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Estherville Enterprise from Estherville, Iowa • Page 3

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Mrs. F. Houseman of Armstrong Passed Away Suddenly The Housemans Have Lived In Armstrong and Vicinity 40 Years The commuiTlty was'shocked late afternoon to 'herur of the Mrs. Fred Houseman of rhi- nl'ice She suffered aj paralytic Stroke shortly before noon and passed a few hours latex. oil-ill Ida Gallagher was born nt Mount Carroll, IltlMoU, MW 2, 18154, ml died at" her -home in Armstrong ifireh 20, 1934, at the of BO 10 months and 21 days.

DurliiB her Infamcy she was brought by her Di-rents, David and Jane GaMaigher, to their new home in Girandy county. Here slie grew to wom'ainihobd. On February 20, 1S84, she was united marriage to Mr. Fred Houseman. ivml Mrs.

Houseman, continued to live Grundy county until the Coring of 1894 when they moved to the 'Housemlan furm (northwest of In 1910 they left the farm and moved to the town of Arm? -iron" ivlvare they since resided. This year their chlWrott planned a 'Bol'den w.eddlnig anniversary celebration for Mr. ami- Mm. Houseman a ad many friends as well! as relatives helped them to observe the event. To Mr.

and Mrs. Housamam Were six children. Two have preceded their 'mother In death. A son, Brvin, passed away in 1910, amd daughter, Gladys, 1916. Those with the husband survive, ars Mrs.

Otha Hockett, Estherville; Clayton Houseman, Armstrong; Walter Houseman, 'Granda, Minim; and Mrs. Carl Smith, Armstrong. Mrs. Houseman allso to imouirn her.Iosrf, eight gtrnmidchiildren and three great irriuvdcUfldren. Three brothers 1 'and three sisters also survive.

They are Mrs. Elizabeth Bowman and John Gallagher of Montevedeo, "Walter G-allaiffher of Austin, Mrs. Bertha Bockes, Grundy Center; Mrs. Vej-nie Hayes, Suthertlaind, New Deal to Stay, Says FDR President Rooaovelt is pictured above as he spoke to the nation'! code authorities, assembled In Washington, launching the second of the New Deal. In his momentous speech, the president the fact that the economic planning embodied In the NeH Deal will be permanent; that there must be still more employment, higher and shorter hours in the drive toward recovery.

NRA. Administrator Hugh Johnson la shown at right. Armstrong cemetery. Mr. and Mi's.

Tra Nelson, olf 1 Granada, wei'e aimianig the many friends that attended the of Mrs. Fred Houseman Thursday. Mrs. Bert Wi'Mard suffered a paralytic stroke Monday might of last week. Mrs.

Henriette Eckhmrt returned from Whittemore Saturday where she has 'been employed for several weeks. Miss Grace Fotherglll, of Bsther- vl'lln, spent Enster with the 'home folks. y. F. Browim, Mrs.

C. J. Houseman Miss Jessie A'Hen and H. E. Bunt drove to Cherokee Monday to see Alex Allen aand' Roy Bunt at the state hospital.

They were also accompanied by Hairl iHouseimian who was en- route to Moirningside college to resume his school duties there. The Armstrong school musicians attended the music contest at Rolfe a very creditable showing. They in seven places amd are thus eligible to attend the contest at Ames. Mr. awd Mrs.

"Wallter Conmi and family spent Sunday -at the Mlto Kesler "W1W GalHaighier, St. Paul, Minn. Three brothers and one sister have gone lie- fore. In her eairly life, Houseman coHlBessffld' -her Iftiith In: God and itnltod with the country church which she attended Grundy county. Sho has since helld fast to thiit faith.

Aiftor moving to Emmet county she became a imiember of the P.ras- bytor.inn church' at Miiple Hill. Latsr she transferred her menvbrship Presbyterla.n church In Here she was presented with a go-id pin In recognition of two years perfect at Sunday school. Tills pin was one oif her cherisheil possessions. For live last several years she has been member of the Methodist church Jiere n.nd w.as ever devoted and loyal. She attended Sunday school and church iregutorjy a.nd was an active memlber or the Ladies Aid.

She became meinTbe-r 1 of Emmet Chapter No. 223, 0. E. S. of Iowa, June 27, 1907, and served the chapter well ami fairthfully.

She held various and was Worthy Matron in 1916 amrt 1917. She was also a of the Bastskle Birthday club. Houseman was devoted to hei honre ami family. Hers was frientlly nature and she was en-el founul trying to do her Dart to help otlvers in time of trouble. he will be igreatly missed by 'her amd miniiy friends.

Fu'neral services were held in the M. B. church Thursday altenioon, Rev. C. B.

Mitchell of Burt officiating, assisted by Rev. J. E. Clifton, of Armstrong, The hymns used were "Home of the Soul," "Shall We Gather at the River," and "The City Four Themaislc was far.nished by Mr. and Mrs.

A. J. Bosworth and Mrs. Garfleld HorsweM and Harold, accompanied by Miss Esther Horswell. Burial was in the Mr.

and Mrs. Thos. Johnson, are the parents of a son born the past week. Ringsted Mr. aind Mrs.

Oart Neilseini are the proud parents; of pound baby girl since Saturday. The members of the corn-hog committee for Denmark townshliip attended a meeting to connection with the program' at Bsthenvllte Thursday. Ruth Petersen visited at the home of her aumt, Mrs. Chas. Steward, at Bode Thursday.

Mr. TborvaM (Petersom spent from Thursday until Sunday in Des Mo'ines vlsltinir tho 'hamle of his sister, Mrs. Glenn Cross. Mr. and Mrs.

Hoien: celebrated their Mrthdays Friday, March 30, by enterta'ta'iinig a large number of friends amd relatives at their home. Hazel M'unsen, o)f Estherville, vis- iited with relatives here over the week end. and Mrs. Tom Perkins a (laughters, Adelaide and Dorothy, of Haifa visited Sunday at the J. C.

Not No, an earthquake wasn't responsible. This Los Angeles apartment building had to be shortened 30 feet to allow Cor widening a boulevard. In the process, it lost 12 apartments. And now, aa shown in the above picture. It has southern exposure 'n' everything.

Gamm-eQgaapd home. Mrs. Quiinm, of Hartland, arrived here for a visiit at the -home ol her daughter, Mrs. Carl Nelson. Mr.

and Mrs. M. S. Nelsemi were Esthervllle visitors Thursday afternoon. Prank Nelson, accompanied by Joe Ellis, of Armstrong, -were at Emery, S.

Monday of last week on 'business. Andrew ran off the grade and tipped over In Ms new bodge sedan on Highway No. 9 east of Armstrong Monday evening. Fire broke out Ini the roof of Hans Fin.k home Monday evening at tea o'clock. Chris Goitredsen, Lester Jensen and Jens E.

Jensen werei In Algona last Thursday evening 1 Miss Stella Petersen has teen spending the past week at the of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Peterson.

Mr.s Andrew Hansen, of Tyler, arrived here Tuesday evening rind will visit 1 here until after Easter at the home of her father, N. P. Nelsen, and her Sister, Mrs. S. C.

Hoien. Iver Nelsen and Christine Nelson amrived home from Molnes this week. Fred Thompson, and family lett Wednesday for Fargo, N. to make their home. Miss Prances Jensen left Ifor Des Moiines Wednesday where she has employment.

'Mrs. Redwus returned to her home In Clairinda Monday after a week's visit at the hamJe of her mother, Mrs. Hang Hainsen, her brother, Ffa Nelsen, and her sister, Mrs. C. E.

Christensen. Ruth Peterson entertained twenty- two £riends at her home Thursday, the occasion betas her birthday. Mrs. Rose Booth and daughter, Prlscllla, of Esthervllle, were guests Friday evening at the J. N.

Hoi-era home. The Peter Miuiaen family, of BS- thcrviJle, visited relatives here Sun-. day. The runerall of Emma Han- son wns he hi Saturday from the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Morion Larson. II" tcrarer.t was ni.ide In the Armstrong. eemorey. Miss Hansen passed at the University hospltail nt Iowa City Tuesday at the age of 34 years. She was the daughter of Mr.

and-Mrs. H. O. Hansen, of Armstrong. The Ringsted school band went to Rolfe Thursday to play 'in the contest.

They tied for ifirst place with the Armstrong band. Mr. a.nd Mrs. 8. J.

Limd ainil Graco visited Sunday at the J. C. Gammelganird home. Mrs. Nels Christensen, who has been treatments at the iFair- imbnt hospital, ls much improved and is expected home this week.

Thomas Gammelgaaird home 'from the Emimietsburg hospital Monday inhere he underwent an op- oration for appendicitis five weeks ago. Dr. amd Mrs. G. W.

Darnell Esthervil'le visitors Tuesday. M. H. Petersen and J. C.

Schultz were Estherville business callers yesterday. Rev. Stub cottCllrmed a class of five In Danish in the St. Johini'3 Lutheran, church last Sunday. They are as follows: Alma Jensen, Inger Pedersen, 'Edna Rovn, Jjeo Sorenseni and Axe 1 Thomson.

Mr. M.rs. Ralph Rovn, of Cylinder, were (Sunday dinmer guests at the John Jensen home. Oscar and John Andreasein, accomit- panted shipments of live stock to Chicago Saturday might. Ralph Araterson went to Jewell Thursday aifternoon to visit over the week end at the home of his grandparents.

Sam Johnson, of MUIord CCC, spei.t the week end here at the home ol his mother. Donalld, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hoien, had a bone cracked in his ankle Saturday. He was taken to rg for 'an X-Ray.

Dr. Kirkegaard red need the (fracture. Mr. and Mrs. L.

A. Petersen visited; Sunday at the J. C. Gaimmelgaai'd' home. 0- il A.

want ad. will bring The is a pemcfled sketch of the set. Georgia Pattern A 26 piece set, French grajr finish, neat design, 10 year plate on an nickel silver base, set consists of-6 teaspoons, 6 dessert spoons, 6 dessert forks, 6 dinner knives, 1 sugar shell, 1 butter knife. Lady Marion Pattern Above is an illustration of the "Lady Marion" pattern which we are also offering aa an aux- "jary premium to those who desire this inis set, also 26 pieces, is a 20 year silver plate on an nickel base, in a modernistic will be pleased to show you these sets. Did You Get Your's? The Enterprise offers 26 piece set of Silverware and 1 year's subscription to this paper for only COME IN TODAY-- and see for yourself, these sets on display.

You'll marvel that such complete, beautiful sets can be offered as a premium with the Enterprise at this remarkably low figure. You place yourself under no obligation by coming into this office to examine the silverware. The Enterprise positively cannot guarantee this offer for an indefinite period. Our next shipment may cost more. DON'T DELAY, get your set today.

This silver offer is good only on paid-in-advance subscriptions. discount on back subscriptions still good to ADVANCE SUBSCRIBERS..

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1933-1948