Local clubs host events and meetings in late July and August
Golf Auxiliary met at the clubhouse with 29 members on Thursday July 31. Prizes went to Mrs R G Hunter high and Mrs Dean Gunderson second with first and second at auction won by Mrs A Nielsen and Mrs Victor Shimon. Francis Shekey celebrated with a birthday and wedding anniversary party for his family. American Legion Auxiliary set meeting for August 11 at Mrs LeRoy Millers. thanks noted for carnival support and returns for left items. Des Moines Two Woman's Club to meet August 12 at 2 p.m. Birthday dinner honored Mrs J P Peterson of Gilmore City with 22 guests at the Lounge. guests from Gilmore City and surrounding areas attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Auxiliary
A. W. Powell
Helmer Kaiser
B. A. Peterson
Nan Peterson
R. G. Hunter
Dean Gunderson
A. Nielsen
Victor Shimon
Francis Shekey
Mr. Shekey
Delores Junkman
Fonda
Annie Marie
Lorraine Junkman
Manson
John Sullivan
Joe Taylor
American Legion Auxiliary
LeRoy Miller
Auxiliary
Robert Naeve
D.M.T. Woman's Club
Des Moines
Woman’s Club
J. P. Peterson
Christine McMahon
California
Gilmore City
McMahon
Freeman Cafe
Bible conference at Methodist Camp Grounds Sunday
No services at the Methodist Church on Sunday August 10. Attendees are invited to the Bible conference at Methodist Camp Grounds on West Lake Okoboji with services at 10:30, 2:00 and 7:30. If unable to attend, Presbyterian church services will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Camp Grounds
West Lake Okoboji
Presbyterian Church
Nain Lutheran Church Announces Camp and Service Cessation
Emery L. Petersen, pastor, reports no services on Sunday. From August 10 to 17 the church hosts Senior Bible Camp at Lake Okoboji with sessions and activities for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain
Card of Thanks From Mrs Swanson in Council Bluffs
Mrs S Swanson thanks friends for cards and letters that brightened a hospital stay at 800 Avenue C in Council Bluffs Iowa.
Thanks for help during illness and loss of my brother
Esther Brooks thanks friends and neighbors for kind assistance during her brother’s illness and death and for the beautiful floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Brooks
Thanks for sympathy during hospital stay at Fort Dodge
Mrs J O Hosier thanks friends and relatives for cards flowers and other expressions of sympathy while she was in the Lutheran hospital at Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
J. O. Hosier
Lightning Strikes Take Two Lives in Iowa Incidents
On the Henry Frei farm near Reinbeck a lightning bolt killed a steer. Arnold Dixon, a rendering works employee, was injured while loading the carcass when a second bolt knocked him unconscious. Near Coggon power workers blasting to set a pole in quicksand killed James O'Brien, 20, of Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Frei
Reinbeck
Arnold Dixon
Rendering Works
Arnold
Coggon
Power Company
James O’brien
Independence
Lost Foot in Unusual Truck Collision
Orrin Gibler, 24, of Redfield, lost a foot in an odd accident last week when his feet dangled from a truck and were struck by a passing vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Gibler
Redfield
Family reunions and celebrations in Rodman area
The notice describes a Sioux Rapids family gathering with relatives from Humboldt Rolfe and nearby towns. It highlights Lawrence Hansen screening family and California trip pictures, Dennis Yabsley’s first birthday party hosted by his mother, and a birthday supper by grandmother Will Howland. A Betty Urquhart wedding shower on August 5 in Rodman precedes her August 10 marriage to Einar Thompson, with out of town guests listed and a notes-filled napkin announcing Pat and Betty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Rapids
Richard Shelgren
Humboldt
Rolfe
Claudine Johnson
Emma Hewlett
Cora Lind
Maude Ives
Ver‘die Nelson
Wilbur Allbee
Lawrence Hanson
Lawrence Hansen
Park
McMahon
California
Dennis Yabsley
George Yabsley
Dennis
Will Howland
Betty Urquhart
Einar Thompson
Rodman
Fred Block
Warren Ives
Don Behrendsen
Evelyn Perrin
Virginia DeVaul
Betty
Harriett
Jeanette DeVaul
Urquhart
George Speer
Havelock
Minneapolis
Kansas
Pat
P. J. Riches
Frances Perigal
Russell Harris
Earl Chambers
Esther Ragan
Warren Freeman
Grover Shriner
University of Iowa sets year record for degrees awarded
The 1947 Iowa total reached 2,240 across four ceremonies, with two events setting individual degree records. The centennial June ceremony awarded 1,094 degrees, the February mid-year 448, medical and dental 111, and August 592. Navy notice urges ex service members to claim WWII and American Defense medals at Fort Dodge Recruiting Station with discharge certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Morrell Invites F F A to Barbecue at State Fair Grounds
John Morrell & Co officials extend a free barbecue invitation to 4 H club members and Future Farmers of America who participated in the Iowa State Fair. The event, held August 28 south of the 4 H dining hall in Des Moines, will serve 3000 plus attendees with tickets by county officials. A two hour entertainment program follows with outdoor serving at 5 30 p m if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morrell & Co
Farmers of America
Des Moines
Morrell’s
Morrell
Catfishing Boom Rebounds After Floods In Iowa Rivers
After a poor spring start catfishing surged as waters fell. July end saw streams clear and anglers flock to spots like Maquoketa Wapsipinicon Cedar South Raccoon Grand and parts of Skunk Des Moines Iowa Little Sioux Buffalo and Raccoon. Catfish were balloon fat thanks to flood washed naturals boosting food. License sales rose sharply amid the rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Wapsipinicon
Cedar
South Raccoon
Grand
Skunk
Des Moines
Iowa
Little Sioux
Buffalo
Raccoon
Commerce Study Gains at University of Town Enrollments Rise
University of Town officials anticipate enrollment exceeding 10 000 this semester, up from 9 783 last fall. Ted McCarrell, assistant registrar, projects 15 percent growth in graduates and 7 to 10 percent in liberal arts as the commerce program grows in popularity. Housing remains the major issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Town
Ted McCarrell
Plan Russian course for graduate students at Iowa
A course in scientific Russian for graduate students will be offered at the University of Iowa in 1947-48. Professor Alexander Aspel of Romance Languages will teach. Enrollment is limited to 25. undergraduates require special permission. starts September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Alexander Aspel
Navy Station Offers WWII Medals to Ex Navy Men
The Navy Recruiting Station in Fort Dodge Iowa has American Defense and World War II Victory Medals on hand for veterans. Ex Navy men may receive medals by presenting their discharge certificates at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Fort Dodge
Navy Recruiting Station
Iowa aids three nations in hydraulic research
The Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research at the University of Iowa is aiding three South American nations. Projects include sediment movement work on structures in Brazil’s Paraiba river, design of a full hydraulics lab for Colombia’s National University at Bogota, and study of training and lab techniques by two Venezuelan officials at Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research
University of Iowa
Paraiba River
Brazil
National University of Colombia
Bogota
Central University of Venezuela
Ferrets Put to Work in Clarington Rats Invasion
Clarinda residents watched a man arrive with a car outfitted as living quarters for 40 ferrets. The novice operator said the animals are available for hire to clear premises of rats, with the ferrets described as sleek and harmless and well known as rat killers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Pocahontas 4-H Fair Kicks Off August 14 With Horse Show
Pocahontas county hosts a three class horse show and a plowing match on August 14 with a large field expected. J A Hudek chairs the plowing event committee with local members and officials named. Premiums rise for the horse show and a potato race and musical chair contest are planned. Fireworks displays cap the nightly events August 14 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
J. A. Hudek
Pocahontas
Henry H. DeWall, Jr
H. L. Yocum
R. A. Crummer
Ray Davidson
E. C. Wolkenhauer
George Dyiig
Havelock
Pocahontas County
Harry Levene
Lou Crane
Aurelia
LeRoy Nelson
Gib, Ellis
Clarence ‘Elg
H. A. Linn
J. W. Arnold
John Monkelsen
Forrest Grant
Morius Plantz
R. N. Brenny
George MccCartan
Glede Grinnell
Merritt Clark
Fire Truck Fund List Continues On Chester Street
A continuing listing of donations for a fire truck fund appears with numerous donors from Chester and nearby areas. Amounts range from 20 to 360 dollars, with many entries around 30 and 80 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Imhoff
Boyd
Ives
Arlo G
Howard
H. L
Heathman
Clarence
Henderson
David
Howland
John B
Jarvis
Minnie
Kauffman
Ralph
Kirchner
Melvin
H. F
Johansen
Emil
Kemna
Johnson
John A
Maneley
Vivian
H. C
Kroninger
Roy
Kilburn
A. J
Jensen
Peters
Kerns
Guy
Albert
Kennedy
L. W
Lyle
Lehnus
C. E
Charles
Wesley B
Luth
Ernst
Lortze
Walter
B. C
Lowery
Martha
Lanus
Lund
George L
Lenz
Dales
Messenger
E. A
Majorowicz
George
MeiCreary
J. F
MacVey
Lottie B
Minkler
H. A
Mchaffey
Gordon
Munson
Milton
Mather
Ellen
List of Members and Fees for 1947 Community Group
The document itemizes member names with each fee paid, totals to 8405.00, plus 7529.46 for truck and equipment. It notes a balance on hand of 875.34 as of August 1, 1947, and is signed by committee members L. R. Davidson N. A. Wilson N. J. Bixler Arnold Wold H. E. Girard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Lena
Williams
R. W
White
E. Claude
Wiegman
J. F
Wiegert
Robert C
Vorster
L. E
Weishaar
John M
Marie
Wilson
Lewis M
Wax
Fay
Zeman
C. L
L. R. Davidson
N. A., Wilson
N. J. Bixler
Arnold Wold
H. E. Girard
Notice to bidders for school bus routes Rolfe district
The Consoli dated School District of Rolfe invites bids to operate three school bus routes for the coming year. Bids must be written and filed with the secretary before 8 p.m. August 11, 1947. The board may reject any or all bids. J. H. Brinkman, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
J. H. Brinkman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Williams
Irvin Stangland
the Methodist Church
H. V. Bartz
F.F.A
Iowa Fair
Victoria Zacchini
L. C. Groves
Ames
T. J. Tiebben
Frances Ohrtman
Lucille Hohensee
Louise Schoon
Dorothy Wolkenhauer
Miriam Foege
Naomi Ohrtman
Anna DeWall
Viola Mason
Pocahontas ‘County
Muenzenmay
G. A
Nelson
Niels A
Nemeck
W. B
Nielsen
N. C
Leroy J
John C
August H
Vigo
Nemecek
Chas. F
Fred P
H. J
Onnen
George J
Olerich
O.B
Otto
Marshall
O’donnell
Gerald A
Osking
Birt
Henry
George C
Raymond
Pocahontas Co
Mutual Fire & Lightning Ins
Ass’n
Peterson
Louis B
Pullen
Floyd
P. M
Pease
Loren
Perrigo
L. D
Martin
Pederson
Chris
Dale C
Elmer M
Ivan
Ryen
Gene
O. G
Riches
P. J
Obert
Jane
Rickless
Reigelsberger
L. B
Ripperger
L. A
Elwood
Ricklefs
John G
Rolfe State Bank
Sergel
R. L
Simonson
Louis L
A. M
Roy L
Savery
Edmund A
Schonberger
Barbra
Struthers
T. G
Snyder
Zelda
Strong
Vera
Sinek
Leon
Sandy
G.H
Sennett
W. J
Smith
G. F
Shimon
Frank J
Lewis J
Clement
Victor J
Thompson
Harry R
Truelson
Ted
Jens
Thorson
V. E
Tebben
E. M
A. A
VanAlstine
Ernest
von Bank
Edward
Virgil
New Holland
Ealer
C. E. Lehnus
Pocahontas Mutual Fire & Lightning Assn
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance
Sibley Countty
S.W
Winthrop
Frank E. Dilley
Winthay Minn
Eddie Aden
Tromberg Haig
Rae Wiegman Evans
Frank King
Weigis
Heller
Brooks Yard
Oss
Sunset Hiladition
N. T. Williams
Jyliams
Adm
Jewell
Sue See Wat Beam
Yar
Climax Mill & Feed Co
Nat'l Farm Loan Ass
John
Treas
Phone 87
Pophontas
C. F. Dixon
Rolfe, Iowa
C.W. Reese
Mason
Eddie J. Aden
Humboldt County
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