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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1932
Page
4
Governor Dan Turner proclaims the general election to be held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November 1932. The proclamation specifies blanket notice across the state under Iowa law marking the election timing and official duties for voters and authorities.
The document proclaims the November 8 1932 general election for Iowa offices including President Vice President U S Senate Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Secretary of Agriculture and Railroad Commissioner. It lists congressional and legislative districts with names of districts and required Representation and judicial district seats and terms. The proclamation directs sheriffs to notice and enforce the official election order under the Great Seal in Des Moines on September 29 1932.
Sheriff I W G Gordon of Emmet County Iowa proclaims and gives notice that electors will vote in the General Election held in Emmet County on the Tuesday after the first Monday of November, as required by law.
Johnny Breen, a 16 year old raised aboard a tugboat, survives an explosion that sinks the craft and starts a life in New York. Taken in by a Bowery Jewish family, he learns fighting, trains under Pug Malone, and enters boxing tours. Gilbert Van Horn finanses Breen’s Columbia Civil Engineering studies, Breen and Josephine fall in love and become engaged, while Rantoul vies for her. A sea voyage reunites Breen with his unknown father as a liner sinks after collision with an iceberg. Van Horn dies, Rantoul and Josephine survive, and Breen learns Gilbert is his father. The tale continues.
In a tense courtroom scene Judge Kelly reveals John Van Horn’s lack of legal backing to challenge Gilbert Van Horn’s will. The estate goes to Josephine, and John contemplates marriage to secure his position while questions swirl about witnesses and the truth of a forbidden liaison. The narrative shifts to John’s troubled night and his resolve to seek Josephine.
John Breen receives Josephine’s engagement ring and her letter revealing she is marrying Gerrit Rantoul. He pursues work and memory, then finds a future with Colfax in the Bureau of City Plan, as the city enwraps his ambitions.CONTINUED TUESDAY
The Social Hour club met at Miss Josephine Winger’s home for a social afternoon and lunch. Fourteen Culture club members joined Terris club at the Higgins home with Mrs. Irving Clark assisting. Plans for a November 19 bazaar were announced along with upcoming meetings and many local visits and travels among residents including Weaver, Reinitz, and others.
On October 15, 1932, W G Gordon Sheriff of Emmet County Iowa set his hand to the document in witness whereof signaling formal county action indicated by the date and official title.
In the Raleigh vicinity Mrs Fred Nause hosted the Happy Home club with fourteen members and two visitors exchanging flower seeds bulbs and plants. The group planned a Halloween party and a future meeting with Mrs Herman Nause. Miss Cora Brown visited school as part of the day’s social schedule with the Four Mile Lake club meeting at Mrs Walter Swanson’s home. Ed Dallman and Mrs G Dallman spent time in the John Dallman home while Mr and Mrs Lee Kamp joined John Graff’s house Thursday night.
Local families and guests share meals and gatherings across Terris Swea City Fenton and surrounding areas. Notable attendances include Delma Dyke Joan Grail Eva and Alice Bendixon at Joan Grail, and multiple 4-H members from Happy Homers hosting a Halloween party at St John’s gym with county 4-H clubs in attendance.
Paul Strait of Rock Rapids Iowa applies to the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to operate as a motor carrier for freight one way between the north line of Iowa and several towns across Lyon Osceola Dickinson and Emmet Counties. Applicant currently operates interstate only between the named termini. The board has fixed Wednesday November 2 1932 at 9 30 o'clock for hearing.
In Emmet County Iowa the Barnwood property Out Lot Eight Woods Addition Estherville was sold for 1926 27 28 taxes on December 16 1929 to Emma S Murphy now held by Emma S Murphy and redemption ends ninety days after service of this notice. A Treasurer's Deed will be issued if not redeemed. This notice from the Board of Railroad Commissioners of Iowa dated October 1932 lists George L McCaughan secretary and directs attention to hearing time and place for the application.
The site of Beacon City lies directly on the Lincoln Highway which curves around the southern edge of Chicago.
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