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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1923
Page
4
The Sty election ended quietly with a smaller slate of sore spots than usual. The city treasurer contest was a friendly affair and the outcome pleases all parties. Forty three applicants for motion picture censor posts failed exams over inability to define immoral, leaving many already serving with similar difficulties.
The article notes the late spring is already underway and will delay seed planting by weeks. It argues backward springs do not doom crops, as many strong harvest years followed late starts, with outcomes hinging on the growing season weather conditions.
Florida towns have abolished free camping grounds for motor tourists. Privately owned and operated campgrounds are favored as the plan works well in many places. Officials say abuse of free grounds and maintenance costs yielded no returns, prompting the shift to private enterprises.
A column notes proposed Tennessee legislation restricting stud poker to five cards and compares it to Iowa worries about similar moves. It also discusses tax protests, debt plans, and local politics including Hanford MacNider as a potential U S senator and a Florida Y M C A fundraising visit by Col Bryan.
Fragmented OCR snippet describes a harsh western scene with railroads, farmers, and profit pressures. Mentions Mavericks, Wy The fone, and a figure named Robert Vance in a troubled setting amid economic strain and ongoing freight concerns.
Miss Beulah Devary wed Donald Gage in a March ceremony at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Rev. J W LaGrayne officiated the ring service in the presence of several young people. Gertrude Devary and Lewis Harvey witnessed. Gage is a lifelong Emmet County resident near Halfa. Devary, native of Kentucky, has lived near Grover since moving to Iowa a decade ago. They will reside on the Halfa farm. The couple enjoys strong local popularity and many well wishes.
Miss Laura Harland of Dolliver marries Fred Ankrum son of Mrs E Ankrum of South 8th street. They wed at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage on March 22 with Rev W T LaGrone officiating. The couple plans to reside in the southern part of the state. Friends extend best wishes for happiness and success. Regular East Riverside Club meeting led by Mrs Gustafson features Irish stories and a housecleaning discussion. Next election of officers April 18 at Mrs Howard Haywood’s home. Members to bring poultry questions. Press Corres.
Telk and demonstration on dress making conducted by a Farm advisor with delicious refreshments served by the hostess and assisted by Mrs. Geo. Simpson and Mrs. Geo. Swanggh. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Clyde Marten on April 11. Press Correspondent.
At the regular meeting of Harmony Rebekah Lodge last Tuesday Colfax Day was observed. A short program featured Little Miss Elizabehe Cole singing a Japanese song The Jap Doll in costume. Miss Clara Hansen gave a reading and a brief history of the Rebekah Lodge highlighting Colfax Day’s significance.
At the Civics Department regular meeting held Monday at Mrs. B. J. Klein's home, the topic was school finances. Mrs. J. Lough of the school board taught the lesson, and Supt J. S. Hilliard was secured as speaker to present a full outline and discussion of the local schools' finances for patrons to hear.
Willis Grawell was chosen Master Councilor with William Bale as Senior Councilor Hermian Becker as Junior Councilor and Deemer Lee as Scribe. A public installation is planned for the second Thursday in April open to Masonic order members and DeMolay friends and relatives. The Estherville Chapter heads to Sibley Friday to install a chapter there.
Lent ends next Sunday and many churchgoers will enjoy greater pleasures. Rex Inman returns to Ames to resume studies after an arm injury. Mrs W S Jones and Miss Reba Jones visit from Sioux City to spend vacation with relatives. Several locals recover from injuries. Excavation at Steam Bakery foundation under way. Miss Clara Drey returns to close millinery stock after illness. Conductor Henry Scharfenberg resumes duties following December wreck. Mrs V N Noel and relatives visit schafenberg family. Miss Mary Morrissey resigns.
A public dance will be held at the Knights of Columbus Club Room on Monday evening April 2. Graaf's orchestra will provide the music for a night of entertainment and a splendid time.
The column lists residents with travel and illness updates. Ralph Lou hints at Ames Sale attendance while his mother battles pneumonia. Leo Mester starts at Pettit meat market. Mrs. Earl Zollar plans Iowa City visit. Mig Wilson and son visit Bar Rapids. Elva Greenfield and Clara Nelson visit Swea City. Ethel Ydager has flu. George Lyman hosts friends. Geo. Lyman and family host gatherings. Charley Hall sale draws attendance. Foshier trips to Goldfield. Gardner family moves. Ruth Edna and Marie Shutes visit grandparents near Dunnell. Rev Olmstead of Leon preaches, then visits Hurd home.
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