Quiet City Election Yields Busy Night for Business Ticket
Voters waited until after 5 p m to cast a total of 292 ballots in a quiet election. The businessmen's slate led by Mayor Brinkman won a close race with McIntire beating Thompson by one vote for council, while Brinkman secured mayoral victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinkman
McIntire
Thompson
J. H. Brinkman
H. C. Wiegman
J. C. Sennett
C. W. Siefkin
J. R. McIntire
A. G
L. M. Graham
Grant Pellock
L P
Peterson Ty P. Wittis
Wood. Wheeler
Cl B. Bowen
A. G. Hille
MacVey
Luther Thompson
Citizens
Past Matrons of Eastern Star Meet in Local Chapter
The past matroons of the Order Eastern Star gathered at Mrs J Morris's home Friday afternoon. Officers for the year were elected: President Mrs C J Morrison Vice President Mrs Etta Symes Secretary Treas Mrs C E K Boyce. A short program preceded the initiation of junior past matron Mrs Glyde Brinkman. Excellent refreshments were served by the hostesses.
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Order Eastern Star
Community Event Calendar for Rolfe and Nearby Areas
A dense list of upcoming meetings and activities from April through May across Rolfe and surrounding towns. Includes church gatherings, club meetings, 4-H activities, farm sales, social events, and a Mayday committee note with dates and host locations.
Flood narratives from LaTrobe and Pittsburgh reach Johnstown
A letter from Mrs. Paul Kisman in Latrobe Pennsylvania describes flood damage near Johnstown and Pittsburgh. Pianos mud covered streets and third floor marooning. department store waterlines reach 20 feet. merchandise and 150 flooded rail cars. Citizens debate flood controls afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Fred Smith
Paul Kisman
Pennsylvania
Latrobe
Johnstown
Althe
Pittsburgh
Club Girl to Compete for Trip to Washington Camp
Miss Louise Vaughn of Rolfe won entry to the state long time record contest for 4-H Club work. The contest closed March 25 and judging was done by Miss Reynolds and Mrs Ervin Schmaecker. Top two 4-H participants will travel to the National 4-H Club Camp in Washington DC in June. Results announced after April 19. Vaughn has five years in 4-H and is noted for active local county and state participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Vaughn
Rolfe
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Miss Vaughn
Miss Reynolds
Pocahontas High School
F Ervin Sehmaecker
Washington
DD. C
Louise Vaughan
Canning Contest Rules Issued for Home Project Women
Rules for the 1936 state and county canning contests for Home Project women were released by Mrs. Ruth Seaton Hicks. Entries require a quart of meat and a quart of vegetables or fruit for each unit with best jars saved for entry. County contest slated for August with firsts advancing to the Iowa State Fair and state prizes awarded in money.
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Home Project
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Hicks
Pocahontas Girls Organize 4-H Club Formation Tea
A tea hosted by Mrs. J. J. Schmuecker in Pocahontas on March 28 organized a group of over 40 local girls to form 4-H clubs. Miss Marie Hosier presided as president, with several volunteers assisting as leaders and organizers to recruit and guide new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
J. J. Schmuecker
Marie Hosier
Ralfe
County 4-1E Club President, Poured Tea, and Others Assiting Mrs. Schmucher
Helen Macovets
Dorothy Donohoe
Eileen Donohoe
Pee McCartan
Jammie Goodyear
Lehrmecker
Anita Love
Rose Ann Strathmann
LaVen Allen
Joan Aymsh
Marion Wiseman
Dorothy Svejda
Catherine McCartan
Vivienne Kleen
Mary Rose Deheck
Ruth Koenig
Helen Mackovets
Helen Deheck
Gerry Fitzgerald
Jane Shimon
Kathryn Mackovets
Union Good Friday Services At Presbyterian Church
Union Good Friday program at the Presbyterian Church on Chood Friday in April begins with an organ prelude and continues with hymns prayers and readings. The service includes vocal solos quartette meditations and choral hymns ending with benediction and an organ postlude.
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Presbyterian Church
Assembly
Rolfe Promotion Club discusses committees and roads
The Rolfe Promotion Club met in the Central States display room with Excelsior Society providing lunch. T. J. Jones chaired. minutes were approved. The Trade Extension Committee reported solvency and a new three month term was authorized. Bowen reported snow shoveling bills paid and roads cleared.
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Rolfe Promotion Club
Central States
Excelsior Society
T. J. Jones
Trade Extension Committee
C. B. Bowen
Daniel Herrick
Storm Lake
Grant
M. & St. L. Defense Committee
Rolfe High
T. D. Jones
W. D. Hauck
Patrolman to Speak on Highway Safety for Rolfe Club
Patrolman Daniel Herrick of the Iowa Highway Patrol will address the Rolfe Promotion Club Thursday April 9 on Highway Safety. Based in Storm Lake, Herrick plans an engaging talk on a subject he cares about as Iowa reports 79 highway deaths to date this year. The club is urged to attend for timely safety tips and points on safe driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Herrick
Iowa Highway Patrol
Rolfe Promeccn Club
Thursdaoon
Herrick
Storm Lake
Iowa
Joen Allen Chosen Mayor of Des Moines
Joe H. Allen won the Des Moines mayoral election by about THQ votes over H. Elliott. The new mayor promises to be fair to all interests and support the downtrodden as Des Moines gains a capable chief executive amid Pocahontas county’s representation in larger Iowa cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe H. Allen
Des Moines
Ker. H. Elliott
Allen
Pocahontas County
Abe Garlock
Fort Dodge
Mr. Allen
Farm Debt Advisory Committee Signs Quick Relief for Debtors
Thousands of farm homes have been saved through the Pocahontas County Farm Debt Advisory Committee with no cost to debtors or creditors. Debtors threatened with dispossession should contact the committee in Pocahontas, with meetings set for Apr. 15 and Apr. 29 at 1 00 p m in the courthouse assembly room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jocal County Farm Debt Advisory Committee
Pocahontas County Farm Debt Advisory Committee
Chorge Hinn
Laurens
Jack Deveney
Palmer
Theo. McCartan
Vocahontas
Court House
Pocahontas
A. W. Wolf
LDA
Des Moines
Rural Rehabilitation Division
State House
Laws
Hopelss
Chase
Focal Committee
Tovch
Rolfe Cagers Triumph Over Bode In City Showdown
Rolfe High School handed Bode a 42 to 28 defeat as Rudolfson and Rickard led the scoring for Rolfe while Larson and King topped Bode. The curtain-raiser saw the R H S Reserves beat Bode seconds 21 to 9. Rolfe will meet Bode again April 7 in a return game on Rolfe floor at 7 45 p.m. with season tickets valid.
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Rolfe High School
Bode
Rolfe Hi
Rolfe
Sa le
Rudolfson
Rickard
Larson
King
Jode
Palmer
Enger
Len Watnem
Mitsuen
Porro
Rudolfsen
Cornwell
I. Rickard Fe
Sheleren
Ibanmus
Kennedy Goo
Watts
Porden
Opto SS
Roy Martin
Terris
Rolfe High
Marie White Wins Place in County Spelling Dow
The Pocahontas county spelling contest held in the Pocahontas courthouse assembly room Friday afternoon March 27 ended with Marie White of Rolfe Public School earning fourth prize and partial listing of other winners. Margie Filloon Pocahontas Public School won first prize wired prize and will represent the county at the state contest in Des Moines on April 1.
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Pocahontas County
Court House
Pocahontas
J. H. McMichael
Kirst
Margie Filloon
Pocahontas Public School
Dorothy Rassley
Dover
Wired
Vincent Mart
Sacred Heart School
Fefurth
Marie White
Rolfe
Kitth
Dorothy DuBois
Meer
Des Moines
Rural Electrification Interest Grows in Pocahontas County
About 100 farmers attended two rural electrification meetings in Pocahontas County. G J Long of Webster City explained REA setup while Jd Schmuecker outlined basics. Farmers favor county-wide action with service at 5 dollars per month for 100 kilo watts and no charges until one month of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
G. J. Long
Webster City
Rural Electrification Administration
Pocahontas
Lange
Laurens
Kk. Jd. Schmuecker
Long
Berry Seeks Pocahontas Clerk of Court Post
Miss Jeanette Berry of Pocahontas announces candidacy for clerk of court, citing education at Pocahontas high and Drake University, strong family ties, and a clean record. The piece notes county custom of resisting second terms for competent officials and mentions her late father’s law practice. County Attorney A C Carmichael, a two term incumbent, also announces run for county attorney. he was born near Mallard and has broad county support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Berry
Pocahontas
Miss Berry
Pocahontas County Seldant
Pocahontas High School
Drake University
Das. Berry
A. C. Carmichael
Carmichael
Mr. Carmichael
Mallard
Brogotti Family Mourns Loss in Two Deaths
J C Brogotti and two sisters traveled 700 miles to aid sister Mrs Sam Luxton of Fort Dodge relatives Percy and Arlo Luxion accompanied the remains to New London Ohio. Mrs Luxton died after pneumonia followed by flu leaving seven of ten sisters and one brother. The husband remains ill with pneumonia under nurse daughter Mrs Beightal in Savannah Georgia.
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J.C. Brogotti
Nelson
Ft. Dodge
Little Country
Percy
New London
Ohio
Big Public Sale at Plover Implements Co
The Plover Implement Co holds a large sale in Plover on Friday April 3 featuring 15 horses, cattle including milkers and feeders, and a wide range of farm machinery such as tractors plows cultivators binders mowers and discs. R O Johnson manages the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Implement Co
Plover
R. O. Johnson
Mover Implement Co
Farm price record marks 1935 high for livestock sector
The average farm prices of live stock and livestock products reached a peak in 1935, the highest level in years, signaling improved market conditions for farmers and stronger demand for farm goods.
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Iears
Milford man and friend weekend visit noted
Eadwin Hix of Milford spent the weekend with his friend Ronald Carroll. Miss Frances Vaughn of Burt was a visitor over the weekend in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Vaughn.
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Eadwin Hix of
Milford
Ronald Carroll
Frances Vaughn of
Burt
Mrs
Ernest. Vaughn
Rolfe students stage musical program at Presbyterian Church
Rolfe high school music students presented a Sunday evening concert at the Presbyterian church ahead of the sub-district music contest in the VW over school auditorium on April 3 and 4. Acts included Boys Quartette, Orchestra, Girls Glee Club, and more under Miss Inez Archer. The silver offering supported contest expenses and the church was crowded.
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Presbyterian Church
Rolfe High School
VW Over
Keith Richard
Billy McIntire
Eldan Obrecht
Richard Messony
Jerico
Marianna
Inez Archer
Rolfe
Role High School Musical Organization
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Meeting at Melson Home
Garfield Township Farm Bureau unit met March 26 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Melson with 75 members present. The program included talks on rural health nutrition foods and a debate on farm living interests, followed by lunch and notices of upcoming meetings in Pocahontas county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township
Farm Bureau
Myr
Randall Melson
A. Brinkman
Howard Hanson
Fr. Shimon
Department of “Foods and Nutrition
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Sehmaecker
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Frank J. Shinion
Cornet Sole
Morris Ioe
Karl Ives
HL. F. Olerich
Richard Hovier
F. J. Shimon
Jas. S. DeWolf
IL. D. Brinkman
Erie Sheil
Frank Cornwell
Karl Chambers
D. EB. Young
Walter Heald
T. J. Raynes
HW. S. VanAlstine
Unr
Local Social Notes and Upcoming Events in Plover Area
Fort Dodge visitors Dr and Mrs Lester Leserman plan to attend the sub district music contest at Plover Friday and Saturday. Miss Dorothy Cleal and Lucille Kelley from Waterina School of Beauty Culture Waterloo visited the area over the weekend. The Needle and Thread Club will meet at Mrs A D Seuse’s near Plover Friday April 3 with hostesses Mrs D J Young Mrs Louis Wise and Mrs Floyd Struthers assisting. Mrs George Schonberger Jr assists in Stuart caring for her daughter and the new first landsard born to Mr and Mrs Albert Mitchell March 28 1956 weighing eight pounds named George Arthur. Chapter FA PL RL Ow met at Mrs J J McIntire’s home. review of The Exile by Pearl Buck given by Mrs Glyde Brinkman. Next meeting set for Tuesday afternoon April 14 at the home of Mrs Randall Nelson with five minute talks expected from each member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Leserman
Fort Dodge
Tian
Plover
Dorothy Cleal
Lucille Kelley
Waterina School of Beauty Culture
Waterloo
A. D. Clear
A. D. Seuse
D. J. Young
Louis Wise
Floyd Struthers
George Schonberger Jr
Stuart
Landsard
Albert Mitchell
Croorgee Arthur
J. J. McIintire
Glyde Brinkman
Pearl Buck
Randall Melson
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Businessmen
O. B.S. School of Instruction
Needle and Thread Club
C.D. Sense
Plover Simplement Co
Roelfe Woman's Club
Co Gunderson
Orosis Club
Orvan Olerich
Ednesday
Trinity
Society
Severson
Fastern Star
Union Me
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Garfield Go-Getters
Hosier
Losonary
Metican Legion Fuatliars
Sabe
RK. Thornton
Adi T. Womans Club
1. M.T
Garfield
Ship Farm Bureau Unit
Harl Chaberg
Uunty Association of American LecXillaries
Nain
Lutheran Ladies
Na, Nielsen
Union Good Friday Services
Rau
Joen Allen
R.hls
Brogotti
R.bls
BO Unep
Melson
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