24 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
1
A backstage note highlights a stage adaptation of a renowned novel, praised for its vigor and dramatic energy. The production emphasizes strong acting, brisk pacing, and a faithful sense of the source while delivering a compact, engaging performance.
Cecil Starkey of Sacred Heart School Pocahontas won first prize with ten dollars. Bernice Shearon of Highth Grade Fonda Public School placed second for five dollars. Tena Aden of Lincoln No. 5 earned three dollars. Margaret Flaherty of Sacred Heart School Pocahontas took four dollars and fifty cents. Willie Fisher No 5 Des Moines Township received one dollar. Adrian Deveraux of St. John's School Gilmore City earned one dollar. Esther Burnette of Rolfe Seventh also listed among winners.
The list shows Willie Shors of Pocahontas Public School with a dollar prize, Catherine Crealen of St John’s, Mabel Anderson of Palmer in eighth grade, Ida Jurgens No 1 Cummins Township, Laura Roeve Laurens Eighth Grade, Hannah Aden No 5 Lincoln Township, and Edna Essieck Seventh Grade Laurens, each receiving one dollar.
Geo W Wright of White South Dakota paid five years in advance for his SUN subscription. He sent a cheerful note recalling L E Lang starting it in a shed near Kreul's blacksmith shop. The paper thanks him and values the support as a household necessity.
About forty friends and neighbors visited the C. L. Haman family last Friday. They brought ample food for dinner and spent the afternoon in social chat, music, and various games, enjoying a pleasant gathering.
Roske Wright through G C Wright, father of the groom, reveals more particulars of the marriage of his son Robert to Frances Roske of Rockwell City. She is an old neighbor and acquaintance of the Wright family prior to their move.
The couple will reside at the old N. L. Whitman farm north of town after January 15. The bride is described as a most estimable young lady and the groom is praised for winning such a capable partner. Neighbors are invited to share in the celebration at their new home.
J E Nilsson born Rockford Illinois March 9 1879 moved to this place as a child grew up here later worked as a traveling salesman in Sioux Falls died Wednesday last week wife Flora Noble survives along with parents brothers and sisters funeral held at his home in Sioux Falls with Baptist minister Rev H R Best officiating interment Woodlawn Cemetery attendees included J A Peterson family and V A Noble from here.
The Thursday Study Club met at Mrs. Frank Johnsons home for a Christmas themed gathering. Mrs Harper delivered a paper on Woman in the Home, with magazine articles enhancing the topic. Miss Hole demonstrated cocoa and chocolate while hosting hot chocolate and waters. The Caswell sisters sang a vocal duet and Corine Satterlee recited Dolly's Present. Guests included Alma and Celeste Caswell and Courtright. Adourned to meet January 7, 1915 with Mrs. E R Satterlee.
A Friday evening audience waited for Gunckel to speak but no lecturer appeared. Secretary Carlson learned a December note claimed Gunckel was sick since September and could not attend, though the secretary says no such letter was received. The local committee and Bureau blame each other for neglect or miscommunication. The rescheduled program remains undetermined.
The Redpath Bureau is praised for fairness and is expected to settle the matter properly. Local committee holds leverage to ensure a satisfactory adjustment if needed. Many country residents traveled in the cold to attend, leaving disappointed as no substitute or payment could right the situation.
Ames Iowa December 21 special notes foot and mouth disease improvement allows expanding a nonstandard short course at Iowa State College. It will be stronger than county programs with livestock care, feed and management, horse judging, soils crops and horticulture, poultry, dairy management, livestock health. Teachers, boys and girls get special tracks. Night meetings on rural topics planned. People within five miles of infected premises urged not to attend.
A stormy Sunday at the Church of Christ brought a large gathering and joyful responses to worship. Members described the day as challenging yet uplifting with hearty participation and warm fellowship.
A. C. Tyler sale set for Thursday January 14 at Shannon ranch seven miles west of Rolfe and five miles north of Pocahontas. The event will be large and include about 25 horses 25 cattle 50 hogs and a large quantity of farm machinery wagons and harness.
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