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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1944
Page
7
Arthur J. Frithonel urged Estherville teachers to demand a realistic postwar settlement rather than idealism. He called for a bipartisan peace commission, warned against rash naval cuts, and stressed economic ethnological and political bases for any treaty. He urged U.S. strength and a world role beyond isolationism, noting December 7, 1941 changed American views.
Seed samples to be tested for purity and germination by the state seed laboratory at Iowa State College Ames should be sent promptly this year. Extension Director M A Balkema says October and November testing improves service. a 50 cent fee per sample. Bring to the county extension office or mail to the lab. Suggested amounts: flowers and timothy two ounces. corn and small grains one pound. sorghums millet or brome grass four ounces.
Farmington Minnesota mourns the death of nationally known auctioneer Oy Teller who was killed last week six miles from Farmington while returning from a sale. Hilmer Carsen of Wallingford reported Teller had spent the prior night at the Larsen home near Wallingford.
Spencer Tigers defeated the Estherville Midgets 14 0 in a homecoming football game before the largest crowd at Sunderlin field. It ended the Midgets conference win streak at one and marked the first league loss of the season for Estherville.
Four conference games highlight the week after a quiet period. Estherville visits Spirit Lake, Sibley travels to Cherokee, Emmetsburg hosts Spencer, and Storm Lake meets Sheldon. Emmetsburg, undefeated in conference play, eyes a stretch of tough games while Spencer seeks to rebound and challenge for the top spots.
A class B beer permit for Ray Taylor's Cafe on Central Avenue was renewed Thursday as city council members convened for a regular meeting without special actions.
Attorney George A. Butler of Houston, long a chair of the Texas State Democratic Executive Committee, was feted at a large banquet in the Rice Hotel ballroom. Despite losing reelection to a pro Roosevelt faction, he was praised by Governor Coke Stevenson, two former governors, Houston mayor, and other party leaders for his service to the party and state.
Fire Chief John Koster warned Rotarians plastics and rural wiring pose growing fire hazards. He noted overheated plastics create deadly smoke, urged broad public awareness, and described foamite extinguishers and powder for cars. Farmers should keep water tanks full to aid firefighting, and motorists must yield to fire crews.
Nelson Eddy leads in Knickerbocker Holiday a musical comedy about Bram Broeck a daring newspaper man in old New Amsterdam He clashes with Governor Peter Stuyvesant over love and press freedom The cast also features Charles Coburn and Constance Dowling and includes songs from the original stage production including No where To Go But Up and It Was Never Anywhere You.
Arthur Bringle, grandfather of six month old Rayniece Bringie, claims he deserves two Purple Hearts after attempting a three point landing while showing his granddaughter around the courthouse. He fell on one knee and both elbows injuring himself and tearing holes in his clothing. A doctor tended his bruises but would not mend the clothes. Bringle says the fall caused more damage than his son’s overseas service. Rayniece, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Raymond Bringie, was present during the incident and the pair shared the moment as a test of friendship for the future.
A fragment notes an event on Thursday December 19 1944 involving Findicator and the Republican party or publication. Details are sparse but indicate an entry or notice from that date in the newspaper.
Two hundred fifty five car tons of clothing and shoes collected for the Russian War Relief campaign in Emmet county were sent this week to the Russian War Relief warehouse in New York City. W S Gerbracht, local chairman, announced. The cartons weighed 12,000 pounds and filled one freight car. The shipment awaited an O D T permit before departure. In New York the items will be resorted and baled, then sent by Russian ships at Russia's expense through the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
An adult education homemaking course will start November 6 under Annabell Purviance, the high school homemaking teacher. The sessions cover home furnishings interior decorating color and design with classes on November 6 13 20 27 and December 4.
Wayne King, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe King, sustained minor injuries Monday afternoon when struck by a car near the city hall as he started to cross the street after waiting for an oil truck. He was taken to Holy Family's hospital for observation and released a short time later.
Rev J M Kennedy addressed Kiwaniana at their weekly luncheon Tuesday on the place of the church in community life. Sgt Gerhardt Hildebrand and A Cadieux were club guests.
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