Silver Weddings Celebrate Three Couples at City Hall
The Brown Creek country club and families hosted a Friday party at city hall in honor of the twenty fifth wedding anniversaries of Clyde Martin and George Haar. Entertainment included high score prizes for several guests, a Tom Thumb double wedding ceremony, and a covered dish supper. Also honored were the Haars at a separate home gathering and Bert Swanson’s twenty fifth anniversary surprise party at Oscar Carlson’s home with cake, presenting guests, and a money purse for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Creek Country Club
Clyde Martin
George Haar
Oscar Myhre
William Anderson
Louis Krier
Nels Rasmussen
Tom Thumb
Doris Opelt
Janice Krier
Bobby Timmons
Bruce Anderson
Marily Anderson
Alfred Anderson
Martin
Haar
Messrs and Mesdames Haar
Alfred Brunsvold
Olaf Myhre
Ray Ridler
Roy Merriott
Ivan Timmons
Neal Timmons
Joe Timmons
William Hiles
Tom Juhl
R. H. Maidment
Ed Opelt
Presdames L. L. Clements
Mae York
Lyda Zunz
George Swanson
P. E. Frettem
George Frank
Mack Peterson
Frank Smith
Ed Ahrens
Andrew Peterson
Harry Peterson
Sarah Schultz
West
Bert Swanson
Oscar Carlson
Harold Carlson
Swanson
Ed Swanson
C. A. Carlson
Geo. Simpson
Marland Swanson
James Simpson
Ed Carlson
Lola Ridler
Kenneth
Robert
Wilbur Swanson
Walter Swanson
Spirit Lake
Cliff Wycoff
Charlotte van Scoy
Edna Swanson
Hostesses Honor Mrs Myron Graves With Bridge Luncheon
Mrs Merrill Robb and Mrs Woodrow Wilson hosted a Thursday bridge luncheon at the Robb home in honor of Mrs Myron Graves of Graver. Guests played contract bridge and Hearts with high scores awarded to Mrs Frank Westbrook and Mrs Stanley Larson. A two course luncheon followed with red and green candles on the tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Higgins
Mack Peterson
Wm. Schloeman
Herman Jensen
Kenneth Bixby
Kenneth Vine Aeanree Mae ———Sifpeeredeenrere
McGarth
Frank Westbrook
New Deal Club Christmas Party Held at Smith Home
Mrs Geo Smith and Mrs Andrew McAndrews hosted a New Deal club Christmas party Thursday afternoon at the Smith home. After a 1 30 luncheon, auction bridge was played at three tables and gifts exchanged. High scores went to Mrs Guy Nicholson, Mrs Otto Grimm second, Mrs L Barbar traveling, and Otis Woods a special prize. Guest Mrs Floyd Johnson attended. Other members listed include Mrs Woods Nicholson Herman Sorum Herman Weise L Tons Crim Ray Moore Oley Anderton Sam Woods. The Friday afternoon club later entertained their husbands at a formal dinner in the Gardston hotel Blue Room with contract bridge and a Christmas exchange. High ladies prize went to Mrs Edmund Callender and Mrs Parker Bennett. high men to Fred Lyman and Jack White. Guests included Mr and Mrs Parker Bennett, Mr and Mrs Frank Larson, Mr and Mrs Francis Shadle, Mr and Mrs Delbert Hinsch, Mr and Mrs Edmund Callender, Mr and Mrs F R Everds, Mr and Mrs Jack White, and Mr and Mrs Fred Lyman. Dr Osgood and family visited relatives in Spencer last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Smith
Andrew McAndrews
New Deal Club
Smith
Guy Nicholson
Otto Grimm
L. Barbar
Otis Woods
Floyd Johnson
Woods
Nicholson
Herman Sorum
Herman Weise
L. Tons
Crim
Ray Moore
Oley Anderton
Sam Woods
Gardston
Edmund Callender
Parker Bennett
Fred Lyman
Jack White
Frank Larson
Francis Shadle
Delbert Hinsch
F. R. Everds
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New York reports Robert Taylor stand in Redmond Doms appears in MGM's Judge Hardy and Son He plays Elvie Horton’s chauffeur who pilots Mickey Rooney and Ann Rutherford to a Fourth of July celebration Sara Hadens fans letters noted Maria Ouspenskaya shifts from Maharance robes to American attire for Mrs Valduzzi in the new Hardy Picture
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Robert Taylor
Redmond Doms
Judge Hardy
Son
Wiley Padan
Elvie Horton
Mickey Rooney
Ann Rutherfe
Sara
Haden
Sara Hadens
Milly
Hardy
Maria Ouspenskaya
Maharance
Valduzzi
Wa Tan Ye Club Christmas Party At Gardston Hotel
The Wa-Tan-Ye club held its annual Christmas party in the Blue Room of the Gardston Hotel on Thursday evening. Thirty-one members attended a seven o'clock dinner, with festive decorations and a large tree. A stunt appeared on each place card and was performed, Miss Gertrude Mohr led carols, and gifts were exchanged. Members listed include Helen Bigney, Gertrude Nipher, Caroline Osmundson, Very Heyer, Berna Hansen, Rath Patten, Ward Greer, Fern Jackman, Eleanor Rokusek, Lavera Cresap, Beulah Schultz, Mary Mauss, Pearl Clark, Bernice Clark, Gladys Bringle, Clifford Hedrick, Dorothy Perrin, Hattie Osmundson, Henrietta Miller, Margaret Smith, Gertrude Mohr, Clara Kennedy, Ruby Henneman, Lucille Peterson, W. H. Hunt, Mary Peterson, Lois Inman, Margaret Clark, Ethel Townsend, Marcella Kiefer, and Marjorie Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa-Tan-Ye Club
Gardston
Gertrude Mohr
Helen Bigney
Gertrude Nipher
Caroline Osmundson
Very Heyer
Berna Hansen
Rath Patten
Ward Greer
Fern Jackman
Eleanor Rok‘usek
Lavera Cresap
Beulah Schultz
Mary Mauss
Pearl Clark
Bernice Clark
Gladys Bringle
Clifford Hedrick
Dorothy Perrin
Hattie Osmundson
Ladies Aid Elects Officers At Estherville Church
The Estherville Lutheran Ladies Aid elected year officers including president L. A. Mathre and secretary Harold Carlson, while the Mission Society chose A. R. Espeset as president. A Christmas program featured readings and Norwegian language duets, with hosts and guests listed among the local congregants. Mrs Sidles hosted the Married Meeters Christmas party with dessert, gifts, and informal visiting, attendees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid and Mission Society
Estherville Lutheran Church
George Swanson
Bert Swanson
Sam Thursland
Dave Ingvall
Ladies Aid
L. A. Mathre
Harold Carlson
Wm. Anderson
Mission Society
A. R. Espeset
Waldemar Fransdal
Mrs. Carlson
Bethlehem
Jennie
Josephine Handeland
Hans Lee
Christmas Vesper Social For Presbyterian Endeavor
The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society joined the Methodist Epworth League for a candle light Vesper service at the Methodist church. A lighted tree and candles created a festive atmosphere as Mac McMillan presided. Miss Mildred Ortmeyer led the devotional with Ruth Howard and Beverly Strong assisting. The Christmas story Chil dren of the Inn was presented by Miss Lucille Peterson. A social hour followed, with refreshments provided by a committee led by Virginia Trad and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society
Methodist Epworth League
Methodist Church
Mac McMillan
Mildred Ortmeyer
Ruth Howard
Beverly Strong
George Buckingham
Naomi Knepper
Burton Bolton
Leona Reich
Claude Fausnaugh
Children of the Inn
Lucille Peterson
Joyce Willey
Bolton
Virginia Trad
Ren Jackson
Lorraine Thorndyke
Shirley Fausnaugh
Lorraine Mortensen
Darlene Perkins
Charlotte Rogers
Ruth McKay
Shirley Butcher
Vernice Wee
Arlene Sorensen
Jack Griffith
Warren Jackson
Orthian Blacketer
Clinton Palmer
William Bennett
Duane Wallace
Wayne Smith
George Kibbee
Bob Broms
Clayde Fausnaugh
Richard Kephart
Kathryn Ann Horton
Mabel George
Esther Beatty
Janice Men
Four Grand club meeting at Nels Osher home
Four Grand club members attended a Thursday evening gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Nels Osher. A seven o'clock dinner preceded bridge with high scores won by Mrs Dennis Knudsen and Ray Miller and low scores by Mrs George Smith and Dennis Knudsen. A Christmas exchange was held during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Osher
Dennis Knudsen
Ray Miller
George Smith
Sam Woods
Rex Inman
William Hendrickson
Otis Woods
Osher
J F F Club Holds Christmas Party at Werling Home
Mrs Chas Werling hosted the J F F club Christmas gathering Thursday afternoon at her home. A one o clock luncheon was served, and the afternoon was spent playing contract bridge. Members present included Mesdames J E B Howard Dan Howard F J Kennedy D A Bagan W Currell B S Knight L E Crim H G McTavish and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Werling
J. EB. Howard
Dan Howard
D.a.bagan
Estherville Lutheran confirms reunion and New Year program
A reunion for all Estherville Lutheran church members confirmed since Rev. L A Mathre began minstry will be held in the church parlors on December 31 with a 530 PM supper served by the ladies aid. About 125 expected. Committee: Mrs Hans Lee Mrs Harold Carlson Mrs Theodore Herum. A program follows and Stanley Olson may speak. Concludes with a New Year’s Eve watch party. The White Shrine Christmas party at the Masonic hall includes officer elections and refreshments by Mr and Mrs J W Peterson Miss Clara Suss and Mrs P J Paulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Lutheran Church
L. A. Mathre
Ladies Aid
Hans Lee
Harold Carlson
Theodore Herum
Stanley Olson
Masonic Hall
J. W. Peterson
Clara Suss
P. J. Paulson
Graettinger
Welfare committee to pack 105 Christmas baskets Friday
The Welfare committee will meet Friday to pack Christmas baskets for needy families. Miss Lucille Wylder, in charge of welfare work, estimates about 105 baskets will be sent out this year, including baskets filled by various organizations. The American Legion will distribute the baskets Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Committee
Lucille Wylder
The
American Legion
Knights of Pythias and Degree of Honor Meeting Notices
Knights of Pythias will meet Thursday night December 21 at 8:00 p m to appoint knights and serve lunch. Degree of Honor will hold its annual business meeting Friday December 22 at 8:00 p m in the IOOF hall with officer elections and a ten cent Christmas gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Degree OF
Degree of Honor
IOOF
Time Party by K of P gives costumes prize
A time party hosted by the Knights of Pythias featured prizes for the best couple costume worn by Mr. and Mrs. Loyle Mason. Jesse Cox and Mrs. Clump of Emmetsburg won top honors. Wilson led a four piece band from Royal. Hoot dogs and coffee were served as the evening’s refreshment. Committee in charge included Roy Thrush, Lawrence Jensen, Robert Cox, Wayne VanDevanter, Frank Pfaff, W. I. Hansen, Evan Higgins, Vance Noe and Charles Iseminger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P'S
Prises
Loyle Mason
Jesse Cox
Evan Higgins
Vance Noe
Charles Iseminger
Miss Nina Sunde Hostess to Her Sewing Club
The G A B club gathered at Miss Nina Sunde’s home on Thursday for sewing and a Christmas exchange. A luncheon followed with a table decor themed to the season and lighted red candles. Guests included Mrs. Donald Coleman, Mrs. William Cook, and Misses Alice Sunde Algeta Boyster Lois Ridler Lillian Sunde Pearl Eltwanger Hazel Ross Mary Kruse and Lorrain Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. B. Club
Nina Sunde
Miss Sunde
Donald Coleman
William Cook
Alice Sunde
Algeta Boyster
Lois Ridler
Lillian
All Day Meeting of Women's Council at Church
The Christian church women’s missionary council holds an all day gathering in church parlors this week with a 12:45 covered dish lunch led by Mrs. Vernon Anderson and others. Morning is for tying comforters and a 2:30 program features talks on The World Need for a Real Christmas and Stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Council
Women’s Missionary Council of the Christian Church
Vernon Anderson
Mart Brownlewee
Carl Wells
Mae York
Walter Scott
Rolland Shannon
Leon Blake
Hi Lo Club Christmas Party At Mrs Beatty's Home
Mrs Arthur Beatty entertained the Hi Lo club this afternoon with a one o'clock dessert luncheon followed by auction bridge at two tables. Gifts were exchanged and the gathering included Mesdames A R Markley Geo Kibbee W H Dooley Walter Haskins William Hendrickson L Tone and Miss Merta Alberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Beatty
Mesdames
A. R. Markley
Geo. Kibbee
W. H. Dooley
Walter Haskins
William Hendrickson
L. Tone
Merta Alberts
Alpha Club Meeting Recalls Christmas Basket Gifts
The Alpha Club of the Methodist church met Friday in the church parlor with Mrs. F W Ortmeyer, Mrs. Art Beatty, Mrs. Hattie Osmundson and Mrs. Walter Schildknecht as hostesses. The afternoon featured formal greetings and gift exchanges before gifts were placed in the Christmas basket and a luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Club
Methodist Church
F. W. Ortmeyer
Art Beatty
Hattie Osmundson
Walter Schildknecht
Community members gather for Christmas visits and travel
Gaylord residents Colling and William Anderson return from Uni versity of Tome to stay with relatives. J A Camminga visits from Spencer after business interests. McKee visits Spen cer to be with sister. Graves family move from Morris Ill to Grover Kansas to attend uncle Kilgore’s funeral. Numerous students and family members plan holiday travel or return home from Iowa State Ames Ward Belmond Drake Simpson St Olaf Lindenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord
Colling
William Anderson
Uniserey Ot Tome
Wichita
Kansas
F. S. Kilgore
Local holiday travels and returns span several families
Arthur Bringle attended meetings in Sioux City with Banker's Life and the Sioux City Underwriters association. Robert Eisland, Iowa State College student, returns to his parents for holidays. Lloyd Lidke heads to Trenton New Jersey for work, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Roben. Carola Mathre, St Olaf College student, visits Northfield Minnesota for holidays. Families travel to Clarks Grove Minnesota for dinner and Miss Elizabeth Rhodes arrives Lake Mills Wisconsin to spend holidays with her mother and relatives. Rhodes teaches in Lake Mills schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ann McMillan
Ames
H. L. McMillan
Iowa State College
Phyllis Robinson
Rosemary Ewen
Estherville
Geo. Robinson
G. Ewen
Robinson
Simpson College
Arthur Bringle
Sioux City
Banker’s Life Insurance Company
Robert Eisland
Iowa Staté ‘College
K. J. Ersland
Lloyd Lidke
Trenton
N. J
Anton Roben
Carola Mathre
St. Olaf’s College
Northfield
Minnesota
Rev
Mrs
L. A. Mathie
Elizabeth Rhodes
Lake Mills
Wis
A. J. Rhodes
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Haars
Myron Graves
Questa
All College Girls Club
Florence Schildknecht
Arlene Sorenson
C. F. Smith
Cedar Rapids
the Elks
Mr. Smith
Christmas Party
John Osgood and Sons
Spencer
Dr. Osgood
Wiley Pada
Fay Holden
Andy
Fan
Belleville
Illinos
Rae Ghe
Mickeye
New York City
Qeie
Martha Codriscol
Sidles
Wm. Sidles
Otto Schaper
Mesdames D. S. Knudson
Lester Mason
Mike Erpelding
Clarence Rogers
M. E. Church
Kathleen Miller
Marion McAffee
Ruth Penn
Jennie Hepp
Ruby Hemmington
Rose Anthon
Priscilla Booth
John Hemmingson
Rake
A. A. Rake
Mr. Hemmingson
Ruby Hemmingson
Lucylle Wylder
Clifford Hemmingson
Hemmingson
Elmer Schmidt
Carl Moser
Hig
Emil Lee
McAllen
Texas
L. J. Reinesh
G. H. Raifo
John
Maetarday
Cheyenne
Bridge Club
Elmer Jacobs
Don Woodley
D. C. Hansen
Indexwetee Paow
Harold Reed
Arnold Anderson
Jacobs
Mesdames Blazer and
Jackson
Roy K. Blazer
Elmer Jackson
Blazer
Harley Lambert
Gail Morse
Noble Grand
Noble
J. A. Camminga
Spencer Eeloam
Miss. L. L. McKee
Clarence Taylor
Morris, Ill
Grover
Lucille Nielsen
Fairmont, Minn
George
Charles Booth
Walter Schultz
Pomona
Calif
Jane Stockdale
Ward Belmond
Mrs. L. E. Stockdale
C. C. Terry
Richard
Miss Shirley Swenson
Austin, Minn
Merril Robb
Robb
Terrys
J. P. Koster
San Bernardino
Merrill Meadows
Russel Smith
George Rugtiv
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Ernest Smith
Geo. Rugtiv
Edward Fossum
Glen Groth
Harvey Lundy
Allan Gunderson
Ruth Jorstad
St. Olaf College
Minn
Shirley, Hedrick
Margaret Jane
Johnston
Drake University
Des Moines
Indianola
Cliff Hedrick
W. S. Johnston
Mr. Hedrick
Alta Thorsland
Isabel Paul
Miss Thorsland
Sam Thorsland
Miss Paul
Joe Paul
C. E. Person
W.T. Schildenecht
Rt Ee
Eae
Leon Pratt
Edgar Warrington and Son
Clarks Grove
Mr. Pratt
M. B. Jensen
Sally
Burgess Bunn Charlotte
Noah
Jackeson
Mki
Coperighe
Golden Sun Milling Co
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