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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1940

Page

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Mrs. O J McKirchy Jr to Move to Ft Dodge

Farewell party honors Mrs O J McKirchy Jr at Mrs G M Donovan home with bingo and Halloween refreshments. Guests list includes Mrs Maryusack Mrs McNamara and many others from Chicago Des Moines and Jackson Minn. Young Christians held a bonfire event at Kettleson Springs with Vernon Anderson teaching Sunday school and a friendship circle closing the evening.

Christian Church Kettleson’s Springs Vernon Anderson Martina Peterson Dorothy Waldron Geana Petcoff Adeline Klein Kathryn Lyman Doris Henry Maurine Petcoff Meiba Foster Donna Jean Wiss Dorothy Rogers Maude Olmstead Alice Handeland

Bride-to-be honored at mixed shower in community event

Mrs. Carlos Johnson was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by several local women. About fifty guests attended from Armstrong and Pomeroy, with a mock wedding staged by participants. The pink and white decor featured prominently as plans for the upcoming nuptials proceeded.

Carlos Johnson Marcella Maron H. A. Tvedte Joe Horral Paul Anderson Tom Johnson Lester Johnson Armstrong Albert Wagner Berneice Peterson Pearl Wegner Florence Wegner Gar Horswell Frank Wegner Lucile Wegner Pomeroy Charles Combs Illa George Meyer Roberta Fred Meyer Oscar Stephan Niels Balmer Harold Janssen Laura Griese Johnson Ovely Fiits

Altar Guild Meets At Episco pal Church Guests Attend Social

The Altar Guild of the Episco pal Church met Wednesday evening with Miss Jeanette Watson in her apartment. After business, guests enjoyed a social evening with refreshments served by the hostess. Members present included Mrs. Wm. Schloeman Miss Bess Ralston Miss Barbara Cornwall Mrs. Russel Peterson Miss Lucille Peterson and the hostess. Mrs. Leo Sanders will leave today for San Diego Calif to visit her son and wife Mr and Mrs Robert Sanders. Lena Wilkins has leased an apartment in the Emma Weise residence and will move there Nov 1. The John Lymans who recently purchased the Wilkins home will take possession then.

Altar Guild of the Episcopal Church Jeanette Watson Wm. Schloeman Bess Ralston Barbara Cornwall Russel Peterson Lucille Peterson Leo Sanders San Diego Calif Robert Sanders Lena Wilkins Emma Weise John Lymans Wilkin

Mrs Knutsen Honored at Mixed Shower in Swea City

Mrs Jean Richardson Knutsen, soon to be bride, was guest of honor at a Thursday shower at the R C Brown home in Swea City. Hostesses included Mrs R C Brown Miss Lavohn Brown and others. contract bridge and lunch followed. Some attendees mailed gifts but were unable to attend the event.

Edgar Knutsen Jean Richardson R. C. Brown Lavohn Brown Roy Bravender Swen City Mary Mulroney Knutsen R. L. Richardson H. M. Kn

TNT Bridge Club Meets At Osgood Home

The TNT bridge club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. John Osgood’s home with Miss Barbara Cornwall assisting. Three tables played contract bridge and Mrs. Selby Brams won high score. Refreshments were served. Members present included Mrs. E. W. Kepler, Mrs. S. T. Egertson, Mrs. Genn Story, Mrs. John Greig, Mrs. O. H. Miller, Mrs. Neil Brown, Miss Linu Holcomb, Mrs. John Lyman, Miss Margaret Clark, Mrs. Selby Broms, Mrs. Edward Kyvig and the two hostesses.

TNT Bridge Club John Osgood Barbara Cornwall Selby Brams E. W. Kepler S. T. Egertson Genn Story John Greig O. H. Miller Neil Brown Linu Holcomb John Lyman Margaret Clark

Fall conference draws P T A workers to Pocahontas

North central Iowa educators and PTA workers attend the fall conference in Pocahontas with Dr. Thomas A. Hipaka of Iowa State College guiding discussions on industrial education. Attendees include Mrs. William Higinbotham and others from Jackson, McKinley, Roosevelt, and McKinley schools.

North Central Iowa Pocahontas Thomas A. Hipaka Iowa State College Estherville William Higinbotham Jackson Building Merton Mason Lewis Heggen McKinley R. L. Kephart Sig Grinde Roosevelt John Rhodes Bittner Thomas A. Hippaka William Higginbotham John Rhoties

Wesleyan Guild book club reviews three works

The Wesleyan Guild book club met at Miss Margaret Smith's home reviewing Mrs Miniver by Jan Struther When the Whipperwill by Marjorie Rawlings and How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn Three attendees include Mrs C M Gronstal Miss Lucile Peterson and Miss Smith Others Mr and Mrs Parker Bennett and Dr and Mrs J P Clark will attend the Iowa Minnesota football game in Minneapolis Saturday

Wesleyan Guild Book Club Margaret Smith C. M. Gronstal Parker Bennett J. P. Clark Minnesota Minneapolis

Set the Stage for Quick Pleasant Dishwashing

A home dishwashing guide emphasizes the stage setting with a fast acting soap. Rinso Top Speed soap boosts suds and grease cutting power, aiding quick, easy cleaning. It recommends a 36 inch sink height, ample side table space, a dedicated soap area, and proper storage to streamline the process.

Rinso Suds Ag Jet

Degree of Honor Social Evening Remote at IOOF Hall

The Degree of Honor plans a social evening at the IOOF hall tomorrow. A short business meeting is set for seven. The senior Juvenile Club group is invited and all members should attend. Entertainment committee includes Mrs Ernest Smith chair and several members. Refreshment committee lists Mrs Mima Wertz and others.

IOOF Ernest Smith Mary Vaux Eleanor Peterson Lois Walen Betty Huntsinger Lenore Henaman Mima Wertz Betty Palmer Marian Blanche Wilson

Hippaka Delivers Talk by Industrial Professor of the Day

Hippaka, a professor of Industrial studies, was the speaker of the day. The program also featured Liam Higginbotham, Jackson Build Roosevelt, and Mrs. John Rhoties in attendance.

Center Township School Plate Lunch Social Event

Center township school in district four hosts a plate lunch social on Friday October 25 at 8.00 pm. Teacher Miss Gladys DeVoss leads activities including songs poems tap dancing and a play The Disturbance in a Family. Public invited to attend.

Center Township Gladys DeVoss Tot Apne Weil Flomans Tate How

Miss Arlene Reid Hosts G A B Club Evening

Miss Arlene Reid was hostess to members of the G A B Club Tuesday evening at her home. In formal entertainment including cards, games and sewing was enjoyed. Ruby Haar, Hazel Ross, Nina Sunde, Sylva Wallace, Lorraine Clark, Muriel Clark, Lillian Sunde, Beth Bringle, Pearle Ellwanger, Mrs. Donald Coleman, Mrs. Kenneth Swanson and the hostess attended.

Arlene Reid G. A. B. Club Ruby Haar Hazel Ross Nina Sunde Sylva Wallace Lorraine Clark Muriel Clark Lillian Sunde Beth Bringle Pearle Ellwanger Donald Coleman Kenneth Swanson

Halloween Party Planned by Junior Auxiliary at City Hall

The Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion will host a Halloween party Saturday at 3 30 in the Legion club room at city hall. Attendees are invited to come in mask or costume and bring a covered dish. Mrs G M Donovan and Mrs Romaine Sondrol are in charge of arrangements.

The American Legion Legion Club City Hall G. M. Donovan Romaine Sondrol

Stitch club party entertains members with Mrs Claus Claussen

Tuesday evening social at the Stitch club featured Mrs Claus Claussen. Present were Mesdames Bert Ziemer Will Watson Mima Wertz Jake Taylor Emlet Twite R O Clark J A Weber J O Reed Herman Sorum and Claus Clausen.

Stitch Club Claus Claussen Bert Ziemer Will Watson Mima Wertz Jake Taylor Emlet Twite R. O. Clark J. A. Weber J. O. Reed Herman Sorum Claus Clausen

Verne Frey to Speak at Townsend Mass Meeting

Verne Frey of Spencer will address the Townsend mass meeting at the city hall auditorium Monday night at 8 p.m. He is described as an interesting and convincing speaker and the public is urged to attend.

Verne Frey Spencer Townsend City Hall Frey

Social afternoon hosted by Mrs Louis Potter

Mrs Louis Potter entertained several ladies yesterday afternoon at her home. A social hour followed with refreshments. Mrs Geo Bagan received a gift for her young son.

Louis Potter

Jam Pinwheels Recipe From Summer Jams and Biscuits

A vintage style cooking note shares how to make jam pinwheels using currant plum blackberry or strawberry jam rolled in biscuit dough baked in muffin pans then inverted to let the gooey filling coat the tops Also included are orange pinwheel filling directions with grated rind and juice for a citrus variation.

Grand Myrna Loy in Third Finger Left Hand at Grand

The Grand presents Myrna Loy in Third Finger Left Hand a light comedy about a fashion editor who pretends a husband abroad while her suitors try to dodge each other. Melvyn Douglas roams the story on a honeymoon as misadventures unfold from a New York magazine office to Niagara Falls with a strong supporting cast.

Myrna Loy Melvyn Douglas Roveres Weiwy Grand Theatre Myrna Melvyn Douglas Miss Loy Debonair Douglas Lee Bowman Sidney Blackmer Robert Z. Leonard New York Niagara Falls Raymond Walburn Bonita Granville Felix Bressart Donald Meek Ann Morriss John W. Considine, Jr

Gold Cache Sparks Minnesota Court Fight in Blue Earth

Martin Har pestad hunter of a $3.00 gold cache found in a rented Blue Earth home seeks legal guidance as heirs of a former owner claim the coins. Har pestad turned the find over to a town bank and notified Washington. Attorney General Burnquist says finders of lost property have rights against all but the owner and expects court action to settle who holds the money.

Martin Harpestad Harpestad Blue Earth Minnesota J. A. A. Burnquist Burnquist Washington D. C

Marriages listed across Minnesota towns in October notices

A sequence of marriage notices dated October lists pairs with ages and hometowns in Minnesota and nearby states. Names include Albert Boldt and Virginia Abel. Howard Young and Marion Hoode. Carl Bonin and Florence Brandt. Orrin McKirchey and Margaret Ross. Iver Olson and Elsie Ashley. Walter Thiel and Rita Shea. Floyd Swan and Florence Hemp el. Gilbert Wilmes and Lila Attenberger. Raymond Faltersack and Arlene Hawthorne. Fred Tanis and Theresa Mikurhoff. Raymond Love and Margaret White.

Albert Boldt Cleveland Minn Virginia F. Abel Mankato Howard Louis Young Redwood Falls Marion Hoode Carl Bonin Huntington Florence M. Brandt Orrin J. McKirchey Estherville Margaret V. Ross Iver C. Olson Lockport Elsie Ashley Joliet Ilinois Walter H. Thiel Fairmont Rita J. Shea Floyd A. Swan Gary Ind Florence E. Hempel Little Rock Gilbert N. Wilmes Lila D. Attenberger Raymond A. Faltersack Janesville Arlene R. Hawthorne Elipian Minnesota Fred K. Tanis Minneapolis Theresa E. Mikurhoff Wazata Raymond L. Love

Mrs. C. W. Sarchett Winds Up 92nd Year

Mrs. Charles W. Sarchett Algona’s longtime resident marked her 92nd birthday last week Tuesday and spent the day quietly at home. She is Cornell educated and the sole living member of her parental line, with five living children, sixteen grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Her brother was the late Capt. John M. Johnson of Colorado Springs who served in General Custer’s cavalry and was said to have escaped the Custer massacre. The article closes with unrelated filler notes.

Charles W. Sarchett Algona Sarchett Cornell College E. M. Sarchett Maple Hill F. M. Sarchett Eldora P. W. Reece Elmore Mary Elizabeth Metcalf Winifred Satchett John M. Johnson Colorado Springs Custer

Arrest in Pingsted murder case shocks Estherville

Grant Griffen, son of E R Griffen of Pingsted, was arrested by Sheriff Nivison in Algona and jailed pending a preliminary hearing next Tuesday on suspicions tied to the murder and body burning at his home last week. Local updates include moves by Shadle, Oehrlein, Heffelfinger, Kilgore, Gallup, Mahan, and changes in staffing at Lawrence Clothing Store. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Donald Baird on October 14.

The Vindicator Republican Grant Griffen E. R. Griffen Pingsted Nivison Algona George Shadle Des Moines Wm. Oehrlein St. Paul J. N. Ball Vera Heffelfinger Davenport Grace Soper Fred Kilgore Laverne Minn Richard Ihlan Rae Gallup Lawrence Margaret Liddle Tom Mahan Graettinger John Reimer Pat Bagan Fort Dodge Estherville American Legion Hand’s Park A. C. Peterson Ames Keokuk Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows Donald Baird

Marriages and local moves noted in Estherville column

The Vindicator and Republican reports marriages of Chris Jorgensen to Anna Jensen at the Baptist parsonage, and Gertrude Jehu to Prof. Chas Harris in Spirit Lake. It notes residence plans, arrivals, and visits including Jorgensen’s and Harris’s paths, plus a land sale east of Wallingford at 78 dollars per acre.

the Vindicator and Republican Chris Jorgensen Anna Jensen the Baptist Parsonage Benjamin Franklin

Macaroni and Semolina Quality at Gooch Plant

An article notes the role of pure semolina from a dedicated mill in making firm, tender macaroni and spaghetti. It highlights Good Food Products Co of Lincoln Nebraska and Gooch as a unique maker with its own semolina mill and in house pancake flour blending. The Gooch laboratory tests materials and inspects products to ensure quality and uniformity for housewives learning cooking using these industry resources.

Good Food Products Co Lincoln Neb Gooch

Wallingford Community Religious Events Schedule

Services next Sunday at 10 46 Centennial and Faith in Action Rally at Wallingford 2 30 pm Annual Regional Reformation rally at Wallingford 8 pm Choir practice Wednesday evening at 8 Senior confirmation class Saturday at 1 30 Ladies aid October 30 27

Wallingford Ladies Aid

Probation After Death Lesson in Christian Science Churches

Sunday October 27 features a Lesson Sermon for all Christian Science Churches with a Golden Text from Galatians 6 9 and Bible and Science and Health quoted passages. It highlights triumph over death and the spiritual man as Life’s origin beyond mortal limits.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Church of Christ announces midweek service and Sunday planned

Fred D. Sawyer, Pastor, invites attendance for a Thursday 7:30 p m midweek service with the theme What the Fellowship of the Church Means to Me. Church school at 9:45 a m and morning service at 10:50 a m featuring communion.

Fellowship of the Church

Church Services and Meetings Scheduled Next Week

The church lists a German service at 9 46 a m and an English service at 10 45 a m next Sunday with Sunday school at 10 00 a m. A children’s instruction play is set for Saturday at 2 00 p m in the church basement. The finance committee will meet Friday at 8 00 p m in the church basement.

V G Estherville Lutheran Activities Weekly Schedule

Pastor V G Estherville Lutheran announces Sunday school at 10 a m devotional at 11 a m Faith in Action Rally at Wallingford 2 30 p m Reformation Rally at Wallingford 8 p m Dorcas society meets Wednesday evening at church parlors hostesses Mesdames Fransdal Lilland and daughters missionary Ingara Nakling from Madagascar will be present Ladies and Thursday afternoon hostesses Mesdames Tangeros Knutson Dow and Saverelde Prayer meeting Thursday 8 pm Young peoples social Friday 8 Joint choirs practice at Wallingford Thursday 8 Transportation singers meet at parsonage 7 30 Confirmation class Saturday 9 30 a m

G. Estherville Lutheran L. A. Mathre Wallingford Dorcas Society Mesdames Lars Fransdal Ole Lilland Ingara Nakling Madagascar Mesdames Knute Tangeros Carl Knutson L. Dow L. H. Saverelde

Church of Christ Rally and Evening Service Planned

An area meeting of the Churches of Christ will be held Sunday afternoon at Rock Rapids with a special choir and sermon titled God Speaks. Youth groups meet at 6 30 p m and all young people are invited. A company of colored entertainers appears at 7 30 pm. Evening sermon is Things New.

The Churches of Christ Rock Rapids

Vacation rail travel offers comfort and credit option

Modern Rock Island trains on all main lines provide air conditioning safety and speed. Travel is promoted as carefree with a new credit offer no money down pay later to attract passengers.

Rock Island

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O. J. McKirchy O. J. McKirchy Jr Ft. Dodge McKirchy Tobin Packing Co J. F. Paul Frank Sullivan Emmanuel Stavros Donovan J. J. O’rourke MccKirchy Maryusack 8.Z. McNamara N. J. Murray Chicago Paul Doris Frederick Nissen Martin Kiefer Ed McNally L. J. Mousel J. J. O'Rourke Joe Orvis E. L. Erickson Ralph Rogers B. H. Brackett Clara Ross H. H. Drey Charles Werling Emily Bryan J.W. Buchanan B. Collins Mary Kelm R. R. Tillea Norman Maine Thomas Doyle Lew Berge J. J. Morrissey Fred Lyman, Jr James Rainey A. Haffey Wayne Vallee Anna Vallee D. A. Bagan Tom Conway Willy Bagan Ray Kennedy F. J. Kennedy Tom Hepp Frank Bezik Jackson, Minn Rose Clara Betty Kennedy Lena Francis Long Dolliver Altar Guild Parites TNT Club PTA Wesleyan Book Club Hallowe'en Clausen Mrs. Louis Potter Betty Crocken Patanys Ingrigo Gaius Betty Oseber Gal Jackson Pilot Imrs. C. W. Sarchett Nazi Germany V.R Gertrude Jehu Chas, Harris Superior Spirit Lake du Eathoruilla J. H. Strube Strube Bros A. J. Rhodes Baby Madison, Wis F. Carpenter E. W. Knight Cedar Falls Hans Sconberg Fergus Falls Osher of W. S. Jones Canada Idaho Buena Thompson U. S Union State Line Lutheran Christian Science Churches Church OF Christ Fred D. Sawyer Immanuel Lutheran Otis L. Lang Pastor
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