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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1940
Page
2
Published weekly by the Vindicator and Republican Co. Adelaide Nichola W. E. Deming serves as Advertising Manager. The paper is entered at the Estherville Post Office in Emmet County, Iowa as second class matter.
Two hundred Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attended the 26th annual Homecoming party at the IOOF hall Monday evening. A 6:30 dinner opened the festivities followed by a program with master of ceremonies Chas. Anderson, a pantomime The Ghost Walked, dances by Miss Moonyean Lundervolden, a solo by Chas. McLane, and a pledge of allegiance.
Sir Knight Winters of Fort Dodge attended the Esdraelon Commandery regular meeting Monday evening for an inspection. A 7:00 PM dinner in the Masonic hall was served by the White Shrine ladies. Afterward, the lodge held a regular meeting and conferred the Temple degree on J. A. Zimmerman.
On Saturday December seventh Estherville hosted an Invitational Lakes Conference Debate Tournament with four rounds from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event featured teams from Estherville Spencer Emmetsburg Algona Spirit Lake Worthington Thompson and more. Critics praised overall strong argument and language while noting room for improvement in refutation and audience adaptation. The gathering included coaches and participants from Worthington Algona Spencer Emmetsburg Estherville Spirit Lake Thompson and other towns.
Mrs George Lyman will entertain Tuesday club members at her home on Wednesday afternoon due to a general Woman’s club meeting. A Christmas gift exchange will highlight the gathering, followed by a 1 30 dessert luncheon and contract bridge in the afternoon.
Members of the Catholic Daughters of America will hold a Christmas party at their regular meeting Tuesday evening. A pot luck supper at 7:00 will precede a brief business session and Christmas gift exchange. Mrs. J. J. O'Rourke oversees the tree and gift swap, with committee chair Mrs. Ray Kennedy and members Mrs. Lawrence Mousel, Mrs. R. R. Tillen, Mrs. Jerry Wegs, and Miss Kathleen Miller assisting.
At a Thursday meeting Mrs. Fred Trevett was re elected president for the coming year. Officers elected include Mrs. Wm Watson vice president Mrs. Wm Hiles secretary Mrs. Charles Nourse corresponding secretary Mrs. H H Tosdal treasurer and Mrs. Sam Johnston historian. An executive board list followed with twelve members. The election came after a luncheon at 12 30 and a Christmas party exchange.
Mrs. George Braley of Portland entertained members of the Pullen family Sunday for a noon dinner in the Blue Room at the Gardston hotel. Decorations matched the holidays as guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Albertson and others from Swea City Gowrie and Estherville, visited after dinner. H N Schrodt of Fort Dodge was back in Estherville Monday on business and to check up on friends.
Hutchinson Ice Cream staff and guests from Mason City division attend an open house at the Mason City plant from 6:00 to 6:00. A dinner program and dancing follow at the Clear Lake country club with Estherville visitors Leo Sanders Patty Lee Sanders Harold Reed and Dorrence Jacobs among those present.
The Estherville Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet this Thursday afternoon, December 12, with a pot luck lunch. It is the final meeting of the year to settle unfinished business. Band leaders should report, and members who owe band assessments are urged to pay before the meeting.
Graettinger and Mrs Spies will depart for California with Ralph Rousseau leading the trip. If California suits them they intend to establish their future home there.
Members of a local evening bridge club and guests shared a 6:00 dinner at Mrs Sadie Kaltvedt s residence Sunday. Afterward they gathered at Miss Mary Mauss s home for a Christmas party and gift exchange with a long list of attendees including Priscilla Booth Fern Jackman Marion McAffee Ruth Penn Kathleen Miller and several others.
Miss Ruby Hemmingson hosted a 9:30 Sunday breakfast for friends at her home. Guests sat at a single large table with a cotton snow centerpiece depicting Santa Claus and his sled. Blue cardboard bells served as place cards and the holiday decor extended to napkins and table settings. Guests included Mary Mauss Priscilla Booth Fern Jackman Marion Mc Affee Rose Anton Jennie Hepp Ruth Penn Kathleen Miller Lois Inman Janet Shott Marion Orvis Genevieve Whaley and Myrtle Waters.
The Degree of Honor plans its annual Christmas party Thursday evening December 12 at the IOOF hall. A 7 30 dinner will be served to members and families with one hot dish rolls and coffee provided. Members are urged to attend and bring a covered dish and donations for the Christmas basket. Committee includes Mrs H H Hansen chair Mrs Leonard Tanger Mrs James Boyle Mrs Otto Grimm Mrs George Kibbee Mrs Jake Taylor and Mrs Mima Wertz. Also noted guests Mr and Mrs Harry Hubbell and daughter of Gowrie visited at Mrs Warren Pullen’s home. Sunday.
Mrs. S H Peterson died suddenly from a heart attack Thursday. Funeral services were held at her home and at the Harris Methodist church with Rev Boyd officiating. Burial was in Harris cemetery. She was born in Germany and came to the United States fifty years ago. Surviving are her husband and nine children including Mrs William Recher of Estherville and Mrs Sophie Folberg and Martin Peterson of Sibley.
A regular North Star Chapter Eastern Star meeting is set for Wednesday evening Birthday night to honor October November and December birthdays. The refreshment committee includes chair Mrs S G Ewen, Mrs Robert Klema, Mr and Mrs Ralph McKay, Mrs George Nichols, Miss Adelaide Nichols, Mrs G K Allen, Mrs Emma Sondrol, Miss Lola Wilson and Mrs Guy Tibbetts.
The Alpha Club will meet at the Methodist church parlors on Friday afternoon December 13 for the annual Christmas exchange and program. Mrs F W Ortmeyer directs devotionals and Mrs Frank Plymesser heads the refreshment committee with members including Mrs Frank Sutton Mrs Everett Logue Mrs Wesley Sutton and Mrs Lyle Schultz.
Jeanette MacDonald advocates color experimentation in film and garden, noting red haired women can wear shades long considered taboo. She cites peach-pink and wine gowns in Bitter Sweet and Sweet Heart as approved looks, while Technicolor tests challenge old rules. Raddy, Nelson pair again for Bitter Sweet at the Grand this Thursday and Friday.
The eV Ricere Legion Auxiliary will not meet Monday due to scheduling issues and an open evening. An official notice will announce the new meeting date later.
The Methodist Women of Christian Service held a festive Friday gathering in the church parlors with Christmas decorations. Mrs. E C Bilney led decorations as Mrs. George Robb opened with prayer. Reports from Miss Mildred Sharpe and Mrs. Elmer Jackson covered district meetings in Storm Lake Algona and Chicago. New recording secretary Mrs. H L McMillan replaced Mrs. Arthur Beatty. The Million Member Movement urged each member to recruit one new member by January 1. A Christmas program featured Miss Vivian Oulman and Ruth Wiley with songs, the junior college sextet performing, and poems read by Mrs. J E B Wilson. Tea followed with Mrs. Ralph LaRue chairing and a committee including Mrs. Sam Johnston and Mrs. Dan Howard.
Members of the Grace Episcopal church Guild meet this Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H Sr Greig. Mrs. John Greig assists as hostess in a small church gathering planned for the day.
The Knights of Pythias invite all members to attend a regular meeting Thursday evening in the lodge club rooms. Members are requested to be present and to bring any necessary notices or items for the meeting.
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