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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1922
Page
5
Local items from Depew and nearby towns detail visits by Ed Tow and others, May baskets, a community picnic, planting at the Half a school ground, and a bridge project. Mentions guests at multiple homes, county candidates, and weather with wind and rain effects including a windmill blown down.
Last week near Depew and Halfa residents reported Mr. Lowman hauling hay from Fessler farm and a large wind storm causing power and line troubles. Ed Swanson family visited John Mack home while Pearson slough burned Friday evening, sparking fears of farm buildings on fire. Halfa High School seniors staged “In Search of Carolyn” to a good crowd, with talks of a Ringsted performance. Leonard Madden aided with farm work as Leo Madden’s brother Joe received help. Gus Anderson learned of his brother's wife’s death at Curlew with funeral set for Tuesday.
Sunday School plans a bake sale Saturday afternoon at the Mer riott hardware store with hot coffee served. Community members are invited to bring saleable or edible items.
The American Legion urges participation for Decoration Day events at 2 p.m. in front of the K P hall. A show cast is being selected and suggestions are welcome to ensure a successful program. Maurice Doyle Post highlights community impact across four towns and promotes Citizens' Military Training Camp information for ages 17 to 27, with A A Herrick at First National Bank handling applications. The group seeks a large May 30th turnout.
A local issue notes 67 attended Sunday School and a Mothers Day service with the choir offering a few specials in honor of Mother. The Ladies Aid met on Wednesday at the hall and quilting was the day’s order. The stewardship meeting shifts from May 21 to May 28 due to Rev. Marsh and Rev. Hotchkiss absence. An Estherville Epworth League evening service is planned. Al Detrick owns a newly purchased Ford. Mr Barth resigns from Hubbard Palmer Elevator Co and plans to leave early next month after nine years in the community. Boost the Sunday School attendance Sunday.
John Mathwig and daughter Esther visited Jackson Monday evening while C. E. Zeimer and family were in Fairmont on Saturday business. Henry Dreke shipped a pure bred fall pig to South Dakota Monday. Mrs. Fred Meyer and sons conducted business at Fairmont Saturday. C. R. Silcox and family attended the Jackson track meet Saturday. M. J. Larson and family were Sunday dinner guests at Pleasant View farm. Joy Horswell of Estherville bought yearling cattle near Sherburn and drove them through Monday. H. W. Woods and Art Woods with Walter Blage and Mrs. Woods were Sunday dinner guests at Cloverdale Farm. C. H. Cross and wife visited his mother in Iowa Sunday. Corn planting nears end by midweek, fodder and silage planting continues into June.
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