Sunday School Association Meeting Notes and Reports
An Iowa Sunday School Association session at Laurens reviewed attendance and offered suggestions and talks. The program included a Wednesday forenoon service at the Modern Mission School and a Wednesday evening devotion led by Rev Lease, with report summaries from the treasurer and superintendent and a total of funds received noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajnty Sunday School Association
G Laureng
Iowa
Hutton
Myitsy
Winterstein
Blandard
Walter Hutton
J. A. Peterson
Leasier
O. B. Atkinson
Lease
Pocahontas County Convention Urges Standard County Goals
Delegates approve committees reports, audit funds, and propose an $8.84 deficit be covered by subscriptions and free offerings during the convention. They name Grace Eaton as official delegate to the 1917 state convention and call for fifty county attendees, with a Tour Institute planned post convention to reach Sunday school workers. The hymn of thanks to Laurens and a $100,000 endowment drive for aged veteran care are noted, plus Sunday service plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Peterson
Rev. L. Shaw
Miss Henderson
Pocahontas County
Grace A. Eaton
Laurens
W. A. Winterstein
Minnie Epplesheimer
Baton, Secy
Treas
Injured Farm Worker Hit by Colt Kick
Julius Hansen living south of Rolfe sustained facial injuries from a kick by a three year old colt while at the barn harnessing up last Friday morning. The blow crushed the nose and broke a cheek bone. Dr Hollis dressed the wound and Hansen is expected to recover in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Hansen
Rolfe
Wedding of Miss Marcella Hart and Louis Schoenberger
Miss Hart and Louis Schoenberger wed at St. Margaret’s Church Rolfe on Tuesday April 17 at 7:00. Rev J M Mallinger officiated. They plan a short trip then reside on the Lee MacVey farm north of Plover. Hart is daughter of B J Hart. Schoenberger is son of Geo Schoenberger Des Moines township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcella Hart
Louis Schoenberger
St. Margaret's Catholic Church
Rolfe
J. M. Mallinger
Lee MacVey
Plover
Miss Hart
B. J. Hart
Schoenbergers
Geo. Schoenberger
Des Moines
Lfe
Presbyterian Church to Call Rev R D Echlin as Pastor
The Presbytery has favorably passed on inviting Rev. R. D. Echlin of Storm Lake to assume the Rolfe church pastorate, with indications he will accept. He has moved household goods to the Manse and plans to become a Rolfe citizen. he will fill the pulpit next Sunday morning and evening as supply. Regular pastorate starts the following Sunday. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor proceed as usual. all are invited to worship. A harvest is due if gleaners can be found. Uncle Sam remark notes a seven billion dollar figure and a brisk pace ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Macdonald
J. E. Schnug
John Johnson
E. D. Bloom
Epworth
R. D. Echlin
Storm Lake
New Serial Manager Debuts Patria With Vernon Castle
Obrecht of The Scenic starts the serial Patria on Friday May 4 starring Mrs Vernon Castle in the lead role. The film emphasizes patriotism and preparedness with themes of love and forgiveness and has drawn large crowds in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obrecht
The
Vernon Castle
Des Moines
Rolfe
New Judge Appointed by Governor Harding
Governor Harding appoints James Deland of Storm Lake as the district judge to replace Judge Coyle who moved to another district. Buena Vista County has long held the district judgeship, while Pocahontas County has never had a judge, reflecting local political clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
James Deland
Storm Lake
Coyle
Buena Vista County
Lot Thomas
F. H. Helsell
A. D. Baille
Helsell
Pocahontas County
Final Board of Review Meeting on Assessments Next Tuesday
The final board of review will meet next Tuesday evening for grievances. Property should be valued at cash worth, with 80 percent of that value used for safety. If your property is over or under assessed, speak up or stay silent accordingly. An indignation meeting will follow next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Universal service urged to back patriotic war effort
In a stirring editorial tone the piece calls for universal military service, condemns volunteer slacking, and argues Congress should enact compulsory service. It highlights Captain Kenny as a skilled recruiter but says true mobilization requires national obligation and justice for young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
George
Army
Franklin R. Kenny
United States Army
Chicago
Kenney
Decoration Day Arrangements by the W R C
The W R C met to arrange Decoration Day activities appointing committees for finance, speaker, band, decorations, program, and conveyance. Members urge honoring veterans with garlands and flowers, recalling fallen soldiers and the Unknown, with readings and prayers alongside the Grand Army of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Webb
Marion Bruce
Grand Army of the Republic
Clean-Up Week Urges Townwide Effort
The Woman's Club with local boys plans a week of cleanup next week. Residents are urged to place recyclable items at the rear for collection on Saturday May 5. Ashes and bulky items are excluded. failure may trigger city removal at the owner’s cost. Mayor W A Kelley endorses the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
W. A. Kelley
Eastern Stars Plan Meetings and Banquet
The notice calls for a practice session next Monday evening April 80th and a regular meeting Friday evening with initiation work and a banquet. Members are urged to attend for the occasion. Carranza’s neutrality is described as likely to provoke another dispute in plain terms.
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Helen
Idmount
Bumber
Weived
Oes
Grach A. Baton
Sevy
B. Atkinson
Roll
Kret
Grage A. Eaton
Ferguson
Por Y Eenondary
Holliday
Swanson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev
Womans Club
Presbyterian Church Notes
Sam
Woman’s Relief Corps
Carranza
United States
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