Neighborhood News Bits From Mitchell Area
Ed Wagner and wife visited attic Peter Wagner Howe then returned to their home. Families from Mitchell and beyond arrive for visits while residents relocate. The third Hutchinson County draft contingent leaves for Camp Kemp with local support. Community events include a concert, ice cream, and comfort kit donations for soldiers, plus post office move and Red Cross efforts. Babies born, teaching staff, and local moves noted amid small-town updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Wagner
Peter Wagner Howe
Ian
Alexif Tins
Mitchell
Martha Moyer
Mitehell
Edward Fisher
Greene, Ii
H. Te Relpfer
Frank Nowiek
Ae Wis
Gasper
Fobert Faust
Artesian
Art Pranawa
Bosdan
Mass
Po J. Vehersetaiz
B. AL Pate
Madison
Wis
Rey
Redfield
Tripp
Tripp M. E
Hutchinsen
Cily
Denie i
Henry Keimers
Ford Board
Kinston
W. HH. Shaw
Stils William and Roberts
Mas J. M. Gandner
Sara Ferguson
Platte
Visilin
Bey
Mes
LL. 1
Williar
Amt
Halies
I. M. Wrial
Ladies of
Milltown
N. A. Dahlmanns
Casper Sergen
Wenry Py Bimers
Alpena and Nearby Deaths and Accidents Reported
Injuries from falls and fires mark a rough week. Lyer’s family visits from Camwell Neb arrive via Iver Erickson and Waakon Clawson. John Felck's sister Hert from Montana visits after 22 years. A 13 year old boy, Lloyd Woodward, suffers severe burns from a gasoline barrel explosion. Mrs Leighton dies after a car trip worsens. funeral and interment follow. Multiple local trips and hospital care noted for residents including Ben Reinhardt, Peter Weislar, and Mrs. Shuman with obituaries and family reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Erickson
Waakon Clawson
Bridgewater
Lyer
Leary
Frank Bartells
Camwell
Neb
John Felck
Martin Aaron
H Ois
Ro AL Leighton
Duran
Mer Leighton
Depanire
Leighton
A. Leighton
W. Ss. Leighton
F. W. Leighton
Baptist Chhurch
Huron
Thesday
Qelpher Ot
Woonsocket
Local Visitors and Relocations Noted in Mini Saga
Letcher Myr and Mrs M Loyan Anree from Minneapolis plan a Sunday visit to Trevndis. Elmer Thompson arrives as new Parner elevator manager settling at the Dew Woalf house with his father Muther and two sisters moving from Sioux Malls. Lite Burnie Wooden mentions finger injury and medical removal. Harry Westmoreland, now in Minneapolis, came here on business. Mrs J G Ford visits a brother in Marcus Montana as relatives gather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tier Brother
Marcu, Mont
Dawn
Local Notes From Several Families Visit News
Fulton Word reports greetings from Lieut SW Breuterst and updates on farm visits near Wilter Tubandi. Anderson of Aberdeen visits, Lawrence Powe plans a trip to Columbus Wis, and Mrs. Harden with daughter Ethel stay with relatives in Parmer. E. M. Hooker and Andrew Jackson families visit, with Jackson brothers in Nebraska and California awaiting call to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breuterst
Prane
Ean Chiire
Wilter Tubandi
Tufine
Wen Stade
Peterson
Parmer
Jackson
Ale
Harold
Leroy
Sam
California
France
Visit notes and local sports cap a town week
Alexandria visitor list includes Miss McReynolds from Stanford and Mrs Wickham hosting South Dakota relatives. Elsworth Peckham heads to Minneapolis for Minnesota State University. Leta Burlew to Sioux Falls via Mitchell. Wickhams visit Columbus College in Chamberlain. Local talk turns to Mitchell high school football beating Mitchell 33 to 0 at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gallagher
Spencer
Laurence
Toward
S.t
Anna Yost
Sioux Cuy
Christie Dunn
Loin Holek
Wilson
Spen
Holek
Tere
Ay AL Peterson
Edina
Katsus
Mr. McReynolds
Stanford
B. L. McReynolds
B. F. Reardon
Sioux Falls
JH. Wagner
Mitchell
P. Op. Wickham
Elsworth Peckham
Minneapolis
Minnesota State University
Leta Burlew
Burlew
Mary Hanlon
P. F. Wickham
Chamberlain Way
Francs
Columbus College
Columbus
Hazel Hicks
E. A. Jeffry
Linden
Wis
MW. WH. Stuart
Alturas
Ilif
Marsh
Evan selistic party meetings end with church services
Murdo Sunday marked the last day of Evan selistic party gatherings. Rev. Humble gave a powerful Mother’s Day address and later preached his final sermon for a while to 475 in attendance. Miss Dora Burke left Tuesday for visits to Elk Point Des Moines and Sioux City before returning home. Second quota soldiers left for Fort Riley with local send off. Rev. Bunton and Rev. Humble head to Pierre for the Methodist conference this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R., Harris
Henry Cooper
Garlos
Minn
LD. Kessler
Marcus, Wash
J. M. Brown
Harris
Kessler
Ben Reinhardt
Waseea
John Houlihan
Reinhardt
Gelock
J. FE. Shuman
Lane
Clyde Schuman
Harry Krier
This City
John B. Shuman
Minot
Xii. D
W. J. McLean
San Francisco
Calif
J. A. Markley
Trp
Shuman
Parcdun
Lewis Kode
Clarence Grube
Tyzabecek
Bunton
Rev
Humble
Thesday
Pierre
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Hinble
Howie
Qhila
Mitchell Weekly Social and Club Notes Highlight Community Life
Review by Elsie Gallander covers weddings, club meetings, Red Cross work, and civic events in Mitchell. Items include the Pay Goodwin Gameron marriage at the Methodist parsonage, Altruist and Mitchell Study Club activities, Royal Neighbors delegation, faculty picnic, Today Club, bridge club, Sunday school picnic, and federation reports with speeches by regional leaders.
Classic Societies On Hire At Firesteel Creek Outing
The Alethan and Delta Rho Societies at Dakota Wesleyan University took a hike to Firesteel Creek on Sunday afternoon. A peanut hunt and other games were part of the entertainment committee's plans with roasting whites as a supper feature. About seven Velock members returned to Mitchell in time for society meetings in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Westeran University
Association
College Hall
Peters
Reeder
Mary L. Hitchcock
Gord Stellen
Ehiss
Pat i
Mitchell
Alethan
Delta Rho Socia- Lips
Dakota Weslang University
Firesteel Creek
Sven Velock
Mitehetel
Strollers Club Dinner Hosts and Card Games
Mr and Mrs Paul Young hosted the Strollers Club at their 205 West Third Avenue home with Mr and Mrs J J Spangler and Judge and Mrs W I Herbert as guests. Five tables played bridge with Mrs Warner and D Warner high scorers at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strolers Club
Paul Young
West Third Aivenue
Methodist Aid Society Meets in October Division
The October meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Ladies' Aid society was held Thursday at Mrs. J. Elliott’s home 228 West Third avenue. Mrs. R. N. Holsaple received a silver berry spoon as former division chair. Thelma Gassem gave the presentation. A luncheon followed. Mrs. Ki N. Holsaple plans a trip to Des Moines. Rev. Holsaple was elected superintendent of the Iowa anti-saloon league.
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Man Club
Ot. J. Lahey
West Fourth Avenue
Belgium
James Lyons
Lyons
East Think Avenue
Lahey
Ed Leshan
Newmar Vlob
Shite Federation of Women’ Vlibs
Hell
Huron
Leehan
Thuron
Methodist Aid Society
Methodist Episcopal Ladies’ Aid Society
J. ‘. Elliott
West Third Avenue
R. N. Holsaple
Thelma Gassem
Ki N. Holsaple
Des Moines
Aguin
Holsaple
Towa Anti-Siloon League
Mitchell Social Notes Reflect Wide Roster of Travels
Local residents depart for visits across Iowa Nebraska and California. Mrs A E Garhart prepares to visit daughter Mrs Arthur Mankey while Miss Eileen Evins heads to Sioux City and Omaha for gatherings. Dr R A Kelly and Mrs Kelly plan a two week Midwest trip returning to Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Garhart
Sater
Arthur Mankey
Eileen Evins
Saturady
Sioux City
Metalives
Omaha
Neb
Irene
Gleveland
Meyers
Council Bluffs
R. A. Kelly
Iowa
Mitchell
Joseph Bingenheimer
Join Michaels
Creighton
Catherine Henzick
St. Irontown
Walter Wilkinson
Los Angeles
Calif
Gustav Lovinger
Joseph Lovinger
Nellie Phinney
Frank Phinney
Chicago
Lois Smith
Dako Morning
J. W. Shelby
Minneapolis
F. G. Butler
Huron
Today Club
Mark Minzener
J. H. Ferris
Des Moines
Minzener
Camp Dodge
P. F. Ward
Seattle
Wash
S. Cottrell
Boston
Mass
G. A. Ro
J.F. Clark
Haseen
J. L. Cook
Pointss
Idaho
Hakland
Round Table Club
D. Butterfield
East Fifth Avenue
Shakespeare
Tripp Society Hosts Women and Birthday Dinner
Mrs John Gra entertained the Mothers Study club Friday afternoon in a profitable gathering. Mrs Hershberger hosted informal dinner Friday evening for Mr Hershberger's birthday. Mrs Wittmeyer led the Lyal Messenger class as president with Herschberger as vice president and Egars as treasurer. Daily refreshments were served at a late hour. Albert Moskop of Spokane, Washington, is visiting home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gra
Mothers’ Study Club
B. Hersehherzer
Hersehberger
Chris Wittemeier
Lyal Messenger
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Wittmeyer
Herschberger
Frost delays hit crops in late season visit report
Mrs. Gora Bruhn visited friends in Scotland on Tuesday. The first frost of the season appeared in Tripp Sunday night, coming late this year and causing no damage to crops or greenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gora Bruhn
Scotland
Tripp
Murdo Society Hosts Social Events At Local Church and Homes
Members of the Murdo Book and Thimble club gathered at the Methodist church for a Saturday social then traveled by bus to Mrs. Herbert Vernon’s Smving Ranch near Presho for a celebratory dinner. The group celebrated birthdays, attended a small wedding at a local home, and returned after an enjoyable, though brief, afternoon in the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Bode
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bridget
Quickdeath
Killum
Ghas
Karley
Atmos Luken
Diel Mors
Willer Dykstra
Dykstres
R. S. Vaughn
Atra Marriage Ceoramony
David Weisenberger
Nellie Nash
Meilette
Cody
Grant
Herbert Vernon
Vernon
Alexandria Society Seventies Birthday Celebration
The T I G class of the Methodist Sunday school honored Miss Mara Mars with a fifteenth birthday spread last Thursday evening. Sixteen class members plus Miss Klots Waite gathered at the church for a pleasant supper and social hour. A family reunion followed at the Wd M Ehret home with relatives from Dubuque Bridgewater Emery Dalton and Mitchell in attendance including Mrs Philip Kaufmann and Miss Norah Ehret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. I. G. Cass
Methodist
Mara Mars
Klots Waite
Eshureh
Papors
Meni’ Marsh
Wd. Om
Emery Society Initiates Eight Into Forestry Mystery
The Emery Society The Lady Forresters held a Sunday night initiation for eight new members amid a light outage. About seventy five attendees enjoyed amusements and a late supper after the ceremony.
Freshmen Banquet Hosted by Menno Society
Last Wednesday at 8 o clock teachers and high school pupils hosted a banquet for the Freshmen. The program featured games singing and extemporaneous speaking followed by refreshments as attendees departed better acquainted with teachers and schoolmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averybody
Anixon Society Records Late Week Wedding in White Lake
ankinton Society reports the marriage of a local man to Miss Anne Lemeke daughter of Emil Lemeke of Aurora county. The ceremony occurred at White Lake and the couple planned a delayed wedding tour to the United States to visit relatives after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pohn
Anne Lemeke
Emil Lemeke
Aurora County
White Lake
Blanks
Dear Stars With Army Gridiron Men At Dodge
First Lieutenant Ben Nero a former University of Pennsylvania football star backs up his gridiron reputation by playing for Camp Dodge Des Moines training corps. Derr, star of the 84th machine gun battalion versus Des Moines All Stars, starred for both teams and led the soldiers to a 27 to 0 victory. Derr, a former UPenn gridiron standout, dominated the play with strong rushing and a key pass leading to a touchdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Nero
Universityf
Pennsylvania
Navy
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Derr
Des Moines All Stars
Alework
University of Pennsylvania Grid
Dowd
Jones
Pers
People's Council
Germarz
Wilson
Soldier Life at the Camp Des Moines Describes Training
A letter from Edward L. Keyes reflects daily camp life, chores, and routines at a Des Moines training camp. He notes kitchens, dining areas, cleaning duties, living quarters for about 200 men, and limited amusements while detailing uniforms, facilities, and the absence of alcohol. He mentions planned later arrivals and trade opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Keyes
Des Moines
Telig
Somme
Billy Kitchen
Es Moines
Aintan
Ais
Mitchell non com likes truck drives at Camp Greene
Corporal Donald Hoon of the 146 Supply trains writes from Camp Greene Charlotte about reorganizations and new squads. He recalls Captain Rowley’s departure, a 75 watch presentation, and a move to a new camp twelve by four miles, noting he finally gets to drive trucks and enjoys army life despite the upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Hoon
Thes Company
Greene
Charlotte
Tam
Rogers
Lieuttenant’ Shipton
Rowley Allogether
Sioux Falls
Home Guards to Meet Here in Mitchell South Dakota
South Dakota Home guard officers from state companies will meet in Mitchell to discuss the general organization under Adjutant General W A Morris. Morris has reorganized the guard and will form state companies and regiments. Transportation will be provided for attending reps and Governor Norbeck is expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Mitchell
South Dakota Home Guard
W. A. Morris
F. W. Mitchell
State Council
Defense
Morris
State Guard
Charlotte
Deming
N. M
Redfield
Ose
River Bridge Ordered Built Over Missouri at Chamberlain
President Harey E. Ha in directed makers in Chicago Milwaukee and Sioux City to ship materials for a new suspension bridge over the Missouri at Chamberlain. Congress requires a reliable crossing and construction will start soon. The old bridge will be replaced with the new one after temporary detours.
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Chamberlain
Chicago
Milwaukee
Sh Pawayroa
Mitchell Sinensht
Harey
E. Ha
Furter
Chamberlainy
Pe RonuIte
Optimnus Railroad
Missouri
Whatston
Speirs
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