys and girls enrolled to feed 150 calves for the 1940 show, up from 84 and 136 last year. Emmet County State Bank and Farm Bureau again purchased a carload of western sandhill calves from Merriman Nebraska to meet demand, with top stock believed among the best for Estherville. Rosemary Haywood won the Grand Champion trophy this year, and a similar trophy will be awarded annually by the bank. Any youth may enter by leaving a name at the bank or county agent’s office. calves financed as before will be provided through the bank.
Betty Jane Wolcott of Storm Lake married Lawrence Knudsen of Ida Grove in a Battle Creek ceremony at the aunt and uncle home. The service at three o'clock featured Rev. A. Rumbaugh and a wedding march by Mrs. J. A. Winock. Joseph Parnell sang two pieces. Attendants were Miss Betty Stage and Herbert McAffee. Afterward a silver and white reception for 34 covered the home of the bride's grandmother. The couple will reside in Ida Grove where Knudsen manages the Atlantic and Pacific grocery.
Six AF of L union leaders from Sioux City Minneapolis Omaha Des Moines and nearby towns face Oct 24 federal court trial on five indictments tied to burning a Metz Bros. Baking Co. truck during the Sioux City bakery strike. Pleading innocent they are held on $5 000 bail. Missing secretary Edwin Johnson not indicted.
Wallingford vicinity residents visited at the Pete Aanonson home and at several other local homes. Relatives gathered in Ringsted and Graettinger for events, with visits from Don Shannon of Baldwin Park and trips to Kirkhoven Minnesota. Luther League program hosted at the Emanuel church in Graettinger. The Jacksons attended a funeral in Graettinger for James Sandvig.
Bethel White Shrine conducted its regular meeting last evening at the Masonic hall. After routine work a luncheon was served by Mrs. H. H. Sconberg and Mrs. C. Boasez. Members of the local Shrine were invited to visit the Spirit Lake group next Tuesday, with several planning to attend.
The Mason family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of Mrs. Allen Mason and for the floral tributes. Names listed include Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Merton Mason, Mr. and Mrs. N O Nelson, and Mr. and Mrs. W H Ridley.
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