Iowa Old Press
Maurice Times, March 1, 1917
Mrs. Henry DeJong gave a tea party Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs.
Joe Douglas of Fremont, Nebr. who was visiting here. Those present besides
the honored guest were Mesdames J.T. Crowley, C. Smith, Woodward, J.E.
Mieras, J.M. Mieras, Oggel, H. Vande Brake, and W. Huesinkveld.
Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith entertained at progressive caroms Friday
evening and the evening was enjoyed by all. Mrs. H. Vande Brake and L.F.
Woodard carried off the honor for being the best players and Mrs. Joe
Douglas earned the booby prize. After the games a delicious lunch was served
at which Henry DeJong carried off first prize. Those present were Messrs and
Mesdames L.F. Woodard, Henry DeJong, Henry Vande Brake, J.E. Mieras and Mrs.
J.M. Mieras and Mrs. Joe Douglas of Fremont, Nebr.
Last week at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Mieras
of Monroe S.D., occurred the marriage of their daughter Minnie to Arie Raak
of Orange City. The newly weds are both well and favorably known in this
community. The bride was born here and spent her early girlhood days here.
The groom is a son of Mrs. Martin Raak of near Carnes. They will make their
future home on the home place of the groom's mother 1 mile south and 5 miles
east. We wish them much joy and happiness in their married life.
The newlyweds arrived here Tuesday and on Wednesday evening a surprise
party was planned and successfully carried out at the P. Vander Wel home by
relatives of both the bride and groom.
Maurice Times, Maurice, Iowa.
March 8, 1917
James Mieras of Harrisburg, S.D. was visiting with relatives and
friends here a couple of days. He returned home Monday.
Johannes Mieras and James Mieras, who is visiting here, went to
Paullina Saturday to visit at the home of their brother, M.A. Mieras.
Oliver Mieras has resigned his position as night operator and Sam
Jager has now accepted the job.
Dr. and Mrs. Oggel entertained a few friends Friday evening. Those
present were Messrs and Mesdames Wm. and Martin Van Peursem, Wm. and James
Duven, John M. Mieras, and Mr. Peter Van Peursem, Mrs. Beyers and Mrs.
Beckering.
Ralph Mieras and family autoed to Struble Sunday.
J. W. Mieras of Monroe, S.D., has retired from the farm and has moved
to Sioux Center where they expect to make their future home.
Editor Miss Pereboom will not be able to resume her editorial work on
the Times on account of ill health. J.E. Mieras will have charge of the
paper until some other arrangements can be made.
Maurice Times, March 15, 1917
James Ard of Laurens was an over Sunday guest at the Mrs. L. Mieras
home.
J.S. Mieras of Sioux City sold his Idaho land to Peter Van Peursem.
Dr. Oggel went to Orange City Tuesday to assist Dr. De Bay with and
operation of Mrs. Hoemstra of Monroe, S.D.
Mrs. Ralph Mieras was sick with tonsilitis.
Ralph Mieras was confined to his bed with tonsilitis Friday and
Saturday. Earle Crowley made the route in his illness.
Maurice Times,
March 22, 1917
J.S. Mieras of Sioux City was a business visitor Wednesday.
Maurice Times, March 29, 1917
Helma and Jessamine Mieras were guests of Miss Vivian Kooi at Orange
City Saturday.