Fame St Olaf Choir to Sing at Fort Dodge Event
The famed St Olaf's Lutheran Choir from Northfield Minnesota will perform at Fort Dodge High School auditorium on Sunday April 30. The 55 member group led by Dr F Melius Christiansen has earned nationwide praise from major papers for perfect pitch timing and ensemble balance.
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Iowa
St. Olaf's Lutheran
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge Senior High School
St. Olaf’s College
Northfield
Minn
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Washington
Denver
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
F. Melius
Christiansen
Gustav Schreck
University of Leipzig
St. Thomas Church
America
Chicago Herald & Examiner
Herman Devries
St. Olaf Choristers
F. Melius Christiansen
Pocahontas County farmers tap feed seed and barnyard loans
Last year many Pocahontas farmers used U S government feed and seed loans though 1982 crops lighten demand. Loans cover crop costs and supplies with up to 800 dollars cap and a 30 percent cash grain reduction rule. Applications open in April at the county agent's office.
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Pocahontas County
U. S
Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation
Court House
Sioux City
J. W. Clancy
Vonda
Eppler Gutz
Pomeroy
W. O. Jones
Manson
C. I. Gundersen
Rolfe
Avent
C. R. Bowers
Pocahontas
College Students Return for Easter Recess
Morningside College and University of Iowa students head home for the Easter recess. Randall Melson takes Mary and Annabelle Brinkman home from Sioux City. Virgil Vaughn with Frances. Betty Melson signs to teach at Remsen next school year. Norman Siefkin elected Eminent Commander of Sigma Nu in Rolfe. precaution of Rebels keeps him away for Easter. Buena Vista sees Warren Ives and Halleck Brinkman back for the weekend.
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Randall Melson
Sioux City
Miss Mary
Annabelle Brinkman
David
Virgil Vaughn
Miss Frances
Morningside College
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Miriam Ives
Mary Pollock
Betty Melson
Robert Melson
Melvin Thompson
Clifford Graeber
Aubrey Wilson
Remsen
Norman Siefkin
Sigma Nu
Rolfe
Sigma Nu House
Virgil Hancher
Clyde Charlton
Shannon Charlton
Gordon Siefkin
Norman
Buena Vista College
Warren Ives
Halleck Brinkman
Rolfe Strives for Saloonless Town in Early Iowa History
The article details Rolfe’s founding by North West Land Co and J J Bruce in 1881 with deeds banning alcohol sales. Saloons appeared in nearby towns after 1894 mulct taxes, faced injunctions, and were later barred again by court rulings in 1900. The Pocahontas Temperance Alliance and the Anti-Saloon League led the drive to end saloons, declared in November 1900.
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Rolfe
Northwest Land Co
J. J. Bruce
A. O. Garlock
Shirley
Lime Market
Bruce
Fonda
Gilmore City
Palmer
Varina
Pocahontas County
Supreme Court
Temperance Alliance
Anti-Saloon League
League
Prohibition Sparks Ongoing Public Debate Across Communities
Prohibition remains in its early stages prompting continued public contention. Citizens argue for stricter control while others resist additional ballots on enforcement and traffic law violations.
Easter Music at Methodist Church Draws Local Friends
The Easter musicale on Palm Sunday at the Methodist church drew attendees from area churches. The program featured choir, small groups, a vocal trio Fern Beulah and Muriel Christensen, trombone solo by Donald Davidson, and flute solo by Margaret Virginia White under Miss Inez Archer. The event aimed to allow performers to spend Easter at home.
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Inez Archer
Fern
Beulah
Muriel Christensen
Donald Davidson
Margaret Virginia White
Legionnaires to Meet in Gilmore City on April 17
Pocahontas County American Legion Association holds April meeting at Legion Hall Gilmore City on Monday evening April 17 beginning at eight o'clock. Gilmoreites prepared an excellent program and a good time is assured. All Legionaires invited to attend.
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Pocahontas County American Legion Association
Legion Hall
Gilmore City
Gilmoreites
Mrs Nellie Mitchell Dies After Illness in Arlington
Mrs Nellie Mitchell died at her Arlington South Carolina home on Wednesday April 12 1983 after a lengthy illness. Her sisters Mrs Earl Fisher and Mrs D E Young of Rolfe and Mrs Otto Alberts of Pocahontas traveled to Arlington after hearing the news. The body was transported to Rolfe Friday for burial and the funeral will be held at the Rolfe Presbyterian Church on Saturday April 15 at 2 30 p m.
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Nellie Mitchell
Arlington
S. C
Rolfe
Earl Fisher
D. E. Young
Otto Alberts
Pocahontas
Mitchell
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Editor apologizes for three corrections this week
The editors correct errors about Axel Iverson’s driving route, A C Tyler’s lodging in Rolfe, and a family birthday celebration. Axel actually runs the north route for the Rolfe Creamery, Gerald Foust handles the south route cream collection, and Mrs Firkins is deceased with the party honoring Father Firkins.
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Axel Iverson
Des Moines
Rolfe Creamery
Axel
Gerald Foust
A. C. Tyler
Chicago
Nelson Hotel
Rolfe
Mr. Tyler
Marvin Burroughs
Elopement Plans Across Continents Revealed
A humorous note from Frankfurter Illustrierte describes lovers arranging an extravagant elopement by airship. They plan to wed in Rio de Janeiro, announce in New York, seek forgiveness in Cherbourg, and wire Paris for return fares.
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South America
Rio
New York
Cherbourg
Paris
Frankfurter Illustrierte
Frankfurt
The Flexible Comb Demonstration Ends With Surprise Question
A humorous ad exchange features a salesman showing a bendable comb that withstands hammering and twisting while a curious listener asks if it can comb hair, illustrating playful salesmanship.
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Travelers’ Beacon
Which Do You Prefer, Summer or Winter News
A dialogue contrasts weather extremes with dullness of daily updates. One speaker notes no preference, finding both extreme heat and cold equally depressing as they spend much time reading about climate records.
Man Falls From Roof Into Pea Bed in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn incident reports a man named Jonas Hardycrab falling from a roof while shingling. His wife Mrs Heighe-Old reflects on the accident, noting the man landed in a bed of sweet peas. The note appears in the Brooklyn Eagle with a satirical style from Arrow Adz.
Rolfe Local social roundup highlights weekend visits
Lucille Bowen and June Erickson of Webb visited the Bowen home. Paul Lothian and family of Palmer joined Earl Ferguson's family for a Sunday gathering. Homer Harriger and children returned to West Chicago after a ten day stay with Quigley and Harriger families. Marshal L. P. Peterson and Mrs. Chas. Knudson visited Blue Earth with their two sons. Trinity Lutheran Missionary Society elected officers Mrs. E. B. Thompson president and Miss Anna Ryen secretary treasurer. Upcoming meeting set for Apr 26 at Mrs. Wangberg’s. Chas. Irwin traveled to Fort Dodge and West Bend. Maria Albert Lea visited George Ivey home. Daughters of Rebekah to meet Apr 18 at Odd Fellows. Elvina Peterson enjoying Easter with her mother and new niece. Promotion Club seeks volunteers to bring Rolfe High musicians to Mason City for the weekend. Jimmy Sennett listed as contact.
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Lucille Bowen
June Erickson
Webb
C. B
Missionary Society of
Trinity Lutheran Church
L. W. Larson
E. B. Thompson
Anna Ryen
J .O. Wangberg
Daughters of Rebekah
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Elvina Peterson
Lara Peterson
Edward Gutknecht
Golf Club Cleanup Notice At Rolfe City Park
Rolfe golf club members are notified to attend a cleanup at Rolfe City Park Tuesday at 1 00 p m Volunteers should bring tools such as forks shovels rakes and a broom Sary indicates multiple tasks for cleanup led by Robt G Huntes et al at the city park cleanup site
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Rolfe Gol
Rolfe ‘City Park
Huntes
Fishing and Hunting License Application Details
The notice outlines by mail license application requirements for fishing and hunting. It lists needed information such as name address county and physical descriptions including hair and eye color and sex. Send to Pocahontan Iowa with the appropriate fee.
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Pocahontan
Iowa
Tee Petey County
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FT. Dodge
Father
Legionaires
Firkins
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A. L
Mui
Rolfe Local
Marshal L. P. Peterson
Blue Earth
Chas. Knudson
Lars Peterson
Chas. Irwin
Fort. ‘Dodge É Ha
Bend
Jimmy Sennett
Promotion Club
Rolfe High
Mason City
Jimmy
Golf Club
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Service
Atlas Tires
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