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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1940
Page
3
Continuing from Thursday the list shows names and numbers of individuals registered in the peace time draft. Entries include addresses in Estherville Armstrong Ringsted Wallingford and Graettinger with numerous Nth Street and 2nd Avenue locations, plus several R1 to R4 designations and scattered street terms. The page appears to be a continuation, listing many residents by name and address for public notice.
Elmer Shaw will leave Wednesday to become assistant manager at an O P Skaggs grocery in Mitchell South Dakota after leaving his job at the Jack Spratt Store since its opening. Mrs Shaw and the two children will stay in Estherville until housing is found and plan to relocate to Mitchell around November 15.
The WPA Recreation Center and Lions Club plan Halloween events for children of all ages at the city hall auditorium on October 31. Afternoon activities for first through fifth graders include a ghost walk, fishpond, corn guessing, and apple bobbing, with prizes for best costume and refreshments. Evening festivities for older children feature a scavenger hunt, with teams starting from city hall at 7 pm. The play school group will enjoy a morning party with pumpkin faces and jointed toy crafts.
Samuel L. Larson died Sunday at the state hospital in Cherokee after a three year illness with two strokes and blindness. Born August 25 1864 in Clinton County Iowa, he lived in Estherville Emmet County and Martin County, Minnesota and Wilkins County Minnesota before settling in Estherville. Survived by widow three sons Irvin Milton Levi. two daughters Elida and Gladys. one sister Mrs RS Anderson. Funeral Wednesday at home and Estherville Lutheran Church with burial in Norwegian Cemetery.
Vebve Book, 80, brother of I B Book of Estherville, died Friday while staying with his son in Shenandoah. Services were held there, body sent to Port Royal Pa. for burial. He had visited Ames several times with his brother I B Book, who was ill and could not attend. V.R. Billy Yule and Billy Deming, who recently earned private pilot licenses, flew to Ames Friday night and returned Saturday morning.
W. H. St. Clair announced that the Federal Security Administration office will move December 1 to Algona, occupying space in the post office building. Beulah Schultz will continue as secretary, with the St. Clair seventh district including Emmet and Kossuth counties and possibly another county.
Miss Clara Kennedy warns rural carrier patrons to mow weeds along road shoulders and around mail boxes to improve winter mail delivery. Carriers will not be required to walk when roads are impassable but will strive to serve as many patrons as possible. Assistant Postmaster W H Olson has joined city routes for regular mail inspection.
The six Peet stores held a quarterly gathering at the Hotel Gardston green room with Paul Beckwith and Fred Witt leading attendees, including their wives. Howard Funk introduced guests. Paulson's orchestra provided music. Joleen Foster performed a tap dance. about 70 people from Boone Ames Ft. Dodge Webster City Carroll and Estherville attended. next party slated for Carroll.
The Ellsworth Two Tea was held at Mrs. Owen Morton home with Frances Byrne leading a Farm Family and World Today discussion. Egg production and marketing received special emphasis while an officer slate was elected including chairman Mrs. Wm. Schoper and publicity chair Mrs. Kenneth Steveson. Attendees listed include Miss Byrne Violet Perkins and many local residents.
Judge Fred M Hudson presiding in Estherville for term opening November 4 seventeen new cases filed two divorces scheduled Gladys Anderson vs Everett Anderson and Caroline Mester vs H J Mester two damage suits include Clarence E Bowen vs C R I & B Railroad for 55000 injuries and Arnold G Hagebock versus William Knutson for 2000 plus 1600 in disfigurement. Additional actions include mandamus quieting title injunction mortgage foreclosure and promissory note suits across multiple parties.
Milford high school marching band earned a division No 1 rating at the state marching contest in Cherokee last Saturday. Thompson was the sole other band in class C to receive No 1. This marks the fourth straight year Milford has topped the ratings.
The Rebekahs host a Halloween party this evening at the IOOF hall. Odd Fellows and families are invited at 8 o clock. Each Rebekah is asked to bring six doughnuts and six sandwiches.
The Church of Christ committee sponsors a Monday evening banquet at seven in the church basement for fathers and daughters of the church and any others who wish to attend. Meals are prepared by mothers and served by sons, with reservations urged in advance. Tickets are available from committee members Mrs. Lloyd Johnson chairwoman Mrs. Harry Jones Mrs. Gene Rost Miss Kath ryn Lyman Pat Mauck and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sawyer. Rev. Herman Olmstead of Storm Lake will be guest speaker. he once pastored the Christian Church.
The Emmet County Council will meet Wednesday evening in the court room. Attorney Wm Johnston will discuss the modern school system, with committee reports on the agenda. The council includes two rural and two town school representatives, and all teachers are invited to attend.
Emmet county Republicans note a nationwide broadcast this evening with G Wayland Brooks candidate for U S Senator from Illinois and Wendell L Willkie republican candidate for president speaking on Wendell Willkie America's Champion on WGN Mutual network from 8:00 to 8:30 p m The Willkie Q A over NBC Red from 9:30 to 10:00 p m Central Time
Miss Lovie Marie Smith entertained 24 friends Saturday evening at her home with games and dancing. A buffet supper was served late in the night.
Four people including Mr and Mrs C E Miller Mrs Selmer Amdahl were injured in a Sunday afternoon automobile crash near Shakopee Minnesota as Miller swerved to avoid two cars in a pile up. Miller suffered a deep facial wound and chest injuries. Amdahl sprained shoulder and one passenger had both legs broken. The group had been returning from Minneapolis after attending the Town Minnesota game.
About 231 Friendly Indians and Pioneers registered for the District Pow-Wow in Estherville on Saturday. Estherville teams swept touchball prizes while towns sending large delegations and farthest distance earned rewards for Arnold's Park and Carroll. The event, under Jerry Patton of the district YMCA, features sports a noon lunch a parade a matinee and a banquet. The spring meeting will be in Storm Lake. The Women's Council of the Christian Church holds an all day meeting Wednesday with a 12:15 luncheon and a comforter project for Omaha’s Child Savings Institute.
The county received 2.59 inches of rain Monday into Tuesday, ending a long dry spell. Wells and cisterns near depletion were revived, aiding farmers about to begin corn picking and easing city water supplies. The rainfall relieved drought conditions and benefited both rural and urban residents.
The Junior Class presented Big Time to a large audience Monday. Thirty juniors acted plus two canine characters, Trixie Reich and Rex Soper, receiving applause. Joyce Adams led as Miss Redmond, with costumed leads in Chorus and Dance of the Queens. Cast honors go to Janet McTavish, Audrey Sorensen, Vernice Wee, Eleanor Heinrich, Joyce Willey, Naoma Knepper, Patty Sanders, Leona Reich and others. The dancing scene was directed by Miss Josephine Lambert and the show was directed by Miss Harriet Holland with Elizabeth Hughes assisting musically. -W.R.- Mrs Laiville Peterson has been ill since Saturday with the flu.
The nation begins a peace time conscription lottery broadcast by President Roosevelt. Local draws include serials 158 Floyd Arthur Nehring Estherville and 192 George Patrick Greener Estherville, with 105 Robert Enemark Nielsen Ringsted, 846 Lester Kenneth Bergeson Estherville R1, 120 Cecil Carl Allen Estherville, 188 Edwin Roy Burt Estherville, and 161 Roland Elbert Schroeck Estherville. Nine thousand names will be drawn. full results pending four days for recheck.
S J Calvin, Democratic candidate for Lt Governor, will address a party rally at 8 p m Wednesday in the city hall auditorium. Also introduced will be Frank J Steiner Armstrong for state representative, Dr Smith Kirkegaard Ringsted for coroner, and L A Horswell Armstrong for sheriff, each to speak briefly. Mrs George Brunskill hosts her bridge club tomorrow afternoon with a 1 16 luncheon and bridge at three tables. The Vindicator and Republican defer local news to Thursday to publish the full list of registrants for today’s draw.
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