Dedicatory Services for Congregational Church Additions
Last Sunday dedicated services celebrated church additions costing about 6500, now debt free after surplus applied to the organ fund. Morning program featured organ, choir, scripture, sermon by Rev. P Johnson D D of Grinnell on The Modern Test of church Efficiency. Evening session discussed Sunday School goals with Dr. Henry W. Tuttle Rev. J E Hereton and Rev. Elf Ay contributing, highlighting bridge between church and school and praising future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Thrush
Jerusalem
E Day
Miss Dingfelter
E. E
BION
Henry W. Tuttle
J. E. Hrereton
Himetaburg
Niu
Aixae
Stricken Woman Seeks Quick Recovery After Paralysis
Mary Roberta Stricken yesterday morning with paralysis. She was slight and unconscious, now has limited movement on her right side and speaks with difficulty. Friends hope she regains health swiftly as she remains resting this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rob
Obituary of Rev G H Keady in Fayette Iowa
Kennedy notes that Rev G H Keady, former pastor of the local Methodist church, died Friday after Thanksgiving in Fayette Iowa after a long illness caused by a ruptured blood vessel. He was known for education and ability as a preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Keady
The
Meth
Fayette
Iowa
Meeting of the Methodist church women
The meeting drew interested ladies and opened with a report on years of home work by Mrs. Shafer. Miss Estle Body spoke on foreign missions, describing her work in China and noting prior ties to Spencer. Deacon branch plans and a long history of mission activity were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeties
Methodist Church
Bailey and Doughty Marry at Parsonage in Sterling
Elmer W Bailey and Alice Louise Doughty united in marriage at the Parsonage of the Christian church last Wednesday morning Rev C V Pence officiated. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Doughty of Sterling a refined young woman. The groom son of Isaac Bailey is trusted in his town and dedicated to a successful life. They went to Sioux City for a wedding trip and are settling in rooms in the old Clay County Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer W. Bailey
Alice Louise Doughty
C. V. Pence
J. W. Doughty
Sterlingworth
Isaac Bailey
Lfe
Sioux City
Clay County Bank
Mattie Mohr Weds Charles Fiedler At Harmony Home
A wedding last Wednesday united Miss Mattie Mohr and Mr. Charles Fiedler at the Fiedler home in Harmony. Rev. J. C. Thrush pronounced the ceremony at high noon. Immediate relatives attended and a fine dinner followed. The couple, praised as excellent young people, plan to move to town and then reside on the farm with bright prospects ahead. Best wishes from the News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Mohr
Charles Fiedler
Edward Fiedler
Harmony
J. C. Thrush
Peter Mohr
Williams Jubilee Singers to Perform in Spencer
The Williams Jubilee Singers bring their eight-member company to Spencer for a Friday evening show at the Grand on December 12. They tour internationally, including England and France, after an eighteen week London stint with 140 performances. Admission: 50 cents adults, 25 cents children.
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Spencer
England
Scotland
Wales
Holland
Belgium
Germany
France
London
America
Grand
Golden Wedding Celebration Attended by Sand Couple
Rev and Mrs O M Sand traveled to Rark early Saturday morning to attend the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Ch Flulbert. They were met at Abyona and driven to Burt by auto, returning in the afternoon. The event was described as very interesting and memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Sand
Rark
Toy
Ch. Flulbert
Charelly Mer
Bond
Abyona
Burt
Miss Hanna Gerdes Hosts Complimentary Party At Lake Center
At Lake Center on Friday evening Miss Hanna Gerdes entertained a large group of friends in honor of her visiting cousins Reka and John Schoon of Corona. Mr. Gerdes treated the crowd to candy nuts and apples before a splendid supper served by Mrs. Gerdes. Guests departed after a late hour, clearly enjoying the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna Gerdes
Lake Center
Reka
John| Schoon
Corona
Gerdes
Birthday Surprise for G E Yeager by Neighbors
Twenty neighbors and friends gathered Wednesday evening as G E Yeager returned from a trip to a nearby town around eleven o’clock to celebrate his birthday. The social hour ended with a luncheon and the group presented him a pair of gold cuff buttons engraved with his monogram.
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G. E. Yeager
Record husking feat beats county record at 3652 bushels
Fred Heck husked 3652 bushels of corn for A A Fenn in 33 days, eight to eight one shart hour days. Best day 135 bushels in eight hours. average 110 per day. Next husker must try to beat it. If anyone matches or surpasses, they should report. Credit goes first to Mr Fenn and then to Clay County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Heck
A. A. Fenn
Mr. Fenn
Clay County
Silver King Corn Dominates Spencer County Show
At Spencer’s corn show last Thursday to Saturday the Silver King variety drew most attention with numerous ribbons and major premiums. Judges Prof A O Teneych and Mr Gillett highlighted quality, while Raymond Wolcott won the Bankers Cup for the best acre of corn and led a strong showing by Harmony and Langdon exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
A. O. Teneych
Ames
Gillett
Fostoria
J. He. McCord
Commercial Club
Bankers
Raymond Wolcott
Bankers Corn
Clay County
Spenger Comercial Club
Donald Ginger
Langdon
Oscar Watson
Rey Gang
Ebner Ketchem
Haymond Wolcott
Peter Syndergaard
Royal
David Toelle
Oscar Wilson
Hiner Ketehen
Tst
Donahds Ginger
Spencers
Kirby, Greevell
Ay Mul
Kenneth Martin
Chas
Feik
Lou Ceneral
Curios
Jist
Meat Miller
Nick Nelson
Reyna
Sarrenson
CL ‘Poelle
Rasid Sih
A. If Maaiss
Speniys
Down
W. A. Posey
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture and
Clay County Improvement Assn
Eve A
Bert Miller
Harmony
Bert
Alsy Oscar Watson
Local residents attend school meeting and visiting neighbors
Miss Mamie Walsh of Freeman township attended the meeting of teachers and school officers last Saturday and greeted the News with a pleasant call. Also Miss Emma Soholm of Royal called while here at the school meeting. Several others visited but names were not recorded. Mr and Mrs Lewley Helm left for New Orleans to spend the winter and possibly make their future home. Mr and Mrs A W Jones of Kuthven traded and visited their sister Mrs Tompson. Mr and Mrs W H Golly arrived from bearing to assist their son Dr Golly. Mr and Mrs C H Bridges of Newton are visiting Mr and Mrs Q Harrison. Mrs Bridges is Harrison's sister. Rasmus Gissel arrived from Kenmore, North Dakota, last Friday. he lived in Spencer many years and was a son-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Walsh
Freeman Township
Emma Soholm
Royal
Lewley Helm
New Orleans
A. W. Jones
Kuthven
Tompson
W. H. Golly
Dr. Golly
C. Ih, Bridges
Newton
Q. Harrison
Mra. Bridges
Harrison
Rasmus Gissel
Kenmure
N. D
Spencer
Maud Powell Violin Virtuoso Delights Spencer Audience
The Maud Powell concert at the Grand last Monday drew fair attendance for a high quality performance. Spencer residents praised the master artist and her encores while noting the community’s thanks to Professor Avery and Rev. O. M. Bond for organizing and taking on risk. the event brought no profit but none of the work was wasted.
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Penple
Spencer
Maud Powell
Professor Avery
Rev
0. M. Bond
Obituary notice for Curtis Byron Trennory in Spencer IA
Curtis Byron Trennory born November 0 1892 in Spencer Iowa. He lived in Dakota then Spencer where he remained. He joined the Christian church at about ten and served in Sunday school. Funeral conducted by Rev Pence at the Christian church with interment at Riverside Cemetery. Family note expresses heartfelt sympathy.
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Hays
Curtis Tivrey
Pee Moines Genii
Conisti Rato
Volparisa
Diel
Bar
Aoseke
Amb Maas
Curtis Byron Trennory
Spencer
Iowa
Dakota
Christian Church
Souneer
Curtis
Pence
Geluctery
Chamberlain
Spencer High Opens Season With Marathon Game
High school notes show Spencer Hijh to play Hartley but Hartley rescheduled. The season features weekly Friday games through March, with Maud Powell invited to perform. Debates, English reviews, and a Wall of Fame are planned, while Mrs Kirkpatrick visited and a dramatic contest nears.
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Marathon
Hartley
Sheleton
Spencer
Spencer Boys
A F and AM Elect Officers In Hive Judgand
The annual election of officers of the Hive judgand A M M was held last evening C A Geeting chosen W M J C Leven 8 Wij UW HL Hoberg 8 W H N Smith Treas E Taggart Secy The appointive officers have not yel been named G McCoy J A Redfield and F C Fee were eleded trustees The lodge voted to present J A Redfield retiring Master with the Master’s Jewel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judgand
A. BF. A.M
C. A. Geeting
W. M
J. C. Leven
HL Hoberg
H. N. Smith
Treas
E. Taggart
Sec'y
G. ©. McCoy
J. A. Redfield
F.C. Fee
Maurer Brothers to Build New Garage and Machine Shop
The Maurer Brothers Company plan a foundation for a new garage and machine shop north of the Spencer Dairy Creamery and east of the Milwaukee depot. The cement block, one story structure aims to improve Spencer and likely provide more jobs for local workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurer Brothers Company
Spencer Dairy Company
Milwaukee
Spencer
Enthusiastic school meeting at courthouse outcomes
Last Saturday an enthusiastic gathering of school patrons teachers and anchors met at the courthouse. President Simon Syndergaard delivered the opening address and urged good schools and strong teachers. Mrs Milo Stetton spoke on parental aid lunch influence and Miss Merry X Miller led discussion. Webb Consolidated School principal Miss TE Turner spoke on teacher responsibilities. Afternoon session covered We Four by Miss Pingrey. Neige Moeller and Deputy State Superintendent F D Joseph gave addresses. Seventy to eleven teachers enrolled and officers elected reappointing last year’s drivers and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Simon Syndergaard
Milo Stetton
Fostoria
Merry X. Miller
Dean TE. Turner
Webb
Pingrey
Neige Moeller
Buena Vista County
Joseph
Olcers
Simon Synderwaard
W. K. Torbert
G. W. Moeller
Death Notice for Mrs. Arvilla Berowitz Huntsley
Community mourns the death of Mrs. Arvilla Berowitz Huntsley a devoted church member and wartime worker. Born January 21 184, she long lived in Gascade Wisconsin before moving to Ashton Iowa in 1885. Died December 5 at her home after a year of spinal illness funeral held December 7 conducted by Rev J Smith and Rev Pittinger, burial at Ashton. The Hulishams convey their sympathies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aussie
Huntsley
Arvilla Ber Owith
Gascade Ca
Wis
Gill
Astihon
Iowa
Issd
Warry Pruntsley
Community notices and events in December church and club listings
A series of local notices invites residents to a twenty five cent liner sale at the M E church with a breakfast menu and morning sale hours. Evening Shade Chapter and other groups announce meetings social events bazaars box socials and supper programs across Summit Riverton and surrounding areas through December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dasaar
M. E
Evening Shade Chapter
O. B
Jennie Oliver
W. M
Belle Pitcher
Ladies Aid
Gillett Grove
Summit Township
Riday
Mattie Paisley
N.N. G's
Larson
West Fourth Atreat
Riverton Township
Marvel Moody
Kiox
Kiox Social and Entertainment
Minnitte Ronifield
Martin Sisters
Bible School
Bazaar and supper at the Low tall in Postoris
A bazaar and supper will be held next Friday at the Low Tall in Postoris under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. All are invited.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Roberta Stricken
Kennedy
Aeint
Mohre- Fiedler
Iilliams Jubilee Singers
Golden Weading
Kilpatrick
John Sutchfy
Vermilion
Ralph
Mr. Keepers
C. P. Ostrom
Ruthven
Our City
LaRue Smith
Spencer High School
LeMars High School
Jane Th
Anna Pitcher
Richard Hartman
Milo Roberts
Arthur Seaton
Ruth Cornwall
Julius Glasgow
Roscoe Stewart
DeWolf
Milan Hines
Glen Miller
Spenser High School
Maude Pawel
High Schves
Fuiday
Rome
Puesdav Evertings
Ble Fonda
A.M
W.E. Torbert
Her Daugh
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