Community plans Christmas baskets for Estherville
A city hall meeting chaired by Chas Bixby organized the Christmas basket effort for Estherville. A committee led by Mrs H E Nathanson will collect names of homes needing baskets and solicit food items to fill them at the south basement city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Chas. Bixby
H. E. Nathanson
K. K. Nau
J. J. Harker
Robert Knight
Jas. Rainey
Fred Trevett
A. Lough
Lou Wanamaker
G. H. Morse
F. J. Kennedy
Nathanson
Gail Morse
Junior Choir Presents Christmas Cantata Hail Messiah
The Young Peoples choir of the Presbyterian church presents a Christmas cantata The Messiah as a vesper service Sunday afternoon December 18 at 4 30 in the church auditorium. Chorus personnel include sopranos altos tenors and basses with Dorothy Ehlers directing and Mrs John Cramer at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
The
Presbyterian Church
Evelyn Norby
Fae Albertson
Ruth Raife
Jane McKerrn
Gretchen Raife
Violet McAffee
Mary Rhodes
Elizabeth Rhodes
Maxine Callendar
Vaunita Brown
Eleanor Brown
Ruth Penn
Eleanor Orvis
Margaret Trevett
Ethelyn Wolding
LaVen Brown
Everald Anderson
Peggy Fisher
Joe Pannell
Donald Duncan
Romaine Collins
Edward Wilson
Henry Hale
Curt Lindholm
Fred Albertson
Wiliam Heidke
Gail Collins
Willam Anderson
Bernard Jackson
Dorothy Ehlers
Directo
John Cramer
K of P Elect Officers for New Year 1932
Officers for 1932 were elected Thursday at the K of P hall on Lincoln street. L. E. White became chancellor commander with Lee Eveleth as vice chancellor and W. A. Schultz as prelate. Other officers named include LeRoy Thrush master of arms Frank Elden keeper of records and seals C. A. Dayton master of finance and exchequer Geo. Lucas inner guard and Melvin Warren outer guard. White named trustee for three years. Will Cohklin knighted, degree work also given. Installation planned for first Thursday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
Lincoln Street
L. E. White
Lee Eveleth
W. A. Schultz
LeRoy Thrush
Frank Elden
C. A. Dayton
Geo. Lucas
Melvin Warren
Mr. White
Will Cohklin
Car radio confiscation sparks county dispute
A confiscated Buick with a long‑wave radio, seized by liquor agents alongside gallon cans of alkihol, becomes the subject of a heated local dispute. County officials balk at storage costs, while county attorney Johnston reveals plans to buy the radio from the state, noting its long‑wave capabilities versus the state’s short‑wave equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Dr West Farm Auction Near Armstrong
Dr G H West of Armstrong auctions on the old Carl Hansen farm 5 miles south and 1 mile west Friday Dec 16. Sale features 21 head of cattle 40 hogs and a good line of machinery plus 30 tons of alfalfa hay in the barn. Lunch at noon, sale starts 12:30, clerked by The First Trust and Savings Bank of Armstrong. Rinderknecht and Hansen cry the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. West
Armstrong
Carl Hansen
Rinderknecht
Hansen
First Trust and Savings Bank of Armstrong
Johnston files two informations for trial
County attorney Wm Johnston has filed informations against Joe Steele for resisting arrest and against LeRoy Dalley 19 for receiving stolen property. Steele has been at liberty since July 13 when Chief John Lilley tried to take him to jail for drunkenness. Dalley was arrested with stolen freight depot items from Dunnell last Thursday night. He said he did not steal the auto accessories but received them from his brother Wm Daley who has since left town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Joe Steele
LeRoy Dalley
Steele
Liberty
John Lilley
Young Dailey
Dunnell
Wm. Dailey
Infant Passes In Brief Of Waterman Family Tragedy
Mr and Mrs Howard Waterman mourn the loss of their infant son born Wednesday evening who lived only an hour. The baby was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery on Thursday. The family includes four other children Bertha Olive Charles and Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Waterman
Oak Hill Cemetery
Bertha
Olive
Charles
Russell
Aged Terril Woman Dies Monday Night
May Adella Beach of four miles east of Terril died Monday night at her home. Her body was taken to Mahlum and Anderson funeral parlors. Burial will be in Sac City, her former home. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 o clock in the Terril church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Adella Beach
Terris
Mahlum and Anderson Undertaking
Sac City
Terril
The Origins of Santa Claus From Saint Nicholas
The piece traces Saint Nicholas of Myra as the historic bishop whose generosity inspired modern Santa Claus. It notes his wealth from his merchant father, the legend of the gold purse in a hearth, and how stockings began. It also mentions influences from pagan good fairies, Russia’s red costume, and Lapland reindeer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Nicholas
Nicholas
Myria
Lycia
Asia Minor
Santa Claus
Russia
Lapland
Season's First Farm Sale Brings Strong Prices at Morten Sale
The season's first closing out sale of Adolph Morten sen near Coliver on Tuesday December 6 drew good prices for cows at 30 dollars horses at 45 dollars and most buyers paid cash. Other livestock and machinery sold well. Few sales are listed for the coming season as farmers standby hoping for better times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Mortensen
Colliver
Hopig
Four men plead not guilty in Emmet county liquor theft case
Ed O'Neil of Graettinger Clarence Freed of Estherville Roy Lowman of Wallingford and William Nock of Graettinger appeared before Judge Davidson in Estherville. They pled not guilty to larceny in the night time. Bonds delayed trial until the January term opening January 23. Each has signed written confessions to stealing 187 gallons of confiscated alcohol from the courthouse basement on May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed O'Neil
Graettinger
Clarence Freed
Estherville
Emmet Court House
Davidson
Roy Lowman
Wallingford
William Nock
Freed
O'Neill
Farm Home 18 Destroyed by Fire Thursday
A farm home known as the Pelee Klein place southwest of Estherville burned to the ground on Thursday. Ralph Cummins family occupants escaped with their household effects saved and are staying with the Roy Klein family. The blaze began in the roof and grew too strong before it was stopped by on site equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelee Klein
Estherville
Ralph Cummins
Roy Klein
Iowa City hospital toy drive appeals for children
The children's hospital in Iowa City asks for toys to be kept at the facility for young patients to play with during their stay. Emmet county children are among those served. drop off toys with Miss Effie Adams at the city hall now or after the holidays for delivery to Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
Emmet County
Effie Adams
City Hall
Leaves for California Home
Mrs. H. A. Dunham departed Monday evening for her Pasadena home in California after visiting Estherville Armstrong and Spring Valley Minnesota with relatives for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
H. A. Dunham
Pasadena
Califoria
Dunham
Estherville
Armstrong
Spring Valley
Minn
Fire Destroys Nathanson Service Station and Nearby Home
Early Friday a fire destroyed the Nathanson service station on Lincoln street and damaged a nearby residence owned by A Fisher. The blaze started in a rear room with oil and supplies stored inside. The Van Valkenburg family escaped with little clothing, losing most possessions. The Nathanson building and a cottage also belonged to Fisher and Weber families. the cottage sustained heavy charring but occupants escaped. The fire department saved the B B Anderson elevator across the street as embers sparked the roof of the office annex. Nathanson’s loss is estimated near 15000 with heavy insurance, while Fisher plans a spring rebuild. Nathanson will relocate auto service operations in Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathanson
Lincoln Street
A. Fisher
A. T. van Valkenburg
Myron van Valkenburg
George van Valkenburg
Mr. Fishers
Peter Weber
Webers
B. B. Anderson
Fisher
Estherville
Fifteen Stars Cast in Lead Roles of Giant Drama
The Grand Theater presents If I Had a Million with Gary Cooper George Raft Wynne Gibson and others in a star packed cast. Bennett plays the millionaire distributing wealth to nine random beneficiaries including a marine a forger a murderer and an aging vaudeville actress. Co E S to Elect North Star chapter of Eastern Star holds regular meeting and officer election Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Theater
Rank
Hollywood
Gary Cooper
George Ratt
Wynne Gibson
Charles Laughton
Jack Oakie
Bennett
Cooper
Miss Gibson
Raft
Raymond
Laughton
Ruggles
Miss Skipworth
Miss Robson
Co. E. S
North Star
Eastern Star
Junior play to be given Wednesday at Roosevelt auditorium
The Roosevelt auditorium hosts It Won’t Be Long Now a three act farce by the junior class directed by Miss Gertrude Dudley. Charlies Fisher and Miss Florence Norby lead a large cast in the tale of Robert Preston a stingy businessman given 24 hours to live. W R Edmund Callendar left Tuesday for a short visit with the Spande family in Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Auditorium
Gertrude Dudley
Robert Preston
Charlies Fisher
Florence Norby
Edmund Callendar
O. J. Spande
Sioux Falls
Stolen Ford V-8 Located Near Omaha
A telegram from Omaha auto theft chief reported a Ford V-8 coupe stolen from Dr. C. E. Birney on Friday night December 2 located on the outskirts of Omaha. Two detectives watched the car. no one claimed it. Suspect Wm Dailey, linked to Dec 1 depot robberies, fled to Omaha. car later showed a Palo Alto county plate from Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Theft Bureau of
Omaha
W. G. Gordon
C. E. Birney
Dailey
Huntington
Dunnell
Storm Lake
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Letters to Santa Claus from Estherville children in 1932
The Vindicator prints a batch of letters to Santa from local youngsters. Lloyd Athey asks for a bugle horn ice skates molding clay two guns and an electric train. Bertha Hennick requests a doll and doll bed and a ring. Kathleen and Georgia Deming seek mittens and toys. George Weiland asks for a mouth organ. Readers are urged to write in before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Lloyd
C. J. Hennick
Bertha Hennick
Estherville
Iowa
Santa
Kathleen Mac Deming
Georgia Deming
Frank Weiland
James C Benton Dies After Weeklong Illness
James Courtland Benton 21 son of Mr and Mrs James E Benton died Saturday morning at the Benton home following a week with pneumonia He studied at Betherville Junior College after attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln The Estherville resident was known as Sunny and active in college life His body lay in state at Sternberg funeral chapel then moved to Brunswick for services and burial Pallbearers included Edmund Callendar Charles Sheldon Kenneth Turner Parker Bennett Bud Hipple Gaylord Hower Honorary pallbearers were Jack Hepp Richard Turner George Bag an Peter Peterson George Smith and Kenneth Lunding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Courtland Benton
James E. Benton
Benton
North Sixth Street
Tie
Betherville Junior College
University of Nebraskia
Lincoln
Esthelville
Fairbury
Neb
Rock Island
Brunswick
J. F. Benton
Fairbury High School
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Estherville
Sunny
Sternberg
A. G. Bailey
Edmund Callendar
Charles Sheldon
Kenneth Turner
Parker Bennett
Bud Hipple
Gaylord Hower
Jack Hepp
Richard Turner
Geo. Bagan
Peter Peterson
George Smith
Kenneth Lunding
Vergil Johnson Mourns Passing of Father
Vergil Johnson, manager of the Estherville cooperative, received word Saturday of the critical condition of his father A. A. Johnson, 65, at Fertile. Mr and Mrs Johnson left for Fertile. The father died Sunday after a spring illness with heart disease. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Fertile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vergil Johnson
Estherville
Well Known Men of Community Die This Week
Arthur Amdahl fatally injured Sunday at Nasby home near Petersburg while pumping. skull fracture, died three hours later at Birney hospital. Born 1899 Estherville. married 1919 Leone Shapley. five children Betty Mae Donald Lana Vera Delores. Surviving mother Augusta. brothers Clarence Sibley Selmer. sisters Augusta Estherville Eliza Sioux Falls. Funeral Wednesday 1 30 from home and 2 from Estherville Lutheran Church with Rev Mathre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Amdahl
Nasby
Petersburg
Birney
Arthur Oliver Amdahl
Estherville
Sigvald
Augusta Amdahl
Amdahl
Augusta Amdal
Clarence
Sibley
Selmer
Augusta
Eliza
Sioux Falls
Ss. D
N. 4Th Street
Fistherville Lutheran Church
South 10Th Street
Rev
L. A. Mathre
Prominent Halfa Farmer J K Berven Dies
J K Berven 66 died at his Halfa home Sunday afternoon about five o clock. He had lived in Halfa for years, coming from Montana, with stints in Chokio Minnesota before returning. Known for community involvement, he leaves widow Evelyn Chicago. three sons Oscar Martin Allen at home. daughter Evelyn. sisters in Washington and California. brother K Berven of Haifa and other relatives. Funeral Wednesday at 1:00 p m at home and 2:00 p m at High Lake Church.
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Halfa
J. K. Berven
Mr. Berven
Montana
Chokio
Minn
Tie
Evelyn
Chicago
Oscar
Martin
Allen
Thervold Olson
Estherville
K. Berven
Haifa
Washington
Los Angeles
Calif
High Lake Church
Jens Henricksen Prominent in Home Community
Jens Henricksen aged 69 died Monday morning of a heart attack in Ringsted. Born April 7, 1863 in Vallerys Denmark he moved to Illinois in 1872 and later Humboldt before settling in Ringsted. He lived on farms, served St Pauls Lutheran church, on the Sunday school staff, choir, and as congregation president. A community leader, he served on the town council and school board and directed Farmers Savings Bank. Funeral services were held at St. Pauls with burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringsted
Jeens Henricksen
Henricksen
Jens Henricksen
Vallerys
Denmark
Illinois
Humboldt
Kristine Nelsen
Rolfe
Farmers Savings Bank
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Father of the Late Geo Anderson Dies Monday
John O. Anderson 89 of Dunnell, father of the late George FE Anderson of this city who died near Sherburn in November, passed away at his Dunnell home Monday. A City War veteran and Dunnell pioneer, he had been ill months from infection after a chopping accident. Survived by widow, one daughter Mrs Francis Swite and a son Theo, with services Thursday at the Swedish Lutheran Church Dunnell. E M Heats is seriously ill with pneumonia in Community hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Anderson
John O. Anderson
Dunnell
George FE. Anderson
Sherburn
Anderson
Francis Swite
Anderson Homestead
Theo. Andersons
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K OF P’s
DR. West
Oe Johnston
Louise M. Comstock
Mortensen
Ed O’neil
Fisher House
Bella of
Bethlehem
Church of Nativity
Birney Ford
Vindicator
Republican
Lloyd Athey
Alvin Everett
Betty Lou
Bussa Dolliver
Towa
George Weiland
W. I. Branagan
Jas. C. Benton
Arthur O. Amdahl
E. M. Heats
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