Social Events of the Week at Estherville High
The senior class and faculty joined the junior class for a banquet and prom at the Orleans hotel and high school gym. Decorations featured red white and blue. programs and centerpieces highlighted American symbols. Numerous students and staff organized invitations, decorations, and post-event activities with performances and a prom by Z. Fiestner’s orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville High School
Orleans
Heh School
Roesis
Leon Meloy
Don Tose
Mister Davis
Ko Laldwell
Z. Fiestner
Doris Brown
Vernice Jean Wee
Francis Sevatson
June Golla
Louise Loeschen
Marjorie Cordes
Janyce Willey
Regina Hill
Birthday Surprise for Miss Marge Jean Isenney
A birthday surprise for Miss Marge Jean Isenney marked her thirteenth birthday Friday. Guests enjoyed a cozy evening of capers and contests, with a two tier cake and favors prepared by friends. Present were Mary Lungren and many others from Superior, with several listed as unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge Jean Isenney
Day Khennedy
Giese
Cveninet
Mary Lungren
Margaret Mary Sudivan
Mary Nelson
Mavis Lakue
Lovie Smith
Ruth
Keen Gernahan
Superior
Charlotte Westbrook
Georgia Lew Halleck
Grace Amthaxy
Janet McDonald
Derene Unney
Queen Koein
Naomi Carnahan
Superier
Lorraine Whorndyke
Audrey Bureneon
Maxine Jonod
Mary Kay Donovan
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Corey in Local Home
A birthday afternoon for Mrs E E Corey unfolded as friends gathered at Mrs G Eb Ingvall’s home. The guests enjoyed a lunch featuring a decorated cake and gifts for Mrs Corey. Attendees included Mrs James McClay, Mrs C Thorpe, Mrs Annie Smith, Mrs Norman Ingvall, Mrs Ary Sifrit, Mrs K Nelson, and Mrs Ingvall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EE. Gorey Briday
G. Eb. Ingvall
Corey
James McCiay
C. Thorpe
Mrs Schnell Hosts Happy Home Club Afternoon
The Happy House Und, hosted by Mrs. Harry Schmeil, met for Mother's Day themed program. Members offered favorite quotations about mothers, with Mrs. Art Peterson presenting on a modern mother and a reading of The Mother's Prayer by Mrs. Stam. Mrs. Graff won a prize in a flower contest. Three visitors attended and several guests were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sehmeil
Art Peterson
Schumann Heinck
Tony Stam
Andrew Graff
Peterson
Tess
Burton Newby
Herman Peters
Maye Peterson
Chas. Kohlstedt
Henry Peterson
Wayne Finger
Rolland Shannon
Falie Bendixon
Handkerchief Shower for Miss Petcoff
A handkerchief shower honored Miss Petcoff in Detroit Michigan. She will visit sister Mrs Kes Larneman and seek employment after the event. Guests enjoyed a Riverside Park picnic then informal time. Miss Petcoff received many handkerchiefs from friends including Charlotte Corey Dorothy Rogers Martha Paterson and Mary Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Looana Fetcoll
Mvtiss Petcorrewut
Detroit
Alich
Kes Larneman
Roverside Park
Belcuil
Charlotte Corey
Dorothy Rogers
Martha Paterson
Mary Peterson
Jern Omilex
Meiba Foster
Margaret Dawson
Dora
Henry
Harry Adams
Kennel Aukrumm
Dinner guests honor birthday at Kay Kennedy home
A Jackson Minnesota and Easterville group attended a Sunday dinner at Kay Kennedy's home to honor Marjie Jean Kennedy on her recent birthday. The table centerpiece was a birthday cake gifted by Mrs. Frank Bezideck. Attending were Frank Bezideck and daughter Frances Ann, T. R. Diepp and family, G. M. Donovan and family, Ed Donovan, Luis Anderson, Marjie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Kay Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Minn
Kay Kennedy
Marjie Jean Kenndy
Frank Bezideck
Ynists
Trances Ann
T. R. Diepp
Jackson
G. M. Donovan
Famly
Ed Donovan
Luis Anderson
Marjie Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Catholic Daughters of America meet for elections
Troop number one of the Catholic Daughters of America met Monday evening at Miss Marjie Kennedy’s home for a regular business meeting and annual officer election followed by a social hour and refreshments. Troop number two hosted by Miss Alice Conway elected officers, held business and social time, and ended with a lunch. Mrs. P. J. Meek and her daughter from Austin, Minnesota visited Mrs. Freed and relatives for Mother’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Marjie Kennedy
Alice Conway
Miss Conway
P. J. Meek
Austin, Minn
Freed
Soldier elopement at Ft Crawford with officer's daughter
Answers on page 4. V.R. Mrs Betsy Daniels of Terris visited Estherville last week to see her grandson Weldon Daniels recovering from a broken arm. She was joined by Mr and Mrs Noel Daniels and others who visited Winnebago Minn with Mr and Mrs Chas Noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.R
Betsy Daniels
Terris
Estherville
Noel Daniels
Weldon Daniels
George Rogers
Weston Rogers
H. O. Sillge
Ed Sillge
Winnebago
Minn
Chas. Noble
Rogers
Batty Crocker Recipe Fragments From Old Page
Fragmentary notes show a Batty Crocker recipe with references to water, sugar, melted shortening and cup measurements. The readable bits mention boiling water and package dates, but details are incomplete and unclear.
Damaged Iowa fruit trees require spraying and care
Western Iowa suffers extensive tree damage from recent freezes and pests. Extension horticulturist S. W. Edgecombe urges immediate sprays on apples, pears, chery, plums, and raspberries using lime sulfur mixtures and Bordeaux formulas to save surviving growth, with emphasis on trunk bark checks and prior to bloom. Widespread losses stretch across neighboring states, signaling a cautious harvest and national defense conservation effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Vicious
Grimes
Irwa
Cottere
S. W. Fdeecomb
Town State College Extension
Lowa
Ois Jes
Ory
Towa
Loowa
Iowa
S. W. Edgecombe
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Arkansas
Illinois
Idaho
Utah
Pedestrian decries careless drivers on local roads
Witness urges vigilance at intersections noting dangerous auto behavior and the perception that drivers have exclusive highway rights. The piece calls for cautious conduct and respect for all road users amid ongoing safety concerns.
Iowa State Fair Announces 121000 Prize Money
The 1941 Iowa State Fair final prize list totals more than 121 090 in cash prizes for farmers, livestock breeders, 4-H members and other competitors. Major awards include Horse 18615, cattle 32240, swine 18665, sheep 3923, poultry and pigeons 8481, dairy 700, agriculture 5898, 4-H club work 20856. The fair runs August 20 through 29 with prize lists available from the State Fair secretary in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dist
Des Moines
New Vaccine Aims at Horse Sleeping Sickness
The American Foundation for Animal Health announced a new chick embryo vaccine and an intradermal administration method to fight horse sleeping sickness. The method, while requiring trained veterinarians, reduces swelling risks and is planned for the 1941 season alongside a refined vaccine. Authorities note increased immunization and better climate cut 1940 losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Foundation For Animal Health
Foundation
Right to live outweighs driving rights says protest text
The statement asserts that life preservation surpasses the freedom to drive, condemning automobile enthusiasts as less important than safety. It emphasizes that the right to live should govern actions on the road and highlight public safety concerns.
Cars Purchased Listing Names Across North Iowa Towns
A long list records various buyers and vehicle makes across Estherville Ringsted Armstrong Dolliver Dolliver Wallingford Graettinger and surrounding towns. Names include Kenneth Noll Anna Kennedy Ray Goecke Myrtle Waters Paul Glassnap Dr C Windrath and many more with makes Mercury Ford Chevrolet Plymouth Studebaker Buick Oldsmobile Nash Pontiac and International truck among entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Noll
Estherville
Studebaker
James R. Kirk
Esthervile
Mercury
Ole A. Olsen
Chevrolet
Anna F. Kennedy
Chrysler
Ray J. Goecke
Plymouth
George Koble
Dolliver
W. L. Welte
Wallingford
International Truck
O. W. Anderson
Ford
Frank Koch
Wm. A. Stick
H. T. Walder
Armstrong
Louis Schmidt
Frank Sutton
Dodge
Fred W. Davies
Leslie Churchhill Armstrong
H. C. Christensen
Ringsted
Paul Glassnap
Aline M. Stockdae
Cadillac
C. T. Windrath
B. B. Kint
Clifford Hendrickson
R. N. Ihlan
Oldsmobile
S. G. Ewen
C. L. Torreson
Nash
W. H. Dickinson
K. & M. Sales
Ford Truck
C. W. Hammond
C. L. Wycoff
Mrs
Merton Ankrum
Peterson Bros
Buick
Chas. Paris
Truck
F. W. Christensen
Graettinger
W. C. Currell
S. M. Levatson
E. C. Trees
Wm. Hansen
H. N. Oelrich
Ringsted Implement Company
W. J. Hipple
K. H. Randa
H. E. Youngberg
Arm Strong
Clarence Hackett
T. J. Strong
T. F. Clayton
Rural vigilance aids 1941 drive to save horse population
In rural areas and during the sleeping sickness months constant vigilance will help to maintain the favorable trend in the 1941 fight to save our horse population, states this week's report.
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Mittee
Leo Menu
Virgina Jane
Imogene Grants
LaMonte Voutmann
Bou Livelund
Ine Decorquens
the Tosel
Ty Leon Mebor
Estella McManuut
June Gola
Lueillie Wogen
Gire
Eben Conuwes
Leas Jean Clark
Mars Kay Donovan
Jamee Menume
el Bvau Dascer
John Woods
Jack Griss
George Hubbee
Bette Lou Lorimer
Bethe Vile
Lucille M. Duwamer
Greedy
Colo
Bathervalle
Spirit Lake
Wou di. Naeckel
Ddervert Naeckel
328 Forest Jtone
Davenport
Miss Lorimer
Delta Gamma Priority
Iowa City
Meeker Junior High School
Greely
Cub
Greely Laugh School
A& Juider
Iowa University
Naecker
University of Iowa
Harvard University
Towa University
Phi Delta Theta
Margie Jean Kennedy
E. E. Corey
Mrs. Schnell
Happy Home Club
Warner Bros
Mairy Toot
Vualua Powwl
Miss Petcoff
Bur
Oklahoma
AD I
Okla
Ill
SLA
The
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Warren Dillon
Millie Percival
Grace King
Cedar Rapids
Bill Robinson
Chas. Robinson
Coleman Hospital
Elmer Schmidt
Jimmy Dick
John Hemmingson
Ruby Hemmingson
Ida Dannell
St. Paul
Harold Sorenson
Howard Dannell
Sorenson
Vera Heyer
Phillys
Joyce Bringle
Wall Lake
Aother
Reed
Miss Heyer
Lester Heyer
Nadine
Glaydis Bringle
Jean
Williard Heyer
Richard
Donald
Crawford
Aduery “Sorner
Batty Crocker
Rimgrugs Gam
Hage Crocker
Tae
Betty Crocker
Gare-At
Itowa State Fair
G. T. Tostenson
Salismhn
Seiyour
Cean
Lea Daan
Ira
Wriasy
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