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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1940

Page

2

Local Couple Reveal Wedding Date in 1938 Grand Forks

Mrs. Annette Wylder announces the marriage of her daughter Lucille Mildred to Clif ford H. Hemmingson on August 6, 1938 in Grand Forks North Dakota. Rev T R Hicks officiated at the Methodist church.

Annette Wylder Lucille Mildred Clifford H. Hemmingson John Hemmingson Grand Forks North Dakota T. R. Hicks Methodist Church Addison Goddard Goddard Hemmingson Hemingson Estherville Oakdale J. W. Morse William Bale

Saint Patrick’s Church Wedding of Ross and McKirchy

Miss Margaret Ross and Orrin J. McKirchy Jr were married at nine am in Saint Patrick’s Church. A single ring ceremony featured chrysanthemums and palms, with attendants in blue velvet. A 26-cover breakfast followed at Hotel Gardston as out-of-town guests joined family in Estherville.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Margaret Ross Clara Ross Orrin J. McKirchy, Jr O. J. McKirchy J. J. Keane H. H. Drey Ross Doris Diltz Jeanne Parsons Donald McKirchy Chicago Lawrence Doud Miss Diltz Miss Parsons Eleanor Juliet Betty Drey Michael Reynolds Eddie McNally Gardston C. McClurg Waterloo Paul Doris Des Moines Jay Hastings Elma A. E. Erickson Irene Shaughnessey M. Cusack F. T. McNamara N. J. Murray D. Ginsberg Rice Lake Wis Marie Griffeth Spencer McKirchy St. Dorothy's St. Leo's DePaul University Estherville Pack Hotel Gard

Twelve Mile Lake Township Ladies Meet at Tea

Twelve Mile Lake Township women held an all day session at Mrs. P. I. Schmidt home. Frances Byrne led discussions on farm families and egg production as the year’s project was outlined. Tea concluded the afternoon with Miss Alvina Smith pouring. attendees included Mrs. F. W. Christiansen and many other local residents.

Twelve Mile Lake Township P. I. Schmidt Frances Byrne Alvina Smith

Crescent Country Club Host Social Friday Afternoon

Mrs H H Hanson will be hostess to the Crescent Country club members Friday afternoon at her home. She will be assisted by Mrs Charles Higgins. Roll Call will be answered to by Halloween jokes. Mrs Emma Clements and Mrs Fred Sternberg will have charge of the afternoon's entertainment.

H. H. Hanson Crescent Country Club Charles Higgins Hallowe'en Emma Clements Fred Sternberg

Legion Auxiliary Hosts Large Pot Luck and Games

About fifty Legion Auxiliary members and their husbands attended a Monday evening pot luck supper in the city hall kitchen. After supper they played bridge and bingo with high bridge scores by Mrs. B. Oksner, Mrs. Frank Keeline, Ralph Creger, and Frank Keeline. Bingo prize went to Mrs. Andrew Sunde. Committee chairs were Mrs. Ruby Henaman and Mrs. Hattie Osmundson.

The Legion Auxiliary City Hall B. Oksner Frank Keeline Ralph Creger Andrew Sunde Ruby Henaman Hattie Osmundson

Valentine to Visit 15 More Iowa Counties in Six Days

John K. Valentine continues the most ambitious Iowa governor campaign by speaking in fifteen counties this coming week. Today he stops near Estherville at Hartley for the corn husking contest with Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. other stops include Emmetsburg dinner Algona rally at 8 p.m.

Valentine Iowa Des Moines John K. Valentine Estherville Hartley Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Emmetsburg Algona

Pan-Hellenic Milk Fund Drive Successful

The Pan-Hellenic Association reports a successful annual fund drive among city firms and clubs to fund milk for Estherville pupils. Over 77 students will receive a pint daily from Nov 12 to May 26. Final totals await other donations, with gifts already budgeted. A sacred concert fundraiser is planned for November with no tickets, offerings only.

Pan-Hellenic Association Estherville J. B.osher Betty Merron J. Plark K. J. McDonald The Baptist Church Music Association

Auxiliary members to attend fall district meeting

The Estherville Legion Auxiliary will attend the fall district meeting at the Warden hotel in Fort Dodge on Wednesday October 23. Registration begins at 9 30 a m. Attending Estherville members include Mrs Dan Howard Mrs A I Reed Mrs Art Williamson Mrs M P Reid and Mrs R E Creger. Notable attendees include district president Mrs Harlan Riggs of Lisbon Iowa and department secretary Mrs Merton Kelly. Hugo Saggan district commander will speak at the meeting.

Estherville Legion Warden Hotel Fort Dodge Estherville Dan Howard A. I. Reed Art Williamson M. P. Reid R. E. Creger Harlan Riggs Lisbon Iowa Merton Kelly Hugo Saggan American Legion

Lions Club To Host City Halloween Parties

The Lions Club will provide refreshments for two city wide Halloween events sponsored by the Recreation Center. An afternoon party from 4 to 6 p m is for all children and an evening event from 7 to 9 p m is planned for junior high age and up.

The Lions Club Wood Fellows Hallowe'en Hallowe’en Recreation Center

Recreation Center Will Have Community Night Program

The Charm School series continues with a Community Night program at city hall auditorium tomorrow at 8 pm. Miss Annabelle Purviance of the local high school domestic science staff will teach table setting for various dinners. Bernice Hanson Mae Peterson assist with the demonstration while Gladys Kissinger Jeanne Evans Mary Buckman Lorraine Houts and Nell Meyers perform tabletop scenes on entertaining guests and proper introductions.

City Hall Annabelle Purviance Bernice Hanson Mae Peterson Gladys Kissinger Jeanne Evans Mary Buckman Lorraine Houts Nell Meyers

Symphonic Styling Showcases New Hudsons in Classic Finish

Symphonic styling introduces new Hudson models in grey or tan. Standard features include high quality woolen twill upholstery in a three pillow design. Satin chrome garnish mouldings and complete fitments add a refined finish.

First Meeting of Roosevelt P T A

The Roose velt PTA held its first meeting in the auditorium last Wednesday evening with strong attendance. Doris Remster directed music for the program as Glen Shearman outlined Vocational Agricultural Course work and announced evening classes for community members starting in December. Attorney Harry Coffie spoke on Our Youth and Aviation urging parents to support education. aviation requires four years of high school and two years of college to reach the top. Refreshments and local volunteers assisted, Nash Coffee Company donated coffee.

Roosevelt Pta Glen Shearman Harry Coffie U. S Grinde Elmer Shaw Arnold Mouritsen S. J. Bittner Robert Lee Joe Zimmerman G. E.forssell Miss Mohr Nash Coffee Company

Fined for Delinquent Plates In Estherville Case

Leland Anderson of Estherville was fined 3 dollars plus 2 dollars costs for delinquent plates. Patrolman Clark filed the charge. A separate charge of driving with a suspended license was filed against Julius Ferstl of St. Benedict. The T N T club meets tonight hosted by Mrs John Osgood with Miss Barbara Cornwall assisting. a lunch will follow Bridgeline. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Donald Steveson and Mr and Mrs Oscar Miller of Marshalltown. Donald Steveson and his wife took a brief wedding trip after their Saturday Marshalltown ceremony.

Leland Anderson Estherville Clark Julius Ferstl St. Benedict T. N.T. Club John Osgood T.N.T. Bridge Club Barbara Cornwall Kenneth Stevenson Donald Steveson Oscar Miller Marshalltown Donald Stevesons

Big Time junior play set for October 28 at Roosevelt

This year's junior class comedy Big Time will be staged Monday October 28 in the Roosevelt auditorium. The cast includes students also in the Spring Review, with a two man comedy team, girls chorus, strong man act, boys glee club, a one act play, a monologue by a learned doctor, a magician act and songs by two girls. Miss Harriet Holland directs the production with Donald Tostenrud as student assistant, Elizabeth Hughes handling musical numbers and Josephine Lambert directing dance routines.

Roosevelt Auditorium Cf—High Harriet Holland Donald Tostenrud Elizabeth Hughes Josephine Lambert V.R

GeorG A Wilson to Speak at Pocahontas Paving Dedication

Plans for the paving dedication between Pocahontas and the junction of Highways 5 and 17 advance with Pocahontas Chamber of Commerce and Pomeroy merchants coordinating. Governor Geo A Wilson will speak at 4:00 p.m. at the south edge of Pocahontas. Congressman Gilchrist will headline a banquet at Hotel Pocahontas. Mrs M E Wilson and daughter Maybelle moved from Spirit Lake. Maybelle heads to Chicago for work.

Pocahontas Pomeroy Gilchrist Hotel Pocahontas M. E. Wilson Maybelle Spirit Lake Miss Wilson Chicago

Bowling Upsets Shuffle City League Standings

In the City Bowling League Monday night action Sidles Grocery moved from last place by defeating Hamm's Beey two games to one in round three. Betsy Ross Packers toppled first place Elks three straight. Gardston Hotel swept Daily News, while Howard's Cut Rate beat Motor Supply two to one. Frank's Place lost two of three to D-X Oilers. Estherville Packing swept junior college faculty for a three game series. Harold Reed of Gardston Hotel had 562 and Brinkman added a 220 high single.

Sidles Grocery Hamm's Beey Betsy Ross Sidles Elks Gardston Hotel Daily News Howard Motor Supply Company Frank Armstrong D-X Oilers Estherville Packing Company Harold Reed Gardston Brinkman Olson Henderson Wallace Oee Estherville Rueland Tants Goecke Vee Kelly Brandt Badgley Oes Ceeeee Abt Reed Eeeenaee Mobil Oil, Company Tate Eae Ast White Spd Brinkman A Austin Guetelena Jaguar Erickson R“ Haugen Lee Luithly Knuth A. Williamson E ‘Kruse O Warrington Conee H Goila J McGrath Sone Bed Aalborg Osmundson Bacon Lund Hees A Cadieux HAMM'S BEER E._Kruse L Hogan Harry Golla Herman Golla A Williamson Michael Aetbes Bixby Harmon Federberg Pfaff Obese Ragsdale Ertees Eenease Elks Hackett Erens Eee Raare Berg Sunde Ered Osgood Aeseee McCallee Nee Ven Cee

Local bowling teams split contests with Nelson Ice Cream and Mobil Oil

Two Pla Mar Bowling alley teams played Sunday afternoon duals against Nelson Ice Cream Co and Mobil Oil. The locals won four of six games with decisive late frames. Earl Kruse led singles with 213 and A Austin was close at 200. Herman Golla posted a 559 triple.

Pla- Mar Nelson, Ice Cream Company Mobil Oil Company Nelson Ice Cream Company Estherville Earl Kruse A. Austin Fairmont Herman Golla

Local People Attend Fort Dodge Meeting

The fall rally of the Young People’s League of the Fort Dodge Presbytery was held Sunday at Burt with the theme Christ for the Crisis. One hundred fifty six youths registered. Mary Turner of New York City spoke. Storm Lake girls sextet performed. films from the Board of National Missions were shown. attendees came from multiple towns including Algona Armstrong Gruver Lakota Estherville Spirit Lake Burt Lavern e Livermore Ringated and Halfa.

Young People’s League of the North Half Fort Dodge Presbytery Burt Christ Mary Turner New York City Board of Foreign Missions Turner Storm Lake Armstrong Board of National Missions H. C. Sorensen Estherville Presbyterian Farm School Asheville North Carolina Sheldon Jackson Sitka Alaska Shirley and Clayde Fausnaugh Audrey Sorensen Helen Johnson Richard Robingon Kenneth Robinson Robert Tredway Jack Griffis Donald Hutchinson J. H. Orvis Marion Orvin

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