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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1926
Page
4
Local residents attend meetings and visit relatives across Iowa and neighboring states. Delegates Mrs W E Deming and Mrs I C Nichols head to a Tenth District American Legion Auxiliary gathering in Algona while many others travel for family events, illnesses, and Thanksgiving plans.
A report from Jack Creek and vicinity describes an entertainment and basket social at Bolsted and Welsh schoolhouses led by teacher Miss Myrtle Paulson. It notes corn husking hampered by winds and rain, with a hope for snow to aid husking later. Local residents including Robert Wyborny and James Todd are mentioned with various calls and visits.
Social notices celebrate Mrs Egertson honored after resigning post office role with gift and refreshments. Luncheon and bridge honor Mrs R Macdonald. PTA date moved to Nov 24 due to school closure. Dr H Moen marries Emma La Dage and Bertha La Dage weds Dr Henry Bender in Nashua. Junior College party features dinner and dancing. Mrs A Pitcher hosts a luncheon. Armstong bride Pearle Ross marries Marion Chipman. Estherville couples wed Nov 7 and 9. O UOs meet with bridge lamp gift and mock wedding. Island Republics topic at Women’s Club. Porto Rico and Havana talks follow. Current Topics discuss Port Rico Haiti and Cuba reports. PTA and Elks Ladies events scheduled at local venues.
Two Spencer deputies accused of liquor influence and threatening arrests related to a pheasant dinner fundraiser for a church. Attorneys Alexander and Howe hired, possible November court suit pending publication. Wardens deny story. Des Moines briefing praised their handling. full Kossuth County investigation anticipated with sensational testimony expected.
B L Newendorp of Sheldon arrived to take charge of the Red Owl store this morning. He succeeds H B Buhr who resigned to take a suburban grocery at Pairmont.
Mrs Ray Weir received a parcel shower at the hall last Tuesday. Estherville friends attended. Mrs Dan Johnson visited Minneapolis. Mrs John Stenstrum hosted WGC T A. Next meeting December 8 hosted by Mrs Ray Register. Measles in Rev and Mrs Miller’s family. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Harold Me Neal on Sunday November 7. Fingal Larson injured his arm at a silo job and treated at Thum Hospital. Arthur Wenberg family visited Huntley. Mrs W E Headley visited Estherville. Cross family moved to Estherville new home, Everett Cross on Chis Cross farm, Harold McNeal to occupy. Large crowd at community club with Frank Mathwig visit. Dolphy Duncan of Fairmont guest. G G Applequist a business visitor at the cli... Eskiel Gradberg Harold Carlson returned to Joliet. Haggar supper at new M B basement November 20. Mrs John Fostrum visiting Estherville en route to her daughter Mrs Chas Hatch. Mrs Oungren brought here for burial with S L Church services. Youngren and Mahlerg visiting Worthington. Lydia Society to hold supper and bazaar December 8.
Pastor T Hansen leads Wallingford Luti Church with Thursday prayer at the parsonage, Saturday Confirmation at 9:80, Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10:30, Derens Aid meets at Gladys Larson's home, Luther League at 8:00, Thanksgiving services and sale on Nov 25 with dinner at noon and post dinner articles for sale.
Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid gathers Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Clarence Hanson’s home with Mesdames John Hanson and Clarence Hanson. The Light Bearers Mission Society meets Saturday afternoon at Mrs. L. S. Berge’s home. Palestine Lutheran Prayer meeting Thursday evening. services Sunday at 10 30 with Holy Communion. Norse services noted. Young People meet Sunday evening at 8.
From Estherville a group of old timers attend an engagement party amid church talk. The piece reports a visiting preacher delivering sermons, claiming miracles and healing, with weekly Friday healing testimonies and numerous conversions observed by attendees.
The piece notes a capacity crowd of about 6,000 with doors opening early and many turned away. It highlights a talented woman preacher delivering a rapid Bible sermon and mentions Sunday afternoon talks on topics like "The Biggest Lind in Los Angeles." It also describes the City Library story hour for children on Saturdays led by Miss Dorothy Latehem and local girls from high school and junior college.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Bulletin reports a fortune teller claiming future fame and a quip about buying an autograph pen while cheap. The exchange features a dismissive joke about the old man and a casual marketplace banter.
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