Polls reveal close county voting and local races
Last Monday's polling yielded 243 ballots with 189 Republicans and 54 Democrats. Major races featured a Democratic Senate contest Meredith 41 to Gonnelly 11, and a Republican slate led by Cummins 182, Savage 30, Rowley 15, Clarke 127, Lee 25, Barber 64, Harding 93, with Secretary of State W.8. Allen 153 and other offices showing varied support. The piece notes strong local showings in the northeast corner for Johnson and Anderson, plus marriage news for Norma.
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Meredith
Gonnelly
U.S
Cummins
Savage
Rowley
Clarke
Lee
Barber
Harding
Allen
Wall
Byrnes
Ellis
Ford
Show
Brown
Cosson
Ottosen
Potter
Thorne
Wilson
Church
Newberry
Forbes
Noah
Thompson
Shaw
Carl J. Gustafson
Er. C. Peterson
T. J. Wheeler
Othets
Ottoson
Congress
Bradford
Ralston
Bruce
Johnson
McEwen
Anderson
Hannon
W. E. Bollard
John Forbes
P. B. Thompson
M. M. Noah
A. J. Shaw
G.J. Johnson
Ernest Anderson
Anniversary Day Observed By Woman's Club at Mrs Norton's
On Friday evening May 22 the Woman's Club held Anniversary Day at Mrs Norton's new home. Members named their native states with Iowa leading. After roll call each member spoke on helpful parts of the program and former members gave talks. A social hour followed with a dainty luncheon before guests departed.
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Woman’s Club
Primary vote update planned for preliminary results
A brief note indicates plans to summarize the preliminary primary vote figures. Details on candidates or margins are not included in the readable text. Officials caution that results remain unofficial until certified.
Commercial Club Meeting Called at Masonic Temple
The Commercial Club holds a meeting in the dining room of the Masonic Temple tomorrow evening. All members and town supporters are invited for important business. J. H. Tremain will serve refreshments. G. W. Strickland, President.
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Commercial Club
Masonic Temple
J. H. Tremain
G. W. Strickland
Austin-Speilman Mrs H O Austin and daughter Norma return
Mrs H O Austin, her daughter Norma, and Norma's husband return from an unspecified trip. The fragmentary notice hints at a family reunion or homecoming involving the Austins and Norma. No dates or locations are provided in the readable text.
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H. O. Austin
Norma
Swan Lake Social Notes From Hoffman Home
Mr and Mrs Anton Beneke were callers at the Hoffman home Sunday. Rev and Mrs Henry visited friends last week. Miss Elva Rinehart traveled to Storm Lake to visit her sister. Lloyd McNee now rides a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Mrs George Wright visits her mother in Dayton. Frank Ferguson and G W Runyan remodel their homes. A ladies circle organized at Mrs H H Sample’s home for sociability. Officers: President H H Sample Vice President Q C Rhinehart Secretary Mrs John Ferguson Treasurer W H Miller. Next meeting at Mrs Miller’s. H H Sample and Raymond and Walter Johnson fished a day at Spirit Lake reporting a fine catch. Mrs J M McNee entertains her sister.
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Anton Beneke
Hoffman
H. H. Sample
QC. Rhinehart
John Ferguson
W. H. Miller
Miller
Raymond
Walter Johnson
Spirit Lake
J. M. McNee
Barn Fire Destroys Dakin Farm Building
Lightning hit the Dakin farm east of town last night around midnight burning the barn to the ground. W F Stacy resided there and firefighters saved a new lumber wagon but little else.
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Dakin
W. F. Stacy
Great Blessing At Church Of Christ Last Lord's Day
A Laurens church report notes large Bible School attendance nearly 100 with tied classes. Pastor Houser spoke Memorial Day and will return July 26 for both services. C W E M plans Friday meeting at Sister Reyman home. reports due for convention. district delegates named for Lake City event next week. next Sunday Bible school at 10 am expects record turnout.
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Bereans
Coffin
Ruth
Davenport
Laurens
Lord Willing
C.W.E.M
Reyman
Olson
Lund
Henry
Bible School
U.P.S.C.E
Northwest District
Lake City
Local Church Services With Children Day Program
At 11 a m sermon and communion Pastor Henry speaks on The Hard Questions of Life. Y P S C E at 7 p m led by Leo Bellinger on Purity. 8 p m Bible School presents annual Children’s Day Program. Methodist services: Sunday school 10, preaching 11, class meeting after. Epworth League 7, preaching 8. Weather permitting Rev John A Kettle may exchange pulpits with Rev C L Fillebrown Sunday morning. Laurens people welcome.
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Henry
Y.P.S.C.E
Leo Bellinger
Bible School
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
John A. Kettle
Rolfe
C. L. Fillebrown
Laurens
Kettle
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Salinger
Shankland
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Weaver
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Kelleher
Housel
Omaha
Virgil Spellman
Fonda
Will
Smith
Will Austin
Pocahontas County
Laurens High School
P. J. Claussen
Windom
Minnesota
A. D. Claussen
Austin
Speilman
J. W. Morgan & CO
Church of Christ
Gardnels, Stern & Co
Michaels-Stern
Mi. Hakes & Co
Virginia
Cc. J. Speers
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