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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
4
The editor urges quicker adoption of hard surfaced roads in Emmet County citing cold weather, drainage, and prior success in Illinois. He argues proper construction can resist freezing, with gravel supplies available locally, and suggests starting with a mile as an experiment this year before a broader campaign in 1920.
The Center Point Independent notes Lt. Gov. E R Moore is expected to announce a bid for Iowa governor on the Republican ticket next year. It praises his businesslike approach, time as Water Works chair, and potential strength among candidates. The piece frames Moore as the strongest candidate in current surveys.
Gruver and Maple Hill churches staggered schedule with Sunday School and worship times. May activities include a banner month goal, a Syrians aid box, and a May Evangelical Lutheran service in American language. Methodist planning Great Centenary Reception and Knights of King Arthur class planting a memorial.
An Estherville church hosts a program at 8 PM with Dr. Frank Empey and Supt. Clege in attendance. The evening features a principal address, choir, and orchestra music by the S. S. orchestra, a male quartet, Misa Moe, and Mrs. Gaard. Members and friends are urged to attend as part of the community’s regard for the new college president.
A Presbyterian church reports higher attendance at Mothers Day services with music by Mr. Artson and Mrs. Birney praised as fitting and effective. Plans are set for a June 8 Children’s Day program. Sept Roudebush notes an anticipated attendance of at least three hundred, urging members to boost turnout. A Sunday trip to Armstrong was postponed to next week hoping for better road conditions.
The Mothers Day services were well attended with morning and night lectures deemed exceptionally good. The choir’s special music was highly appreciated. Attendance is expected to rise as weather and roads improve. Ladies Aid meets Friday May 16 with Mrs C E Person. bring own work. Prayer meeting Thursday evening and choir practice follow. Free Methodist Revival continues with preaching at 8. Rev Williamson of Boone Tow s W Sealf.
Sunday broadcasts at 10 A M and 4 P M include Reading Wine Gronstal Review and vocal solo by Dorothy Ada Storhow. September topic discussion by Mayme Tangen. Thursday prayer at 8 P M. Coote meeting Friday 7 45. Confirmant class Saturday S S Berge.
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