News Items from This Vicinity To The Vindicator and Republican
Special correspondents report a week of social visits at IF Koenecke residence in Dunnell with guests from Fairmont Ceylon and Minneapolis. Local events include a missionary meeting at Emmanuel Lutheran church, Sherburn spring contest attendance, and a patriotic Community Club program with a Declaration of Independence film. Residents attend concerts, church gatherings, and birthday observances while news notes memorialize Yuri McNeal of Riverside California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator
Joe Asp
J. FF. Anderson
J. 1
Swanson
Violet
Theo Brockman
Fairmont
Philip Bredberg
Ann Louise
Matt Anderson
Ruth EF
Anderson
Louise [Caynellman
Fenton
Town
Juanita Aagard
Grandma Swen Aagard
Holger Aagard
Janet
Fred FE
Dale
Keith
Nancy McNeal
Martin Hall
C. W. Appelquist
Yuri McNeal
Riverside
Cal
J. P. Johnson
Johnson
North Dakota
Ames radio program features Emmetsburg spelling teams broadcast
Miss Margaret Christensen and Miss Jeanette Rasmussen joined a half hour Ames broadcast from 2:30 to 3:00 PM featuring the 1940 and 1941 Emmet county high school spelling teams. Several local residents were noted visiting, traveling, or attending events including a funeral, operetta rehearsals, and school performances amid community social happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Christensen
Jeanette Rasmussen
Ames
OJL
E. L. Bunkellake
Hammond
Ind
Ed Gammelgaard
DeLand
Florida
Laura Gammelgaard
Norman Fink
Des Moines
Wayne McKay
Presbyterian Church
Jacqueline Louisa Christiansen
Erwin Christiansen
W. O. Harper
St. John’s
Fhowers
Rita Ostengaard
Joan Andelason
Garden club meeting hosts poultry season talk lawns
Mrs. Oscar Honnette hosted Lake Fremont garden club members Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Edwin Sebley and Mrs. Floyd Anderson presented the final season on poultry raising. A lawn topic was given by Mrs. F. S. F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Honnette
Lake Fremont
Ringsted Social Roundup Highlights Local Gatherings
Ringsted residents gathered for church aird parish events and club meetings. Activities included Presbyterian aid planning, Study Club hosting by Mrs E W Keeton, and a D S S gathering with lunch. John Christensen Jr moved to Eagle Grove for telegraph work. Herman Roach, 72, former Ringsted resident, died in Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Darrell
W. EO Cheetersen
Keriit Cloistensen
Warren Orr
Withird Tewell
E.W. Keeton
Ringsted
Marshalltown
August Nelson
Veteran's Hospital
Des Moines
Earl Mason
Agton Vammen
Pearl Nelson
Raymond Co. Ahlbrendt
American Lutheran Church
Ft. Collins
Colorado
Ahlbrendt
Denver
Antics of Andrew staged by Emmet County high students
DOLLIVER Antics of Andrew a three act farce is set for presentation by the local high school senior class under the direction of Supt James H Smith. Judge G W Stillman spent several nights at the IL P Stillman home after holding court in Estherville last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
James H. Smith
G. W. Stillman
Estherville
IL. P. Stillman
Emmet County
Grover
H. O. Miller
S. Goddall
Thor
Wm. Stow
W. G. Mclwraith
Reinbeck
Herman Crabtree
Emmet
Thorvald Jessen
R. McKe
James Stillman
Eastern Star
Armstrong
Verna Hartman
Sioux Falls
Nettleton
Business College
FS. Hartman
W. L. Pope
Lee Miler
Lyfe Wicks
George McVean
Claude Benton
Neill Finn
Ladies Aid Society
Vern Robinson
Stephanie Cowling
Ora Thomson
Everine Reid
Ellabel Johnson
Frances Stech
Marjorie Harkness
Willma McIlwraith
Carl Frerichs
Norman Tvedte
Community Notes From Estherville Area Homes
Baby visits his mother Mrs Chris tine Helgason in Estherville while Kenneth Bryan of Mora visits his brother Wayne Bryan and works in a Gravel Pit this summer. Allan Gunderson of St Olaf College Easter with brother Sherman and prepares for Air Corps exam in Minneapolis. Ted Nelson and Ray Scott families visit Tony Stan home near Raleigh. Otto Hanson of Raleigh visits Alfred Zelinske. Fred Hulbert moves to Alfred’s near Graettinger. Nels Osher hosts bridge club. Gerald Larson visits uncle George Larson near Ruthven. Mrs John Jackson visits son Charlie Jackson. Mrs Calvin of Estherville stays to assist ill Mrs Larson at Chris Larson home.
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Baby
Esthervile
Christine Helgason
Kenneth Bryan
Mora
Minn
Wayne Bryan
Allan Gunderson
St. Olaf College
Sherman
Minneapolis
Air Corps
Ted Nelson
Ray Scott
Tony Stan
Raleigh
Otto Hanson
Alfred Zelinske
Fred Hulbert
Alfred
Graettinger
Nels Osher
Bridge Club
Gerald Larson
George Larson
Ruthven
John Jackson
Charlie Jackson
Calvin
Estherville
Chris Larson
Larson
Surprise party honors Home Project workers in Jack Creek
Mrs Cuyler Peterson and Mrs Kenneth Harding hosted a Friday afternoon surprise party at Mrs Petersons home to honor Mrs John Bosold and Mrs Harry Wohldieck for their work in Home Project. Gifts were given by Mrs Chris Ellerston and a lunch served. Attendees included several local residents and family guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuyler Peterson
Kenneth Harding
Peterson
John Bosold
Harry Wohldieck
Chris Ellerston
Harry Wahldieck
Herman Helmers
Verner Glassnopp
Thomas Olson
Glenn
Arnold Olson
Hoping
Pearl Aanonson
Fissler
Agnes Goecke
Verry Holmes
Helen
Marvis
Rochester
Minn
Twin Lake 4-H Dairy Meeting At Lundy Home
The Twin Lake Boys 4-H club met at the S. O. Lundy home led by E. B. Burg to discuss dairy cattle judging and calf selection and hog pasture use. Attendees included Robert Ressell Harry Resher Vernon Donald Torreson Donald Wayne Richards Phillip Ronald Richard Herum Harold Rustad Dean Peterson Claire Skattebo Paul Johnson Francis Larson Donald Peterson Richard Egeland Melvin Scott Donald Egeland Paul Lundy. Also noted was the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Reeves last week at Coleman hospital and Alfred Ness of De Sota visiting for Easter with relatives Mr and Mrs John Helgason.
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Twin Lake
S. O. Lundy
E. B. Burg
Robert Ressell
Harry Resher
Vernon
Donald Torreson
Donald
Wayne Richards
Phillip Ronald
Richard Herum
Harold Rustad
Dean Peterson
Claire Skattebo
Paul Johnson
Francis Larson
Donald Peterson
Richard
Donald Egeland
Melvin
Robert Scott
Paul Lundy
John Reeves
Coleman Hospital
Alfred Ness
de Sota
John Helgason
Turnleys Lease Lakes Ballroom in Arnolds Park
The Howard C. Turnley company of Arnolds Park announced leasing the Central ballroom for year round dancing while continuing Roof Garden operations in summer. Longtime Central operator A F Becker retires as new management takes over on April 20 with a remodel and grand opening planned later. The Peacock opens April 26 with extensive renovations including a cocktail lounge and Spanish room, plus curb service and new waitresses in drum majorette attire. Mu riel Hanford Turnley promote chicken with biscuits and honey at the first events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard C. Turnley
Arnolds Park
Willontinue
A. F. Becker
Central Ballroom
Roof Garden
Peacock
Muriel Hanford Turnley
Earliest American Steam Train Described in 1880 Paper
A Humboldt paper from 1830 recounts an 1880 discovery describing the first steam passenger train in America. It notes Mohawk and Hudson built 16 miles Albany to Schenectady, with engines and horses used, rope-assisted braking, and an English engineer John Hampson piloting the John Bull, carrying 18 passengers amid crowds onlookers and horseback riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hflarmboldt
America
Albany
Schenetady
N. Y
Mohawk and Hudson Company
Tosgas
Englhard
John Bull
John Hampson
Four Day Coaching School Planned at Boone Camp
The Iowa High School Athletic Association will sponsor a four day coaching school and officials clinic at the Des Moines YMCA camp near Boone from August 18 to 21. Lyle Quinn said attendees get food lodging and entertainment for a fee not exceeding eight dollars. Focus will be on football with courses in basketball and other sports plus sessions on injury care and prevention. The program ends noon August 21 and coaches then move to fall practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Des Moines
Quinn
Y.M.C.A
Des Moines River
Bill to keep bays in Okoboji free of speedboats passes
Iowa lawmakers push last minute measure to extend a zoning law for West Okoboji lake. The plan protects fishermen in rowboats from speedboats in most bays, allowing fast boats only to board or discharge passengers and at speeds under ten miles per hour. Representative A. H. Avery of Clay county authored the bill, moving it through committees on the session’s final day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
West Okoboji Lake
West Okoboji
A. H. Avery
Clay County
School Series for School Custodians Opens at Algona High
The first of six custodial training sessions was held at Algona High School on Tuesday evening. Custodians and officials from Algona and about 75 surrounding schools were present. The program covers general building care topics including stokers, first aid, and practical electricity. Sponsored by the extension service of Iowa State College, sessions are free for custodians and feature an instructor at each meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona High School
Algona School
Luwa State College
Extension Service
Emmetsburg Fourth of July Celebration Planned at Soper Park
The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce and Bethany Lutheran church will co operate for a July 4 celebration at Soper Park Medium Lake. Last year it drew 10 000 to 12 000 people with races contests games band concerts swimming diving boat races a boat parade free boat rides rides for children and a fireworks display. The Ladies Aid will serve chicken dinner and supper in church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Lutheran Church
County Board Proceedings Approve Exemption and Finances
County board met with E S Camden E J Ellerton and Kenneth Harding present. Minutes approved. L E Monroe 1940 Soldiers exemption approved. Quarterly reports of Gladys Bringle Irwin Nichols Cliff Frederickson and C F Smith approved. 1941 gasoline and diesel fuel contract and bond for John F Lyman approved. Numerous bills and salaries approved for Estherville and county offices. Board adjourned to meet tomorrow at 9:00 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Camden
E. J. Ellerston
Kenneth Harding
Ellerston
Harding
L. E. Monroe
Gladys M. Bringle
Irwin C. Nichols
Cliff Frederickson
C.F. Smith
John F. Lyman
Hattie B. Osmundsen
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Dannell
IF. W. Koenecke
George Koenecke
Ed. Koenecke
Henry Koenecke
Grandma Koenecke
Ella
Ceylon
Mat Anderson
Chas Cash
Floyd Anderson
Maynard Anderson
Jennie McNary
St. Paul
David Carlson
Winnebago
James Kenyon
Kenyon
Jackson Hospital
Sig Olson
Misionary Society
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Harry Munson
John Koethe
Sioux City
Oscar Tonnette
Wells
Dummell
Sherburn High School
Lucille Honnette
Donald Nyquist
Herbert Ap
Keith Swanson
Beverly Nord
Wayne Grippentrog
Ruth Olson
Joy Marth
Dorothy Carlson
Lynora Silcox
Mabel Anderson
Emma Lou Person
Elda
Velda Wallerstedt
Mavis Lund
Cleo Faye Forstram
Paul Tronnette
Robert Heyman
Drunnell
Alfred Fischer
Robert Ekstrom
Urg
Sherburn
Paul Honnette
George Powell
Powell
England
Coventry
John Markus
Heymans
R. T. Appelquists
J. R.nelson
Dunnell Women's Study Club
R. Appelowist
G. J. Mays
Walter Datroseh
Red Cross
C. J. Knickerbocker
Fairfax, Towa
Forrest Stump
Grace Austine
Teachers College
Waseca
Merle Austine
Mankato
Merle Austines
Cleveland
Ohio
Merle
V.R
Erwin Hendriksen
V. E. Hahn
R. H. Sherwood
Rockwell
Dean Sherwood
Herbert Sherman
Loran Richards
Mary Moltzen
Emma Feddersen
Leslie Tirevold
Melvin Tirevold
Duane Anderson
Clarence Kish
Dorothy Dahlke
Lilland
Marie Tweedte
Jim Gray
Martin Balmer
Viggo
M. L. Owens
East Chain
Jack Benjamin
Austin
Clinton LaBarr
Stow
Whalen
Mrs. LaBarr
H. A. Tvedte
Gerald Stow
Bob Simon
John Simon
Earl Rogers
Paul Anderson
Puddin
Ayrshire
Garden Club
G. T. Tostensor
Bliss
Minnesota
North
Hendricksen
Potato Exchange
Blatre Toten
Mira
Mes. S.C. Toten
Arne Mathiesen
Dioe Company
Wisconsin
Peter Mathiesen
Dolliver
JACK
Wallingford
W.R.— Turnleys Lease Lakes Ballroom
Humboldt Paper
Boone
Okoboji
W.R
Bell Tel. Co
Tel
Court House
Bott Nx
Ersland
Treas
County
Cae
Ixenneth Harding
Impulvisot
Aud. Express
J. Erstand
Co. Preas
Hattie Osmundsen
Anpress
Postae
Lois Borman
Lel
Irwin LLC
Nichols
POSER
Clift Fredericksen
Jessie Hepp Hackett
Marie Sortun
Mrs. Everett
Shaw
Peter Bed
Renendahi
Rent
Tel Reer
Arlene Reid
Steno
Atty
Northern Luther Co
Coottrt
Sanborn
Missouri-Kansas Chem. Co
Swaney Oil Co
Knutson
Gardston
Ale
Estherville Abstract Co
Anna Heaton
HW. S
Nilsine Nasby
H. So
Fred Sawyer
H. S
Couloss Ceea
Agnes Colby Stillman
T. S
Mason Pub. Co
D.C. Weath & Co
Estherville Daily Rca
Estherville Enterprise
Vanee
Matt Parrott & Sons Cro
Ceee
Eee
Eens Fidlae & Chambers Co
Vavaee Enerences Klipto Loose Leaf Co
Bay Ys Martiylt Burroughs Add. Mehne. Co
Persiises Typewriter Exchange
Koch Bros
Callaghan & Co
Panama Carbon Co
CRI & PL Railway
Gatumo
Bell Tel Co
City of
Fights
Power
Parage
Fred Law
C.ee
Carl Higgins
Central States Elec. Co
Litcits, Co
LL. Lo Boogess
Mayme
Warr
Cnpincot
Vanee R. Noe
Ocneincod
Beek Specialty Co
Cupincoe Icee Rere
Fidlar & Chambers Co
AL Rogers Co
Conrad
Rufus Cummins
Boyd Denison
Fd DeWall
Albert Dick
Ralph Abeling
Labor Vo
Lester Grems
Labor Oo
Ed Vitnson
Tbor
Julius Hanson
Kibor
W. J. Clarris
Labor
Renny Flassel
John Heidecker
Romaine Eidecker
Darrell Huntley
Henry Hupp
R. Jolson
Yo. Johnson
Dewey Johnston
Edo Meiners
Clyde Miller
G. Olsen
Edwin QC. Osher
Basil Roberts
Wert Rockne
Obert Rockne
Carl Sawyer
L. G. Sevatson
Fl. A. Smith
W. S. Sorenson
K. Thompson
Chas. Waldron
V. N. Welte
Donald Young
Larson's Cash Store
Nat’h Co
Robert FE. Nielsen
D. S. Milne Co
Siee-Ft. Dodge Co
Northern Lbr. Co
K & BK Hdwe
Mat'l
Star Lumber Co
Christiansen Bros
Hdwe
Dynamite c
Bert Olson
Trailer & Parts
Concrete Mats Co
Dominion Sinal Co
Athae Seca
Toon Herstoff, Math Vo
Tiasea Riley Cis
He Nae
John Tateas & Co
Mire-Flex Co
Pink Supply Co
Tren Co
J.D. Adams Co
Herman Mf Brown Co
Don Clark
Broam
Waterloo Coast
Mid West Servier Co
Ofl
Amrense Ool
Saper
Air
Martin Vraefeld
Labor Coo
Far Iverson
Dabor
Catago
Eens Jorstad
Calmenson & Co
Pb McKray & Son
Albert: Pick
Ralph Keling
WJ. Harris
Romaine Teidecker
John Weidecker
Thury Tapp
Labor O
R. Johnson
Kert Rockne
J. A. Smith
W. S. Sorensen
Knute Thompson
Chas, Waldron
Ive LL
Welte
Gibbs-Cook Tractor & Eqpmt. Co
Karl Tyerson
RS. Clunden DP
Supocpvisop
George ER Tholl
Animals
Eae
James Ro Kirk
Animils
Tag Mare Otto Sather
Antavals
Eradicaton Fund
Clt. Windrath
Reese
Animads
Henry Mein
Sland
Joseph M. Brown
Wesen
Russell EK. Miller
Carrie AL Nelson
Esthervile Enterprise
Callaghan & Co. Ta
Library Fund
Follett Pub. Co
Bo Lippincott Co
MacMillan Co
Prael
Education Assoc
Cyacecusceee
Northwestern Press
Pacific Presa Pub
Assaec
Science Research Assoc
Val Iaaairerets O. G. Waffle Book Co
Ceeee
Ad Tone Ate
Institute Fund
B.S. Nielsen
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