Rolfe Local News Highlights Local Lit and Visits
Rolfe notes Robert Bruce in Emmetsburg on legal business and Mike Sime in Rolfe to visit his Sime brothers. Congregational and missionary events dot the week with church delegates traveling to Jefferson and Dows, plus a 20th anniversary sale promotion for Cook’s Paints. Community clubs meet in Rolfe with program items and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bruce
Emmetsburg
Mike Sime
Duncombe
Rolfe
Telmer
Ernest Sime
J. W. Mahood
Pacific Palisades
Calif
T. S. Bassett Monay
Fred Kerns
Harold O’neall
Plover
Guy Kerns
J. R. McIntire
Mayeblle Ryen
N. G. Ryen
Emma Hansen
Fort Dodge
Eagle Grove
B. C. Rudolfson
J. T. Grant
C. W. Siefkin
J. H. Brinkman
Jefferson
Seventh Avenue North
Johnson Seeks Republican Nomination For County Auditor
Lawrence C. Wheeler travels to Brooklyn with Mrs. Wheeler and their son as they visit her ailing father. Frank Foster and Fay Wax accompany the trip, traveling from Ames for the weekend visit. The message includes a political announcement from 55 God Roy A. Johnson of Pocahontas seeking the Republican primary nomination for county auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God Roy A. Johnson
Pocahontas
Lawrence C. Wheeler
Brooklyn
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings Apr 2 3 1934
Pocahontas county Iowa board adjourned April 2 due to no quorum and reconvened April 3 1934 with five members present. They adopted a resolution to compromise delinquent personal property taxes from 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1932 and 1933 dog tax totaling more than payable, setting a 150 payment. The minutes note various motions approvals including funds allocations for C W A projects and numerous county fund disbursements and reimbursements for road and relief programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supervisors
Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas County
R. L. Hudek
Ben Fischer
Geo. W. Ferrguson
J. D. Fitzgerald
Clarence Jensen
Ferguson
Fischer
Hudek
Fitzgerald
Jensen
Honorable
R. A. Gulbranson
R. A. Gulbrans
Farm Bureau
Alta Boles
E. C. VanAlstine
Harry Wegele
Jessie Tedler
Joe
Harriett Fitzgerald
Fern Griffin
Yessie Halleck
Herman
Anne Davidson
Wilbur Kendall
Dell Hutchinson
Emanuel Hronek
L. F. Fitzgerald
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
H. L. Patterson
Aye
General County
Pocahontay County
Birthday party honors Harold Q Neall in Plover
Readers in Plover report a surprise birthday party for Harold Q Neall on a Wednesday evening with neighbors staging the event and all describing it as a fine time. The item notes multiple local families hosting and visiting, with various residents mentioned throughout the week.
Plover School Carnival Generates Substantial Funds
The Friday event combined a waffle supper and an auditorium show raising nearly 108 dollars for the 23 Plover students eligible for the Iowa City state music contest on May 25. Highlights included old-time fiddlers, singing, dancing, skits, a mock wedding, games, booths, and a dance in the main building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Jake Gretcen
Harry Knisely
Forrest Sanders
Warren Heathman
Sally Rand
Pat" Heathman
Happy Homemakers Club Holds April Meeting
The 4 H Club notes report the April session at Dorothy and Harriett Climpson home with nineteen members. Kathleen Bucher elected librarian. Dorothy Climpson named delegate to Ames. discussion on future plays and health exercises. next meeting set for May 19 at Evelyn Nicols home.
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Happy Homemakers Club
Dorothy and
Harriett Climpson
Kathleen Bucher
Mather Simonson
St. John
Dorothy Rothwell
Dorothy Climpson
Ames
Embers
Weather and farming notes from April report
The April section notes cold weather hindering spring housecleaning and bus storms. Despite the chill, tree budding has slowed and fruit crops are expected to be safe from frost once blossoms appear.
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Lawa
Player Male Quartet Performs at Pocahontas Church Event
The Player Male Quartet formed by J Edward Tehnus Warren Heath Lawrence Pirkins and DeWayne Henderson sang at a Presbyterian church program in Pocahontas last Sunday evening. A large audience attended including Mr and Mrs G L Sanders Mr and Mrs G S Shaw Rev and Mrs Walter Rothwell Mr and Mrs C R Henderson S T Grove Mrs Ida Forney Miss Clara Everson Mrs Mary Whitney Mr and Mrs W J Johnson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Wax
Grimes
Lawrence Wheeler
Rolfe
Brooklyn
Harold Q’neall
Marion Ham
Leota
Raymond Altenberger
Floyd Struthers
Alex Struthers
George Roush
Mallard
Clarence Eppelsheimer
Karlene
C. D. Ferguson
George Seipel
T. R. Jones
Fred Forsythe
H. F. Knapp
Emmetsburg
Corwith
Evelyn Snook
Otto Wegele
Mr. Rousch
Harry Wegele
Ole Hoff
Geneva Hoff Gjelke
Rochester
Minn
Hoff
M. L Helvig
Clear Lake
Graettinger
Lake Park
Fred McLaughlin
LaPorte City
John Henderson
Marian Hoffert
Pocahontas
G. A. Everson
Nene
Birt Osking
Merwin der
State Teachers’ College
Iowa Falls
G. L. Sanders
Forrest
A. QO. Garlock
Glenn Pinkham
Hardy
George Heathman
Lida DeWolf
G. L. Virier
A. Mekwen
Mary Dee
Robert Mekwen
Robert Pollock
Our City
A. W. Hess
Spencer
Howard Knight
Havelock
Phil Martin
Jacob Smith
Mary Whitney
Whitney
Clara Everson
Mrs. Johnson
Presbyterian Church
J. Horsman
Lucinda Triggs
W. Kerns
Paul Kerns
Des Moines
Morris Northrop
Cedar Rapids
Kerns
W. P. Rohrback
Walter Rothwell
Raymond Henderson
Fort Dodge
Jefferson
W. J. Johnson
Ed Wiegaman
Garnett
Auburn
W. R. Mer
J. H. Horsman
T. P. Comer
Grand Lodge
Roy Henderson
Belmond
West Bend
Lorraine Leichteig
Martinsdale
Florence
Dorcas Stearns
Dorcas
Fart Hosier
John Deere Plow Co
Waterloo
A. C. Peterson
J. H. Gembler
P. J
Geo. S. Shaw
Bucher
Shaw
Frank Shaw
Iowa City
Pleayer
J Edward Tehnus
Warren Heathman
Lawrence Pirkins
DeWayne Henderson
G. S. Shaw
C. R. Henderson
S. T. Grove
Ida Forney
Edna Zeck Injured in School Door Glass Incident
Miss Edna Zeck was badly cut when her forearm pierced a double-swing door while pushing against glass with a book in hand. Forrest Sanders helped another student through, causing the injury that required several stitches. She returned to school the next day and helped with the carnival parts Friday evening.
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Edna Zeck
Forrest Sanders
Edna
A Garden for Every Family Slogan Boosts Community Gardens
Dr G G Butler of Rolfe and supervisor Ben Fischer of Palmer appoint a committee to secure ground seeds and seed potatoes for needy families. The program, statewide, aims to make families self sufficient through subsistence gardens under the Pocahontas County Emergency Relic Committee.
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G. G. Butler
Rolfe
Ben Fischer
Palmer
Pocahontas County
Anton Mackovets
Messrs. Fischer and Butler
R. E. DuBoise
C. B. Miller
J. H. Pollock
Prayer Presbyterian Church Notes and Schedule Changes
Prayer Presbyterian Church notes Pastor Rev Walter Rothwell outlines service times with Sunday School at 10:30 and Morning Worship at 11:30. Weekly Bible Study class Tuesday at 7:30 and note of schedule change beginning May 1 to 10 am services and 11 am Sunday school. May 13 is Mothers Day. April 30 marks end of first church year month. supporters urged to pay one twelfth of pledges to aid expenses.
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Isaac
Jacob
Plover Methodist Church Notes Pastor Bartz Event Postponement
Church notes show Rev. Harold Y. Bartz as pastor with activities including Sunday School, Epworth League meetings, and a Bible Story Telling Contest. A district meeting on May 1 is postponed, and the Home Minsjoftary Society will meet that day. Readers urged to report subscription payments to correct errors.
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Fort Dodge
Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Farnhamville
Hannah Miller
Young People's Work
Marion Bruce
H. F. Olerich
Carrie Chapman Catt
Iowa
C. J. Morrison
Q. B. Fuller Jr
Plover Methodist Church
Harold Y. Bartz
Epwort League
Jocal
Aiiay
Evenme
Mayo
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Isans Jensen
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
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J. A. Schroeder
W. J. Bartosh
J. A. Hudek
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W. Gilchrist
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E. A. Rude
W. J. Musil
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Geo. O. Hauck
P. Young
Hinite
Chas. Battershell
E. Crouse
Dahl Meat Market
C. M. Wheb
Knight’s Variety Store
W. Brazier
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Adalyn Parris
Butler Parris
Labor
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Nixon Variety
Shimon Drug Co
John Whitman
L. J. Hartman
Geo. W. Keuck
H. C. Goodyear
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J. V. Poduska
C. R. Peterson
Fred Peters
Emmett Fitzgerald
G. W. E. Johnson
Gerd M. Peters
Herman H. Assing
L. L. Egli
Tod B. J. Becker
Barney Waters
W. J. Wolf
Oscar Lundberg
Lug Waller Brooks
Obert Ryen
Charles Booge
Loh Elmer Ryen
Joe Murphy
Lou Martin Rebhuhn
H. H. Thomas
Henry G. Aden
Walter Nelson
Everett Nelson
Herman Haubben
Standard Supply Co
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I. H. Brokaw
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R. & M. Chevrolet Co
Brogotti Implement Co
Jas. H. Horsman
H. F. Kirchner & Son
Myott Bros
Lir J. &. Rickard
A. A. Birkins
A. A. Firkins
H. R. Pulley
Fred Homuth
A. Cooklin
J. W. Bartosh
Eccles
Tin Shop
O. T. Olsen
R. J. George
Sam Davis
Rapidry
Cook Paint and Varnish Company
Armorcote
Cook’s
Clothespins
Div
Perozen
Velvay
Arrow Adler
W. J
Bernt
Florence K
Farrow
O. B. Olena
Silly
Erieh
J. E. Bryant
Johnson Seed
Acorn
E. Young
Bay Mare
Steel
Jamesway
A. Simonson
Ing Row
Y. H. D. Brinkman
Stromberg Hatchery
Rolf
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