Iowa Old Press
Salem Weekly
Salem, Henry, Iowa
February 12, 1920
Last Tuesday evening a company of friends went to the pleasant home of Mr. and
Mrs. J. T. Ingrim and surprised Mr. Ingrim, it being his seventy-fifth birthday.
Music on the Brunswick and a general good time was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Simpkin,
on behalf of the crowd, present Mr. Ingrim with a fountain pen.
Refreshments consisting of pressed chicken sandwiches,
pickles, peaches with whipped cream, doughnuts, and coffee were served. All left
at a lat hour wishing Mr. Ingrim many more happy birthdays.
Reading
Circle Notes
The Circle met in regular session last Friday. Roll call was answered with
quotations and anecdotes of Abraham Lincoln. The program was then given,
consisting of a paper written by Mrs. Rossel, entitled, “The Biography of
Abraham Lincoln” which was very interesting. Lincoln’s favorite poem, “O,
Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?” was nicely given by Mrs. Tomes.
Mrs. Shriner recited some beautiful lines, “Addressed to a Statue of
Lincoln”.
This
meeting was of special interest and many thoughts for reflection were exchanged
in the discussion following the program. Adjourned to meet again February 29th.
Submitted by: A.M.W. April 2005