11 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
1
A Clay Township gathering near Royal featured a large program with nine graduates and many student performances. Rev. O M Bond spoke as attendees enjoyed meals, rides, and prizes. Riverton and district picnics showcased dozens of schools with diplomas, orations, songs, drills, and recitations.
The Waterford community hosted a hearty picnic with a warm welcome that made guests feel at home. Four graduates delivered successful afternoon orations while the fore noon program impressed. The Brownies by district five captivated the crowd, prompting a repeat performance. The lineup included songs, dialogue, and recitations featuring local schools Hillcrest Bee.n Goldenrod O¢heyden Plainview and Saniy? the Village Blacksmith and more.
In Gillet Grove and Logan June 8 a large crowd gathered for graduation exercises. Twelve graduates at Moore’s precinct delivered orations and recitations, with strong performances by Elizabeth Collins and Mary Wilbur among others. Willow Creek districts in Six and Ive held five graduates in a separate ceremony, capped by an address from Rev. O. M. Bond and diploma presentations by Miss Miley. Summit Township also celebrated seven graduates with orations and diplomas in the Evangelical church, led by Rev. Bond and Stiss Riley.
A wave of sadness grips the community as Mrs. T P Powell quietly passes after a recent operation. She died about seven o'clock this morning, leaving family and friends in deep sorrow. Funeral will be held Thursday at the Baptist church with a fuller notice coming next week.
garbled report notes Lawnship picnic and Wing exercises held today alongside Mayeelis events. Lona Prue WHE slated for tomorrow to conclude graduating exercises in Ube county. 102 pratlue ales listed, names to be published next week in connection with an account of Sioux and Lone three.
The boys of the order followed their creed and walked to the Marcellus place south of town where they cooked their own supper. Leader IL. d. Bick joined them in the early evening as they plan several marching trips for future Weir work.
Mrs Helen McCord lead twenty eight Sunday school members to the county home of Mrs Wil Tagan for a trip south of town yesterday afternoon. Autos were provided through Mrs McCord with aid from Tr. McCord. A pleasant supper was enjoyed and a rare afternoon's pleasure was afforded.
Miss Jennie Oliver left early last week for Minneapolis and St Paul. She will take a boat trip to Davenport with the Slommands this week. After returning north she will go to Waupun Wisconsin to visit relatives. Her father James Oliver said they will return to Spencer Lovether. Mr. Oliver has not visited Waupun for about forty years.
Announcement lists N. Blanche Ford, once a Spencer Girl, marrying Sanford Pickering formerly of Greenville. The bride serves as pastor of the Friends church at Salem Oregon and Pickering has held a pastorate in the region.
A large crowd attended Children’s Day exercises at the Congregational Church with moral decorations music and a program by the children. A primary class of twenty two graduated and many pupils received gold pins for perfect attendance over one year.
June 23 observance Will feature a Primary division a Cantata and an explanatory division outlining the meaning of Children Day for attendees.
Mrs Andrew Vesteraard entertained about thirty guests at her South Main home for Miss Olga Jensen. The surprise shower featured pink carnations and yellow roses, place cards, and an elegant dinner served by hosts. Miss Jensen received a kitchen vanity outfit as a gift.
Ten invited girls gathered at East Fourth Street home for Lucile Smiths tenth birthday last Wednesday. The children enjoyed supper at a long table adorned with pink roses before mothers called to note the late hour as evening shadowed the day.
Mrs. J. S. Felker and her sister Mrs. Torrence were guests at a warm home gathering hosted by Mrs. G. Morgan. Fifteen ladies shared informal companionship as Felker and Torrence, visiting from Oscaloosa, plan a winter departure with Gould and Donald Morgan for Idaho.
Mrs Stromberg and Mrs Q N Stromberg opened their home Tuesday to a small gathering for a formal 400 party. Guests enjoyed light refreshments and the sociable evening.
The W. 0.7. 0 will meet with Mrs. Shafer Taits in the afternoon on June 1 at 3 o'clock at Westeth Street.
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