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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
4
The Havelock Review argues against removing the central street pump. It urges repairing the well and surrounding area to preserve a distinctive town landmark that attracts visitors, recalling past pleasant memories and the pump's refreshing water.
Decoration Day in Laurens will be observed Monday May 81st with committees named for Speaker Finance Flowers Arrangements Music Church Decorations and leadership roles. U S Vance Rev Gerkin A D Claussen Co A Carlson Mrs Beardsley Miss Bowen M W Shaner C J Speers E R Satterlee Clara Olson A H Richey Roy Coffin E K Mather B E Allen Dr Carroll T D Bell-Inger and Wilson named President and Marshal respectively.
The Memorial Sermon will be preached at the Methodist Church on Sunday morning May 30 by Rev. Henry of the Christian Church.
Walter Wells age ninety one died at the home of his son A A Wells in Marathon a week after his last Sunday. He homesteaded south of Marathon in 1870 and was remembered as a kind man with a sharp mind until illness. He was buried at Marathon and leaves three sons A R of Marathon Anson E of Boise Idaho and A A of King Hill Idaho and one daughter Mrs Anna Scott of Gray Eagle Minnesota.
Miss Maude Wray daughter of Mr and Mrs G L Wray married yesterday in Denver Colorado to Mr Forrest M Snell a prominent sheep rancher The bride taught in South Dakota for years and the newlyweds will reside on a Ramah Colorado ranch after June 11 Friends here extend best wishes for the couple and their future home.
The Thursday Study Club met at Mrs. Chas. Swanson's home on May 6 a Mother’s Day guest day. Members shared funny child sayings then heard a talk on Queen Victoria and enjoyed instrumental music. A discussion on preparing children for homemaking followed with singing readings and a buffet luncheon. Delegates to the biannual Iowa City convention were named.
Laurens High School will graduate eighteen students this year with several events set. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev Gerkin at the Christian Church on Sunday evening May 30 followed by the commencement address by Gov. Clarke on June 2 and a class play on June 4.
A fine Art portrait of Pearl White Pauline will be given free with each admission at the Magic Monday night May 17.
S Cundy moves land office to the deck behind Wessman’s harness store. E D Anderson moved a small street-building to his residence lot to convert it into a garage. Sioux Rapids high school ball boys visited Laurens last Tuesday, yielding Laurens an 18 to 1 victory. N Moore returned after a two week visit with his sisters in the southeast, reporting easy living.
Lloyd Bellinger of State College at Ames earns a place on the next year’s debating team after emerging from a large slate of candidates. His selection is hoped to bring further honors to Laurens in the years ahead.
Rolfe resident Don Kent, son of Mr and Mrs J B Kent, has been ordered to the European front. He enlisted in the overseas contingent at Edmonton Alberta months ago as a commissioned officer, holding the rank of lieutenant. His company assignment is noted in the report.
The Canadian unit, long preparing, is deemed ready for duty and likely to sail after a recent Manders battle boosted confidence in their resolve. Mr and Mrs Kent learned of orders and drove to Winnipeg to see Don before he heads to the front, hoping he returns safe with an honorable record.
The Laurens church reports strong Sunday attendance but many members were absent. Ruth Circle hosted a social at the Conwy home. A missionary society thanks the Laurens church for a recent offering. Mid week services, Triangle Mission Club with Elsie Convy, and next Lord's Day Bible school are announced. Memorial sermons and district events follow with dates in June and early July.
The 7th anniversary passed with Bishop Bristol delivering a notable address and a fine church supper served by Ladies. Rev J J Bushnell preached both morning and evening to delighted parishioners. The College Campaign nears completion on May 25. A church reopening and repairs are planned as summer approaches.
German Lutheran Church to hold a service in English next Sunday at the Swedish Lutheran Church. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. William Tiede will be involved.
Frank DeVaul and family along with Mrs. Zora Stuart and her son William traveled by auto from Fonda last Friday to spend time in Havelock.
Mrs Emma Miller of Rolfe visited relatives last Friday. Herbert Palmer and Miss Mable Kathan came from Livermore for a few days at the Kathan home. W O Ralfe and family spent Sunday at the W F Lucas home. Miss Sadie Loughead of Mallard came for an over Sunday visit. W A Knight and family plus G A Grover and families visited the Guy Whestler home near Pocahontas. Frank Murray of Rolfe spent Friday here. Miss Sadie Goodchild is away for deep vacation. Miss Uri Wight covers at Garners store. L F Brodsky sold his hardware business to John Elbert and George Obrecht. W A Goodchild and Ed Hagerman spent Sunday at the W C Hanson home. C C Lucas of Pocahontas called Monday. Harry Lewis and family of Pocahontas visited Chas Holdaway. they planned a pleasure trip to Emmetsburg. Born to Mr and Mrs Elmer Albaugh, Saturday May 8, a son. Elwood Miller returned Tuesday from a week away at Dows and other points.
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