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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1939
Page
3
Editorial notes a pen and pencil gift for paid subscriptions to the Vindicator and Republican, urging quick action. It quotes Woodrow Wilson on democracy and common counsel, and mentions Ralph Anderson of the Ringsted Dispatch visiting Estherville with his wife, received warmly by the Vindicator and Republican.
A survey by four national associations shows newspapers capture about 58 percent of advertising spend by chains in a typical year, with drug, grocery, and general merchandise chains spending 82.24 percent, 56.53 percent, and 51.36 percent respectively. The piece extols newspapers especially in smaller towns, where readers engage with news, locals, and ads from cover to cover. It also notes a cold snap in town and skepticism about rail traffic capacity, citing the Association of American Railroads on freight volumes and improvements in efficiency since 1920 and wartime levels.
Mickey Maloney of Estherville won the local soap box derby with 30.3 seconds, defeating Ronnie Rogers on a 700 foot run down Sixth Street Hill. The event drew 31 entrants, ran in six heats, and was followed by a kiddies parade led by the Estherville school band. Prizes in the kids division were store purchase tickets sponsored by the PTA, Girl Scout Council, Wa-tan-ye club, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Subscriptions should be renewed by sending $2.00 to the Vindicator and Republican office. Renewal includes a free fountain pen and pencil set. The paper promotes its local news coverage and features as a value to readers.
Emmet county board of supervisors voted to buy a rock crusher for county road work. The machine, to be moved between jobs, will reuse waste gravel and rocks from local pits. James W. Bell Company of Cedar Rapids to deliver within two weeks at $6,860. County Engineer L ly Boggess and the board discussed the proposition for weeks.
The D E K rural electrification project relocates next week to a brick building between the Elks club room and the Christian church after a signed lease by Dickinson Emmet Kossuth cooperative and owner Richard Hoggett. The move follows complete redecorating and remodeling with a garage for trucks in the rear and store and work rooms on the first floor. New staff include Anna Davies and Myron Knowles joining local crew as more farm homes receive electric connections along the line west of Estherville.
Mallard introduces the Mallard Leader a six page tabloid published by LeRoy Overstreet who came from Benedict Nebraska where he ran the Benedict Broadcaster for seven years. The first issue was printed September 14 with Mrs Overstreet assisting in the publication, reflecting strong local advertising.
Fire of unknown origin burned a small hole in the south roof of the Jackson school house Sunday afternoon with only slight damage to the structure. Mrs Hattie Perry of Fairmont and Mrs Piatt Stedman of Emmetsburg visited the D Wells home and will stay until tomorrow.
Edward Campbell 74 died at the Emmet county farm Friday night after a long illness. He was a single man who had lived at the home for nine years. Funeral services were held today at St. Patrick's Catholic church with Rev. J. J. Keane in charge, and interment followed in the Catholic cemetery. A rosary was said last night at Mahlum and Anderson chapel. He is survived by a brother in Princeton Illinois a sister Mrs Harry Dunn in Turton South Dakota and a niece Miss Anna Campbell in Greene Iowa, none of whom could attend.
At a city council meeting on Friday night a resolution called for bids on a new diesel engine for the city power plant. The engine size ranges from 1500 to 2000 horsepower and bids are to be opened at 7 30 p m in city hall on Oct 30. Mayor Fred Ehlers and council members W V Sweet Jay Howard and Ed Stockdale depart for St Louis to inspect engines from Busch Selzer Bros Diesel engine co.
At an Estherville recreational committee meeting in Emmet county court house the WPA recreational program was outlined for year round activities for both adults and children. Miss Dorothy Perrin directs locally with Anton Steery as chair. An October 2 meeting was set to involve all civic groups and Lucille LaValieye from Sioux City, WPA district supervisor, planned to return. Also notes on local residents visiting family in Winnebago and Hayden's move to Moline, with Mayne Karr escort.
Rock Island train 19 ran two hours 15 minutes late Saturday due to a Mikado engine breakdown on train 904 a fast freight near Greas siding east of N ton. The failure also delayed train 24 which left at 6:40 p m and arrived Cedar Rapids about 5:00 a m after several hours.
Bernice M. Hicks of Ringsted files for absolute divorce from A. V. Hicks of La Grange 111. The case to be heard in Emmet county district court at the October term opening Oct 31. She seeks custody of minor son Robert Nelson 14, temporary alimony of 60 and $150 costs, and $75 monthly alimony with an absolute decree. They married June 25, 1924, in Algona. She lived in Grant township, Kossuth county June 1938 to Sept 1, 1939 before moving to Ringsted. She notes his good job with Standard Life Insurance Co of Illinois.
Work has begun on the debate program for high school and junior college. An organization meeting last week set plans to gather material for a question on who should own and operate railroads of the United States. In about six weeks Emmetsburg or Estherville will host a practice tournament with potential debates among Spencer Storm Lake Emmetsburg Albert Lea Algona Sheldon Le Mars Worthington and Estherville. Junior college trips are planned and Mr Lyle leads both teams.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ellen Howard of Pontiac Michigan in the Mahlum and Anderson chapel. The body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. Rev. Fred W. Ortmeyer led the service. Mrs Howard had lived in Estherville most of her life until moving two years ago to Ponting to live with her son Daniel Jones. Surviving are three sons and three daughters.
AUnderwood Typewriter Sales Agency reports an exclusive sales agreement for the Underwood Portable Typewriters and will have a top model for examination soon, urging prospective buyers to compare before choosing. ATTEND FUNERAL OF FRIEND Esther Floyd and others attended the funeral of Ida B. Harrison, formerly of the area, held at a son’s home in Wakom. She was active in the local Service Star Legion and beloved by many.
A five month old Leghorn pullet at Don Woodley's hatchery laid an extraordinary egg, 8% by 7% inches, split into two perfect yolk and white halves inside one shell. The unusual "hen fruit" is kept in alcohol at the South Sixth hatchery.
Matt R Weir a pioneer of Emmet county died Friday morning at his son’s home near Macleod Alberta after pneumonia. Survived by widow and seven children Rex Lloyd Alfred Harold Effie and three daughters in Estherville Macleod Seattle and others. Funeral at Estherville Presbyterian Church at 2 30 p m Thursday with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Northern Iowa farmers push land values higher amid a rush of buyers from Nebraska and South Dakota. An insurance company with extensive holdings reports $10 to $16 per acre increases and many large holders pulling farms off the market. Tenants face hurdles under security provisions, with 100 acre minimums and long option terms. Two Kossuth County sales include a 106 acre tract near Wesley for 13500 and a 116 acre parcel near Titonka sold for 12412 as the presbytery meeting opens in Gruver and local officials arrange two day sessions.
The first killing frost of the 1939 season hit last night in Estherville with 30 degrees, the lowest in town and earliest in years. Damage was light due to rain and cloud cover. tomato plants suffered while corn remains unharmed. The cold followed a record heat spell, and a five week dry stretch ended with a refreshing shower. Official readings show daily highs and lows from Sept 21 to Sept 26, with a peak 84 day high and overnight low near 38.
Mrs Jennie Baker wife of J H Baker was ordered committed to the state hospital at Cherokee in a county insane commission hearing. Sheriff Cliff Frederickson will transport her today to the institution. The Bakers lived on the county farm in one of the cottages. Mr Baker was formerly a painter and paper hanger before his health failed.
Kenneth EB Riley, an employee of Gamble Robinson Wholesale Fruit, will remain with the company in Aberdeen South Dakota with higher duties and pay. Key Ir is expected today and will visit with her mother Mrs Chas Werling and sister Evelyn Norby. Wayne Miller near Titonka notes four sons at home. The Garvis farm sits on Webster and Clarion soil with a big barn silo and house. A double corn crib and hog house are needed. Land sold for 820 dollars per acre in 1920. Contract requires removal of about 1 000 bushels of sealed corn by October 1 and possession on March 1.
Ringsted Arm strong and Swea City officers set up the nine holes for Riverside golf course five miles northeast of Ringsted. Greens are built and play may begin this week though permanent improvements wait until next spring. The 42 acre tract along the Des Moines river was bought for 1800 dollars. yardage is about 2700 yards with par 34. The Ringsted American Legion building, recently purchased by the golf club, may be moved to the course this week.
M S Warren a local produce buyer traveling to Chicago with poultry crashed near Cedar Rapids at 12 40 a m. The driver Eldon F Irwin 28 Cedar Rapids died of injuries. Robert Bevan 21 Estherville was only slightly hurt. Warren planned to attend the National Legion convention in Chicago for a business pleasure trip.
Mrs Jens Rasmussen a French war bride of 20 years disappeared Sept 13 from her Graver home. She was found in Mli nois and sent a letter stating she will not return home. The Rasmussen family includes three children two sons and a daughter. The older son is at a CCC camp Bancroft while the other two stay at home.
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