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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1924
Page
3
Overflowing rain prompts community notes as families travel visit relatives and prepare for a Farmers Union Picnic and Chautauqua. Measles affect Johnny Baker while Mrs Irving Elfersten hosts kin. Albert Bettin ships hogs to Chicago. a Bowery dance and sewing club meet amid social gatherings and local updates.
Mrs Albert Paton visited Wednesday with Mrs Fred Lutz. Ladies Aid gathered at Irwin store in Wallingford. J M Anderson girls hosted and guests included George Glenn Margaret Maa land Ruth Ness and Astrid Swenson. John Berger consulted Dr Schooley for a finger. Dewall and Rauhauser families hosted hogs outing. Ness and Amdahl hosted and sick lists grow with measles and colds among several families.
Blouise Logue visits Minnesota grandparents this week. Rachel Williams returns home after helping Mrs. Jones with housework. McMullen family and child dine with Bird Williams. Williams siblings attend Irv Wright funeral in Estherville. Harland reports chicken lice trouble. Farm Bureau meets at Huntington hall on July 3. Marie Schenck visiting Bombarger home in Huntington. Harland nieces depart for Spicer Minnesota. Tom Juhl and family visit Estherville. Elmer Morgan and John Clemens visit Bird Williams home. Louis Harris and wife visit Estherville. Willing Workers Club meets at Sara h Martyr home. Levi Larson and wife visit Estherville. Mrs. Walter Williams visits with Mrs. Merritt Brown in Estherville.
Mrs. R. B. Williams returns from Coleman Hospital after an operation two weeks ago and hopes soon to recover strength before attempting another mile race. Mrs. L. W. Douglas visits West Bend to care for her sister-in-law, Mrs. Geo. Douglas. Master John Myhre undergoes tonsil removal at Birney Hospital, with his mother staying at his grandmother’s Estherville home for a few days. Shorty Detrick has the measles and is staying with friends in Estherville. Several locals went to Estherville for the Bulger Bros. show but rain forced cancellation. Mrs. Wilson Small and children visit relatives near Superior for a few days. Lena Brix leaves Estherville for a visit with her daughter Mrs. Bair in Altomont SD.
A long list of weekend and Sunday visits as residents from Superior and nearby towns visited relatives in Milford Primghar Estherville and Clarion. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Thomas Mr Wright of Seymour Mrs Hattie Bringle who received an aluminum frying pan and Carrie Thomas who won a baking dish. The Shippers Association and Harold Cook with Ruth Clump wed in San Bernardino California.
Mrs. Hiram Griese ill with measles. Doris Elmira new girl at Strain home east of town. Pete Norgaard welcomed a son born Thursday June 19. WCTU meeting June 18 with lunch. Ladies Aid plans to grow membership and forms Junior Society for ages 12 to 18. Numerous visits and travels noted including Rev. Hartzel Missionary lecture. Entertainment by Miss Mayo on Thursday. SUNDAY service theme about junking the Sabbath. Many local visits and travels listed across Algona, Estherville, Mason City, and nearby towns.
Miss Irene Clump, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Clump, married Graham Cook after a noon ceremony performed by Reverend Lamas. The couple planned a honeymoon at Arrowhead and will settle in Los Angeles. Miss Clump, a Beloit and Coe College alumna, taught in Sanborn Iowa and supported Alpha Theta. Cook, a Coe College graduate, taught at the Upper California University and is a professor. The reception followed and attendees included aunt Flora Apple and Donald Cook.
Sunday gatherings include the Brunsvold families and relatives from Hanlontown and Wallingford. A large Jackson-State Line reunion drew about 900 people from Jackson, State Line, and nearby towns with a festive cafeteria meal. Visitors arrive from Estherville, Algon, Boone, and Austin. several local weddings and engagements are noted with cross-town attendance.
Dr. Fredericksen and family and Geo Shadle and family of Esther ville were in town Friday. Mrs. L. H. Larson and two sons left Saturday for Chicago. Martha Hansen arrived home from Des Moines Tuesday. Mrs. F. J. Whitney of Chicago is a guest at the home of her sister in law, Mrs. H. E. Micka. Mr. and Mrs. Art Robinson of Anita drove up Friday. Rev. Nielsen went to Des Moines on Tuesday.
Prayer meeting at the home of Q C Ressell Thursday evening. Confirmation class at the school house Saturday 9 30 a m. Sunday school and Bible class Sunday 10 30 a m. Prof C B Helgen Waldorf College Forest City Iowa to speak Sunday 2 30 p m. Immanuel Lutheran confirmation class Thursday 9 30 a m. Services Sunday 11 a m by Prof C B Helgen Swan Lake Ladies Aid meets on
Beginning July 4 at Palestina Lutheran Church North Iowa Intermission holds a three days gathering with 11:00 a.m. services and daily meals in the church parlors. Prof. C. B. Helgen closes the event on Sunday evening inviting all to attend.
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