Holy Week Services to Be Held in Estherville Churches
Estherville plans a union Holy Week with services nightly except Saturday. Presbyterian hosts Mon Tue Wed services. Friday features a cantata Seven Last Words of Christ by the Philharmonic at the Methodist church. Cantata directed by Raymond Minkler with soloists and orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Union Church
Presbyterian Church
Philharmonic Group
Christ
Methodist Church
F. W. Ortmeyer
Claude Fausnaugh
Fred
Lawyer
Christian Church
J. A. Riggs
The
Baptist Church
du Bois
Raymond Minkler
C. M. Gronstal
L. R. Keck
Oaenee
Athirst
Sit in the Mud Strike Brings Joliet City Action
After four days Frank Petarlin of Joliet began a sit in the mud protest when his car stuck near his home for the thirty second time. Joliet street officials led by Commissioner Sam Shepley agreed to lay cinders and gravel on the street by Petarlin's residence to end the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pétarlin
Joliet
Joliet Street
Sam Shepley
Co operative Oil Company Takes On Firestone Line
Directors of Mie Co operative Oil company met with Firestone representatives Tuesday and completed a deal to handle the complete Firestone line in north west Iowa. Tires for cars and tractors, batteries, fan belts, spark plugs and bulbs will be sold, increasing refunds for members. Remodeling of the East Lincoln street building to accommodate the display line will start at once with show room and office on the first floor and stock on the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie Co-operative Oil Company
Firestone’ Tire and Rubber
Lincoln Street
Will Conduct Music Tests in Emmet County
Farm homemakers will take part in a music memory contest during Achievement Day on April 8. A county music committee led by Mrs. Gilbert Nelson will plan details at a March 20 meeting with members from Emmet, Ellsworth, Lirania, Estherville, Center, Swan Lake and 12 Mile Lake townships. The event, tied to the extension economics course, will feature marches by Beethoven, Wagner, Chopin, Sousa and more, with participants naming composers after hearing selections. Scoring uses township averages and participation counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Nelson
VA. Anderson
Emmet
Vernon Topp
Ellsworth
W. G. Mellswraith
Lirania
John G
Wagner
Chopin
Sousa
Chnny
Final Estherville concert by Kaufman Anderson and Macdonald
Estherville Music Association scheduled the last concert of the winter series with Mary Ann Kaufman soprano Raymond Anderson violinist and Robert Macdonald pianist. The 8 15 p m program in Roosevelt auditorium features nationally known performers praised by Cincinnati Times Star and Davenport Times. This performance is anticipated as the winter’s high point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
American Artists Association
Mary Ann Kaufman
Raymond Anderson
Robert Macdonald
Roosevelt Auditorium
Estherville Association
Cincinnati Times- Star
Kaufman
Davenport Times
Anderson
Macdonald
Eatherville
Trip
Fox hunters near Boone sell 88 foxes killed in trials
John Fritcher and Maurice Phippe reported killing 88 foxes within three miles of their Boone Iowa homes over a span ending the day before Thanksgiving. They accomplished the hunts without dogs and prepared a grand finale to outwit the quarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fritcher
Maurice Phippe
Boone
Iowa
Data on Juvenile Crime Presented by FBI Official
Mayor Fred Ehlers spoke at Roosevelt auditorium on juvenile delinquency based on FBI 1936 records. He cited ages of arrestees, robbery burglary and auto theft stats, and noted 84 percent of arrestees were under 25. Various Emmet County groups lauded Gene Henry of the Justice Department as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ehlers
Gene Hemry
Federa Bureau of Investigation
U. S. Department of Justice
Henry
Roosevelt Auditorium
America
Federal Bureau of Investigation
W.eesees
Eh‘arg
Ehlers
John Edgar Hoover
Estherville Welfare League
American Legion
Emmet County
Red Cross Chapter
T. B. Society
Teacher’s Society
Parent and Teacher's Associations
Jackson, Lincoln, McKinley, and Rosevelt
Etherville
Gene Henry
Federal Department of Justice
Golden Wedds Gala: White Shrine Elects Officers
Thirty members of the White Shrine met at the Masonic hall and chose officers for the year. Installation will be April 21. Mrs. R. K. Blazer named worthy high priestess. A. A. Hall eck watchman. Mrs. E. I. Elerston noble prophetess. Harriett Nivison worthy scribe. D. S. Knudsen worthy treasurer. Alma Rees worthy chaplain. A. A. Halleck worthy shepherdess. Gladys Hunt worthy guide. Blazer chaired refreshments with Warren Dillon, W. G. Gordon, and Elizabeth Welsh assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Hunt
Blazer
Warren Dillon
W. G. Gordon
Eliza Welsh
Ringsted natives Alice Benson and Philip Lenfson wed in Temple Baptist
News from Tacoma Washington reports the marriage of former Ringsted resident Miss Alice Benson to Philip Lenfson. The ceremony took place Sunday afternoon February 28 at Temple Baptist Church with Rev R J Powell officiating before about fifty relatives and close friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Washington
Alice Benson
Ringsted
Philip Lenfson
Temple Baptist Church
R. J. Powell
Lind Sheds Light On Fur Trade Earnings
A fur dealer named Fox bought 28 pelts from Lind and Lind realized $160 in earnings for their effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Lind
Tacoma Bride Details Missing Fragments of Wedding Party
Miss Benson daughter of Mr and Mrs Benson and Mr Leifson son of Mrs Leifson from Tacoma are named in a wedding notice. The bride wore a lace over satin gown with a lily wreath veil and roses for a bouquet. Matron of honor was Mrs Ray Johnson of Ringated in peach lace with yellow roses. Bridesmaids included Miss Ann Larsen and Mrs Ray Butcher with Miss Larsen in a partial description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Benson
Morton Benson
Mr. Leifson
J. Leifson
Tacoma
Wash
Ray Johnson
Ann Larsen
Ray Butcher
Miss Larsen
Wedding party details from a rainy day ceremony
Pale blue brocaded satin and car ried pink carnations for Mrs Buck er while Lily Johnson, a bride’s nephew, carried the ring in a Calla lily. Ray Butcher was best man. ushers were Harold Klinge and Richard Blanchat. Mrs Benson wore blue chiffon and Mrs Leifson navy crepe.
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Bucker
Lily1
Johnson
Ray Butcher
Harold Klinge
Richard Blanchat
Benson
Leifson
Banquet Honors Gruver Teams In St Patrick's Day Event
Gruver boys and girls basketball teams were entertained at a gymnasium banquet by Supt. and Mrs. H Q Miller and team mothers to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Thirty five guests attended with a three course dinner. Genevieve Irwin acted as toastmistress and Robert Hartman delivered the boys' toast. Numerous brief talks followed, a vocal solo by Aloise Nepps and guitar accompaniment capped the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruver
Supt
H. Q. Miller
Genieve Irwin
Robert Hartman
Aloise Nepps
Return From Extended Trip by Mr and Mrs Walter Wilson
Mr and Mrs Walter Wilson returned home yesterday from an eight month trip to North Carolina and neighboring states. The journey included Badin Atlanta Gainesville Maryville and Asheville with 850 miles total. They visited relatives and old acquaintances including Jack Hardy and Nancy then called on the Bryan Coons family in Washington DC and Mrs Carol Wander who was ill in Iowa City University Hospital.
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Walter Walter Wilson
North Carolina
Badin
N. C
Atlanta
Maurice Wilson
Gainesville
Maryville
Tenn
Wilson
Chas. L. Smith
Nellie Wilson
Wilsons
Belle
Scoland
Kate
Greensboro
Washington, D. C
Bryan Coons
California
Capital City
Carol Wander
Birney Hospital
University Hospital
Iowa City
Holmeses celebrate golden wedding in Estherville home
Mr and Mrs George Holmes marked 34 years together with a Tuesday golden wedding anniversary at 712 So Fourteenth Street Estherville Friends visited through the afternoon and evening bringing congratulations and gifts Their March 16 1887 marriage near Champaign Illinois produced three children Percy wife Emma Etta Hornel and two living offspring Among the attendees were neighbors and relatives including Mrs Roy Bassett Mrs Clyde Wilder and Percy Holmes with a large turnout from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holmes
Estherville
Fourteenth Street
Emma Etta Hornel
Champaign
Ill
Ledlow Ml
Percy
Isha Minnie Raymore
Henry
Mahlum
Charles Witter
Rader
H. G. Bachmann
G. C. Warrington
C. D. Barrett
John Smith
Holmes
Roy Bassett
Clyde Wilder
Honor
Mra
Birdie Trimble
Clarence Wilder
Weyne Vandevanter
P. A. Fouts
Belle Vandevanter
C. L. Mulock
Emme Fouts
Edigon
John Weir
A. Anderson
R. B.gillette
M. K. House
Einer
Increase CCC Enrollments in Emmet County Camps
Emmet county social welfare worker Claude Lindquist reports several local boys will be accepted in CCC camps starting April first. Eligible youths aged 17 to 28 who are unmarried and unemployed must contribute much of their $30 monthly allowance to needy families, with the rest paid in camp. Six months stay is expected, with possible early release for extraordinary reasons or permanent job offers. After full term, reenrollment or discharge is offered at government expense. The CCC, created in 1933 and extended in 1936, aims to provide outdoor work and national benefit, with a 50 000 enrollees capacity. Program includes forestry, trails, soil and flood control, landscaping, recreation, and education, under federal and state supervision, with a 40-hour week and opportunities for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Lindquist
Emmet County
C. GC
Mr. Lindquist
Civilian Conservation Corps
Estherville City Election Signals a Lively Race
Early indications point to a spirited Estherville election on March 29 1987 with competing slates. The Progressive ticket lists Mayor Fred Ehlers councilmen J E Stockdale A L Buffer Anton Fisher Dr S G Ewen W V Sweet Joe Orvis and John Wee. Citizen ticket includes Oleg Anderson Clifford R Hedrick Lloyd Allen. Mayor Ehlers issues notice setting polling hours 8 a m to 8 p m. Voting places are Home Auto Building first ward court house second ward and city hall third ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Progressive Party
A. L. Buffer
H. L. McMillan
Fred Ehlers
J. E. Stockdale
Anton Fisher
S. G. Ewen
W. V. Sweet
Joe Orvis
John Wee
Citizen
Oleg Anderson
Clifford R. Hedrick
Fisher
Lloyd Allen
Home Auto Company
Court House
J. Ehlers
Ridley Names Committees for Coming Year
Roy J Ridley elected president of the Estherville board of education announces the new year’s committees. Committees include Purchasing Ralph McKay athletics Bert Kint fuel C L Mulock and Kint teachers Mulock janitor McKay and W S Clark insurance Clark and Kint bass Clark music McKay and Mulock repairs and labor Mulock and McKay McKinley Lincoln Jackson Roosevelt and high school chairs Ridley and Mulock Presiding officers to be chosen in June and July. teacher election date unset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy J. Ridley
Estherville Board of Education
Ridley
Imogene Knutson
Robert Knight
Ralph McKay
Bert Kint
Birthday Party Honors Pat Kelly on Seventeenth Birthday
Pat Kelly celebrated his seventeenth birthday on St Patrick's Day with a dinner party hosted by his mother Mrs Mike Kelly at their home. Attendees included James Baldwin Robert Kennedy Bob Schryver Lyle Lowman Don Nicholson Bill Hamilton Bill Deming and Richard Dawson. Deputy Sheriff and Mrs Emlet Twito announce the birth of a daughter born Monday at Coleman hospital weighing eight pounds eleven ounces. The child and mother returned home this afternoon pending pay status increases to 86 or 45 per month. Camps are under army officers but no training given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Kelly
Mike Kelly
James Baldwin
Robert Kennedy
Bob Schryver
Lyle Lowman
Don Nicholson
Bill Hamilton
Bill Deming
Richard Dawson
V.R
Emlet Twito
Coleman Hospital
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Co-Operative Oil Company
Firestone
Estherville Music Association
Vindicator
Republican
Charles Mattson
Elmer Jones
Noig
Junior Gover
John Krieger
Shell Rock River
Rockford
Madrid
Pere Marquette
Michigan City
England
Thia “Schlemus
Gravesend
Kent
R. G. Doig
G. Hemry
Geo. Holmes
Roy K. Blazer
V.-R
Genevieve Irwin Alta Thorsland
Luella Thorsland
Emmet Anderson
Imogene Criger
Thelma Ressler Francis Calahan
Martha Martin
Mary Broad
Mildred Shultz
Florence Criger
Miriam Anderson
William
Irwin Eldon Aanonson
Delmar de Vos
Arnold Rasmussen
Byron Miller
Melvin Scott
Vernon Origer
Harold Thompson
Alaine Nepple
Eddie Mattison
H. O. Miller
Ann Heaton
Margaret Goldsberry
Ressler
Maxine Thompson
CCC
Emmet Co
Dr. McMillan
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