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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1942
Page
3
The Vindicator and Republican Co publishes on Tuesdays and Thursdays under editor Adelaide Nichols. The paper is entered at the Estherville Post Office in Emmet County Iowa as second class matter.
Editorial argues the war can be lost from internal faults not external foes. It condemns extravagance by citizens and government, urges public opinion to curb spending, oppose inflationary policies like Silver purchases, and calls for voluntary saving reinforced by government restraint. It cites the Joint Congressional Committee on Nonessential Expenditures and urges fiscal discipline to sustain the war and postwar peace.
Dr Claire Post wed Helen Jordan in a garden ceremony at the bride’s parents home in Mitchell South Dakota. The event featured musicians and a mock wedding for entertainment, with a reception and gifts from the Crawford family. The couple plans a Canada trip and will reside at 622 West Mitchell Boulevard after July 4.
Miss Robert Langmo was honored at a personal shower Friday evening at the Oliver Langmo home. Hostesses were Miss Ruth Langmo and Miss Doris Brown. Guests included many named friends and relatives. gifts were opened and a lunch served.
Mr and Mrs Charles Lamb of Estherville announce the marriage of their son Darryl Lamb to Frances Wallercack of South River New Jersey. They wed April 30 in New York City and will reside in New Brunswick New Jersey where Lamb works in a shell factory. Gas and tire rationing prevent a visit soon as tickets go to business travelers.
Mrs Roy Crawford was guest of honor Tuesday afternoon at a shower by old friends. The event highlighted Mrs Craws engagement and celebration among close acquaintances.
The Young People's group of the Church of Christ held a weiner roast Sunday evening at Fort Defiance after a regular devotional in the shelter house. A social hour followed with about thirty five attendees.
Miss Evelyn Hakeman ofrm strom hosted a 6:30 dinner Monday honoring her seventeenth birthday. Attending were Marilyn Knipe Kathryn Tokk vim Betty Scott Cathryn White law Janice Pope Erma Wolder Helen Ortmeyer Donna Jean De Bates Alice Camden Betty Mart Geraldine Mart La Vonne Thackery Virginia Rovyn Calista Roland. Absent were Virginia Horswell Shirlee Peterson Muriel Kuntz Shirley Tokk-
A long rectangular table and a small table hosted a three course dinner. Garden flowers decorated each table with tall pink candles on both sides. The pastel color scheme extended to other decorations. Afterward guests enjoyed informal games with prizes awarded.
Mrs FE R Hoidahl visiting from Chicago was guest of honor at a Kepler's Cafe dinner Tuesday noon. Afterward the TNT club hosted at Mrs John Greig's home for bride games with attendees including Miss Margaret Clark Miss Barbara Cornwall Mrs Elmer Starr Mrs Raymond Minkler Mrs S Tl Eger tson Mrs Ellen Kepler Mrs Greig Miss Marie Myers Miss Lulu Holcomb and Mrs Floyd Tate.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting on Monday evening, July 6 at 8 PM in the club rooms. A special business session will install new officers, and all retiring and newly elected officers are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Ren Reache were surprised Tuesday evening when friends gathered at their new home for a housewarming. The group presented a gift and a light lunch of ice cream and wafers was served. Participants included Mr and Mrs Arnold Mouritsen, Mr and Mrs M A Batkemia, Mr and Mrs Warry Beck, Mr and Mrs B Barnhardet, Mr and Mrs D H Diamond, Mr and Mrs Elmert Jackson, Mrs Richard Caldwell, Mrs William Sidles, Mrs Marvin Carr, Mrs Ralph French, and Mrs Noel Higley.
Miss Marilyn Post and Norma Jean with Colleen Bedell of Cedar Rapids visit Mrs. Louise Post. Dr. Claire Post and wife plan a July Fourth stay with Mrs. Post, returning from Canada then to Mitchell South Dakota for his office. Many locals travel for holidays, work shifts, and family gatherings across Estherville and surrounding communities.
Pastor L A Mathre announces Sunday service at 11 A M and Sunday school at 10. Luther League at 8. Dorcas Society meets Monday at Orris Sunde home hosted by Cora and Irene Sunde. Ladies Aid meets Thursday hosted by Mesdames Myhre Schnitz Mathieson Anderson Myhre. Midweek devotional Thursday at 8. joint choir with State Line at Petersburg Friday. Cars leave church 7 45. Adult Class next Monday at 8. semiannual congregational meeting next Tuesday at 8 P M.
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites all to celebrate Independence Day at the Oscar Peterson farm. Program starts 10:30 A M with a picnic lunch to follow. church activities include Sunday school at 10 A M worship at 11, Luther League at 8 with Rev John Mason guest speaker, Ladies Aid Wednesday July 8 at 2 30 P M hostesses Mrs Ole Natterstad and Mrs W J Bryan, choir practice Thursdays at 8:30.
The statement outlines Sunday worship across all Christ Scientist churches with God as the Lesson topic. Golden Text cites 1 Samuel 2 2, and Chron 29 11 12 as additional biblical selections. The readings include Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health passages clarifying God fullness indivisibility and the Allness concept. Sunday school 10, services 11, Wednesday testimony 8, Reading Room hours 7 45, Saturday 3 00 5 00.
Wallingford Lutheran Church led by Pastor L. G. Hinderaker schedules morning worship at 9 30 and Bible classes at 10 30 on Sundays. Bible study and prayer meet Thursdays at 8 30. Choir rehearsals at 9 30. LDR session Friday evening July 10 at 8 30. All welcome to the 4th.
An afternoon event at the Oscar Peterson farm features a July gathering with a program starting at 10 30 A M. Pupils from the parochial school perform numbers and Rev Master of Minneapolis delivers a message. Attendees are asked to bring their picnic dinners.
Ordination services for Chester Oleson planned for next Sunday at 3 15 pm. Vacation Bible school started Monday and invites all school aged children, members or not. Choir practice scheduled for Friday at 8 15 pm.
At the Corner of Seventh Street and 21d the Church of Christ presides with Pastor Fred D. Sawyer absent. Vernon Anderson of Plover will speak this week during Rev. Fred Sawyer’s absence, with Sunday school at 9 45 and services at 10 56.
The Okoboji Yacht Club opened its racing series last week with events slated every Saturday and Wednesday afternoon and Sunday mornings through Labor Day. The season features few Class C boats and a strong N class field, with two C boats fielding new skippers. John Doud of Fort Dodge sailed Skippery Sloop to the day’s finish while Bill and Julie Lineberger of Des Moines, aboard the Hag, were disqualified after a boat turnover in wind. Nancy Baxter of Sioux City, longtime Aloha skipper, won the Sunday morning race against Dond and the Linebergers, with Dond taking overall win.
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