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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1940

Page

3

Plan For Estherville High Pep Meeting And Banquet

Plans were made for Estherville High School and Junior College homecoming events a pep meeting on October 3 and a banquet on October 4. Alumni president Mrs Vermain Sidles led the meeting with committee reports on program menu decorating and entertainment. Guests included Arlando Lough whose class of 1891 was honored.

Alumni Association Estherville High School Vermain Sidles Harriet Holland Roosevelt Auditorium Annabel Purviance Margaret Clark Raymond Minkler Mra Arlando Lough Lough Sidles N E Demoney Warner Kirlin Ralph McKay Glenn Story Eugene Eike Dorothy’ Rogers Margaret Gebert Holland Purviance

Estherville Beats Spencer 20 to 7 in Lakes clash

Friday night Estherville opened Lakes conference play with a 20-7 victory over Spencer. A kickoff return by Cecil Woods after a backpass from Elwood produced the first score. Elwood then connected with Van Valkenburg for a second touchdown, and Spencer’s lone TD came on a Johnson run with Hensen adding the extra point.

Estherville Spencer Elwood Cecil Woods van Valkenburg Young Johnson Hensen

Cyclones Set for Kansas Clash at Ames This Saturday

Iowa State College prepares for its second home game as coach Jim Yeager relies on a veteran sophomore backfield. The Cyclones meet Kansas University in Ames on Saturday in the third contest of the season. Key players include Larry Owens Don Griswold Bill Lechtenberg Lincoln Stewart Royal Lohry Ellis Alexander Paul Darling and Bob Seaburg.

Ames Iowa Iowa State College Cyclones Iowa State Kansas University Kansas Jayhawk Jim Yeager Towans Larry Owens Don Griswold Clarinda Bill Lechtenberg Sioux City Lincoln Stewart Des Moines Royal Lohry Ellis Alexander Moville Paul Darling Owens Lohry Bob Seaburg Red Oak

Henry Swanson Retires From R I Service

CG Starr succeeds Henry L Swanson at Livermore station as Swanson retires after A6 years with the railroad. Fred Blank takes West Bend station succeeding Frank Lockwood who is named general agent at Sioux Falls Ss D.

CG. W. Starr R. I Livermore Henry L Swanson Railroad Fred Blank West Bend Frank Lockwood Sioux Falls

Emmet County Pioneer Lars Jacobsen 83 Dies in Estherville

Lars Jacobsen aged 83 longtime Emmet county resident died at his Estherville home at 11 16 p m Friday Funeral services were held Monday at 1 30 p m at the Jacobson home and 2 p m at Estherville Lutheran Church Burial was in Riverside Cemetery Wallingford He was born March 21 1857 in Dane County Wisconsin and came to Emmet County in 1875 He married Kristi Paulson in 1879 and ten children were born to them Surviving are seven children six grandchildren and three great grandchildren along with a brother Andrew and sister Miss Dlana Jacobson of Wisconsin

Lars Jacobsen Emmet County Estherville Jacobson Estherville Lutheran Church L. A. Mathie Riverside Wallingford Jacob Phorson Mari Gulbrandsdatter Dane County Wisconsin Eldsvold Norway Stoughton Wis Mr. Jacobson Perry Lutheran Crawford County Willey Flint Algona Hans Thorson Kristi Paulson Halseth Andrew Bamble Andrew Jacobson Horab Dlana Jacobson Daleyville

40 Acres Added to Park in Emmetsburg

The Iowa State conservation commission authorizes state purchase of the Peddie property a 40 acre tract north of the Saanders home on Lake Medium west shore at Emmetsburg The former Alexander Peddie home offers over a half mile of lake frontage and proximity to nearby islands plans include linking the islands to the mainland and creating a state park with a new farm to market road along the property edges the site supports public use and park development

Iowa State Conservation Commission Peddie W. E. G. Saanders Lake Medium Emmetsburg Alexander Peddie Iowa

50th Anniversary Celebrations for Superior Couples

A gathering at Mrs. Christie Richards home featured motion pictures showing the fiftieth wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Petersen, Mr. and Mrs. Pages, and Mr. and Mrs. Gee Moe of Lake Park Iowa. Attendees included numerous local residents from Dolliver Estherville Montgomery and Superior with light refreshments served.

Christie Riichards Marvin Petersn Pages Gee, Moe Lake Park Hannah Weichman Gerald Richards Dolliver G. H. Moe Glen Evelyn Bert Wicks Estherville Harold Moe Dorothy Palestine Frank Mitchell Harlan Ralph Richards Dauhter Betty Jean Albert Petersen Bernardine Melvin Petersen Montgomery Anne Petersen Wm. Petersen Wm. Mitchell Frank Sutton Mike Alberts June Ranke Shit Lake George Langl Joyce Superior

Paris Dyers Plan Vault Expansion and Open New Work Room

The Paris Dyers and Cleaners announce an expansion including a new work room and a reinforced concrete vault of 22 by 14 feet and 10 feet high. The vault will be heavily insulated refrigerated and fireproof with a 1 1/2 ton door. In Dunnell Minn a village council meeting set a special election for October 5 to approve a $3,000 bond for the Community building. Plans for the opening are underway with the Community Club in charge and the program coordinated by Mrs R E Nord and Principal H C Redington.

Paris la Fur

Poultry Grain and Home Economics Show In Progress

A regional Poultry Grain and Home Economics Show runs today through Thursday at Emmet County Agricultural Show building east of town. Attendance is free. exhibits cover feeds, appliances, seed corn, dairy products, furniture, textiles, and more with daily programs, demonstrations, and prize drawings. Judges from Town Star College and ISU specialists lead poultry grain and home demonstration sessions. exhibits stay open daily 9:30 am to 10:30 pm through October 3.

Emmet County Agricultural Show J. H. Standen Ames W. R. Whitfield Chamber of Commerce

Fire damages roof at Ward Greer home

A Sunday morning fire burned a hole in the roof of the Ward Greer residence on North Eighth Street. Sparks from the chimney ignited dry shingles. The Greers’ daughter Jane alerted an aunt, Miss Greer. Firefighters extinguished the flames before serious damage. the home, owned by Richard Hoggett, is insured and Hoggett was away.

Ward Greer North Eighth Street Greers Jane Miss Greer Richard Hoggett

Valentine to Visit Estherville for Campaign Event

Democratic governor candidate John K. Valentine will be in Estherville tomorrow from 4 to 6 PM. He will hold headquarters at Gardston Hotel and meet with the Democratic county central committee to discuss Iowa and county politics. a 5:30 PM dinner is planned. Valentine will tour fifteen counties this week, with stops today at LeMars Orange City Sioux Center Rock Rapids and Sibley and planned visits to Spirit Lake Spencer and Storm Lake on Wednesday.

John K. Valentine Democratic Party Iowa Estherville Gardston Democratic County Central Committee Valentine LeMars Orange City Sioux Center Rock Rapids Sibley Spirit Lake Spencer Storm Lake

British Spirit in Cable from Studebaker London Agent

A terse eighteen word cable from Bertie Henly Studebaker London to Paul Hoffman and R A Hutchinson shows resolve amid air raids. Henly reports all safe with chin up and notes buildings were dirty anyway. The message ends with love from everyone.

Paul G. Hoffma R. A. Hutchinson Bertie Henly Studebaker London England Mr. Hoffman Regident Cor- Redan Kearin Studebaker Export Corporation Henly Mr. Henly

Knights and Pythian Sisters Convene District Conventions

The Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters of the second district will hold district conventions on Tuesday October Sth in the local area. The Sisters have an all day meeting while the Knights meet in the afternoon and evening with programs planned by committees. A banquet is planned in the Church of Christ basement followed by entertainment and dancing at the Odd Fellows hall. Women’s and men’s committee members are listed for registration, reception, decorations, tickets, and program duties.

Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Second District Knights Church of Christ Odd Fellows Hall George Howe Priscilla Booth Don Woodley Frank Eiden Ed Maniece Jesse Cox Harold Reed M S Warren William Clark G R Hedrick Lee Eveleth

Gas stove rep Dukes leads Estherville cooking school

In Estherville Charles T. Dukes a former sandy haired high school student now representing a gas stove firm returns with his father Edwin Dukes to headline a cooking school at the high school auditorium for the Peoples Natural Gas Company. His boyhood mischief is recalled but his current role adds local interest.

Estherville Charles T. Dukes Edwin Dukes Independence Charles Peoples Natural Gas Company

Kirchner Rites Held Near Estherville

Mrs Ed Kirchner 53 died at home seven miles north of Estherville after 22 years illness. Rosary at Kirchner home Wednesday 9 30 p m and funeral at St Patrick s Thursday 9 30 a m. Victoria Josephine Kriebs born March 25 1887 in Minnesota longtime resident near state line. Survived by husband two sons Elmer Roy daughter Mrs William Schaeper of Huntington sisters Mrs Nick Koenecke Estherville Mrs Mary Clements Sherburn Minn brothers John Kreibs Dawson Minn August Hackansack Minn Felix Carlton Ore.

Ed Kirchner Estherville Minnesota State Line Kirchner Elmer Roy William Schaeper Huntington Nick Koenecke Mary Clements Sherburn Minn John Kreibs Dawson August Hackansack

Educational and commercial exhibit staff list intro

The item lists educational exhibits led by F. L. Gustafson and EB with Frettem and M. A. Balkema for commercial exhibits. Home economics features Frances Byrne Beulah Schultz Mrs Geo Robb Alvina Goecke Mrs Max Soeth and Mrs B H Brackett. Grain efforts include Lawrence Jensen John Greig Henry Neppl and John Graaf.

F. L. Gustafson P. Eb, Frettem M. A. Balkema C. J. Treglawny Mack Peterson Frances Byrne Beulah Schultz Geo. Robb Alvina Goecke Max Soeth B. H. Brackett Grain Lawrence Jensen John Greig Henry Neppl John Graaf

Flagpole dedication at municipal airport draws crowd

A large crowd gathered at the municipal airport Sunday for a flagpole dedication ceremony and presentation of certificates to summer flight trainees who completed their course. The event featured a drum corps, the high school band, and remarks by local officials about air school importance and national defense.

American Legion Raymond Minkler America Guy Wilder Melvin Warren Maurice Doyle Harry Coffie William §. Johnston Warner Kirlin Estherville Junior College Johnston Civil Aeronautics Authority United States William Deming Glenn Groth Harvey Lundy Selmer Matre Robert McCoy Robi Reed Harold Schildknech Russell Smith George Yule Margaret Jane Johnston Roger Kettleson David Lee B. Kenneth Smith God Bless America Drum and Bugle Corps G. E. Forsell W. E Deming

Naval strength parity in six year Japanese program

A Central Press chart compares U S and Japan navies amid six year secret ship program. Japan reportedly has about 280 ships afloat excluding submarines and auxiliaries, while the United States leads in commissioned vessels.

Aenue Japan United States American Marine Exper Csmate Central Press

Details Of Draft Still Uncertain In Emmet County

The county auditor Mrs Gladys Bringle has not received definite instructions for registering men ages 21 to 35. A state office bulletin says details come from her office, with possible use of election boards, but funding and room use are unresolved. About 2,000 men in Emmet County may register, with 875,000 statewide. registrations must be completed in one day and cards sorted by local boards the next day.

Gladys Bringle State Office Selective Service System State of Town Bringle Emmet County Emmet Yoling Place Towa Washington, D. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arlando Lough J. D. Weir Roy Weir W.R John Hemmingson Clifford Ruby Hemmingson Annette Wylder Oakdale Lucille Wylder Henry Swanson R. I. Service iPioneer Lars Jacobson Cornelius van Geel Stad Schiedam Baltimore V.R Paris Dyers & Cleaners Town Star College A. L. Brown Kossuth County Bernice Strawn Towa State C. H. Thompson Cherokee John Doolittle Harold Graat A. I. Reed J. J. Keane Henry Chittensen Lars Anderson Ed Ahrens George Lyman Democratic Central Committee Knights and Sisters Natural Gas Company Mrs. Kirchner Vlr W.R. Sheldon Dick Hughes Sheldon Orleans Hotel Mrs. Hughes U. S.-Japan U.S Packers Co
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