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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
3
An opinion piece argues Europe’s ills stem from the Versailles settlement. It traces Bolshevik fears, Stalin's nationalism, and rising Nazi and Communist threats. The column links American propaganda worries to past treaties and warns against allowing these forces to endanger democracy.
Emmet county farmers prepare to move surplus sealed corn to begin 1940 crop storage. About 300 steel cribs will be needed with 100 already in place and 96 more arriving soon. Bins hold 2160 bushels each and are set near Ringsted and other towns. Government crews pace construction under the Ever Normal Granary banner.
A state motor vehicle department report shows fifty deaths and 1162 injuries from auto accidents in Iowa during August. Through August 31, 1989 total deaths reached 809, well above 267 for the same period in 1938, with commentary from a Republic-Bulletin note on Versailles decisions and world madness.
Geo McClutcheon a Rock Island conductor retires this week and departed Tuesday evening for Jacksonville Florida to reside. His wife and daughter are already there. His last run was September 25 and retirement took effect the 26th. He began service August 21 1901 at age 67.
A disturbance among Emmet and Dickinson county workers halted progress on a natural gas pipeline. A union organizer allegedly secured signatures and five cents per hour dues were deducted from pay. About 25 workers stayed away to protest the deduction while county attorney Harry Coffie sought guidance from Sioux City officials, who denied the union had received the funds.
Emmet county had 197 persons receiving old age assistance in July, averaging $17.65 each and totaling $3,348. Dickinson county had 204 recipients averaging $19.06 and $7, etc. Clay county served 279 seniors at $18.61 average totaling $5,191. Statewide 52,671 seniors received aid with a $19.98 average.
Laurens Mrs Fred C Gilchrist Jr wife of Congressman Gilchrist went to Kahler hospital Rochester Minn where she was operated upon Monday Her two daughters Mrs Mavis Allen and Mrs Frances Hakes took her to the hospital Her son F C Gilchrist Jr and family went to Rochester Sunday to visit her Her son in law L B Hakes is also a patient in Kahler hospital where he had an operation two weeks ago He is gaining but will remain there for at least another week
In Wednesday morning drills across Estherville schools pupils rushed from buildings in record times. High school and junior college students exited through the northeast door in two minutes and through other doors in as little as fifty five seconds. McKinley pupils left in thirty seconds and Jackson pupils in one minute thirty seconds.
Washington news reports Capitol buildings closed to sightseers for the first Sunday since the WWI era after a precautionary order. Officials recalled a 1915 bombing near the Capitol and noted security concerns surrounding the historic site. Mrs. I. G. Nichola was taken to Coleman hospital for care after a recent setback.
Exceptional dry spell last week sped up work on nine blocks of paving west of Superior. Crews completed the section Monday around three o clock, a move welcomed by local residents and visitors to the lakes area.
Warren M S Warren cleared by county coroner in a crash near Cedar Rapids en route to Chicago with poultry. Driver Eldon F Irwin 28 of Cedar Rapids died when his car crashed head on into Warren’s truck. Warren aided by Hebert Bavony and Estherville men switched to another truck and continued. Insurance covers loss.
Hillary Henderson known as Two-Gun pleaded guilty to robbery with aggravation in Algona and was sentenced to up to seven years with parole possible. He had earlier served seven years in Kansas for bank robbery and faced a life sentence originally. The case stems from the Exchange State Bank hold‑up at Wesley on September 18, 1930. Bankers later adopted new security methods after his era of robberies. Also notes Gladys Bringla and daughter Joyce at Town hospital for upcoming leg adjustment.
The Most Reverend Bishop Edmund Heelan of the Sioux City diocese presided at St Patrick's Sunday mass at 7:30 am. About 250 parishioners including the confirmation class received Holy Communion. Heelan confirmed fifteen boys twenty eight girls six men and ten women converts after a visitation sermon and religious examinations.
City officials including Councilman Cliff Hedrick and Superintendent James Van Valkenberg toured the Busch Selzer diesel engine line in St Louis to assess new output. Mayor Ehlers and three councilmen also traveled to review the Bunch Selzer products. A new engine is planned for the Estherville plant. Mrs T B Flindt and family visited Eldora and Des Moines this week en route to hospital visits and nursing training plans in New York City.
Mrs J D Weir, inj ured when struck by an auto at St Paul last week, will be brought back to Estherville today by ambulance and admitted to Coleman hospital. She has a broken pelvic bone and no compound fracture of the leg. Her daughters Mrs Elmer Chambers and Mrs Ruby Henaman have stayed with her, with other relatives nearby.
Estherville high school and junior college alumni schedule their annual homecoming dinner for Friday October 20 at 6 80 p m Tables will line the corridor outside domestic science rooms for the meal and a program will follow between courses Decor decorations are by a general committee including Margaret Clark chairwoman Barbara Cornwall Ruth Smith Enid Copeland B B Kint and others A banquet committee led by Annabel Purviance and D A Bagan co chairmen will assist plus a pep meeting planned for October 19 at 7 30 p m
The 80 year old maple on Humboldt Court House lawn is dying of old age and will be cut down. Its 60 inch diameter trunk supported a long bench around it for visitors to rest in its shade. County officials inspected the tree but its days are numbered as courthouse landscaping progresses removing other trees for roads and parking areas.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration reports $83,560,400 spent on crop control programs for July and August, with administrative expenses of $2,291,104. State allocations include Illinois 4,397,146. Iowa 8,764,201. Kansas 2,252,168. Minnesota 2,071,106. Missouri 3,042,698. Nebraska 1,881,498. South Dakota 2,562,491. Wisconsin 394,202.
Miss Pearl Wylder of Spokane Wash returned to Estherville for the first time in 22 years as the guest of honor at a family picnic Sunday at Fort DeFianceState Park. Attendees included An nette Wyler Lucille Chas Wylder and many relatives from Arnolds Park Spencer and Estherville. After dinner, memories of Wylder's Iowa days were shared and old times recalled. The piece ends with a quip about sirens and bomb shelters reflecting yesterday’s dangers.
Amid hot regional trends the community remains cool with only a light dew and a slight rain. Official readings from observer A Q Peterson show daily precipitation around .62 to .72 inches and temperatures dropping from 80 to 39 degrees across Sept 26 to Sept 28 with a noon reading of 47 on the 28th.
Members of the Estherville school board and faculty enjoyed a Wednesday night picnic at the state park shelter house. A 6:80 buffet supper, faculty chorus, skit, bingo prizes, and group singing highlighted the evening. Numerous teachers and guests attended, with Warner Kirlin and Berna Hansen winning grand prizes.
The state liquor store department announces Chris Nau a Republican will succeed Frank Campisano a Democrat as manager of the Estherville liquor store. Nau is a former local businessman who partnered with his brother in the Nau Brothers clothing firm. Campisano has run the store since it opened and was previously an automobile salesman. The effective date and any other personnel changes have not been provided.
The Marine Corps invites physically qualified college graduates and undergraduates to apply for a four year flight training program at Fairfax Airport Kansas City. Applications are from Western Missouri Kansas Iowa and Nebraska. Eligible applicants will receive a substantial salary and a $5000 bonus upon completion. Qualifications and application forms are available at Fairfax Airport Kansas City.
A Tuesday morning assembly in the Roosevelt auditorium featured group singing led by Raymond Minkler before an open student council discussion on yearbook plans. Students completed a questionnaire with preferences and a group photo followed at the Elks building steps.
The listing shows heavy hens and heavy springs priced around 12 cents per pound for several weight ranges. Heavy Cox and Leghorn varieties appear in mixed weights with no clear price for all. Eggs are listed as No 1 and No 2 with prices. standard eggs quoted as 47 cents for No 1 and 28 cents for No 1 oi. Cream and milk products appear with several lines including cream and soup items. Hogs prices show top hogs at about 6.70 dollars and packers at a lower rate.
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