DOLLIVER Postmaster Returns To Work Soon
Postmaster H A Tvedte, ill and bedridden the past week, shows improvement and plans to resume duties shortly. Local notes include visits, church society activities, and school sports news such as the high school baseball team winning the county tournament first round 4-2 at Ringsted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postmster H. A. Tvedte
Gerald Stow
O. P. Stow
Aneeta Stow
Woodward
Okla
Stows
Maple Hill
Ringsted
Jackson Minn residents attend multiple calls and visits
V B Jack Creek area residents and families visited and hosted events over the weekend. Henry Werent and relatives called on the Welsh and Bonnickson families in Rochester. Many local people traveled, hosted, or attended funerals, gatherings, or church-related meetings. A new corn crib and hog house are planned, and several farmers shell corn this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Werent
Jackson
Minn
Art Bonnickson
Rochester
Hiner Ortgaard
Paul Glassnop
Odus Paugh
Clarence Lynn
Plover
Atas Paugh
Harper
Ringsted
W R. C
Humboldt
E. L. Orcutt
Jack Creek
Center School
Mrs Hans Christensen Birthday Party Honoring Hans Christensen
Mrs Hans Christensen living west of Halfa hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering in honor of her husband Hans Christensen birthday. The event was a social visit with neighbors and friends enjoying casual conversation and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Christensen
Halfa
Un Cooking Instructions From A Vintage Kitchen Guide
A collection of dated kitchen tips and methods detailing butter and onion sautés, tomato baking, asparagus broiling, sugar in vegetables, bacon fat in potatoes, fresh herb mincing, percolator use for steaming, and lettuce cups for salads. The text preserves original wording and measurements, including oven at 400 and 3rd position heat settings, with practical advice on tenderness and flavor.
Sandra Lou Lauritsen born at Coleman hospital
Sandra Lou Lauritsen was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lauritsen on Tuesday September 24 at Coleman hospital. Grandmother Mrs Christine Lauritsen of Audubon helps with the newborn. Relatives and neighbors gathered for visits and dinner over the weekend. Nearby farms report silo work, corn shelling, resealing cribs, and canning efforts as autumn tasks continue. A separate note mentions the sale of liquor or beer being forbidden along Pennsylvania's new Turnpike. A feature adds a mystery about Death Valley Scotty and his hoard, teased for readers of American Weekly in the Chicago Herald-American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Lou
Arthur Lauritsen
Coleman Hospital
Christine Lauritsen
Audubon
Ira Swartz
Victor Gallant
Minneapolis
Minn
Otto Schaper
Hhonor
Kenneth Anderson
California
Yellowstone National Park
Anderson
Eva Bendixson
Chris Bendixsons
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Pennsylvania
Death Valley
Fresh Porch Paint Tips From A Home Advice Column
A home care guide outlines steps to revive a dull porch floor with spar varnish containing linseed oil. It covers surface prep, priming, thin multiple coats, ventilation, moisture protection, proper stirring, and following can directions for best adhesion and finish.
First woman named sergeant at arms at Legion convention
Mrs Katharine McCoy of Fairmont West Virginia becomes the first woman to serve as sergeant at arms at a national American Legion convention in Boston helping maintain order. Central Press report highlights her historic role at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Katherine McCoy
Fairmount
W. Va
Boston
Central Press
Notable September Dates of Local Residents Listed
The notice records numerous September dates with names and ages across Illinois Minnesota and Iowa. Individuals include Jas H Bush 38 Kalb IL Lucille Stebbins 35 Batavia IL George Greener 22 Estherville IA Edna Swanson 20 Estherville IA and others from Winnebago Marcus City Wallingford Spirit Lake Minneapolis LaSalle Jackson Fairmont and Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. H Bush
Dekalb
Lucille C. Stebbins
Batavia
Ill
George P. Greener
Estherville
Edna M. Swanson
Wm. R. Larson
Minneapolis
Cececlia M. Crown
Oral H. Shellum
LaSalle
Minn
DeeLores
Walrod
Madeira
Emery J. Trus
Jackson
Marjorie L. Sheely
Fairmont
Ronald Leonhard Guth
Charles “City
Wallingford
William Lee Mitchell
Spirit Lake
Mildred Somers
Henry H. Johnson
Anna L. Bogren
Boston Girl Reveals Role in Fake Movie Producer Scam
Inga Blomquist of Boston identifies herself as one of hundreds of girls who answered ads by two fake movie producers promising Hollywood careers for a fee from 1 to 300 dollars. Police seek the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inga Blomquist
Boston
Mass
Hollywood
Central Press
Social Events of the Week Highlights in Mrs Greeners Return
Mrs George Greener, a recent bride, led a Friday social at H B Danielson home with hostesses Mrs Danielson and Mrs Morton vans. Asters and dahlias adorned the rooms as bridge games preceded lunch and a varied gifts presentation. Guests included Arlene Reed, Arvilla Danielson, Evelyn Danielson, and others. several sent gifts but could not attend. A separate musical program by Miss Annie F Welsh’s pupils followed by games and refreshments occurred at the Welsh home in Jack Creek township. Merle Strube hosted a bridge gathering later with guests and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Greener
H. B. Danielson
Danielson
Morton Vans
Greener
Arlene Reed
Jack Myers
Lawrence Gage
Ed Carlson
Arvilla Danielson
Charlotte van Scoy
Lester Mason
King Gould
Evelyn Danielson
Margaret Gebest
Janet Chalberg
Cliff Wycoff
Louis Greener
Helen Walz
Harold Bacon
Annie F. Welsh
Jack Creek Township
Hawthorne
Gladys
Alice Voetmann
Dolly
Thompson
Fay Fissler
Gladys Voetmann
Ray Fessler
Janice
Fay Fessler
Williams
Janice Fessler
Oyster stew supper features at Legion meeting
Maurice Doyle Post American Legion meets this evening with an Armistice Day program to be discussed and entertainment to accompany the regular business session presided by newly installed commander Mel Warren. Past matrons of Eastern Star hold a 1 pm luncheon Thursday at Sadie’s. then adjourn to Mrs. Oscar Fagre’s home for a business meeting and informal afternoon hosted by Mrs. Fagre, Mrs. W. A. Heidke, and Miss Adelaide Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Warren
Maurice Doyle Post
American Legion
Mr. Warren
Newy
Eastern Star
Sadie
Oscar Fagre
W. A. Heidke
Adelaide Nichols
Fine arts meeting and local wedding report
The Woman's Club fine arts department will meet Thursday at 7:80 PM at Mrs. P. G. Gray Sr.'s home for a lesson on The Charm of Hobbies led by Margaret Smith Ora Williams and Donald York. Donald York and Margaret Smith married in Ft Dodge, Rev. W. C. Clark officiating. They reside near Estherville after a Des Moines trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Gray
Margaret Smith
Ora Williams
Leo C. Williams
Donald York
Mae York
Ft Dodge
W. C. Clark
First Church of Christ
Ft. Dodge
Estherville High School
Estherville Junior College
R. D. Thompson
York
Emmet Consolidated
Estherville
Des Moines
North West Town district DAR hosting meeting in Spencer
Lydia Alden Chapter DAR of Spencer welcomed members to the Northwest Town district meeting at Spencer's Club House with 120 guests at lunch. Regent reports and district business filled the forenoon, tea closed the event, and Sheldon will host the 1941 district meeting. Attending from Okomanpado Chapter were regent M J Groves and several state officers and chapter regents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Alden
DAR of
Spencer
C. E Morse
Sheldon
Northwest Town
Okomanpado
M. J. Groves
Wm § Johnston
F H Rhodes
W W Wilson
E W Knight
J B Tedrow
J E Wison
Esther Brockway to Wed Marshall Loftan
Mr and Mrs Jay Brockway announce the engagement of daughter Esther to Marshall Loftan son of Mr and Mrs Ed Loftan of Keokuk Iowa The wedding is planned for Sunday October 6 at the bride’s parents home in Keokuk Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Brockway
Esther
Marshall Loftan
Ed Loftan
Keokuk
Iowa
Nhh. Tosdal
CG. P. Christiansen
Marcille
Lula Tosdal
Northwood, Minn
Miss Tosdal
Mr. Tosdal
Wa-Tan-Ye Club Dinner Narrates North Trip
The Wa-Tan-Ye club held a dinner Thursday at Sade's Place. Fern Jackson, Mary Mauss, and Beulah Schultz shared a brief report on their recent trip north. A business meeting followed with guests Mrs. W. T. Schildknecht, Miss Vern Sheldon, and Miss Ruby Simonsen. Attending were numerous members including Mrs. Gladys Bringle, Mrs. Cliff Hedrick, Mrs. Ruby Henaman, Mrs. Gladys Hunt, Mrs. Hattie Osmundsen, Mrs. Vermain Sidles, Mrs. Orvan Anderson, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sade
Fern Jackson
Mary Mauss
Beulah Schultz
W. T. Schildknecht
Vern Sheldon
Ruby Simonsen
Gladys Bringle
Cliff Hedrick
Ruby Henaman
Gladys Hunt
Hattie Osmundsen
Vermain Sidles
Orvan Anderson
Luzon Brooks
Frances Schultz
Carolyn Osmundsen
Marjorie Anderson
Genevieve Whaley
Pauline Wilson
Margaret Smith
Harriet Sidles
Mary Peterson
Lucile Peterson
Henrietta Miller
Mary Maus
Fern Jackman
Lois Inman
Very Heyer
Bette Hanson
Pearle Clark
Local Social Notes and News in Estherville Area
Mrs. Harvey Hipple is home with flu while Mrs. Robert Hanson becomes Joyce Lumber Co bookkeeper. Families move and visit relatives in Danville and Des Moines. Bob Bevan injured on barbed wire. care given. Numerous visits to Northwood, Spencer, Superior and Minneapolis. Carl Johnson of Chicago dies. funeral planned. California trip returns include Gutz family and old residents.
Past presidents host dessert luncheon and quilt raffle
Mrs. Otto Schaper hosted the Degree of Honor dessert luncheon for past presidents at 1:80. The quilt made by the group was won by Mrs. Fred Heiman and raffled to raise funds for the drill team’s state convention expenses on November 16 and 1. A separate party at Mrs Alva Sawyer’s home honored Mrs J. D. Sawyer with gifts, cake by Mrs Gene Harrison, and a list of attendees including Mrs. Herman Dammann and others. several guests were absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Schaper
Fred Heiman
J. D. Sawyer
Alva Sawyer
Ed Shirley
Lois Bird
United
Ora Brown
Lyda Zunz
Della Elkins
Carl Sawyer
Charles Higgins
Alfred Yates
Service Star Legion to Hold Regular Meeting
The Service Star Legion will hold a regular meeting Thursday October 3 at 2 30 p m in the Legion club rooms City Hall Hostesses include Mrs H H Tosdal Mrs W G Gordon Mrs C W Jones Mrs Carrie Henaman and Mrs R B Sondrol President Mrs Fred Trevett will conduct the business meeting and plans for the annual Forget Me Not sale will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Star Legion
Legion Club
City Hall
H. H. Tosdal
W. G Gordon
C. W. Jones
Carrie Henaman
R. &. Sondrol
Fred Trevett
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Vindicator
Dolliver
Anton Stegen
Arlene
Decorah
Carley Johnson
Stevens
Marvin Foster
Armstrong
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Community Church
Annex
H. D. Mereness
James H. Smith
James Stillman
M. C. Peterson
Captain Stillman
Smith’s
Mesdames Lee Miller
Ed Evans
T. B. Richards
William Wotkins
Albert Hardecopf
S. B. Cayler
C. J. Christensen
William Stow
Paul Anderson
William Manon
W. L. Whalen
A. B. Eckhart
J. B. Mitchell
Neill Finn
James B. Smith
James H., Smith
G. A. McGuan
Illinois
McGuan
Florence Maron
Wm. Maron
Carlos Johnson
John Klitzke
Wall Lake
H. F. Strampe
Lois McKean
Geo. McKean
V.B
JACK
Thexel Voetmann
Andrew Hanson
Weile T. Hanson
and Smith
Seneca
Carl
Peter Johansen
Herluf
Martin Olson
Arlo Johansen
Rudy Christensen
Otto Olson
William Johnson
Leonard
Maynard Olson
Art Leege
Myron Glassnapp
Lytton
Alice Glassnapp
Otto Riemers
Huntington
Bill Crook
Errol
Pete Annonson
A. Lemaster
Mt. Sterling
W. Lemaster
VLR
Four Mile Lake
R. O. Elkins
Roy Muetzel
Raymond Muetzel
Darlene Joan
Gloria Lee
Jos. Korleska
Emmetsburg
Lucille Langford
Bridge Party
Elmer Sumpter
Honored By
Legion
Mrs
Francis
Marquardt
Winnebago
Dorothy
Shelly
Victim
A. L. O'Neil
A. N. Raile
L. J. Mousel
Axel Voetmann
Lulu Fessler
Chris Ellerston
James Welch
Helen Welch
Annie Welch
Merle Strube
Studebaker
Fine Arts Dept
THUR
Gerald Wee
LeMars
Myrs
Wee
Lewis Jacobson
Dar
Esther Brockway
Wa-Tan-Ye Club
Robert Hanson
Joyce Lumber Co
Bernard Jansen
North Ninth Street
Third Avenue
Herman Golla
Bobby
Danville, Il
Bob Bevan
Bernard Bartleman
Helen Larson
Marie Sorum
Upper Mississippi Conference On Health
Elmo Bartleman
Dixie
Larry
Superior
George Bartleman
Alice Bartleman
Purl Partello
Alton
Lowell Johnson
Raymond Gilbert
B. F. Foster
Galesburg, Til
W. T. Foster
Carl Johnson
Chicago
Mr. Johnson
Henry Mahlum
Richard Gutz
Santa Monica
Mahlum
Los Angeles
Roy Browns
L. L. Binghams
P. J. Christiansens
Glen Turner
Service Star
G. T. Tostenson
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Reece Oy Geers
Idoans
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