Globe-Gazette from Mason City, Iowa • Page 28

EIGHT MASON CITY GLOBE-GAZETTE, AUGUST 20 J93-! BRITT PREPARES FOR HOBO CELEBRATION TOUR MADE TO NEARBY TOWNS AH Knights of the Road to Be Fed; Promise Made for Wednesday. Aug. by 'a' four piece hofco band, 20 cars of Britt business and professiona men, attired as iwboes, today visited nearby towns to advertise the hobo celebration to be held Wednesday. Oscar Salstrom ia the leader of band, which includes him- oelf, Ray Mr. Sigley and "Shorty' 1 Dunsmore.

Although the town expact any large number of dyed-in-the-wool hoboes at the celebration, it has promised they won't go away hun.gry they do stop. Celebrating Former Hoax. Britt will'be observing its second annual Hobo day celebration, commemorating its famous "hobo convention" of 1000 to which all the tramps in' the universe were invited. 1 The convention of 34 years ago was, origin ally conceived as a small town celebration but it got out of the hands of its sponsors and was heralded all over the country. Newspaper writers sent here to cover it found hoboes conspicuous by their absence but carried through the hoax in their stories.

SlumguUIon Last Year. Last year when the town held a celebration commemorating the convention there was no general in- 'vitation to the "knights of the road" but a of aelf styled 'boes came anyway to eat the slum- guliion which the town then decided' to supply. And this year the any th'e, assurance of the committee in charge that they will be well cared for. Will Give Addresses. The celebration Wednesday besides offering-' the usual entertainment features and amusements will feature addresses by Gov.

Clyde L. Herring and George Patterson, republican candidate for lieutenant governor. i The program for the day also Includes ball games, a parade, band concert, horse shoe pitching, 4-H club work, street sports and races and various other features. Armstrong and Swea City Bands Will Give Concert ARMSTRONG, Aug. combined concert including the Swea City and Armstrong bands will be given here Wednesday night, Aug.

22. The Armstrong band will give its final concert on the street, Aug. 29. HERE AND THERE Miscellaneous Items From '125 Globe-Gazette Correspondents in North Iowa and Minnesota California. CORWITH, and Mrs.

Harry Welter of Los Angeles, visited with his brother, Rufus C. A reunion of the Welter family was held here. PROMINENT EAST IOWAN SUCCUMBS J. F. Wormer, Well Known at Clear Lake, Is Victim of Paralysis Stroke.

CENTER POINT, Aug. James Franklin Wormer, one eastern Iowa's best known citizens died al )iis home here Sundnj morning, following a stroke of pa: alysis suffered on April 5. Ke had jeen confined to his bed since that Because for many years, Mr Wormer and his family spent their vacations at Clear Lake, gaining many friends and acquaintances, his leath possesses a large element of nterest in north Iowa, Native of Oliio. Mr. Wormer was born in Port Vashington, Ohio, Sept.

30, 'lS58, find cnrne to Iowa with his parents when a small boy. Ho lived in this ommunlty since that time'and was veil known in many other parts of the state. In his young manhood he was tation agent for the B. C. R.

N. ailway at Center Point. Later he vas engaged in the grain and coal usiness, and for the past 20 years vas a.real estate He was always public spirited and freely of his time for the good others. The same spirit which made him one of the leaders of the ommunity, was continued until the 'me of his recent illness. He was a member of Vienna odge, A.

A. and of Iowa "onslstory No. 2, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and a lifelong republican. Widow and Two Daughters. Mr.

Wormer Js survived by his wife, Hannah B. Wormer, two daughters, Wirmifred, a teacher in the public schools here, and Grace, acting director of the University of Iowa libraries, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wormer observed their 50th wedding anniversary on June 21, 1933.

The funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21,. at the Methodistt Episcopal church at Center Point.

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LEDYARD Miss Edith 'Looft who has been spending her vaca tion with her mother, returned her work in Des Molnes. airs. Flalg- Hostess. LONEROCK The Mothers' elul met with Mrs. J.

M. Blanchard Mrs. G. Flaig Dori Mac Blanchard aml Lucille Geiirich played a piano cluet, Doris Mae also playing a solo. The next meeting will with Mrs, Fred Wegencr Mrs.

Frank Flalg assisting. On Trip in Indiana. KANAWHA Mr. and Mrs. Car Robinson and son, Paul, are on month's trip through.

Illinois anc Indiana. Mrs. Appleby Hostc.su. GENEVA Mrs. L.

B. Appleljy entertained at a W. F. M. S.

Stai party Friday From lomi' CHy. SWA LED Mr. and Mrs. Art Lagci oflowa City are spending their vacation with the laUsr's parents. Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Wreggtt, and other relatives. Attend World's Fulr. -Mr. and Mrs.

Ted Wolfram and sari, Ted, and Miss Fern Thomas and Clayton Lau are attending a Century of Progress exposition. MJsse.s Anna Pacgal, EJsie Edehnkc, Dorothy Paegal and Lillian Thada returned from Chl- wliero they attended the World's fair. Guests From Ohio. ARMSTRONG Mr. and Mrs.

Geoirjc Lenning and two children, of Dayton, Ohio, who have been vis- ting Mr. Lenning's mother, Mrs. Bertha Lcnning; left Friday for the southern part of the state for a short visit. Girl Is Adopted. Mr.

and Mrs. John Bailey have adopted a baby girl. The ittle is two years old and will bo called Mary Anne Bailey. Attends Aunt's Funeral. IONIA Mrs.

Alice A. Wood went Nashua to attend the funeral of lor aunt, 'Mrs. Selena Wright, 87. ViHlt In. Missouri.

NORA Mr. and Mrs. arrett Bricrly and children are visiting friends in Missouri. Leave for Ciuuulii. Mr.

and Mrs. A. L. Lowell of'Aredaie, in company with heir daughter, Mrs. C.

H. Chris- ians and daughter, Shirley, of St. left Friday noon for St. Pan) md an outing "in northern Minne- and Canada. Arc Crltlcallv 111.

NORA SPRING Bertha 3traubc, who has b-sen ill is weeks, in a critical condition. Mrs. Eleca Lachvig is suffering from heart disease and is critically ill. Open SWEA Charles Knutson Blue Earth, leased the Su-ea City bakery nnci expects to psn for business Sept. 1.

The Imk- ry building is being cleaned and edecoruted and some new equipment is being Installed. The "bulking is owned by Paul Sayers of Prague, Minn. Daughter Is Born. A 7 Ms pound daughter, Nancy Ann, was born to Mr. and tfrs.

Harley Chapman Wednesday. Vtr. and Mrs. Charles Lucas are par- nts of an pound girl born Thrus- lay. Moving to niissourl.

Mrs. Sam Lichliter and four children arc moving Sat- irday on a 71 acre farm they recently bought, 20 miles from Co- umbia. Mo. Mr Lichliter and son, Frank, will remain here. Frank Is for the Bancroft Lions base- iall team.

Will Go to Canada. Mr. and Mrs. John 'ctcrEon who have been visiting at Chicago and also at the Century of have retiirnccl to visit at he Fred Kaus home, Mrs. L.

Sleling LaGrange, 111., returned with hem to visit relatives in and around Tho latter part of this nonth Mr. nnd Mrs Peterson and amily will return to their home in Vindsor, Canada. Visitor Is Honored. Members of the local haptcr O. E.

S. gave a picnic party omplimentary to Mrs. Maude Vlieeler of East Sound, Fri- ay afternoon at the home of Mrs. V. F.

Miller. Mrs. Wheeler is a past of the local chapter. At World's Fair. Dr.

O. N. Schultz has gone to Chicago to view the Century Progress and he will also meet is wife and son there who left the forepart or' the week by auto. (fiirdon Club Meets. McKlnley circle gar- don club met at the home of the president, Mrs.

Emma Perry Friday afternoon. The culture of gladoli, peonies nnd regal lillies was discussed after papers wore read on the subjects by Mrs. W. Potter and Mrs. E.

Wilder. Guests From Sioux City. ROCK Mrs. J. Bradley and daughters, Mary and Ednu May of Sioux City are visiting Mr.

and Mrs. Kenneth MoKee. Honored on Birthday. Mrs. Orvillc Elkin entertained at a dinner Thursday evening honoring the birthday of Miss Sue Morlan.

Thirteen guests enjoyed a pleasant social evening following the dinner. Move From Alhurt GLENVILLE. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cunningham nnd family have moved here from Albert ROWAN Mr i ROVVAN-Mr.

and Mrs. Edwin Emerson were Cedar Falls and Waterloo callers Thursday, Honored at Shower. -GRAFTON A miscellaneous shower was held in honor of Mrs. Charles Jacobsen, formerly Miss Baumaim at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Albeit Bau- Thursday evening. Mr. and Mro. Jacobsen will make their home in Milwaukee. Leave for Illinois.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wclsz and Mr. and Mrs. Howard who have been visiting' relatives the past week, left Friday noon for Lanark, to visit an aunt of Mrs.

Frank Weisz before returning to their home in Pitts burgh, Pa. Submits to Operation. Miss JSlyera Macken underwent an operation for acute appendicitis at Osage. Arc I'arehts Son. A boy wa.s born to Mr.

and Mrs. J. M. Ncwbiirger. After Summer.

NORA C. J. Bogard, superintendent of Nora Springs schools, and Mrs. Bogard and little son, James Richard, returned Saturday from Corwith where they spent the with her parents Ktsliirn to Wisconsin. ARMSTRONG Sumner Van 1.1 i vj AH i ilUJj Kcrcheval, Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Kercheval, Charles Kerchcvai and Denburgh and daughter, Betty Lou, returned to Onaluska, Wis. after a few days' visit with Mr. Van Den- jurgh'a patents, Mr. and Mrs.

S. K. Van Denburgh. Lois and Bobby Rankin returned home with him. At World Fair.

Mr. ami Mrs. Clarence olla arc attending the Century of at Chicago. to New York, MCINTIRE V. Duryee and daughter, Mrs.

Mae Hopkins, Port Jervis, N. who have been visit- ng relatives here, left Friday for where they will visit "or a few days before returning to home. Visitors From Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs.

Emiry Spears and daughter, Alta, of Medforcl, Wi.s., are visiting Mrs. Spears' sister, Mrs. George Stokes Visits in Chicago. Mrs. Fred Bussc has gone to Chicago for a 10 days 'isit with her son, Everett, and fam- ly and also to visit the Century of "regress.

Honored on Birthday Mrs. Schroeder elebratcd her ninetieth birthday at he L. C. Balcer home. Forty guests assembled, bringing flowers, and three grandchildren sang a song or her and the Rev.

Mr. Boshohn a Scripture reading. Visit. In Jollet. -Mr.

and Mrs. J. B. Ukena and children, Paul and Dorthy, and Mrs. Ida Ukcna left Fri- ay for Jolict, for a few days' isit at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Nissen. They will also go Chicago. Daughter Is Uorn. Mr.

and Mrs. Ipnnle Doyle are parents of a baby iri. Doyles now have a family of wo boys and two girls. Return From City. Miss Marie Miller urned from Rockwell City where he spent three weeks with her Mrs.

Amber Ervin. Irs. Ervln accompanied her home nd will visit a few days at the R. H. Miller home.

Hfrtlulnys Are Celebrated A picnic dinner at he Ullcnhoppe grove was attended a large crowd. The picnic was celebrate the birthdays of Fred Zimmerman, Clarence Cutler and omc of the children. Visit In Wisconsin. Mr. mid Mrs.

Nick Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Leib nd Miss Loretta Meyer all of Creek, loft Saturday night for i week's visit with friends and rel- lives in Wisconsin and will stop at -hicago to HOC the World's fair on licir retuiTi home. VisK in Austin. MISSPS Margaret and 'arc Hasting left Saturday for Vustln, to visit with their unt, Mrs.

L. Fisher ant! family. Leaves for Kansas. Horace Kelly who ad spent a few days at the home of us parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Wallace left Saturday for Wichita where he is employed. Visit in Chicago. and carl ohnokler with Barbara and -harles motored to Chicago vea- erdny for a visit with his broiher Harold and to visit the Century of for Canada. and Mrs. Link Sowell.

left Friday afternoon with heir daughter, Mrs. Charles Chris- ians for northern Minnesota and Canada for a two weeks' outing. Arrive From Los WESLEY-Mr. and Mrs "Harrv of lx)s Angeles. arrived liere the latter part of the week for a visit with Welter relatives.

Visit in Whiona. Dorothy Broderson ami Miss Gertrude Guderian of are visiting at the Henry Gutlerian home here. Has Two Weeks' Vucnllon. Farrell who Is employed In Forest City' is enjoying a two weeks' vacation at the home of her mother. Mrs Nell Farrell.

Son. and Mrs. 1 Leo Kallnsch are parents of a 9 pound boy born Sunday morning They now have a family of two girls and one boy. Guests From Des Moines. MANLY Mr.

and Mrs. George Tjaden of Des Moines visited yesterday with Mrs. Tjaden's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.

J. Mitchell. Mrs. Tjaden was Eleanor Mitchell before her marriage which took place Aug- 16 in Des Moines. Attend Beauty Culture School.

Miss Mary Sherman and Miss Thccla Eisenbacher left Sunday Des Moines to enroll at Ihe Madame Kennedy school for a six month's course in beauty culture. Miss Sherman was honored at a farewell party given in her honor at the home of her cousins, the Ann M. Kunz daughters, Saturday evening when 12 girls were entertained Visit In Missouri. Mr. and Mrs.

O. A. Anderson, Adris and Lyle left Saturday for Nevada, where they will visit relatives and will stop at the state fair on tffeir return trip. Visitor Ff-om St. Paul.

Mrs; Dan Casey of St. Paul visited friends yesterday. Mrs. Casey is a former Manly for LAKE Miss Helen Ruby left Friday for a visit at Minneapolis. Miss Ruth Kent, who is employed at Sioux City, is home for a visit with her parents, Mr and Mrs J.

D. Kent. Moving to De WIU. LIME Dr. Theodore Neriem, a practicing physician here for the past year, is leaving for De Witt, where lie will be associated with a clinic.

2 ESCAPE FROM JAIL IN CRESCO Mailman and Huckins, Both 23, Dig Through Floor and Under Wall. CRESCO, Aug. Hallman, 23, and Harry Huckins, 23, broke jail at Cresco Friday night and escaped to parts unknown. Since July 20 they had been serving a sentence for breaking and entering; awaiting the verdict of the grand jury at its September session. During the absence of both the sheriff and deputy on other official business, Hallman and Huckins crawled to their freedom.

Mrs. Edgington Elected Nora Springs Union Head NORA SPRINGS, Aug. W. C. T.

U. met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Volkman: Miss Cecelia Volkman gave the lesson on "Studies in Government." A county W. C. T.

U. convention held at Charles City last week was given. Officers elected were: President, Mrs. Ada Edgington; vice president, Mrs. George secretary, Miss Effie Warner; treasurer, Airs.

Nettie Hof. Hurt in Fall on Court. STACY VILLE, Aug. Smith of Arllnton, S. who is here visiting Mrs.

Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Gordon broke his left forearm close to the wrist when he tripped and fell on the park tennis court.

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25c Oranges, good size, 2 dozen 35c Potatoes, good ones, peck 25c MEAT DEPARTMENT Sterling Hamburger (all meal) Ib lOc Decker's Loin Back Ribs, Ib lOc Decker's Beef Boil, Ib 7c Decker's Pork Loin Ends, Ib. 15c Sterling Veal Steak, Ib 15c Sterling Veal Roasts, Ib 15c Sterling Small Wieners, Ib J7c Sterling Minced Ham, Ib 15c Home-Made Bologna, Ib 15c Decker's Tomato Loaf, 20c Li by's Red Salmon, tall cans, 2 for 35c Pink Salmon, tall cans, 2 for Ketchup, large bottles, 2 for ..2 Mustard, quarts, 2 for 25c Peanut Butter, qts. Monarch Gelatine, 5 pkgs. Monarch Food of Wheat, Ige. pkg- 19c Butter Cookies (about 48) 17c Longhorn Cream Cheese, Ib P.

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26c Fruit Jars, qts. (without tops or rings) doz 45c Brooms, extra good 39c Block Salt, each 35c Monarch Telephone Peas 15c Oxyclol, giant pkg 49c Clean Quick Chips, giant pkg 29c Van Camps Pork Beans, 5 cans Tomatoes, Ige. No. 2 can lOc Pineapple, large 2y can 19c Mil. THE US voui; OK OF TUB STORES THIS IS North Iowa Free FAIR WEEK August 20 to 24 RODEO and STAMPEDE Tonight, Monday, August 20 and Afternoon and Night on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, August 21, 32, 33.

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