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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1940

Page

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Miss Evelyn Zitterich Weds Donald Muetzel In Spirit Lake Home

Miss Evelyn Zitterich daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Zitterich married Donald Muetzel last Sunday in a home ceremony. Rev Otis L Lang officiated with Attendants Esther Zitterich and Donald Clifford. Guests included relatives and the Muetzel family, Clifford family, Muetzel kin, and Spirit Lake residents. The yellow and white theme featured chrysanthemums and a miniature bride and groom cake topper.

Evelyn Zitterich Fred Zitterich Donald Muetzel Mr. Muetzel Marion Muetzel Spirit Lake Otis L. Lang Esther Zitterich Donald Clifford Elmer Clifford Raymond Muetzel Kenneth Muetzel Betty Jean Aveland Geer Wilma Eunice Laverne and Donald Robert Ansorge Avis Sorensen Fred Zitterick Francis Lois Mary Belle Gerald Fink

Miss Virginia Nielsen Weds Joseph McKinnon in California

Announcement of Miss Virginia Nielsen of Chico California marrying Joseph McKinnon of Chico. Ceremony held at Olympia Washington at noon on Saturday November 9. The bride daughter of Soren and Mrs Nielsen, educated at Halfa High School Estherville Junior College and St Marys Nursing Rochester Minnesota. The groom manages a wholesale grocery firm in Chico and they will reside there.

Virginia Nielsen Chico Calif Joseph McKinnon Olympia Washington Soren Nielsen Halfa Estherville Priscilla George Charles Booth St. Mary

White Shrine Meets Wednesday Evening at Masonic Hall

The White Shrine will hold its regular meeting Wednesday evening at the Masonic hall. Ceremonial work will be performed at this meeting and all members are asked to attend. Following the work and business, refreshments will be served.

Masonic Hall

Wa-Tan-Ye Dinner Features Mexico Trip Tale

Miss Enid Copeland shared details of a summer trip through Mexico at the Wa-Tan-Ye club dinner held Thursday in the Hotel Gardston green room. Mrs Robert Noel received a gift as a recently married member, with several club members and guests named among the attendees.

Enid Copeland Mexico Gardston Robert Noel Miss Copeland Myrtle Waters Margie Anderson Luzon Brooks Frances Byrne Bette Hanson Regina

Refugee discussion at Missionary Guild meeting

The Missionary Guild of the Christian church met Thursday evening at Gladys and Maude Olmstead home. The lesson Refuge for Refugees guided the session led by Maude Olmstead with Gladys Olmstead Dorothy Rogers Margaret Dawson and Mrs Kenneth Ankrum assisting. A brief business meeting followed and refreshments were served to Mary Peterson Geana Petcoff Melba Foster Doris Henry Dorothy Johnson Donna Jean Wiss Martina Peterson Dorothy Rogers Mrs Ray Bartleman Mrs Kenneth Ankrum Rev and Mrs Fred Sawyer and the hostesses.

Missionary Guild of the Christian Church Gladys and Maude Olmstead Gladys Olmstead Dorothy Rogers Margaret Dawson Kenneth Ankrum Martina Peterson Mary Peterson Geana Petcoff Melba Foster Doris Henry Dorothy Johnson Donna Jean Wiss Ray Bartleman Fred Sawyer

Afternoon Bridge Club Honored at Mrs Silverberg Home

The afternoon bridge club met at Mrs Lorence Silverberg’s home on Thursday. After a 1:30 dessert luncheon, the group played contract bridge with Mrs G L Gustafson earning the high score and Mrs George Bruns Kill receiving the second high prize. Guests included Mrs Ray Ammon Mrs Lester Heyer and Mrs Leonard Carlson.

Lorence Silverberg G. L. Gustafson George Brunskill Ray Ammon Lester i Heyer Leonard Carlson

List of ladies named in the society segment

Mrs Bronskill Mrs Wm Schloeman Mrs H N Schrodt Mrs J M Fredericksen Mrs Donald Hanson Mrs L M Hogan Mrs James McGrath and Mrs Silver berg appear in a local social column listing attendees or hosts for events.

Bronskill Wm. Schloeman H. N. Schrodt J. M. Fredericksen Donald Hanson L. M. Hogan James McGrath Silverberg

Fine Arts Club Plans Guest Night Program

The Fine Arts department of the Woman's club meets Thursday November 21 at 7 30 p m at Mrs D H Diamond home. The evening features annual guest night with walking rehearsal On the Prairie Creek Line led by Mrs Jay Howard and Mrs Howard Heidke. Refreshment chair is Mrs F E Rosendahl.

Woman’s Club D. H. Diamond Jay Howard Howard Heidke Prairie Creek F. E. Rosendahl

Fashion fads fuel Hollywood fever for knit wear and fur

In a fashion laced rundown of Hollywood wardrobes, Ann Rutherford and Irene Dunne show knitted caps and fur accessories while stars like Linda Darnell Ginger Rogers and Rita Hayworth spark style ideas. The piece muses on playful beanies, velvet coats, feather trims, and bold accessories as solutions to glamour fatigue.

Hollywood Ann Rutherford Ann Linda Darnell Chad Hanna Diana Lewis Jeanette MacDonald Jeanette Irene Dunne Irene Molyneux Hedy Lamarr Bonita Granville Anita Louise Buster Ginger Rogers Kitty Foyle Lorraine Day Rita Hayworth Rita Johnson Maisie Mainbacher Lana Turner Myrna Loy Gail Patrick Gallant Sons Adrian Ruth Hussey

Mrs Jenson Hosts Bridge Party At Her Home

Mrs Lawrence Jenson entertained friends Friday with contract bridge at two tables. High score prize went to Mrs Harold Reed with Miss Frances Long second. A lunch followed. Guests included Mrs Reed Miss Long and others. Estherville Lutheran Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2:30 in church parlors with hostesses listed and a Thank Offering program planned.

Lawrence Jenson Harold Reed Frances Long Jenson Reed Miss Long Arnold Anderson Orvin Anderson R. E. Creger Ruby Hemmingson Priscilla Booth Ladies Aid and Mission Society Estherville Lutheran Church Mesdames Willys Stearns Arthur Aanonson Theodore Herum Ben Sampson William Kinnard

J F F club entertains guests at Currell home

Members of the J. F. F. club were entertained Thursday afternoon at Mrs. W. C. Currells home with a 1:15 luncheon and contract bridge at two tables. The club lists include Mrs. Robert Knight Mrs. Chas Werling Mrs. Dan Howard Mrs. L. E. Crim Mrs. F. J. Kennedy Mrs. D. A. Bagan Mrs H. G. Mc Tavish Mrs Jay Howard and Mrs Currell. Estherville extended hospitality to eight transients who lodged in the city jail last Monday night due to the storm.

W. C. Currell Robert Knight Chas. Werling Dan Howard L. E. Crim F. J. Kennedy D. A. Bagan H. G. McTavish Jay Howard Currell Estherville

Cagney's staged punch in City For Conquest misread by camera

The article recounts Jimmy Cagney nearly striking Ann Sheridan in City For Conquest at Warner Bros. Grand, noting the blow glanced her shoulder but appeared to land due to camera angles and lighting. It recalls his grapefruit scene with Mae Clarke and states Cagney vowed to stop hitting women years earlier, with the Sheridan moment described as a camera trick.

Jimmy Cagney Ann Sheridan Warner Bros Cagney Ann Anthony Quinn Miss Sheridan Mae Clarke Jimmy Mae Jim Miss Clarke

Local News Roundup From Town Aims for Peaceful Holidays

Local residents report travel plans for Thanksgiving with relatives in Kansas City and Excelsior Springs. A baby boy born Tuesday night at Coleman Hospital Nev. 12th to Mr and Mrs Andrew Reno of Terris. Don Woodley undergoes major operation at Coleman Hospital Friday. condition favorable. Edgar Center takes new job at Sidles Manufacturing in Des Moines. Charlie Coon, long ill on South Ninth Street, shows improvement but remains bedridden for several days.

Andrew Reno Terris Coleman Hospital Nev Don Woodley Charlie Coon South Ninth Street

Birthday Couples and Ages Across Towns flashdates

A sequence of names, ages, and hometowns from Estherville, St. James, Wallingford, Windom, Mankato, Chetek, and Minneapolis lists multiple pairs and individuals with ages between 19 and 29. The note adds a caution to drive carefully now and always.

Patrick J. Gullen St. James Charlotte I Botton Minn Emmet L. Resd Wallingford Roxie Triplette Charles E. Westbrook Estherville Katharine Alice Murphy Gail M. Schenck Marguerite H. L. Jensen Albert L. Pffrath Leroy H. Gunderson Margaret Skattebo Peter Dado Minneapolis

New Unitized Body Nash Ambassador 600 Debuts

The Nash Ambassador 600 introduces a unitized welded steel body that saves 400 to 600 pounds, boosts safety and roominess, and promises 25 to 30 miles per gallon. The car features integral chassis, internal bridge-trusses, twistproof design, and a new four wheel coil spring suspension for a smoother ride. It is styled in a broad low form, about eight inches wider than tall, with nearly five foot seating across.

Nash Seata

Older People Lead In Accidents In Iowa Pedestrian Deaths

The Governor's Traffic Safety Commission cites a study by Harry E. Stedman showing 89 Iowa pedestrians killed since January 1. Adults 65 plus account for 82.9 percent of deaths, 45 to 64 for 26.82 percent, while ages 15 to 19 are 1.31 percent. Stedman urges safer walking and notes age-related slower reaction and poorer vision as factors.

Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Commission Harry E. Stedman Motor Vehicle Administration Committee Stedman Grandpa Grandma

Scarlet Fever Epidemic expected this year in Iowa

Iowa health officials warn scarlet fever epidemic likely this winter as cases rise from July through October. 56 in July and August each, 101 in September, and over 180 in October. Disease spread through contact with patients or carriers. Public cooperation on isolation crucial to prevent spread. Noted decline in past two years but remains prevalent with 177 deaths and 17,613 cases 1987 1939 period. 70 percent of deaths in under 10s.

Iowa State Department of Health Iowa

Mrs M E Bickford Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Marshall E Bickford 60 lifelong Fort Dodge resident died November 11 at 405 Fair Oaks after a lingering illness. Survived by husband and six children William W Mrs Forest Davenport Marshall Jr Charles R Bernard Geraldine. two brothers F H and Henry W Behrens of Albert Lea Minn. sisters Mrs Frank Johnson Waterloo and Mrs George Zittrich Estherville. Funeral Thursday at home then First Presbyterian Church with Rev W T Patten officiating. New apple variety shows promise from crossing Delicious and Patten Greening by Iowa State horticulturists.

Marshall E. Bickford Fort Dodge Fair Oaks George Zitterich Estherville Bickford Willim W Forest Davenport Marshall Jr Charles R Bernard Geraldine Ft. Dodge F. H Henry W. Behrens Albert Lea Minn Frank Johnson Waterloo George Zittrich William Behrens First Presbyterian Church W. T. Patten Iowa Agri

Stop Whining, Little Jacky Says How To Help

Mrs Winthrop complains of Jackys constant whining and seeks remedies. The article suggests checking health, providing engaging toys, and avoiding punishment. It advises removing causes, giving attention when not whining, and ignoring the behavior until it fades.

Jacky Mrs. Winthro Ann Mrs. Winthrop

Call for Comprehensive Driver Training in Schools

This column urges every high school to offer robust driver training with classroom and behind the wheel instruction. It stresses individual responsibility, warns that risk taking causes accidents, and calls for community programs for all ages to Learn the right way and drive carefully.

Charity Quotes and Farm Income Report

A collage of thoughts on charity and work quotes from Middleton Tryon Edwards Mary Baker Eddy and Southey Wordsworth and a note that cash farm income from meat animals brought farmers 2 276 000 last year.

Middleton Tryon Edwards Mary Baker Eeddy

Spirit Lake Music Festival Excursion by Railways in 1892

Handbills show Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway arranged a special Spirit Lake train August 12 with 19 stops to carry patrons to a Chicago organizer Professor Leslie led festival. Excursion tickets varied by distance starting at Iowa Falls. Details from local handbills dated three years younger than a prior one.

Spirit Lake Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway Iowa Falls Prof Leslie Chicago Oliver Langmo Selbefly Broms Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway

New Apple Cross Bodes Bright Market Value

The cultural Experiment Station notes a new apple variant not yet named. It resembles the Delicious in shape but is larger with a tougher skin. Good coloring and unusual size suggest strong market value.

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CLUBS Hypersonais Evelyn Zitterick California White Shrine Wa-Tan-Ye Mrs. Silverberg Fine Arts Dept Conyer Medy Lamarkrk Ladies Aid J. F. F. Club V.K London Central Prees Joe Crowley Excelsior Springs Mrs William Sweet Kansas City Mack Williams Edgar Center Sidles Manufacturing Company Des Moines Studebaker Harper's Bazaar Harper's M. E. Bickford OMR V.R GEMS G. T. Tostenson Dean Claus Pia Piery Fescschena Kruschen Suge Avate
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