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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1934
Page
1
Ellen, a 17 year old model living with her artist mother, weds Tony after a romance he pursuing Jane, a mysterious socialite. At the Sans Souci party Ellen confronts Jane as Tony’s lifelong friend, while friends arrive and a web of relationships unravels around the couple.
Mrs Hannah Odin of Swea City underwent an operation Friday at Coleman hospital. Mrs Don Woodley, ill at home, remains about the same. Mrs J O Reed of Emmetsburg visited here with her daughter Mrs Charles Wylder. Maurice Salyers went to Ames to visit his wife who was injured in an auto crash two weeks ago. She is improving but will not return to Estherville for about two weeks. Mr and Mrs Arnold Mouritsen went to Sioux City and back. Mouritsen did business there. Mr and Mrs Ira Lucas of Minneapolis spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs F E Martin. Mrs Lucas is known here as Miss Ethel Towsley. Guests at the White home over the weekend included Mrs Frederick Huggins of Cleveland and George Lawrence Avery of Sioux City. Huggins plans to stay all week. Miss Lois Inman visited the Grovers at Bureau Illinois over the weekend. The three children Mary Betty and John will spend Christmas with Miss Inman and other friends.
Residents and visitors share health updates and family news from Coleman hospital. Major operations are reported for Mrs. C. L. Hull Miss Bessie Levi Mrs. Harley Edwards Forrest Hanifan Jr Wanda Fretty and Blanche Brady with others receiving medical care or returning home. Nearby residents announce a birth and several church visitors travel to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
Pattern 8372 offers slim fitted slip designs in sizes 34 to 46 with bust darts and optional shadow proof panel. Requires 3 yards of 39 inch material for size 38. Crepe silk satin or linen options suggested. Send 15 cents per pattern to Patricia Dow in Brooklyn for pattern, name and size. Juvenile Degree of Honor groups meet at city hall with exhibits and Christmas parties planned. A Sunday school class organized for Presbyterian church led by Mrs. Morse.
The text argues that founding an organization on a single leader risks collapse after death. It contrasts popular depictions of Jesus with the bold, fearless disciples Peter and John, whose actions and preaching unsettled authorities and sparked rapid spread of the faith across the Roman world within decades.
Local service and fraternal lodges held elections with officers chosen across Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Eastern Star and Jeptha chapter No 128 R A M in Oscar. Key posts named include presidents vice presidents secretaries treasurers and chaplains with plans for Christmas and year end events.
Easy Aces members gathered Thursday at Mrs Ora Brown home. Auction bridge winner was Mrs Mervin Eike with Mrs Laidley taking traveling prize. Guests included Mrs Milo Davis. Kathleen Deming hosted a Friday night coasting party for girls after school with Lois Ridley Patricia Tott Lola Webber Donna Jean Sondrol Jean Knight Georgia Deming Marie Stelling Werf and Billie Deming assisting with bob sled and supper.
Christmas parties filled club meetings this past week with gift exchanges and festive decorations. O O U club hosted a luncheon at Mrs William McArdle’s home with several members present. W R E club followed with a luncheon and gifts. Biedenby club held a dessert luncheon and bridge, with prizes awarded for high and second high scores.
Forty five women attended a Friday luncheon at the Presbyterian church hosted by the Woman's League. Tables decorated with red Christmas candles framed the event, followed by a business meeting and a program featuring piano selections by Mrs. Shubel Owen. Mrs. N H McKerral led carols as Mrs. Robert Knight read an article on The Origin of Christmas Feasting. Luncheon committee chairs were Mrs. Joe Orvis and Mrs. W G Gordon, with members including Mrs. William Clark and others.
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary are asked to meet Wednesday afternoon in the Legion club rooms at city hall to fill about 2500 Christmas bags with candy and nuts for Santa Claus distribution Saturday. The group will gather at 1 PM and stay as long as needed.
Mr and Mrs Walter Scott entertained Easy Aces club members Monday night at the Robert Lee home. Four tables of bridge determined high score prizes for Mrs Lester Sidies and Robert Lee. Consolation prizes went to Mrs Floyd Horton and Ora Brown, with Floyd Horton earning a traveling prize. Paul Laidley, celebrating a birthday, received a gift and a large cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lester Sidles and Mr and Mrs Merle Moller.
Philharmonic meets tonight at 7 30 at the Presbyterian church and plans a Thursday rehearsal there. All members are urged to attend both sessions.
Mr and Mrs J L Derwick hosted an E O W club dinner with three bridge tables. Women’s high score went to Mrs Fred Ehlers and men’s to R Q O Rogers. Fred Ehlers claimed the traveling prize. Guests included Mr and Mrs R O Rogers and members Mr and Mrs F A Johnson, Mr and Mrs Emil Hoffman, Mr and Mrs F W Heiman, plus the hosts.
Thirteen tables of bridge were played Friday night at the benefit card party sponsored by the White Shrine lodge. Proceeds went to the Shrine hospital for crippled children in Minneapolis. Miss Bernice Clark won the women’s high score prize and George Schryver won the men’s high score prize. A luncheon was served after the games by Mrs. Oscar Fagre, Mrs. Owen Morton, Mrs. Guy Noel and Mrs. William Kerr.
Junior Moser celebrated his ninth birthday Monday by entertaining playmates after school at his home. Guests included Paul Brink Jack Reed Jackie Bush Kenneth Mortensen Junior Nelson Jack Kent Coleman Egertson Jackie Griffith Merle Yule O E Barnes George Buckingham and Bobby Loveland.
Mrs John Lyman and Mrs O H Miller hosted a Thursday bridge tea at the Miller home for twenty four friends. Six tables of bridge were played with pink and blue tallies for scores. Mrs John Greig won high score and Miss Lulu Holcomb second high. A luncheon with pink rose centerpieces followed. Guests included Mrs Lester Heyner, Mrs Max Lynn, Mrs H E Nathanson, Mrs L E Stockdale, Mrs S G Ewen, Mrs B F Hanson, Mrs Carl Moser, Mrs R L Richardson, Mrs E W Kepler, Mrs John Greig, Mrs Leonard Carlson, Mrs Richard Lyman, Mrs Fred Lyman, Mrs Herman Lilleskov, Mrs R C Coleman, Mrs S T Egertson, Mrs George Bale, Mrs William Bale, Mrs Harry Bauman Jr, Mrs Herman Cranky, Mrs George Anderson, Mrs L M Christensen, Miss Lulu Holcomb and Miss Irene Kohl.
A festive radio sale highlights Coronado Mantle at 29.95 and Console at 37.50. Majestics start 24.95 with up to 25 for a 10-tube Coronado oki set. Battery Console complete 33.95. Gamble Stores promotes holiday electronics.
Post holiday menus often disappoint, so thrifty cooks repurpose surplus turkey, cranberries, stuffing and pumpkin. The article offers practical methods to keep meat moist, suggests dishes like turkey shortcake and scalloped chicken, and notes storage tips with foil and fridge routines.
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