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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1941
Page
2
A fragment from a Vindicator page echoes into a broader meditation on fortune telling. It notes readers seek guidance from horoscopes and psychics while questioning their value and ethics. The piece cites Miss Muriel Hasbrouck on astrology, urging living fully each day and warning against the harm of fortune telling.
An evening school speaker criticized today’s youth for rude manners and suggested hiring a teacher to instill a pleasing personality. The narrator recalls observations of local children, a newspaper carrier, and a student at a rural college, noting acts of courtesy and the value of polite behavior.
Fragments recount Benjamin Franklin references and a list of figures Alfred Cassius Leonidas Napoleon Wilbur John Merritt and Andrew Merritt as discoverers of the Mesabi iron range in Northern Minnesota. It notes The Microbe Hunters author Paul Pekruif and Rockefeller funds. A tale mentions a congressman Stanley and a ball game from 1890 with Nellie Custis, centennial base ball game sued in 1980s.
The Emmet Consolidated school teachers attended a Triple E Club gathering at Mrs. Paul Weir’s home with quilt making and a 6:00 supper. Attendees included Miss Gertrude Schmidt and Supt. Vernon Anderson among others. Ladies Day luncheon followed with a 1:15 bridge session and a long committee list.
One hundred twenty five members and visitors attended a 6 30 dinner at the Masonic hall dining room served by White Shrine ladies. Guests came from Armstrong Ringsted Terris Spirit Lake Emmetsburg and Sioux City. A regular business meeting followed with third degree work by sixteen Sioux City Consistory members.
The Ladies Aid and Mission Society of Estherville Lutheran church will hold a regular meeting Thursday in the city hall. Mrs. Theo Myhee and Mira Cas Olson head the host committee with Mrs. Carl Jeghan Mrs. Henry Snyder and Mrs. R. L. Hanson listed among organizers. Mrs. Anfin Shaw will lead the Missionary program at the Thursday gathering.
Mrs George Robb will be hostess to the Fine Arts Department of the Woman's Club Thursday evening at 7 30 oclock Mrs J B Tedrow will lead the lesson on The Charm of Books.
The Grand Theatre presents Haeymoon Hor Three a lively comedy about a bachelor and his secretary with Ann Sheridan and George Brent co starring and a cast including Charlie Ruggles Osa Massen Jane Wyman William Orr Lee Patrick Walter Catlett. Lloyd Bacon directs the screen adaptation from Allan Scott play.
A suit for absolute divorce was filed last week in the Clerk of Courts office by Mrs Bessie Bendixen seeking a divorce from Chris Bendixen on habitual drunkenness and cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married November 27 1919 at Spencer and have lived on a farm in Twelve Mile Lake township for over 20 years. Mrs Bendixen asks for 31000 permanent alimony custody of two minor children with financial support from the defendant. Attorneys Lee and Anderson represent the plaintiff.
A two day rural extension event in Emmetsburg centers on What National Defense Policies Mean to Farmers. County representation from Palo Alto, Clay, Dickinson, Buena Vista, Emmet, Pocahontas, and Kossuth will total about 26 per county, including farm bureau officers and 4-H, vocational teachers, ministers, urban professionals, and other stakeholders. Speakers from the USDA are to be announced.
February marriages listed with pairs and ages in Minnesota and nearby states. Arthur Barrie age 25 of Hutchinson wed Alice Hoevig 18 of Wilmar. Virgil Nelser 23 wed Winifred Cornell 39 Ringsted. E M Krimmunel 86 wed Alyina Fradecs bs 43 Sioux Falls. William Edwards 31 wed Jessie Ash 20 Bangroft. Joseph Wheeler 29 wed Bernice Grant 27 Blue Earth. Beryl Morcomb 28 wed Lorna Kraklan 21 Brainerd. Jerrold Hatverson 26 wed Arlene Christiansen 18 Ringsted. Francis Koenecke 28 wed Pauline Bassett 26 Estherville. Walter Rudenick 25 wed Gladys Wilson 22 Mankato.
The Service Star Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 2 30 in the Legion Club rooms. President Mrs Fred Trevett will chair the business portion. A social hour follows with Mrs J Monroe in charge of entertainment. Luncheon committee includes Mrs R E Sandrol Mrs Sam Johnston Mrs Fred Trevett and Mrs J A Miller.
The Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service will meet at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the church parlors with an executive board meeting at 1:30 p.m. A lesson on minority groups in the United States will be led by Mrs. Wes Myers and Mrs. L. J. Nipher, with devotions by Mrs. P. H. Smith. At four, tea will be served by Mrs. Guy Tibbett's committee.
Estherville friends report the marriage of Mrs. Georgia Erickson Lawrence to LeRoy Miller in Las Vegas New Mexico on February 11. Mrs. Miller, daughter of Eli Erickson, is a 1924 Estherville High School graduate who later moved to California. Mr. Miller, son of Mrs. Bert Miller, a 1921 graduate, worked in Chicago before moving to California. He now works as an accountant for an oil company in Huntington Park and they reside in Long Beach, Calif., planning a move to Huntington Park shortly.
Oliver Cain 86 died after a lingering illness. He worked for Jackson County Highway Department. Funeral at Our Savior's Lutheran Jackson with Rev. A. M. Mannes. burial in Jackson Cemetery. Survived by widow a daughter his parents Horace and wife four sisters two brothers.
Funeral services were held Thursday in Sioux City for Gordon Harris who died from a beating of a boy by Arthur Leavering. The boy, son of Harvey Clark of Estherville, was well known locally. Mrs Violet Harris, mother of the slain boy, wept at the grave then prepared to move to Rockwell City for a 25 year term for complicity in the murder. Leavering received a life sentence after pleading guilty. A deputy sheriff and matron accompanied Mrs Harris. The report also covers a Father-Son Banquet at the Community church, school director nominations, and other local notes.
Last week reports show Mrs Ernest Christianson entertaining for Colleen's birthday with several families attending. A shower for Mrs Peterson was hosted by Mrs Paul Wellnitz at Twelve Mile Lake township. Mrs Claus Martens visited Superior and Mrs Maurice Oleson is convalescing with her mother in Estherville. Local visits include Mr Andrew Graff with Miss Frances Manthey and Mrs L W Stark with her daughter. A follow up home economics meeting took place at Mrs Ernest Christianson. Norman Nygaard husking corn for Mrs Marian Mitzuel as the Mitzuel family plans to move soon.
The Red Cross knitting committee invites all who want to learn to knit for the Red Cross to attend weekly classes every Tuesday at 2:00 pm in the Legion club rooms. Mrs. Chris Nygaard will lead the sessions which continue until further notice. Women already knitting for the Red Cross may obtain yarn at these meetings. Mrs. Lena Wilkins and Mrs. Grace Sanborn were in Minneapolis on business for their new ready to wear store.
Clarence Sanderson of Waukon 26 nephew of Mia Knutson dies in Mississippi River crash near Prairie du Chien as eight youths from Iowa ride home after a night out. Seven bodies recovered in car. Sanderson’s body found later 100 feet from shore amid ice. Car window broken in failed swim attempt. Local families and visitors noted among survivors and observers.
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