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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1941
Page
2
A fragment reflecting on patriotism and national identity. The author laments perceived casual indifference, praises unity in adversity, and extols America’s economic power and standard of living. It contrasts public displays of patriotism with private devotion and argues for confident national self regard.
Dr. Philip D. Jordan recounts the 1853 journey of Reed and Hitchcock through southwestern Iowa from Mount Pisgah to Nanesville and the Little Sioux valley. They visited Mormon camps, Civil Bend, Austin, Florence, Trader’s Point, and forecast swift settlement, schools and railroads while aiding the American Home Missionary society.
A reminder from Clifford W Swedlund Fort Dodge field office manager that workers may review their 1987 wage records at the Social Security Board before year’s end. The board notes errors or omissions can be corrected within four months after the year’s end, using evidence from employers’ quarterly reports. Free statements of wage records are available upon request with a one cent stamp.
Members of the Dorcas Society of the Estherville Lutheran church will hold their annual party Friday evening in the church dining room. A chicken supper will be served at 8:30 p.m. Guests from the month’s society will join in dance and social activities.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Orin Bixby arrive in Estherville after marrying on September 14 in San Diego. Mrs. Bixby, formerly Bonnie Rousseau, is from Estherville area. They will spend ten days with his parents Charles and Mrs. Bixby and other relatives before departing following a local school graduation ceremony.
The Office of Reports in Des Moines has received blanks for Form YER-300 to cover all foreign owned property in the United States. Copies are at Federal Reserve Banks for inquiries. filing deadline extended to September 30. The census aims to map property held by foreign nationals or nations as of June 1 1940 or June 14 1941, including debts, contracts, and securities.
Mrs. S. T. Egertson will host Pan Hellenic members at her home Wednesday at 8:00 pm with Miss Margaret Clark assisting. After a brief business meeting the evening proceeds with bridge and a lunch served by the hostesses.
Charles D. Reed of the Iowa Department of Agriculture warns of a warming trend with July and August becoming hotter. He cites a projected rise of about 2.3 degrees in 67 years and notes peaks may grow even faster. Predictions include extreme summers around 1953 1954 and severe heat in 1970 1972, stressing water demand and corn crop risk.
State selective service officials prepare a rehabilitation program for men aged 17 to 24 rejected for army service due to remediable defects. They will be assigned to three national youth administration camps at Fairport Milford and Clinton for medical and dental treatment.
A quotation from Adam Smith urges that benevolence toward others and restraint of self interest define the perfection of human nature, stressing the value of benevolent affections over personal gain.
Col Frink B Hallagan and Maj O P Bennett said the defense industry training program is voluntary, with participants choosing to join.
Fred W. G. Hartmann 79 longtime Petersburg township resident and father of Elizabeth Powell Estherville and Martha McIlwain Estherville died Tuesday after months of illness at the home of Thomas Benjamin on Kimball avenue. Born December 3 1861 in Bleckendorf Germany he emigrated to the United States in 1892 and lived on a farm in Petersburg township with his wife Mary Koenig until her death in 1920. Seven children survive and funeral services were held at Paul Hartmann's Alp ha home and Salom Lutheran church in Jackson with burial in St Johns cemetery Petersburg township.
In Esthenville at the Emmet County Pair 144 steers listed, Hillbrook Robin, a purebred Shorthorn, bred by John Greig, shown by Betty Ann Duea of Estherville, sold at 1280 pounds for 18.75 a hundred, netting about 240000. The steer dressed 65.86 percent and gained 2.0 pounds daily since last December.
Frank Schultz relates a Rutland incident where a jackrabbit leapt through a windshield as the couple drove at sundown. The animal died in Schultz’s lap and Mrs. Schultz suffered facial cuts requiring stitches. The tale notes birds often break windshields, but this is the first jackrabbit event reported locally.
J D Fleck longtime Spirit Lake resident dies at 76 from a sudden heart attack. Services were held at Donovan Funeral Home Spirit Lake with Rev G F Butler in charge. Burial planned in Doon Iowa. Fleck born July 17 1865 in Keil Germany immigrated at 18, married Emma Geinke 1897, had five children. He owned hardware businesses in Doon Fort Dodge and Spirit Lake and worked at A P stores before retiring. Survived by wife four children four grandchildren and extended relatives. He was active in Masonic Twilight Lodge A F M 829 Spirit Lake Sioux City Consistory and Presbyterian church. He was the last surviving sibling.
Analysis traces the wartime switch from silk to nylon hosiery, noting nylon’s rise to 20 percent of stocking sales by 1940 and its potential to capture 30 to 40 percent of the full fashioned market. It describes Japan’s silk restriction impact, US forgery protections with rayon and nylon, and the historical shift from Chinese and Japanese silk dominance to American and Japanese synthetic fabrics.
John Dare of Dickinson county Iowa surrendered to police after a fugitive warrant for draft evasion was issued by U S Commissioner Wilson Shorey. Dare pleaded guilty bond set at 2000 dollars. He will be held pending transfer orders to Sioux City. Dare failed to inform his draft board of a change of address and did not return a question nnaire. Local boards have found several similar cases. Spirit Lake Beacon notes the FBI will pursue such cases.
Wanted sale notice lists cook stove radio and stand rugs chairs lawn mower and other articles. Address 80 Second Ave South, 21pd.
A historical notice promotes the Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs Iowa as a unique national home for homeless children funded entirely by voluntary contributions. Founded nearly six decades ago by Rev and Mrs J G Lemen, the facility avoids institutionalization and uniforms, caring for children as in loving homes. Interested readers are urged to write for information and to send donations to the Cornel Bluffs Iowa address.
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