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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
3
A reminiscence on oyster dishes from New England childhoods including oyster stew scalloped oysters and clam chowder. The author notes the social value of shared meals at church and community gatherings and observes how eating together strengthens neighborly ties and friendship.
The holiday season brings Christmas programs sermons and special worship across Estherville parishes. Free Methodist Presbyterian Lutheran Immanuel Christ Science Saint Patrick’s and other churches announce Sunday schools morning services Christmas Eve programs and tree or gift events with varied pastors and dates. Santa visits children at multiple programs and church groups request donations for baskets.
About 115 baskets will be distributed by civic groups across the city. Estherville Welfare League will provide 46 baskets. county farm inmates receive gifts and some funds. churches and organizations donate baskets or clothing and edibles. Out-of-town members and Gold Star Mothers receive small gifts.
Attorneys F A Rosendahl H Degen F J Kennedy and J W Morse attended a meeting of the POE ee Basche Association Officers were elected for the coming year President K Garfield Humboldt vice president Frank Levin Humboldt secretary Kenneth Welty Spirit Lake each named in the report for the local district bar gathering.
Virginian Sawyer hosted a Sunday school Christmas party at her home with blue and silver decorations. Guests included Patty Sanders, Phillis Eckholm, and several others, plus teacher Miss Mae York and guest Miss Helen Gerderich. Janice Ihlan hosted a party with gifts and a luncheon, decorations in Christmas colors. Dorothy Grimm, Marjorie Dow, Ruth Jorstad and others attended. Mrs Albertson to give birthday dinner at 6 30 with family guests listed. Robert Ersland and Leo Horswell, University of Town students, returned home for holidays.
A parish house evening practice at 7 30 for the Christmas program. Union State Line Church holds a Christmas Festival service Monday December 26 at 10 45 a m. Sunday school Christmas program Sunday evening at 7 80. Grace Episcopal Church Rev L D Shermandine pastor 10 a m morning prayer and communion. Christmas program under the direction of Mrs A B Stockdale.
Five Emmet county 4-H boys Lester Rosenberg Harvey Nelsen Leroy Bonnicksen Harold Jensen and Glenn Bonnicksen will join about 1200 to 1300 club members at the annual short course and convention in late December at Stator Gelegasi The program features J I Christianson head of University of Minnesota agriculture and R K Bliss extension director with sessions for senior and junior boys and daily broadcasts on WOT radio
The National Consumers Tax Commission estimates Iowa families will spend about 5957 per person for Christmas as part of a national two billion dollar total. It projects retail sales near 400 billion dollars nationwide and an average Christmas outlay of 62.50 with 9.57 hidden taxes, per the Chicago headquarters statement.
All officers of the Emmet County Medical Association were reelected at a City Hall meeting. Officers named include President Dr C F B Birney and Secretary Dr M T Morton. Counselors are Dr A I Reed Dr Kirkegaard and Dr Birney. Mrs M E Wilson leaves tonight for Chicago to join relatives for Christmas.
Harry Golla damaged his Packard when he struck a horse on the Terris Milford road Tuesday evening nine eighty. He was with Charles Wittern. The horse was not injured seriously and both men escaped unharmed. A second mishap on Highway 1 involved George Balmer and Raymond Griese of Dolliver. their cars sideswiped but neither was badly damaged.
Otis England, a farmer near Jack Creek, was seriously burned Saturday when gas sprayed from a tractor engine ignited by friction in the crank case. He rolled to smother the flames in the field, and doctors described the burns as serious. In other notes, the V.R D. of N. P. A. Juniors meet Tuesday with a 6:80 dinner and a 10c gift exchange, and Charles Wittern will travel to Omaha for the Davis Paint Company while maintaining his home in Batherville.
Old age assistance in Emmet county reached 188 recipients in November, totaling 3348 dollars at an average 17.81 per person. The county’s aid trails all 99 Iowa counties, with Appanoose averaging 21.14 and the state average 19.81. Funeral claims for 188 cases amounted to 13666.29 dollars. Across Town, 60491 people received aid last month. Emmet’s three blind received 20.49 on average. Nationally, Iowa spent 29,836,565 last year to aid 1,266 blind, averaging 23.19 per person last month.
Funeral services for J. W. Kir ey, 61, killed Monday afternoon when the ice truck he drove was struck by the Milwaukee passenger train at Arnolds Park, were held at 2 p m at the Friends church in Arnolds Park with Rev. J. Paul Hadley officiating. Burial followed at Arnolds Park cemetery.
The graveling along the west short of Mud Lake road started Friday and finished Tuesday. The Town State Conservation Commission carried out the project using over a thousand yards of gravel with local labor involved.
The first day of winter brings Es Therville its first real snowfall of the season. At 10 a.m. official observer A. O. Peterson records 3 inches. Roads are slick and driving is dangerous as wind drives snow. Last year by mid month twelve inches fell and county plows operated early. Forecasts say little more precipitation this week with above normal temperatures. Weekly records show December 20 high 30 and low 14 with 0.25 inch precip. December 21 high 25 low 13. December 22 20/12 with 0.25 inch snow.
Funeral services for Archie Evans age 74 who died Tuesday morning in Coleman hospital from pneumonia were held today at 9am at St Patrick church with Rev Father J J Keane officiating. Burial followed in the Catholic cemetery.
Observers report millions of mallard ducks making homes along West Okoboji this winter. The lake remains unfrozen in spots as ducks line the shore and sleep on open water. Corn from nearby fields provides their food.
Automobile engineers highlight safety advances in Studebaker overdrive. The new 19389 model eliminates the slowdown issue by allowing drivers to switch from overdrive to conventional gear at speeds above about 85 mph by pressing the accelerator beyond wide open throttle. This offers quicker response on hills and in heavy traffic.
Mrs Henry Neppl was hostess last Thursday at her home to members of the Ever Willing Workers club for their annual Christmas party. Dinner was served at noon followed by a business meeting and gift exchange. Cards provided entertainment for the men. The next meeting will be at Mrs J Lamack's home on January 19.
Construction proceeds at Stockdale and Brackett grain and feed as a large storage warehouse rises facing the Rock Island track east of the office. A Rock Island switch engine supplied hot water during cement production. Mr and Mrs Robert Klema attended the funeral of Robert McCrady, the grandfather, in Cherokee on Tuesday.
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