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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1928
Page
4
February reports depict extreme cold and wind with nineteen below zero. Local marriages include Paul Salyers and Ruth Wolfman in Sheridan. Emmet County prepares 36 draftees as army calls rise, and Red Cross shipments worth 1250 dollars go to the National Society.
Henry Graaf went to Rochester Priday for an operation for rupture. The Hugh Smith home at Twelve Mile Lakes was quarantined for smallpox last Saturday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Chas Graaf of Luverne on the 15th. Ira Biglow, seriously injured in a folk mime near Baker City last week, is reported out of danger. Mr and Mrs Sam Collins celebrated their thirty ninth wedding anniversary Friday. Dr Alice Stinson called to Decorah for illness of her mother. Mr and Mrs F M Brockway home from Southern Missouri. Mrs D Snyder, mother of Mrs Brockway, returned with them for a visit. A Q O Peterson went to Rochester Friday for a surgical operation accompanied by Dr W E Bradley. The Daughters of the Revolution gave a party at Mrs Emma G Allen’s home on Washington's birthday with 150 invitations sent. MS Hale purchased Henry Sart in the name and will occupy it late March. John Wigton and Bertha Scratson were married on the 24th in this city.
Mr and Mrs Chas Archibald visit Oklahoma to see George Cox parents. J M Eldred buys Estherville Jewelry Co stock to run as L M Eldred and Co. A reception and six oclock dinner honor visiting Knights Templar and their ladies. Miss Adelaide Nichols hosts friends for Miss Anna Koehler leaving for Milford. Fortyth years ago column notes Mrs George Nafus trip to Tripoli Iowa measles and other local happenings.
The Estherville Township club met with Mrs Grover McCall on Thursday February 9 with good attendance. Members greeted at roll call with valentine wishes and refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for Thursday March 8 at Mrs Arlando Lough.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a banquet card party at their card room last Tuesday evening. Committee members included Mesdames Matt Donavan Lew Brawford B H Brackett J W Beck H J Craig W S Currell M E Carnahan Fred Ehlers Priscilla Booth and Margaret Doyle.
Mrs. Vern Tredway hosted a small home party for her son Bobbie to celebrate his fifth birthday last Thursday afternoon. Eight children attended, gifts were given, and a dainty lunch was served by the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Ray Riddler hosted an oyster supper at their residence east of town last Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs E E Sackett Mr and Mrs Hugh Herron and Mr and Mrs John Espelding.
Maine entertained the Bridge club members last Thursday evening. Mrs Harold Reed won the high score and Mrs Lyle Stine took the cut prize. Twelve of the sixteen members attended the session.
A daylong gathering at Mrs Harry Petterson home on February 16 enjoyed by E E E club members and families. Next all day meeting is scheduled with Mrs Lynn Weir on March 15. An evening gathering at the Chas Logue home on February 10 drew many attendees. Mrs John Koster Mrs J J Morrissey Mrs J J O Rourke and Mrs Chas Walden hosted Friday February 17 at the Rosary club house with about sixty five ladies playing five hundred and bridge, with Washington Birthday decor and refreshments. Prizes went to Miss Mary Waldron and Miss Elizabeth Reuland for best five hundred players and to Mrs I F Hall and Mrs R R Tillea in bridge.
The Four Mile Lake Club met Wednesday February 15 at Mrs John Franks home with ten members and one visitor Mrs Norman Barto. After a business meeting a program of contests was presented by Mrs Clyde Martin and lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting is scheduled for February 24 at Mrs Melvin Bever s home. Alfred Clausen and Harry Hanson hosted a small gathering at the Claus Clausen residence last Saturday for cards and dancing. Guests included Mr and Mrs D Bagan Mr and Mrs Morison Miss Rose Anthon Miss Thelma Wold and Mike Erpelding from the city plus Mr and Mrs L E Trees of Fairmont Minn. Mr and Mrs Harold Reed entertained last Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Loyal Mason Mr and Mrs Ernest Shannon of the city and Mr and Mrs Leslie Larson of Mason City attending. A six-thirty dinner was served and cards were the main diversion.
P A Davies notes improved church attendance from Sunday to Sunday and anticipates a wonderful Easter service. Dr Palmer, a state figure, attended Sunday night. The youth pagent The Dream that Came True is highlighted as outstanding. School of Missions meets weekly with a covered dish supper at 6 15 p.m. Classes at 7 00 p.m. Evening choir practice begins 7 30 p.m. Week committee members listed with band leaders and assistants for South and North Bands.
Mrs. D. O. Frizzell and Mrs. F. A. Macdonald co hosted a Past Noble Grand gathering last Friday night at Mrs. Frizzell's Lincoln Street home.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Rogers hosted five tables of cards last Thursday with Harold Jorgenson winning first prize and Mrs Wm Bright low prize A delicious lunch followed Farewell party at George Kirchners east of town with seventy five neighbors and friends dancing and a sumptuous lunch self invited guests The Kirchners are moving to Minnesota soon
The Crescent County club met at Mrs. Cliff Philpot's home Thursday afternoon February 16 with thirteen members and one visitor Mrs. George Swanson present. After the business meeting, a member program followed and the next meeting is planned for Mrs. Ray Lytle on Thursday March 8.
Mr and Mrs C F E Swale entertained many friends at card games at their home last Saturday evening Joe Nissen won high score and Marie Elee had the low score Refreshments followed at a late hour.
Oskaloosa honors citizen Col J F McNeill, Lincoln Guard of Honor survivor born Oct 15 1841 in Springfield Illinois. Civil War veteran moved to Iowa 1883 led Illinois National Guard. later active in state matters and public life.
A judgment dated January 24 1928 in favor of Bankers Life Company against Bascom and allied defendants for 13345.90 plus 216.91 costs. The property, NE quarter of Sec 17 98 34 in Emmet County Iowa, will be sold at public auction March 5 1928 at Estherville courthouse front door to satisfy the debt. Sale runs 9 am to 4 pm with bidding at 10 am.
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