Mitchell and Round Table Club Events Span A Busy Week
Elsie Gallander notes a packed Mitchell area schedule with art club programs, study circles, and social gatherings at the Elks Club House. Attendees included Mrs. J. Walrath, Miss Lidaeid, Miss May Smith, and many hostesses, withחש varied programs and a 25-cent Red dress fundraiser benefiting the Mitch Chapter fire relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CLUS
Mitchell Art Club
Ieoree Uaelsin
Oseary
Martin Wider
Jaharles
Toddston
Mostess
May Smith Maeazine
Nailiieti
Lidaeid
A. Betts
J. C. Walrath
T. J. Spansier
J. J. Anderson Mitchel
Chivisty
Chiristy
S. A. Wise
Prin Bobo
J. Noble Ditiier
Goodlock
Ela
Patterson. Dudder
Thurston
Lene
M Minty
Elahoustess
Addin ‘Tiffany
Millen
Tunney
George Rowley
Elks Club
AL Teimbreis
Mets
Jidin
Q’donnell
Harty
Mhenrys Herman
Walter Kerr
Jay Dundas
Sountis
Annisttine
Cerda Rapids
Dia
Rasenstueh
Ory Hy Neb
J ° Wielkhoan
Ad Cnoduth SS. Ty
Mopputton
Jenry Herman
John W Shelby
G. G. Melee
Tots Welch
G. A. Bower
Anni Bell
Ted Cross
Village Social Notes and Club Meetings Recap
A hearty social night featured patriotic songs and refreshments hosted by Mrs Mayer’s group. In subsequent events Mrs Evans hosted a dinner and the Lincoln School Parent Teachers circle met with 26 attendees for an engaging discussion and student songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une In
Stuall Sons
Mayer
Las Hess
Leachers Circle
Lincoln School
Ving PS
Farnsworth
Amuic
Red Cross tax hypothesis gains favor at parties
Proposals from Miteloedl to tax guests at parties to fund a Red Cross treasury gain support among local finance committee members. A 26 cent levy was reported at a recent event, while a 27 dollar contribution funded the Red Cross. Some clubs already avoid compensated refreshments, preferring a small per guest fee. Esther MeElroy wed Clinde W. Betts at Mall City, with only close relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Med Tross
Sime
Fie Waomen
Tilianee Committee
Mitchell social notes and visits this week
Misses and Mrs. visiting from Aberdeen, Springfield, Mason City, and Spokane stay at local homes. Residents from Everett and Wisconsin relocate to 840 Me- Cate street. Mrs. Johnston, former Hath Krowtes, to be remembered. A secret November engagement in Pierre surfaced two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Wally
Chote
Mere
Woo
Bhiin
Wverett
Washi
Cate Street
Mir Bhiin
Mitchell Chamber of
M RB
Dodds
Aberdeen
Ains. A
Selim Alsene
J. M. Stanton
M. Shook
Mitchell
Mason City
Will Johnson
Waren
S. J
Wis
Mary Knowls
Johnston
Hath Krowtes
Birthday honors at Methodist church dinner
Mrs. Broan hosted a dinner honoring her son Gerald's 47th birthday at the Methodist Church. Pink and white decorations set the scene, and Gerald received four cameo scarfs from classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broan
Hoiseapal Ehurch
Gerald
Rebekah Todee
Wessington Springs
Frank Hall
Wits
Sherman Janethe Oelte
A. R. McConnell
Artesian
Alexandria Society Celebrates Mrs Hume Pwamley Birthday
Last Friday January 38 the Alexandria Society marked the seventy first birth anniversary of Mrs Hume Pwamley with a surprise from her children and grandchildren. About thirty relatives and friends gathered at an informal gathering in the Cranine with miduet and an oyster supper. Members of the Modern Woodmen of America and the Royal Neighbors of America attended alongside families for a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hume Pwamley
Twamley
Social gathering honors Mrs Simon at Park home
Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Peler I Simon hosted a party for town youth in Honorise Sisters circle at Mrs J V Nelson home last week. Members voted to omit fancries serving to conserve food and focus on wartime articles. The next meeting is planned for January 24 at Mrs J C Peas home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peler i. Simon
Simon
J. VT
Nelson
J. C. Peasl
Kimball Couple Wed in Calgary Alberta Event
Miss Jennie Porter and Burton Det of Ply His Alberta were married at Calgary Alberta. They arrived to visit Burton’s mother Mrs Susanna Peters and plan a California visit before returning to Three Where Mr Peters operates a hotel. Miss Mary Wannamaker wed John Krogman at the bride’s brother Ralph Wannamaker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Deteps
Jennie Porter
Ply His
Alberta
Caleary
Susanna Peters
California
Peters
Mary Wannamaker
John Krogman
Ralph Wannamak
Neighborhood News Highlights Local Social and Civic Events
The community reports visits among residents including Mrs Gene and Mrs Paul in Wennehber, and Miss Whittle returning from Minneapolis. Epworth league basket social at the Methodist church netted about 15 dollars. Red Cross work continues at the courthouse with many items supplied and distributed. Local officers were elected for the Murdo home guard and new lighting installed in the Jones County courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bode
Ava
Geneso Oul Welinee
Paul Rheieid
Wennehber
Dsane Whittle
Fer
Mars
I AI. Weatz
Minneapolis
Themis Laurie
M. L. Litesas
Noel Selzer
BE. A. Thome
Jones County Court House
A. J. Johnson
Heenie
Niiiad
Jor
MVS
Vanine
Sahigwio
Faump Green
Gharlothe
Bureau of Supplies
Madee Kerlin
Lincoln
Neb
Farmers Institute Notes And Social Totals In Menno
Menno A farmers' institute met in Menno on Thursday. Mrs. J. os. Headley has been ill with erysipelas but is improving. Eastview school basket social raised 260 for the local Red Cross. John Suess returned from Minneapolis after attending a furmberman's convention and related meetings. Helmuth Sehnaidt took his brother to Seoth then to Iowa. Gust Koerner left for an extended visit to Lodi and Gal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Menno
J. Os. Headley
Eastview
The
Red Cross
John Suess
Minneapolis
Helmuth Sehnaidt
Herbert
Seoth
Towa
Gust Koerner
Lodi
Gal
Belvidere Home Guard Receives 48 Will Consignment
The Belvidere Home Guard company received a consignment of 48 Will Swiss-Springfield rifles and plans a public weigh-in before February. They aim to improve to become one of the best state units and to secure uniforms soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aod
Chicaro
Vie Belvidere
Ward
Jack Eaton
Camp Dodee
Army Life
John Nichols
Community Notices Mixed in Sioux Falls Short Course Visit
Spencer George Lueth and others attend the merchant's short course in Sioux Falls this week. Elsie Lueth travels to Mitchel for extension work at Dakota Wesleyan University. L. Tilley, ex Troop BE member, heads home for Deming. Sergeant L. Tilley bound for France. John Cleuseh rejects a $600 bid for Critie Lady, sister to Royal Gritie. Dewey Wellys suffers measles. Local moves include Reid family and Isabel Greene families relocating to Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lueth
Wrase
Henry Kruecer
Walier Shoop
OG. Lindekiuger
Sioux Falls
Am. A. Eklund
Elsie Lueth
Mitchel
Lueth
Dakota Wes— Tevin University
Mark Tilley
Deming
W. A. Shoeap
George Masters
Spencer
Isabel Greee
Florence Gree
Mitchell
Reed
Davis— Daniels Lumber Company
L. Tilley
Brookings Company
State Militia
France
John Cleuseh
America
Corsica News Highlights Local Families and Military Callups
Corsica residents report Alma Macamber and Gladys back from Dixon Nebraska after weeks with relatives. An artillery company including Frank Den Beste and Arthur Blam heads to France, awaiting orders to go over the top. Mr and Mrs PB Van Vuuren and others return from Chicago while Jas Plopster and Albert Mellink head to Camp Funston to visit kin in Co A 3460 Machine Gun Battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Macamber
Dughter
Gladys
Dixon
Nebr
Prank den Beste
Arthur Blam
Carl Wiersma
Sam Veenstra
WR. Woop
Chicago
Jas. Plopster
Albert Mellink
Camp Funston
T Heir Son
Co. A. 3460 Machine Gun Battalion
Arie Ven den Berge
Wedding Scene Details From Local Ceremony
Rev Bowen officiated at a Sunday wedding at 2730 with the couple dressed in white. The bridesmaid Miss Enna Wannamaker and the guest Pred Wannamaker were noted as part of the event. An elaborate dinner followed the ceremony honoring the newlyweds.
Sadie Tingle and Harvey Dodds Wed at Methodist Parsonage
Last Thursday afternoon at the Mitchell Methodist parsonage the marriage of Miss Sadie Tingle or Letcher to Harvey Dodds of White Lake was performed by Reverend Doctor J S Woagland. The couple left for a wedding trip to various points in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Sadie Tingle
Letcher
Harvey Dodds
White Lake
J. S. Woagland
Lowa
Armour News Roundup From Armour and Nearby Towns
Arm our residents sent to attend funerals and visit relatives in Knoxville Sioux City and Custer. Local 147th Field Artillery sails for France January 9. Earl Montgomery King becomes clerk at Armour State Bank. Mrs Taylor travels to Rochester for hip operation. Miss Dorothy Jykstra returns after appendicitis surgery. G Alexander of Mitchell reviews county books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Barrett
Janes
Knoxville
147Th Field Artillery
France
Armour Boys
Earl Montgomery King
Armour State Bank
ST. G. Taylor
Rochester
Minn
Dorothy Jykstra
Armour Hospital
Mitchell
Wessington Springs Local Notices and Societal Events
Senator J M Johnson visits in support of food innovation. County committee forms under Fred N Dunham with Mrs W H Buck as chair. Congregational church adopts new constitution. pastor cabinet aids Dr B W Lanham and an orchestra for Sunday service. Rev F D Brown lectures on The New and the Old. First semester exams at Wessington Springs Public School. Eli Olsen moves to Central cafe in a new Derek building. Sheriff J A Mcdonald attends governors meeting in Sioux Falls. Dr Fred Ho Borst visits from Artesian. hosted by Earl B Moses. Dr W D Sehermerhorn preaches at First Methodist. president of Dakota Wesleyan University visits. Farmers Elevator semiannual meeting reports $245000 cash for 1917, up from $192000 prior year. Mayor Dunham busy fielding calls about the campaign Funston. G G Derr of Mitchell in town on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stile
J. M. Johnson
City County
Wessington Synines
Fred N. Dunham
Norman
Council of National Defense
Jerauld County
W. H. Buck
Elrehawwerk
Sen
Gamp Funston
G. G. Derr
Mitchell
Wessingston Springs
Local notes on army service and travelers from the region
Joseph Coy returns from Kirkwood where his uncle died. Dr Davidson and LaVerne Gottheb report his quartermaster duty in Washington. J C Nicholas Bury and Ed Bury visit Webster and Dr W W Newby. John McGregor and Henry Peters return from Prairie du Chien seeking rheumatism treatment. Dr Harley D D Newby sails to Fort Riley Kansas to join the army medical corps. Waterburys hear train delay in California en route to Columbus New Mexico where guests of George Peters. Sheriff Devers alerted about two soldiers absent without leave from Camp Funston. Henry Rane and Dan Lanning arrested in Parker and Genterville. Sergeant Rob Arpe and Private ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Coy
Kirkwood
Davidson
LaVerne Gottheb
Quartermaster Department
Washington
Nicholas Bury
Ed Bury
Webster
I W W. Newby
John McGregor
Henry Peters
Prairie du Chien
Harley DD. Newby Teft
Northwestern
Fort Riley
Kansas
Army Medical Corps
John Waterbury
W. BR. Wood
California
Columbus
N. M
George Peters
Devers
Camp Funston
Jim
Turner County
Henry Rane
Parker
Dan Lanning
Genterville
Police officer escorts two suspects to Fort Funston
W. J. O'Brien of the Military Police at Gamp Funston arrived Monday and escorted Rang and Lunning back to Fort Funston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. O'Brien
Gamp Funston
Rang
Lunning
Fuston
Mission Texas trip noted and Florida visit planned
Farmer Jaecah Theis left Tuesday morning for Mission Texas while Leo Dunn went to Florida for several weeks of sightseeing. The Dakota Wesleyan missionary band will lead services at the M I church next Sunday morning and evening. The farmers short course is set for Friday and Saturday at the schoolhouse with a lady speaker. The public school adopts a six day plan for the rest of the year to accelerate student work. Mrs Otto Beyers and young daughter traveled to Mitchell Tuesday. Mrs Mary Standt broke her arm after a fall in the cellar last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. McCarthiy
Ars
Chamberlain
J. Walter Ryan
W McCarthy
Ernest Wenesar
Gannaway
Goaneresational Church
McCartus
Dakota Wesleyan
M. I. Ehurch
Houe
Otto Beyers
Little Daysnfer
Mitchell
Mary Standt
Alexandria residents and visitors listed in social notes
Alexandria Wayne Gingles visits Manka Minnesota to see his mother before returning to Montana. Frank Guiseher returns home from Caledonia Minnesota after two weeks with friends. Mrs. John Galdwell, formerly of Alexandria, visits Barron Wisconsin relatives. Leclair family from Quakley Nebraska visit. Mrs. Harriet Loomer shows limited recovery from a paralytic stroke. Eldon Dean family returns from Davenport Iowa on business. Mrs. M. M. Bowers and Marion depart for Columbus Wisconsin to visit relatives. Rawsons and Durkees visit to see ailing Mrs. Rawson. Alexandria High School debaters announced for this year with names for affirmative and negative teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Gingles
Mankato
Minn
Montana
Frank Guiseher
Caledonia
John Galdwell
Alexandria
W. A. Caldwell
Fee Hier
Barron
Wis
A. BE. Leclair Af
Daugler
Marion
Columbus
RK. N. Rawson
Hornick
AL. Rawson
Sioux City
William Durkee
Mitchell
A. Rawson
Salem notices of weddings and travel cross towns
Local notices report Mr and Mrs Chas Simmons arriving from Darlington Wisconsin for a wedding trip visiting Jim Moore's family. Ben Smith arrives with his bride to visit relatives then plan a trip to Plankinton and Town. Multiple marriages travel health and convention updates appear alongside family news and a defense council event in Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Simmons
Darlington
Wis
Jim
BE. Simmons
Jim Moore
T. CG. Thompson
Red Grass Treasury
Ben Smith
Peter Campman
Plankinton
Points
Fle
Alice Langham
Olivia
Minn
Will Stewart
Hinton
Fred Stewart
Morningside
George Liffle
Charles Clark
M. W. Stewart
AH. Barnhart
Roy Richardson
Roy
Russia
Japan
A. H. Mahannan
Nevada
Jackson
W. Johnson
WL. Merrick
AL. Sessler
Clarence Davis
M. F. Kuhle
B. F. Meyers
Highmore
Rog. Faust
Deany
Idahoe
A. H. Hoyne
Salem
Paulina
Idaho
Ed Merricde
Toledo
A. H. Barnhart
Bert Herran
Alexandria
P. G. Estee
Community Briefs From Bridgewater and Nearby
Bridgewater notes the transfer of A J Boehmer's mercantile business to a new location. Sioux Falls hosts state defense council meeting with local officials. Bank officers Swinehamer and Siarard elected president and cashier respectively. Local visits include Goodell and Redfield family stops. Firemen's dance raises 318.09 with proceeds shared by fire dept and Y M C A. An incipient blaze at Matt Guenthner's cream station was caused by an overheated stove and stopped before fire department arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Boehmer
Alexandria
Jacob Tschetter
Gamimissioner Johnson
PL L. Hanson
Sioux Falls
Defense
J. A. Swinehamer
Albaay
Minn
J. Sp. Youngs
Offcers
First National Bank
T. J. Siarard
Positon
Wb. M. Wipf
Ray GC. Goodell
Lake Park
W. B. Wettersteen
Myron Redfield
Mitehe
Fire Department
Army Y. M. C. A
Matt Guenthner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elsie Gallander
Matre Nous Club
Mre I. Hitchcock
Dulusis Club
Mrs
Frank Porteous
Whales
Edward Leehan
Tynes
Aerenihae College
Robert Th Yowdell
Tisies
Trafessor Haynes
Charee
Dowdell
Priyty Ediowrning
SinEing
Geores Rew
Gears Wald
Reno
Alicia Lindsey
A. J. Waynes
R. FE. Dowdell
W. A. Weirnherser
G. Meilee
J. J. Wyth
Entertain Hi-Lo Club
Aroaree Garlsan
Oney Sweet
Ray South Lalding High Speares
William Herbert
Vireil Boyles
Wwathryn V. Gormley
Johans Steinfeld
Leteher
Philip Tobin
Evenueas
Agnes Corker
May Marion
Florence Weller
Ruby Weller
Ernest Glayton
Alvina Jennings
Clayvton
Nlare
Des Moines
Clayton
Ee Gromley
Steinfeld
Holy Family Catholic
Kathryn
Weiler
Audie Goroes
Mir Jini
Ales
Jateber
OUT
11 Nable
Mitewell
Bridiee
Gharies Pawlerie
Weatherill— Gray
Gena Wealler
Hardin
Attenidins Brakets Wesleyin University
Witeink Herstiv
Milehe@ll
Harvey Kiltreson
Boss Smuitlift
Wwittleson
Noriit
Lantern Street
Missetii
Wanthenil
Jakked
Mia
Ted Fin
Thimsele
Cermin Lutheran
Ry A
Third Avenue
Troemel
Emma Ringe
Joanna Fenzlen
Fiehlt
Dr. Jones Asdresses
Sr. Tifton Ami Welles
Dakota Weesleyan University
WW. Spuneler
Jones
di Jones
Ely
Vili Teaimiard
Fas West Third
A . Lamphard
Ruth Peterson
Mertha Antrup
Vida
Frank Gollins
J. Balialet
Ralph Werner
Great Piaiis
Mont
Nny
Saehil
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
N. J. Mayer
BE Jolly
Jolivetnh
Paul Snes
Ela Thism
Opie Tala
LK Merding
Wolel
Atps
Rowen
Mrs. Evans
Ats. Vy
Barpolet
Tun Vilys Dows
George Wild
George Evans
Ter
Ry D. Ant
Eelener Johnston
Lockwood
Decree Bakewell
Eileen Eyv’ Lis
Kerikwenl
Fie
Mary Lucile Witchcock
Dakota Western University
Will Seakin
Mrs. Dundas
Sinus Falls
Foi
Mit
Priday Wiermon
Jatin de Monnew
Prise
Ditidis
Prige
Miss Armstrong
Johnn O'Donniel
Kathryn Armstrong
Armstrong
Mes. Donnell
Martha Sherwood
Sally Wall
Mildred Goodiad
Fhaith Gregory
May Morton
Agnes Ouatker
Joe Keller
Vallie
Ethel Swartout
Kelle
Wvs
Minnie Sipert
Parkston
Milelell
R. C
McElroy-Betts
Esther MeElroy
Ivility
Clinde W. Betts
Mitchell Wiich
Atrs
Olin Meklroy
Mall City
Ofelock
Betts
A. Ut, Betts
East Third Avenue
Shermer Siocue
Alexandria Society
Chamberlain Society
Kadoka Society
Kimball! Society
Neighborhood News
Orange City
Massing Sehethaas
Edgerton
Clapence Mennineg
Marion de Velderingd
N. van Zeetert
Sioux County
M. Verwolf
Peter
Joe
Manhattan
Mro
John Wertz
Cgmmiiley Wertz
Grand View Township
Streeter
James R Beukelman
Peter Beukelman
Chandler
Belvidere
Corsica
White Lake Society
Tetessington Springs
Jaecah Theis
Mission
Texas
Leo Dunn
Florida
Bridgewater
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