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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
1
The Spencer High School Junior Senior banquet stood out as one of the best in the school's history. Decorations, menu, and toasts highlighted devoted committees and the Senior class, with pink and white floral motifs and a long Swastika-shaped table setting.
Seniors in grey caps and gowns attend a Baptist church service where Rev. Williams delivers a memorable sermon from Luke 1 80 about the desert training schools shaping character. He cites courage obedience meekness patience and self denial as key traits, urging graduates to stay in the desert and follow God’s plan toward deserved victories. An undouble quartet provides two excellent songs.
The Riverton school reports Thursday evening at 8 o clock in the high school assembly room for diploma presentations and Orations by Richard L. Davis and Claude Baldwin. Also notes postponements for playgrounds across several townships and a surprise shower honoring Mrs day with recipes gifted. Clyde Evans and wife welcome a newborn son yesterday.
Tomorrow at 6 30 the graduating eighth grade class, department teachers, and school board members with wives will banquet in the High School building. Domestic Science will serve the menu under Miss Maulkler. Top students will read orations on Why I Want to go to High School. Additional tests by faculty and students follow.
The section notes persistent rainfall over the past ten to fourteen days, with surface rain turning into deeper moisture. If rains ease soon, conditions would be favorable for a good crop in 1915.
Appropriate services were conducted yesterday afternoon at the high school building marking a solemn observance. Local officials and students attended as speakers delivered remarks on memory and service.
Senator Allen urged universal franchise and Prohibition support, praising women’s voting rights and wartime sacrifice. He framed civil duty as upholding equality, with strong references to veterans and liberty, while noting political rivalries and potential gubernatorial prospects amid a diverse audience.
An eclectic fragmentary notice set recounts an able memorial sermon by Tews Haier at a Christian church and alongside local society items. It mentions Spencer’s social circle, a Spencer Merchants sale, and Mrs. Hoy Gilbreath visiting Minneapolis relatives, all presented with an era tone and scattered details.
The 1915 Chautauqua in Spencer will run August 1 to 22 on West School grounds with a strong slate of speakers and musical acts. Notable performers include the Dunbar Bell Ringers, The Maryland Singers, Hearuns Sisters Concert, the Pittsburg Ladies Orchestra, and Bohemian flute soloist Arabals, plus lectures by De Wes and Roosevelt biographer. Local reactions praise outstanding talent and support from teachers and officials as preparations continue.
Thursday afternoon a party celebrated Mira’s birthday with games in a cluttered playroom, prizes including a Ken Vie bird buckle and a Kewpie bank, along with paper money rolls and round cardboard coins for snacks. Guests wore decorations, enjoyed a pink cake, and the event ended with tea and a four course menu for the attending families.
On Saturday evening twenty members of the Odd dellaw lodge called at Mark Horbeson’s home before his return to Buahl Tlaho. Chutes Weaver presided over a misread order. Mrs Wadler Cruichall hosted a dinner with her sons’ teachers.
Saturday evening June 5 the Spencer band will give the opening street concert of the season. These concerts will continue during the sunnier months each Saturday evening.
This evening at six thirty Ms Franks Tuttle will host a dining event for Miss Ruth Raving whose engagement to Mr Randall M Tuttle is announced and for Miss Gladys Dirugfelder who is engaged to Mr Mark Wand in Illinois.
Friday afternoon a sewing exhibit at the high school showcased work by both high school and grade students. Projects included towels waists and items in various stages of completion. Nise Baulklur earned praise for her earnest efforts and will remain at Spencer.
Mrs E Boyer died at her Spencer home after long illness. Margare Shenk, born February 2 1846 in Erie County Pennsylvania, moved to LinaTal, married Is Bayer in 1865, came to Spencer in 1881. Survived by husband Edward and Charles, four sisters and four brothers. Three infant sons died. Funeral at Methodist church conducted by Rev O M Bond with large attendance. Body laid to rest in Riverside. E Boyer and Sons express thanks for sympathy and aid.
Wilhelmina A Grambow born in Brandenburg Germany November vy 4il 1862 came to Dodge county Wisconsin May 1862 married A B Bergent in 1861 moved via Davenport to Hardin Iowa then Ackley 1893 Clay county near Spencer then Spencer West Mourth died at home in Spencer survived by husband three sons August J M of Spencer G E of Radcliffe and daughters Ars Hiery Heik us Miss Louise and Miss Slagdalene ten grandchildren faithful Evangelical member in feeble heart for years funeral from home conducted by Tex O M Bond assisted by Rev May Heckinott Hartley former pastor.
Sam Tompson and Mrs. Sam Tompson died after a prolonged illness at their Dickens home on Sunday. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow with obituary notices appearing in the next week’s paper.
The life of A J Smith who died recently in Springfield Center will be featured in the News’s next issue. Our paper notes the event amid ongoing publication.
Last week Sargeant and Co sold their feed store to GR Morraly and Clarence Mor rile of Limpdon Morrile Bros. They take possession today and are described as fine young men ready to serve Spencer and its people with the service they deserve.
Wo mans Club members will entertain at a picnic and insivale at the home of Mrs Adelaide Woodrock. Covers set for 125. At dinner’s end a delightful program will be performed.
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