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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1938
Page
3
A West Side man explains direct vs indirect taxation with a joke while local musings mourn a long-serving merchant Chas Kilgore. The column recalls Providence Gully, recalls fashion norms, notes weather jokes, and mentions Henry Graff visiting Estherville. Political jest and wedding song references close with hints of alimony.
The county committee of the Women's Project Work met with Mrs Joe Oaks, Mrs Frank Hutchinson and others to discuss fair results. Emmet County earned a red ribbon this year after a white ribbon previously, with 575 of 600 points on the Emmet and Jack Creek feature and high scores on the program and publicity scrap book. Attendees included Mrs Christie Richards, Mrs Saunders, Mrs Larsen, Mrs Sargent, and others from Center, Jack Creek, Estherville, and surrounding areas.
A police report confirms the death of Pat O'Shea in Juneau Wisconsin after a suspected hitchhiking incident with a car on the highway. A letter found in his pocket was addressed to Mr William Geilenkirchen who works near Estherville. The death details are limited. O'Shea had been in town about a month performing lawn care and other odd jobs. A separate item notes a marriage license issued to Margaret Waldron and Edgar Price, with plans to marry Thursday.
City Council adopted plans for water softeners including two payment methods and three reconditioning options. Residents may secure contracts at the City Clerk's office with a $20 deposit or $2 initial plus $1.50 monthly installments. Zeolite softeners remove hardness and allow monthly reconditioning for 50 cents. The city may revoke or remove nonpaying users after 30 days, and disposal or refunds follow specified terms.
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Knapp mark sixty first wedding anniversary at home on Second Avenue South. A family dinner hosted by daughter and husband Alex Johnston followed. Attendees included Mrs. Evards and daughter, Mrs. Frizzell of Los Angeles, and A. F. Maxwell of New York City, spanning four generations.
HI Y leaders and officers held a camp session at Camp Foster on Lake Okoboji over the weekend. Richard Dawson led a discussion titled Books and Materials of Interest. The gathering aimed to review program materials as part of ongoing planning. Mr and Mrs Herman Golla and son Bobbie are visiting in Danville TM with Mrs Golla's parents. They are joined by Mrs Mary Kruse on vacation from Montgomery Ward store duties.
Amateur boxers met at the ball park Monday with several close bouts. Jerry Sullivan beat Jack Weir in the opening match while Ike Weir failed to appear for a planned Emmetsburg pairing. Draws and wins spread across the card as Harley Dally defeated Kenneth King for the main bout decision.
A large crowd attended the Kilgore funeral at the Baptist church on Friday with many relatives and friends from Peoria Cedar Rapids Minneapolis Newton Santa Monica and Des Moines. Masons conducted the grave service and Howard Espeset gave the tribute. Rev J Albert Riggs delivered a comforting sermon. The Des Moines River near the area dropped to its banks from last week’s high and WPA workers reported shoreline damage but nothing serious.
A reminiscence of Iowa frontier days recounts political figures like Grimes and Carpenter, Lincoln’s assassination memory, and the awe of distant cities and presidents. It centers on pioneer life such as mills, dam and mill pond, and winter amusements like skating and bonfires, with notes on self-made sleds and tools.
The Emmet County Pageant committee released a financial report covering the August 18 and 19 pageant. Receipts totaled 676.28 from gate and miscellaneous sources plus 108s from the Farm Bureau and Chamber of Commerce. Disbursements totaled 679.04 including advertising, labor, supplies, fireworks, and writing and directing, with total attendance listed as 3600 excluding over 400 participants. The committee thanked participants, sponsors, school board, city services, newspapers, and key organizers for their cooperation and described the event as strengthening county unity and citizenship.
A Republican meeting with Senator L. J. Dickinson as speaker is set for eight o clock at the court house Tuesday evening. A banquet will be held at the Gardston hotel at 6 30 tonight, with reservations through Mr Ehlers or the hotel. Dickinson continues his senatorial campaign touring Mangon Foreast City Garner and Emmetsburg after postponements due to heavy rain.
A warm spell returns as sun replaces dropping thermometer readings. Weather outlook, per A. O. Peterson, shows fair and warmer days ahead. Official readings list above average highs and lows for Sept 16 to Sept 20 with light frost Sunday night in low spots causing no serious damage.
For the period Sept 19 to 24 the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys expect little precipitation early week with a shower period later. Temperatures should be normal or higher overall, though cooler conditions arrive Monday. The northern and central Great Plains see similar patterns with limited early week rain and a late shower window, and mostly normal or warmer temperatures.
William Henry Woodyard born February 19 1861 in Toronto Canada came to Illinois at age six. He married Ellen Scott in Princeton Illinois on February 27 1885 and lived in Green county before moving to a farm in Emmet county where he resided 28 years. He died Tuesday September 193? aged 86 years and 6 days. Survived by wife five sons William Spirit Lake Harry Estherville Manuel Terril Lloyd Nye Wisconsin and Glen at home, three brothers Richard Fostoria Robert Nemaha and Creighton not Carrol, two sisters Mrs Sarah Hughes Salix and Mrs Wm McPeek Sioux City. Funeral attended by many relatives including out of town friends Mrs Pearl Lindbloom Mrs M Sweeten and daughters Wanda Barbara Des Moines William Pierce Mrs R Trevett Mrs Magel and baby Lake City Mr and Mrs Fred Woodyard Fostoria.
The Estherville Oilers fell 1 to 0 to Blue Earth kit tenball team in Jackson Minnesota. Ross of Mankato pitched a no hitter. Drier of Alta allowed one hit but two passed balls produced Blue Earth's lone run. Cold weather kept the crowd small after rain earlier postponed games.
Misses Alvina and Agnes Goecke of west of Estherville topped the Clay county fair display with baked goods, fancywork, candy and canned goods. They won thirty-two prizes, Alvynna took cuts in pillowcases and wool hooked rug, plus thirteen first and second ribbons for canned foods. The Goecke mother, Mrs Henry Goecke, could not display due to ill health. Mrs Bon Weino visited Hartley.
Supt F G Stith reports 600 pupils in elementary grades with 314 girls and 286 boys. Roosevelt building enrolls 288. Jackson 127. Lincoln 116. McKinley 119. Junior high up 34, seventh grade 133, eighth 108. High school up 46 with senior class 95, juniors 110, sophomores 107, freshmen 124. Junior college has 108 students. girls in the minority except in Jackson where girls outnumber boys by 13.
Word comes of the death of Mrs. W. T. Davey formerly of Estherville now of Watertown SD. She died in Watertown on Saturday at age 75. Funeral services are held this afternoon in Watertown with burial there. Survived by husband two daughters and two sons. The couple lived in Estherville for years while Mr. Davey worked as a monic or conductor on the Roaks In land line between here and Watertown.
Robert Henry McDaniel, 22, died in Kansas City Missouri after a ruptured appendix led to gangrene during a Jehovah's Witnesses convention. Born August 14 1918 in Webster City he was the son of Fred and Luella McDaniel and worked with his father in the dairy business. Survived by his parents and maternal grandmother Mrs Henry Sheldon. Funeral Wednesday at 1 PM at Mahlum Anderson chapel Stephen Cathout of Sioux Falls South Dakota officiating. Burial in East Side cemetery.
Music lovers are reminded of a concert by Miss Mary McCormick in the Roosevelt auditorium on Thursday at 8 o'clock. In past years she has performed for over 8,000 students, and Estherville is among the cities included this year. The event is open to the general public and school students.
A round table discussion on school governance features administrators from University of Chicago and University of Nebraska with rooms 209 210 and 106 noted. Dr. Brandy chairs the session in the Administrators' Division focusing on current challenges in small high school administration.
The Tri County Regional Institute will be held in Emmetsburg on Monday September 26 with national speakers and teachers from Estherville and Emmet county rural schools. The program includes sessions on pupil guidance, remedial reading, science demonstrations, girls and boys physical education, home economics, English and music with various presenters from Northwestern University, University of Chicago, Iowa State College and other institutions. School will be closed for the day.
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