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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1937
Page
1
Miss Harriet Osher daughter of Dr and Mrs B T Osher married Wilbert Hinrichs of Mankato Minnesota in a single ring ceremony at 8 oclock at the Presbyterian church with Rev Claude Fausnaugh officiating. The couple plans to reside at 515 South Second Street Mankato.
Oswald M Lilland and Hulda J Rood, both of Dolliver, were united in marriage in Wal y noon with a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Peder Nordsletten. The bride wore a crepe Romaine gown in St James blue and navy and carried talisman roses and fern. Attendant Mabel Lilland wore blue chiffon with yellow accessories. Louis Rood was best man. A wedding dinner followed and the couple planned a week's trip to Argyle and Manitowoe Wisconsin before settling on a Lincoln township farm with Louis Rood assisting. The bride has lived with her brother since her parents died.
Officers for the coming year will be named at the Fine Arts department meeting of the Woman's club. The gathering, at Mrs. C. M. Gronstal's home, 1003 North Sixth Street, marks the last meeting until fall. The program committee will be appointed, a novelty program led by Mrs. Dan Howard arranged, and light refreshments served by a committee chaired by Mrs. R. K. Blazer. A good attendance is urged.
Miss Marie Stellingwerf of Mason City, former Estherville teacher, was complimented Saturday night at an informal party hosted by Mrs. Leonard Carlson and Mrs. O. H. Miller. Four bridge tables were used, followed by luncheon. Prizes went to Mrs. A. J. Buffer for high score and Mrs. N. R. Ellsworth for second high. Miss Stellingwerf received a guest prize.
Ladies day at the Elks will be Thursday afternoon starting at 1 15 with a luncheon. Contract and auction bridge will be played during the afternoon. Mrs A I Reed chairs the luncheon committee, assisted by several another ladies.
Mr and Mrs Merle Strube of Spencer visited relatives and friends Sunday. Atlantic guests include Mr and Mrs William Bradley visiting Dr and Mrs W E Bradley. Harold Olmstead traveled to Hampton Thursday returning Friday. Mrs W S Wolfe of Omaha visited brothers J E and L E Stockdale. The Foran family and Miss Phyllis Robinson connected with Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis trips. Families and friends in Emmetsburg and Des Moines linked to travel and kinfolk in Rodman and Gilmore City.
The Ever Willing Workers club gathered at Mrs Henry Nepps home with Mrs Simon Feger assisting. After business, a social hour yielded prizes to Mrs O Maddux and Miss Hattie Griffith. New members joined and several visitors attended. next meeting set for May 20 at Mrs Lambert Levell’s home. Fred Wilson of Wilson Boat Works underwent surgery at Coleman hospital and is recovering. Details trace a local community scene with members, visitors, and a village wedding context mentioning education and employment paths.
By order of the Emmet County District Court Sheriff Cliff Frederiksen announces a mortgage foreclosure sale of Lot 2, Block 1 Bartletts Addition Estherville Iowa. The sale to satisfy A L Hotelling’s 1937 judgment for 2774.17 debt plus 112.54 costs. Sale May 8 1937 at Estherville Court House between 9 am and 4 pm.
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Bormann marked their 85th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their South Third avenue home in Emmet county. Attended by 67 friends and relatives, the event featured luncheon, a china dish set from the family, and a purse of money. The couple, married in Preston on April 19, 1902, moved to Emmet county 21 years ago and now live in Estherville after farming near Graettinger.
Estherville Wa-tan-ye club hosted Marie Peterson a 380ciation organizer from Jackson Minn as a surprise guest. The meeting approved sending one girl to the Emmet County Girl Scout camp at Iowa Lake for two weeks and funding the out fit for the trip.
Ellen Mackay on her way to join her father at Fort Edson secures passage as a stowaway after John Benham refuses. On board she confronts him as drama erupts over Deteroux during a brutal conflict. Benham’s mercy saves Deteroux and Ellen faces moral choices amid danger and revelation.
MyaT TM- ed a check for five dollars to Ed Wynn’s program as one of his famous audience questions. Charles Booth left Saturday for Ridgeview 8 D where he and brother George have farming interests, joined by Daniel Booth fresh from Iowa State College Ames en route home. A L Buffer traveled from Rock Island to assist moving household goods to a new home there after transfer from Estherville station. Mrs Oscar Fagre and two boys visited Frost Minnesota to see Mr Fagre and Stanley, in charge of erecting a schoolhouse. Mrs John Hemmingson and Mrs John Sandren joined, the former visiting her sister Mrs Martin Johnson. Mrs Margaret Graff hosted guests at the Mrs Tom Nivison residence Thursday and Friday. Mrs Chas Graff, formerly of Winona Minnesota, and her daughter Mrs Warren Traylor of Los Angeles California, with Mrs Chas Graff moving to Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs Geo Nichols and grandson Billie Deming left Babson Park Florida Friday returning to Estherville after spending winter tending grave property. George Brisbin of Miami, formerly Estherville, also joins them.
Discussion on Curtaining the Home to be held Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. J. E. Wilson’s home. A demonstration by a local store will accompany the program. Mrs. Walter Schildknecht will read a few of her original poems.
Members of the Pan Hellenic will meet Wednesday night at the home of Mrs Francis Shadle. Mrs Frank Larson will assist. Bridge will be played after the business meeting.
Mi Jit Grovess hosted a luncheon at the Gardston hotel last Thursday for fifty one guests. Bridge followed at twelve tables with Mrs. N. R. Ellsworth winning high score and Mrs. B. F. Hanson second high.
Miss Margaret Pfeil home demonstration agent outlines spring greens for early dishes. Dandelions sorrel purslane and mustard greens are ready uncultivated picks while asparagus beet tops spinach kale and lettuce follow. Cook greens briefly in minimal water to keep minerals and vitamins. avoid rhubarb leaves. Serve raw sautéed or wilted with simple dressings and a bacon fat sugar sauce for flavor.
Ellen Mackay returns weary from a fight, faced with Cole Detereux’s grim vow to repay a past favor. The scene shows tension beside an old tree as Detereux, Moonsac, and the accuser face off, with Ellen’s resolve waning yet the confrontation unresolved until next Thursday.
Miss Loia Inman visited Algona with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs L A Miner and friends Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harry Bowers drove to St Paul Minnesota Saturday and stayed until Monday with Mrs Bowers sister. Mr and Mrs Melvin Hackett announce a son born April 6 named Harold Leroy. Miss Irene Kohl of Rockwell City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Archie Bixby and others.
Mr and Mrs C V Casady returned home from a short vacation at Uniontown Missouri. Misses Rose Anton Fern Jackman and LaVon Hood visited relatives in Strawberry Point and returned home. Mr and Mrs E B Callender of Cedar Rapids visited. McArty spent the weekend in Omaha. Wm Recher and Bernard Borman of Auto Supply Co attended a Minneapolis auto dealers meeting. Miss Barbara Cornwall returned to Estherville High School after spring vacation in Miami and Florida. Mrs H C Sorenson and two daughters returned from Chicago for a golden wedding celebration. Mrs Irving Ellerston with several ladies toured Armstrong for a Emmet chapter C E S meeting and district instructor visit.
Mrs H M Johnson and her son David traveled home to Swarthmore Pennsylvania after being summoned here by the death of her father Carl Jeglam.
Fred Nichols leaves Saturday for San Diego California to resume his navy duties after a week at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Irwin Nichols Mr and Mrs Emil Leo and North Sixth Street residents note his return and family greeting
Mrs. Ralph Calihan and baby left Sunday night for Battle Creek Michigan after the illness and death of Miss Margaret Burne, sister of Mrs Calihan. Eveleth recovered from an operation at Coleman hospital and returned home. Lloyd Calihan, in the Navy at San Diego, visited here last week. Local residents attended Spirit Lake for an Estherville chapter meeting and school instruction by Mrs Ruby Pasch.
Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson of Frost Minnesota were weekend visitors in the John Hemmingson home. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Elmer Schmidt of Spirit Lake and Jimmy Schmidt were guests and in the evening A A Rake arrived for a few days.
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