Santa To Visit Again Saturday Elks Host 12th Party
The Santa Day party starts at 10:00 a m with free films at the Grand and Hollywood theatres. After the show 2,000 taffy apples 500 pounds of peanut brittle and 500 pounds of peanuts will be distributed to children. Wallace Berg leads the event with Joe Timmons and Ralph Robinson supervising at each theatre as police fire volunteers help manage the crowd.
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Order of the Elks
Grand
Hollywood Theatres
the Elks
Wallace Berg
Kid’s Party
Elks Lodge
Joe Timmons
Grand Theatre
Ralph Robinson
Hollywood
Dunnell Brings Festive Christmas Party to Community Hall
The Dunnell Community Club celebrated in the new hall with decorated trees and a green Merry Christmas sign. Performances by Ruth Carlson and others featured carols, recitations, and Santa visits. a $15 silver offering aided needy families.
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Dunnell
Ladies Quartette
Ruth Carlson
Mesdames
C. W. Appelquist
R. C. Peterson
Arvid Danielson
Santa
LeRoy Erickson
Santa Claus
Applications for Mattresses Due on December 20
Farm families urged to apply for mattresses under the cotton mattress making program before December 20. Eligibility includes a family of four with net income $500 or less, with 50 percent extra allowed per additional member. Up to three mattresses per family. Applications at Farm Bureau, AAA, County Relief, or County Superintendent offices. Construction done by applicants under supervision. cost only 7 cents to cover incidentals. Government surplus cotton and ticking provided.
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Farm Bureau
AAA
County Relief Office
Miss Byrne
Elks Dominate as City Bowling League Leads After First Half
The Elks held a commanding lead at the end of the first half of the City Bowling League season. Gardston Coffee Shop dropped two of three, tying for second with Hamm's Beer and Betsy Ross Bakers for third and fourth. Estherville Packing and the Daily News led a pack for fifth place as standings list the final positions.
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The
Elks
Frank's
Gardston
Hamm's Beer
Betsy Ross Bakers
Estherville Packing Company
Daily News
Y Elks Club
Gardston Hotel
Hamms Beer
Betsy Ross
Estherville Pack
Motor Supply
Sidles Grocery
Ve BT
Farguson’s
D-X
Jr. Col
Warrington Oe
McGrath Wreee
Bagley
Hackett Eee
Williamson Seen
Reed Oneue
Brinkman
Kruse
Ee Ceerese
Hy Jensen
Seeves
Tate Breve Erie Eae
Merriott Service Station Announces Grand Opening
LeRoy Merriott of the Merriott Service Station plans a grand opening Saturday with an advertisement in this issue offering a liberal trial inducement. The station is at the east end of the Central Avenue bridge in the Sheltrons building and will handle Sinclair products.
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LeRoy Merriott
Merriottervice
Are—Vindicator
Merriott
Central Avenue Bridge
Sheltrons
Sinclair Products
Hutchinson and Renaux Ice Cream deal at Pipestone misreported
The Vindicator apologizes for an inter state business transaction report between Hutchinson company and Renaux Ice Cream at Pipestone Minnesota. The misprint misstated parties and details of the deal and is withdrawn as an error.
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Hutchinson Company
Renaux Ice Cream Company
Pipestone
Minn
Death of Har ley Griffith 14 strikes Estherville
Harley Griffith 14 son of Mr. and Mrs. J J Griffith died at Coleman hospital after a two week illness from rheumatic fever with heart complications. Born January 28 1926 in Estherville he lived here except five years in Motley Minnesota and was in the eighth grade at Estherville public schools. He was a bright well liked student active in school life and deeply missed by teachers and classmates. Survived by parents two brothers Keith and Daryld and sister Phyllis. Funeral plans awaiting word from distant relatives. VLR
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Harley Griffith
J. J. Griffith
Coleman Hospital
Harley
Estherville
Motley
Minn
Griffith
Rock Island Railroad
VLR
Barbara Mortimer Struck By Slow Moving Car
Seven year old Barbara Mortimer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Mortimer, was struck while crossing Second Avenue South at Ninth Street near Jackson School. The Standard Oil driver reported slow speed and no serious injury found except fright and broken glasses. Mrs H H Drey recovering after bowel operation at Cole man hospital hopes to leave Saturday. It’s Smart to Drive Carefully.
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Barbara Mortimer
Warren Mortimer
Jackson School
Second Avenue
Ninth Street
Standard Oil Company
H. H. Drey
Coleman Hospital
V.R
Nickname for draft youths and AWOL Jones boys
The phrase one of the Jones boys signifies registrants who fail to notify the local draft board of address changes. Emmet board records several such cases where mail to registrants is returned. Registrants must notify changes to keep notices arriving and may be reclassified if facts like marriage or new dependents occur. Felonies disqualify, while DUI is an indictable misdemeanor.
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Jones Boys
Midwest
Emmet
Warmer In 1939 Weather Comparison Study
A weather comparison contrasts the first part of the week with figures from a year earlier. Readings show December 15 to 20 had higher temperatures and varying snowfall last year, with this year bringing lighter highs and several inches of snow on several days.
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Rane
Ray Taylor
Lawrence Jones
Loon Lake
Rebuilding Nine Miles Of Roads West And South Of Estherville
State Highway Commission approval expected any day for nine miles of road west and south of Estherville. L L Boggess, county engineer, submitted estimates. Road will widen and gravel with a 26 foot top and 80 foot right of way. Connected from the half mile hill to Fort Defiance area, part of Farm to Market system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Estherville
L. L.boggess
Fort Defiance State Park
Frank’s Corner
Graduates Robert Irwin Receives Army Wings at Kelly Field
Estherville pilot Robert Irwin will be graduated Friday at Kelly Field Texas and receive his wings from the Army Air Corps along with a commission as second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps Reserve. Irwin left Monday to attend the exercises. December 19 1932.
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Robert Irwin
Estherville
Kelly Field
Texas
Army Air Corps
Army
Air Corps Reserve
Irwin
Christmas Programs Across Estherville Churches
Estherville churches plan Christmas programs with pageants and songs. Church of Christ presents The Star of Hope Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Lutheran and Presbyterian groups stage plays and recitals December 22 26 28. Methodist Baptist Free Methodist offer varied programs with choirs, pagents, and readings through December 22 28.
Estherville Midgets Defeat Spencer 36 to 26 in Lakes clash
Estherville Midgets won at home over Spencer 36 to 26 as Van Valkenburg dazzled with long shots from center court. The halt was 21 to 11 after a strong first half, and the team displayed championship material in offense and defense.
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Estherville
Spencer
Forest City
Waldorf Boys
Starr
van Valkenburg
Spencer Tigers
German Lutheran Sunday School Christmas Pageant
The Sunday school pupils perform a Christmas pageant Tuesday evening at 1 30 centered on the birth of Christ. The senior class and class B beginners announce the event to Mary and the birth. Junior and primary classes tell the shepherds tale. Class A presents the wise men from the East.
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Church of Christ
Star of Hope
Grace Maynard
Love
Mary
Nora Martyr
Joseph
Bob Martyr
David
Pat Mauck
Esther Peterson
Peace
Doris Henry
Mildred
Marilyn Johnson
Joyce Brown
Gladys Eisenhower
Wylma Mortimer
Erma Jean Hurst
Lorraine Sawyer
Leo Sanders
Abraham
Chas. Robinson
Josiah
Vernon Anderson
Moriah
Bernard Jannsen
Daniel
Harry Jones
Shepherds
Don Amos
Lloyd
Boone
Don Israel
George VanValkenberg
Judah
Eldon Williamson
Balphaser
Daniel Scott
Mel
Iatlens
Mia
Ae Robinson
Wi Corgen
Dorothy Pargen
Estherville Lutheran Sunday School
Jennie Handeland
Lloyd Handeland
M. L. House
Everett Shaw
Star of the East
Phillip Hanson
Joanne Herum
Marjorie Nelson
Holy Christ
Choris
Christ
Tommy Stearns
Bethlehem
A. Baby King
the Ray
Methodist Church
Fred Albertson, Jr
Alice Schultz
Mildred Ortmeyer
Jane Willey
Ralph Dreger
Gill netting starts at East and West Okoboji lakes
Contracts let 48 gill netters for 1940 41 season and nets set to begin Monday Dec 9. State Conservation Commission aims to remove buffalo carp sheephead gar from the lakes with nets 3 ½ to 6 inch bar measure up to 1000 feet. Fish delivered to Arnold's Park station and records kept. Nets raised daily, bond posted, and catch to be surrendered to Orleans Hatchery after contract. Duck shooting closed in the zone at 4 pm Dec 14.
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State Conservation Commission
Okoboji
Spirit Lakes
Arnold’s Park
Orleans Hatchery
Conservation Commission
Class of ten earns private pilot licenses after final tests
A group of ten students completed 72 hours of ground work and 385 to 40 hours of flight training to qualify for private pilot licenses. The second class began Sept 17, with George Mahnke of Sioux Falls to oversee final ground tests in Estherville Friday. No ceremonies due to weather. Next class planned for February 1. Graduates include John Francis Bogeess, Homer Gregory Judd Jr, Robert Weldon Peterson, Dean Melvin Osher, Jens Theodore Welby, Harvey Norman Wilborg, Edwin Roy Burt, Forrest Anthony Brandt, Merle Lines Sunde, Ernest Kermit Osher.
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George Mahnke
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Sioux Palls
Estherville
Harry Coffie
Warner Kirlin
John Francis Bogeess
Homer Gregory Judd, Jr
Robert Weldon Peterson
Dean Melvin Osher
Jens Theodore Welby
Harvey Norman Wilborg
Edwin Roy Burt
Forrest Anthony Brandt
Merle Lines Sunde
Ernest Kermit Osher
Increase in Liquor Sales for November statewide rise
Estherville and most stores in the state show higher liquor sales in November. Estherville stores sold 9,892.62 up from 9,436.62 in October. Statewide November sales reached 1,855,218.14 versus 1,220,412.76 in October, with 188,078.45 gallons sold, down from 203,887.78 gallons a year earlier.
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Estherville
Metohor Atlecstit
Sewing project moves to new quarters in Estherville
The NYA sewing project, recently opened in Estherville, has relocated to larger quarters leasing the south room of the K. P. hall. Forty six girls are employed sewing for the Welfare League, the Red Cross and other groups, after previously working in the city library basement.
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NYA
Estherville
K. P. Hall
Welfare League
the Red Cross
Old Age Assistance Totals and First Solo Flight
The November report shows 282 Emmet County residents receiving old age assistance at an average $19.85 totaling $4,605.80 while four people received blind aid averaging $19.80 totaling $79.21. Additionally Bob Kennedy completed his first solo flight at Estherville airport under instructor Harry Coffie.
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Emmet
Bob Kennedy
Estherville
Harry Coffie
Postoffice Extends Evening Hours for Christmas
The Estherville postoffice will stay open until 8:00 p m during the rest of the Christmas season. Patrons should place stamped letters under the general delivery window with the outgoing mail under the near window and the city mail under the farther east window.
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Estherville
Postoffice
City Mall
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