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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1940

Page

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October Woman's Club meeting at City Hall auditorium

The October general meeting of the Woman's Club met at City Hall auditorium at 3:00 PM. The Ameri can Home department arranged the program with patriotic songs, a talk on Safety In the Home by Mrs. James B. Tedrow, and a legislative update by Mrs. Guy Tibbetts. Delegates for the general Parent Teachers' Association were chosen: Mrs. Wes Myers and Mrs. Gien Pullen for the October 24 Pocahontas meeting. The PTA Council held its regular Wednesday session.

Woman’s Club City Hall American Home Department James B. Tedrow Guy Tibbetts Congress Wes Myers Gien Pullen Parent Teachers’ Association Pocahontas PTA

Jackson School Child Study Club Plans First Meeting

The Child Study club of the Jackson school will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday October 15 at the home of Mrs. Howard Heidke. All Jackson P T A members are invited to attend and join discussions after broadcasts by noted educational speakers.

Jackson School Howard Heidke Jackson P. T. A

Jackson P. T. A. Opens with 50 Attendees at First Meeting

Fifty patrons and visitors attended the opening Jackson P. T. A. meeting held last Wednesday evening in the Jackson building. The program began with community singing led by Miss Remister, with piano accompaniment by Mrs. John Greig, Mrs. Wm. Higginbotham. Jackson president greeted new teachers and members, followed by a brief business session and talks on Child Health and state child welfare work. Refreshments were served after adjournment by a committee chaired by Mrs. Wayne Spaulding.

Jackson P. T. A Jackson Building Remister John Greig Wm. Higginbotham Jackson J. P. Clark Wayne Spaulding Frank Steinberg Lucy Chalstrom

Mrs Francis Solmonson Honored At Shower

Mrs Francis Solmonson was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her aunts Mrs Charles Jones and Mrs Henry Hupp at the Jones home. A mock wedding featured Lorraine Houts as bride and Nellie Berge as groom with Kenton Houts providing music.

Francis Solmonson Charles Jones Henry Hupp Jones Lorraine Houts Nellie Berge Grant Jones Charlotte Hupp Joyce Adams Bonna Lamb Kenton Houts Herman Weise Sam Solmonson QO. S. Wickens Harvey Solmonson H. F. Steinman Elner Forssell F. C. Lytle Willis Stearns Guy Nicholson Louis Obeye Charles Nourse Jim Stevens Roy Ridley Joe T.«.ell

Order of Eastern Sovar Meets Wednesday Eve

The North Star Chapter of OFS holds its regular meeting Wednesday evening at 8 o clock in the Masonic hall.

Order OF Eastern Sovar North Star Chapter of OFS Masonic Hall

Virginia Minks and Roy Wilson Are Married

Miss Virginia Minks daughter of Mr and Mrs Levi Mink and Roy Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Austin Wilson of Oldham South Dakota were united in marriage Wednesday evening in Spirit Lake by the Rev Roy Cox at the Methodist church parsonage. The bride wore a black tailored suit and the groom a dark green suit attended by Mr and Mrs Lester Sidles. Mrs Wilson graduated Estherville high school in 1987 and Mr Wilson is a Diamond bulk station agent living in Hillcrest apartments.

Virginia Minks Levi Mink Roy Wilson Austin Wilson Oldham South Dakota Spirit Lake Roy Cox Methodist Church Wilson Lester Sidles Estherville Oldham High School Diamond Bulk Lough Hillcrest

Judge Stillman Performs First Marriage Ceremony

Judge G W Stillman of Algona performed his first marriage ceremony since election. Miss Mary Ann Voytish of Lambert, Minnesota, wed Vernon H Severson of Brooklyn, Massachusetts, at the Spirit Lake courthouse where he was holding court. The groom is a United States Army soldier. Cross the street with the green lights.

G. W. Stillman Algona Mary Ann Voytish Lamberton

Past Matrons Enjoy Luncheon and Meeting

The Past Matrons of the Order of Eastern Star held a luncheon on Thursday at Mrs. Sadie Kal ved's, then adjourned to Mrs. Oscar Fagre's home for a business meeting. A social afternoon followed with hostesses Mrs. Oscar Fagre Mrs. W. A. Heidke and Miss Adelaide Nichols and guests including Mrs. C. J. Hatchieson and Mrs. George Nichols. Members present comprised E. I. Sandrel Warren Dillon K. J. McDonald Guy Noel Harry Simpson and others.

Order of Eastern Star Sadie Kaltved Oscar Fagre W. A. Heidke Adelaide Nichols C. J. Hatchieson George Nichols E. I. Sandrel Warren Dillon K. J. McDonald Guy Noel Harry Simpson A. C. Brown M. J. Groves Ella McArdle Ella Jones G. H. Morse Herman Lorenz H. L. Minkler G. K. Allen N. E. Demoney Frank Siebern Henry Mahlum W. W. Wilson

Miss Kennedy Returns From Postal Meeting in Columbus

Miss Clara Kennedy, local post mistress, returned from the National Postmasters Association session in Columbus Ohio. The convention featured a farewell dinner for retiring Postmaster General James A Furley and a reception for new Postmaster General Frank Walker. Attendees enjoyed NFL games, luncheons, air rides, a style show, and dances with talks from post office leaders. Miss Kennedy was joined by niece Miss Margaret Kennedy and accompanied by a relative from DeKalb Illinois who had been ill.

James A. Furley Dashler-Wallick Hotel Martin L. Davey Ohio Frank ©. Walker Butte Mont Post Office Miss Kennedy Ohio State University Kennedy Margaret Kennedy T' Manitowac, Wis F. J. Kennedy Columbus DeKalb, Ill DeKalb Hospital

Methodist Women’s Society Sets Regular Meeting Day

The Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service held a church meeting on Friday Oct 4 at 2 30 pm deciding the first Friday of each month as the regular meeting day at 2 30 pm Pledge cards will be used this year Bazaar plans proceed with date to be set by a committee Devotions led by Mrs F W Ortmeyer Mrs Joe Hoye sang My Task with Mrs Gronstal at piano Mrs G A Tibbetts read Our Heritage theme and a review of Dangerous Opportunity by Ballou by Mrs Kibbee Tea served after program Committee members named Membership drive continues Charter member list open until October 10 Next general meeting Nov 1 to be Pledge Day.

Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service F. W. Ortmeyer Joe Hoye Gronstal G. A. Tibbetts John Smith Fred Robinson

Presbyterian Women Council Lunch at Church

Members of the Presbyterian Women's Council enjoyed a Friday luncheon at the church. The program followed the meal with devotions led by Mrs. Frank Hutchinson and a review of Dangerous Opportunities by Rev. Claude Fausnaugh. Mrs. B T Osher supervised the program and Mrs J Bo Osher and Mrs Lena Wilkins co chaired the luncheon committee.

Presbyterian Women’s Council Frank Hutchinson Claude Fausnaugh B. T. Osher J. Bo Osher Lena Wilkins

Crescent Club Hostess and Meeting at Mrs Emma Clements home

Mrs. Fredternborg served as hostess to Crescent Club members on Friday afternoon at Mrs. Emma Clements home with Miss Betty Palmer and Miss Alva Jane Wiggins as guests. Roscall handled current events and a brief business meeting occurred. Mrs. Roy Mitts won first prize and Mrs. Clements second. Fourteen members attended.

Fredternborg Crescent Club Emma Clements Roscall Roy Mitts Clements Mima Wertz Betty Palmer Alva Jane Wiggins

Birthday party honors Mrs Wratten at Mrs Paul home

Mrs. Joe Paul hosted a birthday party Friday afternoon at her home for her mother Mrs. Walter Wratten. Fifteen guests attended and prizes went to Mrs. Frank Sullivan and Mrs. Al Misner. Mrs. Wratten received many gifts while a five o'clock luncheon was served.

Joe Paul Walter Wratten Frank Sullivan al Misner Wratten

Mrs Donald York Honored At Miscellaneous Shower

Ora Williams now Mrs Donald York was complimented Thursday evening at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs John Osmundsen and Miss Lorraine Clark at the Osmundsen home. Planned entertainment pleased guests as pink and white colors prevailed and refreshments followed gift opening.

Donald York Ora Williams John Osmundsen Lorraine Clark Osmundsen York Merle Strube Leo Williams Francis Salmonson Harold Steinmann Henry Hupp Chas. Jones Lyle Lastine Glen Pickens Kenneth Steveson Bert Clark Ronald Schenck Ed Hubbard Glen Michael Floyd Lytle John Anderson Geana Maurine Petcoff Muriel Clark Mae Peterson

Local Women Guests at Spencer Event

Twenty members of the Women's Council of the Christian church were guests at Spencer on Friday. An midday luncheon was followed by a program featuring local women, with attendees from the area including Mesdames William son Adams Sawyer Linsley Hamilton Lucas Anderson Peterson Robinson Brown Danielson Foster Warrington Olmstead and Reverend Fred Sawyer.

Women’s Council of the Christian Church Women’s Council Spencer Art Williamson Harry Adams Fred Sawyer L. A. Linsley Tom Hamilton G. H. Lucas W. A. Anderson Lucille Peterson Chas. Robinson Ora Brown Tom Brown Bob Martyr Frank Andre Oliver Langmo Chas. Dawson Sam Danielson Tom Foster Will Warrington Gladys Olmstead

Ladies Aid to Meet at Estherville Lutheran Church

The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the Estherville Lutheran church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 in the church parlors. Hostesses for the meeting are Mrs Lars Fransdal, Mrs T T Sunde, Mrs Wesley Sutton, Mrs J T Sandren, and Mrs Harold Stearns. Mrs Anfin Shaw will lead the program for Thursday's meeting.

Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the Estherville Lutheran Church Lars Fransdal T. T. Sunde Wesley Sutton J. T. Sandren Harold Stearns Anfin Shaw

Estherville alumni elects Clara Kennedy president at banquet

Clara Kennedy was elected president of the Estherville high school and junior college alumni association at their annual banquet Friday evening. P G Gray Jr was elected vice president and Miss Helen Martinson secretary treasurer. Eleven attended as guests and the event featured a three course dinner served by home economics students.

Clara Kennedy Estherville High School and Junior College Alumni Association P. G. Gray, Jr Helen Martinson Henry Mahlum Raymond Minkler Wm. S.johnston Mildred Ortmeyer Elizabeth Hughes Arlanda Lough Estherville High School Vermain Sidles

Variety Breakfast Tricks for a Bright Morning Menu

The article urges diversifying breakfast as school resumes, with ideas like baked eggs in toast rings, broiled bacon, and scrambled eggs enhanced by tomatoes or ham. It suggests muffin cup rings, whole grains, milk toast, French toast, and varied breads to elevate the morning meal, aiming for a nutritious, appealing start.

Johnny Jean

Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting in Ft. Dodge Plans

Thirty members attended the American Legion Auxiliary meeting last evening. Delegates to the fall conference in Ft. Dodge on Oct. 23 were chosen: Mrs. M. P. Reid, Mrs. B. Oksner, Mrs. Lawrence Jensen, and Mrs. Frank Creger. A rummage sale is planned for Saturday Oct. 12. Bridge winner was Mrs. Wm. St. Clair with high score. Mrs. Harold Woodling won the special prize. Refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs. Henry Paulson.

American Legion Auxiliary Ft. Dodge M. P. Reid B. Oksner Lawrence Jensen Frank Creger Wm. St. Clair Harold Woodling Henry Paulson Fred Ehlers Ernest Smith H. L. McMillan Herb Nourse R. R. Tillea

Oct 80 wedding list with Minnesota residents

A dated roll lists names and ages of individuals from Minnesota and nearby states. Residents include Harry A Abee 23 Mankato Hazel L Bohrer 23 Mankato Minn Elmer F McCarger 27 Tracy Minn Doris M Spencer 21 Tracy Loyal A Sme stad 22 Cwanville Minn Ione Ferguson 25 Wesley Mont. Other entries show Victor J Frederick 21 Mankato Elaine N Bolin 21 Madeira Minn and several Oct dates with names from Excelsior Austin Mora Sanborn New Ulm Sleepy Eye Anoka Keokuk Westbrook and more.

Harry A. Abee Mankato Hazel L. Bohrer Minn Elmer F. McCarger Tracy Doris M. Spencer Loyal A Smestad Cwanville Ione Ferguson Wesley Mont Victor J. Frederick Elaine N. Bolin Madeira Ernie C. Keefer Excelsior Viola E. Nelson Ray E. Kleinsmith Worthington Doris M. Dahl New Ulm E. Willard Gilbertson Sleepy Eye Joyce J. Johnson Douglas C. Erickson Anoka Elaine Jorgenson Marshall E. Lofton Keokuk Iowa Esther M. Brockway Erwin M. Scarlet Westbrook Isabelle C. Goodhope

Mrs Lyman Hosts Bridge Teatime with Guests from Los Angeles

Mrs Fred Lyman will entertain bridge guests tomorrow afternoon at her home. Mrs Morgan Jones of Los Angeles, visiting her sister, will substitute for Mrs Delbert Hinsch who cannot attend. Two tables will play and refreshments will follow. Attending are Mrs Ed Callender, Mrs Parker Bennett, Mrs Jack White, Mrs Frank Larson, Mrs F R Everds, Mrs Francis Shadle, and Mrs Lyman.

F. R. Everds Vernon Reed Iowa Falls Wm. Bale Reed George Bale G. Ewen Deemer Lee Leonard Hackett J. P Clark R.C. Edeten Everds Fred Lyman Hier Morgan Jones Los Angeles Calif Lyman Delbert Hinsch Ed Callender Parker Bennett Jack White Frank Larson Francis Shadle

Legion Auxiliary and local events across Emmet County

The Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. C W Dickenson home with members including Mrs. L Stillman and Mrs. B Richards. They planned a county meeting Oct 28 with Mrs L B Hakes invited as guest speaker. Mereness elected delegate to Fort Dodge district conference. High school faculty hosts and plans for October events noted. Zephyrs baseball lost to Bancroft 7-8, and Vern Robinsons team fell to Calumet in district tourney at Everly. Attendance and social events highlighted include roller skating at Armstrong and a weekend visit by H D Mereness and Margery Mereness with CharDan and Ringsted connections.

L. B. Hakes Laurens H. D. Mereness Fort Dodge A. R. Eckhart EB. Church James H. Smith Zephyrs Bancroft Emmet Vern Robinson Calumet Everly George Petschke Ceylon Minn Carpenter Armstrong Des Moines Margery Mereness Iowa Lutheran Hospital Chardan Virginia Hill Ringsted F. H. Hill

Will Turner family moves and social notes in JOCALS

Local notices detail the Will Turner family moving from 214 Second Avenue to 614 North Fourth Street. Reports cover visits by Harold Olmstead of St Paul, gatherings in Cherokee, trips to Minneapolis Britt and Britt relatives, military training for Orin Bixby, and a Spirit Lake community iron lung fundraiser. A remark about Harold Ickes as a Republican asset closes the item.

Will Turner 2Nd Ave 4Th St Spirit Lake Minneapolis

Degree of Honor to Hold Important Meeting

The Degree of Honor will hold its regular meeting Friday evening October 11 in the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Etta A Branson national president and regional director will attend along with Mrs. Rose Harvey national committeewoman and state organizer. A large initiation class is planned with inspection, a drill performance, and glee club. Refreshments served by Mrs. Jack Bittner chair, Mrs. B O Okaner, Mrs. Noel Higley, and Mrs. Melvin Warren.

Odd Fellows Hall Etta A. Branson Rose Harvey Glee Club Jack Bittner B. O. Okaner Noel Higley Melvin Warren

Coleman Hospital Notes Births And Health Calls

Cole man hospital records show several births to Higgins Horswell Waterbury Kephart Murphy and Olson and Matson. Discharges include Ralph Peterson for burns. A funeral party traveled to Fort Dodge for a cousin’s funeral, with Sidles Conklin Bidies and Loftis among the travelers.

Fay Higgins Coleman Hosital Burd Horswell Armstrong Laverna Olson Greatttinger George Matson Arnolds Park Chauncey Waterbury Kenneth Kephart Emmet Murphy Graettinger Ralph Peterson Spirit Lake James Hanson

Cedar Falls students win honors in music class

News from October 6 1920 Vindicator notes Miss Rose Wilcox elected secretary of the First Year Public School Music Class. Also mentions Worth Schloeman visiting before a Rushville Illinois race, Robert Knight reassigned to First National Bank, and a St Louis trip by Mr. and Mrs. J A Cummings. W A Heidke visits Waterloo. first frost of season on October 1 speeds corn husking and eases hay fever. Claude Danis of Los Angeles visits Estherville and Jackson Minnesota relatives before returning to California.

Iowa Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Rose Wilcox Worth Schloeman Indianapolis Ind M. H. Schloeman Rushville Robert Knight Farmers and Merchants Bank of

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