Pocahontas Cops Top Winnings in Spelling Contest
Betty Donohoe of Sacred Heart parochial school won first place and $10 in Pocahontas county spelling contest held last Friday. Georgine Mart took second with $2, Helen Farrow earned third and $2, Marjorie Beneke of Laurens consolidated school was fourth with $1, Ardis L. Johnson of Colfax No. 1 school was fifth with $1. Prizes funded by the Pocahontas Lazy Man's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Betty Donohoe
Sacred Heart Parochial School
Pocahontas County
Georgine Mart
Sacred Eart
Helen Farrow
Pocahontas Public School
Marjorie Beneke
Laurens Conolidated
Ardis L. Johnson
Colfax No. 1
Pocahontas Lazy Man's Club
Rolfe
Trong
Quelen Tiedeman
Rolfe School
Pocahontas County Legion to Meet in Gilmore City
A stag meeting of the Pocahontas County American Legion association is set for Monday evening April 15, 1935 in Gilmore City. Commander T. D. Jones and Adjutant C. E. Miller urge attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County American Legionssociation
Gilmore City
T. D. ‘Jones
C. EB. Miller
RoLife Local News Items Highlight Community Visits
Fort Dodge callers Mrs. Lee Struthers and Mrs. George Spence check farming interests while J. H. Goodchild of Havelock and grandson Donald Green make Hampton business calls. Lane of Boone visits, plus several families host dinners and Needle and Thread Club meets. Clinton Morrison, hospital patient in Fort Dodge with pneumonia, remains weak as Mrs. Morrison stays by his side hoping for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olse
J. H. Goodchild
Havelock
Donald Green
Hampton
Leo Rude
Fort Dodge
Itd
Quinsland
Lo A. Hansen
Leo
Jas. H. Wilson
Ray Sea
Man Near
Albertrewster
Ik. E. Brewster W Laurens
Earl Young
Needle and Thread Club
Clinton J. Morrison
Lutheran
April community meetings and Easter church events
Local clubs and organizations announce meetings in April including Pollyanna Club Nite Hawks Delta Delt Bridge Club Silver Leaf Lodge K of Good attendance Des Moines Two Farm Bureau Stag Meeting County Legionaires Trinity Luth er an Missionry Society Garfield Township Farm Bureau Bon Ton Bridge Club and A L D Club. Easter Sunday services are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollyanna Club
F. Johnson
Nite Hawks
Harold O'Neall
Delta Delt Bridge Club
W. Siefkin
Silver Leaf Lodge No
Des Moines Two
Frit
Farm Bureau
D. T
County Legionaires
Gilmore City
Trinity Lutheran Missionry Society
L. W. Larson
Garfield Township
H. D. Brinkman
A. L. D. Club
T. S. Bassett
Bon Ton Bridge Club
B. C. Rudolfson
Town Well Halted By Damaged Casing
Work on the city well stopped Tuesday due to a bad casing. Drilling had reached about 70 feet when the casing could not be joined because of damage. New casing is expected. the delay is not likely to be long. The drill previously struck yellow sand for a period.
Funeral Held for Crozier Bodkin in Rolfe
Funeral services for Crozier Bodkin were held Tuesday afternoon at the McIntire funeral home with Rev. H. V. Bartz officiating. Bodkin died Monday in Rolfe at age 77, having lived in Rolfe two years and Pocahontas County for 20 years. He leaves two daughters, two sons in law, three sisters, and was buried at Powhatan Cemetery. pallbearers included local men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crozier Bodkin
McIntire
Rolfe
Pocahoutis County
Groum
Hesney
Robie
Mars
Westhverville
Oli
Mia
Codkin
Tara
Dereth
Powhatan Cemetery
Wain Bh. Wilson
AL 1
Louis Simenson
Gree
Forte
van Spencer
Jonn Murray
Rolfe Local News Items Highlight Visits and Club Events
Rolfe reports Fort Dodge visitors Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bruce and Dorothy. Sheila Jolliffe returns to Humboldt after visiting O. S. Cook. Des Moines trip for Mr. and Mrs. Guy Smith and Miss Carol. Amos Marchant recovering from influenza. Mrs. Sarah Decker returns to Clarence after visiting daughter Mrs. J. C. Damberg. Mrs. Geo Schonberger Jr. returns from Stuart. Senator Shaw reportedly received telegram shower from Pocahontas merchants. Several locals attend Ames Music Festival and return to Webster City. Ivyl Grant taken to Fort Dodge hospital for suspected gall stones. Tuesday Club host to Damborg. insurance topics discussed. A. L. D. Club meets with talks on rock formations and minerals. D. M. T. Woman’s Club program highlights painting history and art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bruce
Dorothy
Fort Dodge
Sheila Jolliffe
Humboldt
O. S
Cook
Guy Smith
Carol
M. P. Haneker
Des Moines
Amos Marchant
Sarah R. Decker
Clarence
J. C. Damberg
Geo. Schonberger Jr
Stuart
Albert Mitchell
Shawnie
Pocahontas County
Tasb
Mro
Robert Mather
Dean
Mors Ghi
Moore
Ames
Webster Cry
Ivyl Grant
Fonda
Lutheran Hospital
J. ©. Damborg
C. W. Siefkin
Etta Symes
Forrest HK. Grant
Beverly
A. R. Thornton
Watters
T. S. Bassett
Rolfe Wins Class C Sweepstakes at North Central Music Contest
About 50 Rolfe high school students competed in the North Central District Music Contest in Ames April 5-6 after earning superior ratings in sub district events. Three events advanced to the State Music Festival in Iowa City and Rolfe earned the Class C Sweepstakes Award for most points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
North Central
Baw City
County Fair Oversight and Farm Bureau Prospects
C R Bowers urges county leaders to appoint fair directors from all county regions, invite the county agent to meetings, and review Iowa fair practices. He notes minimal spending on fairs in Pocahontas County, calls for support of 4-H girls, crafts, and new arts, and praises Farm Bureau development potential and the agent’s efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Farm Bureau
General Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Board
Cc. R. Bowers
Union Good Friday Service Planned by Local Churches
Pastors from Trinity Lutheran Methodist and Presbyterian churches organize a union Good Friday service at Trinity Lutheran Church on April 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Rev J Of Wangberg Rev H A Sinning and Rev T S Bassett will lead the three 40 minute segments with intermissions. Singers from all churches expected to participate and local businesspeople urged to close during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
Methodist
Presbyterian
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. of Wangberg
Visitor from Have lock visits L A Hansen home
Miss Bessie Hansen of the Have lock community visited the L A Hansen home on Friday and Saturday. The Nation's Reading Habit appears in the Bigger and Better American Weekly included with next Sunday's Chicago Herald & Examiner, offering family friendly articles appealing to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Hansen
Havelock
L. A
Drake Relays Entries Rise Ahead of 26th Carnival in Des Moines
Des Moines reports advance entries for the Drake Relays on April 26 and 27 may exceed the 1928 record of 2 700 athletes. Rival miler Glen Cunningham from Kansas will race a feature event. The hammer throw and hop, step and jump are dropped from the program. Ticket prices are set with general admission 40 cents to 1 00 dollars and student rates listed. reserved seats range up to 2 00 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Moines
Franklin BP
Johnson
Des Moines
Glen Cunningham
University of Kansas
Cunningham
Iowa
Willett New County Agent for Pocahontas County
Howard C. Willett named county agent of Pocahontas County to succeed C. R. Bowers. Appointed by the Farm Bureau board at Pocahontas on April 1, Willett to assume duties April 8. Willett, formerly Keokuk County assistant and Poweshiek County committee member, will lead ongoing Farm Bureau programs including 4-H work, home projects, soil fertility, and emergency activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard C. Willett
Keokuk County
Pocahontas County
C. R. Bowers
H. F. Olerich
Poweshiek County
B. O. T. Club closes season with bridge honors
The B. O. T. Club held its final rural season meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Christensen. Miss Maybelle Ryen led ladies scoring and Frank H. Wheeler led men scoring with Miss Lorain Dawson of Pocahontas visiting from out of town. A lovely Inack was served to end a very enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Christensen
Maybelle Ryen
Frank H. Wheeler
Gladys Larson
Lorain Dawson
Pocahontas
Abe Garlock Wins Out as Mayor of Fort Dodge
Garlock from Pocahontas County narrowly won Fort Dodge mayoral race by 13 votes after a recount completed Tuesday. The defeated candidate called for the recount. Garlock increased his lead by two votes and will lead the city administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Garlock
Fort Dodge
C. A
Abe) Garlock
Pocahontas Co
Garlock
Abe
Abraham
Arrow Club Offers Booster Tickets For Subscriptions
The Arrow announces booster tickets available with subscriptions either renewals or new, at the same rate as other club members. It encourages subscribing or paying back subscriptions now and getting in the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Arrow
Weather and Crops Bring Busy Seeding Week
Farmers report yeoman work in fields with oat seeding advancing fast. Dry before Wednesday noon, then cloudy and cool with good grass weather. Clover alfalfa and grass seed demand remains high despite high prices and recent rain may help moisture for more seeding.
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev H A Sinning Th D Pastor
Sunday services listed morning worship at 10 00 am Sunday school at 11 10 am Junior Endeavor at 3 00 pm Christian Endeavor at 7 00 pm evening worship at 7 45 pm Next Sunday New Members Day after the sermon an opportunity to unite with the church Sermon Theme The King of Kings Comes Bible Night features Bible display and message urged attendance Sunday school and Endeavor meetings continue as usual
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Trinity Lutheran Church Holy Week Services Announced
Rev J O Wangberg lists next Sunday services including Sunday School and Bible Class. Beginning Monday April 15 evening services run through April 18. Good Friday includes Norwegian service with Holy Communion and a joint afternoon service. Choir rehearse Friday evening. Missionary Society meets with Mrs L W Larson Friday afternoon April 7. Quote from J Wilbur Chapman on vision of Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Missionary Society
L. W. Larson
Jesus
J. Wilbur Chapman
Methodist Episcopal Church Palm Sunday and Holy Week Plan
Rev Bassett leads Sunday worship with the Rev Herbert Clegg present for Palm Sunday morning. Evening service conducted by the pastor. Holy Week features Thursday eight oclock service and a two hour Good Friday union service at Trinity Lutheran. Easter program includes baptisms and reception of members starting 10 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Clegg
The
Missionary Society
H. D. Brinkman
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mysterious Illness Shrouds Sterling Williams Case
Sterling Williams of Des Moines township fell ill after attending a Pla Mor dance last Thursday. He collapsed in a car, was taken home, then to Letharan Hospital Fort Dodee where doctors suspect he was doped. He remained unconscious until Monday and was moved to Iowa City for treatment. family hopes for a clear mind soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Williams
Des Moines
Ufis
Letheran
Fort Dodee
Low City
Spr
Ray Williams
Sonpal
Corn Club Meeting planned in Pocahontas county
Farm Bureau notes announce a county 4-H Corn Club meeting at the County Agent’s office in Pocahontas on Wednesday evening April 17 1985. County Agent Howard C C Willett aims to expand corn work with seed and fertilizer support from local firms. Thirty three boys participated last year with several earning top prizes at Chicago and Ames shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Howard C.C. Willett
Willett
Pocahontas County
Chicago
Ames
Joburt Russell
Farm Bureau Meeting Set For April 15 In Des Moines Township
The Des Moines Township Unit of the Farm Bureau will meet at the D M T school building Monday evening April 15. An interesting program has been arranged and everyone is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Plans County Event in Rolfe
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. W. L. McIntire’s home with several hostesses assisting. Plans were made for the county meeting in Rolfe on May 14, with the exact place to be announced. A program included piano and cello solos, soprano numbers, a paper on child welfare, and sewing activities followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
W. L. McIntire
H. A. Harriger
Floyd McCain
Veronica Harrison
A. M. de Vaul
Rolfe
E. F. Stallcup
Anita Miller
Tetty Mclntire
Luxemburg Gardens
Observatory Hill
Wanda Srouse
Dretha
A. A. Richmond
Extension workers train thousands of corn-hog leaders at ISU
Trained 7000 corn-eug extension workers at Iowa State College Ames helped train more than 7000 county and township corn-hog committeemen in 1931. County agents held nearly 10000 educational meetings on the corn-hog program with over 590000 total attendees, per a report by R kh Bliss director of Extension Service at ISU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
R. Kh. Bliss
Iowa State
Baby Carol Joanne Shirecon Born in April Morn
A 54 pound baby girl named Carol Joanne was born to Mr and Mrs Clement Shirecon on Monday morning April 7. The event marks the couple’s first child and was announced in local society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Shirecon
Carol Joanne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pocahontas Cops
Betty Clean
Legion Repres
Rolife
Lee Struthers
George Spence
C. “Dad
Bodkin
D. M. 'T. Woman’s Club
Gertrude Hurley
James Truelsen
Arthur Vaughn
Zelda Snyder
Jeanette Maasdam
D. M.T
Adelaide Weishaar
D. M. T. High School
A. Vaughn
Chas Ham
H. R. Spencer
Florence Peterson
North Central District
Hidon Obrecht
Margaret V. White
Rolfer High School
Inez Archer
Cole
Rocote
Codney
SEARS
Othe Drake
H.C. Wellett
J. O. Wangberg
Luther League
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bassett
Epworth League
Farm Bureau Notes and Farm News
Legion Auxiliary Meets
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