Stag Dinner Honors Herb Jones and Community Gatherings
A stag dinner at E J Struthers home July 29 honors Herb Jones who left Friday for California. Attendees include Lawrence Bloomcamp Shorty Cribbs G W Baldwin Bill Matteson Milton Fisher J C Olerich Chris Knudson and E J Struthers. The American Legion Auxiliary plans a meeting August 10 at Mrs L M Graham’s home. Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid met July 29 hosted by Mrs Telmer Sime with program led by Rev J O Wangberg and members Te next meeting is August 12 at Mrs P M Peterson. The Birthday club surprised Mrs Satie Quigley with a party at Mrs M M Burroughs home. Bill McIntire was celebrated by friends before entering army service. Petty Officer Clinton Jones of Minneapolis joined in. Rolfe ladies Golf Auxiliary met at the club house for luncheon followed by auction. Pre-nuptial shower honored Islea Ricklefs with 85 guests at Presbyterian church parlor featuring music and readings. Mrs W D Hauck hosted two-table bridge on July 29. Susan Jones celebrated a third birthday hosted by Mrs Curtis Jones with seven children and mothers attending.
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E. J. Struthers
Herb Jones
California
Struthers
Chris Knudson
Lawrence Bloomcamp
Shorty Cribbs
Manson
G. W. Baldwin
Bill Matteson
Milton Fisher
J. C. Olerich
Herbert Jones
E. 3. Struthers
Trinity Aid Society
Lime Home
Telmer Sime
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Luther Thompson
Verna Ryen
Clara Everson
J. O. Wangberg
P. M. Peterson
Bill McIntire
Pocahontas Pool
Pocahontas Country Club
Bill
Clinton Jones,snr
Minneapolis
Islea Ricklefs
Presbyterian Church
Gwen Nelson Lee
Rachel Wiegman
C. E. Boyce
Miss Rickless
Mr. Graeber
Margery Thompson
Gwen Lee
Mary von Tves
Vera Behrendsen
Berniece Sed- Yacek
Helen Monaghan
Velda Stumph
Susan Jones
Letters From Rolfe Boys in Service in Cuba
A reader from Guantanamo Bay Cuba July 31 1942 writes from the U S S Greer a destroyer about a fractured left hand and navy care he will return to sea soon after two months in the hospital he wishes luck to friends back home signed William Baade
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the Arrow
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Navy
O.K
U.S.S. Greer
William Baade
Oats yield tops state contest in Pocahontas county
Casper Shimon reports a yield of 92.6 bushels per acre on a 16 acre field with the Control oats variety. The county average was 81 bushels per acre and 87 pounds per bushel. Shimon won the Pocahontas county championship in the 1941 state corn growing contest.
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Casper Shimon
Shimon
Pocahontas County
Building for feed business expansion near Beckord's Hatchery
The Fuller building just north of Beckord's Hatchery is being painted and repaired and will be used by Beckords for their enlarged feed business.
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Beckord
Beckords
Funeral Thanks For George E Marble of Drumright Oklahoma
Sincere thanks extend to all who assisted in funeral services for the late George E Marble of Drumright Oklahoma Your help was appreciated during this time of sorrow Signed Mrs George E Marble Mr and Mrs Earl L Chambers Mary A Chambers
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George E. Marble
Drumright
Oklo
Earl L. Chambers
Mary A. Chambers
Methodist Church announces revival with regular services
E. J. Plummer, pastor, invites all to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Choir practice is Thursday evening. After two Sundays of vacation, regular services resume Sunday. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
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THE
Methodist Church
E. J. Plummer
Red Cross Field Rep Visits Area and Calls for Volunteers
Red Cross notes field representative Miss Martha J. McConville met local and county chairmen and offered helpful suggestions. Activities highlight 84 year old Elizabeth Lucas in 672 clothing items, a First Aid success story, and ongoing sewing and knitting drives with rising winter quotas.
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Martha J. McConville
National Red Cross
Elizabeth B. Lucas
American Red Cross
Betwen
St. Louis
Red Cross
Trinity Lutheran confirms Wangberg as pastor this Sunday
Confirmation service at 10 30 a m with 10 a m Sunday school and Bible classes. Communion service at 8 p m. Catechism class Saturday at 1 00 p m. Junior choir at 3 00 p m. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs P M Peterson Wednesday August 12. An offering for the synodical budget will be received.
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Trinity Lutheran
J. C. Wangberg
Ladies Aid Society
P. M. Peterson
Damborg Honored with Gifts in Special Ceremony
The young honoree Damborg received a array of thoughtful gifts in a small celebration, reflecting warm community support and appreciation for the occasion.
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Damborg
We Sell Coal and Loan Money Without Interest
A local coal dealer promotes bundled offers and credit tightening as Uncle Sam urges stricter credit. The message champions stocking coal ahead of a forthcoming predicted coal car shortage, warns of possible zoning limits, and touts durable home goods like red barn paint and drain tile as bargains.
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Uncle Sam
Mrs. Rogers Dies at 81. Active Rolfe Church Leader
Mrs. Rogers aged 81 years 2 months 7 days died after a long church and community life in Rolfe. She married Lewis Rogers in 1890 and had four children Gail Lewis Ned and Mary. Gail died at 18 and sons Ned and Lewis were killed in World War. She led the Legion Auxiliary for 10 years and remained active in the Rolfe Methodist Church and its women’s groups. She died as a faithful church member and worker.
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Lewis Rogers
Gail
Lewis
Ned
France
Mary
T. D. Jones
Rolfe
Widow Mrs. Rogers Honored After Lifelong Church Service
The obituary notes Mrs. Rogers devoted to church and mission work and world affairs. She mentored town youth and religious education, had recently said support for the U.S. government despite sacrifices, and had moved from Winterset to live with Dr. and Mrs. Jones after her sons’ deaths.
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Post
Palt
United States
Rogers
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