Spencer News Changes Hands In Consolidation Move
Spencer News will merge with The News and Reporter after FR J C White of Willisea Town buys and becomes owner and editor. FE M Glasrow retires after six and a half years, having grown the News from 850 to 2500 in circulation, while W N Bowman and Son keep a job printing plant on South Main. B J C Patron, a Clay County farmer, survived a serious accident when his sleigh collision sent him to Kilpatrick’s home and then to town for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. White
Willisea
Town
Spencer News
News
Reporter
Spencer Herald
News and Reporter
Spencer
White
The
Villisca Review
FE. M. Glasrow
Clay County
Iowa
Glasgow
W. N. Bowman and Son
South Main Street
B. J.C. Patron
Ms. Patton
Kilpatrick
Fire at Rossie Bank Sparks Cedar County Dissolution
An arson attempt occurred at the Rossie Bank when a tile in the reception room was pried loose and kerosene soaked rags placed inside. The fire was quickly discovered and extinguished. J J Fallon of Rossie faced trial in Spencer but the case was dismissed for lack of direct evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossie
Rossia
J. J. Fallon
Spencer
Justice of Peace
T. P. Powell
Fred Jensen
Fallon
Pay-Up Week Letters Prompt Reader Payments
Pay-Up Week spurs News readers to settle past obligations. One envelope bore Pay-Up Week with a draft for 5.00 and a note about giving a woodman a lift.
Hickman Family Leaves for Lisbon Home
Mrs J B Hickman of near Greenville with two daughters Geraldine and Isabel go to Indianola Nebraska for a several week visit before settling near Lisbon North Dakota. Mr Hickman and two sons followed Monday to prepare the new home. Neighbors note their neighborly ways and genuine worth after living here a year.
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Lisbon
N. D
J. B. Hickman
Greenville
Geraldine
Isabel
Indianola
Nebr
N. PD
My. Hickman
Bridge Club Forms After Miss Blanche Titus Host Evening
Miss Blanche Titus entertained last Thursday evening at auction bridge. After the game the X. Y. 2. bridge club was organized with three tables planned. Members will meet twice a month on Saturday evenings and Miss Titus served a delicious supper.
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Blanche Titus
Musicale at Collesters' home features drama lab program
Monthly meeting of the drama lab held at the Collesters’ home on Fast Third Street. The program, directed by Mrs C Hy Jones, highlighted works by Mrs Beach and included multiple vocal solos, duets, quartets, and a violin piece.
Surprise party honors O Lesea and Leven at Prairie Avenue
A surprise birthday gathering was held Monday at the home of Mary and Mus. Chas G Karkin on Prairie Avenue with six couples attending. Ab at the event included O Lesea and Leven honored guest. A choir and tables for a generous supper concluded the pleasant evening.
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O. Lesea
Leven
Yurest Ab
Eiven
Uyinet Mondiy
Mery Amd Mus
Chas
G. Kkarkin
Prairie Avenur
Drama Club Meeting at Peyine Home Tonight
The drama department of the Womans Club meets this evening with Miss Myra Wood at the A. C. Peyine home on East Third Street. Mrs. Roy Randolph leads the program on Sudermann's The Joy of Living, assisted by Mrs. Robb.
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The
Womans Club
Myra Wood
A. C. Peyine
East Third Street
Sudermann
Roy Randolph
the Robb
Dinner Party with Mr Jui Mes and Ray King
Mr Jui Mes and Ray King were hosted at a Wednesday evening dinner. The informal gathering featured a delicious meal and a prettily appointed table, followed by relaxed after dinner hours.
Weddings in Clay County Highlight Week of Nuptials
An on week featured several marriages in Clay County with ceremonies held Thursday at noon uniting Mise Saaio Strabimnatias and the Deide af del We Nissen. The couple’s home West Firth Street hosted the ring ceremony with witnesses Mr and Mrs red Harves of Taligdon. The bride wore flesh colored crepe de shine with silver lace bodice and long lace sleeves. The groom, son of H C Nissen of Jaungedon, will farm north of Terri after a brief wedding trip.
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Clay County
Taligdon
H. C. Nissen
Jaungedon
Terri
Smith Thornburg wedding in Motherville home ceremony
Miss Ida Smith daughter of Mrs Emma Smith and Virgil Thornburg of Sioux Rapids wed at Rev M Bent home on West Fourth Street. Officiant Rev Bond. Witnesses Opal and Lucile Thornburg and J C Snyder. Bride wore blue cabinet gown and black hat. Thornburg a farmer from Sioux Rapids, next to visit Slows City Heron Lake Minn. Congratulations from friends.
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Mr. Thornberg
Dind Avs
Henry Thornbury
Slows City
Heron Lake
Minn
Thornburg
Sioux Rapids
Case Fliss Wed Marriage in Spencer Iowa
Miss Lila A Case and Andrew J Fliss of Milford were wed Wednesday afternoon at two at the M E Church parsonage in Spencer with Rev C M Bond officiating. The couple, both industrious young farmers, plan to build a prosperous life in Dickinson county.
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Case-Fliss
Lila A
Case
Milford
Andrew J. Fliss
M. E. Church of
Spencer
C. M. Bond
Dickinson County
Washington's Birthday Party Held At Mrs Cammer's Home
A social event last week at Ty Fourth Street featured Mrs Cammer hosting a Washington's Birthday gathering. Decorations included red and white motifs and a cake during the afternoon. Tables held light refreshments and a decorative display, with guests enjoying convivial conversation and games.
Birthday celebration for Hagel Webb and Das Nett Wore
Birthday observance marked Hagel Webb and Das Nett Wore on February 2. Mrs Wen Webb hosted about twenty guests at the Wet home on West Fourth Street. The party featured a holiday themed dining room, a three course dinner, and small table arrangements with red and white carnations. Guests received bouquets of roses and carnation as keepsakes.
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Hagel Webb
Das Nett
Wen Webb
Daffodil Luncheon At Mes Home Hosts Joyride Club
An early spring luncheon was held at the home of Mar aun Mes Wok on North Main Street. Mrs. R A Tuttle Mrs. White Mes Higgins and Myre Wo almelt presided as hosts with members of the hardy Joyride Club. Sixteen attendees sat at four salt tables with yellow crystal candle sticks daffodils and yellow tufted nut baskets. The meal featured a yellow green color scheme and was described as delicious.
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Mar Aun
Triggins
North Main Street
R.A Tuttle
Mrs. White
Mes. Higgins
Myre
Gud Weis
Complimentary casingtan meeting at West Yhdl Street
On Thursday evening Mes. ER Mahoney hosted a social visit at West Yhdl Street with her sister-in-law Mate from Chote. The gathering featured friendly conversation a little entertainment and concluded with a pleasant luncheon.
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Mahoney
West Yhdl Street
Mate
Eile
Chote
Beth Faidlay
Sleepylye
Minn
Surprise party honors Miss Genevieve Maurer on birthday
A surprise birthday party was given for Miss Genevieve Maurer last Tuesday at Miss Myleyn Hubbard’s East Seenth Street home. The evening featured 500 played at three tables and a supper served by Miss Hubbard.
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Genevieve Maurer
Myelyn Hubbard
East Seenth Street
Maria. Hubbard
M B C Club Meets at Mrs Hirleman Home
Mrs Fred Hirleman presided over a Wednesday afternoon meeting of the M B C Club at her West Fourth Street residence. Members enjoyed needlework and a delicious two course luncheon to close the session.
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Fred Hirleman
M. B.C. Club
West Fourth Street
Linger Langer Club Holds Meeting and 600 Game
Mrs. WX Murer presided at the Linger Langer Club gathering last Monday afternoon. The usual 600 game was played across three tables and a delicious luncheon was served at the close.
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WX. Murer
Linger Langer Club
Dinner honoring Miss Lucile Smith draws local guests
Miss Lucile Smith of Sioux Balls was the honored guest at a Friday dinner hosted by Miss Corinne Birdsall of Mast Fourth Street, with corsage favors from Miss Gladys Taggart. The evening opened with a basketball game at the H. & gym, followed by a lavish spread at the Taggart home on East Fourth Street and a slumber party. Breakfast for nine guests Saturday morning wrapped the social gathering.
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Mike Smith
Lucile Smith
Sioux
Corinne Birdsall
Mast Fourth Street
Gladys Taggart
Tagwayt
East Fourth Street
Margaret Avery
Miss Smith
Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebrated In Surprise Party
A Silver Wedding Anniversary celebration occurred Monday the 21st with thirty relatives secretly visiting Mr. and Mrs. 1 How All. The event was planned by their children and included guests from Rockwell City and Manson. A recep tion line and social hour followed, with many presents and warm memories shared.
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Fehr
Mar
G. Cylings
Rockwell City
HW. FL Westphal
Miaieon
Af Mes. Dow
West School children's party remembered in kindergarten room
A Friday evening children's party at the West School kindergarten room featured hostesses Misses Jane Moulton Grace Contoaine bra enve Fatklep Lily Miler ane Mies 2 G Poole assisted by Miss Marit Wingrey. Guests enjoyed games and a supper in the basement, with prizes and small gifts noted for attendees.
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West School
Jane Moulton
Grace Contoaine
Braenve Fatklep
Lily
Miler
Ane Mies
G. Poole
Marit Wingrey
Sehond
Ata Taddle Hyip
Jumnpagwa Dalis
Fragmented Memoir Passage Reflects Wartime Social Scene
The readable lines describe a past week’s events with mentions of Mrs. Wir dtiernon and others, noting social gatherings and a public meal. Alleged references to locations include Cheeter Winshinketon Bay and Wits, with a recurring theme of meals and favors.
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Cheeter Winshinketon Bay
Wir
Dtiernon
Mao
Aebbaai
Jos Robrate
Tegow
Rasdehe
Dinner Whist honors Mr Bronson at birthday buffet
Dinner Whist hosted by Mr and Mrs Bronson featured a two course buffet in a bunpato setting. A large birthday cake with forty seven candles celebrated Mr Bronson on his birthday. After dinner guests played whist as the main entertainment.
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Brad Bronsem
Mr. Bronson
Huura
Jane
Meeting of Ph. Q. hosts at Buck home
Joint hostesses Mrs Hed Dek Mies Watllor Baars and Mrs Koch led a Ph. Q. meeting Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Buck's residence on Worst Fourth Street. After the regular program, the hostesses served a delightful two course luncheon.
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Hed Dek
Mies. Watllor
Baars Ber
Koch
Buck
Notice to subscribers on past due subscriptions
All past due subscriptions and accounts not paid after renewal will be turned over to Mr White the new proprietor. Do not pay us. All accounts are now payable to him. Please present or mail statements to those we are fortunate to have on record.
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White
Auxiliary group hosts luncheon after meeting
The L Y C Auxiliary held a meeting yesterday afternoon at a Westdrn Street home. After the business portion, members enjoyed a dainty luncheon prepared by the hostess.
Skating Party for Sacred Heart Children at Smith Home
Agatha and Helen Smith entertained the Children of Mary of Sacred Heart church on Wednesday evening February 28 at the roller rink. After skating, guests went to the Smith home for a bountiful supper. Blue and white Sodality colors decorated the rooms. Misa May McGuire assisted.
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Agatha
Helen Smith
Children of Mary of Sacred Heart Church
Smith Home
Sodality
Misa May McGuire
Mrs Maria H Stanton Dies in Spencer and Freeport
The obituary details the life of Maria Hale Stanton a longtime social worker born in Ennis Ireland who settled in Spencer Clay County and Freeport. It notes her charitable work with YOM Cy Ay and local churches, her marriage to Mr Stanton and move to Freeport, and her continued public service into old age. Her death last Sunday is reported with a tribute to her influence in the city and community.
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Mye
Matin Vaile Stanton
Nice
Freeport
Spenerr
Clay County Chase Caather
Ole Oolinas
Bie Wits
Westie
Gil
New York State
Pile
Tayi
Werwerty
Grenier
Tale
Thea Can
Chiy County
Spencer
Them
Hale
Pha Spepere
Eis
Steeets
Vicon
Dante Vhers
Veurk Louse Wits
Homes
Happé
Ehale
Greora
Stanton Loca
Daerige
Das
Breeport
Adums Express Co Moves to Central Location
Admpress Ollicee reports Aduns Express Co now occupies five quarters opposite Spencer News in rooms once used by Gen Yoager. The central site offers a neat building to support their growing business and improved operations.
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Admpress Ollicee
Aduns Express Co
Spencer News
G.en. Yoager
Neikens Buys Peter Randall Lot on West Fourth Street
Mr. Harry Neikens purchased of Mrs. Peter Randall the West Fourth Street lot adjacent to the Spencer News office. He plans to erect a modern portico building on the site in a short time.
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Peter Randall
Harry Neikens
West Second Street
West Fourth Street
The
Spencer News
Heikens
MoO event honors guest of honor at formal dinner
The passage describes Prof. Stot and Prof. Jeba Stout speaking at MoO with Chiweh List Stindas as guests of honor. Attendees dine at a silver basket setting and tables arranged with Vinders. The scene includes a four course meal and social chatting as evening progresses.
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Stot
Jeba Stout
Chiweh List Stindas
Mrs Mogrison Laret Woilie Reading At The Court
A fragmentary notice describes a reading event with Mrs. Mogrison Laret Woilie delivering pieces by Christie Day in the Morning and Watching Ye Old Cat Die. The audience, including Spenger people, hopes for a return engagement soon.
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Cates
Gwe Riehiand
Scatchher
Patel Ada
Riley
Changes in Citizens Bank and Leadership Shifts
The Citizens Savings and Citizens National Banks announce leadership changes. Ba Mauss is elected president and will assume the position, with Koper Grab noted for valued work and appointment as director of the bank. The articles describe improved governance and continued strength of both institutions.
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Wienl
Wells
Tibet
Pri
Cand
Ahsa
Anade Ee
Chee Bank
Eee
Koper Grab
Gy Bowie
Citizens Savings Gan
Citizens Savings
Citizens National Gaaiks
Brotherhood Banquet Planned for Tomorrow Evening
The Men's Tro Userdead of the Men will entertain their wives at the church dining rooms. Rev. Kuck, pastor of the Unnee, and Mrs. Chugh of Morningside will deliver the addresses. It is expected that over 1,000 will attend the event.
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Clare
Kuck
Chugh
Morningside
Cobbs Tyros and Hooters Win at Citizens National Tank Event
A garbled report highlights Cobbs Tyros and Cash Hooters claiming a win near Citizens National Tank. It notes new work on Main Street by Mav Monee and an addition to the city’s enterprise district, signaling a broader urban improvement effort.
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Tore
Eurigg
Citizens Nationa Tank
Mav Monee
Silver Wedding Celebrated for Mr and Mrs Heikens
Silver wedding observed by Mr and Mrs Heikens of North Grove Street with seventy guests at their home. Children and relatives organized the dinner with two long tables dressed in greenery and white decorations. Rev Alber gave a toast as the couple received numerous wedding gifts and best wishes for the future.
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Harry Heikens
N. Grove Street
Alber
Mrs. Heikens
Mrs. Heikena
Commercial Club Banquet Debate Plans and Preparations
The Commercial Club votes on a banquet resolution and debates National Preparedness at the Spencer Commerce Hall. Committee members from Lydy Milton to DeWalt draft the resolution, with three more to present the opposing view. Over 25 members expected, and guests may attend by contacting club executives.
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Fel
Bieht
Spoor Cornyere
Commiereial Club
Andews Cily Niin
Eqinke
Spencer
Premater
Mar Boise
Winedt Araus
Vie
Fron
Iowa
Saint
Pheceonomsarn
Wietviel
Mowine
Xuun
Dickinson Bros. to Open New Grocery Store in Cherokee
Charles Dickinson and his brother wb Dickinson plan to leave TH, Jones & Sons and start Dickinson Brea Cash Grocery in Cherokee near Sioux City. The new firm will feature a modern building opposite the Iwai hotel with marble pillars and tile floors. Dickinson, head clerk Elis Leather, and other staff bring long retail experience as they launch a rival in a growing Cherokee market.
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Spencer
Charles Dickinson
Jones & Sons
Cherokee
Wb. Dickinson
Port Dade
Dickinson Brea Cash Grocery
Iwai Hotel
Thee
Hekinson Bros
ALOR
Dickingon
Haat
Elis Leather
Charles
Sioux City
Death of Mrs Chapman Ward Reported in Pettibone North Dakota
Death of Mrs Chapman Ward aged about sixty five reported yesterday morning at her Pettibone home. Longtime Dickens resident before moving to Dakota three years ago. Burial to be held in Dickens on Thursday.
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Chapman Ward
Chapman
Pettibone
N.D
Dickens
Dakota
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Pinna
Phantoms
Mrs. It
Nissen-Strohmann
Smith-Thornberg
Mes. VC
Cammerrer
Washington Birthday
Kensington
Higgins
Mra. Wi. C. Cammerrer
Ty Fourth Street
Cammerna Lane
M. Ok, GC. Chub
Linger Langer
Aly West Washine War
Otis West
Atheneiics
Peete
Che Sefterroon
Miller
Erier
Rawle Sais
Pety
S.os
Wilkinson
Maria H. Stanton
Clay Coeney
Karly Spencer
Mero
Mass
Melanie
P. Abe
Daneress
Elias
Mrs. Mogrison
Citizens Bank
Minetitit Litteerids Wark
Ltte
M. OK
Chamber of Commerce
Joly
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