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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1940

Page

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Landmesser Thompson Bride in St Patricks Rectory Ceremony

Miss Mary Bernice Landmesser daughter of Mrs Nora Landmesser of this city wed Derald Thompson son of Mrs Veda Thompson of Spirit Lake in a 9:00 am ceremony at St Patrick's Rectory. Rev Father J J Keane officiated a single ring rite. Attendants were Miss Mildred Landmesser and Delmer Thompson. The couple planned a home in Spirit Lake after a wedding trip.

Mary Bernice Landmesser Nora Landmesser Derald Thompson Veda Thompson Spirit Lake St. Patricks J. J. Keane Mildred Landmesser Delmer ‘Thompson Merle Landmesser Vernon Landmesser Keane Thompson Superior High School Wilder’s Spirit Lake High School Royal Theatre

Woman's Club delegates chosen for 8th district convention

At a city hall kitchen meeting the Woman's Club selected delegates and alternates for the 8th district convention to be held October 9 and 10 in Webster City. Three department chairs were named F M Jones Royce Winkleman and Alice Gray with alternates E A Rees G E Tomhave and Arnold Mauritson. Additional potential attendees include Guy Tibbetts Nettie Tedrow and Ernest Smith. A quiz program preceded a covered dish supper.

Woman's Club Webster City F. M. Jones Royce Winkleman Alice Gray E. A. Rees G. E. Tomhave Arnold Mauritson Guy Tibbetts Sth Nettie Tedrow Ernest Smith

Mrs. Frank Weaver Hosts Ace High Bridge Club

Mrs. Frank Weaver hosted the Ace High Bridge Club with a 1:00 luncheon in the Blue Room of the Hotel Gardston. Afterward the group continued with bridge at the Weaver home. Guests included Mrs. M. J. Groves and Mrs. George Westrem. members present were Mrs. Harley Lambert, Mrs. N. R. Ellsworth, Mrs. W. J. Tims, Mrs. Ralph Rousseau, Mrs. Minnie Strube, Mrs. Clyde Sanborn, Mrs. George Shadle, Mrs. Roy Brown, and Mrs. Kirt Allen.

Frank Weaver Ace High Bridge Club Gardston Weaver M. J. Groves George Westrem Harley Lambert N. R. Ellsworth W. J. Tims Ralph Rousseau Minnie Strube Clyde Sanborn George Shadle Roy Brown Kirt Allen

Committee named for district convention plans

At a Pythian Sisters meeting Tuesday night Mrs Melvin Warren Mrs Hattie Osmundsen Mrs J C Diltz and Mrs Willam S Clark were named to work with the Knights of Pythias on plans for the district convention to be held Tuesday October 8 in Estherville. Osmundsen reported on Grand Temple in Des Moines. Lunch followed.

Pythian Sisters Melvin Warren Hattie Osmundsen J. C. Diltz Willam S. Clark Knights of Pythias Estherville Osmundsen Grand Temple Des Moines

Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting Reports Simple Program

The Ladies Aid of the Lutheran Church met this afternoon in the church with Miss Nilsine leading the program and hostesses listed as the Users. Fi, TauGRe Ste SO Rasmussen.

Ladies Aid Lutheran Church Nilsine Taugre Ste So" Rasmussen

PTA Executive Council Opens First Meeting Of Week

The Executive Council of the PTA met Wednesday at 4 15 in Mr Kying is room Regular business was discussed A membership drive is scheduled September 16 to 20 Mrs Wes Myers and Mrs Royce Winkleman were appointed to attend the T B Seal conference in Humboldt on September 17 Mrs A S Reed visiting with Mr and Mrs Will Harvey at Emmetsburg John Kinney of Des Moines visited his brother in law H E Clark from Sunday to Tuesday The Allen Singmasters bought the W T Foster house and will swap homes early next week The six month old infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Merlyn Clark northwest of Huntington is under treatment in Rochester for spinal meningitis parents took her there a week ago.

The P.T.A Kying Wes Myers Royce Winkleman Humboldt John Kinney Des Moines Inlaw H. E. Clark Merlyn Clark Huntington Rochester

Lyons Club Dinner Monday Evening Night in Blue Room

Lyons Club members will host their wives at a three course dinner in the Blue Room of the Hotel Gardston Monday at seven o clock. Bouquets of fall flowers adorn the tables and patriotic place cards set the tone. After the meal Professor Quiz host B Oksner will lead the program followed by entertainment in the Green Room. Dinner arrangements are led by Herb Allen Dr J B Osher and Merrill Rows.

Lyons Club Gardston B. Oksner Herb Allen J. B. Osher Merrill

Boom Town Greatest Cast Nabs Grand Theaters Sunday

A glowing review of the film Boom Town stars Clark Gable Spencer Tracy Claudette Colbert and Hedy Lamarr with supporting players Frank Morgan Lionel Atwill Chill Wills Marion Martin Minna Gambell Casey Johnson and Baby Quintanilla. The story follows two pals who become rivals then reunite amid a climax where one must gamble to send the other away from a siren back to his wife as dramatic scenes include geysers wells mud and comic dive sequences.

Clark Gable Spencer Tracy Claudette Colbert Hedy Lamarr Frank Morgan Lionel Atwill Chill Wills Marion Martin Minna Gambell Wee Casey Johnson Baby Quintanila Jess

Estherville Vocational Dept Expands Student Enrollment

Estherville public schools report strong growth in vocational and industrial arts programs. Enrollment in the vocational agriculture department reaches 34 with projections toward 50 as it matures. The junior college commercial division remains the largest in five years. New speech clinic begins for elementary pupils. The industrial arts department adds 70 students, totaling 116, with courses in electricity welding carpentry drawing and woodworking. Glenn Shearman leads vocational agriculture. F M Sandy is commercial instructor. Vern Nordeen oversees industrial arts.

Estherville High School Spencer Eagle Grove Glenn Shearman Junior College Commercial Department F. M. Sandy Industrial Arts Vern Nordeen

Mrs Glen Eike Hosts Ladies Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs Glen Eike will host the Ladies Auxiliary of Local No 79 at her home this evening for the first meeting of the group all members are urged to attend. Mrs Sol Silverman of Anchorage Alaska visiting with her sister Mrs Alber Anderson and cousins H P Olson Mrs Sarah Lynch and Ole A Olson will end her visit later this week.

Glen Eike Sol Silverman Anchorage Alaska Alber Anderson H. P. Olson Sarah Lynch Ole A. Olson

Smart animals teach caution in nature and humans

The author contrasts duck flight formation and beaver logging with human hazard awareness, noting animals act for safety while people often ignore obvious dangers, prompting reflection on our own caution and judgment.

Driving and politics spark sharp, witty jibes

The piece quips about a "dumb animal" class in driving and walking, jokes that President Roosevelt laughs at Democrats joining Willkie, and mocks Hitler and Churchill over lane counts, noting an impromptu need for an official scorekeeper while denying candidacy.

Hitler Churchill

Sailor’s 347 Day Voyage From England to San Diego

Reverend John Antle age 75 arrived in San Diego aboard his 40 foot yawl Reverie after a 347 day voyage from Falmouth England. He departed August 11 1939 before the war began and reports passing two German submarines off Funchal Madeira.

Falmouth England John Antle San Diego Calif Funchal Madeira Central Press

Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Services at Church

Rev A L Schrock presides on Sept 15 at the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity with church school at 10 am led by Superintendent Lloyd E Stockhadle. Choral Eucharist and sermon follow at 11 am. A cordial welcome to all attendees.

A. L. Schrock Lloyd E. Stockhadle

Evangelistic Services Set With Inspiring Sermons

Pastor E. E. Taylor invites congregants to Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m Rev Whiteman delivers a sermon on the word Amen and the evangelists speak on Facing the Record in the nightly services at 7 45 p m next week except Saturday, a memorable series for all attendees.

E. E. Taylor

Communion and worship services schedule announced

At 10 50 a m the choir will sing a message and the pastor will speak on A Fair Return Youth groups meet at 6 30 pm Dorothy Johnson leads the school group and Martena Petersen directs the older youth group Union evening church service at 8 o clock at the Christian church with Rev Faus naugh preaching

Dorothy Johnson Martena Petersen Christian Church Rev Fausnaugh

Substance Lesson Sermon at Church of Christ Scientist Sun

The Sunday service will focus on Substances with a Lesson Sermon using Psalms 84 and Romans 8 25 from the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health. English service at 10 45 am includes Sunday school at 10 am and a teacher training meeting Tuesday at 8 pm in the church basement.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy God

Church Activities Announced For Sunday Through Thursday

Morning worship next Sunday at 9 a m. Sunday school after services. Bible Study Thursday at 8 p m. Choir rehearsal Friday at 8 p m. Prayer meeting in Norwegian Monday at 8 p m. Ladies and Society meet Thursday Sept 19 at 2 30 p m in church parlors. Hostesses named. You are welcome to our service. A. K. Gaard.

Ladies and Society Mesdames al Egland S. Dybdahl Clarence Egland Ralph Bryan Ed Ellingson A. K. Gaard

W R Methodist Church Activity and Delegate Result

F W Ortmeyer pastor leads Wednesday choir rehearsals at 7 and 8 p m and Friday meetings for the Woman's Society for Christian Service. The Final Church Conference is led by Rev J C Ruthman. Sunday school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m and an 8 p m Union service. Delegates named for Sioux City annual conference: Delegate Frank Sutton and Reserve Delegate W R Stolles.

Woman's Society For Christian Service J C Ruthman Algona The Christian Church Sioux City Frank Sutton W.R. Stolles

Dorcas Society Birthday Party At Church Parlors

The Dorcas society holds its annual birthday party Friday at 8 o clock in the church parlors all are welcome. Confirmation class meets Saturday morning at 9 30. Our Annual Mission Sunday is September 29 with Dr and Mrs C W Landah pioneers in China as guest speakers. Sunday school teachers training Monday at 8. Rev R M Olson teaches Studies in Biblical History. Union State Line Church services next Sunday at 10 45 with Sunday school at 9 45 and an organ recital at 6 00 p m. Junior confirmation Wednesday at 2 30 p m and senior confirmation after school. Indies aid meets Wednesday September 18.

Dorcas Society C. W. Landah China R M Olson Union State Line The Indies Aid

St Patrick Parish Activities and Schedule Update

Confirmation class meets Saturday at 1 30 p m Sunday worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 next Sunday Joint parish meeting Tuesday evening September 17 Ladies aid meets Wednesday September 18 Mrs Lewis Isackson and Mrs Walter Triel hostesses Bring mission boxes Holy Hour every Friday at 7 45 to promote peace Junior choir tryouts Wednesday for high school students Christian Doctrine classes start Saturdays at 2 30 Study clubs of Altar and Rosary Society Young Ladies Sodality Holy Name Society and Catholic Youth Union begin next month Watch your steps and drive with care.

Estherville Lewis Isackson Walter Triel Roosevelt Altar and Rosary Society The Young Ladies Sodality Holy Name Society Catholic Youth Union

Local Social Notes and Inquiries From Ray Griffe Home

Superior residents hosted Ed Dawson of Indiana and Wil Dawson of Bagley Ia for weekend visits. The Social Hour Club, led by Mrs Jud Zerfoss and Mrs Charlotte Thomson, welcomed twenty members and a new member, Mr John Moss from Danville Ill.

Roe Ewing Ed Dawson Indiana Wil Dawson Bagley Will Hanson Oscar Griffle Lowerville Harry Dunkle Michell Dak Ray Griffe Drex Griffie Pikes Point Jud Zerfoss Charlotte Thomson John Moss Danville, Ill Bob Gibson Moss Sioux Rapids Marvin Petersen Chas. Christ Hattie Bringle Coleman Hospital Bringle Christie Richards Chas Christ Clay County Fair

Rupture Expert to Demonstrate Zoetic Shield at Tagney Hotel

Chicago expert H. M. Shevnan will be at Tagney Hotel Spencer on Tuesday September 17 from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. He promotes the Zoetic Shield as a non medicine method that allegedly holds rupture, strengthens circulation, and closes openings in ten days regardless of size or location. Demonstration will be free. Address: 6441 N. Richmond St, Chicago. Large incisional hernias especially invited.

H. M. Shevnan Chicago Tagney Hotel Spencer Shevnan Richmond ST

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