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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1937
Page
3
The writer notes Thanksgiving on November 26 and a birthday on November 27 as personal milestones while musing on migration for winter. He reflects on sharing aid with rivals, traveling back and forth for business, and the sense of contentment after the journey.
Fragmented and garbled text discusses the fate of the Masonic Fraternity in Germany, mentioning suicides and traitors, with a claim that Masonry will rise again. It shifts to a numbered list about bridge bidding and partner guidance, offering advice on tricks, trump, and fair play, ending with admonitions to explain plays.
C Oscar Olson of Dunnell Minnesota died Tuesday evening aged unknown. He settled in Martin County on an 80 acre farm south of Dunnell, later built a home in Dunnell. Survived by widow a daughter Mrs Edward Jaimson and a son Alain who died in 1920. double service planned at Swedish Lutheran Church Dunnell with Rev N C Montan officiating. Interment at Fremont cemetery. C L Swanson died at 79 at his daughter Mrs Garvin Minnick’s Des Moines home. Survived by two sisters Mrs Oscar Olson and Mrs Emma Wenberg and three children Mrs Wm Griffin Pine River Minnesota Martin Swanson Pine River and Mrs Garvin Minnick Des Moines. Two grandchildren Rudolph and Robert Minnick.
Community mourns ten dead from last Friday's bus train crash near Mason City including seven students two teachers and the driver. Funeral services were held for eight victims across Renwick Goldfield Guernsey and Creston with schools closed this week for impacted grades.
Charles Perschbacher of Johannisburg Illinois uses what may be one of the nation’s oldest wheat binders, bought in 1902 from dealer L W Eckert of Marissa Illinois. He has operated the machine to harvest his crops ever since, preserving a rare farm implement.
C P Mauck bought out his partner Frank Biden in the Biden Mauck Barber Shop on Lincoln street and will assume full charge. Frank Eiden has forty years in barbering locally, and Mauck's own career spans about twenty five years with Madison Wisconsin experience. The partners worked six months before Biden fell ill and eventually sold his share after final steps were completed on Wednesday.
Des Moines governor Kraschel called for speed limits after Mason City bus train crash killed ten and linked it to high highway death toll. He urged curbing unnecessary high speed traffic, noting nationwide concern for safety and mourning for the Mason City tragedy.
The Emmet consolidated school teachery occupied by Prof. F. M. Cunningham and family was destroyed Thursday morning by a fire of unknown origin. Mrs. Cunningham discovered smoke and tried to fight the blaze with water but flames, aided by a high wind, grew uncontrollable. she received burns to the face while aiding in removing furniture and valuables. The loss, about 3000 dollars, was covered by insurance. Pupils saw the blaze and alerted Principal W. A. Anderson and Superintendent, who along with the students saved much of the remaining possessions.
A writer argues safety education must be a lived practice in every class. Teaching facts alone fails. children must apply what they learn, turning beliefs into safe habits and disciplined behavior.
Mayor and council members from Milwaukee plus chief engineer of the city power plant and Norberg Mfg. Co. executives travel to Chicago to inspect a 1600 horsepower diesel engine and its makers. Links to prior inspections in St Louis noted. Bids for a new engine to replace a smaller unit will be opened at the next early council meeting.
Clyde Gilbaugh of Armstrong took a Ford V-8 from James Smith of Armstrong without permission while en route to see his wife. The truck stalled after three miles, water missing in radiator. Smith reported to Officer Mrost. Gilbaugh was held in Estherville jail with case continued due to mayor's absence. truck turned over to insurer.
William Bingham, once living on the farm south of Superior later occupied by Will Rosik, died at his LeRoy Minnesota home last week. A 72 year old mason, he fell ill Monday and was found to have passed away Tuesday evening. Funeral services were held Friday with friends from the vicinity in attendance.
Mr and Mrs F G Stith and two sons went to Marshfield Missouri for the funeral of Mrs Stiths brother Mr Robertson. A telegram said he accidentally shot himself Tuesday morning at his Marshfield home while cleaning a revolver, killing him instantly. He was in the lumber business there with a brother.
Paul Verner, 19, and Lowell Lair, 18, both of Spencer, are to serve life terms in Fort Madison prison for the slaying of Verner’s stepfather Frank Jayne, 65, in his Spencer home on October 2. Judge James Deland of Storm Lake issued the verdict after a guilty plea to first degree murder.
An official state road sign sits at the junction of highways 11 and 56, one mile north of North Loup Nebraska. The text links Horace and Greeley to form Horace Greeley, referencing his famous exhortation to go west.
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce invites bids for a 32 page Guide to Estherville with two maps and etchings. Five thousand copies printed 514 by 8% inches will feature Ft. Defiance State Park entrance, and seeks photos of the 1879 Estherville meteor. Bids due by noon November 1.
Four local Protestant churches plan a week long preaching mission from November 14 to 21 at the Presbyterian church with nightly sermons and special music. Miss Genefrede Harris of Des Moines will visit Thursday to discuss a five year program for Church of Christ youth and women’s work, meeting leaders, officers, and readers at 2:30, 6:00, and 7:30.
Milmer Larsen, a noted milking shorthorn breeder from Wallingford, will enter his herd at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. The event runs November 27 to December 4 at the International Amphitheatre, marking the 38th anniversary of the continent’s premier agricultural show. Entries close November 1 for livestock and crops, with grain and hay exhibits accepted to November 10.
A Northwest dairy cattle sale is planned for Spencer on Tuesday November 2 at 1 30 p m The event will be held in the Boys and Girls 4 H Club building with the Cutting lunch wagon on site Leonard E Mills of Milford manages and H O Teller of Farmington Minnesota acts as auctioneer Farmers Trust and Savings Punk of Sperster serves as clerk UR
The K C Banquet will be held at the Gardston Hotel Sunday Oct 31 at 6 30 p m Plans are being made for 150 members Principal speakers include Lawrence Brennan Father Me Goy F J Kennedy Otto Reuland Father R Y Murphy A V Bor main Special music by Reed quartet Estherville high school
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