Alumni Banquet Honors S H S Class of 1914
The S H S alumni banquet occurred Tuesday evening June 16 at the Masonic Temple. About fifty attended a decoratively arranged dinner in green and white with an orchestra and large rose bouquets. Toasts followed with Oliver Atkinson as toastmaster and remarks on challenges, coaching, and broad jump topics by Frances Gilchrist, Helen Anderson, Fern Tolbert, Emma Wells, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.H.S
Masonic Temple
Marian Hinn
Curtis Dilocker
Emil Olson
Elmer Larson
Oliver Atkinson
Lloyd Bellinger
Frances Gilchrist
Helen Anderson
Fern Tolbert
Emma Wells
Toasts and officers noted at Glee Club meeting
A toast on An Obstacle Race and another on Goal featured an evening of speeches with Prof Wood and toastmaster Atkinson. Lloyd Bellinger led the program. New officers for 1915 were named: President Frank Peterson, Vice President Julia Hurley, Secretary and Treasurer Bernhard Dubbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Atkinson
Lloyd Bellinger
Frank Peterson
Julia Hurley
Bernhard Dubbert
Farwell reception and a revival notice in Laurens
Christian Workers hold a social afternoon bid farewell to Mrs. George Homer with vocal solos by Mrs. Homer and piano by Miss Helen Mather. Rev Virgil C Finnell to lead a Sunday School Institute at Prairie View Church near Curlew with sessions and a basket lunch. Various local notices mention law on diseased hogs, Dr F C Nilsson moving into town, and church activities and evangelistic meetings led by John T Houser and Miss Esther Thulin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Mather
Farwell
George Homer
West
Virgil C. Finnell
Des Manines
Iowa
Church of the Brethers
Minnesota
South Dakota
International Association
Prarie View
Curlew
Finnell
Laurens
Houser
Esther Thulin
Y.P.S.C.E
Nellie Convy
Race Ends Without a winner and honor to Mrs Homer
The race did not produce a winner and guests were served dainty refreshments. A spoon was presented to Mrs Homer as a token of the esteem she is held in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Ebenezer Farnsworth Dies After Long Illness in Storm Lake
The Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune notes Ebenezer F. Farnsworth, early settler of Storm Lake and Benna Vista county, died June 5 1914 at age 74. Born October 2 1839 in Whitehall New York he lived in Fond du Lac Wisconsin before moving to the county in 1875. Surviving children include Mrs Harriet Colburn Sioux Rapids Edward F Caroline A Arch ie Norton Laurens and Mrs Sybil J Norton Laurens. Edward F. preceded in death. Funeral at Effie Farnsworth home Sunday at 2:30 conducted by Rev T A Ambler, burial in Storm Lake cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Wis
Sarah E. Gilbert
Harriet Colburn
Sioux Rapids
Edward F
Caroline A
Archie
Storm Lake
Sybil J. Norton
Laurens
Minnesota Heavy Artillery
Benna Vista County
Swallum Hospital
Effie Farnsworth
T. A. Ambler
Unlawful to Ship Diseased Hogs in Tow a Laws Amended
The laws of Tow a have been amended to absolutely prohibit the shipment of diseased hogs. Officials warn farmers and traders that any export of sick swine will face strict penalties and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Towa
Students named as prompt attendance in Iowa towns
In Storm Lake last school year 92 pupils were neither tardy nor Ab sent. In Sheldon the count was 90. The figures reflect on punctual attendance across two districts. Names of schools or dates are not provided in the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Sheldon
Laurens Leaders Highlight Northwest District Convention
Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Coffin returned Friday from the Northwest District Convention at Lake City. Laurens was recognized during sessions in a marked and flattering way. Mrs. Coffin was named convention secretary and Mrs. Henry joined the Literature Committee.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Opera House
Abner Weatherby
Mark Brandon
Frederick Howard
George Weatherby
Sarah Weatherby
Hazel Nelson
Jessie Weatherby
Zeb
J. G. Anderson
Jay
Chas. Ruwe
Geo
Ruwe
May Campbell Fern Dingman
Jessie Carpenter
Will McIntosh
Johnnie Green
Morgans
Lee Burwell
India
Ice
Angel Food
F. C. Nilsson
Norton
Henry
Pastor Henry
Miss Olson
Dayton
Ruth Cirele
Loyal Daughters
Silver Lake
Mission Band
Alice Sniggs
John T. Houser
Sunday School Institute Coming
Kodak
J. W. Morgan & CO
Church of Christ
C. J. Speers
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