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MASON CITY GLOBE-GAZETTE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1940 CftArUAKE GLOBE-ettETTE I CLEAR LAKE KGLQt)FFiCE iST RASMUSSEN BLDG. 207 WEST MAIN ST. OFFICE PHONES 239 AND 259 LVCIA O'NXIL. NIK. Edllnr tUCIA OWCfU Home Phone Orcdllne for 9 h.

1) m. TED ADAMS, AUvtitlilnr Bonn ptedllni for ttmiltlta in a diipliy Us II m. If yon do not your paper call 233 or aS3, After 6. p. ro, call KENNETH CABEI, Circulation SOCIETIES MEET AT LAKE Cerro Gordo, Worth County Units Hold Program at Church CLEAR coat of many colors was the theme around which the program of the sub-district Christian Endeavor convention held at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon was built.

Twenty-five delegates from Fertile, Mason City and Clear Lako Church of Christ societies, attended. Joseph's coat was typified as the cloak of character by which each person is recognized, by the Rev. Clair Hicks, Clear Lake pastor, leading devotions. Reviewing the story pf Joseph he pointed out that reverses are often blessings in disguise and said that a colorful life is. a Christ-centered Mrs.

Hicks read a poem, "It Takes. So Little" and Miss Beverly Haugen, Fertile, accompanied at the piano by Miss Cleo Humphrey, played as a clarinet solo. Erwin Brandaw, Rudd, third district president, gave a short talk on "What's Happening to Joseph's Coat" and announced a party at Mason City Dec. 21 at which time what has happened will be revealed. Howard Duvan, DCS Moines, state, executive secretary, gave an inspirational talk on Christian Endeavor-work and moving pictures of the recent slate convention and parade at Marshalltown and of the state, 'offices were shown.

The meeting closed with election of: officers, for the which includes Cerro -Gdrdo and Worth counties. Miss Zilphy Long, Clear Lake, was named Owen Mason City, is vice resident, and Miss Haugen is secretary-treasurer. Jirrj Mason City, is retiring president. Clear Lake George Peterson, whose birthday, is Nov. lo: Mr.

and Mrs. John Jorgenson, whose" anniversary is Nov. 10. Mr. and Mrs.

B. A. Morse-, whose wedding, anniversary is Nov. 10. Mrs.

Addie Stanfield, whose birthday is Nov. 10. E. Scherf, whose 90th. birthday was Nov.

11; C. birthday-is" Nov; 11. Gale Goranson, whose birthday is Nov. 11. Lloyd Crozier, whose birthday is Nov.

11. Harry Spilman, whose birthday is'Nov. 11. Bob Young, whose birthday is Nov. 11.

Mr. and Mrs. Jens Wind, whose wedding anniversary is Nqv. 11. Fuller J.

Bailey, whose birthday is Nov. 11. PICNIC POSTPONED CLEAR picnic planned for Monday by members of the Past Noble Grands crab was postponed indefinitely Monday morning'because of the inclement weather. AUTO FURNITURE PLAIN NOTE MtftCUt UP TO 20 MONTHS TO REPAY Quick, Friendly FEDERAL DISCOUNT CORP, IOU No, Fed. Will Describe Exhibit Myhr Weds Patricia Kruse, Britt CLEAR and Mrs.

B. C. Myhr and family drove to Britt Thursday to attend the wedding-of their son, Ellsworth, who was married.to Miss -Patricia Kruse, Britt, Mr. Myhr Jis assistant manager of the Fullerton Lumber company in Britt and the young people will make their home there. CLEAR R.

Kugler will exhibit a small unit of his mechanical farm and tell at the construction of Ihe miniature farmer and his family for the Civic League program at cliy hall Tuesday afternoon. The meeting Is In charge of the sanitation committee, Mmes. R. R. Rogers, 3.

C. Davenport, L. VV. Sherman and J. Lairaon.

IWmes. John Perkins and L. C. Stuart will be in charge of serving: tea -with Mmes. J.

Sherman, A. C. J.tect J. Anderson, E. E.

Chappel! atid Charles Plnckney assisting. The cornet trio and a brass quartet will Clear Lake Briefs Clarence Prescott will entertain the Laf-a-Lot club Wednesday. contracting fbr a new well, call 107. C. W.

Butts, Sr. The bookmobile will stop at the Clear Lake creamery Wednesday at o'clock. Books may be obtained for every member -of the family. Newcomers club will meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Charles C.

Fowler, 233 South Third street at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Carrie Zirbel will entertain Do Your Bit club Wednesday. Mrs. J.

C. Braheny will be hostess to Today's club at her Mason City home Wednesday. A dessert luncheon will be served and bridge played. Mrs. Paul Crawford will entertain the C.

L. C. Bridge club Wednesday. Methodist S. C.

S. meets al LIBRARY HOLDS "OPEN HOUSE" Mrs. H. J. Steinberg, Miss Ruth Byers Give Book Reviews FETE LAKE PAIR ON ANNIVERSARY Friends Celebrate Silver Wedding of Mrs.

Sorensen CLE.AR Mr. and' Mrs. Waller Soi onsen, 115 Clara street, weie honored by a group of relatives and friends at a surprise paity at I. O. O.

F. hall. Saturday evening in celebration of their silver wedding anniversary which was Sunday. Dinner was 'served to 105 persons at 7 o'clock. Tables were set in shape and decoiated With bouquets of autumn flowers.

A four-tiered wedding cake baked by Mrs. Martin Hosband and dec- oiaied on the lop with a bilver wieath in which hung a silver bell was. 'placed -the bride's table. MI.SS Cistina Anderson and Walter Soiensen weie maided 14 o. 10, 1915, at the home of the bridegroom's, sister, Mrs.

Soren Ntl- sen. Racine, Wis. They came aV once to live at Clear Lake where Mr. Sorensen ii a carpenter, Tfiey have two daughters, Mrs Ed Znbel, -Fertile, Peggy Ann, at home. Out of town guests included MJS.

Nelson, Racine, Wis.j Mr. and Mis, John Larsen, Cedar Finis; Mr. and Mrs. Thonvald Petcrsen, Dike; Mr. and Mis.

Slot, and Mrs. Nels Nelsen, Spencer, and Mr. and Mis. Chris Magnussen, Jackson. Minn, Richard Casperson acted as master ceremonies and a special song wiiften by "Chris ChVisten- CLEAR LAKE Mrs.

H. J. sen was simg in honor of Mr. and Steinberg. Mason reviewed i Mrs.

Sorcnscn Mrs. L. Jacob- four books for the Good sen sang "When My Hair Has week program which opened the I Turned to Silver Gray" and Mrs, Scherf Mrs. Scherf, who was born in Ohio Nov, 11, 1850. came to Wisconsin when a small child and later fp Charles CT Cit -y where, she, was married to ing of the Titanic-movement des- llsn Brotherhood presented Mr.

Scherf in 1869. Mrs. Scherf a silver water pitcher from thatihas seven living children, many proram wc opene te I urne ver ray an annual observance at the library You Truly." Mr Sunday afternoon. "The Wave ofiptesented a chest of silver, a gift the Future" by Anne Moriow to the honorees and Lindbergh contemplates the menn- Thomsen, proficient of. Dan- Calls Off Parade for "Mystery at CLEAR LAKE Dorothy Green, who is in chaige of producing "Mystery at Midnight," Musfc club benefit play, announced- Monday morning that the paiade scheduled for Monday afteinoon would not be held because of the unfavorable weather.

The play is to be presented at the high school Thursday and Friday evenings. MRS. SGHERF IS 90 YEARS OLD Five Generations Are Found in Family of Aged Lake Wornan CLEAR LAKE Mis. E. J.

Sc-herf, wliose 90th birthday Monday, spent the day veiy quietly at'the home of her son, Will Scherf, 221 South Second street, where she has an apartment. i Although Mrs. Scherf is confined to her bed by a hip injury, she is alert in mind and reads' she Her es- everything can reach, eyesight is i a 11y good for one of her years and she takes- great com- is ested in affairs. public USAGE'S RED GROSS MEETS Roll Call Drive Continues Through Month of November Red Cross workers OsRge held 'meeting Saturday afternoon at the Soda Grill. The workers included Mrs.

John Vance, Mis. Gordon Torncy, Mrs. L. Ahrens, Mrs, Charles Bailey Mrs. Frank.

Kingsbury, Miss Velma Solace, Mrs Leo Kelley, Mrs. Llojfd Donner, Penney, Mis. Roman Mayer, Mrs. Ralph Loienz, Mrs. Ingsvald Halve, rson, Mrs, O.

Benirude, Mrs. Laura Lucas, Mi's. Gus Swanson, Mrs. Alfred Havig, Mrs. Ellen Coides, Marilyn Rice, Mrs.

Chet Rice, Mrs. W. Addison, Mrs. H. Haakensen; The township workers include Mrs.

Hugh DeLaney, Mitchell; Mrs, Lloyd Coonradt, Osage township; Mrs. Ch a 1 es Mullen, Wayne; Miss Amy Green, Douglas; Mrs. Melbourne Woodward, West Lincoln; Mis. Wellington Lewis, East Lincoln; Mrs. Sever Klemesrud, Cedar; Mrs.

O. L. Krogstad, Rock; Mrs. Roy Funk, Burr Oak; Mrs. Robert Moss, Liberty.

Mrs. Hugh Nichols chairman of the Mitchell county Red Cross and Mrs. Hurt Bush is chairman tor Osage. The roll call drive begins Monday and ends Nov. "30.

Thomas Guest, 75, Dies; Rites Held in Bancroft Church BANCROFT services for Thomas Guest, 71. were held Monday afternoon at 2 p. at the Baptist church' with the Rev. Mr. Patten officiating.

Surviving are his wife and seven children: Ross and Mrs. Ada of Santa. Maria tawes- grecii com- 11 1 1 iviana, fort in reading. Cal Ellis Guest of Fort Lewis, r- nf A 1-m tft rf- Her memory is Stanley of Armstrong, excellent and she Mrs William Dudding and Virgil fr much inter- Snd" Clinton, Bancroft: Pallbearers Harry Hiltz, I N. J.

Merrill, Jake. Keller. Joseph Robert Dransfeldt 'and O'dell. William Einwalter's Funeral Is Held in New Hampton Church NEW. services for William Kin waiter, 77, were held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church at Ft.

Atkinson. He died Wednesday. The Rev. W. D.

pastor of the Congregational church, New Hampton, officiated. Surviving are three children: Lou of New Hampton; Mrs. Fred Krall of Jackson and Edward at home; four sisters: Mrs. Mary Tipton and Mrs. Hannah both of Strawberry Point; Mrs.

ElteabetK Summers ar)d Mis. Emma Puffer, both of Fort Atkinson: two brothers: Fred and George, both of Fort Atkin- Mrs, R. S. White, 56, Dows. Dies; Final Services Are Held funeral of Mrs.

S. White, 56, was hrld Sunday at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church in charge of the Rev. R. A. Brough with the Rev.

L. A. Dale assisting and burial was Fairview She leaves her husband, R. S. White, one daughter, Mis.

Diehl State, and four step-children. Mrs Charles Sellers, Roland of Charles Roscoe White of Austin, and Clifford of Dows; also City, five sisters and one brother. Sunday School Will Have Tuesday Dinner PLYMOUTH The Gleaners Sunday school class of the Methodist church will have its regular 1 monthly dinner at the church dining rooms Tuesday night. Following the dinner a program will be given with moving pictures by D. Olson.

-omen es- troyfhg Europe and spcalis of the royg urope and spcalis of the a sver waer pcer rom tat forces of the past struggling with "rganiation The Danish club gave the forces of the futuie, She says i a silver tray and Doicas circle the forces of the futuie, She says i that old beliefs are being 0 away, tells the sins of democracies and indicates that man must make on Lutheran aid, a plant. Mr Magrm'ssen a nd Mrs. Peter- tti ft ktiut mult niuai iiinrvu th? Ao f' al hls llfe ranfoim to the irresistible scn talks and the rest ine church Wednesday with circle forces of progress tlie evening was spent play- serving, Mesdames R. C. Taylor, Harley Thompson, Shirley Watts and Julius Oehlert are the committee.

Mrs. C. A. Comstock will enter- tain.circle 6 of the Congregational aid at a 1:30 o'clock dessert luncheon Wednesday. The meeting will time for members to attend the general aid meeting at the church at 4 o'clock.

Mrs. Burns will read a play, "Thanks- givm Ann," for the general aid program and Mrs. Sam Hyde will- lead devotions. A public pancake supper will be served at 5-30 oclock. Mrs.

Chrfs Larson will entertain Tabitha chcle of the Zion Luth- erarr.aid Wednesday, Verify lodge No. 250, A. F. and A will meet at Masonic Um- ple, Wednesday evening. The meeting of the Lutheran Daughters of the Reformation scheduled for Monday evening has been postponed until Monday Nov.

18. Miss Mary Ann-Hughes, returned to her work at Methodist hospital, Des Momes, Sunday after spending the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Hughes and other relatives Rainfall In Cfear Lake Friday night and Saturday was 135 inches.

Friends In Clear Lake have received news of the sudden death of Edward Aljen, son Mr and 1 Allen. St. Paul, there Thursday afternoon. He was the grandson of Mrs. Mary Bowman who has been visiting her granddaughter, Miss Margaret Allen at Harvey, 111., the past weeks, Mrs.

Bowman had written friends that she would go to St. forces of progress. "The of the by John Vandei cock, tells the: 1 story of Theodoia, wife of tinia, sixth century luier of the' eastern cmpiie, and of her use 1 from the lanks of outcasts to the highest position the empire. Her influence upon Justinian was great and their reign was marked by' much progress. Hartzcll Spence's "One Foot in Heaven" i elates the life of his father, -the Rev.

William H. I i JT 11 Spence, foimerly of Mason City, JLIUD Molds grandchildren and great 'grandchildren, and one gieat-great- g'randchild, Ray -Rogers, who was born at Columbia. "MO. July -27, 1940. TO OJIIT PROGRAM Kensett township Farm Bureau will omit its aegular program for the month of November.

The next program will be given on Dec the evening wns spent playing cards and At midnight wedding cake and coffee oi sei vcd. Thf committee arranging the courtesy included Mr. and Mis.) Chris Estcrgaid, Mr. and Mis. Grcgor Christensc-n, Mr.

and Airs. John Eli'ascn, and Mrs. Ca's- persnn' and Mrs- Hosbanrt. Shirley -Kimball -was in charge of the dinner committee. Our Lady of the Lake court No.

1160. Catholic; Daughters of America, will meet at the home of Mrs. Paul Crawford Wednesday evening. jworutrj PAINTS, I Wholesale- Clears the Wa for I a iloppid.up oration In your no.MI. due 10 a you Tram orcalfalni idrcwsh them, Intcrt Mtnlholatum.

Scoffs Ing Ihtmueuf.clegs paii9Ki.liUlnl.lv> air. lullon way lor brcathtni comfort Opens STOPPED-UP NOSTRILS. MENTHOLATUM COMFORT Dailv FRANCHISE IS GIVEN TO FIRM Voters in Approval of Move 280 97 at Buffalo Center BUFFALO CENTER At the recent election the incorporated town of Buffalo Centef approved the granting of a 25 year franchise to the Buffalo Center telephone company by a vote of 280 for and 97 against. The local telephone company plans to recable and improve the plant. Bert Overhouse, 48, Critically Injured When Struck by Car DECORAH, Over- house, 48, was critically injured near here Saturday night when he was struck, by an automobile while walking in the rain, Case Against Mason Cityan Is Dismissed case against Louis Kaufman of Mason City, in winch he was charged with driving a.

car without a driver's 'li-. cense, was dismissed Saturday in the court of Justice the Peace W. R. Rule. Kaufman's case, which resulted following an acci- dinc which the car he was driving was involved, was dismissed when he produced evidence of having a license.

Junior Federated and tells "what it takes't successful pastor." "The Flowering of New England" and "New England-Indian Summer" by VanWyck Brooks completed the later deals with American literary characters UUUS from -1885 to" 1915 Byers, of the Mason City library staff, told of new and favorite books for children, listing several mystery, adventure, auation, submaiine and dog stories which she believes especially appealing to children. Other gueits weie' Miss Lydia autumn foliage'centered the table of Jimipr club were entertained at a luncheon and card party at the Cerro Gordo hotel, Mason City. Saturday afternoon. A pumpkin filled with and and Thanksgumg favors were given. Three tables' of cards were played with Max Brager winning' high score and Mrs.

Keith Raw low. Raw, Mrs. Vincent Mi- -Berton Bohlen. arranged the paity. Mrs-.

DeLoss Rowson. will be the next hb'stess. WIN HIGH SCORE Paul before Lake. returning to Clear BUTTER makes all good foods taste better SHORT CAKES ds re pared wl(h Bu are tops in tender goodness The golden butter crust and tender crumb win the acclaim of those wno appreciate delicious hot breads. BUTTER BISCUITS 2 cups sifted flour 3 teaspoon, baking powJer "It 4 tablespoon, butter 2 3 cup milk i' hakin Cut or rub milk to make a soft flouffh, stlrrlnf just enoueh knoad 0frC 7' Urn out hn ll fT a hall minute.

Roll out to V. in to'" Iowa State Brand Creameries, Inc. Barrette, Mason City librauan, scout Mrs. L. H.

McNider, chairman of PINOCHLE PRIZES he Mason City hbrai-y boatd, and! Mr. and'Mrs. Harvey Coc, iifi Bett Bl al y. Mjiylwon high score and Mrs Shirley Helen and Ethel StoaHes of; Cnc and Hex low at a meeting of the Fortnightly Pinochle dub held Saturday evening the Leslie Fuller Mr. and Mrs.

Everett Petersen will entertain Nov. 23. MRS. HAIltEY TOPPIN GUESTS Mr. and Mrs.

Havley -Toppin were, guests.of-the Friehdiy Neighbor Card club Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Bortnn. Mr. Toppin and uiviji, imivi -i-JUicj the Mason City library staff The girls' sextet, Mildred Kopecky, Bette Sears, Evelyn and Ethel Harden, Lucile Mitchell and Peggy Johnson, accompanied at the piano by Miss Elsie Bartlett, sang "The Song of Thanksgiving'' by Allitsen Cain.

Following the program tea was served by the descent club with G. Bums, president, and Mrs. J. C. Davenport- pouring, lapers and bouquets White lapers and bouquets tuppm mm marigolds weie used as table! Chester Millard won high scores ciecoratiohs and laige baskets of Mrs, Berton Present! a hemums decorated the' Floyd Htimphi oy, lo-v.

The c7ub 1 room. meets at the Millard home I New books were on exhibition the reading A large number of persons attended both the program and the open house. 23. Various activities are to be car- EXPERT Watch and Jewelry Repairing ned on at the library daily in'' i observance of the week. Low All Work rf 'guaranteed.

Prompt Service. MURRAY Miss Ida Clack, libiarian, pre- i (sided at the session and Musi Mary Collins, assistant, distribut- i ed lists of new. books now on the shelves. Loyal Queens Club to Hold Yule Party CLEAR LAKE for a Christina? party to be held at the Art Giattidgc home Dec. 14 were made By mombers of Loyal Queens 4-1T club who met Saturday at the home of Fiances Frailer.

The piOfi'sm committee for (he new year Thcnne Badliei. club pjcfitlpnt; Frances M.tKinc Ochtoit aiir! M.ir-' joric Grattidgo: Supplies for the new year's' work were handed out and the girls decided to.buy..a new music record. All but four members attended the 4-K club banquet at Mason City Saturday evening. I JEWELRY CO. Foresters 'Bldg.

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Pages of merchandise an assortment of wares so varied and so complete it would take you weeks to inspect it in person! News? Yes! Not to shake the world, perhaps, but important to matters you care about. The new dress Mary wants for the Prom (here is one you had no idea it would cost so Junior's new bicycle (you could not very well have guessed that the sporting-goods store was having a- sale!) Newspaper advertising saves you can compare, prices better than you could by store-to-store searching.Jt saves can decide just where to go before you start. And it saves you goods are sold exactly as advertised! So read all the news in the newspapers! Sometimes the advertisements can mean more to you than all the foreign'dispatches on Page One!.