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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
1
Social affairs fill Spencer with events from a soldiers reunion to church suppers and ice cream socials. Local clergy, reunions, class gatherings, and library updates are listed alongside private visits and village recitals, highlighting community life and upcoming fairs and picnics.
In a dialect story, a speaker pleads for a rose for a sick brother, recalling past hardships and shared memory. The dialogue reveals a fragile, weary community atmosphere with characters urging comfort and reminiscence amid struggle. The piece emphasizes kinship, endurance, and longing for healing through simple gifts.
A Waterford picnic at the grove near Central School featured elaborate preparations by the board led by President Geo. W. Moeller. Despite a windy day, attendees enjoyed a large dinner, varied performances from students including recitations and songs, and a 10 inning ball game with north Riverton defeating south Riverton 14 to 10.
The Riverton school picnic on the county farm drew an estimated 400 to 500 patrons and scholars, the largest organized gathering yet. A loud carnival on Thursday hampered hearing as platform and activities ran long, but a magnificent dinner pleased all. post-dinner program began, though some parts were incomplete or unclear.
An editorial urges the Board of Supervisors and township school boards to purchase a portable 40 by 60 foot tent with folding frames for township rallies, picnics and commencements to counter winds and showcase school work. It also notes a local store sale as tracks move and sheds are torn down, and mentions Dan Emerson moving to East Fourth Street.
A brief note lists children's services at churches under a heading about inclusive programs. It mentions faith groups offering activities and support for young people in a community setting aimed at education and mentorship.
An evening program at the Christian and Methodist churches presented a strong lineup of recitations and choir pieces. Rev. de C. Thrush gave a brief address, floral decorations added charm, and the packed house heard the Crusaders program with music and a drill. A missions collection of 337.40 was taken. The MEL church session highlighted careful planning, with Miss Ethel Green directing the cradle roll and about sixty children on the platform. A collection for education was also taken.
The annual meeting of the Congregational Church followed a plenary supper with about one hundred present. WG Purine presided as president. Financial reports showed bills paid for the year and improvements costing 81400. Indebtedness on the organ was reduced by 300. Sunday school reported the largest average attendance in its history. New officers elected to expire terms include Dr McAllister on the Board of Trustees. Deacons Jas Oliver, Jas Caslendyck, WL McCown. Treasurer C B Leae l re-elected. Clerk TF Doty re-elected. Sunday School Superintendent FH Glover. Deacons Mors, Him Ireralis, Mes Erik H Patrick, Mes Helen Meard.
Sympathy extends to Brother Addington of the Webb Record after the death of his son Roy Addington in Minneapolis. He drowned while crossing the Mississippi River the second time. a body search failed until last Saturday. The funeral was held Sunday. the family traveled home through Spencer yesterday. The loss ends plans and dreams for a bright career, deeply felt by the bereaved father and sister.
Baptist Church observes Children Day with a morning sermon for children and seniors and a Sunday school singing program. The Ladies Auxiliary hosts a lawn sociable at W. N. Mintonye’s East Fourth Street Saturday evening with refreshments. Church construction delays persist as workers raise the church and lay cement blocks. basement under the parsonage is finished and prayer meetings continue at local homes, including Mrs Martha Marcellus.
Mr Twitchell sold his share in the Shirley and Twitchell clothing stock to his partner. He has purchased a fruit farm in California.
The Hoard of Supervisors met in regime session with Chairman Gilmore and Auditor Chamberlain. They approved twelve township livestock percentage changes, appointed a bridge committee, discussed book-keeping and tax matters, and set hearings for drainage district work including district 12 construction and district 10 adjourned items.
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