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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1933
Page
1
W R C C members hosted a July 27 social at the Pullen home in Ames with a luncheon. Guests included Mrs Ira Bloomquist, Miss Ira Thornburg, Iva Michael, Esther Barrett, Eunice Kasa, Dorothy Pannell, Dorothy Yule, and local visitors from Lorretto and nearby towns. Several families hosted dinners and travels noted. A July 31 knee surgery for Norbert Bormann at Iowa City is recorded, along with upcoming Four Mile Lake club event.
Rev and Mrs Strong and Berkley left for Denver to visit Mrs Strongs sister and mother. Mrs Strongs mother will accompany them home. Mrs L L Weaver and children Maxine and Max with Judderfoss and daughter Charlotte visit relatives in Blue Island and attend Century of Progress. Henry Olson family drove to Chicago to attend the Fair and visit relatives. Ralph Stuard drove to Sioux City with stock, joined by Phil McQuirk. Miss Erma Chacellor of St Ansger stayed with aunt Mrs Frank Johnson. Mrs Lou Trowbridge and son Gordon of Gaza visited Fred Emersons. Miss Irene Thierman of Waterloo guest here last week. Mr and Mrs Charlie Klempa returned from Chicago after visiting a Mrs Klempas sister and attending the exposition. Mrs Ed Teal and daughter Violet and Violet Stanter of Davis City called on Mrs Wayne Small and Mrs Clyde Wardrip. Mrs Tom Miner called on Mrs John Miller near Estherville. Mr and Mrs Rob Perkins and three oldest children spent weekend with relatives at Eldora. Master Clayton Webber went to Braham Minnesota to live with grandmother. The A A Lewis family spent Sunday with relatives at Rake. Warren, summer worker at Rake, returned home with his parents.
A young pledge at Mu Beta Sigma House on Locust Street collapses during initiation and dies after attempts to revive him. Doctor Wilbur Thompson states poisoning by a drug has impeded respiration, leading to asphyxia and cardiac failure. Detective Rank opens a campus case as police pursue leads.
Charlie Chaplin recalls his early rise to fame from vaudeville to Keystone comedies and First National, detailing his fears, the double stunt revelation, his milestone films, and advice for aspiring actors in a nostalgic, period-tinged voice. The piece blends biographical milestones with quotes on hard work and imagination, reflecting a public service feature and popular culture nostalgia.
The Happy Hour club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Andrew Christensen. Mrs. Raymond Neling was given a postnuptial shower and received a number of pretty and useful gifts for her new home.
Miss Lavon Lennox spends time with her aunt Mrs Henry Dewall while the Sticktuit club meets with Mrs Martens and Alice this afternoon. Mita Dorohy Welinits remains mentioned in the fragmented text.
The Briggs family maps an economical departure to the World’s Fair, organizing duties among Father Briggs for car and camping gear, Tom Jr and Dot packing, Bill errands, and Mother planning meals. They rent a cabin near Chicago and will dine en route while visiting Century of Progress venues.
Readable portions describe Mrs. Briggs planning vacation meals with daily menus including breakfast and supper items. Also included is a chocolate swirl cookie recipe with butter, sugar, eggs, flour, soda, salt, vanilla, and melted chocolate, plus directions to chill, roll, slice, and bake at 425 F.
Neighborhood notes report a baby boy born Wednesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. John Spoo. Funeral attendance marked H Martin’s service Friday afternoon. Community expresses sympathy. Various visits and social visits spread across families including Ed and G Dallman, Kamp, Smith, and Spoo households with threshers and gatherings noted.
Wm. Leland of Swea City reports northern Iowa corn lead after travels from McGregor to Keokuk. He says the crop here is ahead of the rest of the state and could largely offset farmers’ oat losses.
Advertisement from Nels Nelson of 1002 East Maple 81 58 w 3 offering automotive repair savings based on experience.
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