Community clubs hostesses and Red Cross events in Mitchell
Mitchell women led club gatherings with hostesses across several groups including the Monday Minerva Culture Club and Twenty first Century clubs. A second Red Cross benefit at Elk’s Club drew about 100 guests, with bridge and Five Hundred, prizes of breakfast foods, and nearly 30 dollars raised for Red Cross funds. Local charity work and social events continued with dancing receptions, weddings, and Sodality and Eastern Star activities noted throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
Red Cross
The
Elk’s Club
John Dobson
F. D. Gillis
Charles H. Entsminger
Paul Young
A. H. Wagner
Louis Beckwith, Jr
Red Cross Finance Committee
Kee King
Allout
Society Personalities Travel and Visits Reach Mitchell
Miss Berthastehle of Cedar Rapids visits sister Mrs J I Millen. Mr and Mrs I Wk Wilbee and daughter Mary Kibbee return from Deming NM where Ryland Kibbee is stationed at Camp Cody. Dr and Mrs G 3 Bobb back from West Palm Beach. Roy Metcalf and Miss Philis Saterlie visit Mitchell after trips to Atlantic IA and Pierre SD. Several other locals host or visit relatives in Mitchell and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berthastehle
Cedar Rapids
J. I. Millen
I. Wk. Wilbee
Mary Kibbee
Deming
N. M
Ryland Kibbee
Gamp Cody
Bobb
West Palm Beach
Fla
Roy Metcalf
Atlantic la
Gari Foster
Philis Saterlie
Pierre
Mitehell
A. J. Boehmer
Alexandria
Charles B. Tice
Elsie
Chicago
J. B. Rowley
Rowley
Leake
Rose Courtemareh
Sioux Falls
G. G. Melvee
James Jordan
Minneapolis
LaCrosse
Milwaukee
Waller Couple Celebrate Tenth Wedding Anniversary
Woonsocket society couple Mr and Mrs Rd Waller celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary last Sunday with a party hosted at Five Hundred, entertaining a company of friends.
Five Hundred Winners Tie in Village Card Party Notes
A village card evening featured Five Hundred games at seven tables with Mrs AOR Vendean sharing first prize and Mrs George Alten taking the consolation. A dainty post-play reception followed as hosts Mrs Jones Nit and Mrs MP Rie hosted another round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aor Vendean
George Alten
Jones
Nit
Te MP. Rie
Spencer Society Hosts Pricay Evening at Sanday School
Misses Mattie and Imogene Duke directed social features for a Spencer Society gathering held to benefit Mrs. Dukes Sunday school. Nearly all invited attended as meals, music, and refreshments concluded a pleasant fundraiser evening.
Lena Wenner Weds Lloyd Dini in Plankinton Ceremony
Miss Lena Wenner and Lloyd Dini united in marriage Wednesday morning at the Gathove eleves. Rev Pa Wet officiated with witnesses among relatives and guests. The couple’s reception followed at the groom’s father W. J. Dunn home, featuring a wedding breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Wenner
Lloyd Dini
Winifred Praes
Glen Quinn
Pa- Wet Suorenant
Wiel
W. J. Dunn
la Moire
N. D
Inora County
Jenningses Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Bridgewater
The informal event honored Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jennings on their silver wedding anniversary. Neighbors and friends presented silver gifts and $20, and guests enjoyed a pleasant day with a noon meal. The day featured a Shakespeare club winter social at Mrs. Anderson’s home and a family reunion hosted by Mrs. Jennie Larson for relatives visiting from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen
Frank Jlennings
Shakespeare Club
Anderson
Jennie Larson
Hone
Andrew Lindgren
Canada
Mrs Linderen
Somers Hosts Womens Needlework Guild Gathering
Mrs R Somers hosted about twenty women from the Chamberlain Society for a Montes afternoon meeting. Attendees discussed organizing for the National Needlework Guild of America to aid the poor, elected officers J W Clevercar president and others, and enjoyed piano violin selections by Evelyn Somers and Fireballeh Dainty refreshments followed. Mrs Vidrick hosted eight at bridge with refreshments, and Mrs Bingham entertained the Bridgettes on Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somers
Montes
National
Needlework Guild of America
Kachy Hemhor
Nfpa
Meo
J. W. Clevercar
Amcs
Wages Browns
Wohin Wail
Nins Whitbeck
Evelyn Somers
Fireballeh
J. Vidrick
Bridge
J. H. Bingham
Patriotic social evenings host dinner and club event
Parker Society hosted a dinner Monday with Rev and Mrs Parker Smith and family, Dr and Mrs Kaufman, and others. Mrs Pred Wilt chaired the Study club social committee with Mesdames Fanebust Morgan and Clayton as hostesses. Freddie Hill greeted guests as Uncle Sam. The night featured musi c, progressive games and light refreshments. Eight local young women held a progressive dinner Saturday visiting Fishe s Wilson Roantree and Parders for each course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackett
Parker Smith
Kaufman
Pred Wilt
Mesdames Fanebust
Morgan
Clayton
Freddie Hill
Uncle Sam
Miusie
Fishe's
Wilson’s
Roantree’s
Parder’s
Jarsing Silver Wedding Anniversary Held at Home
Emery Society reports Mr and Mrs Jas Jarding celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with about twenty five relatives and friends at their home on Sunday evening. Guests chatted and played cards, and the couple received several beautiful silver gifts before goodbyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Jarding
Queir
Local clubs host afternoon gatherings with social and Red Cross work
Murdo Society members and visitors gathered for Red Grass duties after a Thursday foray hosted by Mrs Theodore Pfalf. The Book and Thimble club met at Mrs JL C Borie with the Bay View Reading Circle program completed, then social time and Red Cross building work followed. A luncheon was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Pfalf
Galterie Club
JL. C. Borie
Bay View
Red Cross
Los:uss
Walter Willy and Elia Gray wed in Plandreau ceremony
Captain Walter Willy and Miss Elia Gray were married at Plandreau South Dakota on Saturday morning. After the ceremony they left for Des Moines to establish their future home. Willy is the son of Mr and Mrs M A Willy of this city and grew up in Wimba?l.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson—Asmussen
Inez Wilkinson
Gulfport
Miss
Lorenz M. Asmussen
Emery, S. D
Presbyterian Church
G. P. Keeling
C. Sinclair Francis
Emery
John D. Wilkinson
Guifport
Mt. Vernon
Fullerton
Walter Willy
Elia Gray
Plandreau
S.d
Des Moines
Willy
M. A. Willy
Wimbatl
Untitled wartime secretary appointed in Minnesota camp
A figure described as secretary to an unnamed MEAN SL group prior to war joined explorers after declaration. He trained at a Minnesota camp and, following the usual period, received appointment as a captain in MISS Gtas. He is identified as the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vibert Filword Gras of Pidinireay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesoty
Gtas
Vibert
Surprise Birthday Celebration for Mrs Poster
Salera Society members hosted a surprise at the Poster home to honor Mrs. Poster on her birthday. About twenty friends gathered with Mr and Mrs. Barnhart in attendance, presenting gifts as she and her husband anticipate moving into their new home after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Barnharts
Mrs. Poster
Als
Otelock
Willi Dt
Tre
Mather
Lydia Roop
Meslier Toyne
Marion Couple Wed At Gathole Parsonage In Woolneschay
Miss Helen Ipwin and George Weiland united in marriage at Gathole parsonage Woolneschay evening at seven. The bride wore crepe and carried roses. reception followed at the bride’s sister Mrs Jacob Hleb Jr’s home. After a week’s wedding trip to the Twin Villas the couple will reside on the Albert Welland farm north of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Ipwin
George Weiland
Gathole
Belt Welder
Bobe
Olstud
Jara Weiland
Coupte
Georgette Crepe
Jacob Hleb
Dear Inwin
Herried
S. 1
Iain Heintz
Jacob Hieb
Albert Weiland
Mation
Twin Villas
Albert Welland
Marion
Mitchell chapter sets new work record in early February
Mitchell's Red Grass unit reports a strong first week in February, surpassing all prior weeks since formation. The week saw 1515 articles finished in knit woods and 1313 in sewn goods, with substantial orders including 65 Douglas helmets and 60 sweaters. New captains resume work next Monday, with specific assignments for each weekday. Mt. Vernon women sent a box of knitted items and the Bethed ladies aid society donated 310.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Mitchell Gia
Minneapolis
Federal Building
Sdtads
Bethed Ladies Aid Society
Neighborhoo News Bits From Vininde and Surrounding Areas
Local items report several residents traveling for family events and business, including Dr Northeap arriving from Inferior to manage the dpi store. Snow conditions persist with drifting and heavy pack, delaying travel. The area notes a regisration push for women over 16 and ongoing county defense mobilization efforts.
Kadoka notes a week of travel and local fuel relief
The Jackson county Red Grass chapter sent a shipment worth over 600 dollars. A string of arrivals and departures includes Miss Irene and Ben in Rochester and Obvier Honse from Van Wert. Deputy Revenue Collector Pred Ray travels the district as incomes taxes loom. Olivier notes heavy east snow and Kadoka gains fuel relief as O E Stuart secures a rail car of coal at Rapid City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Red Grass
Ghimyp Gully
G. A. Graven
Rochester
Minn
Irene
Ben
van Wert
Ohio
Olivier
Boo Grifith
Deadwood
Mr. Griffilh
Itle
Kadoka
O. E. Stuart
Eael
Rapid City
Mar. Stuart
Local Social Notes Include Travels and Promotions
Mrs Warren Tucker arrived from Montana to visit relatives Mr and Mrs Mead RC Cowell reports a promotion for Walter Worth to sergeant aerial gunner in the aviation service Walter Ghitstensen reached home after a 10 day furlough stationed at Jefferson Barracks Mrs George Merkle left for Milton Oregon to visit sisters Harry Dedean and associates departed Watts after serious injury news Mrs Mo I Bryant mourns a sister death at Federal Heights Minn Glenn Aid arrived from Jacksonville Fla called home by family illness six days travelling due to rail delays He has been appointed second lieutenant in the motor trek branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Tucker
Montana
Mead RC Cowell
Avhiere
Salilets
RP Pureeon
Wiig
Valiferria Wield
Mh Worth
Texas
Walter Ghitstensen
Jefferson Barracks
Irs
George Merkle
Milton
Oregon
Mitenell
Merkle
Harry Dedean
Dean
Watts
Mo I Bryant
Pederathate
Minn
Vie
Erre
Bryant
Glenn Aid
Jackson- Ville
Pla
Local Notes and Reminders From Woonsocket Area
The notice recalls travels of residents between Woonsocket Holliden and nearby towns. It mentions Mrs Patricia Shiney visiting, Miss Lily, and Ralph Yonker driving a bus, plus Captain Col C Hayes of Wildname dying on East Seventh Street Tuesday morning. Local residents are listed visiting relatives in Chicago Minneapolis and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildiame
East Seventh Street
Ol. C. Hayes
Vivian and area briefed on local arrivals and illness
Vivian reports Mrs Holse Gormick visiting from last Saturday. Pred Herman, longtime timber yard supervisor, now works as a forestry engineer. Ellis Shoop mourns his father’s death in Nashua. J J Newman of Vivian State Bank returned from Chamberton exams. Bertha Bertele, snowbound at Reliance, returns home. Mrs Dave Gonklin brings news from Mitchell infant son improving after hospital care. HC Frost of Omana recovering from serious illness. Mrs Al Golson confined at home with grippe this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holse Gormick
Vivian
Pred Herman
Forestry Secior
Ellis Shoop
Nashua
J. J. Newman
Vivian State Bank
Chamberton
Brule County
Bertha Bertele
Reliance
Dave Gonklin
Mitchell
HC Frost
Omana
al Gblson
Armours Residents and Local News From Armour Area
Armour and Mrs J A McGawill visit Lawler Iowa. 47th field artillery units including Armour and Douglas county men have crossed the ocean aboard the Olympic. Mae Smith of Lake Andes and Edward Palmer wed. J F Faubel named manager at Eloete yards. Miss Mac Garlon travels to Scotland. Others travel to Holland Minn Lincoln Neb and Camp Funston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
47Th Field Artillery
Armour
Douglas County
Olympic
J. F. Faubel
Eloete Lumber Yards
Mae Smith
Lake Andes
Edward Palmer
James Bauer
Miles City
Mont. M. Ik
Whittaker
Holland
Minn
BR. Mckinnon
Lincoln
Neb
MckKinnon
Solin Funk
Lemmon
John Stolz
Johan Stolz
Mansbridge
Camp Funston
Wan
Local Visitors and Red Cross Work Highlight Week
Murdo NF Harrington and A F P Zickrick returned from Penver with others visiting here at the week’s start. Delmer Hunt arrived to attend his brother’s funeral and visit his parents. The Junior Red Cross is progressing with hemming towels bandages and knitting. Over Sep worth of Red Grass Seals were sold for Christmas time. The Womens committee is active in relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
A. FP
Zickrick
Penver
Cole
V. A. Jorganson
Draper
He Burns
Okaton
Joe Aul
Delmer Hunt
Battery 14Th Field Artilery
Port Sili Ohio
Wil Hunt
Red Cross
Sepworth
Womens Committee
Menno Social Notes and Local Transactions Mixed
Menno residents visit Minnesotan relatives and Milwaukee friends. John Ridomer buys 200 acres north east of Menno at 145 dollars per acre. Thompson Lorber builds cement foundations for new lumber yard in Menno. A Poland China cattle sale offers fifty does at a Monday auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Lorber Company
Anl
Menno
Simon Mettler
Kirsehenniin
Mehthoff
Busy travel and family notices fill local page
Kimbal Windsig returned from Iowa. Florence Wentry left for Chicago to join her father and mother. Joe Sobek returned to Red Lake Falls after a week with his ill mother. Mrs. Kirkpatrick went to Mitchell to assist a seriously sick sister. Mr. and Mrs. Mahoney to Mitchell. Mrs. Mahoney to undergo an operation. Mrs. Prip of Kanawha Kanawha Tenn? returned home for her mother’s illness. Rose Nichols arrived from Paw Paw Michigan for a funeral. Mrs. Andrew Hanson Jett to Caes?mia. Lamber company yard manager will reside in Gaecoma until a residence is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Windig
Florence Wentry
Chicago
Joe Sobek
Red Lake Falls
Kirkpatrick
Mitchell
W.T. Mahoney
Mahoney
Fred Prip
Murdo
Jas
Stmnitih Lamber Company
Gaecoma
Local notices and travel notes from Kennebec region
Reliance ex representative George W. White of Kennebec was in town on business Monday. Ernest Swnause dislocated his right shoulder Monday morning while handling horses. Editor Leedom of Kadloka Press was storm bound here from Saturday to Sunday due to railway suspension. Chas Beebe traveled from Mitchell late last week to attend to matters. Mrs Ruth Croonquist, visiting the Wesley Huintsman family, left Friday evening for Canada ahead of the snow blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. White
Kennebec
Ernest Swnause
Leedom
Kadloka Press
Chas
Beebe
Mitchell
Ruth Croonquist
Wesley Hiintsmian
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Minerva Culture Club
S. Grosmer
M. Bintiiti
Mitchell Study Club
Round Table Club
C. S. Osgood
Kiva
Miller
Osgood
Twentieth Century Club
P. A. Gooley
A. Jynes
M. F. Boyden
Ill
H. A. Shute
Thostess
J. BR. Wallerstedt
Rebekah
Newman Club
Sorosis Club
LeRoy Morris
Wome
Russia
E. A. Loomer
Red Crass
B. Barnard
Willam Tinwin
East Wirth Avenue
J. N. Broadbent
D. P. French
Glande Betts
Rapid Cuy
Eastern Star
Starlight Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Beulaty Lyman
J. A. Erler
Black
Myra P. Weller
Graig Wilson
Nellie Shepard
Jane Jackson
Promiers
Iesis
Ub Newnan
John
Mast
Mit Avenue
St. Soden Fine
Edison
Tve
M. H. Groselle
Willida Fritz Teld Fregh
David Bureight
Barlow, Fla
George Wold
Reno, Ney
Kate Brazzell
Aberdeen
J. M. Liberaz
J. W. Kelley
John Donnell
Hla Warner
Oscar Andres
Sodality
Young Ladies Sodality
Columbus
Florence McMullen
J. J. Fitzgerald
Trene Gosehe
Edward Shook
Pear
Geiger
J. M. Stanton
Philip McMahon
Nellie Gormley
Josephine Scott
Madeline Ruden
Atkinson
Mensch
Ada Atkinson
Milchellana Aptinir
Menseh
Dixon, Ti
the Boyles
Elise
Woodman and Wes
Becker
Dhanelle
Knights of Columbus
Emsut
Saelal
Die Macome
Lintaln
Realo Iy Dowdell
R. Fe Hazen Readine
Frank Weller
Mars
Hke
Dial and Sone
U.S VI
Orrin Martinson
Peterson Solumetee
Tieseaes Enne
Paul Sineck
Mhitencock
Ellen Plodine
Wio Jeayves
Balatin
N Mitchell
Metropolitan
Sirts
Mitchell Publishing Company
LaFont
Arnup Guise
First Avenue
Nellie McGrath
Five O'Cloth
J. Stanles
Louis Beckwith
May
I. J
Vheil
Louis Larson
West
Fifth Avenue
We Wee
Sorosis
Owne
WW. Seailin
Www. Leehan
Myra P. Welles
A. , Sweeney
Carib P. Fowler
Thimble Club
Chares Entsminger
Mary Virginia
Entsminger
WW. A. Cheliney
Virginia
Woonsocket Society
Spencer Society
Plankinton Society
Bridgewater Society
Chamberlain Society
Parker Society
Emery Society
Murdo Society
Kimball Society
Salera Society
Marion Society
R.C
Sodality Society
Knight of Columbus
Phillip McMahon
BE. M. Stanton
Neighborhoo News
Voor Dlomgenson
Vininde Cuesdiy
Switc
Ford
Hyetibier
Nareditison
Presta
Py Loe
Defias Thant
Port Sill
Stmday
Doe Ittiller
Mandday
Jennie F Haarvis
le River
Tyler
Dunion
Rip Oo Plankinton
Miletiet
Atexundure
Siamily
Robert Ce Reilly
Sioux Guy
Money
Mrtt Reilly
Miss Worothy
Sinux Gity
Northeap
Inferior
Tas
Dpi
Ot Jones County
Wis
Sarersen
Sefensones Mets
Sopersen
Cs Totin Ralls
Woonsocket
Uo Holliden
Pillings
Mont
Gad Mops
Gratin Af
Patricia Shiney
Pela- Lives
Bob. Palton
Fecam
Spans City
Mrs. Palton
Circle Wings
J. R. Warrison
Carl Vnx$eal
Glen Millicant
Artesian
Seaion
Circuit Court
J. R. Dalton
Chicevaga
Hottie
Telatives
Minnedqpie
Ralph J. Yonker
Wessington Springs
Lily
Man- Tan
W. DD. Feltz
Maggie Schnaidt
Parkston
Henry Sehmaidt
John Ridomer
J. Presziers
Warren Dimnocek
Swanton
Yankton
Wwe
Kimbal
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