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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1925
Page
6
Sixty eight seniors, among the largest graduating classes in Estherville, Iowa history, will close a week of events with commencement at the Methodist church on May 27. The program includes Baccalaureate May 24, Class Day May 26, and Promotion Day May 29 at the high school, with Junior-Senior banquet May 18, Class Breakfast May 28, and Class Picnic May 29.
Robbins Brothers bring a circus to Estherville on May 18 featuring their agglomeration of wild animals and performers. The event will attract families and promises a festive day as parents sponsor outings for children. Health news notes GC. M. Cole’s return from Iowa City after a doctor visit.
Partial census data from Emmet County Iowa shows eight townships with varied populations led by High Lake 696 and Swan Lake 690, with Wallingford at 225 up 28 from 1920 and Ringsted at 549 down 50. Estherville’s total remains uncertain but projected between 4500 and 6000 as records arrive.
In a tight interclass meet captained by Pete Peterson the Seniors claimed first with 62 points to the Juniors 58 and Sophomores/Freshmen 16. Shiley led the seniors in key events while Albertson and Denham paced the juniors. Lincoln M and Warrington among others helped with multiple top finishes as the year’s district junior and senior contestants clashed in a spirited track display.
Mr and Mrs A C West and daughter return home from Tampa Florida where they have been since last November. Mr West is a locomotive engineer on the A C L railroad pulling a passenger train between Tampa and Sarasota. Railroad business was unusually big the past winter and it was often hard to get men to run the trains.
An organization meeting for the Parent-Teachers Association will be held this evening in the Junior High assembly room. The program includes Sixth Grade chorus, a Mrs J L Dooley Fort Dodge address, a vocal duet by Miss Latchem and Miss Dayton, a Spencer superintendent address, and a Parents Viewpoint by Mrs H L Klocow. Freshmen Girls Chorus closes with election of officers and plans for next year.
A special train with speakers and a band will carry Mason City boosters to Estherville on May 5 and return May 6. The trip, organized by Mason City jobbers and manufacturers, aims to better acquaint Northern Iowa residents. Stops begin at Iowa Falls with band music talks and souvenirs.
Dr B T Osher of this city is one of four dentists to hold a clinic before the State Dental Convention in Des Moines at the Savory Hotel May fifth through seventh. He will treat an Estherville patient with pyorrhea, showing half of the mouth completed and half yet to be treated. Attendees will see the benefits of his surgical work and Osher regards the invitation as a great distinction. The other clinicians have long experience with pyorrhea surgery.
An amateur vaudeville show directed by Mrs. Loyd Stockdale debuts at the Grand Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday evenings May 6 and 7 to aid Episcopal church efforts. The program features dances by Louis H. Chalif except The Frolic by Mrs. Stockdale, with acts including The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Primroses, The Masqueraders, Frolic, and The Alphabet Ball performed by listed local dancers and students.
The Vindicator and Republican announces a new weekly feature titled My Favorite Stories by Irvin B Cobb. The first tale appears this issue with future installments promised weekly as readers are urged to seek them in the paper and share reactions. A cautionary note warns against clingy behavior by girls around automobile drivers.
On their golden wedding anniversary in Decorah Iowa West Emmet Township Mr and Mrs W G Cockburn were celebrated by six children five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The event included a noon dinner a gift of thirty eight dollars in gold and a bouquet of jonquils and snap dragons. Relatives from Estherville Swea City Olivia Minn and Oaks S D gathered for the surprise with many spouses and grandchildren present.
Miss Nevay Houk has accepted a Domestic Science teaching position in Fort Dodge for the coming year, thus declining the contract offered for Estherville. A valued three year teacher, she previously served on Armstrong High School faculty and leaves many friends in the county who regret her departure but celebrate her promotion.
Holbrook Blinn, famed character actor, stars as Louis XI in the cosmopolitan super photoplay Yolanda at the Grand theatre with Marion Davies this Sunday and Monday June 3-4. Blinn’s portrayal, praised as a dramatic gem, contrasts with Davies as she shares the stage and screen in a powerful, sinister king role.
Raymonduber of Yowa took third place at the Drake Relay carnival held at Duke University on Saturday. Schwartze of Wisconsin and Parma of Pittsburgh Kansas Normal won first and second. Schwartze set a 47 ft 9. inches record while Dauber hit 44 ft 10. inches. All four medalists surpassed the prior Drake Relay record.
Mr and Mrs Peter Tornell plan a permanent return to Estherville after two years in California mainly Long Beach. Also included is a brief weather outlook for the week with showers possible in southern areas and fair starts, cooler temperatures later.
Ten northwest Iowa high schools will send teams to the district typing speed contest at Ft Dodge on Saturday May 2 in both novice and amateur classes. Estherville dominated amateur in 1923 and 1924 and again qualified. Weston Rogers Ralph Mahlum Clara Handeland lead the amateur entrants with Inez Waters as alternate. Novice leaders include Thelma Savereide Myrtle Anderson Ruth Beymer with Ethel Gustafson as alternate. Three from each class advance to Des Moines May 16. event also links to shorthand speed contest entries from Humbleldt Carroll Fort Dodge.
The Senior play cast has been chosen and rehearsals are held each evening. The production centers on Milt Shanks and his Civil War story told in a bygone light with friends. Cast includes Joey Shanks John Rhodes Grandma Perley Pauline Linthicum Ma Shanks Janet Bradley Captain Hardy Loyd Roberta Milt Shanks Maker Mrs Bates Ina Jones Sue Perley Margaret West Lem Tollard Ralph Mahlum Newt Gillespie Victor Morrice Andrews William Bradley Sam Carter Chas Wilson Madeline King Rosabel Van Raden Philip Manning Warren Roudebush Mrs Manning Maxine Poison Dr Randall Geo Bale R. Snow Storm Persists As Snow and Cold Grip The area endures a near freeze with ongoing snow and wind today. No vegetation damage reported yet though forecasts warn of a potential frost tonight. The paper predicts a safe completion of the freeze with vegetation already unusually advanced for this time of year.
A few hundred dollars worth of new type for advertisements was received to improve display matter. The Cheltenham and Caslon families supply additional display faces, helping the Vindicator and Republican maintain its claim as the best equipped print shop in northwest Iowa.
L A McAffee longtime B C R N railway employee and later Rock Island brakeman fell or was knocked from the top of a freight car at Ellsworth last Thursday. He lay unconscious for hours, sustaining injuries severe enough to incapacitate him for a period.
Work on the foundation of Mr Linkenfelter's new building at the corner of Fifth and Howard streets is advancing rapidly. It will be a one story brick block to house Estherville Auto Wrecking Co and others. People from nearby towns visited relatives here.
The local committee of our State Park has authority to erect a ferrie around the entire forty seven acres. County Engineer F A Macdonald and W H Biedermann of the Chamber of Commerce will oversee. The decision followed a Tuesday meeting with W E Saunders of Emmetsburg State Board of Conservation and Niles of Des Moines in charge of state park improvements. Consideration was given to purchasing Lot 7 for a proper entrance. A road project will be discussed in the coming weeks.
A Kansas City reader’s forecast claims a May frost in northern Iowa with heavy rain through May and June. The piece notes past accuracy but warns predictions may be incorrect, suggesting stock safety and general May showers as common. Also reports a divorce decree: Leola E. Mitchell grant from Wm. A. Mitchell, Dolliver, Judge Davidson presiding. Geo. Groves vs Board of Supervisors dismissed amidst equity orders.
J A Campbell an A F E clerk visited from Cedar Rapids. G H Buseman and wife drove from Pipestone Minnesota in their new car. Mrs Claude Ferguson plans a Minneapolis trip this week. A A Halleck attended a commission hearing in Watertown and later traveled with family. Art Evans to Houston for Gulf Coast R R work. Halleck and family to Gowrie on Sunday. Supt H E Allen and staff to Des Moines for a meeting. Mrs Brown left for Des Moines due to grandchild illness. Dick Wright of Iowa Falls visited Tuesday. E G McKiernan towerman at Greenville crossing died Tuesday night. Allen group went to St Paul for visit. Chas Marshall buys R L Mallory residence. Russ Perl Bemis to Tulsa soon to resume Holland Hall duties. Hazel Bemis to drive later. Harley Miller adds to his home on South Fourth. Marie Sorum attends Mrs Sidlden funeral in Bruceton today.
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