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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1940

Page

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Founders Day Observed by Estherville P T A

The Estherville P T A marks Founders Day on Wednesday Feb 14 at 8:00 PM in the high school auditorium to honor the 48th anniversary of the national PTA. Mrs Wes Moyers will preside lights candle ceremony and Francis J Kennedy speaks on Juvenile Delinquency and Recreation. A lunch for the city recreation program follows with proceeds benefiting the project. Also Knights of Pythias meet Feb 15 at 8:00 PM at IOOF hall with a class in knight rank and a postmeeting lunch.

Estherville Parent-Teachers Associations Wes. Moyers PTA All Williamson K. J. McDonshi John Greig Toy’s Glee Club Glee Club William Bennett Orthian Blacketer Burton Bolton Robert Brams Josph Burns Aubrey Cresap Gerald Dybdahl Gordon Ellingson Rockford Johnson James Kennedy Warren Loveland Richard Manthe Sewell Mathre Max Mauck Mac McMillan Edgar Nau Dean Osmundson Clinton Primer Richard Robinson Lyle Shaw Francis J. Kennedy Wes, Meyers Glenn Pullen Oran Manthe Frank Sullivan Merton Mason L. L. Jones Sig Grinde Ernest Smith Merle Rankin Lloyd Johnson D. H. Diamond Anton Steery William Higinbotham L. J. Mousel Royce Winkleman Arnold Mouritson Marion Orvis Knights of Pythias IOOF

Meeting of Fine Arts Department Postponed

The February 15th meeting of the Fine Arts Department of the Woman's Club has been postponed. The next meeting will be held on March 7th at the home of Mrs W H St Clair.

Woman's Club W. H. St Clair

Party honors Mrs. J. M. Fredericksen with card game

Mrs. J. M. Fredericksen will be guest of honor at a Tuesday evening party hosted by Mrs. Floyd Gustafson with assisting hostess Mrs. Lloyd Hogan. The event features contract dreige with high and low scores and a traveling prize, followed by A A two course lunch. Guests include Mrs. Fredericksen and Mesdames James McGrath Harold Mokles tad William Schloeman Woodrow Wilson Donald Hansen Lawrence Silverberg H N Schradt Joe Durham George Bronskill Earl McDermott Kenneth Meadows Frederick Albertson Jr Malvin Peterson Joe Paul and Robert Cox.

J. M. Fredericksen Floyd Gustafson Lloyd Hogan Fredericksen Mrs. Fredericksen James McGrath Harold Moklestad William Schloeman Woodrow Wilson Donald Hansen Lawrence Silverberg H.N. Schradt Joe Durham George Bronskill Earl McDermott Kenneth Meadows Frederick Albertson, Jr Malvin Peterson Joe Paul Robert Cox

Birthday Dinner for Mrs M E Wilson

A birthday dinner in Mrs. M. E. Wilson’s honor was hosted by Mrs. Dennis Knudsen on Saturday evening. Guests enjoyed a 6 o’clock dinner at two pink and white decorated tables, then played contract bridge with prizes for high and second highs and a traveling prize. The hostess received a gift, with a cordial list of attendees including Mesdames H. O. Silge Con Alt N. M. Wolding George Lyman Ella McArdle Vance Noe Roy Blazer Wesley Dunham Jay Dunham Harry Jones Charles Lewis J. H. McKay Bernice Mildred Martin Henrietta Miller and Mrs. Knudsen.

M. E. Wilson Dennis Knudsen Jay Dunham Harry Jones Roy Blazer Wilson

Bid and Bye Club At Lyman Home Tea Party

Mrs George Lyman hosts the Bid and Bye club at her home Friday afternoon A 180 dessert luncheon will be served and the afternoon will be spent playing bridge Members include Mesdames J H Cramer Herman Weise Carl Mickelson Harry Jones William Hendrickson Dennis Knudsen G E Tomhave G Vestrem G H Morse and the hostess Mrs Con Alt Morse

George Lyman Mesdames J. H. Cramer Herman Weise Carl Mickelson Harry Jones William Hendrickson Dennis Knudsen G. E. Tomhave G.rg Vestrem G. H. Morse Con Alt A Morse

Royal Friends club tea at Mrs Cummings home

Mrs J M Cummings will entertain the Royal Friends club at her home this Tuesday afternoon. Ten guests will attend and the afternoon will be informal with a luncheon served at the close. Members include Mesdames Florence Treadway Ella McArdle Lottie Tornell S Solomons Rosenberger E Schryver Eva Crim Grace Van Eman Helen Pullen Wesley Robb and Mrs Cummings.

J. M. Cummings Royal Friends Club Mesdames Florence Treadway Ella McArdle Lottie Tornell S. Solomonson C. Rosenberger E. J. Schryver Eva Crim Grace van Eman Helen Pullen Wesley Robb Mrs. Cummings

Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets Thursday

The Estherville Lutheran Ladies Aid and Mission Society will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM in the church parlors. Hostesses are Mesdames Anfin Shaw D N Ressell T R Olson and Carl Shaw. The program commemorates the 100th birthday of missionary L C Skressrud born February 4 1840 and long active in Santal India. The meeting is led by Mrs L A Mathre, president.

Estherville Lutheran Ladies Aid and Mission Society Anfin Shaw D. N. Ressell T. R. Olson Carl Shaw L. C. Skressrud Skressrud Santal India

Party Tonight Honors Mrs Tennor Lilland

Thirty five friends and relatives are invited to a Tuesday evening party in the Gardston hotel Blue Room. A 7 30 dessert supper will be served and gifts will be presented to Mrs Tennor Lilland. Hostesses include Mrs William Higginbotham Mrs Joe Parnell Mrs Leroy Merriott Mrs Aubrey Loeschen Mrs Harlan Steadie Mrs Kenneth Bixby and Mrs Lynn Fedderberg. Decorations feature pastel colors and pink and white candles on tables.

Tennor Lilland Gardston Hotel Lilland William Higginbotham Joe Parnell Leroy Merriott Aubrey Loeschen Harlan Steadie Kenneth Bixby Lynn Fedderberg

Duo Decim Club Hosts Bridge Tea At Mrs Bale's Home

Mrs George Bale Jr entertained the Duo Decim club at her home on Thursday with a one o clock luncheon followed by contract bridge at two tables. Members present were Mesdames George Thompson Joe Hoye S G Ewen William Bale J P Clark and the hostess with guests Mrs R L Richardson Mrs John Lyman and Mrs Vern Reed of Iowa Falls.

George Bale, Jr Decim George Thompson Joe Hoye S. G. Ewen William Bale J. P. Clark R. L. Richardson John Lyman Vern Reed Iowa Falls

Woodley Hosts Bridge Club Meeting at Home

Mr and Mrs Don Woodley entertain the bridge club Wednesday evening at their home. Auction bridge will be played at three tables and a lunch will be served by the hostess. Club members include Mr and Mrs Donald Hansen Mr and Mrs Arnold Anderson Mr and Mrs Harold Reed Mr and Mrs Lawrence Jensen Mr and Mrs Elmer Jacobs and Mr and Mrs Woodley.

Don Woodley Donald Hansen Arnold Anderson Harold Reed Lawrence Jensen Elmer Jacobs Woodley

J F F Club Meets At Mrs McTavish Home

J F F Club and the nw club were entertained at the home of Mrs H G McTavish on Thursday afternoon A 115 luncheon was served by the hostess and the time spent playing contract bridge Members present were Mesdames Jay Howard R S Knight F J Kennedy Charles Werling L E Crim Dan Howard and the hostess Guests of the club at this meeting were Mrs L M Christensen and Mrs Charles Robinson

N.w H. G. McTavish Mesdames Jay Howard R. S. Knight F. J. Kennedy Charles Werling L. E. Crim Dan Howard L. M. Christensen Charles Robinson

Pythian Sisters Schedule Evening Meeting at IOOF Hall

The Pythian Sisters plan their regular meeting in the IOOF hall this Tuesday evening. After the business session, Mrs J Diltz Miss Ruby Hemmingson and Mrs G Hoobler will host refreshments. The entertainment will be provided by the committee in charge.

Pythian Sisters IOOF J. Diltz Ruby Hemmingson G. Hoobler

Eastern Star Regular Meeting Notice

The Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting Wednesday evening at 8:00. All members are urged to be present.

Eastern Star

Social luncheon hosted by Miss Elizabeth Colt

Miss Elizabeth Colt acted as hostess Saturday afternoon for a one o clock luncheon with a cordial group of friends. The guest list included Mrs. N. E. De money, Miss Berna Hanson, Miss Margaret Meyers, Miss Margaret Maniece, Miss Catherine Malone, Miss Frances Smith, Mrs. La Vera Cresap, Miss Helen Miller, Miss Wilma Gronstal, Miss Mil dred Martin, Miss Bessie Mewhir ter and Miss Bernice Martin.

Elizabeth Colt N. E. Demoney Berna Hanson Margaret Meyers Margaret Maniece Catherine Malone Frances Smith LaVera Cresap Helen Miller Wilma Gronstal Mildred Martin Bessie Mewhirter Bernice Martin

Auxiliary Luncheon and Sewing Plan at Legion Club

The American Legion Auxiliary schedules a one o clock luncheon Wednesday in the Legion club rooms. Members will bring dishes for a covered dish meal and sew carpet rags while listening to a WOI radio address by the past state president. Also noted are travels of Mrs. Oscar Hanson and Verl McDonough to Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ramsey to Minneapolis due to W. E. Lohr illness.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Club WOI Oscar Hanson

What's in a Can of Salmon Betty Crocker Guide

Betty Crocker explains Chinook King salmon versus cheaper Chum Kato. Chinook is rich in oil with large flakes and deep red color, while Chum is lighter with more bones. All canned salmon provides fat, minerals, vitamins A D and is a cheap protein. The article urges saving salmon juice for sauces and offers a Salmon Rabbit Supreme recipe with biscuit topping and cheese sauce.

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Local society notes from Estherville area events and travels

Ross Clark and his young daughter visited Des Moines for a few days while Miss Lomena Kasa left S and L to work at Clark's cafe. Mrs. A A Crim went to Minneapolis to stay with her daughter Mrs Co K Luikhart. Monavie Sear Apudlan Bt spent the weekend with relatives in Estherville. Mary Waldron recently had appendicitis surgery at Coleman hospital and was sent home Friday. A baby boy weighing eight pounds was born Saturday at Park View Clinic to Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson. Eleanor Smith will spend the winter in Minneapolis with her sister Mrs Charles Campbell after a death in the Campbell family. Mr and Mrs Arthur Yates joined Mr and Mrs John Higgins at Glidden for a neighbor’s funeral then returned to Estherville Monday. C V Kilgore and son Charles went to Minneapolis for a Hall Hardware Co convention. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Gus Ramsey Monday at Park View Clinic. the Ramseys’ second child and first son. E J Maniece, Grand Chancellor Commander of the Knights of Pythias State of Iowa, went to Ottumwa on order business, Ward has ecarved here. Frank Godfrey, longtime Estherville resident, serious with pneumonia, was moved to St Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids after wintering with his daughter Mrs Gilbert Voorhies in Marion near Cedar Rapids.

Local Couple Pairs Listed in Area Notices

The notice lists several engagements and pairs: Floyd V. Johnson, 24, of Dunnell, with Luella M. Cox, 18, of Alpha, on Feb. 3. On Feb. 4, Paul Polzin, 21, of Mankato, Minn., with LaJrie B. McComb, 21, of Mankato. On Feb. 6, Russell R. Weedman, Revere, Minn., with Marcella Schmelling, 18, Windom, Minn. Also Feb. 6, Albert F. Kimpton, 22, of Mankato, with Dorothy June Hennegar, 18, of Mankato.

Floyd V. Johnson Dunnell and Luella M. Cox Alpha Paul Polzin Mankato Minn LaJrie B. McComb Russell R. Weedman Revere Marcella Schmelling Windom Albert F. Kimpton Dorothy June Hennegar

Valentine Luncheon Menu Idea with Heart Shapes

Aimed at St Valentine receptions the feature suggests broiled loin lamb chops arranged in the style shown. Garnishes include peach halves topped with heart cranberry jelly and heart shaped hot biscuits to reinforce the holiday motif. The article outlines simple steps for broiling lamb chops using a modern method.

Grand Theatre Show Promises Double Feature Night

Grand Theatre patrons face a bargain night with a double feature. Ingrid Bergman and Leslie Howard star in Intermezzo A Love Story while Warren William and Joan Perry headline The Lone Wolf Strikes. Howard explains his soft collar choice on set as the films entertain with romance and thrills.

Grand Theatre Leslie Howard Ingrid Bergman David Selznick Warren William Joan Perry Theater and Screen Bond Street David O. Selznick Fritz Kreisler Pascha Heifetz Michael Lanyard William Lone Wolf Eric Blore Miss Perry Lone Wolge Astrid Allwyn Robert Wilcox Alan Baxter Montague Love

Night Driving Dangers Highlight Need for Better Lighting

Winter daylight shortage forces earlier use of headlights. Auto fatalities at night rose 54.5 percent from 1930 to 1987, while daytime deaths fell 5.4 percent. The message urges greater alertness and courtesy on night roads and calls for rapid installation of improved highway lighting to address the rising night crash problem.

War Mothers rename to Service Star Legion in meeting

In Estherville last week the War Mothers voted to change their name to the Service Star Legion to align with the national organization. A Thursday Music Club has formed with Miss Marie Harker as president. Anamosa’s Mrs. Chas Gould to teach high school normal training. Evangeline to be shown at Grand Theatre for Americanization benefit February 17. Fifty local girls to perform in the Dances of the Nations. Armstrong schools closed Monday due to grippe. Mrs. James Rainey learns of her sister Jeanette Ralston’s Chicago marriage to Forrest Ralston of Shenandoah. City council raises city firemen pay. Alarms pay $2. over one hour adds $1 per hour.

Service Star Legion Estherville Marie Harker Chas. Gould Anamosa Grand Theatre Armstrong Grippe James Rainey Jeanette Ralston Chicago Forrest Ralston Shenandoah

Zieman to Build Five Thousand Dollar Residence

Excerpts from the 1910 Vindicator note Mrs G Zieman has purchased the Espeset property east of the Free Baptist church on Des Moines street and will construct a residence estimated at five to six thousand dollars. Eyes at local market priced per dozen. A plate shower honors Miss Inez Mitchell, a near future bride, with twelve guests invited last Saturday. The Vindicator moves to new offices in the Masonic block this week. Mrs W C Carpenter and children of Cedar Rapids visited Editor Frank Carpenter and his mother over Sunday. Miss Blanche Johnston and Mrs G A Skewis hosted a plate shower for Miss Addie Dyke ahead of her wedding on Lith...

the Vindicator and Republican Inez Mitchell Masonic Block W. C. Carpenter Cedar Rapids Frank Carpenter Blanche Johnston G. A. Skewis Addie Dyke

Bust visitor at Bode last week sparks family chatter

A fragmentary note mentions a visitor linked to a family with ties to southern Alberts and Chias, noting Knut Grenatal among names, with unclear details about the event at Bode last week.

Alberts Chias Barth Knut Grenatal Bode

Do You Cultivate Your Family Tree In America

Mary Margaret McBride writes in Cosmopolitan about how genealogists profit from tracing ancestry and offering coats of arms. She notes the lure of patriotic societies and the snobbery tied to family lists while admitting some curiosity about historic roots.

America Jones Mary Margaret McBride Boston Cos Mopolitan Magazine Miss Mcbride Miss Bride Polly Hawkins Craig Anary

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