Havelock Community Happenings and Local Visits
Havelock news notes Pocahontas callers Mrs. Fred Quade Mrs. Joe Edge and Norma Jean. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herscher and daughter Geraldine in Rolfe. Craig Barth and the Girls Glee Club head to state sectional music contest at Plover Friday and Saturday. Bennie Wolf of Pasadena visits Jay Williams home but returns for his brother Joe’s serious illness in a U S Veterans Hospital. Local funeral and car outings cited plus new Chevrolet trucks for Ray Gruver and Earl Sandy.
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Fred Quade
Joe Edge
Norma Jean
Eila Lane
Pocahontas
Harry Herscher
Geraldine
George Miller
Rolfe
Myrtle Smith
Laurens
Havelock
Craig Barth
Girls Glee Club
Plover
Bennie Wolf
Pasadena
Cal
Jay Williams
Iowa
Joe Wolf
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Des
S. S. Whitmore
William Brazier
Charles Hilger
Thorson Gilbranson
Nevada
Mr. Gilbranson
Minnie Taylor
Gilbranson
Gordon Leigh
Ray Gruver
Earl Sandy
Mr. Gruver
Sandy
H. G. Frigaard
Claude Wilson
Will Smith
M. Is. Butler
Frank Brady
Emmetsburg
Will Brazier
John Hesse
The
Legion Hall
Henry
Ned Goodchild
Extra
O. F. Young
Our City
Dora Knight
Faye Henshaw
Fort Dodge
Thomas Edge
Gerald Beaman
Luella Hess
Ames
Beaman
M. L. Chase
Miss Hess
Viola Hess
Milton Hilton
Hilton
R. E. Gruver
Will Hilton
H. B. Poppinga
Rockwell City
Poppinga
H. C. Shrader
Henry Buck
Gilmore City
Rebekaha
IL. C
F. Hall
John Ralle
Dale Cupp
Gilmore
Geo. Gist
G. A. Gruver
Elmer Sanding
Henry Gruver
G. M. Cook
E. A. Cook
Wess Mason
A. Gruver
Gordon Leigh Orig
M. A. Ridenour
Rolfe Milma
Byrne
Sheldon
C. E. Miller
Walter Rothwell
M. E. Butler
Louis Wilson
Wilson
Eunice Stearns
C. D. Ferguson
Iowa Falls
C. E. Eppelsheimer
M. E. Young
Leslie Pritchard
Jennie Lou
Dallas
Tex
Geo. S. Shaw
Onawa
Pritchard
Minneapolis
Donald McFarland
Birthday Celebration at the Ralles Home
A gathering of relatives and friends was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ralle to celebrate Mrs. Ralle’s birthday anniversary. The event opened with the serving of refreshments and fellowship.
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Frank Ralle
Dinner gathering in Rolfe attendance noted
An excellent noon dinner was followed by an afternoon visit with attendees including Mr and Mrs Frank Ralfe and family along with Mr and Mrs George Miller and family and Mr and Mrs J T Hendricks of Rolfe. Also present were Mr and Mrs Clarence Hendricks and son Keith of Pocahontas and Mr and Mrs Henry Buck and Mr and Mrs Eldon Buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ralfe
George Miller
J. T. Hendricks
Rolfe
Clarence Hendricks
Keith
Pocahontas
Henry Buck
Eldon Buck
Havelock Elects New Officials After City Vote
City election yields 107 total votes on Monday with an almost entirely new slate. Mayors listed Fred Hauswirth and George A Speer. Treasurer Byron Boysen. Assessor Ned Goodchild. Councilmen A Gruver Vance Wiley C Cornwell Jess DeVaul S Whitmore W Bloomer W Crawford. Vote tallies shown in columnar format for each position.
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Havelock
G. A. Graver
Fred Hauswirth
George A. Speer
Byron Boysen
Ned Goodchild
W. M. Crawford
Brotherhood Rally in Methodist Church Draws 72
The sub district Brotherhood Rally was held at the Methodist church with 72 in attendance. Mr Steidt of Ruthven gave the keynote address while Don Cowan directed congregational singing and Rev Seward of Laurens played the accompaniments. Craig Barth played an euphonium solo and Don Cowan presented a piano solo. A dinner and social hour followed the program. The next meeting is scheduled at Laurens Methodist Church on Monday evening April 20.
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Steidt
Ruthven
Don Cowan
Rev
Seward
Laurens
Craig Barth
Methodist Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Pocahontas County
Legion Hall
Palmer
Dorothy Gibson
Gilmore City
A. V. Perigal
Rolfe
Ed Duden
Des Moines
Pocahontas
Havelock
Marie Johnson
Girls’ Glee Club
Mildred Stoulil
Legion
Darlene Ellsworth Wins Local Spelling Contest Honors
Spelling Bee winners at the junior high school event were Darlene Ellsworth, eighth grade, first place, and Doris Howard, seventh grade, second place. The two girls later represented the school at the county spelling contest in Pocahontas, where Darlene placed eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Ellsworth
Doris Howard
Pocahontas
Darlene
Sunshine Club Hosts Social at Country Home
Sunshine Club meets at Mrs. Adrian Logan's country home last Wednesday with good attendance. After routine business a social hour followed by an excellent lunch served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Adrian Logan
Coe College Student Evelyn Bachman Recovers After Car Wreck
Evelyn Bachman of Coe College Cedar Rapids sustained serious injuries when a Ford V-8 crash last Sunday left her with a deep leg gash requiring six stitches and two fractured ribs. She attended most classes the following week and is rapidly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Bachman
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Miss Bachman
Diphtheria Tests and Quarantine Tied to Local Outbreak
Dr. K P Hunter conducted Schick tests at the local school Saturday revealing two pupils as suspected carriers. The Markley home was quarantined after the oldest son Harlan showed illness. Precautions are being taken to prevent further spread of diphtheria in the community.
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K. P. Hunter
Schick
Markley
Harlan
Family Notices Report Multiple Deaths in Midwest
Mrs. W A Bachman travels to Chicago for her brother's funeral. Later a death in Emmetsburg is announced for Geo Brown's father. The report notes George was 10 years old and was in Sioux City at the time.
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W. A. Bachman
Chicago
Geo. Brown
Emmetsburg
George
Sioux City
Woman’s Rights Debate Highlighted by Privileges Granted
The notion of female superiority loses traction when examining the privileges some women receive. The discussion shifts to the disparities in rights and social advantages that accompany status and influence.
Ideal Vacation Described by Judge Humie
A judge recalls a vacation described as perfect and peaceful with no mosquitoes or sunburn, where comfort and rest defined the days. The speaker notes pleasant people and no burdensome bills, praising the mind and body refreshment of a ideal escape.
Whiskered station agent blasts 4 44 time quip
A depot scene features a young boy pestering an elderly station agent about the next train time. The agent repeats 4 44, while the boy recalls the hour all night and enjoys the agent's whiskers wobbling at the said time.
Heavy Competition Jiggs What Happy People You Must Be
In a humorous exchange from Everybody's Weekly, Jiggs laments the modern struggle of managing resources as eight daughters bring happiness and require care, while Jaggs reflects on the need to husband resources in tough times.
Father and son in business cocktail confession
A stray joke from Stray Stories Magazine shows a father recounting his son’s college education helping in the firm. The punch line reveals the son makes cocktails during conferences. The quip frames a lighthearted dynamic between generations in a family business.
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Stray Stories Magazine
Butter Weight Mixup Sparks Grocer Chops Trade
A comic exchange reports a butcher accusing a grocer of sending three ounces short of a pound of butter, replying that he weighed it against yesterday's pound of chops to prove the short weight.
Plover Music Contest Draws 20 North Central Schools
Local page reports a big music contest expected Friday and Saturday with 20 northern central Iowa schools competing. Churches, cafes and fraternal groups prepare meals for attendees as the Mueller family plans a temporary departure.
Home Project Course Opens In Pocahontas County
Mrs. A. A. Brinkman of Rolfe chairs the Home Project Study Course work in Pocahontas county with Mrs. Ruth Seaton Hicks, Pocahontas and Buena Vista counties' demonstration agent, among those attending last Wednesday. The first lesson was held previously in a private home.
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A. A. Brinkman
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Pocahontas
Buena Vista
Food study lessons planned for Powhatan leaders
Mrs Arthur Vaughn leads a group with Mrs Gee Majorowicz and Mrs Grant Willett from Powhatan township. They will hold follow up lessons on fundamental human food needs and on using milk and eggs in the diet. Mrs Hicks will teach the township leaders.
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Arthur Vaughn
Powhatan Township
Gee, Majorowicz
Grant Willett
Hicks
Old-Timers Visit Plover Relatives from Heathman Family
Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas visiting Heathman relatives in this region. Ida Heathman, born here, married James Thomas a local blacksmith. They lived in Dupree South Dakota, then Harrison Arkansas, and now plan to return to Dupree to resume land and business interests. They mention goat milking and gardens in Arkansas, but prefer the Dakota climate. They traveled with Mr. and Mrs. A G Heathman to Rolfe Pocahontas Newell Storm Lake Spencer and other Heathman kin.
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James Thomas
Heathman
Arkansas
Dakotas
A. G. Heathman
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Newell
Storm Lake
Spencer
Willing Workers Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
At Thursday's regular meeting the Willing Workers elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Raymond Henderson Vice President Mrs B fh Poundstone Secretary Mrs Edward Lehnus Assistant Secretary Miss Elsie Rothwell Treasurer Mrs William McKim. New officers to host Thursday's meeting with Mrs George Marine Mrs Lois Wilson and Mrs Mike Strong serving as hostesses. All community women invited to attend.
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Raymond Henderson
B. Fh. Poundstone
Edward Lehnus
Elsie Rothwell
William McKim
George Marine
Lois Wilson
Mike Strong
Sulphur in the Human Body Sparks Student Query
The professor reveals a discovery that the human body contains sulphur. A girl student curiously asks how much sulphur is in a girl's body, prompting thoughtful discussion.
Witness Question Sparks Courtroom Banter
The exchange features counsel and a witness trading quips during a suit. A remark about attire triggers humorous back-and-forth as the judge and Capper's Weekly tone highlight the light moment during legal proceedings.
Shadow Shooting in Crimson Gulch Ends Crime Show
In Crimson Gulch Mesa Bill declares no real criminals remain and jokes that only motion pictures teach crime pays the price. The dialogue contrasts outlaw bravado with a filmic lesson in virtue.
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Crimson Gulch
Mesa Bill
No Checks Cashed Here Amid Family Tension
Willie Wibbles asks why his payment is refused and Miss Cayenne asserts she already has him. The merchant refuses to cash even his own brother’s check, while a customer quips about knowing family best.
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Willie Wibbles
Miss Cayenne
Overlooked Realtor Sells Lakeside Dream Home
A realtor previews a lakeview property while a buyer questions the lake presence. The witty exchange contrasts expectations with reality, highlighting the listing’s scenic lure despite ambiguity about the water feature.
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Realtor
Grand Finale Quip Sparks Humorous Exchange
A lighthearted exchange unfolds as a husband claims the last word in an argument with his wife. He concedes blame to close the moment, prompting playful back and forth about who bears responsibility.
Means and Ways Debate Sparks in Bella Dialogue
In a playful exchange, Phyllis brushes aside Mr. Robinson’s looks and focuses on his means. Bella counters, prioritizing character over appearances in a lighthearted conversation about reputation and influence.
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Bella
Mr. Robinson
Phyllis
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R. E. DuBoise
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