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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1940
Page
1
Miss Jo anna Greving and Louis Hoffman wed in a morning ceremony at the St Patrick s parsonage. Rev J J Keane officiated as family attended, with bridesmaid Anna Greving and best man Joseph Hoffman. The couple plans a farm home near Estherville after a wedding trip.
Mrs. Leon Pratt Mrs. Harold Woodling and Mrs. Vern Tred way hosted a group of friends at the Pratt home Wednesday afternoon. A luncheon was served at 1 25 with autumn colored flowers on the tables. Bridge followed with Mrs. Claude Randolph taking high score, Mrs. A I Reed second, and Mrs. Fred Ehlers low. Twenty guests enjoyed the afternoon.
The Pythian Sisters will hold their regular meeting in the new lodge rooms above the Penney store next Tuesday evening November 26. Past Chiefs are urged to attend. Lunch will be served after the business session.
Two Elks will have their regular meeting in their stay rooms Tuesday evening November 24. A dinner will be served commenting 6 39 p.m. after which an important business meeting will be held.
In a home ceremony at the bride's parents near Wallingford Miss Margaret Skattebo married LeRoy Gunderson last Saturday Rev A K Gaard of Cylnder officiated. The bridal party wore colorful dresses and corsages while a hare wedding cake adorned the table. Mrs Gunderson a Waldorf College graduate and former teacher, is from the community. Mr Gunderson, son of Jackson residents, farms near Estherville.
A seven member committee organized the first ladies day at the Elks for the season. The event on Monday November 25 begins with a 1:00 turkey luncheon followed by auction and contract bridge. Co chairs are Mrs James McGrath and Mrs Lorence Silverberg with several assistants.
Mrs Esther Golla of St Pauls spent the weekend with her mother Mrs John Golla to attend the funeral services of her brother in law Lloyd Hogan. A committee assisted by numerous local matrons organized the event.
An article offers inexpensive do it yourself shelving ideas for book lovers. It suggests placing shelves with cupboards under windows, using shelves around doorways, and painting backs to match drapery colors. It notes costs about 40 dollars per shelf including labor.
Miss Frances Byrne led an all day training session at Mrs. Harold Graff’s home to plan the coming year. The group prepared notebooks and a dinner menu featured escalloped chicken and other dishes. After dinner Byrne spoke on canning methods and demonstrated chicken cutting. Local members attended including Mrs. Graff and Mrs. LaRue among others.
Members of the Wa-Tan-Ye will gather at the city library at 6 30 this Thursday evening and attend the Methodist church bazaar supper at Gruver. Afterward the group will visit Miss Beulah Schultz’s home east of Estherville for a brief business meeting and entertainment. Mrs Grace Hedrick and Miss Gertrude Mohr are the arranging committee for the meeting.
The Roosevelt P.T.A. will meet Tuesday at 3:00 PM in the junior high assembly. Dorothy Perrin will discuss the recreation center work and artcraft items, Jessiene Mer will report on the Pocahontas district meeting, and music will be provided by second grade pupils. Refreshments follow.
Mrs Floyd Johnson will host the Del A Dek club at her home Monday afternoon. After a 1 30 luncheon the afternoon will be spent playing bridge.
Mrs J W Peterson returned from Rochester Minnesota where she received medical advice. Mrs Ray Bartleman had her tonsils removed in an operation at Dr A S Reed's office. George Rugtiv plans to leave December first for winter in California. Mavis Mahr six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Mahr underwent a major operation at Coleman hospital Friday. Mr and Mrs Joe Durham leased the Ed Callendar house recently vacated by the John Lyman family. The Wilson house occupied by the makers will be taken by Mr and Mrs Robert Noel today. Ralph Rousseau is in California enjoying a cafe business vacation and brought his daughter home after an extended visit. Another daughter Mrs Curt Spies of Graettinger accompanied Mr Rousseau to California. they expect to return early December.
Mrs Orin McKirchy was honored at a post nuptial party Monday evening at the Roy Bravender home in Swea City hosted by Mrs Bravender and Miss LaVon Brown. Miss Margaret Olson won high score and Miss Mary Mulroney low in contract bridge. Guests presented Mrs McKirchy with kitchen gifts. lunch followed. Also listed are guests and notes on Mrs Dewitt Brown leaving Independence after a two week visit.
Robert Taylor recalls a Beatrice Nebraska column from ten years ago as he and Norma Shearer star in Escape at the Grand Theatre. Beatrice’s clipping notes Arlington Spangler Brough and Gerhart Wiebe preparing duets on Station KMMB.
A mother weighs the impact of rewards on a child's work. Praising achievement tied to the task fosters intrinsic joy and self-motivation, while praising the child or offering material rewards shifts focus to external approval. Rewards may lessen long term effort and curiosity.
The Wallingford Lutheran announces Sunday school next Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday services on December 1 at 2 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Monday at 8 p.m. Bible study Wednesday at 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal Friday at 8 p.m. Confirmation class Saturday at 9 a.m. Ladies aid supper and bazaar Thanksgiving evening November 28 in church parlors. Welcome to our services.
Immanuel Lutheran in Raymond hosts a three day Mission meeting beginning Friday at 8 p m with Ladies serving and Mission Society members Mrs John Questad Mrs Bill Reid Mrs Irv Bryan and Mrs Simon Paulson. Saturday includes a 2 p m session and Sunday offers 11:15 a m 2 p m and 8 p m sessions featuring guest speaker Geo Ea of the China Mission field.
The Sunday lesson in all Churches of Christ Scientist centers on Soul and Body with a Golden Text from Psalms and Bible quotes such as Why art thou cast down and Hope thou in God. Also cited is a Science and Health passage about Spirit and God reflecting man. Catholic weekly meeting schedule and Holy Communion services listed including confessions and prayers under papal leadership.
Pastor F W Ortmeyer leads a week of church events in the parlor and church halls. Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, evening service at 7:30, junior choir Wednesday 7, senior choir 8, Alpha club Friday afternoon, workers conference Tuesday 7:30. Next Sunday named Harvest Fest.
Sunday services feature morning sermon titled The Country Faith and an evening subject fit. Both seniors will sing in morning service while Emmet County Rural Women's Chorus performs at night. Young people attend a district meeting at Armstrong in the evening. all should arrive by 6 25 p m.
Junior service at 11 am Everett Shaw in charge. Evening service 7:30 pm. Norwegian language service 8 pm. Choir practice Wednesday 7:45 pm. Ladies aid Thursday afternoon. Hostesses listed. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Confirmation class Saturday 9:80 am. Band No 1 to hold a bake sale at Myhre and Jeglum store Saturday from 10 pm. Willing Workers meet Saturday afternoon. Mrs Lodden and Mrs House hostesses. Sunday school teachers training Monday 8 pm. Union State Line Lutheran service November 24 at 10:45. Confirmation class Wednesday 2:39 pm. Senior class after Sunday services.
A large crowd attended the Roosevelt auditorium Monday for the junior high pageant Listen the Flag delayed from National Education Week due to a storm. Every student had a part in nine episodes with a prologue and epilogue. The high school band directed by Raymond Minkler provided music.
The American Boy announces a larger enlivened magazine with reduced prices 10c per copy or 3.00 per year and 2.00 for three years. It will feature new fiction characters and expanded non fiction sports defense and adventure sections while preserving familiar heroes. Subscriptions are mailed to The American Boy 7480 Second Blvd Detroit Michigan. Mrs BH H Russell has traveled to Rochester for medical care.
Step by step guide shows carving method for turkey on platter. It covers positioning the bird, separating legs at the drumstick, locating the oyster, lifting legs to a smaller plate, removing wings, and slicing meat along joints for clean portions. Includes cautions about not cutting the oyster and joint angles.
The Rock Island route between Worthington and Hardwick got a passenger service early this week under Conductor Crosby and Engineer Ed Smith. Other notes include births, engagements, and local visits as families plan weddings and travel.
The state case against Grant Griffith for involvement in his father’s brutal Ringsted murder is postponed to the January court term. Knights of Pythias from the city attend a Lake Park district meeting, while local marriages, a DAR state meeting, and a teacher appointment are noted. The Ringsted State Bank opens its new branch as the Des Moines River freezes for the first time this fall.
Miss Florence Kilgore came back Thursday from Luverne Minnesota where she visited her sister Mrs Richard Ihlan. There is no fortune in it for the fellow who will invent a self emptying ash tray.
City of Estherville Iowa posts a plat and schedule of assessments for curb and guttering and blacktopping on North 7th Street and associated eastward segments. The document lists parcels, owners if known, and proposed amounts, with a 20 day written objection window to the City Clerk.
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