Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-24
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CENTERVlLLE NEWS ITEMS.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. D. Black of Clar.
india, Iowa, were Centerville visitors
during the holidays. They were the
guests of Rev. and Mrs. J. w. Evans
while in the city. They enjoyed their
visit and Speak in the highest terms
of Centerville and her people.
A big New Years dinner at the
residence of Mrs. VIM. Cobbs, 224 E.
Jackson street. Covers were laid for
twenty people, friends and relatives.
A six-course dinner was served and
all present enjoyed we'll prepared
dinner. The out-of-town guests were
Mr.. William Stevens and Mr.. Glen
King of Clarinda, Iowa.
Mrs. Scott Richmond, assisted by
Mrs. Lena Robinson, gave big ban
quet at the armory hall Friday even
ing, December 28th, in honor Of the
Watts family of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa,
who remained with US from the 21st
through the holidays. The hall was
beautifully decorated, also the tables
frem which the guests were served.
The color scheme being pink and
green. Music, instrumental and vo-
cal, was the feature of the evenings
pleasure. Mrs. Watts presided at the
piano. The out-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Watts, little Herthyl
Watts and sister, Mr.. Edward Reec-
er, Miss Leona Palmer and Miss Ula
Gay, all of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
Mrs. Cutler Robinson entertained
the young people Tuesday evening,
the 30th, in honor of her sister, Miss
Leona Palmer, and Miss Ula Gay,
her cousin, of Mt Pleasant, Iowa. A
delightful evening was enjoyed by the
elite society of the young people of
the city. Music and games, quartette
singing, trios, ETC., were the features
of the evenings pleasure. All went
home at a late hour, wishing the
young ladies a Happy New Year.
Mrs. Carey Noah of East Bank
street entertained at dinner Sunday
Mr.. Elmer Baker and Mr.. James
Clark Of Mystic.
Mrs. Scott Richmond entertained
the young people Thursday evening,
January 2, in honor of Miss Leona
Palmer and Miss Ula Gay Of Mt.
Iowa, also Mr.. King and
Mr.. Stevens of Clarinda, Iowa. It
was swell affair and the boys and
girls of this city made the party Of
much interest for the pleasure of the
young people.
Sunday was communion day at the
Second Baptist church and a large
number were present at the service.
During the day covenant meeting at
II a. M, Lords supper at 2:30 p. M,
preaching ut 7;3Gp. m. The work
for the year has begun with bright
future for it's success. The deacons
and trustees and members have
pledged themselves to a $3.50 rally
for the next sixty days. The Willing
Workers club, under the management
Of Mrs. James Clark, have pledged
themselves to raise $25 for the work
Of the church. The Golden Arts club,
under the management of Mrs. Flor
ence Evans and Mrs. Hannah Oliver,
have pledged to raise the same
Xmas was celebrated here without
The best efforts were put
forth by pastor and people, that had
it's telling affect. Every branch of
the church's work deserves much
praise for the creditable manner in
which all affairs were conducted.
Rev. Evans and family were kindly
by his congregation and
friends of the church. He was the
glad recipient of beautiful overcoat,
given him by the members and
friends. Many heavy laden baskets
Of good eatables were brought to the
parsonage during the holidays, all of
which shows a token of love and es-
teem of the members and friends to
their pastor. The pastor extends to
all his heartfelt thanks.
Mr.. William Stevens of Clarinda,
Iowa, will soon locate a fine barber
shop in this city in the upstairs Of the
Housen building on the west side of
the square, opposite the court house.
Mr.. Cutler Robinson and Mr.. Will
Ousley will have charge Of the build
ing and the young peoples reading
room will be fitted up at the earliest
date possible and any good clean
Christian literature given them will
be highly appreciated. Who will give
US the first?