Havelock Happenings Recount Local Happenings and Visits
Local notices detail Mrs Frank Johnson returning home from Gillette Grove after a serious illness, while many residents such as A F Mick and E L Albaugh visit Pocahontas. Punctual items include church services, mission addresses, a seven pound daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Ralle, and the Ladies Auxiliary hosting eighty to ninety Legion men with a full supper lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank. Johnson
Gon
Gillette
Grove
Bert Smith
Miller
Omaha
American: Legion Hall
A. F
Mick
E. L. Albaugh
Pocahontas
Harry Coulson
Mallard
Fred Homuth
Mra
Henry Smith
Gou
Plover
Pete Smith
John Kline
Minnie
Baby
Laurens
I. W. Maltzhan
Ware
Gus Ahlstrom
Pomeroy
N. B. Hersom
J. WH. Goodchild
Rebekhah Birthday Club
I. O. O. F. Hall
H. D. Grover
Schade
Mr. Patterson
Agent Whitney
John Williams
Cedar Rapids
John Sinek
Rolfe
Mary Kendall
E. R. Beatty
Geo. Keeney
J. H. Adams
Rockford
Illinois
Charles Hauswirth
John Junkman
Grace Knight
Leora ‘Whitney
Hawarden
Clara Davis
C. W. Miller
Kansas
J. H. Eno
California
A. F. Mick
F. W. Maltzhan
Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion
I. C. O. F. Hall
Affidavit of Ownership For The Rolfe Arrow
An affidavit states Marion Bruce owns the weekly Rolfe Arrow in Rolfe Pocahontas County Iowa with no bondholders or mortgagees. Notary Jos McEwen swears to the document on April 7 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Rolfe Arrow
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Iowa
Marion Bruce
Jos, McEwen
Notary Public
Hidden Roles In Marriage Sparks Quiet Debate
A brief note suggests tension around marital roles with a proverb-like warning about quarrels in homes. The line hints at gender expectations and domestic dynamics without detailing any event or individuals.
Pocahontas Social Notes Highlight Club Talks and Local News
Des Moines visitors and county events fill week in Pocahontas. Mrs C P Malcolm attended the County Federation of Woman's Clubs. Grain cars reached elevators but demand stayed high. Pocahontas P T A held its first public program with talks on athletics music temperance and schooling. a music instructor was urged for the school. MA Price will move to Des Moines for an inspector post with returns in June. Grace Easton Eisenhauer received a post nuptial courtesy at the Methodist church. a program featured readings music and a poem by Myrtle Hammond. a rocking chair was gifted. Court enters its second week with Judge Lee presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist
Des. Moines
C. P. Malcolm
Wais
Rolfe
Federation of Woman’s Clubs
MA. Price
Court House
Des
Lee
Community notes from Bradgate and nearby towns
Locals and visitors are listed from Battle Creek Rolfe Humboldt and Paullina with names such as Mrs Joe Looney Mr and Mrs L Peterson Mrs Floyd McCreary Rev Dyson and Mrs W Larsen Mrs Nels Smith and daughter Eunice Mr and Mrs A O Pederson Mr and Mrs Ray Zeck and child and Mr and Mrs Stanley Norland. A birth is noted for Carl Carlson and Dorothy Phillips. Editorial quips touch on prohibition era jail limits and gasoline fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Looney
Battle Creek
Mich
Bert Burris
L. Peterson
Near Rolfe
Floyd McCreary
Churdan
Dr. Gaffey
Dean
Zella Wallace
Fort Dodge
Dyson
B. Burris
Stanley Norland
Paullina
H. Lees
Norland
Phillips
Carl Carrlson
Sac City
Carlson
Dorothy Phillips
Best Book Labor of Love Une Edinburgs Drowning
Thomas Nelson Page praised Best Book as his finest portrait of old Virginia life written to raise funds for an engagement ring. It details the heroine resembling his fiancée Anne Seddon Bruce daughter of Charles Bruce of Stanton T Hill Virginia and recalls scenes at Mrs Bruce’s brother Seddon Bruce of Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nelson Page
Old
Virginia
Ainne Seddon Bruce
Charles. Bruce
Stanton T Hill
Charlotte County
Travel hardships spark a tense exchange on a Pullman ride
A belligerent passenger confronts another about discomforts of travel in a Pullman car. The dispute erupts with heated words and a threat, as the accuser recalls a recent cross continent flight and reacts with a shudder at the memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DSS
Joint County Board Proceedings 1923 1928 Iowa
The Pocahontas and Palo Alto boards meet in joint session with mixed attendance. The records note chairmanship, contract bids for Drainage District No 63, construction roles, adjournments, jail matters, old court house sale notice, and monthly poor fund support for Mrs Peterson, all dated March 1928 with prior 1923 actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Towa
Palo Alto
Pocahontas Counties
Palo Alto County
A. G. Schroeder
Iowa
Joint Boards of Supervisors
John Rehm
L. J. Mulroney
J. A. Suss
John Wegener
Albert Steiner
Randall Melson
Wm. Elsen
M. W. Linnan
Jas
F. A. Malcolm
A. C. Schroeder
Notice of Sale of Old Court House in Pocahontas County Iowa
On April 17 1928 the Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors will sell the Old Court House at public auction starting 2:00 p m Furniture and fixtures except hot water radiation pipes are included. Bidder must sign contract and bond to remove within 30 days if awarded. Board may reject any bid and may use the building until a new county building is usable. By order of the Board A C Schroeder. Don’t miss a good bet read the ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Randall Melson
Wm. Elsen
M. W. Linnan
James O'Keefe
Chas. Jarvill
A. C. Schroeder
Elsen
O’keefe
Court House
Chris Peterson
Auditor’s Office
American Commercial and Savings Bank of
Davenport
Towa
Pocahontas County
Old Court House
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National
Yellowstone
Glacier National Park
Burlington
Chicago
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
St. Paul Minn
W. W. Beam
Iret National Bank Bldg
BE. L. Hollis
Evea
T. D. Jones
First National Bank
L. M. Graham
Kent Building
Bessie Gay Patterson
School of Music of
Grinnel College
M. H. Hammes
Hammes & Sons
Pocahontas Loan & Trust. Company
Urtesy Pocahontas
Col
H. H. Grove
Joseph Zimmerman
Gilmore City
Anadimtie
Havelock
Bradgate
County Board Proceedings
ESSE
State of
Willard Batteries
Willard
Ford
Rolfe Storage Battery Co
National Fidelity
Peterson’s
J. A. Carroll & Son
Firestone
Oldfield
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