Community Event Calendar for Pocahontas County
A sequence of local meetings and events from April 20 to May 14 includes Legion Auxiliary at M E church parlors, Tuesday Club hostings, R H 8 Junior Play A Womans Honor at the ol auditorium, Knights of Thias dance, Pythian Sisters bridge at Knights, airfield Township Farm Bureau at Geo Christensens, Garfield Township Farm Bureau at Geo Christensens, Lutheran Ladies Aid at Mrs Ole Ryen home, Priemere Bridge at Mrs Marion Ace, Home Furnishing Clubs leaders at Pocahontas Courthouse, Protective Association at courthouse, Des Moines Township Senior Clans Play, Y M C Bridge Club at Mrs Wm Taylor, Mothers Day, and County Play Day at Pocahontas.
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Legion Auxiliary
M. E
Sday
J.H. Brinkman
H. Letzeplandt
J. H
Jesday
R. H
Ol Auditorium
Knights of Thias
Luchter
Sednesday
Knights of Py
Airfield Township Farm Bureau
Geo
Court House
Pocahontas
Junior Class Play Set Repeated April 24 At School
The Junior Class Play A Woman Honor, postponed by the storm, will be performed Tuesday evening April 24 in the school auditorium. Olive marries Mark Lester for his family favors, faces unhappiness on Santa Cruz Island, and is exonerated after Pedro’s treachery is exposed. Cast includes Nannie Lee Smith, Flossie Mae Smith, Lorraine Morrison, Melvin Thompson, Marshall Tubbs, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onor
Olive
New York
MarkLester
Pedro
Mark
Sally
Smith Sisters
Nannie Lee
Flossie Mae
Lorraine Morrison
Melvin Thompson
Marshall Tubbs
Stanley MacVey
Dwaine White
Clifford Wilson
Clifford Graeber
Miriam Ives
C N Cook Passes After Illness in Rolfe
O N Cook a long time Rolfe resident died at his daughter Mrs C E Grant home southwest of Rolfe on Tuesday afternoon April 17 1928 after paralysis and heart disease. He had been ill with heart disease for some time and was cared for by Nurse Anna DeWolf. Funeral services will be held at MelIntire's Funeral Home on Thursday April 19 at 2 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. Cook
Rolfe
C. E. Grant
Anna DeWolf
MelIntire
Trinity Lutheran Church weekly services and meetings
Rev. J. O. Wangberg leads Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. and Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Weekday Prayer Meeting Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Catechism Class Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs. Ole Ryen’s home Friday April 27. Norwegian Lutheran church spring meeting to convene in Badger April 23 to 25. Local note about a birthday dinner and quirky weather anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheraue
Ladies Aid Society
Ole Ryen
Norwegian Lutheran Church of the
Charlton & Bowen Celebrate 25th Anniversary in Rolfe Poultry Trade
The Charlton and Bowen firm marks twenty-five years in Rolfe as leading poultry and egg suppliers under the R. P. B. Eggs and Co. & B. Poultry brands. An anniversary note praises steady service, loyal customers, and a strong payroll while urging producers to raise larger breeds and maintain quality to benefit the community and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton & Bowen
Rolfe
Chicago
Co. B. Bowen
Library opens and over 500 volumes cataloged
The library opened last Saturday with Mrs Grant Pollock and Mrs FE Colebaugh guiding patrons to 499 books, now over 500 after recent additions. Tea and cakes were served by Mrs C L Gunderson and Mrs Wm Matteson while volunteers issued cards to more than fifty readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hughes
J. M. Field
Chas. Knutson
G. T. Theobald
V. D. Hauck
H. H. Brigham
A. V. Graeber
Oscar Snyder
L. S. Sargeant
J. T. Grant
J. O. Wangberg
Grant Pollock
FE. S. Colebaugh
C. L. Gunderson
Wm. Matteson
Ruth Walker in Recital at Morningside College
Ruth Walker a senior at Morningside College Sioux City presents a graduation recital on Tuesday evening April 24 in the Recital Hall. The program includes works by Beethoven Chopin Saint-Saens Handel Grainger Burleigh Liszt and more with Faith Woodford assisting on second piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Walker
Morningside College
Sioux City
Saint-Saens
Faith Woodford
Cecil Burleigh
Liszt
Reverend Lester's Mother Dies Suddenly in Chicago
Rev J P Lester learns his mother died in Chicago at his daughter's home. Suspected heart disease caused the sudden death. He and his wife left for West Bend for the Presbytery meeting, aided by J A Engel. Community offers sympathy in this bereavement. A noted educator warns Reno faces obstacles to a university if a divorce colony persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Lester
Chicago
Mrs. Lester
West Bend
J. A. Engel
Lester
Protective Association to Hold First Annual Meeting
Pocahontas County Protective Association schedules its first annual meeting in the courthouse assembly room in Pocahontas on Monday at 2 00 pm. County Attorney Harris notes theft complaints have dwindled since the association’s formation and farmers endorse the effort. Membership stands at 536, with rewards offered for convictions under the by laws. Officers include President Ben Fischer and Secretary Frank Johnson with Treas urer Chas Watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protective Association
Ben Fischer
J. C. Truelsen
Frank Johnson
Chas
E. Watts
Wade DeMill
W. Stewart Mackie
W. E. Pirie
Winter Snow Stays Late as Spring Lags In
The region endures ongoing snow and blizzards with six to eight inches accumulating. Light snow events followed Friday Sunday and Monday night. April already surpasses winter for snowfall while temperatures dip to 15 above. Farmers fear effects on oats as soils stay wet and roads soften. a warm rain is desired to melt snow quickly.
County Cow Testing Association Report Highlights Top Herds
Po ahontas County Cow Testing Association reports that J. T. Seifert’s Guernseys averaged 41.1 pounds butterfat, with the high herd and Cherrie the high cow for March. Merle Bohn Holsteins and M. H. Hoskins Guernseys are among the top four herds, with numerous members producing over 50 pounds of butterfat in their cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poahontas County
J. T. Seifert
Seifert
Merle Bohn
Thorson Lehius Win Debate On Iowa Road Bond
A Des Moines Township Farm Bureau meeting debated the question of funding Iowa highways by state bonds. Affirmative speakers Wesley Lehbing and Lester Thorson argued the issue against Howard DeWolf and Floyd Struthers. Judges favored the affirmative. audience vote also leaned affirmative in a close tally. Adelaide and Bernice Weishaar provided dialogue, with music by a male quartet and a humorous reading by Eldon Ham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dorothy Shaw
Altho
Adelaide
Bernice Weishaar
Eldon Ham
Snow Poems and Looking Forward From High School
Snow poems by senior English students reflect on spring, loss, and memory as The Last Snow contrasts with Snow about bleak landscapes. Looking Forward describes students preparing for college with tool metaphors and plans. General News notes fifth period classes delayed for religious instruction and honors in typing and speech tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
General News
Rolfe Ladies Host Notable Social Event for Out-of-Town Guests
The Premiere and Monday Clubs of Rolfe entertained 33 out-of-town ladies from Gilmore City Pocahontas and Laurens at the Knights of Pythias hall. Tables with tulip centerpieces, a two-course luncheon, and a bridge session followed a homey parlor setup. First honors went to Mrs C J L Lee Laurens. runners-up included Mrs H C Goodyear Pocahontas and winners from Gilmore City Pocahontas and Laurens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Gilmore City
Pocahontas
Laurens
Knights of Pythias
Cateress
Cleaver
Katie Brown
Tilda Munson
Isabelle Bruce
Lorraine Dawson
Jeanie McEwen
Sarabelle Quinsland
L. Beers
J. Collins
E. A. Daniels
J. L. Hunter
G. F. Neel
J. C. Parriott
F. F. van Alstine
L. H. VanAlstine
E. C. Wolcott
P. F. Wolcott
Charles E. Watts
S. L. McIntire
A. J. Draper
J. L. Powers
Geo. Kiefer
A. J. Shaw
E. C. Hancher
H. C. Goodyear
J. M. Berry
Bertha Bowers
Mrs. Burt Forbes
R. M. Evans
J. H. Hovenden
E. Wolcott
Farmers Elevator Men Meet at Pocahontas County Seat
H F Toben of Palmer led a county wide gathering of Farmers Elevator Association leaders at the Pocahontas courthouse to discuss strengthening the local elevator network. Frank Robotka and Geo Arnold, specialists, aided the session focusing on fee finding and bookkeeping for the cooperative elevators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Toben
Palmer
Iowa Farmers’ Elevator Association
Farmers’ Elevator
Court House
Pocahontas
Co-Operative
Pocahontas County
Feece
Frank Robotka
Geo. Arnold
Girls Club Leaders to Meet Next Week
On Friday April 27 at 1 30 p m leaders of the Home Furnishing Club for Girls will meet in the assembly room of the court house Pocahontas to study furniture refinishing and wall coverings.
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Home Furnishing Club
Court House
Pocahontas
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Meeting at Christensen's Home
Garfield Township Farm Bureau unit reports strong attendance and organized efforts through 1928. The next meeting is at Geo Christensen's home on Thursday evening, April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township
Geo. Christensen
State Declamatory Contest Finals Set at Algona
Final declamatory contest in the state will be held in Algona tomorrow night weather and roads permitting. Northwest section winners include Ray Waldron Ayrshire oratorical Helen McCullough Humboldt Russell Green Sioux Rapids humorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Ray Waldron
Ayrshire
Helen McCullough
Humboldt
Russell Green
Sioux Rapids
Legion Auxiliary to Entertain Friday
The American Legion Auxiliary will entertain at a 1 30 o clock covered dish luncheon at the Methodist church parlors Friday April 20. Each member is requested to bring an eligible guest sandwiches for two and a covered dish. A good program is planned. Let us have every member and guest with us. Committee In Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Methodist Church
Dailey Receives 9000 Verdict in Oil Explosion Case
A Webster county jury awarded George W. Dailey administrator of Mrs Dailey’s estate $9000 in a suit against Standard Oil Co of Indiana over a kerosene explosion that killed Mrs Dailey on August 18 1928. The trial spanned nearly a week with disputed oil quality and negligence claims surrounding kerosene sold at a local bulk station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster County
George W. Dailey
Dailey
Standard Oil Co
Indiana
Chris Peterson
Rolfe
Fort Dodge Messenger
Glaman
George Dailey
North First Street
Chas. Dailey
Standard Oil Company
Lyle Glaman
Charles Dailey
Oil Company
Naptha
Elmer J. Reed
Towa
J. L. Redfern
Cecil Rossing
Reed
Hessell
Rolfe Junior High Declamatory Contest At School
The Rolfe High School junior high will present a declamatory contest in the auditorium on Thursday evening April 19 featuring oratorical dramatic and humorous numbers plus glee club mixed chorus and special acts. Admission is free and all are invited. A light note on politicians frames the issue.
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Rolfe High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. N. Cook
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev. J. 0. Wangberg
Luther Thompson
Thompson Brothers
Bob Roy
Library Notes
Rev. Lester
Reno
Annual Meeting OF Protective Association
County Cow Testing Association
Thorson-Lehius
K. H. S. Arrowles
R.hs
R.H.S
Marcum
Howard Cook
Howard
Ivadell Cleal
Juanita Smith
Ramona Nelson
Harriett Damberg
Ladies OF
Garfield
Farm Bureau
Christensen
Geo. W. Dailey
WFA
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