Community notes from Pocahontas and area visitors
Long list of visits and events in Pocahontas and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Al Zieman and children Dennis and Mary Anne of Remsen visited with the Albrechts. A birthday dinner for Mrs. Zieman was held at Laurens. Various Albrecht and Schoofs family gatherings, sister visits in Dubuque and Waterloo, and trips by Don Snyder and family to Red Wing. Local clubs held bingo bridge, contract, and 500 games. new hires and anniversaries noted, with multiple relatives visiting from Ashton and San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Zieman
Dennis
Mary Anne
Remsen
C. de Albrecht
Zieman
Arthur Albrecht
Laurens
Iceman
G Ed. Albrecht
Virgil Albrecht
Duane
George Alig
Jed Albrecht
Clare
Alma Dunn
Tannies
Harry Yocum
Dorothy
Ashton, Til
Ralph Hudek
Herman Yocum
John Merdan
Harry Levene
Henry Holder
C. J. Albrecht
Carl Storr
Leonard Stoulil
Harrold Simmons
Don
San Diego
Calif
Lucy
A. B. Vining
Simmons
Ine
Am erica Legion Auxiliary plans May breakfast and speaker
At the April meeting the auxiliary laid plans for the May morning breakfast at Hotel Pocahontas with speaker Mrs Olson of Eileworth Jr. A Mary Bester Europe trip was noted. They voted to sponsor a Scout trap, donate to Red Cross Cancer Fund and Town Crippled Children's Society, and to hold an American essay contest in schools with medals for winners. The unit, now at 207 members after a national citation for meeting quota, served refreshments and enjoyed bingo and bridge prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America Legion Auxiliary
Max
Hotel Pocahontas
Ann
Olson
Eileworth, Jr
Mary Bester
Europe
Richard Melson
Spenser
Lowell Streit
Funeral Rites Held for J H McMichael Pocahontas Leader
Funeral services were held April 6 at his Pocahontas home for J H McMichael a long time resident and former mayor and school official. The service was led by Rev J R Kirby with committal by Judge F M Hudson for the Masonic order. Survivors include his widow Myrtle, daughter Mrs V O Whipp and son Dr M D McMichael, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McMichael
Pocahontas
Tew
J. R. Kirby
Methodist Church
F. M. Hudson
Masonic Order
W. F. Johnson
Livermore
A. L. Thornton
F. E. van Alstins
George Pattee
John Eisenhauer
Jack Bouma
Mr. McMichael
Cross Plains
Ala
Ilinois
Ote
Myrtle Nichols
Kansas
Johnson City
McMichael
American Book Co
Grace D. Bradshaw
Poocahontas County
V. 0. Whipp
Petersburg
M. D. McMichael
Mason City
Local Families Welcome Newborns and Visit Nearby
Havelock residents announce births as Mr. and Mrs. Herman Clausen welcome a son. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Milefchik report a daughter Gloria Jean born April 1. Mr. and Mrs. Elden Hawk greet a son. Mrs. Hawk is the former Eileen Carlson. Burton Jacobson and family along with Marl Hibbs and family visited Bert Jacobson at his home and then returned to their home near Waltham Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Clausen
Donald Milefchik
Gloria Jean
Milefchik
Mary Wilson
Elden Hawk
Hawk
Eileen Carlson
Burton Jacobson
Marl Hibbs
Bert Jacobson
Waltham, Minn
Havelock High School Music Contest Winners Named
Havelock high school music contestants earned two top honors at Ruthven on Saturday. The mixed chorus and boys glee club tied for first, while the girls glee club placed second. Finalists with No 1 ratings will enter the Spencer contest in April. Ray Grover chaired the event with Supt Don Henderson and Dorothy Hacker guiding the contestants. Havelock will host county teachers for a council meeting and dinner next Wednesday evening April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock High School
Ruthven
Glee Club
Spencer
Ray Grover
Supt
Don Henderson
Dorothy Hacker
Havelock
Havelock High School Pupils Present Spring Concert
The Havelock high school music pupils under Mrs. Shelby Nelson performed a spring concert before a large audience. Groups included mixed chorus, soloists Janet Hauswirth, Barbara Brown, and George Brown, and ensembles such as the madrigal group and girls glee clubs. Nearby events cover visits, engagements, and club activities in Rolfe, Waterloo, and Storm Lake, with funeral services for Sandra Kay Brazier and upcoming Easter observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock High School
Shelby Nelson
Janet Hauswirth
Frank Vavricka
Barbara Brown
George Brown
Gaylord Nowack
Richard Daniels
Kim Cole
Community Health Bulletin Notes Recoveries
Mrs S H Gill is recovering satisfactorily from illness. Nellie Nickelson, injured in an auto accident July 4, is able to be out with a cane. George Silvey, seriously injured in an auto accident in September, is able to take a few steps. Darwin Hauswirth, injured in an auto accident, shows progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Gill
Nellie Nickelson
George Silvey
Darwin Hauswirth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pocahontas News
Ndrth Christianson
Anna Marie
Kelly Ryan
Blair, Neb
Kelly Bean Equipment Co
Amy
Oleson & Lampe
Rolfe, Iowa
Poky Pals Club
Wilfred Mberle
James Naughton
Leonard Storr
Robert Reiter
Clarence Osweiler
Lawrence Seirie
Warren Stroup
Rembrandt
Boeua Niets
Alta
Poenhorntae
Tocl
Sam Stroup
Michard
Titers
Fen Brothers
Poeshontas
John Mordan
Loren Stroup
Roy Balder
Charles Levene
Havelock News
George Miller
Rolfe
Henry Buck
Martha Herscher
Merry Residence
Will Voy
Waterloo
W. A. Bloomer
Grace
Marguerite Hilton
Sandra Kay
John Brazier, Jr
John Brazier
J. Ek. Albertson
West Bend
Washington Cemetery
H. H. Hilton
W. W. Hilton
Eugene Daniels
Lila
Orlin
Harold Shimon
Albert Hoffert
Hot Springs
Ark
Oklahoma
Polly Hoffert
Missouri
Joan McCartan
Art McCartan
The
Legion Hall
Tavn
Dale Spiker
Harold Crowell
Jess DeVaul
Havelock Woman’s Club
G. A. Grover
Pearl Mick
Clyde Speer
Jimmy DeVaul
B & B Dairy
Fisher
Chevrolet
Rolfe Auto CO
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