Gentle Bird Education and Local Juror List Highlight Hoyne Exhibit
The article extols bird watching and nest building as part of Hoyne's Fine Exhibit, noting bird houses crafted by students, prizes from merchants and Woman’s clubs, and sale of the houses through Saturday. It also lists Petit Jurors for the May 1916 term of the Digipot court, with names and hometowns across Pocahontas Laurens Rolfe and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uaszen
Qebadey
Southland
Irds
Mit
Constary Kiede
Ity
Hoyne
Consolidation election set for Des Moines township
The Des Moines township board meeting approved a consolidation petition for Independent Des Moines township. The election will run from 1 PM to 6 PM at Schoolhouse No. 4. The new independent district covers about thirty sections across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Doings
Peer Aday
Moines
Nfougecbwe Busementict No
Des Moines Township Tuition to Rolfe District
Des Moines township is paying into the Independent District of Rolfe a yearly tuition of 2200 dollars. The report, likely started by a misunderstanding, is published here with figures from the Rolfe school building records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rolfe
Easter Cantata at Presbyerian Church
Easter Sunday at Presbyerian Church features The Easter Alleluia by E. K. Heyser performed by an augmented choir directed by Harriss Thomas at 8 p.m. with organ preludes, solos, duets, and choruses led by Bess Powell, Jennie Bowen, Maude Barry, and others. Dr. McGogney will deliver the message. Sunday school follows morning service. C E Society meets at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Heyser
Harriss Thomas
Ben Green
Bess Powell
C. G. Cleaver
Bob
C. G. Cleavers
Maude Barry
Calvary
Bula Kirkpatrick
Jennie Bowen
Russell McEntire
Worthy
Sussell McIntire
Boss Powell
C. E. Society
Pikertown Sunday School Easter Program Planned
The Pikertown Sunday school will present an Easter program at 2 30 P M on Sunday April 23. The committee promises an excellent program and invites all, especially families with children. Rev S T Grove of Plover is expected to preach this summer after the Sunday school services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pikertown
T. Grove of Plover
Easter Services At Local Methodist Church
Reverend C S Burnette outlines usual hours for all services. Easter morning service will include reception of members and baptism of children presented by parents at that service.
Prof Kells Outlines School Consolidation Reasons
Prof Harry J. Kells urges thoughtful consolidation to gain stronger schools and better teachers. He notes large enough districts ensure funds and pupils support a four year high school and a teacher for each grade. Dumont's recent reversal from defeat to bond votes illustrates changing opinions as communities study the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Kells
Mgr. Kells
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Publc
Dumont
Rolfe
Darling I Am Growing Old A Daughter Born at Des Moines
A daughter arrived Saturday morning April 15 at Des Moines to Mr and Mrs Dolliver Kent making the Arrowman and his wife grandparents and Mr and Mrs E M Wilcox and Mr and Mrs J J Bruce great grandparents for the first time The infant is to be named Donna Jean Kent with inspiration from Uncle Don and Scotland in the naming plans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver Kent
Des Moines
Arrowman
E. M. Wilcox
J. J. Bruce
Rolfe
Grandpa
Grandma Kent
Donna-Jean Kent
Don
Scotland
Towns Report Shows Surplus and Growth Prospects
The town treasurer reports a $2000 surplus, no debt, and a water works system valued around $120,000. Last year spent $1267 on street improvements and $1402 on water works, with $705 for new water mains. Fines were light, poll taxes yield $0. The piece notes potential consolidation with Des Moines township and contemplates a new high school and grade consolidation, highlighting population limits and funding considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralte
Des Moines Township
Dex Moines
Rolfe
Des Moines
Boreeast
Tec
Opportunity Is Always Beside You and Your Town
The text urges taking initiative to seize opportunity rather than waiting for it. It emphasizes that opportunity is constant, but only rewards proactive effort. Individuals should work for their town, as personal and communal progress depend on action rather than passive waiting. The message praises self reliance and constructive effort.
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M. Webb
Rexall
Riicinaios
Rae
Mr. Webb
Lange
Chas
Wilson
Savage
Charles
Mr Webb
Wsevage
Colfax
China
William
Ald
Opportunity
Avon
Mexico
D. I
County Fair for Benefit Rolfe High School
A staged county fair at Rolfe High School opens Friday at 6 30 pm with exhibits, rides, a baby show first of its kind, fortune teller Madame Mistico, astrological readings, and Tidey’s living pictures. Admission is five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair
Rolfe High School
Rolfe
Madame Mistico
Land of Mystery
Prise Livestock and Poultry
Pocatantas County
Ran
High Teksen
Towa
Mole
Tidey
Amiway
Aimmierois
Trenton
Co. Humagry
RNY
Audubon Society Meeting Planned and School Notes Update
School notes report various grade activities from First to Ninth, including bird studies, reader updates, and a class play rehearsal. The Audubon Society will meet next Friday afternoon. The County Fair is set for April with ongoing contests in Ancient History and gardens supervised by faculty.
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William Forsythe
Audubon Society
Charles Graver
Harker
Burke
Gimore City
Mary Anthony
Agrculture
Ds Ao
Wook Jones
Carmi Vacogho
Ancient Pistory
Ford
Peterson
Barry
Gingerich
Fort Dodge
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Crace Spangler
Leon Watson
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Rev. C. S. Burnette
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