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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1926
Page
2
The readable phrases suggest discussions on public gatherings, fall festivals, and shows needing funds. References to individuals and dates imply plans moving ahead next year, with spiritual and community elements noted, but details remain scattered and unclear.
A sequence of social items notes a birthday surprise for Mrs. Jas Ghoslin with a six o'clock dinner and five hundred games at Good Luck Club. Washington building PTAs discuss educational movements, open house, and a demonstration by pupils, with a target to send delegates to Ames and a future topic of canning. Elks events include open house, a regular meeting, and a dinner dance scheduled for December with local socializing and music.
Our visitors praised the county superintendent’s work in the county schools. A K of P meeting on October 21 at the Bank of Esquire hall will include refreshments. OOU club hosted Mrs. Wilson with a covered dish luncheon. A Yepsen family visit from Detroit ended in a Bagan family reunion with a large dinner and supper. Ladies Aid of the Norwegian Lutheran church held a successful fundraiser pulling in over 200 dollars. Local residents noted harvest trips, visits, and community events including farewells, church gatherings, and travels to Fort Dodge, Clarkville, Estherville, and Minn.
A local note lists social visits and events. Mr and Mrs P Bannon of Jackson hosted Philip during threshing. Sunday guests at Otto Opheim included Leen Benson Benson families and Walter Brunsvold. Philip Ben visited Ida Grove with parents, Edwin Benson returned home from work, and other residents attended church and meals.
A fragment notes Mr and Mrs C Hougland and family spent Sunday afternoon at the home of their son Richard near Jackson. The text records a family visit on a Sunday at Oscar Myhre’s in Esherville.
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