Injuries Fatal To Carlson In Truck Car Crash
J Carlson aged 77 died at Coleman hospital shortly after a truck collision with a car. He sustained a skull fracture along with a left wrist fracture and a right leg break while crossing in front of Dutch Maid Bakery. Miss Luella Shaw stopped the car and helped take him to hospital where he died at midnight. Carlson, a longtime Dolliver resident near Estherville, was born in Nerem Norway on December 18 1868 and immigrated to the United States at age 22. He was active in the Palestine Lutheran church and local school affairs. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Carlson home and Palestine Lutheran church with burial in Palestine cemetery. He is survived by his widow and nine children, eighteen grandchildren, and other relatives. three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
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J. Carlson
Coleman Hospital
Carlson
Dutch Maid
Luella Shaw
Miss Shaw
Dolliver
Hhe
Lutheran Church
Mr. Carlson
Nerem
Norway
United States
Kendall County
Malinda Knudson
Estherville
North Seventh Street
Palestine Lutheran Church
Rev. T. Hanson
Lakefield
Minn
Buria
Palestine
Mia
Clara Anderson
Ceylon
Stanley Erickson
Erling Christengen
Portland
Ore
Everett Shaw
Carl N. Carlson
Dunnell
Sam Carlson
Chicago
Ill
Alfred W. Carlson
Kenneth L. Carlson
Sanford Carlson
Wells
Hen Survives 27 Days in Snow Bank Near Swea City
A Buff hen found in a snowbank between two buildings remained alive for 27 days after Armistice Day blizzard near Swea City. Two spring chickens housed with it perished. the hen still runs about the yard, undeterred by the long imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow Bank
Linde
Swea City
Whitey the albino Pekingese dies in kennels battle
Howard Graesing of Orleans loses Whitey a prized albino Pekingese and reigning kennel queen after she confronts a rebellion among dogs and puppies. A second fighter also lay dead beside her when Graesing returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitey
Howard Graesing
Orleans
Graesing Kennels
Mr. Graesing
Festival Series Planned by Four Area Schools
A sequence of music festivals for Emmetsburg Spencer Algona and Estherville schools will occur in the school year. An Emmetsburg February concert bands event opens the series followed by an Algona vocal festival in spring and a Bay area marching band festival at a later date. Supervisors Blanche William Harold Rexine Raymond Minkler Dan Jensen Arthur Mullens and Mary Frances Graham attended the Emmetsburg organizing meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Algona
Estherville
Sring
Eater In Bay
Atin’ Evant
Blanche William
Harold Rexine
Raymond Minkler
Dan Jensen
Arthur Mullens
Mary Frances Graham
Father of Mrs Meiners Laid to Rest
Olaf Johnson died suddenly at 69 from a heart attack while in Jolley visiting family for Christmas. He was active in community affairs as vice president and then president of the State Shipping Association, and worked with AAA, Farm Bureau, and REA. Survived by his wife, Mrs Johnson, one daughter and four sons. another daughter preceded him. The Meiners family attended funeral services in Jolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed R. Meiners
Jolley
Olaf Johnson
Johnson
State Shipping Association
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
REA
Petersburg oil man escapes after three car crash in Iowa
George Lanning owner of a Petersburg oil station survived a three car collision near Superior Iowa with minor injuries to others. Mrs. Reuland suffered a nose bump and foot injury while the Lanning car was badly damaged. The crash involved a truck driven by Anthony E Theesfald who turned across the highway to enter a filling station. Florence Lincoln of Fort Dodge and Harold Olmstead of St Paul were among Christmas guests visiting the Olmstead home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lanning
Petersburg
Superior
Iowa
Lanning
George Reuland
Lannings
Anthony E. Theesfald
Theesfald
Reuland
Florence Lincoln
Fort Dodge
Harold Olmstead
St.Paul
H. O. Olmstead
Emmet County Farm Bureau Elect Officers January 7
Snow and road blockages delay the Emmet County Farm Bureau annual meeting now set for January 7 at 10 15 a m in Estherville City Hall auditorium The program includes agent reports Women’s Chorus selections officer elections 1941 policy resolutions and a keynote by Roger Fleming research director of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Reservations needed for dinner Officers nominated include Elvin L Sunde James A Reid Harold Graff Lee Moore Anne Schaper Lee Shultz E B Burg Peter Pedersen Mack Ellis Edwin McKean Nagabe C P Jackson voting delegate to state convention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County Farm Bureau
Estherville City Hall
Christian Church
Roger Fleming
Elvin L. Sunde
James A. Reid
Harold Graff
Lee Moore
Anne Schaper
Lee Shultz
E. B. Burg
Peter B. Pedersen
Mack Ellis
Edwin McKean
A. B. Rosenberger
Russell Lair
Court clears Aitchison in gun possession trial
Aitchison was found not guilty of a game law violation after a Lakes Court trial in Arnold's Park. State conservation officer James Harlan charged him with having a loaded gun in a car on Oct 20. Testimony showed Ernest Robinson had the gun and was talking in the car when officers arrived. Robinson claimed ownership of the gun and said he hunted on his own property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Hedrick
Arnold’s Park
Aitchison
Robinson
Average American family falls below four persons for first time
The 1940 census shows the average household size at 3.8 persons, continuing a 60 year decline from 4.9 in 1890. Pacific coast states average 3.2 per family while the south Atlantic averages 4.2, with North Carolina reaching 4.5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Bureau
Pacific Coast
California
Oregon
Washington
South Atlantic
North Carolina
Young Virtuosos Kate Havas and John Neher Set to Perform
The Emmet County Concert League announces a January 14 Roosevelt auditorium program featuring Kate Havas, an 18 year old Hungarian violin prodigy, and John Neher, a rising bass baritone. Havas debuted at Carnegie Hall October 10 to high praise. Neher, in his twenties, has appeared with CBS Symphony and Grant Park series and studied at the University of Illinois before joining Chicago City Opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County Concert League
Warner Kirlin
Roosevelt Auditorium
Kate Havas
John Neher
Neher
Miss Havas
America
Carnegie Hall
New York
Chicago
University of Illinois
Mary Garden
CBS Symphony Orchestra
Grant Park
Chicago City Opera Co
Surplus December Stamp Foods Listed by Agriculture
Nineteen commodities are designated as surplus foods for December under the Food Stamp Plan. Fresh grapefruit cabbage onions Irish potatoes apples pears oranges butter raisins rice pork lard all pork except certain packed forms corn meal shell eggs dried prunes hominy grits dry beans and whole wheat flour are available nationwide. Fresh spinach remains available in exchange for blue stamps in specified Stamp Plan states during December, as in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Christian Church Fellowship Party Planned Sunday Evening
The Fellowship committee of the Christian church sponsors a party Sunday evening after services. The entire church membership is invited to attend. A social hour will be followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Committee of the
Christian Church
John Weir Struck by Car in Ice Skid
John Weir was struck by an automobile on Saturday as it skidded on ice. He suffered a slight leg injury but continued on his route after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weir
Weir
Mrs G Nicholson Sprains Ankle in Stair Incident
Mrs. G. Nicholson is confined to her home under a doctor’s care after a severe sprain from slipping on a tee while descending stairs last Friday. The injury caused much pain and limited her mobility at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Nicholson
Rural Youth Party Saturday at City Hall Auditorium
The Rural Youth organization will host its annual party Saturday evening in the city hall auditorium for members and guests, with about sixty attendees expected. The event features a white elephant exchange, games, contests, and a luncheon to follow, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Balkema, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Topp, and Miss Frances Byrne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Youth Organization
City Hall
M. A. Balkema
Vernon Topp
Frances Byrne
V.R
Will Hunt Yule Log Hunt At WPA Recreation Center
A Yule Log treasure hunt for junior high age or older boys and girls will be hosted by the WPA Recreation Center at 4:30 p.m. Friday, meeting at City Hall. Three teams receive clues to hide within city limits with prizes inside logs. A posthunt party at Riverside Park includes taffy apples and roasted marshmallows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA Recreation Center
Riverside Park
Out of Town Guests Attend Mrs Lucas Rites
Funeral services for Mrs. H. L. Lucas drew visitors from Shenandoah Ames and Lam rest Minnesota and Cedar Rapids. Attendees included Ira Wat erman and son, Cora Smith, Floyd and Walter Smith, Geo Herzberg, Tony Herzberg and Lewis Smith, Carl Smith, and Helen King among others. Services were held Sunday at Union Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Lucas
Ira Waterman
Shenandosh
Cora Smith
Floyd Smith
Geo. Herzberg
Ames
Tony Herzberg
Oscar Westerland
Lamberton, Minn
Walter Smith
Veil Smith
Seneca
Carl Smith
Lewis Smith
Armstrong
E. 8S. Lucas
Helen King
Cedar Rapids
Union Baptist Church
Welfare League Distributes 126 Christmas Baskets
The Estherville Welfare League provided 126 Christmas baskets to local homes this season. Each basket contained meat fruit sugar coffee vegetables bread butter and items essential for a real Christmas dinner. In some cases children received toys and clothing as part of the distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Welfare League
Estherville
M. W. Curry Dies in Iowa City
The body of M. W. Curry who died Christmas day in Iowa City will be brought to Estherville for burial Friday. No funeral arrangements have been made. He recently underwent surgery at University Hospital and did not recover. He is survived by his widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Curry
Iowa City
Estherville
Curry
University Hospital
Tips Auto Over At Dead End
Herman Loenzig of Cole man hospital with a fractured collar bone and cuts after a Tuesday evening auto crash near Alton Iowa. Mrs Lorenz escaped with minor bruises and walked to summon help. Lorenz was pinned under the car in three feet of snow and later transported to Estherville for care with his brothers in law aiding the return journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Loenzig
Coleman Hospital
Lorenz
Sioux City
Alton
Iowa
Algona
Ler
Wasep Mas
Eve
Estherville
Mr. Lorenz
Prisoner Held Over Auto Thefts After City Arrest
John Erksland about 35, Mason City area, was arrested Tuesday evening on intoxication charges. He faced a mayoral hearing and received 30 days hard labor. Police questioned him about auto thefts after a J C Penney purchase, with a car package found missing from Leo Olgon’s vehicle. Erksland denied knowledge of the theft and was chased as he ran. A separate theft of tools valued at 150 dollars occurred from Dr J P Clark’s car near Coleman hospital on Central Avenue. Mrs Leo Waters and husband visited Fairmont, Minn, due to Mrs Waters’ sister-in-law’s death, with funeral services held Thursday morning. No Christmas babies at Coleman or Park View hospitals. a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Floyd Woodyard of Estherville on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.r
John Erksland
Mason City
Fred Ehlers
Erksland
H. M. Knutson
J. C. Penney
Knutsen
Knutson
Leo Olgon
Penney
J. P. Clark
Coleman Hospital
Central Avenue
Leo Waters
Fairmont
Minn
Walter
John Tobin
Santa Claus
Coleman
Park View
Floyd Woodyard
Estherville
Emmet County to Send Three Men for Service Next Month
Emmet County plans to mobilize three men in January under the Selective Service law. Recruits will report to Fort Omaha on January 9, 10 and 13 or to Fort Des Moines on January 6, 7 and 8. Other counties listed include Dickinson three, Clay four, Palo Alto four, and Kossuth seven. Brentworth Benda, Emmet county’s first peace time draft volunteer, arrived for Christmas at Ft. Snelling with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Ft. Snelling
Civic groups to be featured in Estherville series
The Vindicator and Republican will publish a weekly series starting next week written by the Estherville Chamber of Commerce. The articles will highlight work and value of city county and area civic bodies and executives, aiming to inform citizens about services and enterprises achieved through unselfish local leadership. Watch for the first installment next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator
Republican
Chamber of Commerce
Estherville
Emmet County
Margaret Resh Buried Today in Emmetsburg
Funeral services for Margaret Resh ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Resh were held at Mahlum and Anderson chapel. Rev G E Forssell officiated and burial followed in Evergreen cemetery Emmetsburg. Despite lifelong ill health she attended rural schools and was an apt pupil. She is survived by her parents one sister and two brothers Also noted Mr and Mrs G M Donovan left for Excelsior Springs Missouri for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Resh
Roy Resh
State Hospital
Iowa City
Mahlum & Anderson
G. E. Forssell
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg
Margaret
Vindicator News Schedule For New Year Week
The paper lists a news deadline for correspondents due to New Year’s Day. All reports must arrive by Saturday to fit one weekly issue next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Vindicator
Funeral Will Be Friday for Estherville Merchant Henry Klocow
Death of 48 year old Henry L. Klocow in St James Minnesota on Christmas Eve announced in Estherville. He helped form K & K hardware with Charles Kilgore, served on city council, was active in Masonic and Elks lodges, and lived in several Iowa and Minnesota cities. Survived by widow and two daughters Eunice Twetten in Wisconsin and Glennis in Minnesota. Burial in St James cemetery with services at St James Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Klocow
St. James
Minn
Klocow
St. James Lutheran Church
Estherville
Chas. Kilgore
K & K_ hardware
Was It Conspiracy Over Granddaughter’s Resemblance
Grandpa Jim Rainey visits Sac City to see his newborn granddaughter born to Keith and Mrs Rainey. A waitress hints the baby resembles her grandfather, sparking Rainey’s chest swells and a spree of gifts. He ends unsure if a larger conspiracy lies behind the attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Rainey
Sac City
Keith Farmer
Rainey
Mr. Rainey
Mrs Groth to Be Buried at Wallingford
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at Wallingford Lutheran church for Mrs H K Groth who died Monday in Minneapolis at her daughter Miss Rose Groth’s home She was 88 and a pioneer of Emmet county Burial will be in Riverside cemetery near Wallingford She was sister of the late Mrs JT Berg Surviving children include two daughters Mrs Carl Peterson and another daughter and son Carl Groth of near Estherville The Rev A K Gaard will officiate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford Lutheran Church
H. K. Groth
Minneapolis
Rose Groth
A. K. Gaard
Riverside Cemetery
Wallingford
JT. O. Berg
Carl Peterson
Carl Groth
Estherville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Palestine Church
Lakes Court
Department of Agriculture
G. Nicholson
Rural Youth Party
Mrs. Lucas
Emmet
G. M. Donovan
Excelsior Springs
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