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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1940

Page

3

Aged Man Dies After Lingering Illness Near Estherville

John Snyder aged 86 dies Sunday after a lingering illness at his daughter’s home northwest of Estherville. Born in Linne Holland, he immigrated in 1898, lived in Breda Town until retirement in 1931, then moved to Estherville. Survived by four children, twenty five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one sister, and other relatives. funeral at St. Patrick’s church in Estherville.

John Snyder Henry Nepps Estherville Linne Holland America Breda Frank Snyder Mt. Carmel Mary Henry Nep Ann Peter Hoffman Agnes M. Madeleine Franciscan Sisters LaCrosse Wis M. Agnetta Snyder Otto Reuland Mike Woods Jerry Wegs Anton Ricke Ed Neppl Englebert Neppl Holy Name Society St. Patrick's Parish Henry Neppl

Death of Mrs Albert Bringle in Wisconsin

Mrs. Mildred Stensby Bringle, 40, died Friday at a sanitarium in Eau Claire Wisconsin after pneumonia and tuberculosis. She lived in Estherville and Taylor Wisconsin and leaves husband Rev Albert Bringle and four children Thelma Paul John Irene. Surviving family includes mother Mrs S Stensby and sister Miss Lillian Stensby. Funeral held at Bringle home and Lutheran church with burial to follow in Mt Horeb Wisconsin beside her father.

Estherville Albert Bringle Eau Claire Wis J. A. Bringle Neat Superior Arthur Bringle Elwyn ~Bringle Gladys Bringle Bringle Mildred Stensby Bringle Mt. Horeb St. Olaf’s College Northfield Minn Theological Seminary Minnesota Thelma Paul John Irene Taylor Wisconsin Clare Bringle Ann Bringle Superior

Male quartet to perform Thursday at Free Methodist church

The Wessington Springs college men's quartet will present a program Thursday evening January 2 at 8 00 PM at the Free Methodist church. Accompanying the singers will be Pres W A Harden who will give a short talk. The program will be varied and interesting and the public is invited to attend.

Wessington Springs College Free Methodist Church Pres. W. A. Harden

Resigning Deputy Clerk of Courts to Leave Dec 81

Mrs. Jessie Hepp Hackett will resign as deputy clerk of courts after Tuesday's work. She has served since January 1, 1925, under Clerk Irwin Nichols. Ruth Penn will replace her, moving from Iowa Trust & Savings Bank after the death of Attorney J. W. Morse.

Jessie Hepp Hackett Hackett Irwin Nichols Ruth Penn Iowa Trust & Savings Bank J. W. Morse Miss Penn

Wedding Of Miss Valen And Groom At Ratherville Farm

The wedding cake served as a centerpiece for the bride’s table with pink and white decor. Mrs Valen, daughter of Mrs Lynneva Olson of Graettinger, taught in Emmet county rural schools and was elected president of the Emmet County rural teachers association. The groom, a farmer near Esterville, and the couple will reside at the groom’s farm north of Ratherville after the ceremony.

Graettinger Lutheran Church Misa Bertha Olson Henry Valen Dorothy Valen Clarence Olson Eldon Aanonson Leland Aanonson Vernon Tweet LaVern Valen Fred Rudd Des Moines Ferns Arthur Valen Edgar Iverson Valen Lynneva Olson Graettinger Emmet Emmet County Estherville Homs Ratherville

Volunteers Fill Quota for January Draft in Emmet County

Four Ringsted youths Burton Peterson Virgil Nelson Billy Myers and Harold Peterson volunteered for selective service after a recent draft board appearance and preliminary physicals. Emmet County’s January quota was cut from 15 to three due to accommodations shortages, with volunteers expected to fill remaining needs. The draft board added 11 men to class 1-A, including Peter Ervin Jorgenson Ringsted and others from Estherville Wallingford and Holmstead Florida, noting 1-A is not permanent pending physical outcomes.

Ringsted Burton Peterson Virgil Nelson Billy Myers Harold Peterson Emmet County Draft Board Emmet Emmet County Peter Ervin Jorgenson Ringsted Orville Eugene Heidecker Wallingford Ivan Daniel Linge Estherville Harry LeRoy Osthiemer Robert Gerald Herum Joseph Chester Lodden August Henry Beckman

Local Car Dealers and Owners Named in Estherville Area List

A dense roster of individuals and businesses across Estherville Ringsted Dolliver Armstrong Terril and nearby towns appears, detailing various automobile brands and local dealers. Names include Nielsen Ridler Wilson Ellsworth Weber Hoffman Pitcher Meyers DeKock Nepps Sampson Jensen Shonkwiler Natterstad Knutson Duer Skaarup Paris Andrews Beaver Fagre Buchanan Lee lastine Jorstad and Pope among others with makes such as Ford Chevrolet Oldsmobile Plymouth Pontiac Studebaker International and more.

V.K Robert E. Nielsen Ringsted Buick Ray M. Ridler Estherville Chevrolet J. E. Wilson Mercury N. R. Ellsworth Oldsmobile Galen Weber Dolliver Dr. L. F. Hoffman Plymouth Arthur Pitcher Roy E. Meyers Ford Golden Sun Milling Co Wackle

New Year's Eve Dance at E. P.'s Hall

The E. P.'s and their families will celebrate New Year's Eve December 31 with a gala at their hall. An orchestra will provide music and a variety of entertainments are planned. Caps and namemakers will be given to all feasts for a proper New Year welcome. non-members must show their card for admission.

E. P

Brawfords to Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J S Brawford mark sixty years of marriage with a planned January 1 celebration, weather permitting. Married New Years Day 1881 in Frankville Iowa, they later moved to Superior then Estherville area, with four children two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Both active in Methodist church and community. health has limited plans.

J. S. Brawford Brawford Branford Frank Lloyd Schenck Leo Brawford Lewis Brawford Estherville J. L. Brawford Peoria Ill Methodist Church

Rock Island Rr Announces Zephyr Rocket Schedule Change

The Rock Island railroad announces timetable changes effective January 7. Train No. 19 from Cedar Rapids to Estherville will arrive at 8 00 a m instead of 8 35. Train No. 20 to Cedar Rapids will depart Estherville at 4 00 p m instead of 6 40. Minor stops and shorter layovers in Estherville to accommodate the Minneapolis St Louis Zephyr Rocket. The inaugural runs depart Minneapolis St Paul and St Louis on January 7 with service to St Louis and Minneapolis. The trains feature 2000 horsepower diesels, mail and baggage cars plus deluxe seating and sleeping cars. Double dedication and christening mark the launch in Minneapolis and St Louis.

Rock Island Railroad Cedar Rapids Estherville Roma Minneapolis St. Louis St. Paul St. Ims Ening

Coleman Hospital Notes on Weekend Surgeries and Birth

Coleman hospital reports major operations for Miss Carmen Brandt and Miss Dorothy Barg, with Mrs Magdalene Boyle under emergency appendix surgery. Tonsil removals involved Mary Ann Brawford Ike Sampson and Wayne Betty Lou King. Mr and Mrs Clifford Coleman welcomed a baby boy born Saturday December 28. Norman Sandren and Kenneth Hiles listed as medical patients. wedding of R F Welsh referenced.

Carmen Brandt Swea City Dorothy Barg Estherville Fred Hagland Magdalene Boyle Missouri Valley Coleman Hospital Boyle J. W. Johnson Mary Ann Brawford Ike Sampson Grover and Wayne Betty Lou King Clifford Coleman Norman Sandren Spirit Lake Kenneth Hiles

Will Be Candidate For Mayor In Estherville

Estherville voters prepare for spring city election as Alex Johnston announces his candidacy for mayor. Johnston is known locally for service on the county board of supervisors and Estherville city council, and for business roles including Gardston hotel founder and former Aransky and L. M. Christensen store manager. Other potential candidates are hinting at announcements as the race shapes up.

Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association Emmet Estherville Alex Johnston Johnston Emmet County Board of Supervisors Gardner Gardston Hotel Corporation

Elks New Year's Eve Frolic in Estherville Lodge

Estherville lodge 628 B P O Elks invite members and guests to a December 31 dance in their club rooms with Hal Carlson and his twelve musicians. Horns balloons confetti noisemakers and serpentines will boost the merriment. Guest night requires each guest to be accompanied by an Elk.

Estherville Lodge B.P.O. Elks Hal Carlson

Moving to Fort Dodge Lyle Jacksons relocate for promotion

Mr and Mrs Lyle Jackson and family left on Monday for Fort Dodge to establish their future home. Lyle Jackson has been promoted within the Royal 400 oil company.

Lyle Jackson Fort Dodge Jackson Royal 400 Oil Company

Montgomery Ward Names New Furniture Manager

Robert Hunt of Moline Illinois has been appointed manager of the furniture department at the Montgomery Ward store in Estherville. He arrived last week to assume duties after serving as assistant manager in Moline, and his wife accompanies him as a valued addition to the community.

Robert Hunt Moline Ill Montgomery Ward Estherville Hunt Festherville

4-H Short Course Attendees Highlight Iowa Event

County Agent Balkema leads a 4-H group to the annual Boys 4-H Short Course at Iowa State College in Ames. Winners from dairy and Western Lamb divisions join prize recipients funded by local banks and sponsors. Speakers include Gov. Wilson and Bob Feller. Courses cover farm safety, dairy and poultry management. Judging starts Monday with livestock contests and an athletic program at State Gymnasium.

M. A. Balkema Iowa State College Ames Delmer DeVoss Howard Heywood, Jr Bruce Munson John Beck George Weir Milton Simpson Milton Madsen Leo Sorenson Verinon Rustad R. K. Bliss Dickson Beck National Defense Advisory Commission Washington, D. C Iowa Bob Feller Agricultural Hall Finley H. J. Roddy College Health Service Des Moines Good Will

Dr Clark Recovers Stolen Instruments in Local Theft

A case containing instruments valued at 150 dollars stolen last week from Dr J P Clark’s automobile was recovered Saturday afternoon near the J D Edwards storage house on South Sixth Street by youths at play. The belongings were undisturbed despite a thorough ransacking and local Christmas wrapping paper found nearby linked the thefts to car prowls reported last week.

J. P.clark J. D. Edwards South Sixth St

Vindicator Announces One Weekly Edition This Week

The Vindicator states only one paper will be issued this week. The next Pyoweewenve issue is scheduled for January ea renee.

Janea Renee

Red Cross Drive In Emmet County Sees Strong Totals

County wide Red Cross drive ends with 1773.87 raised across Estherville Huntington Dolliver Armstrong Maple Hill Ringsted and Wallingford. Estherville lacks a chapter, funds shared by county officers. Armstrong Ringsted Gruver Wallingford retain local funds. Special thanks to volunteers and workers for a record campaign in the last decade.

Red Cross Emmet County Iowa Estherville Huntington Dolliver Armstrong Ringsted Maple Hill Gruver Wallingford Venee Ee Emmet

Terril hotel to be run by M R Benders after year end

Mr and Mrs M R Bender plan to rent the Terril hotel building and open a restaurant and card room after the first of the year. Ed Booth of LaPlante South Dakota visits Priscilla Booth and brothers. Dr and Mrs Thomas Mann returned from Des Moines after Christmas. Local markets list prices for hens, coxen, springs, eggs, cream, oats, flax, soybeans, barley, and hogs with varied weights and quality grades.

Veawm M. R

Also Mentioned on This Page

V.R V.r. Annual Meeting OF Insurance Company Robert Ellison Robert Jr George Robinson Phyllia Robinson Ellison Gregn Brawfords Mr, and Mrs. Brawford Rock Island W.R Ernest Rees Spencer R. F. Welsh Chicago C. E.bilney Guy Tibbetts Harley Degen the Vindicator Republican Staff Delaide Nichols Harold Reed J. T. Porter Jerry Sullivan Arnold Yates Virginia Sawyer Helen Sawyer Hilda Sawyer Lorraine Sawyer A. E. Rave H. D. Mereness Chas. Christ Frances Horswell C. J. Martens A. S. Anderson Robert Kephart Pauline Hanson Jean Hanson Ray Scott W. R. Wertz Helen Welsh Frank Wieskus Paul Lungren Agricultural Assembly Clark Ed Booth LaPlante South Dakota Priscilla Booth George Charles Thos. Mann
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