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Local notes from Ruthven and Canton area church events
S Becker visited West Bend. Albert Johnson spent Sunday at Burnettsburg. J B Dotliver to speak at Geistinger Friday evening. Eth Martin Myhre went to Estherville to visit his brother. Rev Southwell preached here after returning from Hetherville. Norwegian Lutheran church choir gifted a writing desk to Taodis Ouiundson. Dedication of Norwegian Lutheran church at Canton on Oct 23 with president Lloyvine preaching. Pastor QOJ Vofsted served 25 years. W T Mathers plans to farm again in US county, leaves mid next month. Chas Martinsen nearly struck by train. only wheel damage. Mr and Mrs J C Tipp returned from Albert City, Minn. Bookman of Ruthven Appeal, a Democratic auditor candidate, visited. Surprises for Mr and Mrs sei Das Spurrier before Dakotа departure. Dr Tas Unesian gave an elegant invisible chair as keepsake. Graettinger cited for street lighting system. Ruthven notes similar. Ruthven residents urged hustle to avoid darkness. J C Kent has corn to sell. Mr and Mrs S Barringer visited Ruthven Wednesday.