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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
2
Poultry housing guide advises moving pullets and hens from summer shelters to winter quarters. Thorough cleaning and disinfection two weeks prior, then fresh absorbent litter, cleaned feeders, heated water, and ample ventilation. Vaccination against fowl pox is recommended and drafts avoided. Regular sanitation to prevent parasites is emphasized.
Monday diners included Mr and Mrs Bendixon and son Howard with Mr and Mrs Henry Wilcox and Daisy plus Roy Kraft. Laurens trip to visit nel with Walt Kraft improving from illness. Daughters, and families shared Christmas meals with Jane Winn Cora and others amidst holiday travels and moves.
A long list of Christmas gatherings across Ruthven, Milford, Canby, Spencer, Laurens, Carroll, and surrounding towns features Mrs Henry Ford, Mr and Mrs Clarence Brown, the Horan and Underwood families, Ed Bailey, Ed Hodge, and many others. Several trips to Cedar Falls and Spencer accompany holiday visits, with illnesses noted as Wilmer McCoy had the flu and Fred Mohr and family hosting. A Christmas program at Huntington Church and a pageant by the Sunday School senior department capped seasonal celebrations.
The New Year arrived with a visit at the W. C. Olson home as The Ole sons planned Christmas travel but Billie’s finger injury kept them home. Misses Myrna and Lois Whalen visited their father Victor Whalen, a mail carrier, at the I. J. Fowler home and with friends, returning to Estherville Saturday. L. P. Stillman came back Friday from a Sac county business trip, accompanied by his son James and brother C. J. Stillman. C Poffenberger, recently ill, is reported recovering, while Dr H. D. Merness and family shopped in Estherville Friday.
The page lists numerous Christmas and New Year gatherings around Estherville including visits to relatives at Terris Superior Spirit Lake Armstrong and nearby farms. Notable mentions include Mary Ann Gage’s birth on December 21 and various host households hosting siblings children and inlaws.
Dunnell residents spent Christmas with relatives in Wilmar and nearby towns. Several families returned from visits in St Louis New York Minneapolis and Webster City. The Royal Neighbors met for installation and the Home Improvement club enjoyed a Christmas party. The Sunday school pageant The Everlasting Light was presented, and school closed for a two week vacation.
The Independent basketball team won twice this week starting with 48 to 33 over Armstrong Independents last Wednesday evening. Friday evening they secured another win on the local floor, defeating the Ceylory team 244 to 7% coached by J Poffenberger and managed by QO Stow. Players include William Sanford Bob Olson Alvie Wicks James Stillman Gerald Richards Harry Balmer and others. Myrna Whalen of Egstherville visited Miss Margery Mereness overnight and Miss Jean McIlworithe is ill with flu, unable to work at Cut Rae grocery. Mr and Mrs Wm V Olson and two children William and Margery are mentioned.
West Emmet residents wrapped up Christmas week with events starting at the schoolhouse where Miss Albee Martens led a Christmas tree and program for pupils. The season included family celebrations on Christmas Eve, dinners at multiple homes, and a Claus Martens party with gifts, contests, games, and carols.
Mr and Mrs Nels G Christian-Sin visited Friday evening at the L B Nelzken home. Miss Marie Nelson and Ruth Jensin were at Mrs Marie This ted’s Wednesday. Louise Richardson returned from Parkersburg to resume teaching. Mr and Mrs Walter Smith and family came back from Milbank S D after Christmas with Gorge Dotson. Supt and Mrs J C Johnson returned from Jackson after Christmas with relatives. Marie Hjelm returned from Royal to her parents H L Dunworth Swea City. Mr and Mrs H L Jinson and family dined New Year’s day at Richard Jensen’s.
The piece lists participants in a December hor declamatory contest at the public school and details numerous holiday visits and dinners. It notes teachers returning from Christmas breaks, students resuming studies at Ames and Iowa City, and gatherings hosted by families such as the Nelsen, Haahr, Madsen, Jensen, and Christiansen households. Local church activities include a New Year's party and a Christmas program at St Pauls Lothian.
For sale liver and white Springer Spaniel puppies with champion sire and imported dam stock. Good hunters. Prices from 25 to 35 dollars. Contact W. E. Deming. tf.
District Court in Emmet County Iowa enters original notices and a mortgage foreclosure case. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company sues Alfred Jensen Leona Jensen Henry Webbe and others for 13000 note plus interest and costs on property in Emmet County. Court schedules January 29 1934 for appearance and relief including receiver and foreclosure. sale already occurred under prior judgment.
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