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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1940

Page

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Society Clubs Personalities at Coleman Hospital Party

Miss Ida Christensen, resigning hospital supervisor, was guest of honor at a Friday night party at Merle Moller home with Coleman hospital employees present. She plans visits to Mason City and Boulder, Colorado. Rock Island Woman's Club No. 2 elected officers led by Mrs. J. S. Hackett and arranged a December 20 Christmas party for local children with bridge and bingo prizes awarded.

Ida Christensen Coleman Hospital Merle Moller Miss Christensen Mason City Boulder Colorado J. M. Walden Gertrude Birger Handeland Mamie Christensen Thelma Appelt Jessie Bigelow Alta Anderson Hazel Nyhus Clara Madsen Amelia Benesh Charles Westbrook Josie Smiley Helen Bigney Chariton Moller Rock Island Woman's Club No. 2 City Hall J. S. Hackett Lucius Tone Guy Nicholson E. J. Kleveter J. J Bowdish Rock Island Bridge John Anderson Ethel Athey George Kibbee William Dooley

Past Presidents of Degree of Honor Entertained

Past Presidents of the Degree of Honor were hosted Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Ernest Smith’s home. A 1:30 dessert luncheon was served, followed by a short business meeting and an informal afternoon. Members named include Mrs. Guy Nicholson, Mrs. Mima Wertz, Mrs. Jeanette Palmer, Mrs. Richard Galvin, Mrs. E. Tomhave, Mrs. Zelma Rowe, Mrs. George Kibbee, Mrs. Herman Sorum, Mrs. Otto Schoaper, Mrs. Lloyd Parsons, Mrs. Glenn Michael, Mrs. Leonard Tangeros, and Mrs. Smith.

Ernest Smith Presidents Club Guy Nicholson Mima Wertz Jeanette Palmer Richard Galvin E. Tomhave Zelma Rowe George Kibbee Herman Sorum Otto Schoaper Lloyd Parsons Glenn Michael Leonard Tangeros Smith

Members of U-Go-1-Go Club Enjoy Afternoon at Mrs West

Members of the U-Go-1-Go club were entertained Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Arthur West. The gathering included an informal sewing and entertainment session followed by a covered dish lunch.

Arthur West

Miss Annabelle Ellison and Robert Beatty Wed at Spirit Lake

Miss Annabelle Ellison of Estherville and Robert V. Beatty of Spirit Lake were married Thursday November 21 at Spirit Lake Methodist church. Attendants Naomi and Lester Harper, both from Spirit Lake, attended the ceremony. The bride, daughter of Anna Ellison, graduated Estherville High School in 1940. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Beatty, also a Spirit Lake High School 1940 graduate, works as a trucker and they will live in Spirit Lake.

Annabelle Ellison Estherville Robert V. Beatty Spirit Lake Spirit Lake Methodist Church Naomi Harper Lester Harper Beatty Anna Ellison C. J. Beatty Arthur Beatty Spirit Lake High School

Rhodes Host A Party For Helen Hanson Of Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs John Rhodes entertained Friday evening with a buffet supper and a contract bridge party honoring house guest Miss Helen Hanson of Los Angeles California High score prizes were won by Mrs F E Rosendahl and Delbert Hinsch Miss Hanson received a special prize Guests included Mr and Mrs Rosendahl Mr and Mrs Hinsch Mr and Mrs Herman Jensen Mr and Mrs Glen Story Mr and Mrs Paul Gray Jr Mr and Mrs J B Osher Miss Alice Gray Lawrence Jensen Milford Fred Engle Spencer and Mr and Mrs Rhodes

John Rhodes Helen Hanson Los Angeles California Rhodes F. E. Rosendahl Delbert Hinsch Miss Hanson Rosendahl Hinsch

Bridge Club Honors Mrs Schrodt At Luncheon

At a Wednesday meeting at Mrs Williamyr Schloeman’s home the afternoon bridge club presented farewell gifts to Mrs H N Schrodt who has been a member since the club’s organization three years ago A dessert luncheon was served at 1 30 and players enjoyed contract bridge Mrs Woodrow Wilson won the high score prize with Mrs Floyd Gustafson second The hosts Mrs Fred Albertson and Mrs IL EB Collins were guests of honor

Williamyr Schloeman H. N. Schrodt Schrodt Woodrow Wilson Floyd Gustafson Fred Albertson Il, EB. Collins

Family Dinner at William Otto Home

A Thanksgiving Day family dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs William Otto. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lee Shultz and daughters Alice Aubrey and Evelyn of Grover Miss Mildred Shultz of Mason City Mr and Mrs Paul Hyer and sons Ralph and Floyd Mr and Mrs Warren Hyer and daughters Irene and Dorothy Ernest and Earl Hyer all of Huntington Henry Otto Charles McClain Keith Shultz Misses Betty and Wilma Weir of Estherville Mr and Mrs John Kano of Dolliver and William Shultz of Grover

William Otto Lee Shultz Alice Aubrey Evelyn Grover Mildred Shultz Mason City Paul Hyer Ralph Floyd Warren Hyer Irene Dorothy Ernest Earl Hyer Huntington Henry Otto Charles McClain Keith Shultz Betty Wilma Weir Estherville John Kano Dolliver William Shultz

Cancelled Fine Arts Meeting Of Local Woman's Club

The Fine Arts department meeting of the Woman's club scheduled for this week has been canceled. A notice will be issued at a later date.

Woman's Club

Schrodt Couple Honored By Grand Theatre Staff

Mr and Mrs H N Schrodt were celebrated by Grand theatre employees with a farewell courtesy last Tuesday evening at Royce Winkleman home. Guests included Miss Pauline Merrriott Miss Maxine Chapman and others with a table lamp presented as a gift.

H. N. Schrodt Grand Theatre Royce Winkleman Winkleman Schrodt Pauline Merriott Maxine Chapman Claude Kelly Palmer Halverson James Johnston Harold Schildknecht R. Youmans Charles Jones

Baptist Missionary Circle Plans December Meeting

The Baptist Missionary Circle will meet Wednesday afternoon December 4 at 1:00 for a covered dish luncheon at the church. Guest Day features devotions with the lesson titled Friendly Lights and Christian Friendliness led by Mrs. Edward Nielsen. Arrangements committee chair is Mrs. J. W. Hemphill, with members Mrs. Vance Noe, Mrs. Glenn Johnson, Mrs. W. H. Dickinson and Mrs. Don Roberts.

The Baptist Missionary Circle Edward Nielsen J. W. Hemphill Vance Noe Glenn Johnson W. H. Dickinson Don Roberts

Christmas Bridge Night Hosted by Miss Lillian Sunde

Members of her bridge club will be entertained Thursday evening by Miss Lillian Sunde. After an evening of bridge the guests will enjoy a Christmas exchange. A lunch will be served by the hostess at the close of the evening. Members include Miss Marion McAffee, Miss Ruby Hemmingson, Mrs. Bernice Lee, Mrs. Mervin Eike, Mrs. M. P. Reid, Mrs. Louis Salyers, Mrs. Maurice Salyers, Mrs. Dick Stock.

Lillian Sunde Marion McAffee Ruby Hemmingson Bernice Lee Mervin Eike M. P. Reid Louis Salyers Maurice Salyers Dick Stock Sunde

Estherville Lutheran Ladies Aid to Meet Thursday

The Ladies Aid and Mission Society of the Estherville Lutheran church will meet Thursday afternoon in the church parlors. The gathering starts at 2 40 p m with hostesses Mrs Sam Thursland Mrs Bert Swanson Mrs George Swanson and Mrs Dave Ingvall. Mrs Birger Handeland will lead the program for Thursday s meeting.

Ladies Aid and Mission Society of the Estherville Lutheran Church Sam Thursland Bert Swanson George Swanson Dave Ingvall Birger Handeland

Initiation and Officer Nomination at K P Meeting

Knights of Pythias plan initiation at the regular meeting in K P hall on Thursday evening. Nominations for officers will continue at this session. All Knights are urged to attend and lunch will follow the business portion. Mrs. Jake Taylor hosts the Stitch Club eve. sewing, visiting, and lunch afterward. Mr and Mrs Robert Sanders of San Diego announce the birth of a six and a half pound baby girl on Nov 27. Mrs Leo Sanders and her sister Mrs Jack Beyera have been visiting in California for six weeks.

Knights of Pythias K. P. Hall Robert Sanders San Diego Calif Leo Sanders Jack Beyera Des Moines Sanders California

Eastern Star social event hosts dinner at Gardston Hotel

Mrs Clarence Mathieson and Henry Mahlum hosted the Eastern Star officers for a Monday dinner in the Blue Room at the Gardston Hotel. Red and green decorations lit the holiday mood with a long single table and a large red centerpiece and individual red candles. Guests included Mrs Lavern Cresap Mrs Henry Mahlum Mr and Mrs J W Peterson Mr and Mrs Guy Noel Miss Elizabeth Colt and others.

Eastern Star Clarence Mathieson Henry Mahlum Gardston Lavern Cresap J W Peterson Guy Noel Elizabeth Colt Walter Wilson Clyde Sanborn

Brown Creek Club Honors Two Couples at Friday Party

The Brown Creek Club hosted Ray Bartleman and John Clements as guests of honor at a city hall carnival and party. Guests played five hundred with high scores won by Mrs Lester Ramsay and Edwin Opelt, and low score prizes to Mrs Roy Merriott and Ernest Roben. A silverware gift was presented to the honored couples.

Ray Bartleman John Clements Klemme Brown Creek Club Lester Ramsey Edwin Opelt Roy Merriott Ernest Roben Bartleman Clements Alfred Anderson Alfred Brunsvold Emma Clements Eric Juhl Ray Ridler Mae York Oscar Myhre Edwin Opell Tis Om Pat Kenneth Stevenson Neil Timmons Thomas Juhl Joe Timmons R H Maidment Nels Rasmusson

Important Meetings for Royal Neighbors

The first Wednesday in December, the regular social meeting of the Royal Neighbors, is at 7 30 PM in the IOOF hall with a short business meeting. After, a 500 benefit card party is run by Mrs Chas Lamb, with a serving committee listed. A third Wednesday December meeting will elect officers and hold a Christmas exchange. members should bring a covered dish and a gift.

Oracle George Nick IOOF Chas, Lamb Lucy Clark Helen Barber Catherine Bergeson Avis Butler B. Collins Jas. Boyle

Thanksgiving visits noted across Iowa families

Mrs Warren Dillon traveled to Des Moines last Wednesday evening to spend Thanksgiving with her daughter Mrs Millie Percival. Mr and Mrs Elmer Schmidt and Jimmy Dick of Spirit Lake were Sunday guests at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs John Hemmingson. Sewell Mathie, a Waldorf College attendee in Forest City, spent Thanksgiving with Rev and Mrs L A Mathie in the city. Mr and Mrs Frank Pfaff and Mr and Mrs Lynn Fodderberg and son Gary were Thanksgiving Day guests at the home of Fodderberg relatives in Elmore Minnesota.

Warren Dillon Des Moines Millie Percival Elmer Schmidt Jimmy Dick Spirit Lake John Hemmingson Sewell Mathie Waldorf College Forest City Rev Mrs. L. A. Mathie Frank Pfaff Lynn Fodderberg Gary Mr. Fodderberg Elmore Minn

The Wrong Way to Reduce Your Diet Says Health Expert

Practical Health Hints warns against cutting fats sugars and starches. Dr James A Tobey argues such diets cause acidosis and malnutrition noting realistic reducing requires a balanced intake of carbohydrates and protein with moderate portions of fats and calories. Milk bread and fruits are advised as part of a sensible plan.

Thanksgiving Guests and Health Notes from Estherville

Don Nicholson resumed Hamilton Business duties Sunday after a Thanksgiving at his parents home in Estherville. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Parmar and Mrs. C. C. Farmer returned home in Safity after visiting Mrs. Farmer’s parents, the James Raineys. Jimmy Chalstrom, bedridden six weeks with infantile paralysis, shows slow improvement with occasional slight feeling in his paralyzed lower legs.

Don Nicholson Hamilton Guy Nicholson Estherville Keith Parmar C. C. Farmer Safity Jimmy Chalstrom

Local Births and Names Published in Luverne and Nearby

On November 29 Florian R Bertrand and Pearl B Mai of Luverne Minnesota aged 26 and 22 respectively appeared with Elinor A Deinhart also of Granada aged 18. Earlier on November 25 Milford S Clark of Arnold Park aged 26 and Margaret M Trebien of Spirit Lake Iowa aged unknown were listed.

Florian R. Bertrand Luverne Minn Pearl B. Mai Loren F. Niss Granada Elinor A. Deinhart Milford S. Clark Arnold Park Margaret M. Trebbien Spirit Lake Iowa

Social notes from Vindicator and Republican column

Mrs Mack Groves hosted a linen shower for Miss Nelle Merriott as her marriage to L H Tigue is planned. Miss Grace Swartz wed Ralph W Marcus of LeMars on December 1, and Grace Byfield visited from Blairstown for a dance. John E Anderson and Miss Anna Anderson wed Nov 24 at the Lutheran parsonage.

Mack Groves Nelle Merriott Miss Merriott L. H. Tigue J. M. Cummings Grace Swartz Ralph W. Marcus LeMars George Booth Merle Misener Sioux City Florence Morse Ethel Towsley Grace Byfield Blairstown John E. Anderson Anna Anderson S. A. Berge Iowa W. R. Oerklein Palace St. Dickerson W. G. Gordon Des Moines Grace Turner Eugene Oregon R. J. Lund Winnebago Minn H. H. Tosdal

Estherville Commerce Notes and Local Appointments 1910

Glen Wanamaker becomes clerk at Beymer Hendershot Estherville gains automobile free mail route Chas Nourse moves to Chas Dayton barber shop Marriage licenses issued Peter Hanson Anna Sorenson Frank Wagner Emma Werling Ed Ellis sells west side home buys lots north Minnie Ammon area George Rugtiv John Sandren travel to St Paul W H Waterman on three week Iowa trip Rev Hurd of Pleasantville preaches at local Christian church guest of George Shadle Hugo Horswell on return from Chicago wins fourth prize at International Live Stock Exposition Beef aging in color noted and old griddle cake tips for dipping chops and cutlets.

Glen Wanamaker Beymer & Hendershot Estherville Chas Nourse P. L. Christensen Dayton Heffelfinger Peter Hanson Anna Marie Sorenson Dolliver Frank F. Wagner Emma Werling Armstrong Ed. Ellis West Side Keel George Shadle Hugo Horswell Chicago

Time Now to Make Your Holiday Fruit Cakes

A holiday baking guide urges planning a month ahead for fruit cake year end flavor. It describes neat prep, smaller loaf pans, and storing with oil paper covers. Recipes include a light coconut Holiday Cake and a Pork Cake with molasses and dried fruits.

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