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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
3
A long list of social notes from Milford and Spencer covers visits, travels, and family events. Many residents attend commencements, Decoration Day observances, or visit relatives in nearby towns. Several individuals announce moves, work changes, or retirement, with mentions of Franklin families, telephone company staff, and local clubs shaping community life.
A Lincoln farmer Martin Graze discusses Holstein cows and silo use. He notes not selling six cows at 100 dollars each and reports higher profit from prior winters due to silage. Eleven acres of corn fed twenty four cattle from November to spring with five feet of feed remaining. C J Garrett of Douglass says his silo paid for itself in the first season and holds several feeds for summer.
A fierce wind Sunday evening May 26 swept near George Merchant and H H Bellfarros destroying a merchant silo and eight large trees. No other damage was reported.
Mrs McCord entertained Mrs W S MeeQorl and four guests at six o clock Friday in honor of Miss Haverfardenbrook who departed Saturday for Huron South Dakota.
Mrs. Rhodes entertained Miss Isbel Rhodes of Kone Oklahoma visiting relatives in Spencer with a six o'clock dinner at her home. A. St. Charles, south of Www. Martin Bergeman, who spent Memorial Day with his parents in town, was also a guest.
Miss May Cooper hosted a small farewell social at her West Fourth Street home on Tuesday evening for Miss Gladys Leighter who departed Thursday for Moneta Musto. Guests enjoyed amusements and refreshments in a pleasant, farewell setting.
The Gen Martin family plans their annual farm reunion on a Royal area farm this June. About a hundred relatives are expected, but some will not be able to attend. John Martin farms the homestead for the event this year.
Mrs J A Tredfield hosted a second of a series at her home last Tuesday afternoon. Twenty four guests attended enjoying sociability and stimulating friendly associations. An appetising luncheon was served, reflecting the hostess's genial hospitality.
Miss Marion Cruver, assisted by her father, hosted the F. I. Club and their gentlemen friends Tuesday evening at her Mast Third Street home. The supper preceded a review of the year’s work, with the young people answering questions at their places about where the club met, its entertainment, and other details.
Fred Jensen, newly admitted to the bar after a Des Moines exam last week, joins Spencer's legal scene. Three took the exam. all passed, with Jensen singled out for congratulations. He plans to stay in Spencer for the foreseeable future as he begins his professional career.
Veterans and locals gathered at the courthouse steps around 30 to march to Riverside cemetery for decoration exercises led by Chaplain Rucker and Major Gheney. About 12 to 1500 attended the afternoon service at the Methodist church where Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was read and names of veterans were read. Rev O V Pence delivered a memorial address praising sacrifice and unity. Ralph McWhirter of Garner was among commencement visitors.
Miss Ruth Evans, who completed her schooling locally, returned to her Linn Grove home on Thursday.
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