Farewell Inners Gather for California Bound Guests
Spirit Lake hosts held a Sunday buffet for seven guests soon to move to California. Jed Nelson and Harvey Cox head west from Estherville with their families, while Mrs Virginia Reid and Charles Reid of Estherville plan winter visits with Mrs William Pitts. Mrs W L Reid accompanies. The group also plans a covered-dish lunch to end the evening. Bertha Benson departs for Phoenix to establish her future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don ‘King
Spirit Lake
California
Jed Nelson
Inglewood
Calif
Harvey ‘Cox
Estherville
Nelson
West
C. L. Cox
W. L. ‘Reid
Charles Reid
William H. Pitts
Virginia Reid
Spirit
Lake Beacon
Christmas party and PTA meeting notices
The American Home department of the Woman Club will hold a Christmas party on Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the Sidles home. Members should bring a ten cent gift for the exchange. The McKinley PTA meets Wednesday evening December 17 at 8 PM with a program titled Christmas in Other Lands featuring students. Social committee chaired by Mrs Weaver and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womany Club
Wm. Sidles
McKinley Pta
Weaver
Steward
Rolland Shannon
Joe Hurst
G. Olson
J. M. Frederickson
Sampson
White Shrine to Hold Regular Meeting on Wednesday
White Shrine will hold its regular meeting Wednesday night December 1st. A class of candidates will be initiated. Calvary Shrine of Spirit Lake has been invited to join the evening. After the Ceremonial a Christmas party and gift exchange will follow. Luncheon committee includes Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Knudsen, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cramer, Miss Eliza Welst and Miss Clara Suss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine
Calvary Shrine of
Spirit Lake
Dennis Knudsen
J. H. Cramer
Eliza Welst
Clara Suss
Christmas Party Plans At Ladies Club Meeting
Mrs A Cramer and Mrs Harry Jones will assist as hosts at the annual Christmas party. Club members will enjoy a gift exchange with the mystery sisters. Mrs William Clark and Mrs Bert Swanson oversee the afternoon program. Roll call prompts members to recite a Christmas verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
As ‘A. Cramer
Royal Neighbors to Convene Regular Meeting and Party
The Royal Neighbors will hold a regular meeting Wednesday evening at 9:00 in the IOOF hall. The agenda includes the annual election of officers followed by a Christmas party. Members are asked to bring a gift for the exchange.
Estherville Local Injured Woman After Sidewalk Fall
Mrs C E Ingvall was seriously injured last week when she fell on a broken sidewalk in Estherville business district. Her right arm was wrenched and her side bruised, confining her to bed with her daughter Mrs Art Sifrit nursing her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Ingvall
Estherville
Art Sifrit
Births and marriages listed in Vindicator notices
A December 1911 Vindicator and Republican item notes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Charles Coon on December 8. Boyd Henri and Miss Mabel Pollock wed December 9 at the bride’s uncle’s home in Boone, to reside in Estherville. Other items include trips, visits, and moves such as George Skewis’ Portland Seattle visit, Francis Kellum visiting from Denver, and J A Barrett relocating to Green River Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coon
Boyd Henri
Estherville
Mabel Pollock
Boone
George Skewis
Portland
Seattle
Francis Kellum
Denver
B. Dowe
Fami Ly
Charles’ Fuller
Elmore
Minn
Henry Sharp
E. W. Alien
Loon Lake Minn
J. W. Lucas
James Rainey
Mount Pulaski
Roy Shutas
J. A. Barrett
Green River
Wyo
Mr. Barrett
George Lyon
Fred White
Forest City
Northern Lumber Company
Elks Moose Dinner Highlight 1921 Event
Local Elks enjoyed a Moose dinner at their hall hosted by Ed Lube who supplied the animal shot on a hunting trip. High school reps from Estherville Algona and Emmetsburg participated in contests at Spencer and Cedars Rapids venues with students remaining at home. A birth is noted for December 8 at the Weise home and weather described as mild with snow vanished and temperatures near 40 above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Elks
Ed Lube
Raymond Dauber
Eliza Hansen
Patricia Woods
Estherville High School
Spencer
Helen Kelly Marie Wilden
Gladys Jeglum
Algona
Herbert Harey
Frances Milles
Leona Brown
Emmetsburg
Evelyn Olson
James White
Frank Satton
Mongomas
Wesley Sutton
Stanley l
Cedar Rapids
Ofansky
W. W. Wilson
Trousdale
George Osborne
Salad Noel for Christmas Dinner Sparkles Centerplate
Maintain the Christmas motif with Salad Noel combining cranberries grapefruit lettuce and chicory. The recipe makes cranberry jelly mold from cranberries sugar and water using star shapes from grapefruit sections. It notes vitamins in grapefruit cranberries and lettuce plus roughage from chicory, promising a festive, healthful addition to holiday menus.
Camps Across Iowa During Civil War Mobilizations
Iowa answered Lincoln’s call with many local camps like Davenport, Burlington, Des Moines, and Dubuque where volunteers were mustered for brief training before joining Union operations. Davenport housed Camp McClellan, established August 8, 1861, serving five Iowa infantry regiments. Early meals were simple and blankets issued early. total war costs reached 27,483 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Swisher
the Palimpsest
State Historcal Society
Davenport
Clellan
Iowa
Camp McClellan
Wnrforna
Neighbors Miller jailed. local social and school notices
Our neighbors Mr and Mrs James Miller of Ringsted jailed Friday forenoon for Mrs E M Evans, mother of Miller. Fairmont visitors at A R Eckhart home. A free school program in the high school auditorium Thursday afternoon features a Sophomore one act, rhythm band, band music, and glee club numbers. Christmas recess begins Friday. Christian Servies meeting notes, Red Cross plans, and Christmas readings with multiple local members named. WSCS business session led by Mrs Ole Knutson. Luncheon served. next meeting with Mrs Joe Horrall TBD. Numerous residents listed as present or involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Persons
Fairmont
A. R.*eckhart
Glee Club
Warnens Society of Christ
Ian Servies
James Smith
Melvil ‘Hunt
James Stillman
Galen Weber
Guilberta Elliott
H.D. Mereness
L. P Stillman
Ole
Mines
Harry Gabei, Jr
Paul Anderson
H. A. Tvedee
L. P. Stillman
C. L. Day
M. L. Owens
VL Iverson
A. R. Lekhart
E. M. Evans
M. C. Veterso
W. Stow
Neill Finn
H. D. Mereness
Peterson
W. L. Peterson
Ole Kuw Utson
Ingvard Jenssen
Thorvald Jessen
Fremont
A. J Oswalt
Morris. Oswalt
Joe Larsen
Bob Larsen
Tk le Himselee Cand N Wire Company
New Man
Harold Shoalstall
Algona
W. C. Olson
Howard Stephens
Reworking Flint Lock Guns Amid Daily Military Drill
The passage describes soldiers modifying an old flint lock gun to use a cap instead of flint. It outlines a strict daily routine starting with reveille at 4 am, breakfast at 5, drills at 9 and 2 pm, dress parade at 5, tattoo at 8, taps at 9, and all non on duty in bunk. Rainy days forced drills in a mud jelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reveilla
Sapser
Christmas Cantata Draws Church Groups This Wednesday
Gigarch slows the Woman's Council meets Wednesday at 12 00 to 1 00 pm. Myr. tle Furman Circle leads missionary lesson at 2 00 pm. Croir meets Wednesday night at 7 00. Sunny ass at 8 30. Church Seacal convenes at 7 45 am Sunday. Christmas Cantata The Carol From The Scribes by Ellen Jane Lorenz directed by Mrs Oran Manthe with Mrs Charles Robinson at organ. Public invited to all services. Christmas Sunday offering for Childs Saving Institute Omaha Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cha Aurch
Lusch
Myth Ward
Ed Shirley
Croir
Dan Scott
Hig
Ellen Jane Lorenz
Oran Manthe
Charles Robinson
Omaha
Nebraska
Chile
Girls High School Team Beats Halfa On Home Floor
The girls basketball team won easily against Halfa on their home court Tuesday evening. After a 23 to 13 halftime lead, coach Everine Reid subbed in most reserves and the final score stood 40 to 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halfa
Everine Reid
Conservation Notes on Winter Hardships and Feeding Programs
Winter conditions and historic cold spells like 1936, 1986, and 1940 armistice storm impact wildlife. Emergency feeding runs through Iowa camps under Warren W Chase and W. S. Webster to save birds and animals. Sportsmen and clubs urged to establish feeding stations and support the winter program while quail season ends December 15. overall quail hunting praised compared to 1939 and 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Warren W Chase
W. SK. Webster
H. Zack
State Conservation Commission
Duck Season Closes December Fourteen At Four P.M
Duck season ends December 14 at 4 P M reports from duck counting agencies show over ten percent rise in ducks since 1940. Iowa hunters meeste birds on lakes and rivers, with storms and feeding patterns shaping hunting effort. Ducks feed in cornfields during the day and return before evening hunting hours, using open water until closing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maniay
Bertha Benson
Phoenix
Ariz
Crescent
Mrs. Lysle Howig
George Booth
Clint Smith
the Elks
Faye Yates
Chicago
Miami
Florida
the Vindicator and
Republican
The
Vindicator and Repubican
Helmine
Pinkham Opto
New York
Dolliver
James Miller
Ringsted
Miler
Rey
Lewa
Dairy
Industry
Commission
Church OF Christ
Churen Seacal
G. T. Tostenson
Ad Y. M
St Avd Sali
Storatt
Fea
Calos Priser
Dean
American Girl
American Poultry
Breeder's Gazette
Capper’s Farmer Schild Life
Christian Herald
Callier's
Farm Journal
Farmer's Wife
Household Magazine
Liberty
Lark
Modern Romane
Pathfinder
Physical Culture
Popular Mechanics
Redbook
Science & Discovery
Screen Guide
Screenland
Silver Screen Sports Afield
Successful
World Digest
You
Mezzine
America
Parent Magazine
Wousehold Magazine
Hunting
True Confessions
Modern Screen
Silver Screen
Flower Grower Ayr
Jamer
Capper’s
Nat'l
Comfort & Needlecraft Co) Farm Journal & Farmer's Wife
LY ¥ R
Select 1
Mother’s Home Life
Poultry Tribune _ Atacr
Ci Breeder's Gazette
RFD
Post Office
Vindicator
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