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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
4
Local clubs organize Red Cross Christmas box program. Mrs J G McGarney and Mrs Susan Crosmer host meetings and fundraisers. Residents urged to prepare crates with durable foods and khaki handkerchief wrappings for soldiers, detailing suggested contents and packing steps.
Community events fill a Mitchell week with a Monday church party for Hallowe en themed decor and games. The Mothers Congress delegates from Mitchell attend the South Dakota convention led by Mrs Kenaston while Red Cross and women’s clubs meet to sew and plan for soldiers.
The Twenty Gentury club met Mrs POA Cooley at 647 Mast Second Avenue on Monday afternoon. Mrs J Seat led a discussion and expressed support for the magazine TEMPEMS BOWL. The gathering focused on aid efforts and mailing lists.
Last Monday the twenty sixth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. B. Re Lloyd was celebrated by friends dropping in for a surprise visit. Miss Mildred Sheldon hosted a birthday gathering for her sixth birthday with local children and a pleasant afternoon ending with a light lunch. Several ladies visited the FF. A. Enloe home for an afternoon of outdoor stunts and a dinner served by Mrs. Enloe, with husbands arriving later for supper.
Miss Midge Barnhart was honored Monday night by about 25 young ladies with a bridal shower at her home, gifts and musical entertainment preceding her wedding. The ceremony took place Tuesday at St Mary’s church with Adam Weis as groom. Frances Schafer attended, Steve Kelley was best man. The couple departed by auto for Sioux Falls and then on to Nebraska to visit relatives.
The Alexandria Society honored guests Mrs Arthur Shoemaker hosted a Thursday evening dinner for the Weiniaker and Go Weineman Juni group, gathering members and friends to greet the visitors and share hospitality.
Mrs. HE Stillwell and Mrs. McMaster dined together and Willing Workers class members visited the parsonage. Fern Folsom hosted a spooky Hallowe'en party with games and a ghostly walk through. Elaine Gifford hosted a similar Hallowe'en gathering with jack o lanterns. Mildred Deacon Eloise Waite held a “Half Halloween Frolic” with a phantasmal host and electric reception. Old Moll the witch presided in a den with a bubbling brew and fortunes read at six.
The Episcopal Chamberlain Society held a mixed Hallowe'en supper at the church basement with 500% club members and husbands attending. Miss Lucile Jamison received many gifts at a miscellaneous shower, and Lucile Jamison and Clarence A. Knight wed at the Darm home with Rev S R A McCarthy officiating. A Methodist church supper filled the tabernacle, and many had to be turned away. Hallowe'en parties for children and Sunday school groups were enjoyed, with teens and families hosting events and dinners at local homes.
In Sacred Heart Church Parkston on Monday October 29 1917 Rev N J Dahlmanns joined Miss Mamie Oberembt and Matthew I Roth Jr of Cross Plains in marriage. Afterward guests gathered at the bride’s home for a wedding breakfast hosted by Dr Myrtles Carney and Mrs J J Fereen. A later Halloween party featured black cats witches and jack o lanterns with Mrs Chas Schlimen winning high score and Mrs Albert Adel the consolation.
Tripp Society marked two anniversaries last week with a long toast and a grand dinner at the A. Miller residence. About twelve married couples attended the Wednesday event where elaborate ten o’clock meals were served, and fine presents were given to Mr. Miller and another guest as the evening concluded.
Wessington Springs society notes the Sunshine Club hosted the season’s first parity at Mr and Mrs Geo Starr’s home north of the city. Members enjoyed an excellent evening and a bounteous luncheon was served. The Boston Star lodge members later abstained from a Wietembys Of Wi Masonie event.
Readable fragments recount a Halloween themed school decor event at Worny School, with Miss Hele and Miss Thomas overseeing activities. Other notes mention birthdays, dinners, and a host of attendees including Isabelle, Winifred, and Mrs. Sulton. The piece also notes a joint October birthday party and various social gatherings among teachers, students, and families.
Bridgewater residents joined Mrs. D O Pringle and the enterlor ladies of the Methodist church at her country home for a pleasant Thursday afternoon. Teachers from the Schools were guests, with Mrs GC Johnson and others attending the Woman's Missionary Society gathering. George Smith reported on the Aberdeen annual event, and a vote of thanks was offered.
Miss Clara Beek of Dakota and Iver Dean of Olivet were quietly married at Tyndill the bride’s 20th birthday. The couple, both well known locally, were raised near Olivet and have many friends here. The ceremony was simple with best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
The Murdo society and church events feature Mrs J Bode hosting young people at the Mullen home and Mrs J W Bunton and A Rey moving from Murdo to Winner. Rev Bunton and family plan a pistorate change, with many friends expressing best wishes. A Halloween social at the Episcopal church brought joy and light refreshments. Maybelle Sranks attended a school function before leaving for Sit McCormick tonight.
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