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Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1916

Page

3

Marriages Grace Decorah Area With Three Nuptials

In Decorah area news, Miss Leila Enger wed Paul Headington at her parents home with Rev. Willett officiating. Irene Moody and Hans Roeberg also tied the knot in Rochester with reception back in Decorah. Florence Gertrude Hovey will wed Oscar Alfred Vick in Madison township as a triple anniversary celebration honors Ole P. Hovey and Clara Hanson and Charles Hanson with a large gathering and reception at the Hovey home.

Leila A. Enger Paul Headington M. Willett C. O. Enger Wm. Headington Canoe, Township Canon City Colo Rochester Minn Irene Moody Hans Roeberg William Naeseth Decorah O. P. Hovey Madison Township Florence Gertrude Oscar Alfred Vick Ole P. Hovey Clara M. Hanson Charles M. Hanson Jane Sander Mrs. Hovey Mrs. Hanson Rev.l. B. Torrison Miss Hove Mr. Vick N. E. L. Parsonage Hovey

Luther CoppeD Opener

Luther defeats Dubuque Independent 51 to 1 in opening basketball game as Natvig scores 15 baskets and Larson 5. Bronstad shines at left guard with Pat Lee contributing three baskets. Streeter sidelined by knee. Tonight Luther hosts the Cheyenne Indians in Decorah with a large fan turnout expected.

Natvig Larson Bron‘stad Pat Lee Qualley Tallakson Rotto Streeter Cheyenne Indians Carlisle and Haskell Luther Decorah

Irving Public Program Captivates Irving Literary Society

The Irving Literary Society held its annual public program in Luther Auditorium on a cold December evening. The Glee Club performed Soldiers Chorus from Faust and Encore Sweet Eulalie, with remarks by President Lone. A flute solo Pa pillon was played by C B Yivisaker and brother, followed by Carl P Birkele on patriotism. Harald Peterson recited Danny Deever. Ove Preus presented The Spectator with jokes. Olafson Juve dialog from Sheridan's School for Scandal entertained, and April Fools featured a short playlet by Kvale Kiland Jorgenson with lively laughter.

Irving Literary Society Luther Auditorium Glee Club Carl P. Birkele Danny Deeiver Harald Peterson Ove Preus C. M.olafson Emil Juve Sheridan School For Scandal Paul J. Kvale Edwin Kiland Alph L. Jorgenson

Christmas in the churches celebrates in Decorah with trees and programs

Decorah churches prepare Christmas observances across Congregational Grace Episcopal and Sunday schools. The Congregational program features a Santa visit, a morning sermon The Unspeakable Gift, cantata The Story of Bethlehem, and Kingdom Gifts by the Sunday School with gifts for Council Bluffs orphans. Grace Episcopal holds a Christmas tree service December 23, Advent sermons, Christmas Day Holy Communion, and a December 31 morning prayer with a Christmas music program led by the choir and soloists. The text lists numerous hymns, anthems, solos, and recitations performed by church members and youth groups.

Decorah Christ H. Ernest Nichol J. C. Macy Bethlehem Grace Epis Rectory Gagelseasty Lackland Mabel Kraft Wteninevere Long Street Merle Cook United Lutheran Church Glesne

Death of Mrs. Mary J Blair at Mason City

Mrs. Mary J Blair aged 68 died at 919 North Jefferson Mason City Sunday morning December 10 from paralysis after a prior stroke. She had lived in the city twenty two years and was active in the Woman's Relief Corps. Survived by four children Mrs Jessie Ellison Prentis Wis Mrs Myrtle Sanders Mason City Charles F Blair Decorah and F S Blair Sioux City.

Mason City Times Mary J. Blair W. H. Sanders North Jefferson Avenue Jessie Ellison Prentis Wis Myrtle Sanders Mason City Charles F. Blair Decorah F. 8. Blair Sioux City

Tavener Bros Begin Ice Delivery Amid Seasonal Outlook

Tavener Bros toured the streets on Tuesday with broad smiles as they deliver new winter ice. They could not say when the annual ice harvest would start due to upcoming changes by year’s end, but prospects look good. Sugary treats at Home Made Candies, Sweet Shop.

Tavener Bros

Civilization Underlined at the Star for January 10 and 11

Manager Relf announces the big 1917 season pick Civilization to be shown at the Star theatre January 10 and 11 with matinee and night shows. The film cost about a million dollars to stage and features a full company with musical direction sound effects and accessories. Top city prices are one dollar but Relf offers a popular price for this presentation. Further details will follow in city papers before the show.

Relf Iace Star Theatre Fuller

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