Community Notes From Ellsworth Area Halloween Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Alfred Bienfang of Grundy Center Iowa visit relatives in the Ellsworth Ziemer home on Halloween. Families from Hinkley Minn and Austin Minn visit and travel plans to Oregon are mentioned. Neighbors attend Halloween events at Applequist hall with decorations. Royal Neighbors hold a Halloween party. Local shipments bring lumber, trees and Guernsey cattle from Guthrie Minn. Neighborhood visits include the Jackson Nutt Langford and Lake Fremont Farmers Club meeting with a December gathering planned at the Ellsworth Ziemer home. House of Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bienfang
Grundy Center
Iowa
R. W. Swift
Ziemer
Fred Meyer
Ellsworth
Hallowe
Charlie .Brandt
Wm. Walker
Austin
Mrs. Silcox
Mrs. Walker
F. A. Silcox
Huntington
Milton Larson
M. H. Silcox
Hallowe’en
Lillian
Mildred Walker
Applequist
Waughtan
Guthrie
Minn
Charlie
P. M. Jackson
Earl Nutt
Lake Fremont
Kendall and Hammill Return to Iowa Governance
Cedar Rapids Republican notes Governor Kendall returns to the state house after absence. It praises Lieutenant Governor John Hammill for acting governor, his promptness, thoroughness, and long-standing dedication. The piece extends best wishes from Cedar Rapids' mayor and Iowa residents as Kendall resumes duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Kendall
State House
Huston
Cedar
Iowa
John Hammill
Des Moines
Britt
Local notes on Estherville ads and community events
The column discusses a special advertising page for Estherville merchants and professionals, defending space policy and praising the page as a valuable city booster. It also mentions V R Vierra's Hawaiianns show at the Grand with the film Forgotten Law, and a humorous local anecdote about McAdoo and Emmetsburg’s past. The piece closes with a quip about a diaper-stealing joke among neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.R. Vierra
Mr. Graaf
Post family apple pies from Eagle Lake homestead
The Post family served beer eating apple pies made from apples grown on J. G. Day’s trees on the old north Shore homestead near Eagle Lake north of Estherville. Miss Julia Garrison and Miss Annabel visited Estherville Wednesday with Mrs. Goldsberry and friends, recalling days when the town lacked railroads, paved streets, and a hospital, before growth and a notable bank failure.
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Post
J. G. Day
Fairmont Sentinel
Eagle Lake
Estherville
Frank
Julia Garrison
Attorney Burnquist in Estherville for District GOP work
Fort Dodge lawyer B B Burnquist chairman of the Tenth district republican committee was in Estherville Thursday on professional business and to do political missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Burnquist
Fort Dodge
Estherville
Tenth District
Republican Committee
Acting Governor Hammill Steps Aside for Kendall Return
Acting Governor Hammill relinquishes the post to allow Governor Kendall to resume duties after his Hawaii and California trip. The article notes Hammill may return to the governor’s chair in January 1925 following election next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammill
Kendall
Honolulu
California
Free Methodist Church to Hold Sunday Services
The Free Methodist Church announces services next Sunday at 10 a.m. for Sunday School and 11 a.m. for preaching. Evening service will feature special subjects The Restraining Power of God over Satan and Satan's Limit. Attend this old fashioned church.
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God
Satan
Increased Bible School Attendance at Local Church
The Church of Christ reports rising on time attendance but aims for 100 percent. Upcoming schedule includes Bible school at 10, morning worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6 30, evening service at 7 30, a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30, choir practice 3 15, and Ladies Aid at 2 30 Friday. Walker Curtis Evangelistic company arrives February 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Ladies Aid
Walker-Curtis Evangelistic Company
Armistice Day Lunch at American Legion Rooms
Armistice Day lunch to benefit a Christmas fund for disabled soldiers served by the Service Star Legion. Event to be held Saturday November 10 from 2 to 6 o clock at the American Legion rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Service Star Legion
Church Service and Communion Announcements
In this service we shall also observe Holy Communion. Those wishing to partake of the Lord's Supper are requested to announce this intention to the pastor. Announcements will be taken at the church next Sunday morning from 19:00 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.
Wallingford Lutheran Church Notices and Schedules
The Ladies Aid meets at Mrs E Ellefton Tidix Thursday afternoon. prayer meeting at Li L Gunderson Thursday evening. Confirmation class Saturday 10 a m at parsonage. Sunday school classes Sunday 10 30 rehearsal. Sunday School program Sunday 2 pm at church. Immanuel Lutheran Light Bearers meet Saturday at church Luella Dahle hostess. Services Sunday 11 am. High Lake and Jack Creek Ladies Aid meet at Mrs Chas Christian Wednesday Nov 14. Palestine Lutheran Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Evasis home. Sunday School and Bible classes Sunday forenoon 10 30. Saye
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Ladies Aid
Luella Dahle
High Lake
Jack Creek
Chas
Palestine Lutheran Church
The
Evasis
Saye
Presbyterian Church Inspiring Sunday Services and Choir
Sunday’s worship at the Presbyterian Church drew an increasing audience with a beautiful violin solo by John Morse and a standout quartet. Herbert Marsh preached a strong sermon, and Young People’s choir and meetings were highlighted. Plans for next Sunday mirror usual hours amid calls for regular church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bradley
Herbert
Marsh
Ft. Dodge
Mrs Hanson and Mrs Lattin Move to Beloit Wisconsin
Mrs L O Hanson accompanied Mrs H B Lattin to their new Beloit Wisconsin home last Wednesday by auto. Mr Rockne, Hanson's nephew, drove. Lew Mathwig hauled wood earlier in the week. Mr and Mrs W D O'Brien hosted Minnesota relatives en route to California for winter. Mrs Rockne of Minnesota visits the Hanson home. Q E Person visited Aurelia with his son Clarence. John Shepard, driving for Wm Foshier, had a runaway accident near Sauer farm injuring him but improving. Ven shower for Ellen Mack held at Mrs Bixby's home with Maude Rose hosting. twelve guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Hanson
H. B. Lattin
Beloit
Wis
Mr. Rockne
Mr. Hanson
Lew Mathwig
W. D. O’brien
Minnesota
California
Ellen Mack
John Bixby
Grace Episcopal Church Guild Hosts Ladies Meeting
Mrs. G. H. Stearns Mrs. Harry Jaggs and Mrs. W. G. Warner will entertain the Grace Episcopal Church Ladies Guild Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fred White on South Ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church Guild
G. H. Stearns
Harry Jaggs
W. G. Warner
Grace Episcopal Church
Fred White
South Ninth
P. E. O. Dinner for Husbands
The P. E. O. Chapter hosted their husbands at seven o clock on Tuesday evening at the Episcopal Guild Hall. Fifty four plates were set and the Woman's Guild served. Tables featured yellow and white baby chrysanthemums and were lit by yellow candles for a pretty setting.
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Episcopal Guild Hall
sGuild
Sidles and Williams Tie Nuptials in Estherville
Mr Dewey L Sidles and Miss Marie C Williams both of this city were united in marriage at the M E parsonage last Wednesday evening October 31 They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Arnold Huckebuck and will make their home in Estherville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidles-Williams
Dewey L. Sidles
Marie C. Williams
Arnold Huckebuck
Estherville
Sargent Christiansen Nuptials Noted in Spencer
Mr Clarence W Sargent and Mrs Emma C Christiansen of Spencer were united in marriage. Details from the ceremony are limited in the fragmentary notice, but the couple's names and hometown are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent-Christiansen
Clarence
W, Sargent
Mra
Emma ,C Christiansen
Spencer
Monthly Meeting of Woman's Club Report Tonight
The regular monthly business meeting of the Woman's Club will be held in the American Legion room on Tuesday afternoon November 4 at 3 o'clock. Delegates who attended the Tenth District Feder ation of Women’s Clubs meeting at Ft Dodge will report. Members should pay dues and may receive the Iowa Federation News. The executive board and membership committee meet at 2:30. Cor Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
American: Legion
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ft. Dodge
Iowa Federation News
G. R. Connelly
Treas
Cor. Sec
Halloween Party For G. G. C. Girls At Gravatt Home
The G G C s of the M E Church were entertained Friday evening at Charlotte Gravatt s home. Feats amused guests from arrival to departure including a dark basement thrill. Hallowe en decorations and a jack o lantern set the scene with a tasteful dining room display. A dainty lunch followed a good night kiss with a fortune for each girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Gravatt
Hallowe’en
G.G. C
Priscilla Club Hosting at Mrs Beauman Home
The Priscilla club of the M E Church was royally entertained Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs V J Beauman on north Sixth street. Assistant hostesses were Mrs Erickson Mrs Joe Weber Mrs A V James and Mrs John Smith. About thirty ladies attended. At four thirty the hostesses served a two course menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
M. E. Church
North Sixth Street
Erickson
Joe Weber
A. V. James
John Smith
Fine Arts Club discusses operas with Miss Peterson
The Woman's club Fine Arts Department met with Lucile Peterson, exploring operas and grand opera singing using victrola records. The lesson proved very engaging and informative.
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Miss . Peterson
The
Woman’s Club
Lucile Peterson
Victrola Records
Okomanpado Chapter D A R Meeting Report
Okomanpado Chapter D A R met Tuesday with Mrs Joe Orvis aided by Mesdames Knight Letchford and Smith in a community gathering.
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Okomanpado
Joe Orvis
Mesdames Knight, Letchford
Smith
Bridge Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Broms Home
Mrs Broms and Mrs Selby Broms with Mrs John Greig will entertain their bridge club on Thursday evening at the home of the former young matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broms
Selby Broms
John Greig
Hallowe en Party at Lake Cottage
Mr and Mrs N P Walker hosted a unique Halloween party at their Spirit Lake cottage Friday evening entertaining twenty couples with cheerful games and socializing in a festive setting.
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Lake Cottage
N. P. Walker
Spirit Lake
Masquerade Dance at Moose Hall Monday Night
A masquerade dance will be held at Moose Hall on Monday night November 12. Admission is 10 cents for spectators. Only those with cards or in masquerade costume may dance. Ladies without partners should write their names on a slip for the doorkeeper. Committee urges all to attend for a good time.
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Moose Hall
Dececa Campfire Hallowe en Party Entertained
Lorene Koster hosted a Dececa Campfire Halloween party on Tuesday October 30. A prize went to Mrs Carlson for best disguise. Games were played and refreshments served. Report says everyone had a nice time.
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Dececa
Lorene Koster
Hallowe’ En
Civics Club Meets at Mrs Sondrol Home in November Lesson
The Civics Department of the Woman's Club met at Mrs. Romaine Sondrol's home on Monday in November for an engaging lesson attended by many. Members are urged to attend the next meeting set for November 19 at Mrs. Geo Letchford's home.
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Civics Dept
Goldenrod Embroidery Club Meets in Gruver
The Goldenrod Embroidery Club gathered Friday afternoon in Gruver with Mrs. Chas Nasby. Eighteen members attended and enjoyed a pleasant informal afternoon. A feature was a unique lunch prepared by H H Sconberg and Mrs K Kau. The ladies presented Mrs. Nasby with a baby blanket.
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Gruver
Goldenrod Embroidery Club
Chas. Nasby
Mere
H. H. Sconberg
K. K.au
Dunham Gibbons Wedding in Armstrong
The marriage of Miss Helen Dunham and Mr Forrest F Gibbons of Armstrong occurred Thursday morning at the Catholic parsonage with Rev C P Conway officiating. The ceremony was simple with only immediate family present. The couple left that morning for a short wedding trip to Minneapolis and will live in Armstrong.
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Dunham-Gibbons
Helen Dunham
Forrest F. Gibbons
Armstrong
C. P. Conway
Minneapolis
Mr.Gibbons
Hallowe'en Party Brings Fashion and Fun to Town
A graduate of local schools who attended the University of California Los Angeles is highlighted as a social leader in her new town. Mr and Mrs J H Wilson hosted a Hallowe'en party with thirty guests in costume reflecting the hard times theme. Earl White won for the worst attire as games and season decorations filled the night with a three course lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therville
Our City
Southern
University of California
Los Angeles
Wilsotts
J. H. Wilson
Hallowe'en
Earl White
Surprised by Old Neighbors at Halloween Gathering
Mrs John Hansen was surprised on Halloween eve by many old friends and neighbors. The gathering was fitting and all enjoyed a very happy evening.
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John Hansen
Hallowe’en
Woman's Club Rummage Sale This Week in Legion Room
The Woman's Club announces a rummage sale on November 21 22 23 and 24 in the American Legion Room. They seek clothing books and furniture not now in use and ask city ladies to save these items until the club calls for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
American Legion
Armistice Day Dance Planned by American Legion
The American Legion in Armstrong Iowa announces an Armistice Day dance to be held Monday evening November 12. Local residents and veterans are invited to participate at the Armstrong venue with proceeds supporting post activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
American Legion
Iowa
Card of Thanks from Mrs. C. I. Haynes and Family
Mrs. C. I. Haynes and family express heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during Mr. Haynes illness and funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Haynes
Mr. Haynes
Huntington Ladies Bazaar at Huntington Hall Nov 16
The Huntington Ladies Aid society holds its annual Bazaar in Huntington hall on Friday evening November 16. Supper from 5 30 until served offers mashed potatoes creamed chicken sandwiches jelly baked beans scalloped corn cabbage salad doughnuts pickles coffee 40 and 25 cents. A sale of useful and fancy articles will follow the supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Ladies Aid Society
Huntington Hall
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