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Newspaper

Spencer News

Location

Spencer, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1915

Page

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Delightful dancing party and a summer wedding

Social notes report a lavender and white dancing party hosted by Miss Bowman with Mrs Wilson and Mrs Buckey. A wedding breakfast followed at the home of Dr Lyle Baker and Miss Luella Lucas in Kanawha Ia with guests from Spencer and Helena Montana joining in celebrations and a brief wedding trip.

Helen Kunath Miss Bowman Guild Punch Wilson Buckey Cleo Kunath Tome Smiley” Hurd Lucas Baker Robert Juneas Kanawha Lyle G. Baker Luella Lucas Blair Etta Lucas Maomi Magor Cottey University Mendelssohn Baker Miss Lucas Winnifred Fritze Tuucas Iowa State Teachers’ College Hartley Colorado Springs Col Hamon Spencer High School University of Iowa Gramley Helena Mont Pride Gay R. Baker Charlotte Clarion Rock Island

Kensington Party At Doty Home On East Fourth Street

June Kensington event details a Wednesday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs Bertram Doty and Mrs J M Doty at the latter’s East Fourth Street residence, entertaining a large invitee list of friends.

Kensington Bertram Doty J. M. Doty East Fourth Street

Powell and Mahony wed in Thursday ceremony

Roy Powell and Josephine Mahony were married Thursday afternoon by Mayor Bender. After the ceremony they left for lakes then Algona and other points. Powell, son of T. P. Powell of Spencer, was raised there. Mahony is an Algona girl with many friends. They plan to live on Grove Street with T. P. Powell. Best wishes from The News.

Opera Gate Altpona T. P. Powell Grove Street

A Fine Musical Recital by Mr Elliott Gould Pupils

The Methodist church hosted a fine musical recital by Mr Elliott Gould's pupils last Tuesday evening. The concert featured excellent instrumental and vocal performances reflecting faithful practice and strong instruction. Sioux and Meadow township youth, many from rural areas, demonstrated notable talent and interpretation, earning praise from the audience and the News.

Elliott Gould Methodist Shurch Myr. Gould Sioux Meadows Gould

Farewell Parties for the Turners in Spencer

The Turners have kept busy with visits and farewell gatherings. Mrs Der D E H Knight hosted an afternoon tea on Friday. Mrs Dr T F Johnson gave a farewell dinner Saturday night. Fred Rowe of Langdon transacted business Saturday. Friends wish them prosperity and happiness in their new western home.

Turners Der D. E H. Knight

June The Fduit of the Pear by Eugene Secor

A literary note from Forest City presents June The Fduit of the Pear by Eugene Secor. Published in the local periodical, it reflects regional storytelling and cultural themes of the era.

Eugene Secor Forest City

Dr Whites New Puzzle What Was The Matter With The Steer

A farm steer in Iowa showed ante mortem immobility and swallowing trouble with amyasthenia. Post mortem revealed adenia and amyloid degeneration of lymph glands, extensive pulmonary necrosis, cyanosis from poor oxidation, and enterictasia, leading to death. The puzzle asks readers to identify the steer’s condition.

Towa

New Pastor Hansen Weds Miss Toyel at Elkhorn

Rev Henry N Hansen new Danish Lutheran pastor of this city and Mildow married Wednesday June 24 1915 at Elkhorn Town The newly installed pastor and his bride a high school teacher will reside in the new parsonage on East Sixth street Spencer.

Henry N. Hansen Mildow Marie Toyel Elkhorn Mx. Hansen Justeen Spencer Nast Sixth Street

Souvenir of Panama Gift From Mr and Mrs Hanson

The News notes a gifted Panama railroad souvenir from Mr and Mrs Joseph Hanson of Suthven. The piece includes a tie fragment from 1862, carved lignum vitae and coco bola, mounted on dark wood with a glass tube showing four dirt colors from Culebra Cut. A brass star displays a 1214 inscription, marking a time check used for laborers on the railroad.

Panama Joseph Hungon Suthven San Francisco San Diego Manania Myr Hanson Mount Lowe

Fine New Potatoes On Display From Davis Farm

A tray of early Ohio potatoes grown by Robert Davis son of J W Davis is shown in the office. Planting took place on Good Friday. The largest potato weighs 60 ounces. They were brought in last Thursday. Who can beat them.

Robert Davis J. W. Davis

Chautauqua Circuit Arrangements Announced for Spencer

Rev Mr Baie leaves on a months contract with the Chautauqua and Lyceum bureau Dow Moines to present topics on Russia and Military Service and a Remedy for the Ells. Replacements scheduled for Sundays include Rev George T Brown Rev Col Pens Rev C Aoy Park and Rev B A Conley Spencer Chautauqua covers the ensuing Sundays and local clergy visit Spencer for German Methodist services.

Mr. Baie The Christian Church Chautauqua International Chautauquik and Lyceum Bureau Dow Moines Russia Daive Ceorge T. Brown Deiner Col. Pens Webster City C. Aoy Park Sheldon B. A. Conley Malvern Spencer Chautauqua

Family reunion closes twenty seven year gap in meeting

Mrs. 1H. H. Hoberg hosted a family gathering Sunday with seven relatives present. Her sister Mrs. Frank Reams of Sadella Col. joined the visit, a brother arrived Friday from Lostent Ill., and another brother came from Elk Point, creating the first all seven together in twenty seven years. They enjoyed a lakeside picnic dinner.

H. Hoberg Frank Reams Sadella Col Priday Lostent Elk Point

Birthday Surprise for Miss Winifred Carver

Friends gathered Tuesday evening at East Fourth Street to surprise Miss Winifred Carver on her birthday. They presented a beautiful bracelet, then enjoyed games, birthday cake and ice cream in a pleasant farewell.

Deven Winifred Carver East Fourth Street

Everly Chautauqua Boosters Promote Summer Event

Residents of Everly gathered yesterday to boost the upcoming Eyerly chautauqua slated for July 8 and 9. Organizers report strong community support and plan to keep the event prominently on the map with lively music and street activity.

Everly Eyerly Chautauque Everly Spirit

Wednesday Kensington Social Honors at East Firth Street

Mesdames J. H. Doty and B. W. Doty host eighty friends at East Firth street with a five course tray dinner and pink and white decorations. Assisted by Mesdames Clyde Doty Homer Pitcher F Wix and Misses Belle Pitcher Leone Doty the event promises pleasure. Knights Templar meeting at the asylum with fifty five knights. Huslines and Elvin Johnson named consulates and now Sir Knights. An elaborate midnight supper followed. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Tule of Rossie died last Saturday June 26 191?. The obituary notes the family’s sorrow and thanks for sympathy as services were held at the Methodist church in Rossie and burial at Riverside cemetery in Spencer. The News is thanked for sympathy. Douglas Center meeting of Clay County Association includes a program of readings and sermons with Miss Helen Barrett, John Jenkins, Ruby Lande and Tim Not as Young and Used to Brew. Ethel Lundt presides. Peterson celebration of Veto sen Township Debating League on Saturday July too at Webster's Grove near Peterson promises a picnic dinner and address by Thos Steele Congressman.

Albert Wahlatrom Lincoln Township Royal Wahlstrom Mise Claya Myers W. L. Myers Meyer Kensington J. H. Doty B. W. Doty East Firth Street Clyde Doty Homer Pitcher F. Wix Belle Pitcher Leone Doty Knights Templar Knights of the Azotus Hell C Huslines Elvin Johnson Daughtor Albert Tule Rossie Zenske Riverside Cemetery Spencer Douglas Center Clay County Association Kentucky Pecitaion Helen Barrett John Jenkins Ruby Lande Tim Ethel Lundt Posey Peterson Vetosen Webster's Grove Thos. Steele

George Miller Delights Terris Theater with Tricks

George Miller, America's youngest conjurer, performed at the Terris theater on Saturday night drawing a good house. This was his third engagement there and he presented perplexing problems beyond ordinary order. Special attention is given to his expert billiard ball manipulations, the result of years of patient practice.

George Miller Terris America Boy of Myrsery

Royal Neighbors Hold House Shower for Orvis Family

A community shower is held at Mrs. Ade’s home to aid Mrs. Orvis and her family after a devastating fire. Neighbors gather to comfort the family and provide essential household items during their time of need.

8Ade Orvis

Strawberries Boost Glasgow Family Home Enterprise

Henry Fisher hardware dealer near the track hosts Sunday supper for the Glasgow family. Henry Fisher’s home grounds yield fruit including strawberries and asparagus. Henry Misher of Myerly reports one fifth of an acre producing about 3000 quarts, implying 5000 quarts per acre at 16 cents per quart. Mrs J W Carver returned from Gillett Grove and visits to care for a patient. Mrs W W Hayes of Milford visited Spencer merchants yesterday.

Glasgow Ugk Mverly Henry Fisher Fisher Line Pardon Jasturs Tor Jersey Rhode Island Wisher Henry Misher Myerly Mra J. W. Carver Gillett Grove Tolay W. W. Hayes Milford

Alumni Picnic Marks Spencer High Annual Meeting

Ideal weather framed an Alunni Association gathering at Spencer High School in Tuttle's grove. About 125 members enjoyed camp fires and a picnic supper before electing officers Miss Gertrude Ingalls president, Miss Play Mather vice president, Krnnest Fickel secretary, and Miss Lillian Flindt treasurer. Mr. Avery praised Spencer High, urging all to “Be Square” as the diploma program was lauded. Evening featured informal dancing with the Spencer orchestra providing music.

Alunni Association Spencer High School Tuttle Wrove Gertrude Ingalls Play Mather Spencer High Spencer Iswlace

Swedish Lutheran Picnic At Ti Rta Church

The Midsummer picnic of Ti Rta Awadish Lutheran chorsh drew a large crowd last Thursday. A Swedish program with English accompaniment pleased attendees, organ music aided understanding, and a fine Ostkaka dinner was served in the basement. The new organ impressed, and the cellar renovations added convenient space.

Finglish A. J. Gustafson News

Spirit Lake Auto Races Postponed to July 2

Races delayed by rain last week now set for Thursday July 2 at Spirit Lake with Spirit Lake on the map and Arnold's Park noted as not the whole picture. Local organizers urge attendance and highlight Spirit Lake's enterprising spirit and readiness to showcase the event.

Spirit Lake Hald Arnoll’s Park

Summer Position to Manage Clinton Playground

Miss Esther Brassie has been engaged to take charge of one of Clinton's few playgrounds for the summer. It is a credit to her to be selected for the role and she will doubtless fill it satisfactorily. She left Monday afternoon for Clinton.

Clinton Esther Brassie Esther

Strawberries Shared by Mrs Marker and Friends

The cpitoms family gratefully acknowledge a generous dish of strawberries from Mrs J Marker. Fifteen other friends were remembered similarly. Mrs Marker feels sharing the strawberries brings her more pleasure than eating them all alone. She passed the pleasure around.

Cpitoms J. . Marker

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Ww. W. K. Club Gail DeWolf North Main Street Mrs Gay Baker Jespersen-Langdon Christian Jespersen Florence Langdon Armstrong Jackson Jespersen University of South Dakota At Vermilion Winifred A. Jesperson University of South Dakota Castlewood Chicago University Jesperson Fred Rowe Langdon Solomon Seal Northland DR. White Vie Costa Mr. Baier P.M. Chase Emily Ashland Ore Rev. Lemke Spanier Garner Eiverly Chautauqua Boosters Asa'n
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