Evening Honors List of Local Hostesses
The article lists the hostesses for the evening including Mes dames George Ivey Otis Cook Curtis Jones Andrew Ives Marshall Hart of Livermore Virgil Roberts Lawrence Hansen CG E Boyce R B Mather J C Brogotti and Misses Cora Lind Estelyn Roberts Gladys Larson Evelyn Brooks and Marjorie Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ivey
Otis Cook
Curtis Jones
Andrew Ives
Marshall Hart of
Livermore
Virgil Roberts
Lawrence Hansen
CG. E. Boyce
R. B. Mather
J. C. Brogotti
Cora Lind
Estelyn Roberts
Gladys Larson
Evelyn Brooks
Marjorie Hansen
Farm Family Spending Shifts To Home Needs
A study from Iowa State College Extension shows farm families spent more on home furnishings paint and repairs in 1940. An average $86 per family went to house costs while food still consumed the largest share, with 243 spent on food but farm-provided 242.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Genevieve .Colgan
Iowa State College Extension Service
Pocahontas County
Extension Service
Miss Colgan
Farm Bureau
Easter Week Lowers In Island News T: Grand Island college students and local families mentioned
Junior Eccles and Gerhart Dornath students at Grand Island Business College spent Easter recess at home. Rickard wiring crews secured 15 new contracts last week with eight in Cherokee Ida and Plymouth counties. Four jobs were signed at West Bend. Easter guests included Lester Spangler Castana Roy Mentzer Burbank Calif Gaylord Ryen Nels Ryen Inga Ryen Frank Wheeler. Clara and Ruth Dawson taught at Everly and Sioux City visited with G A Dawson. John Pascal Podheatzs and children visited in Dawson home. Leo Shelgren J J Struthers and Edward visited Des Moines with Evelyn Struthers and Emma Smith family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Eccles and
Gerhart Dornath
Grand Island Business College
Grand Island
Nebr
Rickard
Cherokee
Ida
Plymouth Counties
West Bend
R.C. Wiegert
Lester Spangler
Castana
Roy Mentzer
Burbank
Calif
Gaylord Ryen
Nels Ryen
Inga Ryen
Frank Wheeler
Clara
Ruth Dawson
Everly
Sioux City
G. A. Dawson
John Pascal
Podheatzs
Dawson
Rolfe Area Social News and Moves This Weekend
Mr and Mrs A J Breiholz visited Omaha Nebraska Friday. Mrs Blanche Hansen joined them and visited her parents Mr and Mrs B T P Rittgen over the weekend. She returned Monday with Mildred Scheffer who visited in the home of Mig J B Rotgers during Easter. Simonson family dinner Sunday included Herbert Halverson and family, Lucille Remme from Kenneth Minnesota and several Simonson and Nuss relatives. The Nuss family moved to the W A Spence farm southwest of town. L H Howe moved to the west part of town from northeast Rolfe. Don Green of Davenport visited with his parents and traveled with Mr and Mrs B Brewster toward Des Moines. Don teaches at the Town Soldiers Orphans Home in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Breiholz
Omaha
Nebr
Blanche Hansen
B. TP. Rittgen
Sioux City
Mildred Schefferg
Mig. J. B. Rotgers
Simonson
A. Simonson
Herbert Halverson
Anita
Byron
Lucille Remme
Kenneth, Minn
A. M. Johnson
Minneapolis
Roy
Elmer
Simon, Sterling
A. M Simonson
Wilber Woods
Rolfe
Clarence Nuss
Jimmy
W. A. Spence
Nuss
Mr. Spence
Don Green
Davenport
R. E. Green
Des Moines
B. Brewster
Orville Jones
St. Charles
Don
Lutheran Aid Society Easter Gifts Sent to Blair Orphans
Trinity Lutheran ladies aid hosted by Mrs Roy Simonson and Mrs Fred Bande at the Simonson home on April 2 featured a program led by Miss Inga Ryen. Devotions by Rev J O Wangberg and a large donation of cookies candy and clothing prepared for Blair Orphans Home. Next meeting set with Mrs E P Lomen on April 30. The Double Six bridge club met at Mrs M W Webb's home with Mrs B A Peterson and Mrs Glyde Brinkman assisting. Prize for high score went to Mrs Peterson and low to Mrs Shirley Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Simonson
Fred Bande
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid
Simonson
Inga Ryen
Jesus
Robert Wiegert
Esther Simonson
J. O. Wangberg
Blair Orphan’s Home
E. P. Lomen
Double Six Bridge Club
M. W. Webb
B. A. Peterson
Glyde Brinkman
Peterson
Shirley Thornton
Excelsior Society Meets at Presbyterian Church
The Excelsior society of the Presbyterian church gathered in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon April 9. Devotions were led by Mrs. C. B. Bowen and a program organized by Mrs. L. A. Hansen featured Charles Dickens Easter Story sung by Mrs. Jay Tutt, a Margorie Hanson poem by Mrs. C. E. Boyce quartet with Bowen, Morrison, Hansen, and Curtis Jones. Lunch followed served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian Church
C. B. Bowen
L. A. Hansen
Charles Dickens
Jay Tutt
Marjorie Hanson
C. E. Boyce
C. J. Morrison
L. A. Hanson
Curtis Jones
Gyla Shriner
Presbyterian Church
C. E. Boyen
Marjorie Hansen
Edgar A. Guest
Marshall Hart
Christibel Bregotti
Vera DeVaul
Witenes
Marjorie [Hansen
Jones
W. D. Ives
Ernest Gerber
West Bend
Legion Auxiliary Meets Monday In Havelock
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday afternoon April 14 with Mrs. T. D. Jones presiding in the absence of Mrs. C. B. Chapman. Reports from the Havelock meeting were given and plans were made for the county meeting April 28. A paper on Child Welfare was read by Mrs. F. L. MacVey. Lunch was served to 15 members and three visitors by several members assisted by young helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jones
Sally Webb
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Marjorie Anne Jones
Methodist Church service schedule and inspirational note
The text lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League gathering at 6:30 p.m. The pastor is E. R. J. Flummer. A message expresses hope that Easter left loyalty and uplifting spirit to endure for many days.
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THE
Methodist Church
ER. J. Flummer
Epworth League
Easer
Lakota to Host Presbytery Meetings in April
The Lakota church will host Fort Dodge Presbytery and Presby terial meetings on April 21 and 23. Pastor W F Schneck leads Sunday school at 9 a m and morning worship at 11 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. F. Schneck
Fort Dodge
Lakota
Nain Lutheran Church Announces Services and Talk
Pastor James N Lund leads Sunday morning service at 11 with Sunday school and Bible class at 10 30. Saturday confirmation class at 1 30 at the parsonage. On Thursday of next week April 24 Miss Dagmar Miller missionary among the Santals of northern India speaks at 8 p m at Nain church. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain
Trinity Lutheran Services Announced With Luther League Plan
J. O. Wangberg pastor leads Sunday worship themed The children of Peace from John 20 19 31. Luther League evening service follows. Catechism class meets Saturday at 1 30 p m. Eagle Grove circuit NLCA holds Hum boldt convention on Tuesday and Wednesday April 22 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wangberg
Children of Peace
Luther League
Eagle Grove
Humboldt
Card of Thanks for Anna Hamilton and Family
We thank those who helped during the illness and death of our mother and sister Mrs. Anna Hamilton and family Mr. and Mrs Fay Wax and Sharon Mr. and Mrs Ray Wax
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hamilton
And
Murs
Fay Wax
Sharon
Ray Wax
Gratitude From Mrs Lowery For Hospital Kindness
Mrs TO Lowery thanks friends for cards letters and flowers received during her hospital stay in Rochester expressing appreciation for the thoughtful gestures and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
TO. Lowery
Oats Plot Planned for Pocahontas County
A community grain trial will be established in Pocahontas County by the Farm Bureau and the Pocahontas vocational agriculture department. The county agent and instructor will supervise the plot with oat varieties supplied by the Extension Service and Iowa State College, including Logold Marion Gopher Vanguard Columbia CI-850 Hancock Tamu Iowa 105 and Iowa 108. A field day will allow farmers to compare plots and assess oat suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas Vocational Agriculture Department
Pocahonats Vocational Agriculture
Aut
Iowa State College
Logold
Marion
Gopher
Vanguard
Columbia
CI-850
Hancock
Tamu
Iowa
White Robin Reported by Charles Crawford in Red Oak
Charles Crawford of Red Oak reports seeing a white robin last week. The bird shows the usual red breast but has white feathers mixed with its tail and wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crawford
Red Oak
All Over Again for Wallace Louden
Wallace Louden of Blanchard, once on crutches after both legs were broken, suffered another leg fracture last week when he fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Louden
Blanchard
Acidic Water Burns Nodaway Man
Frank Parcher of Nodaway drank four sips from a jug he thought held water and was burned in the mouth and throat. The liquid proved to be acid used for testing cream. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Parcher
Nodaway
Plant a Garden to Aid Defense at Home
A Iowa extension official urges every family to plant a garden this spring to boost health and reduce food costs. Advice covers crops to plant, seed timing, thinning, spacing, and options for family-sized plots with ready-made assortments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Bliss
Iowa Agricultural Extension Service
Max O. Naylor
Bliss
Iowa State College
Rodent Poisoning Method to Be Demonstrated in Pocahontas County
Harold Gunderson of Iowa State College extension entomology will demonstrate the most practical poison method for pocket gophers and rats to Pocahontas county farmers on Monday May 5. Time and location to be announced. He advocates community wide campaigns to avoid reinfestation and notes that preparation and follow-up are essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College Extension
Gunderson
Neghbors
No Grudge Between Man and Judge Returns in Marriage Case
Merrill Dougherty of Indianola was fined for overloading a truck by Justice J. K. Green of Corydon. Dougherty held no resentment, returning last week for a more serious matter his own marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Dougherty
Indianola
J. K. Green
Corydon
Dougherty
Watch bears note from 1886 linked to Glenwood merchant
Jim Sowers of Henderson brought a watch to repair with a note stating it was bought from L. S. Robinson of Glenwood in 1886. The repairer was Lewis Robinson, son of the original merchant who sold the watch over five decades ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Robinson
Glenwood
Jim Sowers
Henderson
Lewis Robinson
Titonka Marshal Quarantines Town After Scarlet Fever Case
Titonka marshal Till Stott has posted quarantine signs on local homes for weeks. Last week he affixed a scarlet fever sign to his own house as his daughter Vivian becomes the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stott
Vivian
Dixie the Newfoundland Travels to Alaska with Owners
Traveler Dixie a young Newfoundland from J. Housman kennels What Cheer arrived in Alaska after air and rail travel. The dog is now owned by John G. Carson of Cape Yakatoga Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
J. Housman
What Cheer
Alaska
John G. Carson
Cape Yakatoga
Hopkinton Boy Survives Car Runover Without Serious Injury
Hily Cole of Hopkinton escaped serious harm when a Hopkinton school car driven by Supt. Mecklenburg ran over him. One side wheels passed over his head yet he returned home with only a few cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miracle Hily Cole
Hopkinton
Supt. Mecklenburg
Hopkinton School
Stove Explodes After Clogged Pipe At Meyer Home
A clogged kitchen water pipe at the August Meyer residence near Lone Tree caused the stove to explode blowing it to pieces and badly damaging the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Meyer
Near Lone Tree
Farm land area grows by 400 million acres by 1900
Between 1880 and 1900 the size of the United States farm plant increased by 400 million acres, reflecting a major expansion of agricultural land during the decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rally Day Plans Set for Pocahontas County
Pocahontas county will plan its annual Rally Day to be held in early June at a meeting on April 28. Four 4-H club leaders and the planning committee will attend with Miss Winifred Martin from Iowa State College presenting the plans. Genevieve Colgan, home demonstration agent, will lead the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
4-H
Winifred Martin
Iowa State
Col Jege
Genevieve Colgan
Bendixens Call on Rolfe Friends After Winter in California
Mr and Mrs John Bendixen spent a few hours visiting Rolfe friends on their way home to Revere Minnesota after a winter in Long Beach California They visited relatives in Gilmore City and planned a stay with relatives in Bede before returning home They praised a warm gentle California rain without floods
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendixens
Rolfe
John Bendixen
Revere
Minn
Long Beach
Calif
West
Gilmore City
Bede
California
Cornwells Host Church Events Over Easter Weekend
Rolfe local notes show Veronica and Marcella Cornwell visiting Fort Dodge relatives Sunday. Sixteen new members joined the Presbyterian church at Master Sunday with eighteen baptisms. Thirteen new members and transfers joined the Methodist church on Easter morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Thirten
Methodist Church
Kerns Family Hosts Dinner With Relatives From Ames and Plover
Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Kerns entertained their children and families at a Faster dinner Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Guy Kerns and family Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerns and family and Mr. and Mrs. George Arnold and Jay of Plover. Guests in the evening were Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Blessing and Mr. and Mrs. P. John Wilson of Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Kerns
Guy Kerns
Fred Kerns
George Arnold
Jay
Plover
M. T. Blessing
P. Johm Wilson
Ames
Epworth League Rally Attendees At Gilmore Community Event
Epworth League members attending the Gilmore sub district rally Monday night included Patty Detfries Junior Dean Louella Everett Nelva Dean and Ida Jane Roberts Losabeth Green. They were accompanied by Rev E J Plummer. Rev W H Lease of Akron former Rolfe minister visited the rally and was en route to Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Gilmore
Patty Detfries
Junior Dean
Louella, Everett
Nelva Dean
Ida Jane Roberts
Losabeth Green
E. J. Plummer
W. H. Lease
Akron
Rolfe
Ames
Injured Mrs Matthey Improves in Fargo After Crash
Mrs Chas Matthey, injured in an April 6 auto accident near St Baul, remains under care in Fargo. Her husband Mr Matthey lost control on icy pavement causing the door to fly open and Mrs Matthey to be thrown from the car. Last reports say she is a little stronger and may be able to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Madsen
Fargo
N.D
Chas, Matthey
Mrs. Matthey
St. Baul
Room for Improvement Largest Scope Quoted as World’s Biggest
The saying Room for Improvement is described as the largest possible space in common parlance. It captures a humorous notion that improvement has virtually unlimited potential and significance in everyday life.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leo Shelgren
J. J. Struthers
Edward
Evelyn Struthers
American Institute of Business
Struthers
Emma Smith
Bertha Hosier
Lutheran Aid Society
Bridge Club
Excelsior Society
P. E
Rolfe High School
Fred Nelson
Raymond Rogers
Nelson
Louise S. Malkin
Cottey College of Nevada
Canada
Hawaii
Cottey Junior College
North Central Association
Cotter
Malkin
M. M. Club
M. M
George Beckord
Donald Eikenhberry
George Weible
Prank Turk
Ralph Rickard
John Marchant
Fred Witt
Fred Wit
Rolfe Local News
Veronica and
Marcella Cornwell
Mrs
James Cornwell
DR. T. 8. Clark
Bradgate
J. E. Hynds
Adlerika
J. M.ark
Adlerika Tarlacs
Wuage
Webb’s Drug Store
B&b Dairy
O. T. Olsen
American Home
Corporaion
Fourth Avenue
New York
Margaret Struthers
R B. Mather
H. D. Brinkman
Walter Woodin
Arrow
Rolfe Arrow
Arrow Office
Sear At
Dickinson Co
A. VY. Graeber
Rolfe, Ia
Algona Laundry
and Dry Cleaners
Hee Haw News
Defense Big Shot
J.T. Grant & Son Better Lumber
Hardware
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