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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1934
Page
2
The Adelaide News editorial denounces Huey Long of Louisiana as a disgrace to his state and the United States. It urges Louisianans to act and implies external force may be needed to counter criminal conduct in office.
The Vindicator and Republican voices oppose government meddling in business while praising honest competition. They urge paving the entire gravel stretches on primary highways from Wallingford to No 18 and across northern Iowa, arguing gaps must be closed before new projects begin. They also note dust storms will be avoided under the current weather.
Saturday reports from Estherville merchants credit the Vindicator and Republican for driving shoppers to big bargains. The piece notes mild temperatures with frequent rains and dense fog, comparing the current weather to winter in western Oregon and Washington. President Roosevelt designated Thursday, Nov. 29 as a day of Thanksgiving.
Dorothy Oleson hosted a Friday night surprise honoring Harold and Dorothy Reed on their ninth wedding anniversary. Three bridge tables produced high scores for George Booth and Frances Long. A luncheon followed and the Reeds received a gift. Attendees included Priscilla Booth Mary Waldron Ruby Hemmingson Vera McDonough Edgar Center and others. Alpha Club met at the Methodist Episcopal church with about 30 members.
Rita Philpott daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Philpott married Edwin Michael son of Mr and Mrs Harry Michael in a Sioux City M E parsonage ceremony on Oct 27 with Rev Thompson officiating The couple attended by Miss Edith Philpott and Alvin Cook wore blue The Michaels plan to farm near Estherville Their home remains with Michaels parents.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Mourit sen hosted a Thursday night bridge party with four tables. High scores went to Mrs Cecil Oulman and Joe Casserly, with consolation prizes to Mrs Cliff Fredericksen and Mark Dolan. Guests included Mr and Mrs Mark Dolan, Mr and Mrs Clifford Fredericksen, Mr and Mrs Cecil Oulman, Mr and Mrs Joe Casserly, Mr and Mrs Floyd Gustafson, Mr and Mrs Glenn Crook and Dr and Mrs J M Fredericksen.
For sale 30 spotted poland china male hogs about 300 pounds and 380 gifts. Anton Vommen Ringsted phone 8 39 88 90 lost 3 300 pound white face Hereford Keifer finder notify Estherville Live Stock Auction Co 88 w2
Miss Mary Wallren and Miss Ruby Hemmingson host tonight at the Hemmingson home. Avetlon bridge at four tables, a two course luncheon at one large table with pink glassware and pink flowers, two smaller green tables. Guests listed include Miss Priscilla Booth and Miss Virginia Nielson among others. Mrs. Kohler to entertain J. F. F. club Thursday with lunch at 1 30 and contract bridge at two tables. Several bridge parties noted with prizes awarded to high scorers, plus a Fine Arts department meeting where a Kant review, music interpretation, and discussion of Mendelssohn and German music censorship are described. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sanborn return from El Paso with remarks on conditions south of the Missouri Valley.
The Okamanpads chapter of the National D A R met at Mrs. H S Greig's home and marked the president general Magna of Washington DC turning another year. Guests formed seven groups to perform patriotic tableaux with props and portraits. The program included a painted Spirit of 76 and Dolly Madison, Betsy Ross, George Washington, and Mayflower depictions, with Washington Crossing the Delaware parody and a Barbara Frietchie recitation ending with the flag lines.
The Ladies Aid of Grace Episcopal church will hold a regular war meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Hana Peterson on North Eighth street. A pool attendance is defined. Irene Kohl welfare worker attended a social welfare meeting at Storm Lake Sunday. Mr and Mrs L V Carson and son returned to their Pipestead Minnesota home Sunday afternoon after a visit with the R O Clark family. Mrs Carson and son stayed here all last week as Carson came after them Sunday.
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