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Spencer News

Location

Spencer, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1913

Page

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Milford Eight at Spencer Christmas Hoop Battle

Milford eight traveled from the south part of Dickinson county to duel Spencer high school at the gym Thursday evening. The game was fast and clean with few errors. Rich ards and Cranston stood out for Milford while Daley and Thomas officiated. Spencer won twelve to fight.

Milford Spencer Twalve Dickinson County Spencer Spencer High School Richards Cranston Daley Thomas

Birthday Party at Golly Home for Willard and Bernice

Mrs Golly hosted a birthday party for her children Willard and Bernice, who celebrate a week apart, inviting twelve friends. The Christmas themed decorations included streamers, a bell from the chandelier, and a Santa peeking from a chimney centerpiece. Guests drew gifts from the chimney at the designated time, with seasonal colors echoed in the refreshments.

Dr. C. Eb, Golly Santa Claus

Social gatherings cheer holiday home visits

Tuesday afternoon Miss Marion Craver hosted sixteen youths in honor of Miss Erve Burdick a college classmate of the hostess at Iowa City. Friday evening Miss Carol Thrush hosted school girls on holiday leave. Saturday afternoon Charlotte Flindt entertained former schoolmates and friends. The Tuttie home has hosted several holiday gatherings with varying guest lists. Last overdue Miss Lillian Stadt led a card party with twelve guests and dainty refreshments.

Marion Craver Erve Burdick Iowa City Charlotte Flindt Lillian Stadt

Social and church notices from Estherville area

Mes CP and Symonds entertained a company of young men Friday evening in honor of her son Franklin. An elaborate six thirty o'clock dinner was served followed by a social hour. Baumelster of southeast Waterford passed through the city yesterday on business en route to Storm Lake. Mrs Ed McArdle of Riverton, recently ill, is improving. Miss Stegner returned to Spencer after a three month visit in Illinois and Wisconsin and attended the Mt Carroll Summer School. Dorothy Inman accompanied her home. J H Snider will host a New Years family gathering with relatives from Lavenwood Sanborn and Walnut. Bithes will return to Barchwood Friday with her sister. Revival meetings at the Christian Church began Sunday evening with Hard in charge and growing attendance. Ed Marker has bought eighty acres adjoining his farm, previously owned by him, sold eight years ago.

Mes. CP Symonds Franklin Baumelster Waterford Storm Lake Ed, McArdie Riverton Ed Marker Derdland Smith Marker

Zoa Bronson and Denton Burdick Wed at Bronson Home

Christmas Day ceremony at three o'clock united Miss Zoa Bronson and Denton Burdick of Redmond Oregon. Officiant Morrow used Episcopal ritual before about fifty guests. Decorations featured red carnations ferns and smilax. The bride daughter of Wirt and Mrs Bronson, raised in Spencer, popular locally. The groom a Redmond lawyer graduate of Iowa City University. After a Christmas family dinner guests and out of town relatives attended. The couple will reside in Redmond Oregon after visiting Minneapolis and Metallus Oregon.

Wirt Bronson Zoa Bronson Denton Burdick Redmond Oregon Episcopal Church Spencer Earl Bronson Spencer Herald Marshallship Iowa Iowa City University Adelia Bender Cleo Kunath Mesdannca May and Bronson Manchester Liva Burdick Ruth Cornwall Marion Whrush Marion Craver Jewel Wilson Kathrine Bronson Minneapolis Metallus Red@mond

Dr Edwards speaks at Spencer Methodist service

Dr David Edwards president of Penn college Oskaloosa preached two discourses at the Spencer Methodist church last Sunday The morning sermon on seeking the lost stressed enduring relevance and the evening talk on the dual purpose of life cited Be sure you are right then seek points of contact The discussion was scholarly and practical urging action on religious truths The note advertises a Friday showing of The Last Days of Pompeii with moving pictures as a historic event for all to see.

Spencer David Edwards Penn College Oskaloosa David Crocket Fraser Ad Pormpeli Moving Pictures

Supreme of Chicken Breast and Joints Recipe

Culinary column outlines a chicken recipe by Mise Holda Wells with instructions to grind chicken, mix with cream and seasonings, pour into buttered moulds, bake in a water bath, and serve with Supreme sauce made from stock cream mushrooms lemon juice and seasonings.

Mise Holda Wells Spencergh Schwab

Hospital Patents Progress Amid New Year Reports

Hospital notes show Mr. Pinnee improving and likely to return home soon. Tie cannot sit up yet but shows encouraging progress. Mrs. Watts improving though not well enough to leave. Regena Kamba undergoing a minor operation for accident effects. Harry Hanna in serious condition from blood poisoning. Mrs. Ira Holden convalescing after a small operation. Local stores close at 6 pm on New Year’s Day. Henry Green visits Greeneville. DoJ, Price of Manning and AL Price visit Storm Lake families over the weekend.

Harry Hanna Ira Holden Doj, Price Manning N. D Small AL Price Wii Casky Storm Luke

Notices Special meetings and social events across Moaning Shade group

A series of notices list a special meeting of Moaning Shade Chapter No 1 O B S on Wednesday evening January seventh, joint installation with Shade Lodge No 312, and a district play The Deacon with thirteen characters and a two hour run. A bassg lay supper follows. Cathey to bring supper for two. Also the W O O R society and the Ladies Glad Piniays Chute announce gatherings with meals, oyster suppers, dress codes, and invitations to old sods and spouses. A G A R W R G joint installation is planned Monday January tenth with post officers to be installed at 3 o clock and an oyster supper to follow. Eastern Star and other groups schedule dinners and meetings through January with donations requested for refreshments.

Moaning Shade O. B.S Oligers Shade Lodge Jennie Oliver W. M Belle Mitner Summit Township Deo Sl Shere Cathey M. M. Church Young Ladies W.R. GC W.oor Piniays Langdon Calahal Myeryde

Christmas Marriages In Clay County News

Christmas week brings three marriages in Clay County as couples wed with ministerial aid and legal consent. Clarence Herrin and Miss Mayme Williams unite near Webb, Louis Walrath and Miss Margaret Larsen wed near Peterson, and Iraldwin Kolb with Lola May Carrot Milford marry near Milford three miles from Milford, all amid holiday cheer and best wishes from the News.

Clarence Herrin Mayme Williams Webb Glaw Clays County Louis Walrath Margaret Larsen Near Peterson Clay County Mraldwin Kolb Lola May Carrot Milford Distriet Dickinson County

Former Spencer Boy Marries Miss Grace Ethelwyn Kaye

Announcement card for the Windsor Ontario wedding of Jesse Lloyd Stephenson to Grace Ethelwyn Kaye, daughter of Mrs J P Robert, with the couple to reside in Chicago where Stephenson is employed as a civil engineer. Stephenson is a cousin of the Harris brothers. the writer notes years as a bookkeeper for DeWell & Wells Company.

Joe Harris Jesse Lloyd Stephenson Grace Ethelwyn Kaye J. P. Robert Windsor Ontario Chicago Stephenson Harris Boys DeWell & Wells

Post Holiday Trade Lifts City Crowds and Visits

After the holiday weekend a large city crowd filled stores on Friday and Saturday. Local residents, visiting relatives, and extended family traveled from nearby towns to spend time in the area. Various names and travel details appear, noting social calls, visits, and Christmas gatherings as residents returned from extended stays.

Clay County S U L Alumni Form New Unit at Reunion

Clay County S U L alumni and students formed a local organization for university booster work at a reunion last Saturday. Dr Parker-Werts is president with Wilson Cornwall as secretary for the coming year. twenty six members attended a four course supper at the Opera Cafe and heard reports from six college representatives.

Clay County Perce Parker-Werts Wilson Cornwall Tly Opera Cafe Dr. Werts Cass Youde Harry Mines Morgan Cornwall Marion Cruver Chris Anderson Felix Dytrkopp Spencers Ella Moeller Dora Jensen Eily Jonhy A. R. Wisher Everly Z. Hi Dyer Gillett Grove Dean Dickey Munger Crandall Tur Ella Moalter Ella Jensen Felix Dyhkopp Wah Fraser

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F. M. Tuttie Tuttle Dr. Edwards Bupmemig Saito Henry Green Greeneville WO Adams Greenville Masule Tall Kathy Colles Avery Spencer Market Report Kutter Nork Care Kolb Wriday Batur Wade A Adams Ruthven Ala Isaacson Sherborn J. P. Carroll Varina Mies. Winlathis CK. Wiebes Higlow Mina G. W. Honey Mrs. Harrett Mary Jusane Krats Gerble Milton Dred Maalke Igunyer Wellsburg Clay County S. U. L. Alumni Organ A.W. Chamberlain A. W. Chamberlain East Third Street M. L. Eaton Jones Department Store Mary McCown Jem Cosman Dan Cosman Olimpia Moline A.W. Groene Hartaseli Cledeiouwn Des Moines Hospital Pwbury Anguloss Luke Wray
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