Triplets Die and Local Concession Operator Passes
The smallest Schacherer triplet died at Coleman hospital from a chest issue after birth weighing 4 pounds 7 ounces. Private funeral held at Sternberg chapel. burial in Catholic cemetery. Other two babies improving in incubator. Ben Peasley Arnolds Park longtime concession operator died last Thursday at 8 am. survived by wife and daughter Vivian. Funeral at home then Friends Church in Arnolds Park. Quote from Kahlil Gibran about silence tolerance and kindness concludes piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schacherer
Coleman Hospital
Sternberg
Father Keane
Ben Peasley
Arnolds Park
Mr. Peasley
Arnols Park
Vivian
Friends Church
Debaters Open Season With Emmetsburg Invite
Estherville junior college debaters faced first-year opposition at the Emmetsburg invitational. Participants include Lenore Henamen Helen Waldee and Richard Dawson with absent members preparing for Worthington on March 7. The debate centered on isolation toward outside nations in armed conflict. Dawson showed college-level potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Lenore Henamen
Helen Waldee
Richard Dawson
Glen Groth
Ethel Hansen
Mary Tostenrud
Estherville Junior College
Worthington
Phi Kappa Delta
Western Hemisphere
Regina Hill
Estherville High School
Algona High School
Roosevelt Auditorium
Estherville
Algona
Spencer
Helen Ann Ressell
Keith Griffith
Donald Tosatenrud
James Johnston
Carmel Jean Morton
Donald Tostenrud
Donald
The Tithing Box one act play closes at high school
“The Tithing Box” directed by Donald Larson was the final one act played Monday evening in the high school auditorium. Cast included Cheater Oksner Uncle Andrew Hackle Michael Reynolds Peter Pfieffer Richard Bendixon Jack Spiker Joy Cameron Aunt Nellie Hackle and Duane Wallace Rev Samuel Clark. The plot centers on Uncle Andrew borrowing from Aunt Nellie’s Tithing Box and the Reverend’s scheduled call. The ensemble delivered strong, clean comedy and were well portrayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Larson
Cheater Oksner
Andrew Hackle
Michael Reynolds
Peter Pfieffer
Richard Bendixon
Jack Spiker
Joy Cameron
Nellie Hackle
Duane Wallace
Samuel Clark
Nellie
Peter
Jack
Local Liquor Sales Decline in January
Estherville liquor store shows a $3,000 drop in January sales versus December. Iowa’s 173 stores posted $1,042,394.48 in January compared with December’s $1,527,890.24. Emmetsburg sold $7,274.57 in January and $9,673.17 in December. Spirit Lake moved from $11,091.58 in December to $6,836.18 in January. Twenty-nine stores statewide exceeded Estherville in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Iowa
Jowan
Emmetsburg
Spirit Lake
County Meeting Aims to Boost Legion Membership County
A joint meeting of the American Legion post and Legion Auxiliary is set for Thursday at 8:00 pm in Armstrong hall to discuss boosting county Legion membership. Attendees include all members and wives, with social entertainment and a business session planned.
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American Legion Popty
Legion Auxiliaries
Legion
Armstrong
Wallingford
Maple Hill
Iowa colleges share in 1939 40 N Y A work aid
The national youth administration reports 2,882 Iowa students aided with college and graduate work for 1939 40. Es ning junior college lists ten student quota and 160 monthly allotment. Iowa totals include 64 colleges with monthly 35 730 and yearly 321 570.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Youth Administration
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Estherville Junior College
Warner Kirlin
Britt Junior College
Eagle Grove Junior College
Ellsworth Junior College
Iowa Falls
Emmetsburg Junior College
Fort Dodge Junior College
Marshalltown Junior College
Mason City Junior College
Northwestern Junior College and Academy
Orange City
Sheldon Junior College
Waldorf College
Forest City
Webster City Junior College
National Youth Administration College
Weather Summary: February Flurries Persist
Snow flurries kept temperature steady with only minor gains from last night. Forecasters predict colder days ahead though relief is usually brief, as the unsettled February pattern continues despite slight warming on some dates.
Infant Gerald Edward Bollard Mourned by Family
Don Bollards mourn the loss of their infant son Gerald Edward who died shortly after birth in a Fort Dodge hospital. Mrs. Bollard, formerly Marion Thrush, recovered, while Thrush family members assisted. Private funeral held in Estherville with Rev. F. W. Ortmeyer at Oak Hill cemetery aided by Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bollard
Gerald Edward
Fort Dodge
Alpha Lineagar
E. E. Thrush
Estherville
F. W. Ortmeyer
Oak Hill Cemetery
F. M. Whiting
F. Ballard
Miss Ethel McArdle Ill in Independence Iowa
Miss Ethel McArdle a teacher in Independence schools is seriously ill with double mastoids and requires surgery after X rays. Her sister and two relatives traveled from home to be with her as she undergoes the operation in Independence hospital where she has lost her hearing and communicates by pencil and paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel McArdle
Independence
Owen Morton
Ella McArdle
Iowa
Miss McArdle
Independence Hospital
Young Boy Arrested for Auto Theft and Theft Offenses
Lloyd Athey, 14, was arrested after allegedly taking a Ford from the Lyman garage Friday evening and joy riding. He later admitted taking candy from a salesman’s car and stealing chickens near Estherville. He will be taken to Spirit Lake to appear before Judge Hudson for sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Athey
TE Athey
John Lyman
Lyman
Athey
Marsell
Estherville
Spirit Lake
Hudson
Emmet County Superintendents Meet Wednesday at Halfa
Emmet county superintendents and wives plan a Wednesday evening meeting at Halfa with a 6:30 dinner to follow. County Supt. Marie Sorum will attend as a guest. Expected attendees include Supt. N. B. Demoney and wife Estherville. H. O. Miller and wife Grover. W. A. Ortmeyer and wife Armstrong. Reed Jordan and wife Maple Hill. C. W. Hammond and wife Ringsted. R. C. Hill and wife Halfa. Vernon Anderson and wife Emmet Consolidated. James Smith and wife Dolliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Halfa
Marie Sorum
N. &. Demoney
Estherville
H. O. Miller
Grover
W. A. Ortmeyer
Armstrong
Reed Jordan
Maple Hill
C. W. Hammond
Ringsted
R. C. Hill
Vernon Anderson
Emmet Consolidated
James Smith
Dolliver
Presbyterian Guild Meets to Discuss Child Welfare Issues
The Presbyterian Guild will meet Monday evening at Mrs. Donald Pro's home with Miss Vern Heyer assisting. An invited audience from Es therville is welcomed. A panel on Foster Homes and Institutional Care of Children will be led by Miss Lucille Wylder, with other talks on juvenile delinquency, legal provision, and adoption followed by open discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Guild
Donald Pro
Vern Heyer
Estherville
Missa
Lucille Wylder
County Welfare Board
Gertrude Nipher
Mra
Walter Schildknecht
Irwin Story
Roosevelt Child Study Club Meeting Thursday
The Roosevelt Child Study club will meet Thursday afternoon February 22 at Mrs. T. H. Lines home. Dr. Gerald E. Knoff will deliver the radio lesson Looking Forward to Marriage. All Roosevelt PTA members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Child Study Club
T. H. Lines
Gerald E. Knoff
Roosevelt Pta
Gruver Hosts to Tournament in Grover Gymnasium
Gruver hosts a district girls basketball tournament after winning sectional play to decide who represents the district. Games run Wednesday through Saturday with pairings Gruver vs Bode Leland and Ledyard, Ottosen vs Seneca, Thompson vs Titonka, leading to Friday and Saturday finals. Admission 25 35 cents, season tickets 60 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruver
Bode
Leland
Ledyard
Ottosen
Seneca
Thompson
Grover Gymnasium
Miss Nichols to stay in Florida for another week
From Babson Park Florida word says Miss Adelaide Nichols editor of the Vindicator and Republican remains with her mother as Mrs Nichols shows improvement but still has a bad cold and cannot be left alone. They expect her to stay at least another week. The weather has been cold with temperatures around 48 degrees. one day reached 80 but the period has been cool. A frost scare was predicted but considered likely to end. Estherville visitors included Mr and Mrs George Braley of Portland Oregon, Mr and Mrs Raymond Bahrns and Elizabeth of Eldora, and Mr and Mrs Mert Mead of Sarasota Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Florida
Adelaide Nichols
the Vindicator and Republican
Towa
Estherville
Nichols
Adelaide
George Braley
Portland
Oregon
Raymond Bahrns
Elizabeth
Eldora
Mert Mead
Sarasota
Braleys
Braley
Mable Pullen
Crowleys Cafe First Anniversary Advertises Free Coffee
Crowleys Cafe celebrated its first anniversary in Estherville by serving free coffee to all during open house from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. They served 21 gallons, about 420 cups, and announced a new coffee maker from northwest Town. Mrs. Ivan Timmons and Mrs. M. J. Morrissey will attend Milford funeral for Maynard Tennerson, 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowleys Cafe
Estherville
Crowley Cafe
Northwest Town
Frank Ahrens
Ivan Timmons
M. J. Morrissey
Milford
Maynard Tennerson
Work of Checking Graves Started Here Last Tuesday
The Graves Registration Survey began in Estherville to locate and record graves of U S war veterans buried in Iowa, documenting military history and noting veteran prominence. Initiated previously as a WPA project, it paused for funds. if WPA finances return, the work will continue year round with American Legion cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
American Legion
Post Office Holiday Hours Observed on Washington’s Birthday
Washington’s birthday is observed as a legal holiday at the post office. There is no rural or city delivery. General delivery opens 9:00 to 9:30. Special delivery and holiday mail will be delivered. regular holiday collections will be made. Outgoing mail dispatched as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamber of Commerce Banquet At Orleans Hotel
About 165 members and guests attended the Estherville Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at the Orleans hotel. James Wayman filled in for ill Donald D. Connor and delivered a keynote on citizen responsibility. The event featured remarks by Dr. G. G. Griffith, secretary Wm. Sykes, and various committee reports, plus election of directors H. H. Drey, O. J. McKinehey, K. J. McDonald, Guy Tibbetts, W. R. Sidles, Dan Howard and B. G. Pankuk. Miss Clara Kennedy spoke on community building for Litherville and Arthur Bringle announced the American Legion convention plans for May. Bev Kay Nord sang two solos, and community singing closed the program. Delegations from Arnolds Park, Dunnell, Welcome, Spirit Lake and others attended. James Wayman urged greater citizen counsel to government in a talk before the Estherville Chamber, contrasting constitutional aims with European governance practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Orleans
Donald D. Conner
James Wayman
Wm. Sykes
H. H. Drey
O. J. McKinehey
K. J. McDonald
Guy Tibbetts
W. R. Sidles
Dan Howard
B. G. Pankuk
Clara Kennedy
Litherville
Arthur Bringle
Beverley Kay Nord
Dunnell
Minn
Shortenin
C. R. Hedvick
R. L. Caldwell
Arnolds Park
Welcome
Spirit Lake
James B. Wayman
Chicago
American Enterprise Association
Estherville
Emmet County
Europe
Mr. Wayman
City adds diesel engine for growing Estherville power needs
Estherville expands its power plant adding a 60 by 80 foot east side extension with a full basement to house a new diesel engine. The city, already operating four engines totaling 2000 kWh capacity, plans for future growth to a 10 000 population and two more engines. Arrival is expected about May 15, from Busch-Selzer Co. St Louis. The project uses city labor, with blocks and steel to be contracted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Witherville
Yroweth
REA
Motherville
Sberville
Busch-Selzer Co
St. Louis
Worthington
Ice Carnival Draws Crowd Despite Poor Ice Conditions
Last Thursday at the skating rink in the sky tourist park an ice carnival drew a large crowd. Ice conditions forced some events to be canceled but the hockey game Webster City versus Estherville ended 3 to 2. Bonnie and Robbie Kephart presided as king and queen. Jim Baldwin won adult speed skating, Bob Lesher won junior. Harold Gipson and Kenneth Wilking were runners up. Marvin Linnemeyer won men’s fancy skating, Mrs Blayne Guckeen won women’s. Despite ice, a lively display of spins and figures entertained spectators.
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Sky
Webster City
Estherville
Bonnie
Robbie Kephart
Jim Baldwin
Bob Lesher
Harold Gipson
Kenneth Wilking
Marvin, Linnemeyer
Dunnell
Fairmont
Blayne Guckeen
Two Minor Accidents Reported Near Maple Hill and Central Ave Bridge
Two minor accidents were reported to the sheriff's office. Mrs. Joe Johnson struck a horse on Maple Hill road, causing the horse’s death and damage to her Ford pickup estimated at 150 to 200 dollars. she was uninjured. Early Sunday, Donald Walsh skidded on ice on the Central avenue bridge, crashing into the railing. about 40 feet of railing was knocked off. Walsh was uninjured and his car sustained front-end damage as he headed toward Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
Joe Johnson
Maple Hill
Johnson
Donald Walsh
Central Avenue
Walsh
Superior
Two Men Fined in Disturbing the Peace and Intoxication
Pete Migis paid a $10 fine plus costs after a Saturday arrest for disturbing the peace, heard by Mayor Ehlers Monday morning. Ed Kalhvod of Grover faced a $5 fine and costs for intoxication after pleading guilty. Pete Wycoff, arrested for driving a truck while intoxicated, was remanded for later sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Migis
Ehlers
Ed Kalhvod
Grover
Pete Wycoff
Local Markets for Heavy Springs and Eggs Listed
Markets show Heavy Springs priced at 10 cents per unit for over 6 pounds and 8 cents for 4 to 6 pounds. Leghorn Springs and Heavy Hens across weight ranges are noted with various prices. Eggs listed by grade include No 1 standard at 18 cents and No 2 at 14 cents. Hog prices appear with top at 64.85 and packers around 64.00.
Also Mentioned on This Page
K. Gibran
Tee
Ft A
Burke
Ernest Schmidt
Mankato
WPA
Frank Dombrovski
Springfield
Ever Baptist Ladies Aid
Baptist Ladies Aid
J. W. Hemphill
Orin Platt
Della Obye
Tillie Zinzer
Donald Buhrows
Verda Frank
John Frank
Wilbur Thorndyke
R. R. Tillae
Joe Hoye
Floyd Gustafson
Grass Lake
Huntington
J.C
DON Bollards
The
Gruver Gymnasium
Marilyn Shaw
Melvin ‘Shaw
correc‘Vitrane
Estherville Junior High School
Miss Nichols
AAV
Crowleys
Vla
Beth Bringle
Avody
Dorcas Society
K. K. Nau
Helen Nau
Lorraine Mortenson
Weather Man
Migis
Kalhvod
Wycoff
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