Women attend Triple A meeting in Pocahontas
Mrs William Fisher and Mrs Lena Vaughn attended a Triple A meeting for Women at Pocahontas Thursday. The first Cub Pack of Boy Scouts was organized at meetings held Monday and Tuesday evenings in the American Legion Hall. M W Webb Francis Hood and M D Anderson made advance preparations for setting up the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fisher
Lena Vaughn
Pocahontas
American Legion Hall
M. W. Webb
Francis Hood
M. D. Anderson
Rolfe Creamery Opens with First Butter Burn in 1933
On April 6 1933 Rolfe Creamery began business and owner John Pouelsen burned the first batch. The Pilot Brand Butter first bid reached $2.00 by H F Thomas. Heavy rain disrupted Plover traffic as locals used old Dobbin to reach town. Des Moines River level raised unusually high by last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Creamery
John Pouelsen
H. F. Thomas
Plover
Des Moines
Local notes from town include sales and moves
Last Friday the west part of town saw potato planting by Grant Pol lock using T N T. James M. Smith sold his insurance business to A V Graeber this week. Robert Klein Jr left Monday for Cut Bank Montana to look after property interests. Rolfe Golf Club reports 79 resident, eight associate, and 24 non resident members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Pollock
T.N.T
James M. Smith
A.V. Graeber
Robert Klein, Jr
Cut Bank
Mont
Rolfe Golf Club
Norweigan whaler scholar wins Oslo tuition grant
Mary Richter celebrated her tenth birthday after school on March 15. A community shower for thirteen friends followed on March 27 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Marlene Simonson received a Norwegian whaler scholarship covering summer tuition at the University of Oslo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Rickard
Marlin Johnson
Minneapolis
Sylvester Pease
Kansas City
Rosemary
Loren
Fern Pease
Mary Richter
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Alice
Roger
Alice Klein
Rolfe
Miller Klein
Humboldt
Marlene Simonson
Roy Simonson
Lars Christensen
University of Oslo
Norway
Miss Alice McKim Honored in Local Social Note
A social item from April 2 1953 highlights Miss Alice McKim receiving honors at a community event. The brief mentions her role and the occasion, reflecting local social circles of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice McKim
Eldridge Kipfer Stationed in Iceland During War
Eldridge Kipfer a motor machinist mate 2nd class is now stationed in Iceland marking a posting during wartime. The announcement notes his service and location as of April 1 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge Kipfer
Iceland
Explosion Report From April 5 1923 Loud Detonations
Fifty years ago on Thursday April 5 1923 readers noted loud detonations described in city notices. Authorities investigated possible causes and warned residents to stay clear of suspected sites while details remained scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Farm
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Eauetin
Iowa
Greg Kaiser
Joan Kaiser
Evelyn Kaiser
Tn Rolfe
Pat
Hawk
Corssy
Amsey
Beeson
Marshall
Peterson
M. G. Kuker
Havelock
Aes
Nergy
Dick Bennett
Rolfe, Iowa
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery Association
Mence
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Freeman’s
Jerry
Nissen
Bologna
Charmin
Nestle’s
Quik
Pierre Gourmet
Opage
Mr. Pringles
del Monte
van Camp
Rich’s Elm
S&h
Sherwin-Williams
Rus
Miracle Emi
Nemon
Calligan
Sudril
Sherwin-Williams Paints
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