Local Veterans Return and Kinship Visits Highlight Pocahontas News
Robert Koebele returns from 13 months in the Navy including six months in the Pacific and plans to help on the family farm. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. William Schueler visit Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Hammes hosts relatives from Cheltenham and Minneapolis. several Hammes family members travel to Spencer and California. extended visits include Mrs. Gilham in town and Mrs. Brumleve visiting Koebele relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Keeble
Minneapolis
Pacific
Adolph Koebele
William Schueler
Cedar Rapids
E. May
Schueler
May
Paul Hatt
Cheltenham
Maryland
M. H. Hammes
Carlinda Hammes
Phil Muehl
Redwood Falls
Minn
Arnold Muehl
Paul Hammes
Muchl
Hammes
Mate
Luke Hammes
Pamela
Spencer
W. J. Rich
San Francisco
Treasure Island
California
Walter Gilham
S. E. May
Ray Brumleve
Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters installs new officers
The regular meeting in Holy Name Hall on July 25 saw Miss Florence Schoofs become financial secretary and Mrs. A J Naughton named treasurer, with Mrs. Donna Schroeder as trustee. Non member guests included Mrs James Quinn Miss Rose Reis and Miss Margaret Schoofs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Order of Foresters
Holy Name Hall
Florence Schoofs
A. IE. Orth
A. J. Naughton
Josephine Stelpflug
Donna Schroeder
Schoofs
James Quinn
Rose Reis
Margaret Schoofs
Arthur McCartan
Verle Hudek
Alma Dunn
Tommy Wilson
J. A. Seifred
Veronica Monaghan
Jane Quinn
Robert Reiter
Marie Pavik
A. Vodraska
Infant Hurt Cutting Firewood Receives Care at Fort Dodge
Edwin Kleen one year old son of Mr and Mrs John Kleen is hospitalized at Lutheran in Fort Dodge for a foot injury from a buzz saw accident Friday at home. Right foot damaged with four toes affected. Father carried him to hospital and remained with him as he improves. Capt John Marolf and wife left for Mt Miexsant Indiana for a week with his parents before returning to Sahara Village Utah to rejoin base August 7. Mr and Mrs Robert Reiter visited Lake Okoboji weekend with Mr and Mrs Leo Shelgren of Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Edmundson
Mary Edmundson
R.N
Ek. Edmundson
Helen
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Hal R. Graham
San Antonio
Texas
Ray Bush
Graham
Yellowstone National Park
Loren Fergen
CBI
Pergen
John Elsusser
Varina
Fergens
Edwin Kleen
John He Kleen
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
John Marolf
Mt. Miexsant
Alr
Mays
George F. Marolf
Sahara Village
Utah
Marolf
M. H. Hammes
Naval Base
Robert Reiter
Lake Okwoboji
Leo Shelgren
Rolte
Dewey
James
Patricia
Long Beach
Calif
Rockville
Danville
Ill
Otto Maltzahn
Emmetsburg
Robert Johnson
Carl William
Pearl Mick
Lawrence Buck
Gilmore City
Harm Eyhusen
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Wiliam Goodchild
Clarence Cornwell
Henry Edge
Harlan Dale
Robert Lee
Richard Dean
Donald Cornwell
Mildred Enyart
Wanda Mae
Calvin Hersom
the Lakes
Janice Albertson
Forest City
J. E. Albertson
Jo Ann Meyers
C. D. van Horsen
Parkersburg
Arnold Williams
Jay Williams
W.S.C.S
W. D. Martin
Estherville
Gertrude Stewart
Los Angeles
O. D. van Horsen
George Waters
George McClelland
McClellands
Philadelphia
Penn
George
Russell Waters
Floyd Muller
Pete Muller
Illinois
Lewis Stover
Harry Herscher
Maney Stover
J. H. Eno
William Crawford
Minnie Seymour
Carlton
Shelby Glenn
Lawrence Sheldon
Dallas
J. B. Sheldon
B. W. Lathrop
Marilyn
Emmetsburg Hospital
Henry Graver
G. A. Graver
Alva Howrey
Manson
Howrey
James Albertson
James Williams
Leland
Golden
Cole
C. A. Applegate
Burbank
Birthday Dinner Honors Abraham Fielding Matthews at Home
A birthday dinner Sunday celebrated Abraham Fielding Matthews on his 89th birthday at Dr. Sarah Matthews's home. Family present included Mr. and Mrs. Dunule JM Matthews as part of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Fielding Matthews
Sarah Matthews
Dunule JM. Matthews
Byrle Waters Weds Lt. How ard Johnson in New Jersey Ceremony
Byrle V Waters daughter of Vern and Mrs Waters and Lt. Howard Johnson son of Agnes Johnson of Atlanta married at Place Community Church Lawrence Harbor New Jersey on July 19 Rev William W Webster officiated Attendants were Capt and Mrs M G Quattlebaum The bride wore a white suit with white accessories pearls and earrings and carried a red rose bouquet Johnson is stationed at Camp Kilmer after 12 years in the regular army The couple will live in New Brunswick New York following a brief honeymoon in Philadelphia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrle V. Waters
Vern Waters
Howard Johnson
Agnes Johnson
Atlanta
Georgia
Place Community Church
Lawrence Harbor
New Jersey
William W. Webster
M. G. Quattlebaum
Byrle
Mgr
Havelock High School
Broadlawns School of Nursing
Army Nurse Corps
Johnson
Regular Army
Camp Kilmer
Philadelphia
Penn
New Brunswick
N. Y
Social visit roundup from Lake City and beyond
A long list of Lake City area families including Matthews Westrum Mower and Naughton relations shared visits in Spencer and Pocahontas. Nurses trainee Deloris Keleher returned home from Mercy Fort Dodge. Sister Mmatinda and Angeline Drayeimiski noted correspondences. Several relatives travelled to Fort Dodge Omaha Denver and Cresco for visits and church duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Naughton
Dennis James
A. J. Naughton
Spencer
W. J. Martin
Martin
Peter Deiker
Frank
Carroll
Edward Polking
Lois
Janice
Breda
Deiker
Angeline Drayeimiski
Woerdehoff
Rita McDermott
Cresco
Sacred Heart
G. F. Wessling
McDermott
Momma Mredapp
Henry Ahmann
Stanley
Sioux City
Don Ahmann
Ames
Jean Westemeier
Chicago
Clara Lorge
Donohoe
George
Omaha
Margaret Scarry
Mt. Albert
Auckland
New Zealand
States
E. R. Donohoe
Pocahontas
Local residents welcome visitors and report travel updates
The article notes numerous social calls and trips around Fort Dodge Estherville and Des Moines. Families including Waters McClelland Muller Herscher Glenn Sheldon Lathrop and Howrey share visits, operations, relocations and hospital matters.
Inspection Visit Opens Pocahontas Soil Survey Effort
Representatives from several agricultural agencies visited Pocahontas County on Wednesday July 10 to conduct a preliminary inspection for a soil conservation survey. Key figures included Val Silkett state soil scientist Dr Guy P D Smith and Dr F F Regan along with Leroy Kramer who will map soil conservation survey data. The goal is to align agencies on soil type and management issues as groundwork for forming the Pocahontas county soil conservation district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Val Silkett
Soil Conservation Service
Guy PD. Smith
Bureau of Fant Industry
F. F. Regan
Agricultural Experiment Station
Iowa State College
Leroy Kramer
Fort Dodge
Thrill Days at Iowa State Fair Schedule Announced
Des Moines reports two thrill days set for August 24 and 29 at the Iowa Centennial State Fair. Secretary L. B. Cunningham said a congress of daredevils will perform head-on collisions dives and flaming stunts along with rodeo and auto races during the eight day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
L. B. Cunningham
Congress of America
Cunningham
iPyeeision
Power take offs made safer with standard equipment
Max O. Naylor states that power take offs can be safe when using standard equipment adopted in 1941. Dale Hull notes adapters align tractors and power driven machines to new standards with proper shielding, though dealers must supply the correct packages for each machine make.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max O. Naylor
Naylor
Dale Hull
Iowa State College Agricultural Engineer
Hull
Tractor Parts for Prewar Models From Local Dealers
A note on converting tractors built before 1941 to new dimensions recommends obtaining the correct parts package from the dealer handling that specific tractor make. The guidance emphasizes using the dealer of the tractor brand to ensure proper components and compatibility.
Poultry Fattening Debate Affects Finishing Practices
County extension director Max Q O Naylor argues against a final fattening period for poultry. W R Whitfield of Iowa State College notes no need for extra fattening if birds have thrived on range and steady feeding. Advise marketing heavy cockerels at about 3 4 pounds and light breeds at 2 pounds, with priority to the heaviest birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max QO. Naylor
W. R. Whitfield
Iowa State College
Naylor
Whitfield
Iowa Soybean Yield Contest Seeks Entries for 1946
Joe L. Robinson secretary of the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers association based in Ames announces hopes for a deluge of entries in the 1946 Iowa Soybean Yield Contest as prospects for a record crop improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe L. Robinson
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association
Ames
Iowa Bean Fields Promise High Yields This Year
Reported yields in Iowa promise to exceed past records in state contests. The highest Iowa yield previously stood at 38.72 bushels per acre by Bert in Grundy Center, with Illinois achieving 59.9 in 1942 and Indiana 51.9 in 1945 as top figures in their contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Robinson
Illinois
Bert Kiy
George Inghton Navy Vessel Keeps Original Form in War Years
The 5,184 ton George Inghton, once part of the New Norfolk coastal fleet, is described as the only American Psy ship not converted to a troop transport during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
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Pocahontas News
Havelock News
Benridge
Louis A. Matthews
Lake City
Vern Matthews
Kenneth Matthews
Hollis Westrum
Kenneth Mower
Dale Matthews
Matthews
Iowa State Fair
Ruthning
A. Mammoth
Wiamulic
America
Pioneer Farms
Vearly Farm Machinery
Pageant of Transportation
Ione
Midwest
Sun
Tett Tod
Ail As
Etru Ht
Jodey
Webb’s Drug Store
Rolfe, Iowa
Ness
B & B Dairy
Newton Furniture Store
Humboldt
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