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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
5
Manager Henry Grant states the Grand Theatre will reopen this Saturday after wind damage. A five reel Wallace Reid feature Alias Mike Moran headlines the program with Fatty Arbuckle in The Hayseed. Matinee in afternoon, shows at night, and renewed hopes for smooth sailing.
Chas Johnson the new night cop says he will stir activity in the city this summer. Formerly a Rock Island fireman he survived a severe Ellsworth railroad accident. Johnson has begun addressing speeders and vows to curb reckless driving as spring arrives. Superintendent Sunderlin is re elected to head the local schools with Prof Kerley on nine month terms.
By F. H. Sanderlin. The article argues teachers face a mass exodus with 140000 quitting and 35000 classrooms opening without teachers. It links pay, funding, and public support to education quality, noting falloff in normal school enrollments, rising salaries, and the need for stable, well trained teachers to secure the nation’s future.
Ernest Krohn, badly injured at the bakery last Sunday morning, will not lose his hand and arm according to a hospital report. He is progressing, gaining strength daily, and doctors hope for a full recovery so he may soon be about again.
The Women's Glee Club will sing Friday at the Presbyterian Church under the Young People’s Society. The group is making a long tour as part of the state and year’s schedule, with many towns on their visit list.
Mrs H. Greig of this city was elected state treasurer of the Iowa D A R at the Clinton convention. She has long aided D A R circles and is active in the local chapter. The convention featured Gen Connner’s reception and talks. Her election brings honor to her and to the city.
Peterson a Rock Island section laborer and city resident was struck by an eastbound freight at 2 10 pm and died ten minutes later. He attempted to move a section car from the track but the train bore down and a pilot beam fractured his skull. Fireman Bevard and crew aided him and Dr Hessian arrived too late. The foggy day concealed distance as the engine crew claimed warning signals were sounded.
Attendees report a helpful program at the Northwest Town Teacher's Association gathering in Fort Dodge held Thursday through Saturday. Speakers included Supt. J R McAnelly of Spencer, John Burke, Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis, and Dr. Chas W Flindt with Marie Sorum leading the superintendent section. About nine hundred members attended the Fort Dodge event, with a thousand at the concurrent Sioux City meeting.
A. M. Huffman and son John sold their Swea City garage business to H. D. Skinner of Estherville. Skinner took possession Monday after the voicing was finished and will reside in Mrs. W. R. Jacobs’ home with Mrs. Skinner. Skinner, a former Rock Island engineer, comes with good local recommendations. The Huffmans plan to move to Eldora to aid Mrs. Huffman’s aging mother. The community notes regret their departure, praising them as fine neighbors.
Passion Week will be observed with nightly services beginning Tuesday through Friday at four churches. Speakers include Rev. I. J. Young at the Presbyterian, Rev. J. Arthur Hurley at the Methodist, Rev. Gilbert Voorheis at the First Christian, and Rev. J. W. LaGrone at the Presbyterian. Special music aims to enhance evangelism and consecration, as Interchurch World Movement unites denominations to stir domestic and foreign mission efforts. Local pastors invite their congregations and others to participate.
Editor and Mrs. Nichols arrived home Tuesday from a winter in Florida. They enjoyed the trip and report a tan to rival eastern society, and Nichols resumes his duties at the Vin dicator and Republican with renewed vigor.
The report states Arnold's Park has been sold by Dr. A L Peck to three men whose names are known but not disclosed The sale includes about thirty acres the hotel store buildings bathhouse and all real and personal property Spencer man to be manager Spencer Reporter Wee E B Higley Died At Mason City E B Higley Spencer resident long ago died Saturday night at Mason City aged eighty eight He was born October 24 1882 in Windham Portage Ohio and married Miss Julia M Clark November 7 1853 His wife died in 1908
Regular Service Star Legion meeting at K P Hall on Thursday April 1 at 2 30 p m Full attendance requested Dues for 1920 payable at this meeting Mothers urged to bring filled boy in service applications A covered lunch will be served Social time follows Elmer Swenberg of Duncell was taken to city hospital for operation last week and is recovering nicely
Victor Scalf, son of the Free Methodist Church pastor, wed Miss Margaret Scherer of Welcome Minnesota on a Wednesday evening at the parsonage with the groom's father officiating. The event highlights local society as a notable marriage among county residents.
A quiet Saturday ceremony united Ted I. Mannen of Mount Vernon Illinois and Misa Emir Lewis of Rock Rapids Iowa in a home setting at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev J W LaGrone officiating. The couple departed by auto for their new home near Gridley.
Last Monday at the Free Methodist parsonage Mr. Robert F. Busby of Kerwin Kansas married Mrs. Elizabeth J. Franklin of this city. After the ceremony refreshments were served and the couple left on the Rock Island for Popular Bluffs Missouri to make their home. The groom is sixty eight and the bride is sixteen years younger. The bride is well known here with many friends.
George Meyer of Ringsted and Mildred De Lawyer of Graettinger were married at Rev. J. W. La Grone’s Methodist Episcopal Church. The groom is a son of Henry Meyer, a Ringsted farmer, and Mrs De Lawyer is the daughter of Henry De Lawyer. A supper and bazaar followed at the Christian Church. A new dray line, W Waechter, will operate in Spirit Lake with an Oldsmobile truck from Sioux City.
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