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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1934
Page
2
A long newspaper column laments highway crashes and urges a shift from limited safety campaigns to a broad public effort. It cites rising auto fatalities, criticizes careless drivers, and calls for a unified safety push led by the public to curb drunken and reckless driving. It also notes local fund uses and political chatter amid election reflections.
Franklin Parker Stockbridge argues democracy, though imperfect, has sustained over 150 years in the United States and, despite flaws, has lifted the poorest nations into wealth and spread civilization and comfort to more people than any other system. He contends no system is perfect but democracy remains the strongest human-relations model.
A satirical broadside argues most troubles stem from rushing to force outcomes, citing Russia, Italy, and Germany under dictatorship. It praises gradual education and evolution over swift reforms, warns against strong reliance on folkways, and critiques church meddling in economic reforms while stressing faith in measured change. Memorial notices for Nels Sanford Vorland and local society notes follow, listing births, moves, and community names.
Miss Irene Heyer and Miss Dorothy Nourse spent the weekend in Iowa City with friends. Several visitors from Des Moines Minneap olis Chicago and other cities were noted at local homes over the weekend. Families from Algona Slater and Garner traveled to storms Lake and Sioux City regions for visits and Armistice day gatherings.
A long list of grade school exhibit winners is documented, naming students by town and project such as health posters, geography booklets, arithmetic booklets, language booklets, and maps. Schools include Estherville Dolliver Halfa Roosevelt Lincoln and Emmet Consolidated with numerous students and first second third place winners.
The speaker reflects on human progress toward perfection and rejects quick salvation, choosing to reread John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress for enduring guidance and inspiration.
Mrs Elizabeth Dock of Jasper Minnesota was toasted with a bridge party hosted by Mrs Matt Scholtes. Three tables played with Mrs Dock taking high score and guest prizes while Mrs Wesley Dunham earned the consolation prize. Attendees included Mrs Dock Mrs Bagan Mrs J M Kiefer and others.
Mrs. Lee Eveleth and Mrs. Glenn Burhart presided Thursday at the Crescent Country club gathering held at the Eveleth residence. Program leader Mrs. George Frank led the session and a luncheon followed. Next meeting is set for December 14 at the Higgins home with Mrs. John Higgins and Mrs. Henry Oleson hosting. Present were Mrs. Arthur Yates, Mrs. Henry Oleson, Mrs. Harold Carlson, Mrs. Bert Swanson, Mrs. H. Cross, Mrs. George Swanson, Mrs. Fred Sternberg Jr., Mrs. Robert Daggett, Mrs. Milo Davis, Mrs. Harold Carlson, Mrs. Fred Sternberg Jr., and Mrs. Oscar Carlson.
Mrs Geo Conley hosted a one o clock luncheon for the A B club at her home Saturday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Warren Pullen Mrs Geo Nichols Mrs A H Davidson Mrs E I Sandrol Mrs Sam Collins Mrs Bert Barber and guest Mrs W W Wilson.
The Estherville public library receives One Hundred Years of the Iowa Presbyterian Church published under Rev W M Evans direction. Evans, former local pastor, edited the history tracing Iowa Presbyteries and Synods from 1852 to 1931, with a Golden Jubilee data drive initiated by Synod in 1929.
In the Iowa race Republicans claimed victory with Frank P. Woods reelected to Congress, Tom Nivison elected sheriff, Auditor Root reelected, and Bingham, E. H. Hanson, and Recorder Hersberg retained their posts. Local news notes Burt Jones closed a deal for a feed store on South Sixth Street. Mrs Sam Warner visited Waterloo to see her son Charles who had a leg broken in a runaway last week. John Sandren returned from a two week trip through Ohio and Indiana.
Forty years ago the Northern Vindicator notes Charlies Roothag resigning from F J Randall to return to school and Ira Robinson taking his place. A fire at Superior destroyed the livery barn with twenty five horses and all but one buggy. Emmetsburg cast 426 votes and Estherville 491 votes in last week’s municipal election.
Thirty years ago the Emmet County Telephone Company, granted a franchise at last week’s election, will start work immediately and strive to have the system running quickly. A renewed petition seeks a rural route west and southwest of the city, with service to begin December 15 as route 6. Carl Jeglum, a Huntington merchant, was in town Monday.
The Crim residence hosted a Sunday family reunion with honoree and daughter plus many relatives. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs C K Luikart and son Kenneth from Minneapolis. Estherville attendees listed: Willard and family Crim, George Robb, Evan Higgins and son Bobby, L E Crim and family, Hogan Hoganson and family, and Mrs William Luikart.
The North Star chapter O E S holds a regular meeting Wednesday evening at the Masonic hall. Refreshments will be served after the meeting by a committee of Mr and Mrs Ralph McKay, Mr and Mrs A A Halleck, Mrs E M Wilkin, Mrs Harry Simpson, Mrs V J Beaum an, Miss Marion McAffee, Mrs Wm R Anderson and Mrs O L Wickens.
A general Wo m an s club meeting was held at Mrs. Romaine Sondrol s home with American Home department members in charge of the program. An executive board meeting occurred at 2 45 and a general business session at 3. Mrs J P Clark gave a reading and Miss Anna Doud presented the play Free Silver. Tea followed hosted by several members. program committee named.
A local column from November 7 1884 reports the courthouse nearing occupancy and ongoing home construction by S Hedges Ed Nourse and Geo Sikes. W H Foote and wife move into town boosting local society. J W Lough repainting his Sixth Street business, soon a John Miller meat market. T W Carter hires Charley Bemis as clerk and tinner. N B Egbert travels to Pipestone via the new Burlington line.
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