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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

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Charity Shower Honors Adelaide Wagner in Charter Oak

Mrs. M E Huckaba, Mrs Emma Moller and Mrs Merle Moller host a double miscellaneous shower for Adelaide Wagner bride elect of Roger Cerwick at the Huckaba home. Event includes bridge and bunco at 2 pm with bouquets of mixed flowers and a guest list of numerous local women and relatives. Wagner to be married September 8 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in this city.

M. E. Huckaba Emma Moller Merle Moller Huckaba Adelaide Wagner Charter Oak Roger Cerwick Donald Derwick Loraine Ehlers Miss Wagner Immanuel Lutheran Church Fred Heiman Albert Heiman J. R. Kirk Royce Winkleman Edna Sexe G. Borloug Ann Geinitz Ed Ahrens Marie Ahrens Harry Beauman, Sr Louise Post Helen Sievers Paul Wellnitz Dorothy Wellnitz Chas. Ziemer Glen Whitish Jack Meyers Gus Dallman Wm. Becker John Klingbeil Wm. van Horn Mark Niemoth Mary Linke Wm. Sweet M. C. Peterson Clyde Wilder Lewis Mathwig Laura Mathwig Edith Mathwig Walter Hoffman Otis Lang Wilma Lang Anna Ziemer O. H. Miller Fred Ehlers J. G. Cerwick H Wagner Harry Cronk Ringsted Wm. Engholm Terris C. C. Brownlee Charlotte Brown Mallard Chas

Wednesday Bridge Club Luncheon At Antlers Spirit Lake

The Wednesday bridge club held a 1:00 luncheon bridge party yesterday at the Antlers Hotel in Spirit Lake. High score winners were Mrs. Lorence Silverberg and Mrs. William Schloeman. Attending guests included Miss Iris Anderson of Joliet Ill and Mrs. Earl McDermott and Mrs. Leonard Carlson. Members present were Mesdames Floyd Gustafson J M Frederickson James McGrath Harold Moklestad Joe Durham Lorence Silverberg Geo Brunskill William Schloeman Don Hanson Woodrow Wilson Hubert Schrodt and L M Hogan.

Antlers Spirit Lake Lorence Silverberg William Schloeman Iris Anderson Joliet Ill Earl McDermott Leonard Carlson Floyd Gustafson J. M. Frederickson James McGrath Harold Moklestad Joe Durham Geo. Brunskill Don Hanson Woodrow Wilson Hubert Schrodt L. M. Hogan

Regular meeting of the Townsend Club tonight at city hall

A Townsend Club regular meeting is set for Tuesday night at eight in the city hall committee room. Dr Townsend backs Willkie and urges followers to support his campaign. The H N Schrodt family returned from Orleans after a ten day Spirit Lake vacation in a cottage.

Townsend Club H. N. Schrodt Orleans Spirit Lake

Attend State White Shrine Picnic in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs A A Halleck attended the state picnic of the White Shrine in Des Moines with Mrs Hallecks sister and husband Dr and Mrs P D Houser. The event at Riverview Park featured a fine program and enjoyable picnic dinner with Mr Halleck as watchman and Mrs Halleck as guide.

A. A. Halleck Des Moines Cambridge

Fowler and Lewis wed in Methodist church ceremony

Miss Louise Helen Fowler daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Fowler and Dale L Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis were married Wednesday morning in the Methodist church by Reverend F W Ortmeyer Attendants were Lewis Clark and Miss Nellie Fowler

Louise Helen Fowler J. W. Fowler Dale L. Lewis Charles Lewis Methodist Church F. W. Ortmeyer Lewis Clark Nellie Fowler

Picnic Supper Planned by Degree of Hon Members

Members of the Degree of Hon will hold a picnic supper Friday at 6 30 p.m. at Riverside Park. They are asked to bring a covered dish sandwiches and their own dishes. Committee in charge includes Mrs. Lloyd Kurtz Mrs. Newell Higley and Mrs. Otto Schaper.

Riverside Park Lloyd Kurtz Newell Higley Otto Schaper

Missionary Guild to Hold Regular Meeting Friday

The Missionary Guild of the Church of Christ will meet Friday evening in the church parlors with Miss Doris Henry in charge of the lesson. Mr and Mrs A L O Neil were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs A J Mousel Saturday. Rev Fred Sawyer, sidelined by a minor toe operation, canceled a speaking engagement at the Iown Nebraska CIO Convention in Sioux City. Mrs Henry Stamp and daughter Edna moved to an apartment with Mrs Marie Niemoth from the Charles Whittern home, while Miss Kathryn Maham, a Chicago transplant, will use Whittern’s vacated apartment to operate a dressmaking establishment.

Missionary Guild of the Church of Christ Doris Henry Fred Sawyer Sioux City Sawyer Henry Stamp Edna Charles Whittern Marie Niemoth Whittern Kathryn Maham Chicago Miss Maham

Studebaker July deliveries set 15 year record

In South Bend Indiana, Paul G Hoff man president of The Studebaker Corporation announced domestic deliveries of Studebaker cars and trucks in July reached 9 001 units, up from 7 916 the previous year. June also marked a 15 year record.

South Bend Ind Studebaker Paul G. Hoffman Studebaker Corporation U. S

Local residents greet visitors and plan trips to fairs

The Rev E E Taylor and Mrs Taylor leave for a Winnebago Minnesota camp meeting. Miss Josie Watson returns Saturday for a week at her parents home. Mrs Mattie Maloney improves at her daughter G W Krahmer’s home. Mrs Lucille Peterson and son Richard return from Webb. Cleo Sutton and family visit from Dallas before returning home. Alice Thompson and Myrtle Larson visit K M Thompson’s home with Joe Miller and newborn son in Sib ley, first Miller grandchild. Martina Peterson resumes work at Fr W Woolworth store after vacation. Andrew Herum and daughter visit A Egland home from Randall. Bernard Jansen and others attend air show at Sheldon. B H Brackett returns from Gorham with sister Mrs Norton. Dinner guests of Virgil Merriott include Harold and Leonard Linsley, Ralph Ebeling, Bert and Bob Welcome. Reid family vacation to Donnelly and Minnesota State fair with reunion in Winona on Labor Day. Arline Reid takes a week off at Rosendahl and Degen VR.

M. P. Reid Donnelly, Minn Mable Miner Waterloo Bob Belle Plaine Loyd Miner Eleen Tama Tom Lambert Frances Sites Harland McClintoch San Francisco Rollie Bennett Greenville Bob Gibson Charles van Sickle Nebraska Hannah Wade Irvin Clark W. J. Swecker Keokuk Swecker Fancard Miner Harry Aupperle Vida Worthington Arnolds Park Amos Houge Howard Reed Cedar Rapids Rock Island Railroad Howard L. G. Kamp Raleigh Mary Reed Elizabeth Turner Kamp Turner

Martha Raye dances toward classical dream at Grand

Martha Raye performs a slow break into a fast dance routine in The Boys From Syracuse at the Grand Theatre. The vaudeville star, daughter of Pete Reed and Peggy Hooper, leverages early ambitions toward Ballet Russe while maintaining comic vaudeville roots as she plays a slave girl in the Greek set farce. The production, starring Joe Penner with Alan Mowbray, Eric Blore and Samuel S. Hinds, opens with Mayfair and features a dual role for Penner.

Martha Raye Syracuse Grand Theatre Comedienne Ballet Russe Martha Miss Raye Pete Reed Peggy Hooper

Pastor E E Taylor Schedule and Camp Meeting Absences

Rev. E. E. Taylor leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting is Thursday night at 8. No preaching on August 26 and September 1 due to pastor attending a camp meeting and conference.

Lang to Lead English Service and Emmetsburg Mission

Otis L. Lang, pastor, will lead the English service next Sunday at 9:00 and preach at a mission service in Emmetsburg at 10:30. Sunday school follows the service. A German English service is planned for Sunday, Sept. 1, with Holy Communion in English on Sept. 8. announcements will be after the Sept. 1 service.

Emmetsburg

Mind as Lesson-Sermon Theme in Churches of Christ

Sunday services across Churches of Christ, Scientist will study mind as the Lesson-Sermon subject on August 26. The Golden Text, from Daniel 2, praises God’s wisdom and might and notes He gives wisdom to the wise and understanding to those who seek it.

Churches of Christ

Pastor to Lead Services with Guest Messages

Fred D. Sawyer presides at church school at 9 45 morning worship and communion at 10 50 with music by the choir. He speaks on God and the Church. Young people meet at 6 30 led by Dick Jones. Union evening service at the Presbyterian church at 8 with special music by the Church of Christ choir. Rev Sawyer will speak on Only a Guest.

Fred D. Sawyer Dick Jones Presbyterian Church Church of Christ Rev. Sawyer

Sunday Services at the Spencer Vicarage

Rev. A L Schrock, B D Vicar resident in Spencer invites all to regular Sunday services Holy communion on the first Sunday at 8:00 a m Holy Eucharist with sermon on the third Sunday at 11 a m Other services announced A cordial welcome to all

A. L. Schrock Spencer, Tel

Immanuel Lutheran Confirmation and Services Notice

The Confirmation class meets Saturday August 24 at 10 o clock. Divine worship Sunday August 25 at 9 30 a m. The Missionary Society meets Friday evening August 30. Hostesses will be Mrs Lewis Isackson Mrs Bernard Isackson and Mrs Andrew Andreason.

Immanuel Lutheran Raymond M. Olson the Missionary Society Lewis Isackson Bernard Isackson Andrew Andreason

Local Births and Medical Updates from Coleman Hospital

Coleman Hospital notes list multiple births including a daughter born Aug 13 to Mr. and Mrs. Tiervold Wold, a boy born Aug 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Russel Lastine of Dolliver, and a girl born Aug 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Lewis of Lake Park. Also recorded are major operations for Mrs. Sadie Webster and Mrs. Elizabeth Duffy, tonsil removals for Delores Simpson and the Peterson sisters, a boy born Aug 20 to Mr. and Mrs. George Elwood, and a girl born Aug 15 to Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman of Cylinder. An Arm strong resident, Mrs. Elizabeth Duffy, underwent a major operation on Tuesday. Mrs. J S Shannon purchased the Elmer Shaw property on North 18th St. and will take possession October 1.

William Knight Milford George Freeman Cylinder George Elwood Elizabeth Duffy Armstrong

Board Proceedings August 15 1920

The board met as adjourned with all members present N Osher E S Camden E I Ellerston.

Osher Camden Ellerston

Emmet County Awards Surfacing Contract in 1940

Emmet County Iowa Board of Supervisors concurs with Iowa State Highway Commission to award surfacing work on Federal Aid Secondary Project FAS 301 to low bidder John Schumacher Bancroft Iowa for 3369 60. Meeting notes cover budget hearing held August 15 1940 publication August 15 1940 in Estherville Daily News and adjournment to August 22 1940 officiated by N O Osher chair and Gladys M Bringle county auditor.

Emmet County Board of Supervisors Iowa Iowa State Highway Commission Towa Commission John Schumacher Bancroft N. O. Osher Gladys M. Bringle Camden Ellerston Estherville

County News More Sign for Electricity

Five more land owners on No 9 west from Gruver have signed for rural electrification with work to start soon. Signers include Mrs Gertrude Webber on her son Harrys farm John Greig farm Ceo Kirchiner Martha West farm Merle Landmesser and farms worked by Alert Rasmussen and George Calhan.

No. 9 Gruver Gertrude Webber Harry John Greig Ceo. Kirchiner Martha West Merle Landmesser Alert Rasmussen George Calhan

Local families attend air show and gather for club events

Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson Gerald and Kenneth drove to Sheldon for an air show. Donnabelle and Norma Andrews received care for summer flu and purpura. Mrs Vic Peterson returned from Sioux City after visiting relatives. Margaret Goldsberry graduates from State Teachers Normal with BA and kindergarten primary degrees and will teach in Town Falls. Grover Neighbors Lodge members and families picnic at Riverside Park. Numerous locals and relatives listed attend. Several visits to Lanyon, Aura, Lakefield, Lime Creek, and Folda noted. Pioneer Country Club picnic planned at Riverside Park Estherville. East Riverside Country Club hosts and roll call notes show tasks disliked. 4-H club lesson on disappearing shadows given by Betty Ann Duea and Alice Shultz. Next meeting Sept 19 at Mrs Anthony Loftis.

Harold Johnson Gerald Kenneth John Johnson Gus Knutgan Irv Bryan Sheldon Donnabelle Norma Andrews Norm Andrews Norma Vic’ Peterson Sioux City L. P. Anderson Anna Anderson John Goldsberry Carolyn Cedar Falls Margaret State Teachers Normal School Town Falls Grover Royal Neighbors Lodge Riverside Park Frank Krieger William Ramsey Geraldine Mildred Frank Ramsey J. H. Ramsey Isabelle Ramsey Janet Higinbotham Alan Krieger Mamie Gage Faye Frank Barber Florence Lloyd Dalke John Bondhus Lanyon Elizabeth Paton Edwin Juhl Clarence Juhl Magdaline Aura Ill Rev. Hanson Lakefield Minn Robert Peterson Lars Anderson Folda Peterson Francis Haar Estherville Brother Russell Lime Creek Pioneer Country Club East Riverside Country Club James Hartman Mesdames Frank Hartman Betty Ralph Hartman Virginia Warren Peterson Gladys DeVoss Alice Peterson Anthony Loftis Arthur Shultz Walter Blagg Ole Nattersted Homer Duea Claude Willey G. L. Gorton Lester Ramsey Jesse de Voss Jens Christenson

Community social notes and family gatherings at Maple Hill

The article lists numerous visits and gatherings across Maple Hill and nearby towns, including Anna Anderson and L. P. Anderson visiting Charles Conrad’s Maple Hill home, A M Brown and granddaughter Bernadine Wertz with nephews John and Gordon Brown and Janet Brown of Plainfield at Harvey Brown’s home, and a Pink family reunion at Ft Defiance Park with about seventy attendees from multiple towns. It notes social events, travels, and preparations for threshing season, with previews of upcoming club meetings and visits to relatives in Newell, Ruthven, Spencer, and Estherville.

Anna Anderson Moth L. P. Anderson Charles Conrad Maple Hill A. M. Brown Bernadine Wertz John Gordon Brown Janet Brown Plainfield Mr. S Harvey Brown Ruthven Sara Shultz Lyle Shultz Lynn Weir Newell Fenton Shultz

Sunday visits and summer departures noted in local scenes

Sunday scenes recount Lenora Miller returning to Forest City after nursing Mia Miller in Grover. John Gordon Brown Janet Brown visit A M Brown in Plainfield then depart for Seattle via Yellowstone Park. Gus Knutson family visit Dows and mother Mrs A B Boyington. Will Reid family leave for two week western trip aiming for the San Francisco World's Fair.

Dows A. B. Boyington Dave Neilly Will Reid Everine Bernice San Francisco

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