Longtime Rolfe Hardware Leader Lyman Sargeant Dies
Lyman S. Sargeant, born in Troy New York, died at his Rolfe Iowa home on Monday April 1. He moved to Chicago at age 12 with his parents, joined the Presbyterian church, married Net Hie Losee of Pirth Nebraska, and worked in Lincoln Nebraska before moving to Rolfe in 1899 to own and run the Tremant hotel. He was a composer and orchestral musician known for the song We Have Our Flag. Survived by widow, daughter Miss Rath Minelin of Omaha Park, two sisters, several grandchildren. Former associates W. Tompkins A. Morrison and Art Mickalek honored him.
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Lynn S. Sargeant
Troy
N. Y
Rolfe
Lusk
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Net. Hie Losee
Pirth
Neb
Hess
Lincoln
Rolfe Im 119
Sargeant
Treanant
Poe
Prof
Williams
New York
Ite
Southworth
Adrian, Mich
Charles Food Militanoe
Wieroa
Mies
Rath Minelin
Ova Park
Diy
Sophie Moaweisis
Louize Street
Het 'Dee Anicele
Cadi
W. Tompkins
Munie Wis
Mescinness
A. Morrison
Art Miekalek
Deci
Taek
Brtakian
Tutea Otagete
Cipton
Walter Rothwell
Elsie
Pocahontas
Ladies’ Aid
John Carlson
Ora Alberts
Rothwell
Grant Pollock
J. H. Pollock
Charlotte Hess
Clear Lake
Albert Weise
Ihe
Sam Bailey
Fort Dodge
C. C. Harrah
Meda Stowell
Ina Schmidt
Fort Doe
W. H. Stoufe
Lois
B. EF. Poundstone
Ames
Clark
Bradgate
Frank Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Prentice Shaw
Des Moines
Anne Houck
Richard DuBois
Iowa State College
Prentice
Dallas
Tex
George Shaw
W. J. Wilson
Beatrice MclPadzen
Gilmore City
Charles Mel
Adzen
Mayne
Lmmetsburg
Evelyn Kueckenbecker
Lyle Runchey
Algona
Eddie Fokken
G. Pave
Fokkens
J. B. Sheldon
Havelock
Marjory Pirie
Morningside
Commercial State Bank
Plover
Thomas Evanson
Howard Luft
M. I. Helvig
Elwood Nanamaker
Florida
T. Grove
Mr. Grove
Denver
Colo
A. R. Glasco
Charles Moon
Ridge
Charles Braginton
I. L. Davis
A. M. Nelson
Manson
W. B. Cooper
R. Ns. Ridge
Swea City
Dolliver
Glendale
Calif
Glasces
John Fisher
Braginton
News From Arrow Files April Thirteen Nineteen Thirty Three
Arrow Files presents a sweep of local notes including robberies at Wheodioe store and a garage, visits by Mer o and Mrs. J. R. Grant, illness of Mrs. J. T. Grant, L. Wheeler opening a billiard hall, death of Mrs. Nellie Mitchell in Arlington, S C, and a Boone marriage between Esther Jones and Wm. Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gril
Nore City
Norice
Mer O
J. R. Grant
Wolks
J. T. Grant
L. ©. Wheeler
George Olson
Nellie Mitchell
Arlington
S. C
Ward Fisher
Ih. Young
DM T School News Details Spring Events Calendar
April 21 operetta at DM T High School. April 22 junior senior banquet at Hotel Kermore Emmetsburg. April 27 grade school exhibit in PM. May 5 6 senior class play. May 15 school closes with baccalaureate May 12 commencement by Rev Dunne Sioux City. The junior class play Aaron Slick from Pumpkin Creek praised. cast includes Charles Roberts Masine Spencer and others. Roy Lyfeunines and the Majorowies credited. operetta "Ask the Professor" set for April 21 with a large cast and Roberta Finney directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Kermore
Emmetsburg
P. N
Rev. Dunne
First M. KE. Church
Sioux City
Aaron Slick Fron Pumkin Crick
D.mct
Charles Roberts
Aaron Slick
Sis Riggs
Masine Spencer
Mildred Bosd
Rosy Berry
Orville Lowman
Wilbur Merridews
Robert Heuathman
Clarence Brooms
Henminetts Reutiman
Gladys May Merridew
Marjorie Peterson
Roy Ly Feunines
Majorowies
Glee Club
Cone
Wooden Soldiers
Charlene Hronek
Anta Mae Strithers
Marjorie Joens
Roberta Finny
Th. M. ST
Emily Lee
Masine Spencer Mariida O'Neal
Divona Vaughn
Will Breakeasy
Alvin Vaughn
John Ainsworthy
Robert Heathman
Jane Ainsworthy
Polly
Dorothy Joens
Red O'Neal
Ween
Oe Hee Carlton Tommy
Loren Thompson
June
Maryida
Red
John
Breakeasy
Roberta Finney
Arrowlet Kindergarten Notes Inspire Young Birders
A US grade school report details kindergartners making birdhouses and labeling kite pleers. It lists students earning LOO in spelling and birthdays for Ray Peterson and Virginia DeVaul. It also mentions third grade crafts, district music ratings, and a postponed baseball game due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith C
Janice FL
Jack G
Shirley M
Bobby ML
Ray P
Erwin K
Jo Ann N
Daryl W
Stuart W
Joyce T
Rosalind
Lester G
Gerald H
Jane J
Gwendolyn W
Dale J
Ray Peterson
Virginia DeVaul
Ray
Virginia
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings Continue
The Laurens Sun reports county board items listing refunds and support funds amid routine accounts. Expenses cover dog listings, medical aid, insane fund fees, drainage and road maintenance, fuel, mdse, and labor from multiple local suppliers and contractors. The board adjourned to March 25, 1938.
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Laurens Sun
J B Myerly
Johnson Randolph Co
I Gower
Roland Stahe
Domestic Animal Fund
Coa Peterson
Ned Goodchild
Geo
Lehnus
P Stoulil
O F Hansen
Geo B Reiff
C D Wenell
J Ryan
Anda
Edwin Stoelting
Bell Tele Co
H C Goodyear
F O’brien
Kaplan Food Market
Clarence
Heflin
Shriner
Guy Smith
Walsh Cash
Gibson Store
Chas Gibson
Dahin & Boland
Mitchell Grocery
Doerimusfeld
G Peterson
Peoples Mercantile Co
HE Buchanan
Carl's Cash Market
Hakes & Son
Elkins
Daniella
Fo& R Dairy
Hammes Shoe
Fullerton Lumber Co
Zeck Coal Co
J Dixon Lumber Co
Ot Grant
A Murray
Frank Segreto & Son
Mdse
Walsh Cash Store
OL Mullen Grocery
B & B Dairy
Pocahontas Dairy
G O Allee
G O Allee, Milk ~----- 2 24 J P Beck Co
Ogden and Ogden
Farmers Co-op Co
Gilmore Co-op Co
Laurens Lumber Co
Farmers Lumber Co
Gu Thayer Coal Co
Geo Schissel
Chas Battershell
J Swenson
L A Snyder
Chas Hauswirth
Clarence Leadley
Nurs
Imma Amick
Goodyear
Shimon Drug Co
Quaker Oats Co
Mae A Lynch
Mary Veerhusen
Carlson
A Kelley
John Lange
Anna Stratton
Whoebe Harland
M I Rice
J OF O'Brien
I’ L Knowles
Medaid
IT. Leserman
Med Aid
Community notices from Plover and surrounding towns
Plover and Rolfe residents attend church events and visits while residents travel for gatherings. Activities include Ladies Aid, Willing Workers, library updates, trust dividend notices, and a Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting set for April 23 with antiques display and a play read by Mrs. W. Sackett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Plover
W. Sackett
Spencer
Methodist Church
J. H. Gembier
Why Not Buy at Home in Retail Trade Change
The piece argues that stores in smaller towns offer styles similar to big cities. It notes lower prices due to cheaper operation costs and claims rural shoppers can access the same goods from the same suppliers and salespeople. The idea of needing big towns for quality merchandise is described as outdated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manauger
Mover Presbyterian Church Announces Sunday Services
Mover Presbyterian Church led by W. Rothwell will preach at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 11 a.m. Easter program includes baptism and reception of members next Sunday at 10 a.m. Special offering for foreign missions. Willing Workers meet Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Hosts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Johnson
Plover M. E. Church Sunday Schedule and Easter Service
The Plover M. E. Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. and evening service at 8 p.m. Easter Sunday includes baptismal service reception of members and special music. The pastor's topic is The Living Christ. An Easter musical program features anthems solos and readings, with Life's Gethsemane as a recitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Civil Service Exams Open for Various Federal Posts
The Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for head actuary at 6500 dollars yearly with Social Security Board, poultry inspectors at 2600 to 4600 dollars, bank note designer at 17.28 per diem and 3.24 overtime, chemists at 2000 to 4600 dollars. Full details from the secretary at any first or second class city post office or from the U S Civil Service Commission Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Social Security Board
Bureau of Agricultural Ecnomics
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Washington, D. C
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Lyman S. Sargeant
Arrow Files
Esther Jones
Ross Jones
Wm. Crawford
Boone
Old Court House
L. 2
Smith
Pocahontas County
Henry Hayward
Ater
Gilmore City Cement Corp
J. C. Smith
Dick Miller
Sunset Hill
C. L. Gunderson
Town City
Martha
Rolfe Woman's Club
Everett Smith
Robert Pollock
Iowa City
Donald Hansell
M. Ft. Trunt
Pocahontas, PD
Drinkston
M.A. Howland
Clifford
Millean
Liliany Webb
J. White & Son
Root
McFwen
Cline Core
Frank Zeman
J. J. Kral
Corona Portable
Arrow
D. M. T. School News
Glenn Majuraches
Lote Ardeth Boyd
Kia Beth Truelsen
Henrietta Kauffman
Dorothy Duens
Kermore Hotel
Emmetsboro
Hurley
Oweill
Remneti Tu
Brooks
Ann da
Bette
China
Sao Owe
Egypt
Erment
Europe
Asia
Africa
Bristol
R. H. S. Arrowlet
Winigene
Rose
Nach
Claribel
DeWayne
Eugene
Chris
Abe
Mary
Donna
Pitth
Joan Bisler
Vivian Cox
Jean Graves
Maxine Johnson
Bobby Riches
Leverett Lansing
Johnny Riehhoff Af Alton
Webster City
E¢Lee
Salo
Alta
Rockwell City
Heathman
Hubert Kapseh
Donohoe
FE Winegarden
I Johnson
Winegarden
Beneke Motor Co
Currie Motor Co
Guy F Parker
Cc & C Motor Co
Cloughs
H Channon Co
Ben Dirks
Eberle
Bo Fort Dodge Machine & Supply Co
Andy Henriksen
Int Harvester Co
McCreery Auto Co
Pocahontas Auto Co
Shell Petro Corp
Ilieselate
Axel FE Carlson
Central States
Miee Co
Curath Es Pe
Fred Dillemuth
Eurners Trading Co
Ho Goodyear
Laws Public Service
Knoke
Oeden and
Oeden
Poeahentas Oi Co
Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Co
OM Tadyar Gahin
Kibor
Ac Gilchust
Louis Jergens
Yhos C Trinnon
Rom Love
Tabor
Eo MeWim
Labor
Eschurch Des Moines Steel Co
Adda
Ray Boyd
Libor
Geo Gilleland
Myrle Strohbehn
Vern Coon
Johnson
Paul Snook
Welby Boles
HW Cavanaugh
Robert Sell
Jir If Calkins
Hugh Huston
Matt Fitzgerald
RD Farlow
J. G Schonberger
B R Wicemers
John P Anderson
Marvin Kruchten
Plover Library Board
F. E. Broadwell
George Corey
A. J. Shaw
J. H. Bucher
DuBois Jones
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Kansas City
South
R. K. DuBois
Order of the Eastern Star
Dick Bush
Barbara
Waterloo
Viola Hess
Gladys Rinard
J. M. Bush
Mover Presbyterian Church
W. Rothwell
M. E
J. Redmayne
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