New Equipment Installed at P G Gray Plant Estherville
New chicken picking equipment at the P G Gray produce plant in Estherville enables a capacity of 4 800 birds per day. The picking rooms gain glazed tile and cold cathode lighting, with an egg breaking room under construction to be remodeled in 10 days and new equipment installed within 90 days. After completion eggs will be broken and frozen for shipping, while the plant continues to ship whole eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Gray
Estherville
Future Teachers Of America Forms Local Chapter
Education and psychology students of Estherville junior college organized the Marie Sorum chapter of the Future Teachers of America in Harriet Woods room. Officers elected: Grace McKay president, Letty Albright vice president, Karleton Voigt secretary-treasurer. Plans were made for the year and a program chairman will be appointed. The national group aims to acquaint future educators with education problems and professional organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Junior College
Harriet Woods
Marie Sorum
Future Teachers of America
Grace McKay
Letty Albright
Karleton Voigt
Miss McKay
Corn Drier Pioneered at John Greig Farm Near Estherville
John Greig of Hillrook farm, one mile east of Estherville, uses a corn drier described as a moving van like unit. It runs off a tractor and old furnace, blowing hot air through ducts to each crib. Temperatures stay around 100 degrees to protect germination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Greig
Hillrook Farm
Estherville
Ballots Requested by 322 Servicemen in Emmet County
County Auditor Gladys Bringle reported that 322 service members from Emmet County have requested voting ballots for the fall election. She added that at least 188 ballots have already been returned this week, noting ballots came from distant places including India Italy France England Alaska Australia the South Pacific and other points miles from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Gladys Bringle
India
Italy
France
England
Alaska
Australia
South
Pacific
Dunnell Man Chester Hansen Dies After Illness
Chester Hansen of Dunnell dies Wednesday after a 16 month illness from paralysis. Born December 29, 1904, he is survived by his widow and four children Merle Laverne Richard and Mary Lou. Parents Arnold Hanson and Mia live in Sherburn. Funeral held Thursday at Morgan funeral home in Sherburn and Catholic church service at 10 a.m. with Father Doyle officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Hansen
Dunnell
Rochester Clinic
Merle
Laverne
Richard
Mary Lou
Mia
Arnold Hangon
Sherburn
Morgan Funeral Home
Father Doyle
Red Cross Meeting Draws Local Officials in Spencer
Mrs Yermaine Sidies and Miss Marie Sorum attended a Red Cross meeting in Spencer on Thursday with representation from Hightean counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yermaine Sidies
Marie Sorum
Spencer
Red Cross
Hightean
Bond Sale Totals Rise At High School Drive
High school conducts weekly stamp and bond sale totaling 208.28 today. Principal Walter B. Hammer announced on Tuesday the drive's cumulative total neared 1,000 since it began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Hammer
Judge Fred Bale to Lecture in Estherville Monday
Judge Fred Bale of Columbus Ohio will visit Estherville Monday for two talks. At 3 p m he speaks at the high school auditorium on problems of American youth in wartime for junior high and high school students and parents. At 7 30 p m he delivers a public address at the First Presbyterian church with plans made in cooperation by other city churches to invite all interested readers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bale
Columbus
Estherville
Bale
Junge Bale
Flrat
Presbyterians Gather for Buena Vista Education Conference
Presbyterian pastors and lay delegates from Sioux City Council Bluffs Corning and Fort Dodge will meet at Buena Vista college Storm Lake on Tuesday October 31 for a Christian Education conference from 10 a m to 4 p m led by Rev William Ralph Hall D D of the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education based in Philadelphia open house with Dr Henry Olson Buena Vista college president and Mrs Olson following the sessions until 6 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Pastora
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Corning
Fort Dodge
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Tuesaday
William Ralph Hall
Presbyterian Board of Christian Education
Philadelphia
Henry Olson
Olson
Housing Survey At Fairmont May Bring Results Soon
Fairmont hosts a two day housing survey by Carl Forsland of the Federal Housing Administration with local leaders Ed Davis and Leo Coyour. Davis expects Washington to rule on Forsland’s recommendations and foresees new build permits and reconversion for Fairmont as other cities receive approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Carl Forsland
Federal Housing Administration
Housigomer Relief
Ed Davis
Fairmont: Civic’ and Commerce Association
Leo Coyour
Association
Washington
Forsland
Mr. Davis
Davis
Mayor Warns Pranksters On Halloween Window Soaping
Mayor Fred Ehlers warned pranksters that window soaping or waxing is forbidden by ordinance in both downtown and residential districts. Due to labor shortages extra police have not been hired, but if needed, the mayor would deploy more officers to enforce the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ehlers
pre-Hallowe'en
Carleton Names 17 Candidates For 1944-43 Basketball Team
Coleman Rogertson of Estherville is among 17 Carleton college basketball candidates who have responded to Coach Howard Mundt and begun fall practices for the 1944-43 season. The Carls plan a full schedule against civilian college teams in the Middle West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Rogertson
Estherville
Carleton College
Howard Mundt
Carls
Windows Cut at Roxall and Leuthold Tibbetts Stores
Police report windows of Roxall drug store and Leuthold Tibbetts store cut with glass cutters Wednesday night. A warning was issued that pranksters caught defacing property face a $100 fine or up to 80 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxall Drugstore
Leuthold - Tibbetts
New Buses Replacing Older Fleet On Betherville Sioux City Route
Charter Coach Co introduces two new buses replacing old units on the Betherville to Sioux City run. Drivers Al Quilliah and Weasley Mofadden will operate the new buses on the route. Buses depart daily at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Coach Co
Betherville
Sioux City
al Quilliah
Weasley
Mofadden
Initiation Of 13 Knights At Estherville Meeting
Knights of Columbus event in Estherville initiates 13 candidates with 8 am Mass and communion at St Patrick's. First and second degree work at IOOF hall with Storm Lake team, third degree by Carroll team. Councils from Sheldon Fornday Emmetsburg Algona Carroll Storm Lake and Fairmont attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.’ Patrick's Parish
Knights of Columbus
IOOF
Estherville
St. Patrick’s Church
North Sixth Street
Storm Lake
Carroll Team
Sheldon
Fornday
Emmetsburg
Algona
Carroll
Fairmont
Veterans News From Estherville Area War Roles
Estherville area notes list many service members with leave, transfers, and new assignments. Included are Pfc Betty Huntsinger 15 day furlough from Camp Pendleton, Sgt Lore Barlow purple heart wound in France now at English hospital, and several air corps and navy personnel with new APO and ship assignments. Also reports of KIA Pvt Robert D Dunning and Pvt Chester F Kleven and others awaiting training or posting in California, Netherlands East Indies, or Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Huntsinger
Marine Corps Women Reserve
Estherville
James Huntsinger
Huntsinger
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Lore UL. Barlow
France
England
Barlow
Poatmaster
New York
N. Y
Mrs. M. R. Bender Dies at 56 in Estherville
Mrs. M R Bender 56 of Estherville died Sunday at Park View clinic after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Sternberg chapel and 2 30 p m at the Baptist church with Rev G E Forssell officiating. Burial at East Side cemetery. Nellie Mae Fell born Sept 22 1888 in El Paso Illinois came to Estherville in 1915. She married Merlin R Bender July 1 1915 in Estherville Presbyterian church. They operated a Terris hotel in 1917. Surviving are husband two sisters Mrs Lee Kamp Estherville Mrs Alice Harris Earlham and one brother George Fell Downs Iowa. Three sisters and one brother preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Bender
Estherville
Park View Clinic
Sternberg
Baptist Church
G. E. Forssell
East Side Cemetery
Nellie Mae Fell
el Paso
Ill
Sunny Side
George Fell
Downs, Til
Bender
Iowans Invited to Inglewood Basket Supper Event
All Iowans in Inglewood California on Tuesday October 31 are invited to a 6 30 p m basket supper followed by fun and entertainment. The Estherville Chamber of Commerce was notified by its Inglewood counterpart about the event. Last year the city Inglewood the chamber and the U S O sponsored state parties to welcome the war workers. Due to demand a second series will be held at the U S O clubhouse through fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglewood
Calif
Estherville
U.S.O
Plan G.O.P. Tea For Emmet County Women
A tea will be held at Mrs. F. E. Rosendahl home Saturday October 28 at 3 p.m. for the Emmet County Women's Republican club. All Republican women in the county are invited to attend to plan vote effort for the November 7 election. Officers will be elected for two years and dues paid. Township committee women urged to invite local women voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Rosendahl
Emmet County
Republican Club
Halloween Box Social at Blue Bottom School
A Hallowe'en party box social will be held at Blue Bottom school in High Lake township district Nort' p.m. A prize will be given for the best masquerade. Miss Harriott Gross to the teacher at the school. The celebration is for all who wish to attend regardless of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Blue Bottom
High Lake Township
Nort
Misa Harriott Gross
Armistice Dance Scheduled by Veterans Group
Plan Armistice Dance to be held November 10 in the K of P hall on South Sixth Street sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Proceeds will benefit widows and orphans of Veterans of Foreign Wars members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K of P
South Sixth Street
Veterans of Foreign Wars
To Be Consultant for Northwest Town District
Mavis Amith, a child welfare worker, will serve as consultant for the northwest district of Town, in addition to her regular duties at the Emmet county courthouse child welfare office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavis ' Amith
Emmet
Dolliver to Speak at Estherville Rally Oct 31
James I. Dolliver of Fort Dodge Republican nominee for congress will headline a rally in Estherville on Tuesday evening October 31. A banquet at 6 80 p m in the Guildston hotel dining room precedes his public address at 8 p m in the city hall auditorium. Reservations urged via Mayor Fred Ehlerson before Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Congress
Estherville
Ieen
Gurdston Hotel
Dolliver
City Hell Auditorium
Fred Ehlerson
Mrs Jesse Kohrt Speaks to Farm Bureau Women
Marmet county Farm Bureau women met in the Blue room of the Gardston hotel with Mrs. Jesse Kohrt of Rock Rapids leading the program. Kohrt explained the organization and goals for next year’s work. County publicity chair is Mrs. LaRue Wiseman. Present were township publicity, library health or school chairmen and many named members. Mrs. Clarence Moore of Albia attended as a visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmet County
Gardston Hotel
Jesse Kohrt
Rock Rapids
Third District Farm Bureau
Worl
County Farm Bureau
LaRue Wiseman
Joe Oakes
Jack Creek Township
Russell Lair
Estherville
K. H. Randa
Russell Waly
Kenneth Harding
Kenneth Starkey
Charles Heinrich
Jon Oakes
Otto Schaper
C. P. Jackson
Sam Naas
Arnold Cheever
LeRoy Schacherer
Elmer Kesler
Chris Jespersen
O. J. Shonkwiler
O. A. Salmonson
G . Osher
M. B. Oleson
T. L Strong
E. B. Burg
Myvs
Chris Feddersen
M. A. Balivema
Lorenso. Helgason
Vernon Topp
August Anderson
la Rue Wiseman
Clarence Moore
Albia
Junior Red Cross Luncheon Saturday for Co Chairmen
A Junior Red Cross luncheon will be held Saturday for all co chairmen including Inez Dushinske Armstrong DeEtte Wunder Dolliver Bessie Mewhirter Estherville Jeanette Van Drle Emmet Consolidated Mrs L W Loving Grover Freida Berven Hoalfa Mra C I Bixler Maple Hill Elaine Neve Ringsted Plans will be discussed for enrollment set for November 1 to 15 The Junior Red Cross contributes to the children's national fund to aid overseas children funding clothes crutches food and wheelchairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Inez Dushinske
Armstrong
DeEtte Wunder
Dolliver
Bessie Mewhirter
Estherville
Jeanette van Drle
Emmet Consolidated
Junior Red Cross
Children's National Fund
The
National Fund
Families Moving In Town As Dwellings Change Hands
The Guy Tibbetts family rents the John Birney residence at 803 1st Ave. N. The D HL Diamond family moves from 608 N. 9th St. to 805 Std Ave. N. The Phillip Palmer family purchases the Evan Higgins home at 917 N. 7th St. and will take possession Dec. 1. Palmers lived at 82012 8. 8th St. Higgins move to a farm north of town recently bought from Anton Roben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Tibbetts
John Birney
1St Ave
D. HL. Diamond
9Th St
Std Ave
Tibbetts
Phillip Palmer
Evan Higgins
N. 7Th St
Palmers
Higgins
Anton Roben
Diet talk by Annabell Purviance to Rotarians
Estherville home economics instructor Annabell Purviance told Rotarians a diet short course stressing home example in eating. She noted glandular meats add missing vitamin and protein content and urged including sunshine vitamin D foods fresh fruits vegetables broiled meats and proper fats while avoiding frying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabell Purviance
Estherville
Midgets Defeat Spirit Lake 26 to 0 in final home game
Estherville Midgets defeated Spirit Lake 26 to 0 in a conference clash. The Midgets gained 181 rushing yards and 129 passing yards while Spirit Lake had 80 rushing and 41 passing. The win, Estherville’s third conference victory, sets up a final home game against Sheldon as twelve seniors close their careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Estherville
Spirit Lake Boys
Sheldon
Sunderlinfield
Storm Lake
Estherville Girls Beat Emmet In School Scrimmage
Estherville high school physical education girls defeated Emmet township consolidated girls 37 to 30. Emmet’s Brix scored 28 points to star, while Mary Nell Gray led Estherville with 12. Emmet alumni beat Emmet boys 41 to 40 in the separate game officiated by Walter B. Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville High School
I Emmet Township Consolidated School
Emmet
Estherville
Brix
Mary Nell Gray
Walter B. Hammer
Jane Tinkham
Physical Education Instuctor
Motherville
Deer Causes Quick Stop Near Fort Defiance Park
Mia A L Griffith Shirley Kelly of Austin Mann and their guests toured Fort Defiance state park in Austin and were surprised by a deer crossing the west road only about 20 feet ahead of their car. The deer appeared calm, and Mrs. Griffith said they nearly had to brake to avoid hitting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
A. L. Griffith
Shirley Kelly
Austin, Mann
Austin
Fort Defiance State Park
Announcement of Vindicator and Republican Subscription Policy
Announcement explains continued delivery under new management for all subscribers of the Vindicator and Republican. Prepaid renewals keep full term. renewing subscribers may use mail or visit the joint Estherville Daily News office. The Vindicator will be paid in advance and ended if not renewed at expiration.
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Vindicator
Republican
Mail
Estherville Daily News
Subscription renewal notice with advance request
Please renew my subscription in advance and stop the paper if not renewed on expiration notice. City 0 2 enclosed for one year to Oct 26 1045. C$1 enclosed for six months to Apr 26 1045.
Local election draws little voter interest in Emmet County
Officials printed general election ballots for Emmet county as only one race draws attention. Independent candidate Ellerston, a former supervisor now in service station business, seeks first district supervisor. other incumbents are unopposed. Voter interest centers on national outcomes, while local races remain subdued in a generally Republican-leaning county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmmet County
William O. Andereson
Eerston
W. H. Mellwraith
Henry H. Hangen
Ellerston
Ratherville
Wnt
Emmet County
I. J. Robinson
McIlwraith
Hansen
Less Liquor and More Bonds Sold At Liquor Store
Eatherville’s liquor store reports September liquor sales of 12044.15 compared with August sales of 13122.45. War stamps and bond sales in September totaled 664.16 versus August 449.9, per the Iowa liquor control commission in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatherville
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Des Moines
Hatherville
Estherville Driver Hurt In Bronx Hospitalized For Jaw Injury
Kenneth Thiel of Estherville driver of a Betsy Ross bread truck remains in a Bronx City hospital with a broken jaw after a Monday accident when his truck collided with a gravel truck while en route to Archer. Several teeth were knocked out and facial lacerations occurred. He was first treated at Primghar before being moved to Bronx City where jaw surgery was performed. Condition reported favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Thiel
Estherville
Betsy Ross
Bronx City
Thiel
Archer
Primghar
Bionx City
Junior High Reaches 100 Percent War Stamp Drive
The junior high school reports full participation in the war stamps and bonds drive with every member purchasing stamps or bonds since the start. Oct 27 aimed for 90 percent participation across grades, and the junior high led by attaining the goal, with sales ranging from 10-cent stamps to bonds, announced by Principal Henrietta Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Miller
Car Turns Over On Ditch Near Estherville
Richard Peterson and Howard Heldke Jr. rode on a connecting road between old and new highway 17 when their car veered off the road and overturned into a ditch. Neither was injured, but the car suffered a damaged top, a cracked door glass, and a broken fender. Both boys could not explain exactly how the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Peterson
Estherville
Howard Heldke, Jr
Hospital case updates and local illness notes
In Hospital, Howard B Esposet is under physician care at Holy Family hospital after a Tuesday admission for a serious cold. Visitors report Murray Hale, former Masonic lodge commander, in an improved condition following a critical pneumonia illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Besposet
Holy Family Hospital
Murray Hale
Masonic Lodge
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Hildebrandt
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Esther- Ville Daily News
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Sgt
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Fort Douglas
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Tiberville
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Port Hueneme
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