Couple Celebrates 64th Wedding Anniversary in Gilmore City
Mr and Mrs George Assing of Gilmore City marked their 64th wedding anniversary on a Wednesday March 25. Family and friends visited during the evening including Mr and Mrs Daled Weber and daughters and others from nearby towns. Church groups held meetings with plans for bake sales and future events at St Pauls Lutheran and nearby community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Assing
Gilmore City
Daled Weber
Harold Landmesser
Ed Kizer
Arnolds Park
George Schoon
Pomeroy
Gerd Assing
Wm. Roach
Lena
Ladies Aid
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Roy Simonson
Adolph Thompson
Robert Wiegert
Ings Ryen
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Dora Simonson
Anna Larson
Anns Ryen
Wm. Papenfuhs
Georden Mehaffey
R. O. Mortensen
W.M.F
Dows
Lillie Simonson
H. G. Frigaard
Telmer Lime
C. W. Bielefeldt
David Henderson
Inga Monklin
Jacobsen
A. M. Bergeson
Jacobsens
Joe Taylor
Stanley Brock
Beryl Wickie
Sue Nicoson
Chris “Sorensen
Death of Mary Gilman Lothian at 101 in Los Angeles
Mrs. Mary Gilman Lothian, widow of Rev. John W. Lothian, died in Los Angeles at age 101. She and her husband served Methodist pastors in northwest Iowa during the 1870s and 1880s. The Lothian family moved from Canada to Pocahontas County in 1865 and settled near the later Rolfe area. The Rolfe church had charter member Robert Lothian, organized October 31, 1880. Also noted are visits by Mr. and Mrs. Mack McDonald of Storm Lake to the D. E. Youngs and Everett Shaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gilman Lothian
Los Angeles
Calif
John W. Lothian
Iowa
Lothian
Pocahontas County
Canada
Rolfe
Robert Lothian
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Friendly Methodist services and events announced
The Methodist Church invites participation with Sunday school at 9:30 and Easter worship at 10:30 all summer. A Varina sub district Senior Hi Rally is set for Monday April 6 with 5:30 departure from Rolfe. Fourth Quarterly Conference is Tuesday April 7 at the church. WSCS annual convention is Wednesday April 8 at First Church. Youth Fellowship Thursday at 7. Chair rehearsal at 8 and junior choir Saturday at 2:45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varina
Rolfe
C. J. Semans
WSCS
North Town Conference
Easter Activities At Presbyterian Church
Pastor Martin J. Prehn directs Sunday school at 10 with children urged to arrive early for Easter program prep. Morning worship at 11. Junior Hi Fellowship at 5 30 with Carleen Murray and Senior Hi Fellowship with Jon Olerich. Candlelight Communion tonight at 7 30. communicants to receive Easter. Good Friday service 1 30 to 3. choirs from Methodist and Presbyterian to sing. Easter sunrise service at Methodist church 7. Trustees meet Saturday 8 p.m. in J H Brinkman office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleen Murray
Jon Olerich
Presbyterian Church
Methodist
Presbyterian
Methodist Church
J. H. Brinkman
Assembly of God announces regular Sunday services
Fred Patterson, pastor, invites attendance at Sunday school at 10 a.m. and midweek services Thursdays at 8 p.m. Beginning April 5 regular Sunday evening services will be held, with an Easter program next Sunday evening. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly OF God
Fred Patterson
Easter Mass Schedule With Communion and Choir Sets
A holy Easter program outlines communion before Mass at 7 30 a m and Masses at 8 a m and 10 a m A choir sequence precedes Mass including Vidi Aquam Regina Caeli and a Credo from the Immaculate Conception Mass The event honors the Blessed Virgin Mary with offerings and hymns Christ Is Risen Alleluia and Praise Ye the are part of the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Marzo
John Wiegand
B. A. Flynn
L. Bordes
Christ
Father by Gounod Serves Named For Ceremony
The text lists ceremonial roles for a church service with Father Gounod as a reference. Servers include First Acolytes Pat Cox Bill Kemna Jr Second Acolytes L Triplett Pat Calligan Master of Ceremonies Tom Schott Cross Bearer Duane Peters Can die Bearers Larry Bartosh Jim Schott Mike Calligan Steve Ac curso Timmy Kemna Lindy Ac curso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Gounod
Pat Cox
Bill Kemna, Jr
L. Triplett
Pat Calligan
Tom Schott
Duane Peters
Larry Bartosh
Jim Schott
Mike Calligan
Steve Accurso
Timmy Kemna
Lindy Accurso
Easter Services At Lutheran Church Aims Risen Christ Worship
The Lutheran Church invites worshipers to Holy Thursday service at 8 p.m. Good Friday service at 2 p.m. Luther League Easter breakfast at 8 a.m. Easter Sunday school at 10 a.m. Easter Festival service and farewell sermon by Pastor Fred Jacobsen at 11 a.m. Strangers and visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Jacobsen
Christ
Baptisms at Methodist Church Sunday
The Methodist church baptized several children including Rosanne McBurney Gretchen Hewlett Donald Lee Marine Mary Jane Niemand Steven Niemand Chris Lee Darrell Lee Darlene Rae Janice Rene from Grimes Iowa. In total 42 joined during Lent and seven youths were confirmed including Jane Rickard Carol Otto Janice Wilson Gene Trenary Herbert Bishop Jerry Ranger and Gary Schoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Rosanne
Donald McBurney
Gretchen Ann
Dale Hewlett
Donald Lee
Vernon Marine
Mary Jane
Henry Niemand
Steven Henry
Chris Lee
C. Elmer Peterson
Darrell Lee
Cecil Hoc
Family thanks friends for support after bereavement
The family of J. L. Myers expresses sincere thanks to friends and relatives for cards flowers and food and to those who called to extend sympathy during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Myers
Community thanks after Thursday fire at our place
The Paul Kerns family extend gratitude to all who helped during the fire last Thursday afternoon. Special thanks go to the Rolfe Fire Department for their prompt arrival and efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Fire Department
Paul Kerns
April Declared Cancer Control Month by Iowa Governor
Governor William S. Beardsley signed a proclamation naming April Cancer Control Month. He praised Iowa Cancer Society volunteers for national recognition, noting the state’s top in nation award in 1951 and the 1952 ACS plaque for New Horizons reaching 205000 Iowa homes. He highlighted funding for local cancer research and urged viewing The Warning Shadow lung cancer film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Beardsley
Iowa Cancer Society
Iowa
New Horizons
American Cancer Society
ACS
State University of Iowa
Iowa Division
Iowa Department of Health
Rural Women's Day Draws 200 at Holy Name Hall
More than 200 women filled Holy Name hall in Pocahontas for Rural Women's Day. Betty Zmolek spoke on New Zealand life, sharing details from five months living with New Zealand farming families and noting customs such as driving on the left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Hall
Pocahontas
Betty Zmolek
New Zealand
Betty
New Zealand travel notes and farming contrasts shared
Betty presented slides from New Zealand showing dairy cattle grass feeding and butter fat production similar to the U S. She noted beef price and flavor differences, colorful gardens, and a culture with seven meals a day. The talk highlighted the International Farm Youth Exchange program funded in part by Iowa 4 H and Rural Young People's groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
New Zealand
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Rural Young People’s Organization
Lloyd Wagner
Wiliam Garnjobst
Spencer
E. I. Rosenberger
Virginia Harding
Virginia
Country School Hears Parents Meeting With Mileoster Movie
Lake No. 8 district held its monthly parents night on Friday March 27. Mr and Mrs W H Goodrich of Gilmore City showed travel films to Bermuda. Pupils performed Easter Parade and Waltz With You. Kindergarten pupil Sarah Jane Porath sang That Doggie in the Window. Lunch was served by event hosts including Eval Poulsen Janssen and Weber families. Outside guest Lena Roach teaches at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake No. 8
W. H. Goodrich
Gilmore City
Bermudas
Peter Cottontail
Eggbert
Sarah Jane Porath
Joyce
Eval Poulsen
Herman Janssen
Raymond Weber
Chris Knutsen
Lena Roach
Mrs W W Allen Ill With Pneumonia
Mrs. W. W. Allen has been ill with pneumonia for the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Allen
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Cecil Pederson
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Lloyd Cox
Eldon Cox
Dolores Hendrickson
W.S.C
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Burl Lehnus
Sioux City
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Imhoff
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Sylvester Pease
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Rachel Circle
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Betty Pedersen
Phyllis Pedersen
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Joy Wilcox
Larry Kerns
Merlin Ricklefs
Curtis Kerns
Ronald Shimon
Carole Joanne Ryen
Donna Smith
Miss Mee
Kim
Roger Win
Plover Methodist Church
Alice
Roger
Thora Pedersen
Elmer Tool
Chris Sorensen
Melvin Pedersen
Robert Pedersen
Lester Ferden
Howard Sandy
Dale Buck
Joe Tool
Earl Young
George Smith
Vera Fisher
Barbara Olerich
Islea Graeber
Jennie Bowen
Carrie Brinkman
Laura Buchan
Jerry Allan
Rbolfe
Mack McDonald
Storm Lake
D. E. Youngs
Everett Shaws
the Methodist Church
Arthur G. Peterson
Martin J. Prehn
ST. Margaret’s Catholic Church
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the Lutheran Church
Fred Jacobsen
Wagner
George Aden
Palmer
Chris Knack
B. ‘W. Lathrop
Harley McLain
Havelock
Joe Arnold
Merle Hogdell
Gilmore
John Crotty
Claude Barth
Arlo Ives
Jake Rutgers
Walford Johnson
Genuin
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