Stores To Be Open Evenings In Estherville Holiday Schedule
Stores in Estherville will stay open evenings Dec 17 to Dec 23 until 9 p m Most grocery stores may not open in the evening until week end or Monday Regular hours observed on Dec 21 and Dec 24 closing at 6 30 p m Barber shops stay open until 9 p m Dec 20 and Dec 28 closing at 6 30 p m Christmas eve The schedule follows a merchant poll aiming to ease holiday shopping constraints.
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Estherville
Mondday
Former Superior Lady Josephine Clump Dies in Los Angeles
Mrs. Josephine Clump, formerly of Superior, died in a Los Angeles hospital from complications after a fall that fractured her hip. She had moved to Los Angeles to live with her daughter Mrs. Graham Harris after her husband’s death. Survived by daughter Mrs. Harold Cook of Spokane and sister‑in‑law Mrs. Hannah Wade of Superior. Funeral services were held in Los Angeles with burial there.
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Josephine Clump
Superior
Los Angeles
Calif
Clump
Graham Harris
Harris
California
Harold Cook
Spokane
Wash
Hannah Wade
War recruiting office reopens in Fort Dodge
The United States Army recruiting office at Fort Dodge city hall has reopened under Sargt. Robert Hall. Young men aged 18 to 35 who are physically fit may apply for enlistment in all branches. If they pass preliminary tests they proceed to final examination and oath of service.
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Pontmiistresa Clara
Kennedy
United States Army
Fort. “Dodge
Sargt
Robert
Hall
Army
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Christmas card offer by Vindicator urged now
Persons interested in the Christmas card offer from the Vindicator are urged to act at once. With each year's subscription, new or renewal, a free assortment of Christmas cards printed with the subscriber's name is included. A magazine gift option is also offered for a small extra amount. Visit the office to discuss these offers.
Reunion of Estherville alumni in New York fires up memories
A letter from Ralph Mahlum describes a recent Estherville High School Alumni reunion in New York at The Garden Grill. Seventeen friends gathered after long separations, sharing stories, smiles, and warm fellowship as they enjoyed a festive dinner and caught up with long‑lost classmates including Lila Verne Broms, Dick Morne, Bob Morse, and Gale.
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Ralph Mahlum
New York
Estherville
Mahlum
Church Committee For China Relief
New York City
Estherville High School
Esthervillanet
Lila Verne Broms
Dick Morne
Bob ‘Morse
Gale
Joint Christmas Program Draws Four Lincoln Schools
Nearly four hundred pupils from Lincoln Jackson McKinley and Roosevelt grade buildings will perform at the Roosevelt auditorium at 8:00 p m on Thursday evening December 19 The program features four choruses scrip tural readings pantomime and musical numbers by Junior High and grade choruses girls and boys glee clubs sextet and quartet A Thursday afternoon show for grade pupils is planned No admission charge Doris Remster supervises with grade teachers assisting
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Lincoln
Jackson
McKinley
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Auditorium
Doris Remster
Tire from crashed plane found on Spirit Lake shore
Roy Goggins and Purl Rost dragged from Spirit Lake a tire of the airplane that recently crashed there. Rost displayed the 8 ply non puncture tire and inner tube at Gene Rost's service station in Estherville. The smooth scraped surface drew many visitors to the scene.
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Goggins
Roy Goggins
Purl Rost
Spirit Lake
Rost
Estherville
Gene Rost
Eodyear Brand
Small Fire at I. N. Saylers Home
Sparks from the chimney set fire to I. N. Saylers residence about 6:00 PM. The fire department responded and extinguished the blaze before serious damage. A small hole burned in the roof and no injuries were reported.
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I. N. Saylers
Winter Dips 13 Degrees as Es sixthville Recalls Cold
Es sixthville endures a sharp cold snap as readings drop from 9 above at noon to 7 above by 11 AM. The harsh weather persists into the afternoon with forecasts predicting continued chill. In social notes, Cecil Rhodes, John Morse and Virginia Hillard, Vance Hilliard with Dorothy, Gretchen Smith, Carol Jean Crim, and Serge Agadjanian gather with about seventeen others in a lively evening. Marian Fagre cannot attend due to a Boston call. Lief Dahl also misses the event. Ralph R. Mablum sends greetings and updates.
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Cecil Rhodes
John Morse
Virginia Hilliard
Vance Hilliard
Dorothy
New Yorker
Gretchen Smith
Carol Jean Crim
Serge Agadjanian
Marian Fagre
Boston
Lief Dahl
Ralph R
Mablum
Santa arrives in Estherville for Christmas events
Plans are set for Estherville on Saturday December 14 as the Rock Island Railway runs a special diesel into town at 1 30 pm to bring Santa and sacks of candy for children. Candy distribution begins at 2 pm at city hall with separate routes for young and older kids. festive scenes light the park and city buildings as carols echo.
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Santa Claus
Estherville
Rock Island Railway
Santa
Rock Island
Witherville
Emmet County Rural Teachers Chorus
Emmet County State Bank
F. J. White
South 9Th Street
Highway 17 South
Algona Attorney Injured in Fall
E. J. Van Ness, a longtime Algona attorney and Rosuth bar member since 1908, suffered a back fracture after a fall down stairs and was placed in a steel cast at Kossuth hospital. His condition was reported favorable as he approaches his 62nd birthday on Christmas Day.
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E. J. van Ness
Algona
Kossuth Hospital
VanNess
Estherville Packing Co Promises Job Protections
The Estherville Packing Company pledges to protect the jobs of employees drafted into the army during the first peacetime draft. Reinstatement requires an honorable discharge and a reinstatement request within 40 days of discharge. While in training, the firm will maintain group insurance but will drop accident coverage. commendable cooperation with the government.
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Estherville Packing Company
Rebekahs Attend Spirit Lake Meeting Night Dinner
Thirty one members of the local Rebekah lodge traveled to Spirit Lake for a lodge meeting. Esterville drill team performed the work, the meeting opened with a chicken dinner with Esterville members as guests. A social evening followed with business and get acquainted time.
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Rebekah Lodge
Spirit Lake
Esterville
Eatherville
Bowling league sees Elks hold lead in first half
In the city league bowling tourney, Elks remain first, taking two of three from Junior College Faculty. Gardston Hotel boys drop two to Motor Supply, while Estherville Packers beat Hamm's Beer. Sidles Grocery topples Daily News, Frank's Place sweeps Betsy Ross bakers. High series honors go to Badgley 677. high game 229 by Marv Berg. Motor Supply leads pins at 2872, Gardston Hotel 2369. ELKS CLUB 1st 2nd 3rd
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Elks
Gardston Hotel Boys
Motor Supply
Hamm's
Estherville Packers
Sidles Grocery
Daily News Boys
Frank
Betsy Ross Bakers
Badgley
Marv Berg
The
Lee
the News
Gardston Hotel
Wth
Elks Club
Hackett
Berg
Goecke Oe
Amdahl Ee Vee
Sande Pees
Starr
Sandeepatt
Snodgrass
Palmer
Kirlin
Inc. H.C
Gardston
Tate de A Howard
Reed
Brinkman
Tate
Motor Supply Recher
Hamms Beer
Kruse Ae Vows
Williamson
Harry Golla
Houts
Herman Golla
Ing HC
Warrington
Otto
Doyle
MacKenzie
McGratheeene
Sam
W-I
Franks Pl
Esther
Daily News
Hamms Ber
Betsy Ross
Sidles
D-X Oilers
JC Faculty
McGrath
Bowler Standings Highlight City League Leaders
Warrington leads the city league bowlers with an average of 1174, while McGrath is close at 178. Hackett and Badgley sit tied at 192, with Williamson and Reed at 166 and 165 respectively. several teams and players are listed with scores and standings.
Urges drafted men to keep jobs until called
State director Charlee H. Grahl urges employers to hold jobs for men called under the selective service law until they know they have passed all entrance exams. He commends firms paying the difference between army pay and salaries, and welcomes discharged men back to their jobs. Iowa reports 34 of 222 drafted could not pass the Army physical.
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Charlee H. Grahl
Grahl
Iowa
Army
Navy and
Marine Corps
V.R
Emmet County League adopts paid chapter plan
At a Ringsted meeting Emmet county League members voted unanimously to establish paid membership and form separate town chapters. Each chapter will run its own affairs and officers, with the county board electing a president, vice president, and secretary treasurer to coordinate county conservation projects. The county plans to begin reorganizing once arrangements are in place and stresses the conservation officer’s educational role rather than snoop work. Estherville students head home for a three week Christmas vacation from Iowa University December 20, with classes ending then.
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Emmet
Ringsted
League
State Conservation Commission
E. M. Wogen
County League
Estherville 1
Iowa University
Messiah Will Be Presented by Estherville Choir
Estherville music lovers will hear Handel's Messiah performed by the Estherville Philharmonic Society on Sundays December 15 and 22 at 8:00 p m in the Presbyterian church. The 57 voice chorus directed by Raymond Minkler features Mrs June Caldwell organ and Miss Berna Hansen piano with Rev Fausnaugh reading.
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Estherville
George Frederic Handel
Raymond Minkler
June Caldwell
Berna Hansen
Fausnaugh
Ed Doudna
Doudna
Presbyterian Church
Nylene Doudna
Wethern
Mrs. Caldwell
Darlene Logan
Miss Doudna
Postoffice Windows Open On Saturday Afternoons
Postmistress Clara Kennedy announces that the post office windows will remain open Saturday afternoons December 14 and 21. It has been the custom to close at noon but due to Christmas mailing they will stay open to accommodate the public.
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Clara Kennedy
Postoffice
Local Market Prices for Hens and Grains
Market listings show heavy hens over six pounds and over five pounds, light and Leghorn hens, heavies and springs, and pullet eggs with varied weights. Also listed are cream varieties, oats, plax, soybeans, corn, barley, and hogs with assorted prices and measures.
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Gilbert & Sullivan
Elizabeth Hughes
Harriet Holland
I. N. Salyers Home
John Paul Jones
U. S. Navy
Oliver Hazard Perry
Lake Erie
Fort Sumter
Cyrus Field
Atlantic Cable
Atlantic
John G. Pershing
France
Paul Derringer
Sinclair Lewis
John Barrymore
Charles McNary
Freeman Gosden
Eddie Anderson
Herbert Hoover
Warren Harding
Andrew Jackson
Woodrow Wilson
Stan Sahy
Mibarju
Beivoe
Rosa
Eldonts
Ebekahs
City League
Higgins
Osmundson
Bacon Wee Eees
Aalborg
Tynes
County Conservation League
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