Des Moines Township Junior Senior Banquet Sets Sail
The Des Moines Township School held its junior senior banquet Tuesday at 6 bells in the ship's salon. The harbor themed evening featured a gang plank entrance with ships and anchors, a dinner by junior mothers served by sophomores, and a toast program led by Captain Zeman. They later traveled to Pocahontas to see Madam Curie.
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Des Moines Township
Zeman
Andors Aweigh
Lehnus
Heathman
Roberts
Johansen
DeBoer
Pocahontas
Madam Curie
James Hronek Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Pocahontas County
Oe James Hronek declares his run for sheriff in Pocahontas County, subject to Republican primary voters in June. The announcement frames the campaign around party support and primary decision.
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Pocahontas County
Keeping Farm Machinery in Shape with Proper Grease
This note advises checking all grease fittings grease cups and oil holes before field work. Ensure every bearing is greased replace damaged loose Zerk fittings and install Zerk fittings in grease cup caps such as on the pitman bearing of the mower.
Bon Ton Bridge Club Luncheon Held at Blessing Home
The Bon Ton bridge club met at Mrs. M. T. Blessing home for a one o'clock luncheon and an afternoon of cards. Auction was played at three tables with Mrs. L. R. Davidson winning high score and Mrs. B. C. Rudolphson taking the low.
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Bon Ton Bridge Club
M. T. Blessing
L. R. Davidson
B. C. Rudolfson
Local Social Club Luncheon and Bridge Prizes Awarded
The Double Six Contract Club met at Mrs. R G Hunter home for a 1 PM luncheon and played contract bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs. M W Webb and Mrs. T D Jones. The Justamere bridge club gathered at Mrs. Duncan Grant home with high score won by Mrs. T D Jones and low by Mrs. Harold Gordon. A postponed American Home study club meeting is set for April 28 at Mrs. John Gunderson’s country home. P E O Chapter FA met at Mrs. Orvan Olerich’s home with a program on Women in the News and plans for May 9 at Mrs. C J White.
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Double Six
R. G. Hunter
W. M. Obrecht
Ed Duffy
Harold Gordon
M. W. Webb
T. D. Jones
Justamere Bridge Club
Duncan Grant
GC. Sampers
Low
American Home Study Club
John Gunderson
A. A. Firkins
P.E.O
Goodwill Industries Seeks Support For Help
Sioux City Goodwill Industries asks for donations of discarded articles to aid handicapped workers and improve social conditions. With no tax funds or endowment, the group relies on community aid and bags from Rev. C. R. Buckwalter for information or truck pickups.
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Goodwill Industries
Sioux City
C. R. Buckwalter
Family Should Help Soldiers Adjustment After War
Health department urges families to support returning veterans as they transition to civilian life. It notes many face difficulty reintegrating and that family stability aids mental health, suggesting gradual career rebuilding from a simple starting point.
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State Health Department
Department
Partment
Birthday party honors Mrs Wilson with bridge fun
Mrs G G Butler entertained 12 ladies on Saturday for Mrs N A Wilson's birthday. High bridge scores went to Mrs Glyde Brinkman Mrs T S Clark Brad gate and Mrs Wilson. A lighted birthday cake on an antique crystal stand drew cheers at 5 pm luncheon.
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G. G. Butler
N. A. Wilson
Bridge
Glyde Brinkman
T. S. Clark
Bradgate
Wilson
Trinity Lutheran Church Service and Activities Schedule
J O Wangberg pastor leads morning worship at 9 30 with theme The Condition of the Christian Life in the World based on John 16 16 22 Sunday school at 10 30 Luther League at 8 p m Catechism class meets Saturday at 1 45 p m Girls choir at 3 p m and prayer meeting every Thursday evening at the church
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Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wangberg
Luther League
Presbyterian Church Schedule Led by Pastor Schneck
The Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. A Sunday school workers conference is set for Monday evening. The choir meets Thursday evening at the usual time.
Nain Lutheran Church Schedules Parish Activities
Emery L. Petersen pastor leads choir practice Thursday at 8 in the parsonage. Confirmation class Saturday at 2 30 pm. Sunday school at 10 15 am and morning worship at 11 am. Lutheran society meets at Albert Hermansen’s home Tuesday evening May 2 at 8.
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Nain
Methodist Church Services Schedule and Events
Rev C R Buckwalter leads Sunday School at 10 15 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m The Gideons speak for 15 minutes during the service Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m A slide program titled Chinas Changing West Social hour follows Choir practice Thursday evening of next week
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THE
Methodist Church
C. R. Buckwalter
Gideons
China
West
Thanks for the kind remembrances during my hospital stay
Clara Myerson thanks all who sent ecards or flowers while she was in the hospital expressing heartfelt gratitude and appreciation.
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Clara Myerson
Card of Thanks for the death of husband and father
The family expresses heartfelt thanks for the flowers gifts and sympathy shown after the death of their husband and father. Special thanks to the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society for serving lunch.
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Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Simon Simonson
Sterling Simonson
Kenneth Markham
The Closed Door senior class play staged April 20–21
The senior class presented The Closed Door on April 20 and 21 to large audiences under Supt G B De Boer. Bettie DeVaul played Louise Grey with Portia her lawyer sister Shirley Heathman. The cast included Irene Jergens as Mrs Mudge Tom Malamphy as Dr Winslow Harrison Roberts as Roger Winslow Arnold Zeman as Guy Graves Eugenia Fanning as Edie Betty Ann Struthers as Mrs Langwell and others. Proceeds funded new stage equipment including a davenport and chair.
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Supt
G. B. de Boer
Louise Grey
Bettie DeVaul
Portia
Shirley Heathman
Jean Johansen
Mrs. Mudge
Irene Jergens
Izzy Cohen
Jimmy Spencer
Grey
Dr. Winslow
Tom Malamphy
Roger Winslow
Harrison Roberts
Louise
Guy Graves
Arnold Zeman
Chicago
Edie
Eugenia Fanning
Langwell
Betty Ann Struthers
Lawrence Hovland
Second grade crafts and birthday party recollections
The class made tissue flowers with finger paints and apple blossoms in art. Mrs. Peterson filled three days of teaching while Mrs. Nielsen was absent. Students created a poster figure for the opening story. Marlene Schmidt hosted a birthday party after school Monday with Miss Lehnus present. Marlene is eight. Bobby Kirchner gave treats during the week for his ninth birthday.
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Mrs. Peterson
Nielsen
Marlene Schmidt
Miss Lehnus
Marlene
Bobby Kirchner
School Page Hallmarks of a Busy Week
Fourth grade crafted vegetable men while fifth grade students formed pussy willows in art class. Fifth grade English produced application letters with several very good examples. Sixth and seventh grades start a science project on the movie industry and the eighth grade joins in. Readings include new books this week led by Trooper the U. S. Army Dog.
Junior High Declamatory Contest Winners Named
The junior high held a declamatory contest on Friday April 21 in the high school auditorium. Oratorical winners Donna Capesius and Burl Lehnus placed first and second. dramatic winners Yvonne Osking and Laurel Lehnus. humorous winners Bruce Fischer and Mary Meisenbach. interpretative winners Jerry Majorowicz and Billy Le. Judges were Misses Camino and Bourson and Mrs. DeBoer.
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Donna Capesius
Burl Lehnus
Mary Ellen
Violet Fisher
Laurel Lehnus
Judas Iscariot
Genevieve Majorowicz
Yvonne Osking
Bruce Fisher
Billy Henderson
Ruby
Kenneth Lehnus
Mary Meisenbach
Billy We
Jerry Majorowicz
Willie
Mary Lou Marine
Camino and Bourson
DeBoer
Donna Capecius
Bruce Fischer
Billy le
War Bonds Your Way to Back Your Country's Incident
War bonds information urges citizens to support national defense, outlining purchase methods and the purpose of funding military efforts. Officials emphasize patriotic duty and collective sacrifice through financial bonds to sustain wartime operations.
Drake Relays Will Feature College Stars
Des Moines reports a star lineup for the thirty fifth Drake Relays led by All-Americans Bob Steuber Price Brookfield and Bob Kurland. The event runs April 28 29 with high school day Friday and the guest list includes L W Alken Buddy Young Bob Kelley and Bill Beile. Easton notes seven Big Ten schools entered plus Big Six and MVC teams as strong as Cornelius Warmerdam and Don Welcher.
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Des Moines
Bob Steuber
Price Brookfield
Bob Kurland
Steuber
Iowa
Kurland
Oklahoma A. & M
Brookfield
Seahawk
L. W. Alken
Ilinois
Buddy Young
Bob Kelley
Purdue University
Bill Beile
Drake
Easton
Don Welcher
Welcher
Corn Freeze Sparks Farmers Debate Over Sales
A county meeting debated corn sales under government orders. A farmer challenged payment rules while LeRoy Nelson urged court tests to clarify the issue. Others warned individuals could face Army action if voluntary measures fail. Ellis projected quick compliance without undue sacrifice, leading to removal of sales restrictions.
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CPA
LeRoy Nelson
Nelson
AAA
Ellis
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Mrs. Hovland
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Pfc
Richard D. Hovland
Camp Forest
Tenn
Nels Pedersen
Omaha
Nebr
C. C. Hovland
Humboldt
Sterling I. Simonson
Rodman
Kida Simonson
L. M. Paulson
Mrs. Duncan Grant
Mrs. Butler
Mrs. Wilson
Women’s Association
Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church
Marvin Turley
J. C. Damborg
A. D. Cleal
George Beckord
G. A. Everson
Nurses’ Association
Thomas Diggs
A.L.D. Club
Hunt
James Hunt
Francis Perigal
Ed Wieland
E. C. Heard
C. J. Club
C.J. Club
Lena Vaughn
E. A. Johnson
Clagg
Hide & Fur Co
Fort Dodge
L. D. Perrigo, Rolfe
Wtf
Rolfe
Walter Woodin
Sorrel Mare
Frank Murray
Francis Hood
Reinbeck
C. W. Reese
Rawson Spray Service
Pocahontas, Ia
Walter Wg
Mi. S
Conrad G. Majorowicz
Enco
Bojnel Department
S. Street
Fultz
Music Records, Instruments
Cer
Music Supply
Charles Miller
Eddie J. Aden
Fullerton Lumber
HeeHaw News
JT. Grant & Son
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