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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1939

Page

2

Vindicator Republican publication details and editors

The Vindicator and Republican Co. in Mytherville Emmet County Iowa publishes on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Adelaide Nichols as editor and W E Deming as associate editor. Advertising is managed by Mgr. The paper is a second class mail matter and lists subscription rates for zones one and two at two dollars per year.

The Vindicator and Republican Co G. A. Nichols Adelaide Nichols Assoc W. BE. Deming Postoffice Mytherville Emmet County Towa

War News At Clay County Fair

Arrangements by the Clay County Fair association with Spencer Daily Reporter and the Associated Press will provide live news broadcasts from the platform before the grand stand and at an AP booth on the grounds. Fairgoers will receive scheduled updates at definite times daily and additional breaking news as it comes in.

Clay County Fair Association Spencer Daily Reporter Associated Press

D. E. K. Project Secures $60,000 Rural Electric Loan

The Dickinson Emmet Kossuth rural electrification project gains a $60,000 loan to build about 70 miles of line. A visit to Washington sought $220,000. superintendent Harry Day says $160,000 more may come next spring. Work will begin after the loan is signed. the 400 mile line extends east and west from Estherville, with the west line completed and power expected next week.

Dickinson-Emmet-Kossuth Washingcoa Harry Day Vilage Estherville

Car Damaged When It Fails To Pass On Highway No 9

Auto driven by Marjorie Weatherly of Sac City 16 collided with a tractor owned by A Pitcher on highway No 9. Weatherly attempted a pass but cut in too close after not allowing an oncoming vehicle to pass. Weatherly, her mother Edna Weatherly, and Wayne Dixson of Spirit Lake were in the car. Tractor driver Cornelius Tromp was employed by Mr Pitcher. No injuries reported. A second item notes a ladies aid society tea at the M church parlors Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with performances by Ruth Willey Muriel Hanson and talks by Mrs Geo Robb and Mrs L Wanamaker.

Marjorie Weatherly Sac City A. Pitcher Miss Weatherly Edna Weatherly Wayne Dixson Spirit Lake W.R—— Aid Societ Ladies’ Aid Society of the M Ruth Willey Muriel Hanson Geo. Robb L. ©. Wanamaker

Junior College Elects Officers In Roosevelt Auditorium

Robert Peterson of Callendar, a freshman, is elected president of the junior college student body at a Roosevelt auditorium meeting. Mary Paulsen of Ainsted becomes vice president while Margaret Gebert of Estherville is secretary-treasurer. Vivian Oulman is student council at-large representative. Freshman council members are Bill Yule and Glenn Groth. sophomores Ruth Jackson and Edwin Burt are elected as representatives.

Robert Peterson Callendar Roosevelt Auditorium Mary Paulsen Ainsted Margaret Gebert Estherville Vivian Oulman Bill Yule Glenn Groth Ruth Jackson Edwin Burt V.R

Ba therville High Football Men Start Fall Practices

Ba therville kicks off fall football with a large squad vying for berths across grades. Seniors include Richard Jones and Herbert Challberg, juniors feature Bob Ziemer and Eugene Kelly, sophomores list Ernest Salmonson and Leon McCoy, while freshmen include Wayne Smith and Boris Peteoff. A weekend auto trip to the Ozarks is noted for Algona residents.

Batherville High School Richard Jones Herbert Challberg Bob Challberg Edgar Nau Clinton Palmer Duane Wallace Bob Thompson Gregory McNally Don Ziemer Kenneth Larson Bob Swift Russell Reed Jack Sanders Harold Gipson Sewell Mathie Mac McMillan Kenneth Williamson Bob Ziemer Eugene Kelly Lloyd Elwood John Stockdale Earl Ostheimer Harold Morton Eldon Williamson Kenneth Thompson Lloyd Young Don Lundy James Soper Don Hutchinson George Brandt Dick Nipeset Walter Ziemer Warren Loveland George van Valkenburg Ernest Salmonson Leon McCoy Frederick Hinta Cecil Woods Elwin Bingham Lamont Youman Jim Kennedy Loren Gipson Don Sawyer John Chalberg Bill Otto Wilbur Swanson Francis van DeWalle Joe Shaw Clarence Conway Bob Rogers Daniel Boone Chester Oksner Sam Hirschy Marvin Sorum Wayne Smith Boris Peteoff Bob Claire Evan Taylor Dick Kephart Don Tostenrud George Buckingham Leonard Thompson Bob Broms Jack Griffis Richard Bryan John Woods Grant Jones Carl Moser Joe Burns Bob McDonald Lloyd Nilson Burton Shore George Kibbee Lawrence Mathie Noman Rugtiv

New Fire Truck Trial At Estherville Department

The Estherville fire department tested a new 750 fire truck from Luverne Minnesota. The $8750 machine pumps 100 gallons, carries a 200 gallon booster tank, reaches 70 mph, has a 4 speed transmission and 154 hp brakes. Firemen demonstrated many features to onlookers as the town eyed one of the best market options for local service.

Estherville

Careful Seed Corn Selection A Step To Higher Yield

Farmers gain higher yields from carefully selected seed corn whether from certified fields or reputable dealers. M A Balkema notes hybrid vigor and good seed stock. open pollinated varieties require mass field selection. Seed should be harvested at maturity, dried promptly, stored cool and dry, and protected from pests.

M. A Balkema Cor Pedern Bureau of Plant Industry United States Department of Agriculture Office of Information Dept. of Agriculture Washington, D.C

Students begin college enrollments in Ames and Northfield

Mary Hartung Arthur Hartung and Irvin Hanson left Thursday for Ames to enroll at the college. Orlando Tosdal will attend St Olaf College Northfield Minnesota. Miss Reba Jones leaves Friday for Benson to take a high school principal post. Jerry Buckley buys A D Rose residence on South Sixth Street. A newborn girl arrived for Mr and Mrs R J Ridley on the 2nd inst. The Rock Island buys a gasoline motor car for service between Vin ton and Iowa Falls. C D Ostrood sells sixth street market interests to A V James Welcome Minnesota.

The Vindicator Republican Mary Hartung Arthur Hartung Irvin Hanson Ames Rock Island Vinton Iowa Falls W.W. Walker E. Finley North Seventh Street Orlando Tosdal St. Olaf College Northfield Minn C.D. Ostrood Sixth Street A. V. James Welcome Minnesota Reba Jones Benson, Minn R. J. Ridley Jerry Buckley A. D. Rose South Sixth Street

Misses Attend Cedar Rapids Business College and War Era News

Twenty years ago Mildred Nurss Pris cilla Booth and Leta Stone attend Cedar Rapids business college. President Wilson asks 1.5 million dollars for expenses of the Peace Delegation in Paris. Ole Anderson honeymooning in Davenport. Mrs. Sandvel buys Espesct lots for two homes. Parson, Merriott, Walker ride to Des Moines to hear Wilson on League of Nations. Lough heads to Ames then Norfolk to join a war ship. Petersons travel to Baltimore for state representation.

The Vindicator Republican Mildred Nurss Priscilla Booth Leta Stone Cedar Rapids South Eighth H. A. Guardo M. J. Groves Fred Parsons Nellie Merriott Ethel Walker Des Moines President Wilson League of Nations Harold Lough Ames Norfolk Virginia Sam Peterson Baltimore Department of Iowa General Militant Council

Judge Coyle Retires After Fifty Years on Bench

Humboldt reports Judge D F Coyle has sold his large law library and retired from active practice at age 80. He presided in district court here for many years, leaving the bench after a long career in the judiciary.

Coyle Humboldt D. F. Coyle

Fall horse shows shine across towns this season

An exceptionally strong display of well fitted horses marks fall shows held in Central City Bayard Sac City Mason City Algona Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Westside. Observers note high quality entries with many surpassing 100 head. Saddle horse events attracting outsiders bolster Midwest reputation. Secretary Wallace and the Agriculture Department say the export cotton market is the one issue they have driven under.

T Harry D. Linn Ers Cedar Rapids Iowa City Westside Midwest W.R Wallace Department of Agriculture

Kolache Day Celebrated in Montgomery Minnesota Fall Festivities

Kolache Day in Montgomery Minnesota features colorful Czechoslovakian costumes, parades, booths, a queen, bands, floats, and a townwide carnival. The event showcases diverse kolache shapes and fillings with authentic Betty Crocker tested recipes for yeast pastry, prune apple and apricot fillings, plus step by step preparation and baking guidance. The 1939 Betty Crocker recipe notes invite readers to request cooking help from the newspaper office.

Montgomery Minnesota Betty Crocker, Inc Betty Crocker

Bacon For Every Meal In The Day

A home economics piece extols bacon as versatile for breakfast lunch and dinner. It covers proper slow cooking to avoid smoking, methods for pan oven and broil, and tips like turning often and draining fat. Recipes include bacon rolls and a bacon loaf with a celery pepper onion dressing, baked until crisp.

Inez S. Willson Home Economist

Iowa reports a decline in infantile paralysis cases

Dr. Cacl F. Jordasa of the Iowa state health department notes a lower than expected count of poliomyelitis cases for August and September. From 1930 to 1933 September projections suggest rising totals, but early data show only six August reports and three in September so far, with Minnesota and Michigan showing increases. Early symptoms include fever and sore throat, with neck stiffness later. spinal fluid tests aid early diagnosis as the state provides convalescent serum for cases.

Iowa Cacl F. Jordasa Iowan State Department of Health State Health Department Minnesota Michigan

Unlawful duck lure records spark Iowa debate

Regional Director George Tonkin of the federal biological service says recorded duck calls to lure wild mallards are illegal under federal rules while imitating calls aloud or using swing records remains allowed. The Iowa debate follows a Kansas City court ruling against reproduction calls. Duck season runs October 22 to December 5 with hunting hours 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The note mentions Billie Barnes visiting Estherville and Harvard as his school.

George Tonkin Federal Biological Service Kansas City Tonkin Iowa Jong

Local Social Roundup in Clinton and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Fred Peitersen spent Friday to Monday in Clinton with Anna Hansen joining from Clinton. George Hosen came from New Underwood to visit. Harold Fink celebrated his seventh birthday with a Thursday party. Percy Nissen and Peter Knutsen returned from a week at Interlaken Park cottage. Stella Petersen Radcliffe home economics instructor visited with her parents. Mrs J G Johnson and Mrs Donald Kearns and Blaine Holton left for Iowa City to enroll at the university. Kensington Klub hosted by Mrs G W Darnell with guests from Strawberry Point. Various visits include Mrs Nick Conklin of Manila and Minneapolis visitors at the Kyhl and Christensen homes.

Fred Peitersen Clinton Anna Hansen Peitersen George Hosen New Underwood Dak Harold Fink Alfred Fink Saventh Percy Nissen Peter Knutsen Frank Welsbrod L. F. Heiden P. H. Underwood A. EB. Rave H. C. Christiansen Forrest Christiansen Ralph Anderson Elton Gross Strawberry Point Nick Conklin Manila P. C. Petersen Peter Cliver Minneapolis August Kyhl Cliver Mr. Kyhl M. E. Carnahan W. F. Firkin Emmetsburg H. Crookshank Ruthven N. Prentice Frank Reed Spivis Lake Hospital Donald Frank Theo Erickson Blue Earth Minn Eunice Mankato Emory Blean Manson Dave Thomas Estherville Chas, Stewart Art Bringle Anne Bringle Wm. Wilson Blue Island L. L. Weavers Tom Miner Ida Grove Wm. Hanson Roy Thrush Canada Hannah Wade Charles Stanley Cedar Rapids Iowa Freeport Ilinois Floyd Small Joyce Betty Ina Clements Chicago Plainfield Ill Misa June Olson Rochester Henry Olson Kahler School of Nursing Kerneth Barbara Gweneth Sioux Falls Clarence Saunders Maurice Erma Small Guy Small Edward Christian i¢Charles Christian Ringsted R. S. Ewing Will Hanson Hanson Helen Christensen Marshall, Mo Hospital Andrew Christensen Mason City Bruce Reed Spirit Laka Charles Larson Worthington Augusta Olson Henry Herb Olson Leana Larson Baby Otis Wood Howard Reed Warren Lewis Nest Coast San Francisco C. M. Wiley Will Shoemaker Arnold's Park Darla Wiley Gedar Falla

Local Notes Reflect Family Visits and News

County residents share birthday surprises travel visits and kinfolk updates across Emmetsburg Ruthven Manson Estherville Blue Earth and surrounding areas. Several weddings births trips to Canada Iowa Illinois Minnesota and California mark the social calendar with relatives visiting and gatherings noted.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vindigator Clay County D. E. K. Project Co. E. Person W. T. Schildknechi L. F. Hoffman D-X East Central Avenue R. D. Thompson Chiropractor T. C. Mann Sanborn’s A. I. Reed, M. D Leuthold-Tibbetts Clothing Store Buena Merron Donna Belle Ralph Miller Algona Ozarks Rasky Crocken Engais Gavig Pat Vindicator & Republican Betty Crocker Home Service Department V.R. Quack Records Billie Barnes L. H. Barnes Lou Wanamaker Harvard University Elmer Christensen Montana John Christensen Aaa Rane New York N. Y Edward G. Robinson Romania Wiley Padan Hollywood Robinson Rews Iowa State Teacher’s College Raymond Wiley New Hampton Bert Harris A. W. Mitterer Gertrude Dabney Eldora Malissia DeGraf Los Angeles Calif Robert Withers Harris Withers Jackson, Minn A. G Reinitz Mr. Rienitz Harry Rupperle Wilma Ogle Arnold’s Park Stanford Reid Joliet Bernadine V. Calhan Leburn C. Russell Fredericksburg Mabel K. Weggner J. A. Zimmerman Armstrong L. A. Horswell G. 8. Horsweill I. G. Thompson Bote Pirabe Rats Sande Victory Geo. Brent Humphrey Bogary Geraldine Fitzgerald Henry Travers Ronald Reagan Cora. Witherspoon Chester Morris Lucille Ball In Torchy
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