Rolfe Community Notices Span Schools and Social Events
Rolfe locals report visits by C B Bowen and others on business trips to Des Moines Fort Dodge and Mason City. The week features music contests Miss Everson’s studies at Iowa Falls and Waldorf College choir’s Chicago visit plus club anniversaries and a Past Matrons breakfast with community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf College
Forest City
Iowa
Mise Gyla Shriner
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
WMBE
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County
In District Court March Term 1936 to all interested: a will purporting to be the last will of John S. Roberts deceased has been filed opened and read. A hearing to prove and probate the will is set for April 28 1936 at 8 PM at the Pocahontas Iowa courthouse before the district court or clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Dated Pocahontas Iowa March 1956 Jeanette Berry Clerk of District Court Seal.
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Pocahontas County
John S. Roberts
Pocahontas
Iowa
Said County
Plover Patriot Highlights Local Visits and Illnesses
I M McKim traveled to Emmetsburg Spencer and Cherokee on business. Lois Sroufe visited Milford friends Sunday. G L Sanders family mourns as Mrs Sanders' sister dies in Dysart. Buck returns home from Fort Dodge Lutheran Hospital regaining strength. Anne Louise Houck visits Rolfe friend Lucile Everson. Charlotte Hess of Havelock visits locally. Hendersons visit Mrs Henderson's mother Ella Classen in Havelock. Beatrice McFadzen teaches Jolley schools and visits Harry McFadzen home. Howard VanderBeck from Iowa Falls attends music contest and visits Grant Sanders. Dorothy Sanders visits home of L C Sanders and attends music contest. Mrs Russell Stowell cares for household duties in Rolfe while Mrs Faux recuperates in Fort Dodge. Fred Groves back from Mercy Hospital St Dodge after major operation. Gembler siblings visit Faribault. Gembler to Twin Cities for business. Heathman families visit Badger. A G Heathman falls ill and remains away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. McKim
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Lois Sroufe
Milford
G. L. Sanders
Dysart
Sanders
R. F. Buck
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Anne Louise Houck
Lucile Everson
Rolfe
Charlotte Hess
Havelock
Gerald Henderson
Dorothy Sanders
Des Moines
L. Sanders
Russell Stowell
Ib. J. Faux
Ft. Dodge
Fred Groves
Bret
Mercy Hospital
St. Dodge
J. H. Gembler
R. Q O. Johnson
Faribault
Minn
Anne Willey
Jas. Cornwell
Chas. Pohl
Merle Leith
Janet Ann
Marjorie Ralle
J. O. Ralle
Mainey Stover
M. L. Stover
Pocahontas
Irene Hibbs
Grachtinger
W. A. Bachman
W. A. Bloomer
Will Hilton
Inn and
Grace
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
W .A. Bachman
Calvin Herson
Melvin
Eldon Buck
Dickens
Hersom Farm
Thos. Edge
R. J. Grover
John M. Bush
A. W. Hess
Plover
D. J. Wench
Rena Huseby
Verne
Barney Waters
Will Fowler
Rochelle
Ill
Carl Barth
Albert City
Buena Vista College Choir
Storm Lake
Myrle
Viola Hess
Clear Lake
Hess
Will Ralph
Robert
Rodman
Sebo Classen
Ellen Classen
Harlan Markley
Schick
Hunter
O. D. VanHorsen
Janet Taye
Cliff Wickey
Harry Herscher
Clarence Hendricks
Keith
Henry Buck
Merritt Brazier
Walter Knight
Norma
Arthur
Lincoln
Neb
Walter
Earl J. May
C. L
Laurens
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Glenn Kendall
Glecia Corbett
Gilman
Marilyn
Archie Williams
Susie Thompson
J. B. Sheldon
C. F E. Miller
Levene Otto Wedding in Plover Iowa 1936
Miss Martha Otto of Rolfe and Walter L Levene of Pocahontas wed Saturday night in the Plover Methodist parsonage with Rev C J McNulty officiating in a single ring ceremony. The couple will reside on a Ware area farm after a Des Moines wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Otto
Rolfe
Walter L. Levene
Pocahontas
Plover
C. J. McNulty
Chas, Otto
Hazel Levene
Woodrow Otto
Des Moines
Ware
Legion Auxiliary Serves Meals for Music Contest Thanks Helpers
The local American Legion Auxiliary served meals on Saturday for a music contest and thanks everyone who helped. Our president, Mrs. Fred Groves, has returned from Mercy Hospital in Fort Codre after a period of hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Fred Groves
Mercy
Change to preaching time at Presbyterian meeting
At the Presbyterian congregational meeting held Tuesday of last week the hour of preaching on May 1 was set to 11 30 a.m. Pocahontas will begin 10 00 a.m. services on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Congregational Meeting
Pocahontas
Plover Presbyterian Church Notes Rev Walter Rothwell Pastor
Plover Presbyterian Church notes Sunday services morning worship at 10:00 a.m and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m Easter communion Sunday morning at 1:00 hour with a short board of Foreign Missions program and offering to the mission work. War ren Heathman DeWayne Henderson Merwinger Md Lehnus and Mrs Ed Lehnus provided music. Beginning May 1 Sunday School meets at 10:00 a.m and church service moves to Ulm a.m to align with Pocahontis church time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Foreign Missions
Glover Mate
Warren Heathman
DeWayne Henderson
Merwinger
MD Lehnus
Ed Lehnus
Ulm
Plover Methodist Church Notes Rev J C McNulty Minister
Plover Methodist Church notes Rev J C McNulty minister schedule lists morning worship at 10:00 a m Epworth League at 12 00 p m evening service at 7 00 p m and nightly pre Easter meetings at 8 00 p m inviting all to attend and to worship if no other church home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Methodist Church
J. C. McNulty
Havelock Happenings Share Local Social News
Rolfe visitors attend a social. Cornwell family of Rolfe joins Pohl home for dinner. Merle Leiths welcome first child Janet Ann born Apr 1. Many residents travel to Pocahontas and nearby towns for chores, visits, and events, with updates on surgery, schooling, and housing moves across the area.
Epworth League to Present The Challenge of the Cross Pageant
Members of the Epworth League will present the pageant The Challenge of the Cross in the Methodist church auditorium Sunday evening. The production will be directed by Mr and Mrs Merl Grodland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Merl Grodland
Havelock Musically Represented in State Contest
Craig Barth and the Girls Glee Club represented Havelock schools at the state sectional music contest in Plover last weekend. Barth earned a superior rating on euphonium and will advance to the district music contest in Mason City on April 17 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Barth
Havelock
Plover
Craig
Mason City
Havelock Woman's Club Hosts Meeting Attended by Many
The Havelock Woman's Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Will Fowler's home with Mrs. George Cole assisting. A large crowd enjoyed a fine program organized by the committee. Hostesses served a delicious lunch at the close of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Woman’s Club
Will Fowler
George Cole
Kill Kare Klub Hosts Social Evening At DeVaul Home
Last week members of the Kill Kare Klub and their husbands were entertained Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jess DeVaul. The night featured games a social hour and an excellent lunch served by the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Club
Ernest Vaughn
Arthur Vaughn
J. (. Gunderson
Glyde Brinkman
Victor Shimon
Earl Fisher
Lee Fisher
R. B. Mather
C. E. Grant
C. I. Grant
Gr. F. Smith
Kill Kare Klub
Jess DeVaul
Splinter Of Steel Wounds Man In Eye
Tuesday afternoon last week Harlan Markley suffered a eye injury when a steel splinter from a hammer head pierced his eyeball. His quarantined home lacked telephone access delaying medical aid until Dr. Hunter could be reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Markley
Markley
Honored At Shower For Mrs Muriel Stover
Mrs Muriel Stover was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower in the Methodist church social rooms on Tuesday evening last week. Guests enjoyed games contests visiting and recipe writing for the bride. She received many lovely gifts. A lunch was served at the close by Mrs S S Whitmore Mrs Harry Herschel Mrs Earl Sandy and Mrs George Waters. Out of town guests attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Stover
Methodist Church
Family Names Mentioned in Small-Town Notices
Mrs Joe Davis Gilmore City Mrs Lewis Stover and Miss Ferne and Mrs Phil Davis Laurens Mrs S G Hawley Ware Mrs Albert Zech and Miss Edna Zech Plover listed among local residents in a fragmentary notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Davis
Gilmore City
Lewis Stover
Ferne
Phil Davis
Laurens
S. G. Hawley
Ware
Albert Zech
Edna “Zech
Plover
King's Heralds Meet at Methodist Church Social Rooms
A well attended King's Heralds meeting in the Methodist church social rooms featured Mrs. C. L. Day reading two articles on Brazil and a study of Bible verses. The program included games and contests and concluded with lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Heralds
Methodist Church
C. L. Day
Brazil
Havelock Consolidated board retains Supt Nystuen
W C Nystuen was reelected as superintendent at a recent board meeting. Re elected teachers include A I Helsa principal and coach Don Cowan music supervisor Marjorie Swain home economics and mathematics Merle Grodland junior high principal Yvonne Zerby sixth grade Ida Visher fifth grade Laura Peterson fourth grade Lor raine Loving third grade Millicent Eppelsheimer second grade Laura Hjelm first grade All will receive a salary increase.
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Board of Education
Havelock Consolidated Schools
W. C. Nystuen
A. I. Helsa
Don Cowan
Marjorie Swain
Merle Grodland
Yvonne Zerby
Ida Visher
Laura Peterson
Lorraine Loving
Millicent Eppelsheimer
Laura Hjelm
Havelock Methodist Church Notes Pastors Day and Week Activities
Havelock Methodist Church under Pastor C L Day lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11, Epworth League at 11, choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:30. The Kings Heralds met in the church basement. Ministerial meeting attended by the Day couple in Laurens. Aid Society meets at the parsonage Thursday. Holy Week services at Ware start Wednesday evening with communion Thursday and Good Friday services planned. Baptismal service next Sunday morning and reception of members. Epworth League pageant The Challenge of the Cross directed by Mr and Mrs Merle Grodland scheduled for Sunday evening.
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King's Heralds
Day
Laurens
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ware
Epworth League
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Rolfe Local News
C. B. Bowen
G. A. Everson
Irene
Patricia Hurley
M. J. Hurley
Anton Williams
N. A
Shannon Charlton
Manchester
Cooney
Young Son
Coooney
Gamble
Frek K
Chas. Hawley
County Mutual Insurance Association
C. L. Gunderson
Roe Gentry
Manson
B.S. Bryson
Bryson
Elizabeth Bryson
Trene Everson
Iowa Falls
Ellsworth Conservatory of Music
Lois Srouse
Lloyd Dillon
Carroll
Das. Carroll
Hixvafe
George Polk
Frank Negus
Inez Archer
L. A. Hansen
James Cornwell
Chase Pohl
Jeanette Berry
Priscilla and
Sonny Chase
Bradgate
Wm. Matteson
J. M. Gehrt
LeRoy Nelson
Jos. McEwen
Magnetic Lake
American Weekly
Chicago Herald & Examiner
Ruth Muriel Squires
Mr. Smillie
B. A. Smillie
Masonic Hall
Mary Johnston
Worthy
QO. WN. S
Humboldt
Mary McCreary
Lake City
J.C. Damberg
Lidia DeWolf
Mesdames C.J. Morrison
A. G. Hille
Anne Wiley
J. H. Brinkman
Etta Symes
W. P. Wheeler
Orvan Olevich
J. F. Olerich
Nellie Butler
C. E E. Boyce
Dyer
Ike
Bitola
M. & J. R. Hakes
Rolfe, Iowa
Ebb’s
Rexall
Tim Lake Products, Inc
Levene—_Otto
Legion Auxiliary Notes
Plover Presbyterian Church
Walter Rothwell
Havlie Eldetet Ak
Rivening
Woman's Club
Nystuen
Havelock Methodist Church
Frigidaire
Central States Electric Company
Superior
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