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Newspaper

Spencer News

Location

Spencer, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1913

Page

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Mrs A Mack Hosts Compliment to Prospective Brides

Mrs A Mack entertained a large company at her home this evening to honor Miss Ning Weaver and Miss Maude Kra her, who will soon assume home keeper roles. Pink sweet peas decorated the rooms, guests received damask napkins with threading activity, and each bride elect got a hemmed dozen tied with pink ribbon. A two course luncheon was served by Misses Weaver and Inman. Favors were pink cardboard hearts with the marriage announcement inside. readings by Mrs Charles Collester were well received. Invited guests included Kihel Lewis, C Ollester, Cora Morgan, Wadléleh, Grace Simington, ALU, Fava Ackenbagh Mather, and others.

Helen and Mary Weaver Dorothy Inman Charles Collester Kihel Lewis C Ollester Cora Morkan Wadléleh Grace Simington Alu Fava Ackenbagh Mather Frankie Ware Arastony Sadlefiord Poole Ciara Bek Bjornstad Tue Gertrude Ingalls Grace Gregory Sadie Goble Amy Weisgerber Minnile Hoberg Guldie Rice Blanche Florence Titus Eloise Minersen Ena Miller Maude McCalla Kauating Reynolds Barbara Cornwall

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Wilson at Home

A birthday surprise party greeted Mrs. Wilson Friday afternoon in her Langdon home. Her husband and daughter helped plan the event with about thirty friends attending. Luncheon followed with musical entertainment by Miss Lydia Chase and others, and the host later thanked guests for joining the celebration.

Wilson Frank Lloyd of Langdon Frank Glosd Gloyd Geo. Wilson Lydia Chase Herbert

Teek The Prise Word Awarded To Weigle Student

Carlton College Northfield Minnesota official notes Waldo Thrush won first prize in the English composition contest open to all four year students. The Sophomore authored an original story and defeated Kleher classmen. The News will publish the story later.

Dean Weigle Carlton College Northfield Minn Waldo Thrush Heisa Soph Kleher

Memorial Service for Deceased Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

Members of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are summoned to meet at their hall at two o clock Sunday June 1 for a procession to the Christian church where Rev. G. Vi Pence will deliver the memorial sermon. They will then proceed to the cemetery to decorate graves. Bring flowers. Automobiles will be provided for the ladies.

Odd Fellows and Rebekats Christian Church G. Vi Pence

Advertised Letters at Spencer Post Office for Week Ending June 9

The Spencer post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending June 9. Names include Miss Inger Carlatensen, Mr. Thos Coswict, Mr. Gregory Hogan, Mrs. Myrtle Jones, Mr. Parker, Miss Laven Rice, Mr. Lewis D. Wall.

Spencer Post Office Inger Carlatensen Thos. Coswict Gregory*Hogan Myrtle: Jones Parker Laven Rice Lewis D. Wall

Band Concert On The Street This Friday Night

A local band will give one of their excellent concerts on the street Friday evening at eight o'clock. All are invited to come out and listen. The boys are stepping up on the scale in shape and deserve encouragement.

Wedding in North Yakima Washington Jones Snider nuptials

Last Wednesday Miss Jeannette Anns Jones daughter of Thomas Jones formerly Spencer married Berton Snider son of Mr and Mrs T J Snider of this city. The couple are known locally with the bride noted to have visited Spencer and the groom having attended the business college here eight years ago. Miss Sylvia Craver hosted the Tuesday Kensington Unit gathering at her home with many well dressed girls, sewing, social talk, and a fine conjunction recorded as another pleasant event. The Kensington club shows a stable membership rather than growth or decline.

Jeannette Anns Jones Thomas &. Jones Spencer Berton Snider T. J. Snider Go Tome Af Business Sylvia Craver Kensington

Sioux City Pow Wow and Indian Congress Planned

Sioux City organizers announce Bronher Days and Indian Congress on July 3 and 4 with cowboys and Indians, a major show, and about 10000 dollars allocated for preparations and prizes. Excursions from various points will run to the event in a grand Sioux City style.

Sioux City Congress Indian Congress Sioux City Way

Electric Pole Relocation Under City Orders Progressing

Superintendent Adams and a force move electric poles from Main street as directed by the city council. Poles will run from the light plant south through the alley to the library then east to Mill street and south to river street. All new poles and wire from Puget Sound. Completion anticipated July first.

Adams Main Street Library Mill Street River Street Puget Sound Ihe Vualy Tiret

New Ordinance Bids Safer Driving Near Alleys

A draft ordinance proposes banning driving faster than a walk near alleys to prevent vehicles from hitting pedestrians. Citizens report near misses by the News office alley and call for cautious backing and slower vehicle operation near warehouses and burns.

Death of Rev David McMitlan Mouguelin at Des Moines Hospital

Rev. David McMitlan Mouguelin longtime minister and Des Moines Methodist Hospital staff member died June 4 at the Des Moines hospital after a life of study and service. Born January 4 in Gettysburg Pennsylvania he studied at Taker University Drew Seminary and Glasgow University before joining the Des Moines Conference. He married Edith Archer December 14 in Des Moines and spent his career in ministry and hospital work. Funeral services were held in Des Moines with interment in Riverside Cemetery.

David McMitlan Mouguelin Methodist Hospital Des Moines Unk Gettysburg Penn Chiat Little City Taker University Kansas Drew Theological Seminary Iss Hoston School of Theology University of Glasgow Scotland St. Louis Methodise Eaith Archer Gor Highlands of Glory Fle Ini

New Home Becomes Fine Example of Local Craft

Settled in a new scene, the project showcases work by TLC foundation builders Nelson & Witt, Em. R. Turner carpentry, Jenson & Mekhinstry plastering, H. A. Kline finishing, A. G. Gabrant up stairs decorations, and cement blocks by W L Mais. Staples & Bjornstad supplied hardware.

Tlc. Witt Tim of Nelson & Witt Em. R. Turner Turner Jenson & Mekhinstry H. A. Kline A. G. Gabrant Carl Anderson Leweh Ihadpson O' Rien Coarley O'elen Clare Corps of A. Hergeman Staples & Bjornstad

New Chemical Engine Installed for North Tire House

City acquires a new chemical engine for the north tire house, funded by ROS. The item highlights the upgrade to safety and efficiency in waste handling and fire response.

North Tire House

Dinner Party at Mrs Hanson’s Home Delights Guests

Mrs Robert Hanson hosts Bev Torush and family Mes br Snow and daughter Gana for a six o clock dinner in the evening. The gathering features warm hospitality and lively conversation among guests.

Robert Hanson Bev Torush Br. Snow Gana

Teacher's Examination Set for Spencer Iowa

The regular teacher certificate examination will be held in the Wgt Beheul Assembly room Spencer Iowa June 25 41 and 27. wien Many B Rinwr.

Wgt Beheul Spencer Iowa Wien Many B. Rinwr

Georges Weight Suffers Sunday Stroke Paralysis Fails to Regain Consciousness

Georges Weight suffered an apoplectic stroke Sunday night and lay unconscious in bed with paralysis on both sides. Doctors say little hope of recovery. A barber from Sand Point, dab, was summoned as the situation deteriorated.

Georges Weight Bas Sand Point

Children’s Day Services Reported Across Churches

An excellent program was held at Vie Methodist church with a large crowd and a wood collection for students and fund. An evening program at the Christian church drew a large attendance and a good collection. No services were held at Onepis Episcopal church due to Dr. Morrow’s absence at a Dubuque meeting. Congregational church to hold services next Sunday morning. No other Children’s Day services learned of.

Christian Church The Morrow Dubuque

Faith in the Yard Grading Effort Aims for New Home

The text praises the yard grading work as meeting high standards and commends contractors and workers including the light plant employees who wired the house. It notes the collective effort and faith in the project.

N. R Migran Dulimt Hoye

Morgan Youds at Lie Inne of Brides Mother

Wedding notice for Midred Gladys Morsan and Glen Le Voudy in Spencer area. Ceremony led by Rev JM with attendants from families. bride in white with bouquet. groom son of Mrs A M Youde, farming future near Florien county. Reception and early travels to future home noted.

Lie Inne Margaret Morgan Gladys Morsan Glen le Voudy Wattimmy Pete Spencer Lure Margaret Morwan Tron A. MB Youde South Spencer Die Walton Mwethers Florien County Kithel Jones Mattie McCord Or. G. Christinson Pale Youde Lot Brien

Cornish Knudsen Wed in Cedar Rapids Home Wedding

Della Knudsen and Wart Cornish of Cedar Rapids were united in marriage yesterday at the Knudsen home with Rev Thrush performing the ceremony in front of family. The bride, a Spencer graduate, had trained in Cedar Rapids as an actress. The groom, son of a former Spencer businessman, works at a Sinclair garage in Cedar Rapids. They will reside in a furnished home prepared for them.

Drute Ole Knudsen Della Ea Knudsen Wart Cornish Cedar Rapids O. Thrush Spencer Irl Cornish Unique Spencer Sinclair Cedar Rapiis

Alfalfa Excursion Notice by Clay County Improvement

Take notice there will be an ale fatta excursion next Monday under the Clay County Improvement Association. Participants meet at the courthouse at Sp. m and visit alfalfa fields near Spencer. Bring your auto or ride with others.

Clay County Improvement Association Sp. m Spencer

Community Notices and Upcoming Local Meetings

Donations to the rummage sale are requested via Mrs. C P Ruckey and pickup will be arranged. Mrs Helen McCord’s Sunday School group will meet Wednesday afternoon June 11 with Mrs W H Haganin south of Spencer. they will carpool. A meeting of the W O T U is set for Tuesday June 1 at Mrs W P Shafer’s home. The ladies of the Cathole church hold their annual sociable on the parsonage lawn Saturday evening June 14 serving coffee pie doughnuts ice cream and cake with music by the Juntoy Spencer Orchestra. Mrs Atwood’s Sunday School class plans a market Saturday June... f F Symonds store opens at 1 p m. Young people from Gillett Grove Keenville and Harmony gather at Wilson Moore’s grove Sunday June 15 to discuss subjects related to the day and the prescribed occasion. Arthur Higgins is President Tony Heckroth Secretary everyone is invited. An ice cream social is planned at Will Carlson’s South Riverton Wednesday evening June 14 one week from tomorrow. The Lincoln Swedian Lutheran church will hold their midsummer festival in Henry Lundbeck’s grove on Tuesday June 24 two weeks from today with a good program and plenty of food. The Swedian ladies say they know how to cook.

C. P. Ruckey Helen Mc Cord W.H. Haganin Spender W.P. Shafer Qathole Arthur Higgins Tony Heckroth Will Carlson South Riverton Lincoln Swedian Lutheran Church Henry Lumd Beck

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