Social Events of the Week by Better Yet 4-H Club
The Better Yet 4-H club met Friday at Jean Darling s home. Betty Groth and Mary Lou Thomas were named to photograph the club for Rally Day. Mrs Ralph La Rue led a discussion on converting a kerosene lamp to electric and Sherman Morton spoke on selecting electric fixtures and repairing cords. Three selections were studied, played on a phonograph. Refreshments followed. Guests included Phyllis Pullen Marys Jo Reynolds and Mrs Henry Klein. Members present were Mrs LaRue Betty Groth Jean Groth Mary Lou Thomas Jean McDonald Lois Butson Arlene Klein and Jean Darling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Darling
Betty Groth
Mary Lou Thomas
Ralph LaRue
Club Jeader
Sherman Morton
Phyllis Pullen
Marys Jo Reynolds
Henry Klein
Mrs. LaRue
Jean Groth
Jean McDonald
Lois Butson
Arlene Klein
Fellowship class elects officers at Hereld Graf home
The Fellowship class of the Christian church met Monday evening at the Hereld Graf home. A 7:00 p.m. dish supper followed by a brief business session elected Mrs. Waldo Brink president, Mrs. Bernard Jansen vice president, and Mrs. Bob Martyr secretary and treasurer. Rev. Sawyer led a discussion on The Powers of Jesus. Large attendance noted. meetings are held Sundays at 9:45 a.m. at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship
The
Christian Church
Tlereld Graff
Waldo Brink
Bernard Jansen
Bob Martyr
Sawyer
Wa-Tan-Ye Meeting Set At Gardston Hotel
Wa-Tan-Ye plans a Thursday evening meeting at the Gardston hotel with a 6 30 p m dinner and a business session led by Miss Bernice Clark acting as president pro tem The group will discuss plans for the state convention in Estherville next spring and members will be added to replace departed ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa-Tan-Ye
Gardston
Bernice Clark
Clark
Beilah Schultz
Estherville
Eleanor Rokusek
Caroline Osmundson
Bridge Club Meeting Held at Miss Merran’s Home
Members of an evening bridge club were entertained Monday evening at the home of Miss Betty Merran. A dessert supper was served at 7 30 p m. Guests were seated at one large table with a floral centerpiece and yellow candles in the candelabra. After supper contract bridge was played at two tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Merran
Del A Dek Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon
Members of the Del A Dek bridge club were entertained at Mrs. Malvin Petersons home Monday afternoon. A dessert luncheon was served at 1 30 after which the guests spent the afternoon playing bridge. Miss Frances Mantiety was awarded the traveling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del-A-Dek
Bridge Club Meet at Mrs Wesley Dunham's Home
Mrs Wesley Dunham hosted the Tuesday afternoon bridge club at her home. A 1 30 dessert luncheon followed before the guests played bridge.
Bridge Club Hosts Evening At Gardston Hotel
Miss Lulu Holcomb and Miss Margaret Clark hosted the T N T bridge club Tuesday at Miss Holcomb's Gardston hotel apartment. Contract bridge was played at three tables with Mrs John Osgood winning the high score award. The hostesses served lunch at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Holcomb
Margaret Clark
T.N.T. Bridge Club
Miss Holcombs
Gardston Hotel
John Osgood
Degrees to Be Conferred by IOOF Lodge
The IOOF lodge will confer the second degree on a class of candidates at their meeting Monday evening January 27 in their hall. The session begins at 8:00 PM and refreshments will be served after the lodge work.
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Ioof Lodge
Junior Daughters of America Troop Meets at Morrissey Home
Troop No 2 of the Junior Catholic Daughters of America plans a Monday evening gathering at the J J Morrissey home with Miss Mary Lou Waldron as hostess. A 7 30 o clock business meeting will precede a social evening led by Mrs Ray Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
J. J. Morrissey
Mary Lou Waldron
Ray Kennedy
Mrs Anfinson Hosts Miscellaneous Shower at Gerhard Burrough Home
Mrs Lloyd Anfinson, a recent bride, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower last Friday afternoon at the Gerhard Burrough home. Mrs Eli Anfinson assisted as hostess. Entertainment centered on games and advice for the bride. A lunch followed. An assortment of gifts was presented to the bride by friends. Guests included Mrs Anfinson and many named friends and relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Anfinson
Gerhard Burrough
Eli Anfinson
Anfinson
Elmer Henaman
Clarence Kurtz
Jack Bittner
James Stevens
Norman Farran
Kenneth Ankrum
Porter Henaman
Niels Balmer
Ed Ellingson
van Anderson
William Hennaman
Ernest Smith
Clinton Swale
Richard Gabriel
G. Lesher
LeRoy Merriott
Bernard Frey
Russell Hike
Jay Holen
Mabel Burlouch
Emma Gaarde
Genie Gray
Jean Goldsberry
Second Chorus at Grand promises zany trumpet clash
The Paramount swing comedy Second Chorus stars Fred Astaire and Paulette Goddard as rival trumpet players vying for the affection of Miss Goddard. Burgess Meredith and Charles Butterworth co star. Boris Morris produced and Henry C. Potter directed. Estherville updates note illness of Mrs D H Scott in Half Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Fred Astaire
Paulette Goddard
Grand Theatre
Astaire
Burgess Meredith
Miss Goddard
Church notices for upcoming services and meetings
German service next Sunday morning at N45. English service at 10 46. Sunday ishour at 10 00. Young people's meeting led by Jo. Sandy Tuesday evening at 8 in the church basement. Civiren instruction class Saturday afternoon at 6 00 in the church basement classroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Tuesdry
Civiren
Ins Traction
Chur i
Union State Line Lutheran Next Services and Meetings
Next Sunday morning services at 11:00 and Luther League at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are in the city hall auditorium. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:45 at Anfin Shaw home. Confirmation class Saturday 9:30 a.m. at city hall. Willing Workers meet with Mrs. O N Ressel on N 8th St. Confirmation class Wednesday 2:30 p.m. Luther League Wednesday evening at Ed Stanwick home hosted by Mrs. Lloyd Nasby. Wednesday and next week hostesses are Mesdames A W Nasby H Lundahl and K B Knutson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
City Hall
Anfin Shaw
O. N. Ressell
Mission Advertises Evening Services and Sunday Meeting
Undenominational and nonsectarian services are held nightly at 7 45 p m with different speakers and special music. A children's meeting is Sunday at 2 5 p m. The Mission is on south Fifth street between Central and First avenues south. Pastor Raymond M Olson invites all. Confirmation class Saturday at 1 30 p m at L A Anonson home. Divine service next Sunday morning at 11 15 a m. -V R-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Fifth Street
Central Avenue
First Avenue South
Raymond M. Olson
L. A. Aanonson
V.R
Truth as Guide in Christian Science Lesson Sermon
Sunday services at the Free Methodist Church feature a Lesson-Sermon on Truth with Bible and Science and Health excerpts. The pastor E E Taylor will speak on Christian Education at 11 am, followed by a Mission program led by the W M S and a missionary talk by Mrs Beulah Sizer at 7:45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Peter
V.afree Methodist Church
E. E. Taylor
W. M.S
Beulah Sizer
Church Schedule With Youth Pageant And Sermon
Church programs begin at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 10 50 a m and a sermon What Jesus Teaches About Man A youth meeting at 6 30 p m led by Audrey Morris and Adel Klein Older youth discuss urging a worship pageant Christian Youth United for Action at 7 30 p m directed by Mrs Harry Adams and 19 youths A sermon The Christ of Bethlehem and Nazareth follows Mrs C E Persons recent hospital recovery note ends with safety reminder to cross streets with green lights to avoid accidents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Morris
Adelaide Klein
Christian Youth United For Action
Harry Adams
Christ of Bethlehem
Nazareth
Iowa marriage boom fueled by neighbors' laws in 1940
The Iowa marriage rate surged in 1940 with an estimated total over 42 000, boosted by neighboring Illinois and Wisconsin health requirements. Dubuque, Scott and Chickasaw counties show sharp increases from 1935 figures, while officials credit re employment and the draft act. A 1941 bill by Sen. Berg proposes similar pre licence medical exams, now debated after last session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Scott County
Chickasaw County
Little Brown
Health Department
Ilinois
John P. Berg
Cedar Falls
House
Senate
Off Night For City League Bowling Meet
In a light scoring week, Warrington of Estherville Packing led with 212. Lux of Frank's Place and Badgley of Motor Supply had 202 and 201 as top single scores. Lux also posted a 662 for three games while Badgley reached 541 and Kruse 540. The Elks held the league lead with two wins as Oilers, handicapped 48 pins per game, split. Frank's Place won all three against Estherville Packing Plant to climb to second. Hamm's Beer split with Gardston Coffee Shop for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington
Estherville
Lux
Frank
Badgley
Motor Supply
Kruse
Hamm
Elks
D-X Oilers
Oilers
Howard's ‘Grocers
Sidles
Betsy Ross Bakers
Bakers
The
Daily News
Gardston
Luithly Vevee
Anderson
Sareveeee
Niemoth Seeee
Knuth Revees
Estherville Packing CO
McKirchey
Branford
Baier Aeaee Ee
H McKenzie
Warington
Frank’s
Guigenauer
Johnson
Simons
Erickson
Eee
Hamwin’s Beer
Johnson Ote Ltd
Harry’ Golla
Williamson
Herman Golla
Hackett Gardston Coffee Shop
Amdahl
Berg
Everds
Doud
White
Nelson Oe
Howard
Tate Een
Reed
Evonoe
Jensen
V.R.— Brandt
Farguson
H_ Jensen
Les
Weene
Osmundson
Higgins
Severe
Teeee
Howard's Grocery Knutsen
Moore Eeeenee
Pitser
Eeneee
Maussee
Michaels Cy
Ragsdale
Bixby
Eens
Harmon
Pfaff
Fedderberg Ey
Lake Fremont Farm Club January Meeting Report
Lake Fremont Farm Club held its January meeting on the 9th at the E. E. Logue home with a dinner meeting followed by a social afternoon. A boy was born Sunday Jan 12 to Mr and Mrs Clarence Carlson at Lundahl Hospital Sherburn, the couple's second boy. Frank Steinhorst entertained several families Friday evening including T. C. Schnittger, William Schnitger, Arthur Schnitger, Norman Woods, Mr and Mrs Jacob Peterson, and a son from Swea City visiting Mrs Matt Anderson. Mr and Mrs Carl T Anderson and Keith attended a family gathering of the latter at Clarkfield. They brought home several pike and pickerel weighing four to ten pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Peterson
Swea City
Matt Anderson
Carl T. Anderson
Keith
Clarkfield
Ove Olson
Farm Speech Contest Sets State Championship in Des Moines
Nine district winners from the Farmer's Grain Dealers Association of Iowa advance to the state contest at Des Moines on January 28 and 29 during the annual convention. Roger DeWolfe of Rolfe leads the district lineup with Miss Mary Kettleson of Estherville finishing second. the topic is The Iowa Farmer's Part in Making His Cooperative Function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Grain Dealers’ Association of
Iowa
Des Moines
Roger DeWolfe
Rolfe
Mary Kettleson
Estherville
W.R
Community notices and local events update
Hundreds of fish fled Lac Qui Parle Lake into a creek due to low oxygen. Businessmen plan a February rabbit hunt with two teams to sell rabbits. The Community Club met in blizzardy weather. Walter Olson was president, William Roggon secretary treasurer. Read letters praised Christmas cheer from Sidles and Berg families and Swift family. The club sponsored Memorial Day, a picnic, the new hall dedication, and a Christmas party. no membership, open to all. Financials good. A two piano solos program and dances by local performers enhanced Winthrop gatherings. Several locals visited homes of friends and mourners for a late husband. Vacation plans to New Orleans and St Petersburg Florida noted. Mrs. Swanson visited daughter Marian’s classes in St Peter. Local residents in Westbrook and Dunnell mentioned. a back injury was treated. A dinner party honored Rev and Mrs. Manton. Many families and churches listed as guests. Ninety pupils inoculated for diphtheria and smallpox at school. Syringe cypher event scheduled February 13 with Dagmar Johnson. NYA workers assisted with Dr. I Fisher. Prizes awarded for corn growing in 1940 at Mankato Saulpaugh Hotel. winners include Dunnell and Fairmont entrants. National prize recognized Wm Mantjes of Le Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Olson
Wm. Roggon
Sidles
Berg
Swift
Robert Heyman
Betty An Janssen
John Markus
A Groun
Dorothy Carlson
Emma Low Person
Beverly Nord
Mavis Lund
Joy Marth
Louise Councilman
Charles Fingal
Lotta Lar
Winthrop
J. E. Flygare
A. C. Johnson
C. Linus Peterson
W. J. Conner
New Orleans
St. Petersburg
Florida
E. G. Swanson
N. O. Montan
Elizabeth
Mary Hallberg
E. W. Johnson
Oscar Olson
Emma Wenberg
Hulda Danberg
Schoo
Dagmar Johnson
A. Linder
NYA School
I. Fisher
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Fellowesrip
George Trevett
Albert Lea, Minn
Baptist Church
Trevetts
Fred Trevett
F. G. Parsons
T. Egertson
Egertson
Bridge Club
Wronissarora
Aimghad
Rolla
Crewe
Betty Crockee
Ging
Cee
Betty Crocker
M. Peterson
Wesley Dunham
T. N. T. Club
IOOF
Mrs. Anfinson
Goddard
J. H. Johnson
Rock Island Railroad
D. H. Scott
Half Bay
Scott
Lawrence Jensen
Joe
Walter Scott
Immanuel Lutheran
Otia L. Lang, Pastor
Estherville Lutheran
D L. A. Mathre
V.R.—— Rescue Workers Mission
Christian Science Churches
Church OF Christ
Fred D. Sawyer
C. E. Persons
Coleman Hospital
Katharine Hepburn
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Adrian
Katharine
Cupid
Dubuque County
V.amrs. D. C. Hansen
Arnold Anderson
Wm. Schloeman
Donald C. Hansen
O. M. Tostenrud
Contract Bridge
Mesdamea Hansen
H. H. Sconberg
Henry Hansen
Oscar Fagre
Lena Sandren
Kenneth Meadows
Fred Albertson, Jr
Delbert Beauman
Carl Skog
Robert Cox
Don Woodley
Harold Reed
Elmer Jacobs
Mattie Lankin
Clara Frizzell
Robert Hansen
Richard Hanson
0. M.tostenrud
Lane
Tostenrud
Leig‘Lankin
Harold Wiegand
Spirit Lake
Elks Club
Sidles Grocery
Palmer
Sandy
Shearman
Cala Sv of
Lac Qui Parle
DeKalb Contest
Dunnell
Mankato Saulpaugh
M. H. Silcox
Fieldman
Everet Gross
A. G. Anderson
Newton Aagard
George Taylor
R. R. St. John
Ruscola
Ill
Howard Toppenberg
Fairmont
Newton Angard
Irt Lamperd
George Taylor Dunnell
Wm, Mantjes
LeCenter
Studebaker
Gilmore
Grand Canyon
Studebakers
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