Meeting minutes report fund and pool progress at Promotion event
The Promotion meeting Thursday saw Trinity veterans present and a featured feed. Chairman HE. P. Lomen led, with J. T. Grant away. Reports covered Trade Extension funds, the two week event winners, soft job games profits, and swimming pool progress led by N. A. With and C. L. Gunderson. Some warned against water contamination risks while supporters praised the enterprise. Ways and Means discussed to boost attendance, with Brinkman stepping in for absent Siefkin and a plan to raise town engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Vrheran
HE. P. Lomen
D. A. Brinkman
J. T. Grant
JL. Gunderson
Trade Extension Committee
Y. A. Wilson
N. A
C. L. Gunderson
C. J. White
White
Pilot Creek
Gravel Resting Placed On Primary 11
Cor contractor has been at work with a fleet of trucks shaping BW Gravel on Primary 11. The road damage worsened, powdery surface, but officials say the highway remains in good shape. New spillways will keep it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miatin
Otere
Mero Bose Creek
Pocahontas County Fair Heads to Fonda Next Week
The Pocahontas County Fair opens Tuesday at Fonda with strong entries in all divisions. Highlights include Merritt's 105 Ranch Rodeo with 60 head of cattle and two cowboys, a racing card across Wednesday to Friday, a midway with eight rides, and a Children’s Day on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County Fair
Fonda
Merritt
Blizzard
Pocahontas County
Garfield Hust Tag Club Meeting Noted
The Garfield Hust Tag Club will meet at the home of Mrs. A. Brinkman on Wednesday August 12. The American Legion Auxiliary plans a gathering on the same day at another location. The Presbyterian Society and Meg Arthur Vaughn are also listed for Wednesday and Thursday events in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M-Garfield
A. A. Brink
Man
Presbyteriionary Society
Arthur Vaughn
Rolfe
St Margaret’s Car nival Set for August in Rolfe
The St Margaret’s congregation hosts a town carnival in Rolfe on August 12 and 17. Supper at Tremont Hotel, dances at Pla Mor Ballroom, street attractions if weather allows, with games, bazaar, fish pond, and a big annual supper menu including fried chicken and Jolly Pie. Fort Dodge Orchestra provides music at the Tremont venue. The event aims to attract all, noting past weather issues at the Park hindered plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret's Church
Rolfe
Tremont Hotel
Pla-Mor
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Welvere
4-H Club Achievement Show Set for August 19
Plans for the first annual 4-H Club Achievement Show in Po catontis are underway for August 19. Exhibits include purebred sheep and cattle, poultry, and horses with a horse pulling contest and carb test events. Prizes total over 600, with distinguished speakers from the state federation and Iowa State College coordinating events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatontis
Everal
Bert
Court House
Ehab
Iowa State College
Wilsworth Richardson
Ehaseni
Out Women's Affairs
State Fur Baredu Federation
Murray Found Guilty of Intention and Disorderly Conduct
Gene Murray aged about 21 was brought before Mayor Brinkfist last Saturday on charges of intent and disorderly conduct stemming from the Daly 4 episode when Murray was shot by Marshal Maing as he attempted to flee. The testimony of Geo Seipel and Mrs Edegar Cornell convinced the mayor to convict, with a 20 fine and costs and the fine remitted during good behavior. Barnquist and Bradshaw of Fort Dodge defended Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Mrray
Mayer Bronkfist
Daly 4
Murray
Marshal Maing
Feat
Witne
Geo. Seipel
Brinkman
Barnquist & Bradshaw
Fort Dodge
Free Camp Opens at State Fair Grounds
A 100 acre free camp will open for Midwest vacationers at the state park during the State Fair in Des Moines from August 28 to September 4. Officials expect crowds exceeding 25,000 and offer amenities including water electricity shower baths stores and post office service. Educational and entertainment programs run daily with reduced campers tickets and concessions cited as economical. Local residents including C R Bowen and families are noted in weeklong outings and visitors from Minnesota Wisconsin and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Des Moines
Midwest
Iowa Old Age Assistance Funds and Tax Collections Highlight 1935 Review
Iowa officials report 1935 old age assistance totaled 1 826 966 15, with 304 000 remitted by employers and 1 174 500 from the Federal Social Security Board. About 29 584 residents receive monthly warrants averaging 14 68, and potential aid could rise if full tax collection occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ta. Ave
Pocahontas County
Byron G. Allen
Iowa
Old Ave Assistance Commission
Alten
Commission
Federal Social Security Board
T. A. Mailien
Department Ce Lupy
Daveet Cchsis
Mr. Mailien
Birth and funeral notice for Hobin Teatd of Rolfe
Hobin as he was affectionately known by his parents and near ones died Sunday evening August 2 1986 at the home east of Rolfe at Vaso aged 16 months and two days. Born Sept U E Sc doctors found a congenital heart condition but efforts to save him continued with medical care. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home with Reverend Lester presiding and interment in Clinton Garfield Cemetery. He leaves his parents a sister and numerous relatives including Min and Mrs John A Heald of Rolfe Nora Cleaver of Anita and three uncles and aunts. Out of town mourners listed include Amy Turley Laurens Walter Turley Bradgate and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wesley Teatd
Walter W. Ileald
Rolfe
Vaso
Hobin
Robbe
Hlappier and
Fuller
Min
John A. Hieald
Old Latentary Barn Sold and Dismantled for Westward Move
The old civery barn on Broad Street near the M and St. Tie depot was sold to Floyd Callon and Albert Wolfe. They plan to dismantle the structure and move the lumber to their town west of Rolfe. The building, unused for years, reduces a fire hazard but leaves another hole in the street. The lot remains under the same ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civery
Broad Street
M. & St. Tie
Floyd Callon
Albert Wolfe
Rolfe
Local residents visit Fort Dodge and Mt. Horeb area
Mr. and Mrs. Gee Weible and family spent Sunday at the David Heidt home in Hunmtbeldt Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. C. Chapman and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Pease were Fort Dodge callers Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. RB. Bowen
Yemplar Park
Spirit
Babe
Ernest Sime
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Randall Melson
Ueb Jones
North Twis Lake
A. A. Brinkman
Benton County
Gee. Weible
David Heidt
Hunmtbeldt
C. 2
Chapman
Loren Pease
Fort Dodge
Garfield Go-Getters Meet at Gwendolyn Nelson Home
Members gathered July 30 at Gwendolyn Nelsons home with roll call about the exhibit on Achievement Day. Margaret Virginia White spoke on spoilage. Demonstrations by Mary Van Ives, Mary Beth Brinkman on tomato juice and jelly. Lunch served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Gwendolyn Nelson
Margaret Virginia White
Mary van Ives
Mary Beth Brinkman
H. D. Brinkman
Mark Hosier
Lucile White
Rural electrification Q and A for Pocahontas County
County agent Schmuecker answers REA based questions on a proposed rural electrification project. Topics cover rates fixed charges membership fees wiring costs and liability for on property damage with the cooperative owning and operating the highline system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmuecker
Pocahontas County
Schmeecker
REA. Qi
Coopera Althe
Cooperative Assection
St. John's Bazaar and Supper Approaching in Gilmore City
Local notes report St. John's bazaar and supper in Gilmore City set for Tuesday evening. Visitors include Rev. Jersing Thompson and Joyce from Burr Oak and families from Bradgate Alexander Paynesville Armstrong and Armstrong. A Methodist ice cream social on the lawn raised about 6.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
Methodist Church
Chester Bliven
John Dietrich
Elden
Paynesville
Minn
John Hendricks
W. H. Roberts
Raymond Rogers
St. Paul
W. R. Rogers
Wim. Beek
Armstrong
C. A. Nicoson
Robby Nicoson
Bone
Orlando Wangberg
Orlando Wangberg, Wife and Daughter of Brycelin, Minn
Old Timers Versus Rolfe Players In Friday Softball Showdown
Friday night features Rolfe’s Jimmy Sennett on the mound facing a lineup of old timers including Ralph Utterson Warren Freeman Elm Sanding Geo Jeffies and Lefty Graves. Catchers include Frank Cornwell Bd Pollock and Dutch Sanding with Telmer Sime out likely. A second game between Manson and Rolfe is possible with 10 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Jimmy Sennett
Jimmy
Frank Cornwell
Bd Pollock
Dutch Sanding
Eddie Duffy
Corn Still Languishe s for Lack of Moisture
A read readable weather update notes continued drought with limited moisture and cooler days. It reports minimal rainfall in the local area while Southern Iowa sees heavier falls. corn progress remains stalled and pastures lack feed though threshing nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Des Moines
Local Presbyterian Meeting and Social Roundup
The Presbyterian Missionary Society will meet at the home of Mrs Arthur Vaughn Aue. Weekend visits include Ray Was and Irene Whitehouse of Grimes staying with John Wax. Community members visited relatives in Park Rapids and Fort Dodge while others toured Chicago and Indiana. The D M T Woman's Club set Aug 11 for officer elections with a program by Arthur Vaughn and others. The Methodist Ladies Aid Kensington met with a piano recital and poems followed by lunch at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Arthur Vaughn Aue
Ray
Irene Whitehouse
Grimes
John Wax
Emma Horton
Park Rapids
Minn
Jennie Pollock
Gardena
Cal
Geo. Weible
Lewis Paulson
Motherville
Fred Ballard
Robert
Fort Dodge
W. H. Strickler
Chris Knudsen
Jeanette Knudsen
Knudsen
D. M. T. Woman's Club
Arthur Vaughn
Thos. Dives
Zelda Snyder
Leslie Struthers
Art Mickaleck
B. C. Lehnus
Bk. D. G. Weiland
Edward
Mr. Weiland
Emil Weiland
Hanover
Iowa
Alta
von- Schonnen
Germany
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Kensington
Circle No. 2
W. P. Wheeler
Vera DeVaul
Christibel Bronotti
Virginia Lou Calligan
Martin Christensen
LaVerne and Rolfe End Rough Softball Match In Nine
LaVerne failed to start strong but rallied to score five runs while Rolfe led by Cain Peterson and Heathman. Rolfe pitchers Nelson and Hood held LaVerne in check as Cornwell and Heathman connected for key two base hits. Final score reflected Rolfe’s stronger hitting and solid fielding in a nine inning game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laverne
Cone
I LaVerne
Cain
Peterson
Rickard
Leon
Hood
Dillon
Cornwell
Jasep Heathman
Bower Heathman
Rolfe
Gettone
Pete Nelson
Stanley Nelson
Stanley
Oan
Tete
Smith
Wesley Peterson
Wolfe
Warmerte
Aisane Cornwell
Suolzonvos
Hanek
Uweathine
DuBois
Light and Heat From Corn Stalks Towa State College Study
A cited study from Iowa State College proposes generating light and heat for rural homes from gas produced by corn stalks through fermentation or destructive distillation. Tests indicate 10 000 to 20 000 cubic feet of gas per ten days. fermentation viewed as most practical for farms. Gas could heat or power electricity, with nitrogenous sewage aiding production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Sara
B. Jacobs
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Towa State College
Sentific
Jacobs
Iowa State College
Altho
Sida
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Fguorlon Club
Serury
Wo Siefkin
Minute Men
Mark Conllusion
Palmer
Ehaipoian
Kmontas County
ST. Margaret's
Falr
OLD Lantatare
REA
ROLEE
Friday Niguie
Rolepe
Pacy
Bradywate
Humbold
Bryan
Oaline
Humboldt
St Cck
Malcol
Chillys
Bradgate
Hortman
Anderson
Olerieh
Tainholdt
Malcolm
Hoffman
Debisworth
Cooper
Boaéenre
Abe Bradgate
Marjorie Lewis
Aoeth
J.C. Guodersag
Milene Elliott
Minneapolis
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