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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
5
Special trainer engaged for a grand Elk minstrel and cabaret show in Estherville. The event runs February 24 and 25 with over 100 local participants, combining an old time minstrel act and vaudeville cabaret acts, directed by a yet-arrived lady director.
A letter from G. FE Delavan, ex Vindicator editor, describes a West Hollywood reception for Mr. and Mrs. Hubert C. Ferry and a Wilshire district party at the $25,000 Richmond home. Estherville guests include A. C. Brown, Fred Lambertson, Marsh Lambertson, Chauncey Ammon, O. Neville, G. W. Adama, J. B. Binford, Walter Crowell, Minnie Ammon, Breese Shadle, P. L. Christiansen, Herbert Peterson, and others. Dainty refreshments accompany musical highlights by Pauline and Marion Graaf.
FP A Lonergran, deputy income tax collector, will be at the court house from February 6 to 21 to help taxpayers prepare their returns. He will assist with tax collection and the year’s exemption date.
Ethyl L. McDonald of Eagle Grove, district instructor for Bast a Star lodge, will conduct a school of instruction for North Star lodge No. 40 E. 8th Street this Wednesday evening. A picnic supper will be served and a good time anticipated. Miss Lena Rohrman returned to Maple Hill after visiting her minister in the city.
At a Mars meeting called by War Mothers last Thursday the majority favored a community memorial building. Plans include an auditorium on the first floor, offices for Legion and Red Cross, a public dining room, and a basement gymnasium with showers and recreation room. Funding would come from taxation and donations. A committee including J B Horswell L L Bingham A O Paterson B M Coon Andrew Smith Francis Kennedy and Roy Buckingham was appointed to work with the Service Star Legion executive board to develop plans.
Estherville high school basketball team defeated Lake Park 22 to 18 at the local gym last Friday in a fast second half rally. The Gazette notes the locals matched strength with giants, overcame a 9 to 6 halftime deficit, and aims for another win when Spencer visits Friday with the season’s momentum hinged on continued late speed and teamwork.
Two men died in Estherville during the past week with pneumonia and complications from prior illness. Allan Mahood of Perry Missouri, age about 30, died February 6 after smallpox and a subsequent cold. George Lyman Holmen of Estherville, age 34, died February 6 after a long illness. he was married to Carrie Duff and survived by two children and several siblings. Funeral details were announced, with services set for Saturday at 1 PM.
News reaches press that Supt Green will depart Rock Taland March 15 for transfer to the Nebraska division with headquarters at Fairbury. He has led the Dakota division for almost two years, succeeding Haldeman. H. F. Allen will become the new superintendent of the division, bringing extensive railroad experience. The Green family will relocate by March first. neighbors extend a warm welcome to Allen and his family.
Estherville ladies formed the Thursday Musical Club to raise local music standards. Meetings will be on the first and third Thursdays at members' homes. Membership includes active, literary, and student groups, with officers Miss Marie Harker president and Mrs J E Stockdale vice president.
Miss Sarah Greenhalgh arrives Sunday the 15th to assume duties as Emmet County school nurse. Sent by Red Cross HQ in Chicago, her presence addresses a critical need as flu and smallpox cases rise. Mrs Chag Fordyce of Port Dodge is visiting town.
One hundred forty two teachers were counted in Emmet County with 126 attending the County Teachers Institute and Study Center in the city over Thursday to Saturday. The program impressed with strong faculty, excellent attendance, and cooperative effort. musical numbers by the High School Orchestra and Chorus, and lectures by J W Cable who was ill, marked the event as a grand success despite sickness in Armstrong.
List of marriage license applicants including Earl A. Fé pil Tipton with Laura A. Pendergast Springdale and several couples from Estherville Ringsted Armstrong Emmetsburg Whitten and Clinggy with partners, detailing names and hometowns for the period through February 5.
Milo Hausner operates a butter business from the L. G. Thompson building and markets a high quality product. He reports earnings from several sales and commands top prices, earning praise as a hard worker. Helen Sullivan reported ill with smallpox.
C A Torrence was badly injured while hauling gravel near C H Browns west of town when a broken drive shaft burr caused loss of control. His car backed down a hill and off a high bridge burying him under gravel for over half an hour. He was taken to Paul Petersons home then to a local hospital with severe internal injuries and a broken back. Slow recovery reported. Tom Nivison touted for sheriff as primaries near. War Mothers service star legion discussed with little change in officers.
The Come-Back fund offers fifty nine prizes for three best essays. Three cups and medals go to winning schools and students, with the rest distributed among county districts. Winners will travel to Washington to receive awards from the Secretary of War. Open to all American school pupils, age unverified, with no entry fee. Essays due February 20, 1980, in classrooms.
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