Estherville Homecoming Parade Draws Record Crowd
The 1922 Estherville Homecoming was a historic success with a giant parade at 10 am, over 100 amusement features and elaborate floats. Ruby Newhall won best judge’s prize for first place, with many civic groups, churches, and lodges represented. The morning ball game fell to Fairmont 14 to 3, while Estherville later beat Jackson 3 to 4 in a tight afternoon contest. Prizes were awarded in foot races for boys and girls, with multiple winners named across age groups.
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Estherville
Ruby Newhall
Francis Osgood
L. M. Christenen
Rock Island
Willis Gruwell
Ford
Clarence Golta
Russ Miller
Claude Willey
Teneiies
P Suncay
M. & St. L. Railway
Bis
Boy Scouts
Lh. DD. A. Ro
Chamber of Commerce
Estherville Township
Township
Miest
Pat Griffen
Clavioh Herry
Eevore
McTime
Baie
Moose
Farm Bureau
Otte Lasser
Retief Corps
Service Tar Legion
Ota Business
Geoid Star Legion
I. Alvery
A. A. Herrick
Court House
Fairmont
Jackson
Jerry Wood
Darwin Erickson
Geo. Schryver
Theo Ray
Paul Coon
Ethel Gustafson
Rock Island Picnics Held Next Sunday
A community picnic day is planned on Spirit Lake shore with railroad crews and families helping transport attendees. The event features base running by P. Kelsay and Ben Kel say, free acts by the Bell-Thazere Trio, band concerts, and a ten-round boxing match between Phil Longo and Glenn Milligan, judged by local spectators as among the city's best exhibitions.
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Spirit Lake
Revierville
Vrailhead
Hany
P. Kelsay
Ben Kelsay
H. Lennox
Bell-Thazere
Manly
Phil Longo
Des Moines
Glenn Milligan
Sioux City
Miss Virginia Voorhies Wins In B Contest
The Vindicator and Republican judges listed winners from Estherville in the B contest Friday night. Miss Virginia Voorhies, daughter of Rev. Voorhies, won first prize of twenty five dollars and an extra twenty five for a new subscription, totaling fifty dollars. Second went to Miss Pearl Sweet with ten dollars. third to Nels Holm with two dollars. fourth to Mrs. Katherine Ford with three dollars. sixth to Mrs. Walter Davis with one dollar. The top list winner included the name 2a, and the fourth of July observances were noted for upcoming celebrations with chautauqua programs and local entertainments.
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Virginia Voorhies
Rev. Voorhies
Presbyterian Church of
Estherville
Pearl Sweet
Myr
W. V. Sweet
Nels Holm
Katherine Ford
G. W. Cogswell
Walter Davis
Terriwathe
Dr Ballard Emmet County Physician of Note in City History
Dr Ballard a prominent Roentgenologist and educator linked to the University of Nebraska and multiple Omaha hospitals. The article traces his early life in Emmet County, medical training at the University of Michigan, and career milestones including practice in Omaha and contributions to medical societies.
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Garding Ballard
Leoehile Ot
Psd
Jett
Ballard
Qhae Poond
Iowa
Gehoot Tos
Dvuv
Brown and
Gi Rapids
Eed
Baberd
Omaha
Chienea
Pat
Pheatre
Beildne
University of Nebraskas
University Hospital
Nebraska Alethodist Hospital
Wise Memorial Hospital
Swedish Mission, Hospital
Nebraska State
Nebraska Medical
He Rother
Cgeutae
Myes
Boone CL Fullenwader
Huron
Dahide Roe
Estherville Celebrates with Fireworks and Boxing Event
Large crowd estimates exceed fifteen thousand at a city celebration featuring a fireworks display and boxing spectacle. Harley Tambert named general chair for the event, praised for leadership and organization. A wrestling match was pulled, replaced by boxing after contracted wrestlers failed to appear in Minneapolis.
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Mfr
Harley Tambert
Estherville
Minneapolis
Ole Danielson Dies at Cherokee Hospital
Ole Danielson died Sunday June 18 at State Hospital in Cherokee. His son Joe of this city traveled to Cherokee to attend the funeral.
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Ole Danielson
Cherokee
Joe
Eli Haworth of Armstrong Dies Suddenly
Eli Haworth a longtime Armstrong resident died suddenly on the 16th from heart disease at age sixty seven. He lived in Armstrong for twenty five years and his death is reported as expected to end.
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Eli Haworth
Armstrong
Honew Violin Completed for Tartén
A violin dubbed among the best in the field is completed after months of work for Tartén. The instrument shows fine tone, balanced construction, and holds high promise for orchestral use. The maker notes a market value around five hundred dollars for the finished violin.
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Vielin
Mary Vere
Proseris
Ieee
Emul
Chautauqua Sets Tent Near High School Grounds
Patrons are assured the auditorium tent will sit east of the high school buildings beside North Sixth street. The site on high ground is near the business district and proved satisfactory when used there four years ago.
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Chautauqua
Estherville Amusement Company Formed
Raymond Post Harold Erb and Montie Bushnell form the Estherville Amusement Company to operate refreshment and amusement stands at celebrations and parks, aiming to profit during the summer. He buys an After Dinner cigar.
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Raymond Post
Harold Erb
Montie Bushnell
Estherville Amusement Company
Mrs C M Bixby Dies After Long Illness in Estherville
Christina MacLean born Aug 4 134 at Gavan near Glasgow died in Estherville Iowa June 22 1922 aged 57 years ten months and nineteen days Survived by husband C M Bixby five children Kenneth MacLean and siblings in New York Panama Minneapolis and Estherville Funeral held at Methodist church with Rev LaGrone and Rev Hurley burial at Eastside cemetery Mrs Bixby known for mercy work and church involvement
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Christina MacLean
Gavan
Glasgow
Scotland
Estherville
Iowa
America
Kenneth MacLean
C. M. Bixby
John
Harry
Fort Dodge
Willie
Casenavia
Wis
Sybil
Florence
Minneapolis
John MacLean
New York City
Neil MacLean
Panama
Wayburn Johnson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
J. W. LaGrone
Hurley
The
Baptist Church
Eastside Cemetery
Hutchinson ICF Cream Co Opens Factory Here
Mr Hutchinson of the Hutchinson Companies Cedar Rapids visited Hutchinson to select a site for a new ice cream factory. He secured three location options and plans to finalize soon. Ralph Rosseau, previously in charge at Low Falls, will oversee the new Cedar Rapids operation.
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Hutchinson
Hutchinson Companys
Cedar Rapids
Annd
Ralph Rosseau
Lowa Falls
Getallisbieert
Lowe
Ft. Woltt Thistle Tytets
VYHERVILLE TOURIST PARK DISCUSSED FOR CITY PROVIDENCE
An Estherville plan outlines a tourist park with camping space and city water. It notes free access for visitors and a polite critique of municipal tax support while towns nationwide race to improve tourist accommodations.
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Weil
Estherville
Chamber of Commerce thanks volunteers for Homecoming success
In behalf of the Chamber of Commerce I thank each person who helped with the Homecoming Celebrations. H. M. Lambert, Chairman.
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Chamber of Commerce
H. M. Lambert
Rock Island foreman CHAS POWELL badly scalded on duty
CHAS POWELL, night foreman at the Rock Island round house, was severely scalded on one side of his face and neck early this morning. After treatment his mobility returned though he remained in considerable pain.
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Chas
Powell
Rock Island Round House
Estherville Chautauqua Opens Friday
The Redpath Vanter Chautauqua opens in Estherville Friday featuring Homer C. Boblett on Farm Problems to attract farmers. Robert Cousins of Cedar Rapids will speak on The Grim Glory and Costs of Fags. Season tickets at two dollars offer value, encouraging local support and guarantors.
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Homer C. Boblett
Robert Cousins
Cedar Rapids
Estherville
Soliviturs Otter
Yeoman Home Could Bring School for Orphans to Estherville
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen seeks a city to house a new one thousand acre site combining home and school for fatherless and motherless children. Estherville is favored after a recent visit by an organization official who believes the city offers ideal conditions. Further details to follow.
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Brotherhood of American Yoeele
Genine
Estherville
Lutheran Congregation Service Notice
Sunday July 2 at 10 30 a m English language divine service followed by 11 30 a m Sunday school J E Andreak pastor conducts the service and church activities for the Lutheran congregation.
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Say Nehool
J. E Andreak
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Role Danielson
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Lutheran Congregation
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