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Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

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Double Ring Wedding at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Minerva Carlson and Arvid C Swanson unite in a double ring ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran with Rev N O Montan officiating. Attendants Ruby Carlson, Leone Carlson, Berns Swanson and Vernon Swanson, 140 guests at a church parlor reception, and a weeklong honeymoon before settling on the Swanson farm in Jay township. Carlson is a Madeira and Monterey teacher, Mankato Teachers College graduate. Swanson homegrown in the community. Also details on Pythian Sisters election and Christmas party plans with officers sworn in January.

Immanuel Lutheran Church P. m N. O. Montan Minerva Carlson F. S. E. Carlson Arvid C. Swanson C . Swanson Gladys Peterson Fairmont Ruby St. Peter and Leone Berns Swanson Vernon C N Swanson Minn Ellen Swanson LeSueur Merriott Davis Lloyd Hansen Sherburn

Past Presidents Elect Officers Monday

Mrs Arthur Fossum hosted the regular meeting of the Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary on South Tenth Street with Mrs R E Gabriel as assisting hostess. G M Donovan was elected president for the coming year and officers named including H B Woodling vice president secret ary and treasurer Leon Pratt historian L J Mousel flower chair E E Smith press correspondent. A Christmas gift was planned for a disabled World War nurse in Arizona. Lunch followed hosted by Mrs Fosum and Mrs Gabriel.

Arthur Fossum American Legion Auxiliary South Tenth Street R. E. Gabriel G. M. Donovan Parley H. BE. Woodling Leon Pratt L. J. Mousel E. E. Smith

Follow Up Meeting at McKoy Home Tuesday

An Estherville township follow up meeting was held at the home of Mrs. T. J. McKoy Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Ed Carlson, leader, presided as the lesson was presented. dinner was prepared by the group. The menu featured tomato juice cocktail, escalloped meat, baked sweet potatoes in cream, curled celery, rolls, butter, baked fudge and coffee. Poultry problems were discussed, and Mrs. Isadore Nepps presented the fifteen minute health contest. Those present included Mrs. T. J. McKay, dirs Edmoparieon Bra, Chas pee es, Mrs. Bert Swanden, Mrs. Dave Ingvall, Mrs. Edwin Wempe, and Mrs. Isadore Neppl.

Estherville Township T. J. McKoy Ed. Carlson Isadore Nepps T. J. McKay Dirs Edmoparieon Bra Chas Peees Bert ‘Swandén Dave Ingvall Edwin Wempe Isadore Neppl

Weber Couple Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Pete Weber attended Spirit Lake celebration honoring Ora Weber and spouse for their fiftieth anniversary A family noon dinner followed by an informal social afternoon friends and relatives gathered including all their children and families yesterday event marked by warm well wishes.

Pete Weber Spirit Lake Ora Weber Webers

Lincoln P T A Christmas program at Recreation Room meeting

Lincoln P T A schedules Friday meeting in the school Recreation room with a second and third grade Christmas program. After the program a short business session and refreshments follow, with a long committee list and various pupil performers named for tunes and nativity readings.

Lincoln P. T. A Alfred Burrell Harry Perkins Evan Higgins Otis Lang C. J. Mathieson M. L Russell Baby Ross Delores Sampson Diana Shirley Ingvall Patsy Dean Case Snooks Doree Crawford Shepherds Thomas Storey The Wise Men Russell Morris Mary Delores Blom Joseph Keith Baker Gilbert Amdahl Merle Johnson Donald Sifrit Jack Rhodes Dickie Ditsworth Malverne Molver

Estherville Lutheran Services and Christmas Program

Estherville Lutheran holds Sunday services at 11:00 with Rev. C. M. Hanson delivering the message and a 10:00 Sunday school. An offering supports Home Missions. Christmas program practice at 2:80 p.m. Choir practice Wednesday at 9:00. confirmation Saturday 9:30. Union State Line Church hosts: Ladies aid Wednesday 2:30. congregational meeting to discuss pension plan. preaching mission begins Friday 2:30 with sessions through Sunday. Everyone welcome.

C. M. Hanson Our Church Hanson Christ State Line Union State Line Church Ladies Aid Henry Gilbert Herman Schneckloth Herbert Shelgren C. M. ‘Hanson

God the Preserver of Man Lesson in Christ Scientist Churches

The December 15 Sunday lesson in all Churches of Christ, Scientist centers on God as the preserver of man with Scriptures from Psalm 16 5 and Proverbs 2 6 8 and selections from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. The Golden Text declares that wisdom comes from the Lord and He guides the paths of His saints.

God Churches of Christ Scientiat Mary Baker Eddy

Sunday church service and Christmas program rehearsal

The English service will be held next Sunday morning at 10 45. Sunday school starts at 10 00. All children and teachers are asked to assemble in the church basement next Saturday afternoon at 2 00 to rehearse the Christmas program.

Wallingford Lutheran notices and schedule

W R Wallingford Lutheran announces Sunday school next Sunday at 10 a m and services on Sunday December 22 at 2 30 p m Prayer meeting Monday at 8 p m Choir rehearsal Friday at 8 p m The confirmation class meets Saturday at 1 30 p m Welcome to our services Pastor A K Gaard leads the congregation.

A. K. Gaard

Immanuel Lutheran and Community Christmas Plans

Raymond M. Olson leads Immanuel Lutheran with a 1 30 service at the W I Bryan home and Sunday school at 9 00. Divine service next Sunday at 11 15 with Holy Communion. Ladies aid meets Dec 18 afternoon. Rev Fred D Sawyer presides with church school at 9 45 and morning service at 10 50 featuring a choir. The Messiah to be presented at the Presbyterian church with a 2 30 gathering for pagent participants and a 6 30 Young peoples meeting. no evening service.

Fred D. Sawyer Young Peoples Presbyterian Church

Wake Methodist Church Candlelight Service and Meeting

The Wake Methodist Church reports events led by Pastor F. W. Ortmeyer. The Alpha club meets Friday at 2 30 p m. Sunday school starts at 10 a m with all teachers and scholars urged to attend. Morning worship at 11 a m. Both choirs sing. Youth meet at 5 30 p m in the Brotherhood room for the annual Candlelight Christmas service and party.

Alpha Club Brotherhood

Hi Lo Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon

Members of the Hi Lo bridge club gathered Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Geo Kibbee for a 1:30 dessert luncheon. They then played auction bridge at two tables to finish the afternoon.

Mrs. Kibbee Hi-Lo

Hedy Lamarr Seeks To Break Glamorous Label

Hedy Lamarr reportedly wants to shed the glamorous image by altering her smile, with rumors she may have front teeth pulled to change her look. The remark highlights the actress’s desire for a more serious public persona.

Hedy Lamarr

Kay Kyser Film at the Grand Promises Mystery

Kay Kyser stars in You'll Find Out a planned gay house party turns eerie as a murder plot unfolds involving Peter Lorre and his notorious screen foes. The Grand screens Sunday and Monday with Kyser and his band drawn into danger amid a swank birthday party setting.

Kay Kyser Kyser Peter Lorre

Dunnell Election Results Show Light Voter Turnout

In Dunnell Minnesota only 69 votes were cast of the usual 143 Tuesday. G. E. Heyman re elected treasurer and E. G. Swanson re elected clerk with 34 votes. Wm Roggon received 31 as a striker candidate. A. M. Peterson re elected justice of the peace L. A. Peterson re elected constable Rudolph Matthies elected councilman for 3 years with 39 votes. Beulah Schultz resigns from Farm Security office to take higher post in Ames. Mrs. H. S. Greig attends death in Minneapolis. Sunday evening service canceled to attend the Messiah at the Presbyterian church. Chummy Couples Club meets Monday 7 pm for a covered dish dinner and Christmas decorating.

The Presbyterian Church

Marriages Reported in Early December 1920 Vindicator

Miss Florence Kilgore and Claude Griffith wed in Jackson Minnesota on December 2. Miss Edith Nelson and Victor Mortenson tied the knot December 1 at the Estherville Lutheran parsonage with Rev Berge performing the ceremony.

Vindicator and Republican Florence Kilgore Claude Griffith Jackson Minn Edith Nelson Victor Mortenson Estherville Lutheran Church Berge

Local social notes and crime report from the papers

Misses Orlo Lambert, Helen Osher, Susan White and Elizabeth Eldred hosted a Saturday party at the White home for football players. Archie Cole departed for Detroit to study auto mechanics. Mildred Taylor travels to Sioux City and Des Moines for family visit and stenographic work. Rev. L P Phillips and family moved into the parsonage. Fletcher Snyder welcomed a baby girl born Nov. 29. Ethel Robinson’s marriage reported. Mrs. Emil Lee dies in California trip. Grant Griffin, held for murder, claims his father died from a fall, but authorities suspect foul play.

Mony Orlo Lambert Helen Osher Susan White Elizabeth Eldred Peterson Waterloo Archie Cole Detroit Mich Mildred Taylor Sioux City Des Moines The Christian Church L P Phillips North Sixth Street Fletcher Snyder Ethel Robinson Emil Lee California Grant Griffin

Local Officers Elected For Farmers Institute Meet

From Dec 14 1910 issues of the Vindicator and Republican a list of officers elected for the Farmers Institute to be held February 17 and 18 includes Ed Converte as president J R Horswell vice president A J Rhodes secretary John Bragg treasurer and a board of directors Adam Anderson Grumb James Ressell P C Bread H W Woods I J Robinson Chas Blakey Asa R Horswell and James Welch New IOOF lodge officers J J Buckley N G C G Carpenter W G Anderson sec’y H O Sillge financial sec’y James Espeset treas Masonic officers John Ross W M Jay Johnston A W Sam Tangen S W A A Halleck sec’y W H Davis treasurer Other news notes Mr Nelson arrives from Cherokee to work at F M Shadle Mercantile Co Mrs Lew Mathwig leaves for Lisbon N D after telegram about grandson Arthur Koenecke Minnie Munson becomes collector for Estherville Telephone Exchange Wilcox buys John Lucas delivery drag line and Mr and Mrs David Fitzgerald move to Los Angeles for new home Dave Rierson returns from Redfield S D Mr and Mrs Charlie Sleninger of White S D visit Frank Hornby family

Farmers Institute Ed. Converte J. R. Horswell A J Rhodes John Bragg Adam Anderson Grumb James Ressell P. C. Bread H W Woods I J Robinson Chas. Blakey Asa R Horswell James Welch Ioof Lodge J J Buckley N. G C. G. Carpenter Lew Mathwig Huntington Lisbon North Dakota Arthur Koenecke Minnie Munson Estherville

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