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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
6
A garbled collection of captions and comments covers topics from rising gas prices and suffrage dates to theater critique and railroad talk. It references profit concerns, sugar dealers, and a Polish front dispatch, while noting a Kansas accident and maiden voyage jokes.
A proposed new Union Baptist church at Seventh and Des Moines streets is nearing completion and described as an asset to Estherville. The piece argues the building enhances the city square, boosts morale, attracts residents, and supports churches alongside schools and business. The Chamber endorses a fundraising drive to ensure the project succeeds and notes construction faced difficult conditions.
A large attendance at the Methodist Episcopal church last Sunday featured a sermon on the Spirit of Life and strong participation in singing and Sunday school. About 237 in Sunday school, with a notable orchestra program, and larger evening crowds. Dr. Frank Mossman of Morningside College will speak next Sunday, urging families and youths to attend. The Ladies' Aid holds annual officer elections. Algona district conference and related appointments will be announced. Estherville church projects and finances are praised as well managed.
Sunday morning and evening services at the Methodist church were well attended with the auditorium and Sunday school filling up. Soloists Fred Albertson and Clare Moe entertained, 229 in Sunday school, Epworth League began its season, and church groups plan a fall rally and fall campaign. An upcoming church picnic and mite box offering were announced.
The Church of Christ invites the community to Bible school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service and sermon follow at 7 p.m. Midweek gathering Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal Fridays at 8 p.m. A program will be rendered Thursday at 3 p.m. Ladies of the Aldage to meet Friday afternoon with Als. A. Bixby.
Sabbath school at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m. Theme Christian giving as seen in Mark 9 41 44 and Mark 12 41 44. Pastor T Hughes urges readers to act rightly and attend services to help themselves with God’s support.
Prior proceedings on account of any errors, irregularities, or inequalities must be made in writing and filed with the City Clerk, and the City Council after the expiration of twenty days at the first regular meeting or a special meeting will hear objections and make necessary corrections and then set the special assessment as shown in the plot and schedule. Date of first publication September 1 1920 A O Peterson City Clerk of Estherville Iowa.
Free Methodist Church announces Sabbath school at ten, morning preaching at eleven, and an evening service at 7345 with the annual conference to convene. Norwegian Lutheran Church invites all to Bible class led by Oscar Ressell at 9:30, with a missionary program and Christ centered talks planned that evening. A social gathering with tea and readings is set for Thursday afternoon hosted by local members.
Notice of filing plat and schedule in Estherville Iowa showing proposed assessments for paving on Howard Street from Sixth to Fifth, Fifth from Howard to Main, Main from Fifth to Sixth, and Main from Fourth to the RR tracks. Des Moines Asphalt Paving Co. contract dated March 6, 1920. Includes owner names and parcel assessments. objections due within twenty days after first publication.
City Clerk sets a plat and schedule of proposed assessments for paving on Howard Maple Hays Sixth Seventh Eighth and Tenth streets in Estherville Iowa. Des Moines Asphalt Paving Company built the paving twenty days after the first publication. Objections heard and special assessments corrected and approved as of 1st 1920.
A large event at Ruthven, Town celebrates a three day gathering on September 21, 22, and 92 with racing and other amusements. Local organizers promote a grand weekend of competitive events and entertainment.
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