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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1939

Page

2

Prominent People Are Summon'd

Charles Fuss a 48 year old Estherville barber died suddenly in the police station office after midnight Saturday. He had played cards at the Elks club, walked to his rooms, and collapsed during treatment. he had served in WWI but not overseas. Fuss is survived by four brothers and other relatives, with funeral services at Union Baptist church.

Charles Fuss Estherville Fuss Elks Club Olaf Skog South Seventh Street Merle Moller Foss Moller Chas. Dayton Rohde Fifth and Central Charlie Williams Iowa Pauluss Joseph Frank Wiliam Nehich Neb Louis Long Beach Calif Meth Dolliver Dolliver Cemetery

Mrs Ramsey Elected President of East Riverside Club

Mrs. Lester Ramsey was elected president of the East Riverside club at a regular meeting held April 20 at Mrs. A J Loftus home. Other officers chosen were A J Loftus vice president Mrs Claude Willey secretary treasurer and Mrs Floyd Schenck press correspondent. Thirteen members answered roll call for a reading from Poor Richards Almanac. New bylaws were read by Mrs Walter Blagg.

Lester Ramsey East Riverside Club A. J. Loftus Claude Willey Floyd Schenck Richard Walter Blagg Jess DeVoss Art Schultz Nelson Bardo Jens Christenson Ada Cropley Ole Natterstad Ralph LaRue C. L. Gorton Edw. Ahrens Marie Ahrens Opal Schultz Ruth McDonald Russel Naterstad

Wa-tan-ye Dine and Program at Gardston Hotel

Members of the Wa-tan-ye business and professional women's club will dine Thursday evening at the Gardston hotel. Arrangements for the dinner and the program have been made by Mrs. W. H. Hunt and Miss Mina Utz. After the dinner a talk will be given by Mrs. Stanley Hill of Juneau Alaska.

Wa-tan-ye Business and Professional Women’s Club Gardston Hotel W. H. Hunt Mina Utz Stanley Hill Juneau Alaska

Missionary Guild Entertained at Weir Home

Mrs. Ruby Henamann and Miss Henrietta Miller were hostesses at the Weir home for a Missionary Guild gathering of about 15 members. Mrs. Glenn Story led the lesson, and refreshments followed.

Missionary Guild WEIR Ruby Henamann Henrietta Miller Missionary Guild of the Presbyterian Church Glenn Story

Crescent Country Club Meeting Friday at Mrs Finch's Home

Mrs. Max Finch will entertain Crescent Club members Friday afternoon April 28 at her home. Attending are Mesdames Emma Clements Harry Bauman Jr Fred Sternberg Glen Burkart Roy Mitts Bert Swanson Charlie Higgins John Higgins J W VanValkenburg Chris Juhl Henry Hanson Arthur Yates Walter Swanson William Clark George Frank George Swanson Lee Eveleth Harry Jones and Mac Finch.

Max Finch Crescent Club Emma Clements Harry Bauman, Jr Fred Sternberg Glen Burkart Roy Mitts Bert Swanson Charlie Higgins John Higgins J. W. VanValkenburg Chris Juhl Henry Hanson Arthur Yates Walter Swanson William Clark George Frank George Swanson Lee Eveleth Harry Jones Mac Finch

Rosendahl Attends Announcement Party for Bet Skewis Tie

Mrs. F. E. Rosendahl was in Greenville Friday for a party at her parents home, where the engagement and coming marriage of her sister Miss Betty Skewis to Leland Balou of Storm Lake banker were announced. The wedding is set for May 20.

F. E. Rosendahl Greenville E. A. Skewis Betty Skewis Leland Balou Storm Lake Banker

Mrs Miller Presents Benefit Dance Review by Pupils

Mrs Mildred Miller of Spirit Lake presents a benefit dance review at 8 pm Friday April 28 in the Roosevelt auditorium. The local talent show aims to raise proceeds for the Band Mother's club to support the Estherville high school band upkeep.

Mrs Hunt Called to Charles City by Illness

Mrs W H Hunt was summoned to Charles City due to the critical illness of her mother Mrs Barthel of Elkader who had fallen ill while visiting daughter Mrs Wisner in Charles City. All children were alerted and there is hope for recovery.

W. H. Hunt Charles City Barthel Elkader Wisner

Local Social Notes From Estherville Area

Louis Nelson of Minneapolis visits Estherville with his mother Mrs Carrie Nelson and relatives while courthouse lawn grading is filled and grass replanted. Frank Boggess and Geo Michael of Charles City visit the Boggess family. Francis Joseph Campisano born weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces with a sister. Pearl and Bernice Clark travel to Des Moines to hear Nelson Eddy with Alma Lee White in Boone. Ed Johnson, brother in law of George Augtiv, dies in Des Moines after 49 years with Des Moines Gas and Electric. company funds his hospital expenses and gifts his widow $1000.

Louis Nelson Minneapolis Estherville Carrie Nelson Frank Boggess Geo. Michael Charles City L. L. Boggess Mr. Boggess Francis Joseph Frank Campisano Miss Pearl Bernice Clark Des Moines Nelson Eddy Boone Alma Lee White Vivian Nutting Genie Smith Ed Johnson George Augtiv Des Moines Gas and Electric Company Norway

Chummy Couples Club Supper at Methodist Church

The Chummy Couples Club of the Methodist church held a covered dish supper last night in the church basement. Wayne Huntsinger led the group in song before games. Committee in charge were Mr and Mrs Wayne Huntsinger Mr and Mrs Fay Higgins and Mr and Mrs E A Kees. Other attendees included Mr and Mrs M A Balkema Mr and Mrs Gordon Yeager Mr and Mrs Marlin Keck Mr and Mrs Ralph French Mr and Mrs William Sidies Mr and Mrs Floyd Brandt Mr and Mrs Vasey and Rev F W Ortmeier.

Methodist Church Wayne Huntsinger Fay Higgins E A.kees M. A. Balkema Gordon Yeager Marlin Keck Ralph French William Sidies Floyd Brandt Vasey Rev F. W Meyer

Pageant Presented at Jackson P T A

The Jackson PTA held an afternoon program in the Jackson building featuring a pageant titled Red Riding Hood and the Bear by first grade students. Zelda Oksner played Red Riding Hood, James Waltz The Bear, with Mary Ann Eike Fairy Silverwings, Jerry Duffy Fairy Freefoot, and Tulips Ferns and Wild Roses among the performers. The second grade rhythm band provided music and Rev Fred Sawyer spoke on social hygiene. Officers for the coming year were elected and a social hour followed.

Jackson Pta Jackson Building Red Riding Hood the Bear Zelda Oksner James Waltz Fairy Silverwings Mary Ann Eike Fairy Freefoot Jerry Duffy Fred Sawyer

Free Methodist Church Invites Worship and Sunday School

Rev E E Taylor and church invite worship and Sunday school attendance with classes at 10 and 11 am. Cottage prayer meeting held each Thursday at 8 pm inviting all to join.

E. E. Taylor

Autoss Purchased Report With Names and Details

VR autos purchased listed include Netcoff Armstrong Stage Coach trailer house John Heidecker Wallingford and a Dodge truck. The fragmentary item names suggest a local business or consignment note detailing vehicle acquisitions.

Will Netcoff Armstrong Trailer John Heidecker Wallingford Dodge Truck

Vindicator seeks clean rage free from buttons and snaps

A brief classified notice from Vindicator seeking a product or item described as clean rage and free from buttons and snaps, possibly a textile or garment feature. Specifics are unclear due to fragmented OCR though the ad calls for a clean rage free from car tann and silk components.

Cartann

Estherville Circuit Women’s Missionary Fed Convention

The spring convention of the Women's Missionary Federation for the Estherville Circuit of the NLGA is set for Tuesday May 2 at First Lutheran church in Milford. Rev E A Grefthen’s charge. Theme: To God Alone the Glory. Dr A H Rhoil of Radcliffe IA to speak. Two delegates and two alternates chosen by the ladies aid, with other members attending. Speakers include Mrs H L Kloco and Mrs O N Ressell. Rev Mathie to lead opening devotions. Circuit president Mrs T G Wicks of Ruthven, vice president Mrs C L Peterson of Buffalo Center, secretary Mrs Bennie Gildseth of Cylinder.

Estherville NLGA First Lutheran Milford E. A.grefthen A. H. Rhoil Radcliffe Ruthven Buffalo Center Bennie Gildseth Cylinder

Petersburg Man Arranges Transport for Danish Royal Visit

H H Lundahl in Petersburg arranged transport for Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Ingrid of Denmark during their six week U S tour. Large crowds drove to Minneapolis for a noon banquet at the Nicollet Hotel and an 8 pm reception at the Minneapolis Auditorium, as the royal visit drew a warmly remembered welcome.

Pettersburg H. H. Lundahl Crown Prince Frederik Crown Princess Ingrid Denmark United States Minneapolis Nicollet Hotel Crown Prince Frederick Princess Ingrid

Church Services and Schedules Mentioned

English and German worship planned for next Sunday morning with German service at 9 45 and English at 10 45 Sunday school at 10 choir rehearsal Thursday evening at 8 in the church basement religious instruction for children every Monday and Friday at 4 00 and Saturday morning at 9 30 includes church activities and times

Lutheran Church Spring Meeting and Parish Activities

The WMF spring meeting of the circuit will be held in Milford at the church served by Pastor Peder Nordsletten on Tuesday May 2 starting at 10 a.m. Morning services in Wallingford at 9 o'clock, Estherville chorus performs at 4 p.m., Luther League program at 8 p.m., Bible study Thursday at 8, Hebrews study to begin, confirmation Saturday at 9. Immanuel Mission Society hosts Friday night. Palestine Church hosts a three day conference starting Friday afternoon at 2 with Rev. Aarhus introducing Mark 10:46-52 and a youth group from Spice will perform.

WMF Milford Rergk. A. Greften Wallingford Estherville Burnette Thompson Albert Walden Julius Anderson Palestine’Church Northern Iowa

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Mons Hanson Paul Peterson Mrs Jong Charles Schram Catawba Wis William Elisen Greene George Harr Harry W Eer William Alpha North Eleventh A. G Mrs. Ramsey Deine Gardston Crescent Country Club Mrs. Rosendahl Court House Jackson P. T. A Free Methodist Church Petersburg Popular Mechanics Popular Egilar Mechanics Coias Lassve Ats Co Atic Popular’ Mechanics Mellpex Inder Machenics St. Chicene Inet
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