Commencement Exercises at Spencer High School
Spencer High School held a large commencement in the assembly room with a 50 member class. Honor students were named for five and four year courses, followed by orations on neutrality and world issues. Diplomas were awarded by Dr. H. O. Green as Superintendent Avery noted fourteen years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer High School
Donizetti
Richard 8. Davis
Mildred Goodspeed
Claude Baldwin
Ernest Field
William Flindt, Jr
Alva Hart
East Kaiser
Florence Voller
Velma Tillingast
Kathleen Bronson
Dale Jones
Frances Carlson
Leone Doty
Helen Free
George Heald, Jr
Irma Redfield
Arthur Seaton
Richard I. Davis
Richard H. Hartman
Charles H. Trattenburg
Jay Gould
Jiegall
D Plattenburg
Arthur
Spencer
Claude Daldwin
Kathleen Jonson
Avery
Board of Education
H. O. Green
Maracino
Gladys Tagfrert
Margaret Clapper
Gail de Well
Ole Anderson
Bertram Williams
Richard Crandall
Ole Anderson Clarke Johnston
George Neck
Samuel Munger
Louis Smith
Ralph Cranston
Stuart Goodspie
War News Sketches From The Week In World Fronts
The Germans retook Przemysl and push toward Lemebry as Austro Galicia defense tightens. Western front sees no Allied breakthrough while German submarines continue sinking small vessels. Gallipoli advances give Allies hope for victory. German Zeppelin destroyed by British airstrike near Ghent. Wilson’s ultimatum to Germany delivered, reiterating neutral rights and accountability for violations at sea.
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Przemysl
Lemebry
Galicia
Gallipoli Peninsule
Ghent
Brussel
Wilson
Germany
United States
Clock Chimes at First National Bank in Everly
In Everly the First National bank installed a fine clock with Westminster chimes. The chime sounds every quarter hour and can be heard across town, reflecting the bank’s enterprise and community spirit.
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Everly
First National Bank
Westminster
Plant name riddle from August Spencer Chautauqua
Dr White of Clay County presents a riddle asking for a plant name formed by shapes. The clue describes parts: three fourths of a roman circle and a circle, two semicircles with a perpendicular, a triangle on feet, two semicircles and a circle. The assembled figure spells a plant name. Answer submissions requested via News. Spencer Chautauqua runs August 15 to 22.
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Ross
Dr. White
Gov't Agt
Clay Co
The Lost Chord by Adelaide A Procter
A silent poem excerpt narrates a moment at an organ where a single chord induces infinite calm, healing pain and uniting discordant life. The speaker hopes Death’s bright angel may again speak through that lost chord, perhaps in Heaven.
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Death
Adelaide A
Procter
Mrs Samuel Thompson’s Pioneer Widow Rites Held
Eliza Ellsworth born in Leicestershire England October 15 1846. She moved to America with her parents about 1848 settling near Madison Wisconsin. Married Samuel Thompson in Clay County on April 10 1879. Four children survived with many grandchildren. Funeral at Hickens attended by relatives from Luthven Spencer and Pos Loring. She will be remembered as a devout Christian and beloved mother. Body laid to rest at Riverside.
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Samuel Thompson
Eliza Ellsworth
Leicester
England
America
Madison
Wis
Tawa
Clay County
Samuel Thampson
City County
Wi G
Heiking
James Tripson
Summit Township
James
Charles
Dickens
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tebens
Hushinel Gawk
Cruestifers
Phe Lena
Katherine Hits
Roxie Laeweh
Win
Bela
Bessie Culver
Lite Ons
Aiid Mars
Siedie Maasteenisceri
Lene Boneh
Cal
Bens
Jamin Istsworth
Grose
Neb Dates
George Elsworth
Council
Arthie al Quinuha
Luthven
Spencer
Pos- Loriit
Riverside
Card of Thanks for Funeral Kindness and Flowers
We thank friends and neighbors for helping lay our beloved to rest and for floral offerings. Sincerely Mr and Mrs C Walters and family Mr and Mrs A J Austin. Charlie Roberts visited Tommie Evans at Gillett’s Grove Monday.
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C. Walters
A. J. Austin
Charlie Roberts
Gillett’s Grove
Tommie Evans
Dentists Offer New Facial Aids For Care
Fragmented text describes dental work options and a program promising new care methods by unnamed providers. It mentions experimentation, possible benefits, and opportunities for patients choosing treatment paths. The article lacks clear names, places, or dates.
Eliza Ellen Lamar Dies in Spencer After Long Life of Service
Eliza Ellen Lamar born in Turkedtaville Maryland lived most of her life in Spencer. She supported her brothers A P and Willibald Lamar, taught at Spencer schools, and remained active in Trinity Reformers Church. Her passing June 3 ended a quiet life of reading, charity, and family care with her nephew A W Miller and other relatives present at the service led by Reverend Thrush.
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Eliza Ellen Lamar
Liga Elbu Damar
Panne Rury
Turkedtaville
Mivd
Fopick County
Maryland
Willam He
Spencer
Thomas J
Hagerstown
Marylaine
Harrstown
Washingeton County
Shies
Ve Wowdhood
Trinity Reformers Church
Miss Lamar
A. P. Lieweir
Whens
First Nacional Bank
Saint ‘Chon J
Miss Jamar
Jon
Lev
Thrush
Congregational Church
Arenda
Nieves
Roy Gilliveath
Minnesipatis
Garner
Bothool
Thoms
Lamar
Franky
Eight Class Complimentary Honors Mrs Bentz Farewell
A local school event hosted an eight class complimentary in Whuneelay afternoon on the cover bank. Attendees included AC Tag number and members of the My i.elaret. The gathering served to say goodbye to Mrs Bentz who will not return as a Learchet at Speners.
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Sent
Ckver
U. S
My I.elaret
Bentz
Marry at home in city by Rev William Baier Bonest
Married Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride and groom in this city Rev William Baley officiated. The couple, both of Partley, were accompanied by the groom's parents Mr and Mrs dol ewes. They will reside at Patiene Varcley after the ceremony.
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Bonest
Tewis
Nedlin Ay Ituaneister
Partley
Omarcage
Ailating Chapeau
Willian Baley
Mais Aid Mes
Dol
Patiene Varcley
June Pahnquist Birthday Party Notice
June Pahnquist celebrated her birthday with a Monday afternoon gathering last week. Anne Patinquist hosted ten friends from four to six, enjoying games and a cake served by Mrs Ophi Palmquist. Guests presented gifts to the birthday girl.
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Anne Patinquist
Ophi Palmquist
The New Thaciers Appoint School Staff and Farewell
A district school announces a full teaching slate with new hires including Miss Florence Palkey Miss Laure J Smalley and Miss Helen J Tands to lead domestic history German and science departments. Principal candidates and staffing details follow a public election of teachers to form the Spencer school faculty for the upcoming term.
Miss Florence May Nichols to Teach Music Next Fall
Miss Florence May Nichols will replace Miss Muth Bavinges next fall at Oberst Conservatory of Music. She is a graduate with degrees in music, set to teach piano voice and theory. Also noted, Miss Niel has won awards. Russell Lite gon, son of Mr and Mrs Nelio Larson, fell and broke his arm but is recovering.
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Florence May Nichols
Muth Bavinges
Obertin Conservatory of
Musiq
Misa Niells
Oberst
Russell Litegon
Myra
Nelio Larson
Dinner honors Rose Denner and friends at North Grove event
Rose Denner Miss Tuth Mwing and Miss Gladys Dinefolder were guests of honor at a dinner hosted by Mrs. Frank M. Puttle on North Grove St. The two library and dining room tables featured light tulle, pink roses, and crystal candle-sticks with pink shades. A five course luncheon in pink and white followed, served by the hostess and assistants, with music and lines after.
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Rose Denner
Tuth Mwing
Gladys Dinefolder
Lash
Frank M. "Puttle
North Grove St
Slumber Party At Mrs. McCool Home Last Thursday
The Dosen held a slumber party at Mrs. Helen McCool’s home last Thursday night. A fine spread was unused before retiring. Dreadfast was enjoyed in the woods.
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Helen McCool
U V Club Hosts Tea for O U Teelu Officers
Mrs Gene Mont gomers and Mrs Paul Goyette entertained the O U Teelu officers at Montgomery's East Second Street home. The afternoon featured needlework and a delightful two course tea supper served around five o'clock.
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U.V. Club
Gene Montgomers
Paul Goyette
O. U. Teelu
Couple Tie The Knot In Local Ceremony
Married Wednesday afternoon at the Christian church in this city the ceremony joined Mrs Eathel Zellar of horn and Arthur McNulty of Atos Kansas as husband and wife. The bride wore a white dress with blue ribbons and the groom, a stranger to many, appears to be a worthy gentleman. They will reside on a farm near Fatthon.
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Ev. Win
Christian Church
Eathel Zellar
Horn
Arthur McNulty
Atos
Kansas
Min
Fatthon
Popular Couple Married at Swedish Church North of Royal
Miss Clara Moser daughter of May and Mrs William Meyer wed Albert Wahlstrom of Grove Street last Wednesday at 2 pm in the Swedish church three miles northeast of Royal. Rev A Gustafsen officiated. attendants were Albert Hapedorn and Osia Wahletromy. A pink and white decor carried through the ceremony and reception at the bride’s parents' home. The couple will reside on the family farm near Royal after a year in study and church service.
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Clara Moser
May
William Meyer
Albert Wahlstrom
Grove Street
A. Gusfialsen
Royal
Albert Hapedorn
Osea Wahletromy
Melia Meyer
Eter
Teel Wahletrom
Proom
Meyer
Chy County
Varsbannd
Far
Minnesota
Spencer
Chiy County
Ruy
Anniversary Celebration Honors Bergs at Home
Mr and Mrs Henry Berg marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a Thursday gathering at their Lincoln township home half a mile south of the Swedish church. About 40 friends called, and a fine dinner was served by Mr and Mrs Jerg Rey Semora. The couple received numerous gifts including a sunshine port, a Willen rug, an 85 cabinet and rocking chairs.
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Henry Berg
Lincoln Township
Mys
Hurg
Jerg. Rey. Sohola
Lome
House Picnic for Melbi Turner at Truth Street
Intimate friends host a cudedy party at Melbi Turner’s home on Truth Street. Mrs Turner and children plan to leave next week for Montana and other western points to spend the summer. Guests may stay all day or extend the visit with a later visitation.
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Mel
Bi 2
Turner
Truth Street
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