Decoration Day Observance Planned by Local Groups
National and state laws mark Decoration Day as a legal holiday on May 30, observed Monday if the date falls midweek. In Spencer the observance shifts to May 31, with events at the courthouse, cemetery, and Little Sioux bridge. Veterans groups, Relief Corps, and citizens will lay garlands on graves, decorate the unknown dead monument, and hold afternoon services at the E church with Rev. O Bond delivering the day’s address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Corps
Old Soliers
Vam
Ioux
E. Church
O. Bond
Bergotten
Essen
Silent Riverside
First Congregational Church to Open New Pipe Organ
The new pipe organ purchased months ago for the First Congregational church will be opened next week with concerts by Hamlin Hunt, pianist of Plymouth Congregational church in Minneapolis. The organ by H. Hall features two manuals, seventeen stops, and modern throughout. Further description to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin Hunt
Plymouth Congregational Church
Minneapolis
H.hall
Chautauqua Starts July 2 With Cleveland Orchestra
Chautauqua Supt Avery announces the 1969 program running July 2 to 11. The opening concert features the Cleveland Orchestra with music for the first four days. Saturday features Champ Clark of Missouri delivering the Fourth of July oration. Dr Fingerman of Des Moines will preach Sunday morning. Further attractions will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Avery
Cleveland Ladies’ Orchestra
Champ Clark
Missouri
Congress
Fingerman
Des Moines
Excursion party attends Lyon revival in Estherville
A large excursion of over a hundred members traveled Tuesday to Estherville for Lyon revival meetings. They were greeted at the depot, attended morning and afternoon services, and filled the tabernacle for the evening sermon. Music by a large chorus, directed by Stentz and Harris, drew strong praise. Lunch at the Presbyterian church and hospitality at homes complemented the day, with a special train returning attendees after the night service. The weeklong meetings began well despite rain and cold, leaving participants satisfied.
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Estherville
Lyon
Tabernacle
P.o
Great Tabernacle
Wich
Spencer
Messrs. Stentz and Harris
Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids Excur sionists visit Spencer for business calls
Sixty or more Cedar Rapids business leaders mainly wholesalers and manufacturers arrived in Spencer at 6 30 pm and spent about an hour visiting local firms. A band performed a street concert from 8 to 9 pm, then a banquet in the Sia fonic Lodge room. They spent the night and left in the morning for Dickens and points east, aiming to extend Cedar Rapids trade.
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Cedar Rapids
Spencer
Siafonic Lodge
Dickens
Fatal Accident II Shocks Fostoria Family in South Dakota
The Harrison family from a former Fostoria farm suffers a tragic loss when Elmer, eleven, is killed by a misfired rifle while playing with a companion in Glenham South Dakota. The family traveled to Spencer then Milford for burial as friends offer sympathy.
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Elmer Harrison
Fostoria
Harrison
Glenham
South Dakota
Elmer
Spencer High School Juniors Host Seniors Reception and Banquet
The Spencer juniors entertained the seniors yesterday evening with a reception at Mrs. F. M. Tuttle's home and a banquet in the Congregational church dining room. The event was a happy social occasion with 23 seniors and 23 juniors, plus many teachers present. The Ladies Aid Society prepared the banquet and toasts followed.
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Spencer High School
F. M. Tuttle
Convregational Church
Ladies Aid Society
Congregational Church
Memorial Day Observed in Spencer Church Service
Memorial day was observed in Spencer with a 2:30 p.m. service at the Christian Church. Annet Post and Relief Corps marched from the G A R hall, the church was full, the choir performed patriotic music, and Rev C S Carroll preached a historyful sermon. Federated Woman's Clubs met Davenport last week, Mrs J W elected Iowa delegate to the national meeting in Cincinnati next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Christian Church
Annet
Relief Corps
G. A.J. Hall
C. 8. Carroll
Free Baptist Church
Federated Woman's Clubs
Davenport
J. W
Iowa
Cincinnatti
State
Pipe organ entertains at Spencer two concert series
Spencer residents will enjoy two pipe organ concerts at the Congregational church next week. Hamlin Hunt, an eminent northwest organist, will preside and has performed at St Louis and Buffalo expositions. Mrs. Win L Gray, vocal instructor at Carleton College, Northfield, Minn., has sung at events in our sister state. Mr Harris, well known locally, will present several selections on Tuesday evening.
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Spencer
Hamlin Hunt
Northwest
St.Louis Exposition
Win. L. Gray
Careron College
Northfield
Minn
Harris
Professionals Versus Amateurs In Riverton Carom Challenge
Two leading Riverton farmers, both pros, faced their hired amateur rivals in a late night carom match. The session ran long, with tempers flaring as professionals aimed to humble the self confident amateurs. The result was a stand off, and the amateurs boast readiness to meet again on the pros’ terms as the union crowd awaits a rematch. Also, Rev. H C Barber spoke at a Des Moines union meeting on temperance, praising enforcement efforts and noting legislative gaps, with pledges raised to back reform.
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Riverton
H.C. Barber
Des Moines
State Anti Saloon League
M. K
Local Social News and Farewells in Spencer Area
Carfield J Collins ill with lung congestion. David Erickson and bride visit from Gillet's Grove. Mr and Mrs Garmon of Van Meter IA visit the Emersons. Garman plans farm improvements after purchasing from Couch Marathon. Mr and Mrs I Millis of Marathon visit daughter Mrs George Delaney. H Dingman family visit J Colling. Andrew Woodford visits brother Harry. A Emerson a Marathon caller. Mr and Mrs J Reid of Webb welcome a baby girl. Mia Jack Delaney of Kansay mourns 13 year old daughter Minnie. four children lost since moving ten years ago. A St Stearns at Marathon. Wet weather slows corn planting. Ilias Roberts and wife of Peterson visit Spencer before returning to Wales with children. They leave Clay county after nearly forty years of prosperity. They are aged and seek to spend remaining days in native land. Dr Millard advertised for weak or inflamed eyes. Jay Marr completed business training and accepts clerical position in Spirit Lake. The News office can print it.
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N. O. Garmon
van Meter
Iowa
A. Emerson
A. Slogers
Couch
Marathon
I. Millis
Alarathon
Town
George Delaney
J. Reid
Webb
Mia
Jack Delaney
Kxansay
Minnie
Pirenta
Ilias Roberts
Peterson
Spencer
Roberts
Wales
Clay County
Millard
Union Block
Jay Marr
Catherville Commercial School
Spirit Lake
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Blair & Tierney
Maxy
G. A. R. Boys
Myler
Mr. J. Collins
David Erickson
Bride
Gillet’s Grove
Mrs. Erickson
H. Dingman
J. Colling
Andrew Woodford
Familly
Harry
A. St. Stearns
Marathon Satur=s
Prof
Chester BE. Harris
William Leonard Gray
Carleton College
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