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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1940

Page

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Wedding Announcement for Miss Florence West and Louis Lemaster

At a George West home party the approaching marriage of Miss Florence West to Louis Lemaster of Ringsted was announced. The ceremony will be held Saturday evening March 2 at the Methodist church. A two course luncheon followed with yellow and white decorations. parasol message concealed the engagement.

George West Florence West Louis Lemaster Ringsted Methodist Church Dorothy Nourse Lucille Schenck Wayne Huntsinger R. L. Caldwell Gertrude Rasmussen Stanley Larson Fern Carlson Mary Kruse Ruth Maniece Evan Higgins Marion Orvis Vermaine Sidles Helen Martinson

Crescent Club Families Social Event Report

Crescent Country Club members and families held a party at city hall on Friday evening. After a 7 30 covered dish supper, the gathering featured informal games and cards with multiple couples and their children listed as guests.

Crescent Country Club City Hall Arthur Yates J. H. Cramer H. H. Hansen Wilson Moore Lee Eveleth Harry Jones Roy Mitts Emma Clements Charles Higgins John Higgins Wm. Clark Reed George Frank Walter Swanson Bert Swanson Harry Bauman

Past Noble Grands entertained by Mrs Schryver hosts

Mrs E J Schryver assisted by Mrs Lawrence Jones entertained the Past Noble Grands at her home on Friday evening. After routine business the guests enjoyed social time, with a long list of attendees including Miss Geraldine Buckley and many named ladies.

E. J. Schryver Lawrence Jones Geraldine Buckley Chas. Anderson Gilbert Amdahl John Weir Lester Mason Lena Sandren Wm. Dickinson Clarence Kurtz Frank Ellwanger Roy Bassett Clara Frizzell Chas. Rosenberger Bessie Hollenbeck Chris Jensen Jones Schryver

Gray Jr hosts bridge club evening at his home

Mr and Mrs P G Gray Jr will host their evening bridge club Tuesday after dinner. Members include Mr and Mrs Herman Jensen, Mr and Mrs Delbert Hinsch, Mr and Mrs John Rhodes, Mr and Mrs F E Rosendahl, Dr and Mrs J B Osher and Mr and Mrs Gray. Detlef Holm disease condition from hospital note shows slight improvement.

P. G. Gray Jr Herman Jensen Delbert Hinsch John Rhodes F. E. Rosendahl J. B. Osher Gray

Party Honors C Bixbys 25th Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs Charles Bixby were guests of honor at a 7 PM dinner at the C L Mulock home for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The event also honored Mr and Mrs Robert Klema and Mr and Mrs A R Markley with a surprise party and a read poem by Mrs George Kibbee. Guests included H M Ireland Shirley and Orian Bixby, Leonard Roberts, Arthur Beatty and the Mulocks with moving pictures shown after the meal.

Charles Bixby C. L. Mulock Bixby Robert Klema A. R. Markley Klema Markley H. M. Ireland Shirley Orian Kibbee Leonard Roberts Arthur Beatty Mulock

Eighteenth Wedding Anniversary Party at Spirit Lake

Mr and Mrs E J Beatty were surprised by relatives Saturday evening in celebration of their eighteenth anniversary. Five hundred prizes went to Mrs Arthur Beatty and Cecil Riggs, low prize to Eugene Beatty. Lunch followed. Attending were Estherville residents including Ingvall, Betty, Riggs families, Naomi Harker and Ed Arthur. The Beattys received a gift in remembrance, Spirit Lake Beacon.

E. J. Beatty Beatty Arthur Beatty Cecil Riggs Eugene Beatty Dave Ingvall Arthur Betty Dorothy Doris Genevieve Riggs Estherville C. W. Beatty Lester Naomi Harker Ed Arthur Spirit Lake Beacon

Checkers Tourney Draws Players to Cedar Rapids

Mr. and Mrs. Chas Bixby of Estherville and Mr. and Mrs. Al Graettinger of Graettinger travel to Cedar Rapids for a state checkers tournament at the YMCA. The double knockout event began Monday at 10:00 a.m. with cash prizes for winners, sponsored by the Cedar Rapids checker club.

Chas. Bixby Estherville al Graettinger Graettinger Cedar Rapids YMCA Cedar Rapids Checker Club

Wa-Tan-Ye Dinner at Kaltvedts Farm Home

The Wa-Tan-Ye will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening meeting at the city library at 6 30 p m. Guests will drive to Mrs Sadie Kaltvedts farm home for a chicken dinner. Members must inform the committee by Tuesday if attending or not. Committee in charge is Miss Ethel Townsend and Miss Regina Hill.

Sadie Kaltvedts Ethel Townsend Regina Hill

Lenten Luncheon Held by Episcopal Ladies Guild

The Episcopal Ladies Guild held a Lenten luncheon at Mrs. L. E. Stockdale’s home on Saturday to raise funds for church use during the Lenten season. About forty guests attended, with Mrs. Stockdale assisted by Mrs. J. E. Stockdale, Mrs. H. G. McTavish, Mrs. Irving Ellerston, Mrs. Wm. Bale, Mrs. George Thompson, Mrs. William Schloeman, and Miss Mary Katherine McTavish.

Episcopal Ladies Guild L. E. Stockdale Stockdale J. E. Stockdale H. G. McTavish Irving Ellerston Wm. Bale George Thompson William Schloeman Mary Katherine McTavish

Mrs. Lawrence Silverberg Hosts Afternoon Bridge Club

Mrs. Lawrence Silverberg will entertain her afternoon bridge club at her home Thursday with a 1:30 dessert luncheon and contract bridge at three tables. Members include Mrs. Donald Hansen, Mrs. Hubert Schrodt, Mrs. Harold Moklestad, Mrs. Lloyd Hogan, Mrs. J. M. Fredericksen, Mrs. Wm. Schloe man, Mrs. George Brunskill, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Mrs. James McGrath, Mrs. Joe Durham, Mrs. Floyd Gustafson, and Mrs. Silverberg. A weekend guest from Minneapolis, Mrs. Ira Lucas, formerly Estherville resident Miss Ethel Towsley, will be remembered by local friends.

Lawrence Silverberg Donald Hansen Hubert Schrodt Harold Moklestad Lloyd Hogan J. M. Fredericksen Wm. Schloe_man George Brunskill Woodrow Wilson James McGrath Ira Lucas Minneapolis Lloyd Stockdale Lucas Estherville Ethel Towsley

Father Kelly Returns to Graettinger After Hospital Stay

Rev. Father Kelly of Graettinger, previously a Mercy hospital patient in Des Moines, resumed duties. He was reported greatly improved and celebrated mass at Graettinger Catholic church recently.

Father Kelly Graettinger Mercy Hospital Des Moines Graeettinger Graettinger Catholic Church

Variety In Lamb Chops Aid Greatly to Menus

A home economist explains lamb chop versatility for broiling and occasions. Rib and loin chops are common, Frenched chops suit luncheons, shoulder cuts yield Saratoga chops rolled and skewered. Broiling steps include preheating, 12 minutes for one inch thick chops, turning until browned.

Inez S. Willson Home Economist

Pythian Sisters Supper and Dance Planned

The Pythian Sisters sponsor a supper and dance at the IOOF hall on Thursday evening, February 22. Supper starts at 6:30 and runs until served. Dancing follows with committees for supper decorating serving and more led by chairmen Elmer Russell Lee Eveleth Lawrence Jensen Melvin Warren J H Diltz Don Woodley Ruth Penn Robert Penn Anne Wylder Bessie Hoobler Fern Jackman Carolyn Osmandson Frank Pfaff Jennie Hepp J H Diltz and Wm Clark.

Pythian Sisters IOOF Elmer ‘Russell Lee Eveleth Lawrence Jensen Melvin Warren J. H. Diltz Don Woodae AEBS Ehmmitter Don Woodley Ruth Penn Robert Penn Anne Wylder Bessie Hoobler Fern Jackman Carolyn Osmundson Frank Pfaff Jennie Hepp Wm. Clark

Legion Social Evening Includes Bridge and Bingo Fun

Thirty five members of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary enjoyed a social evening in the Legion club rooms. Bridge and Bingo provided entertainment with high score prizes going to Mrs. R. R. Tillae for Bingo and Mrs. Guy Tibbetts and Art Williamson for bridge. Washington's birthday decorations adorned tables and rooms, and a lunch was served by several members at the end.

American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Legion Club R. R. Tillae Guy Tibbetts Art Williamson Washington Wm. St. Clair Lawrence Jensen G. D

Evening Pot-Luck at Clark Home Hosts List

Friends of Misses Pearl and Bernice Clark enjoyed a Thursday pot-luck at the Clark home served at 7:00. Guests included Miss Clara Kennedy Miss Henrietta Miller Miss Lois Inman Miss Gertrude Mohr Mrs. W. H. Hunt and the hostesses. Sylvia Hovick, Perry Iowa, visited. Fort Dodge visitors Laverne Heyer and daughter stayed with J. H. Diltz family. Frank Godfrey in Cedar Rapids hospital convalesces from pneumonia. James Burns and family called home as father's health declined. Burns Jr. family of Algona spent Sunday with relatives.

Misses Pearl Bernice Clark Clark Clara Kennedy Henrietta Miller Lois Inman Gertrude Mohr W. H. Hunt Laverne Heyer Fort Dodge J. H. Diltz Gladys Bringley Ralph Callahan Battle Creek Mich Ben Amelsberg Glendale Calif Estherville James Burns Homer Herwig Cedar Rapids Burns James Burns Jr Algona E. H. Rederls Kathie Herman Jensen

Local notes and visits around Estherville society

Mrs. Kenneth Ankrum has returned home improved from pneumonia at Coleman hospital. Families and guests gathered in Britt and Sioux City for sales meetings and visits. Births, illnesses, and travel highlight a busy week with many relatives seen in Estherville and nearby towns.

Kenneth Ankrum Coleman Hospital

Legion elects officers for coming year in 1920

The American Legion elected Commander Selby Brams Vice commander Clarence Ford Adjutant FE M Brenneman Treasurer Ralph Miller Historian W E Deming Chaplin Rev Hock for the year ahead. Also notes marriages births elections business moves and a new bank charter in Dunell Minn with other local items.

Vindicator Republican American Legion Selby Brams Clarence Ford FE. M. Brenneman Ralph Miller W. E. Deming Chaplin Hock Julia BE Nellie) Morrissey Roscoe R. Tillae St. Patrick’s Parsonage Jennie Miller Ben Nelson Wallingford Oehrlein East Walnut Street Ethel Holman Rexall Drug Store Jesse Cox Fred Albertson Art Erickson Art Fiancker Dr. Clinite P. C. Roth Dunnell Minn

Not Guilty In Grover Fire Case At 1910 Trial

Ed Miller was found not guilty of setting fire to his Grover store after a six hour jury deliberation. The item lists assorted 1910 notices including marriage licenses for Herschel Stewart and Wallie Brant, Lars Villanger and Jennie Larsen, Arthur Markley and Addie Dyke, along with other local life events and bids.

Vindicator Ed Miller Grover Heffelfinger Herschel A. Stewart Dickinson County Wallie E. Brant Jack Creek Township Lars Villanger Lyle,Minn Jennie M. Larsen Arthur Markley Addie E. Dyke Estherville Henry Riley J. W. Ghoslin Chicago Spencer Cox Edna Fritz St. James Minn Alice Stinson Iowa City Ed Nourse Spokane Wash C. W. Isgrig Anna Angerson Justice K. P. Lodge Spirit Lake

Estherville Plans New Post Office and Short Course

The notice outlines a government post office project for Estherville with bids due by March 10, 1910. It also reports the first annual short course in agriculture and domestic science held February 21 to 26 with instructors Holden Bliss Charlton EB Bryant presiding and Horswell as secretary. A highway safety patrol chief notes that a careless pedestrian is as guilty as a careless driver in causing accidents.

Estherville Holden Bliss C. A. Knee Highway Safety Patrol

Juke Box Fame Buoyed Band Careers Across the Nation

Bands rise and fade with juke box hits as scenes of teen nickel crowds drive fame. Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and others credit studio records and box play for national reach. The $260 million business hinges on 500000 machines in small spots nationwide guiding tastes and careers.

Dorothy Kilgallen Benny Goodman Goodman Glenn Miller Renee Beestwive

Friendship requires care to endure and avoid pitfalls

Raymond G. Fuller argues in Cosmopolitan that friendship must be nurtured with thought and restraint. Avoid the martyr role, possessiveness, and persistent jealousy which ruin companionships and risk turning platonic ties into romance unsafely.

Raymond G. Fuller Cosmopolitan Magazine Fuller

Admonitions From Mary Baker Eddy on Living Better

A compact quotation from Mary Baker Eddy urges action today for collective improvement. It emphasizes striving for long suffering faithfulness and charity toward all, and adds the virtue of silent restraint when it can replace censure.

Mary Baker

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