News of the County Highlights Local Visits and Health
Word arrives that Mrs W D Watson reached Edmonton Canada safely and is pleased with the country. Miss Edna Rogers visited parents in Emmetsburg. Reports say If Holand tours nearby garages. Will McPherson suffers another quinsy attack. Lafage returned from 5 D and praises Dakota after seeing Lug an township. Miss Jennie Tait works for Mrs Callipriest. Subkaweak and B A Johns scouted South Dakota for next year locations. Mrs P Boland hosted Mr and Mrs Burns from Moreland and Miss Louisa Speed completed a school term in Pistrict west Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Rogers
Emmetsburg
Holand
Will McPherson
Tie
Ess Chin
Lafage
Af Dakota
Lugan Township
Jennie Tait
Hinton Iowa visits and local gatherings noted
Rev Hawks and family from Hinton arrived Wednesday for a visit with friends. C W Jones and Ruthven family attended Sunday at the Jones home. G E C will meet June 5 with Laser Crane. Residents attended Trevoration services in Spencer. several families visited homes and picnicked at the river. multiple names appear in social calls and Sunday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Memorial day events and graduation at Riverton
Memorial day programs were held at the opera house with Attorney Geo Heald of Spencer delivering the address. Commencement exercises featured Walter Atherton of State University with diplomas awarded by School Board President L. Wagner to Olive Aicher Florence Bo Ruelle Ruth V. and others. Noted moves and visits include Mr and Mrs Roy Blazer of Estherville and J B King owner of a Buick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Glven
Geo
Heald
Spencer
Walter 2. Atherton
Siake Sulversky
L. Wagner
Olive I. Aicher
Florence Bo Ruelle
Ruth V., Ictries
Mazel E. Stanton
Josephng M. Torphy
North Summit Notes and Local Social Updates
Weekend rain forecast with a large turnout at the Mission Reform church meeting last week. Velkens brothers marketed hoys in Fostoria Friday. Road graders improved local roads this past week. Church commencement exercises set for Friday June 7 at 8 o clock. Mrs. Weiland’s health shows improvement. Miss Gilson of Fostoria stayed with R G Heikens from Thursday to Friday. Mr and Mrs John Sonius visited HH Sonius near Spencer last Sunday. Mrs C H Johnson shopped in Spencer Monday. Mrs Otto Schoorman visited aunt Mrs Light last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform Church
G. Velkens
Fostoria
Weiland
Gilson
R. G. Heikens
John Sonius
HH. Sonius
Spencer
C. H. Johnson
Otto Schoorman
Light
South Douglas Social News Highlights
Mrs W Hughes and children from Crystal Minnesota visited with her mother Mrs Sara Jones. A group of local youths enjoyed an evening at the Stark home. Ratth Evans, finishing high school at Spencer, returns for summer. Mr and Mrs Er Williams were Peterson callers. Mrs Morgan, visiting Rd Glynn home, returns to Chicago. Rev and Mrs Jones receive a surprise party with a money purse on May 24. Morgan, Jennie Jones and Etta James were Sioux Rapids callers. Mrs Lee and Margaret Jones visited the lid James home on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark
Ratth Evans
Spencer
Er. Williams
Peterson
Mrs. Morgan
Rd Glynn
Chicago
Rev
Mrs. Jones
M Morgan
Jennie Jones
Etta James
Sioux Rapids
Mrs. Lee
Margaret Jones
Lid James
Peterson and Kirchner Families Share Visits and News
Avery Peterson and Avery Kirchner with Miss Wolf of IL visited Mr and Mrs Win Kirchner and returned home Thursday. Mr and Mrs C Barber of Peterson plan to move to California. Mrs Arthur Benn of Gladbrook visits Ruby Cilley. Ina Chatterton visits Ames. Memorial Day observance was simple with Rev Wilson of Marcus delivering the day’s address and veterans’ graves decorated by wreaths as the band played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Kirchner
Miss Wolf
IL. Dodge
Win. Kirchner
C. Barber
Peterson
California
Arthur Benn
Gladbrook
Ruby Cilley
Harwood
Mr. Blackmer
Wilson
Marcus
Greenville visitors and social notes from Spencer area
Mrs Paul Miller and children of Livermore were over Sunday visitors at the Howard King home. Mrs Carl Browman spent Friday with her mother at Langdon. Vera Skewis went to Rock Valley to spend a week with friends. Arthur and Elsie Anderson of Spencer spent Sunday at the Kirby home. Mr and Mrs O D Jenkins were entertained at the Roy Arms home Sunday. Chas McCargar of Oskaloosa attended church services in Spencer Sunday. TI Skewis of Tacoma spent the week with his brother W J and family. Ladies of the Cemetery association met at Liberty cemetery Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Miller
Livermore
Howard King
Carl Browman
Langdon
Vera Skewis
Rock Valley
Shirley Brown
Jessie
Greenville
Chas, McCargar
Oskaloosa
Spencer
TI. Skewis
Tacoma
Wash
W. J
Ladies of the Cemetery Association
Liberty Cemetery
Short program, painting and repairs noted at event
Catherine McGuire of Spencer visited the King home Thursday. Louie Oscar and Ila Watson of Harmony spent Sunday at the Chas. Watson home. Fern Dubois shopped in Spencer Friday. Mrs. E. Conway enjoys a visit from her mother and brother of Everly. Tom Stookey was an overnight visitor at Sioux Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine McGuire
Spencer
King
Louie
Oscar
Ila Watson
Harmony
Chas. Watson
Fern Dubois
E. Conway
Everly
Tom Stookey
Sioux Rapids
Rainy week anchors Northwest Douglas notes
A week ago, rainy weather brought a bountiful spell in Northwest Douglas. Local visits include John Evans and family at the Dan Jepsen home, C Thurston of Spencer, Flavilla Jones with Ella Powell, and Mrs. Robt Roberts and daughter from Lake Crystal. Community events feature a township school picnic and several Sunday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evans
Dan Jepsen
C. Thurston of
Spencer
Everly Township Picnic and Graduation Notices
In Waterford next Thursday Everly Township hosts a picnic. Graduates listed include Mabel Denikorp Minnie Mehtin Rose Peterson Edna Zvbren and Hannah Ringering. Also noted are medical updates from Sioux City and Hartley hospitals and local school exhibits and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
Mabel Denikorp
Minnie Mehtin
Rose Peterson
Edna Zvbren
Hannah Ringering
W. Jones
Sioux City
Anna Hartman
Arthur McMurry
Ames
Luelle Nugent
Spencer
Cronk
John Stuler
Grover Fanning
Hadith Gothman
Justice Powell
Hagerty
M. EE
Frank Meyers Jr
Hartley Hospital
W. Johnson
Harmony residents visit Henry Hammel home Sunday
Harmony notes show Al Fulton and mother visiting the Henry Hammel home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Daugherty spent Sunday at Lee Pitver's. Joseph Maurer works on roads again as taxes are being calculated. Several families, including the Andersons, Rotinsons, and Rubh Jenkins of Greenville, visit J. A. King home. Lizzie and Clara Fulton join Sunday afternoon at the King residence. Mrs. Speer suffers rheumatism and seeks medical aid from Dr. Collester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Fulton
Henry Hammel
John [Daugherty
Lee Pitver
Joseph Maurer
GC. G. Anderson
N. M. Anderson
Axel Rotinson
Rubh Jenkins
Greenville
Lizzie
Clara Fulton
J. A. King
J. A. King Home. Mrs. Speer
Tr. Collester
Ice cream social at Langdon school house draws crowd
Miss Edna Allender led an entertaining program last Friday at the Langdon school house, with strong attendance. Various visitors including Miss Katie Johansen and Mr. and Mrs. Austin joined the event, while others traveled from Spencer and Dickens to attend.
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Departures
Miss Bessie Weaklen visited Miss Oma Walters near Dickenson late week. Mrs Keck visited relatives in Quimby on Thursday. Mr Sanderson and wife of Webb visited at Mrs P H Benson’s home over Sunday. Guy Walters sold bags this week as a market shipment. Mr Cornell of Watkins finished his last trip through the area. The Watkins man’s friendly manner left many friends who wish the family success in their move to Seibert Colorado. Olson youths from Kastoria hosted old friends at a social Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Weaklen
Near Dickens
Oma Walters
Keck
Quimby
Seibert
Colorado
Olson
Kastoria
West Lake News and Social Notes Highlight Local Visitations
Miss Maud Welch visited Saturday and Sunday with Zepha mith. Qra Mason visited at her uncles Clark Wilson Sunday. Peter Hanson builds a barn on his West Lake farm. Webster the Hakers agent was here last week. West Lake residents attended Edwards school picnic Wednesday. Friends from near Terris visited the Daily home Sunday. Will Simington visits daughter Mrs L Jones. Addington and Robinson each lost cattle to lightning in Sunday storm. Ryerson pasture and Pickles home Wednesday. Pickles slowly recovering. Lake Center picnic set for June 18 at Taylor's grove. L A Alger back from northern trip. reports heavy rain in Minnesota. George Rossiter buys Flint and Walsh farm. Rev Rucker preaches at Lake Center Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qra Mason
Clark Wilson Suday
Peter Hanson
Une
West Lake
Mr. Webster
Hakers
Edwards
Terris
Dally
Will Simington
L. Jones
Mr. Addington
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Ryerson
Mr. Alpers
the & G
L. A. Alger
Minnesota
George Rossiter
Flint and Walsh
Rucker
Lake Center
Summit Center Social At Home of Mr and Mrs Irifmeyer
Young people gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Oliver Irifmeyer on Wednesday evening for a home gathering with a fine luncheon at noon. Guests enjoyed the event and commented on the fine time had by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Irifmeyer
Lewis
Lux
Des Moines
Local social notes from the community gathering
Lewis Rubes attended a party at W. A. Weels home while visiting from our area. Shatto is currently on the sick list. Mrs. D. Shatto visited friends in Twostoria last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lilley called at M. L. Lauck home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Weels
Mr. Shatto
D. Shatto
Twostoria
Chas. Lilley
M. L. Lauck
Lake Center Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Miss Maud Welch spent Sunday with Zepha Smith. Mr Mason visited his Armstrong brother. Mrs Edward and Terril’s brother visited at Pinkie home Thursday. Jim Mason of Ruthven visited with W Mason. Hazel Whitford and Hazel Debolt called Friday. Calverys of Spencer spent weeks at Around Lake. Cora Mason left Friday for Armstrong. Pickle and Whiteford Ruthven callers Monday. Saxby planned a surprise for Mrs Saxby’s birthday Thursday. About sixty guests attended and a late supper was served. Lake Center youths attended Miss Smith's soda Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Mason
Armstrong
Sunday visits and local travels noted in Rolfe
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dumbaugh from Rolfe visited Shirley Brown's home over Sunday. Mrs. Ben Large and Reba traveled to Union Iowa, to stay until after Decoration Day. Mrs. R. A. Hawks went to Minnesota Wednesday for an extended visit with her parents. Miss Edna Walker came from Spencer Friday to visit T. W. and family. Miss Willabeth Freeburg came from Spencer Friday for an over Sunday with home folks. Oma Cobb not well lately. friends hope for quick recovery. The picnic succeeded despite rain with a good program and plenty of ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dumbaugh
Rolfe
Shirley Brown
Ben Large
Reba
Union
Iowa
R.A. Hawks
Minnesota
Edna Walker
Spencer
T. W
Willabeth Freeburg
Oma Cobb
Community Guests and Local Visits Highlight Decoration Day
South Headland J Reag and family and P Parker and family were Sunday guests at E J Sarvold home. A large number from this corner spent Decoration Day at Sioux Rapids. Mrs O Meyers visited at the parental home Friday. Mrs W Sutton and Miss Blanche Endsley attended aid at Mrs H D Shoafstall's Thursday. Mrs P Ringbloom is doing fine at Pond hospital at Sioux Rapids. Art Mills is doing hard work on bridges and prades. Geo Mills and family visited Art Mills home Sunday. Miss Mammie Williams visited J Chalfant Sunday. George and Harvey Erickson visited with their brother Oscar and family. Miss Daisy Patten staying with Mrs A Erickson the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Rapids
O. Meyers
W. Sutton
Blanche Endsley
H. D. Shoafstall
P. Ringbloom
the Pond Hospital
Art Mills
Geo. Mills
Mammie Williams
J. Chalfant
George
Harvey Erickson
Oscar
Daisy Patten
A. Erickson
Gillett Grove Social Roundup Reflects Small Town Skips
Dave Erickson visited Marathon relatives last weekend while Maggie Chalafant and Ervin McCarter were in Spencer. Neighborhood events include school term closure, folks visiting, a district picnic plan, and market day preparations as Harvest Edition notes a drizzle and tentative dates.
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News OF the County
Logan
W.D. Watson
Edmonton
Canada
Clos Gaard
Davenport
College of Chiropractic
Constance Myers
Cylinder
C. G. Myers
W. C. Cook
Helen
Fort Dodge
James Slater
Nels Simonson
Minmetsburg
Silas Ryder
Lars Karestruim
Bury
Wat McNary
A. W. Jelfries
Hawks
Hinton
Towa
C. W. Jones
Ruthven
Lom. Jones
Frank Putman
Tliayd Jones
Philip Melius
Geo. Culver
Bruce
Grave Simington
Kruthven
George Culver
Fred James
Geo. James Tnane
Wankman
Warren
Qereyey
Wolcott
Claude Wilson
Ernest Gustin
Averil Fish
Andrew Christenson
Geo. Culver Viene
A. A. Flint
Marian Koimt
Lona
Martely
Ina Callison
Garner
BR. Jelords
Tio
Whittfield
Laurens
Roy Blazer
Esthervisle
Archer Home
A. A. Bradley
Elikiren
Faribault
Minn
Henry Harlow
Ennetsburg
We K
Coo
A. Reely
A. A. Cradley
Grace Blunt
Fitherville
Indianapolis
J. Stoneman
South Douglas
W. Hughes
Crystal, Minn
Sara Jones
Liebride
Center Point
Ira Wilson
Herbert G. Morrison
Mirst National Bank
Peterson Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Ina Chatterton
Ab Ames
Northwest
Douglas
Flavilla Jones
Ella Powell
Ed Tibbets
Capt. Weik
Homer Dumkreiger
Byron Jones
Tom Morris
Fughie Jones
M. Sercy
W. Law
F. Lundt
Robt. Roberts
Lake Crystal
D. R. Jones
Senor
Spirit Lake
Walter Pelly
Dun Evans
Olga Peterson
Ans
Edna Allender
Miss Allender
Airfield
M. Bundagen
John Hopkins
Warry Lawrence
Katie Johansen
L. L. Atwood
Our Town
Ginger
Pearl Moore
Dickens
Ernie Watters
Anna Watters
Iarriet Martin
Spencer Iriday
Broman
Carlsen
M. Austin
Rubert Austin
Straw
Panama
Miss Maud Welch
Zepha Mith
Mr. Taylor's Grove
Summit Center
Lewis Rubes
Rossie
Fale
Evolvenre
South Headland
J. Reag
P. Parker and Family
E. J. Sarvold
Gillett Grove
Dave Erickson
Marathon
B. H. Johns
C. F. Johns
Stella Green
Maggie Chalafant
Ervin McCarter
Bert Gustin
C. Stewart
Clark Menefee
J. R. Higgins
David Johns
Aurelia
Fred Johns
Harvey Rise
Irma Rande
Higgins
Ed. Conway
Ed. Landers
Timmernan
Myrtle Johns
Stewart
Farmers’ Elevator Board
Mace
F. Ae J
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