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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1939
Page
2
G A Nichols editor Adelaide Nichols associate editor W E Deming advertising manager The paper is entered at the Estherville post office in Emmet County Iowa as second class matter.
Dr. Carl J. Drake of Iowa State College reports severe chinch bug damage spreading beyond southern Iowa. Infestation this year outpaces grasshoppers with heavy presence in southern tiers and extending to the sixth county tier. No formal survey until November, but dry fall weather favors the bugs.
Miss Alma Rees worthy high priestess of Bethel Shrine and officers and members of the organization have been invited by Spirit Lake Shrine to join them for a potluck supper this evening. A ceremonial meeting will follow the supper at Spirit Lake Shrine.
A large attendance at a milk fund benefit card party in the city hall boosted the charity's treasury. Bridge games at 20 tables yielded prizes for top scores to Miss Ethel Townsend, Warner Kirlin, and others. Low scores earned prizes for Miss Lolan Wilson and Miss Mildred Shuttler, with contract prizes listed for several couples and individuals.
Mrs Robert Knight will entertain the J F F club at her home Thursday afternoon. Bridge will be played by Mrs J E Crim, Mrs Chas Werling, Mrs W C Currell, Mrs D A Bagan, Mrs F J Kennedy, Mrs Dan Howard, Mrs Jay Howard, Mrs H G McTavish.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mavis K Clark to John H Osmundson, both of Estherville, on September 3 at the Methodist parsonage in South Sioux City Nebraska. Rev Ernest B Pangburn officiated with attendants Mr and Mrs Herman Fowler. The newlyweds will live on North Sixth Street after November 1.
The piece notes Jackson county may drop the annual corn husking contest as mechanized harvesters replace skilled huskers. It cites two thirds of corn being harvested with power pickers, signaling the possible passing of a longstanding rural event once cherished by farmers.
Presbyterian Women's Missionary society will meet Friday at Mrs Ben G Pannhuk's home for the annual praise meeting. Mrs J W Morse will lead the lesson and after the meeting members will share a covered dish lunch.
Attendees plan the Milford district convention on Wednesday afternoon October 26 at Gulls Point shelter house with a joint meeting, Pythian Sister banquet and dance the same evening. No lodge meeting on Thursday October 26. promote attendance by L M Jensen and others. Also notes Edith Litell and Rev Arthur Bottom wed at Methodist church. musical acts Rudy Weitloff and Florence Farrell to perform at Grand Theatre October 29.
Oct 20 1909 issue notes “The Little Homestead” at the opera house Thursday as a top attraction. Mrs. Barnes leads Central Hotel matters last Friday while Mrs. John Back sold property and moved to East Lawn. Winter weather recalls a past blizzard. several residents travel or relocate as rain disrupts travel and business.
Des Moines reports widespread mange affecting hog herds with 26% to 40% infested in some areas. Markets dock mangy hogs by 50 cents to $2 per hundredweight as American Foundation for Animal Health warns millions in losses nationally. Hog raisers urged to treat hogs before winter and disinfect housing to eradicate mange. October 26.
The column lists events from Tuesday to Friday including a federated clubs convention at Sac City with Hankon Victor Miner and J G Smith, a postnuptial shower honoring Mrs Floyd Gilbert, and multiple visits and dinners across Spirit Lake Storm Lake Estherville Wilmer Minn Willmer. It notes a remarkable corn yield of 125 bushels per acre at Bernard Walsh’s farm.
Saturday visitors included Mr and Mrs Cuyler Peterson at Art Petersons home in Jackson. Cuyler and Art are brothers. Sunday visitors came to Bob Helmers in Hallandale and to Mr and Mrs Herman Larson in Wallingford. Gail Anderson enlisted in the air corps and will report to Waterloo then Des Moines for final exams. A party honored Mrs George Felkey in Armstrong with Elmer Felkey and Bryle, Chris Peterson, Roy Goldsberry, and Sam Andersons family. Edgard Ellerston and K Melrose Scholem an were guests at Chris Ellerston home. A miscellaneous shower occurred at East Emmanuel Lutheran church for Mr and Mrs Paul Paulson.
The bulletin urges proper persistent care for mange-free hogs noting two to four dollars more per hog can offset costs. It discusses dipping and using devices to combat the problem and states that veterinarians can tailor a successful course of treatment.
Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Thompson near Alpha Minnesota included James and John Welsh with their sisters Helen and Annie, Mr. and Mrs. Odus Paugh and son, and George and Mrs. Meyer Mrs. Meyera is Mrs Paugh's mother. The Meyers were followed by Sunday guests at the Moore home namely Mr. and Mrs. W. Lemaster, Mr. and Mrs. Marinus Paulson and family and Mrs. S. Paulson and daughter of Dolliver.
Dr. K. W. Stouder of Iowa State College reports feeding new corn to unvaccinated swine does not trigger hog cholera. The virus causes the disease and is not present in new corn, though outbreaks may coincide with new corn feeding due to digestive disturbances and heavier fall hog populations. Healthy swine resist infection, but may weaken from overloading with new corn or other infections.
The piece cites rising seven month figures for 1089, urges law enforcement agencies to enforce laws and advocates courts to be less lenient. It credits newspapers for informing readers and calls for more editorials urging strict enforcement to protect the public.
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