Women’s Society program highlights youth efforts
W S C S division held a Wednesday meeting in the Methodist church with the King’s Guards and senior girls reporting on their week at Camp Methodi. Officers for the Legion Auxiliary were named at a Legion hall gathering, with Mrs. Harald Carlson as president and a long list of post officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
King’s Guards
Victor Shimon
O. B. Fuller, Jr
Franklin Majorowicz
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
A. A. Brinkman
QO. B. Fuller
Fred Smith
George Smith
Ruth Webb
Harald Carlson
Harold Carlson
George Weible
Elmer Simonson
Leland McIntire
Chris Madsen
Martin Christensen
C. B. Chapman
Frank MacVey
Luther ‘Thompson
Frances Periwal
Iva Brown
Fred Witt
W. Webb
B. A. Peterson
J. A. Harriger
E. W. Wilson
Chapman
Fae Schon
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Bregotti and A J Manchester
The J C Brogotti family and Mrs Farrie Month attended a birthday dinner Sunday at the Richard Godwin farm home south of Fort Dodge. Eighteen people ate fried chicken ice cream and angel food cake. Honorees Mrs Bregotti and A J Manchester received fine birthday gifts. All enjoyed the gathering despite intense heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Brogotti
Pascal Infant Dies In Fort Dodge Hospital
Pascal infant son of Mr and Mrs John Pascal of Parahentas died Tuesday evening August 3 in Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge. Born July 15 he was grandson of G A Dawson Rolfe and son of Lorraine Dawson. Funeral services were held from the Pascal home Thursday afternoon with Rev A C Long of the Pocahontas Methodist church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascal
George Dawson Pascal
John Pascal
Parahentas
Lutheran
Fort Dodge
G. A. Dawson
Rolfe
Lorraine Dawson
A. C Long
Methodist Church
Pocahontas
Lutheran rally to feature Dr YlvIsaker August 15 at Manson fairgrounds
Dr N M YlvIsaker will be main speaker at the Lutheran rally August 15 at Manson fair grounds inviting Rolfe area Lutherans. The program begins 10 30 a m with sermon by Dr YlvIsaker and liturgist Rev A J Lechner. A large choir will lead singing followed by a potluck lunch and a Manson high school band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Ylvisaker
N. M. Yivisaker
O.R.C
Chaplain Association of the Army and Navy of
United States
Service Commission
National Lutheran Council
Manson Fair Grounds
Rolfe and
Vicinity
American Lutheran Church
American Lutheran Conference
Rolfe
Ylvisaker
A. J. Lechner
Palmer
Farm Bureau Adopts New Plan
Pocahontas county Farm Bureau board meets at the courthouse with about 18 directors and officers attending. E. H. Dull outlines a district leaders meeting in Fort Dodge on August 16, discussions on the Producers Commission association and Iowa Farm Bureau relations with the Farm Service company, and a six month hire plan for an organization director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Service Company
Dull
Molly Pitcher Day Tag Day Sales Total
The Rolfe community raised 1478.25 in War Bonds and Stamps on Molly Pitcher Day. A 100 bond purchased at the bank was credited to the Tag Day sale, boosting the total. The American Legion Auxiliary thanks the town for support to fund equipment for troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Pitcher
Rolfe
American Legion Auxiliary
Family Reunion Brings Nelson Family Together After Five Years
Members of the Jack Nelson family spent a week together in a long awaited reunion. Mr Nelson returned from Al Vance Nebraska where he works, Miss Lillian Nelson came from Minneapolis for a short visit, and Corporal Russell Nelson is on furlough from Gulfport Field Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Nelson
Mr. Nelson
al Vance
Nebraska
Lillian Nelson
Minneapolis
Corporal Russell Nelson
Gulfport Field
Miss
Kent Family Household Goods Auction at West Elm Street
Public auction of the J B Kent family furniture and household goods to be held this evening at 6 30 at the Kent home on West Elm Street. A list of sale items appears in the advertising paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
West Elm St
Rolfe Voters Deliberate Franchise For Central States Electric
Rolfe voters decide on granting a twenty year franchise to Central States Electric Co of Cedar Rapids to furnish electric light and power. The company would maintain current rates, lower pumping costs, install new street lights, and relocate existing fixtures. Polls open in Wasem building room formerly P. J. Riches. The outcome is expected to be close after years of opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Central States Electric Co
Cedar Rapids
Central States Company
P. J. Riches
Wasem
Former Rolfe Boy in Officer Training
Bernard McKenna son of Mr and Mrs Ed Griffith entered the navy a year ago and has been chosen for officer training under a new method in the U S Navy at Park College Parkville Missouri A letter from Lieutenant H W Reninger notes his uncommon aptitude and urges parental encouragement during intensive study with limited liberties and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard McKenna
Ed Griffith
Navy
U. S. Navy
McKenna
Rolfe
Park College
Parkville
Naval Personnel
H. W. Reninger
Naval Reserve
Card of Thanks from Schneck Family
To the members of the congregation and friends we express sincere appreciation for kindnesses during our bereavement. Thank you for the assistance at home flowers and expressions of sympathy. -W. F. Schneck Lois and Calvin 22-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Schneck
Lois and
Calvin
Birthday Thanks From John F Wiegman 90th
John F. Wiegman thanks everyone for the birthday cards and good wishes on his 90th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Wiegman
Lutheran Rally Cancelled Services at NAII Church
Emery L Petersen pastor announces no church services due to invitation to Manson for Lutheran Rally on August 15. August 19 Sunday school teachers meeting set for 8:30 p.m. at Alfred Lemke home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naii Lutheran Church
Emery L. Petersen
Manson
Alfred Lemke
Guests of Radio Stars Visit Des Moines Club 100
Mr and Mrs F E Grant and Beverly were guests of radio stars Lee Simms and Stomay Bailey at Club 100 in Des Moines last Friday. Sims had once been Mrs Grants organist at the Strand Theatre in Fort Dodge and the party recalled memories. The Grants stayed Friday and Saturday in Des Moines with Miss Nellie Grant traveling by rail to Muscatine to visit Mr and Mrs Tenill Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Grant
Beverly
Lee Simms
Stomay Bailey
Des Moines
Sims
Grant
Strand Theatre
Fort Dodge
Grants
Nellie Grant
Muscatine
Tenill Young
Legion Sponsors Cigarette Drive for Overseas Servicemen
The American Legion launches a Smokes Fund drive to raise five cents per package to purchase cigarettes for soldiers abroad. Donors will have the Legion name imprinted on each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Legion
Kober Family Gathering At Rolfe Home
A Sunday gathering at the H. C. Kober residence brought together 51 family members. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Rude Dietrich and family Owatonna Mina Mr and Mrs Leo Ludwig and family Whittemore Mr and Mrs Roy Doty and family Mr and Mrs Ed Kober and family Rodman Mr and Mrs H E Peters and family Poca hontas Mr and Mrs W L McIntire and family Mr and Mrs Paul Biederman and Paul Jr and Mrs Clyde Richards of Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Peters
Pocahontas
W. L. McIntire
Paul Biederman
Paul, Jr
Clyde Richards
Rolfe
Wartime school repairs prepare building for fall opening
Wartime restrictions limited new equipment but allowed many repairs and upgrades. Improvements include painting of kindergarten and first grade rooms, boys shower rooms, roof work, boiler room floor, new sidewalk units, boys locker room updates, and several smaller fixes. New gear added includes a power jointer and saw for the farm shop, physics lab upgrades, a teacher's desk, and new maps globes and shades. Elmer Riley directed cleaning and painting throughout, with floors sealed and waxed for the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Riley
Physical Education program expands for military readiness
The school increases physical training double and introduces new equipment and a defined course for every student. Activities include boxing, rope climbing, wrestling, tumbling, basketball and obstacle racing with a hand over hand rope section and wall climbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bever
Jack
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers For Convalescent Robes
The Red Cross asks volunteers to sew lightweight summer bath robes for convalescent soldiers in hospitals. Meet next Friday and bring friends. A Red Cross business meeting will be at Mrs. Marie Wiegman’s home on Monday August 16 at 8 o'clock p.m. Officers and chairmen should attend for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Arrow
The
Marie Wiegman
Nurse in Training Spends Vacation at Fred Smith Home
Miss Marjorie Peterson, a nursing student at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, is spending a three week vacation here with the Fred Smith family and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Peterson
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Fred Smith
Improved Oats for Seed Advise Farmers Urged
County Extension Director Max O. Naylor urges farmers to plant rust and disease resistant oats Boone Tama and Marion next year to boost yield and feed units. Old varieties should be used for feed while new rust resistant varieties are saved for seed. Threshing time is best to stock up on certified seed as supplies are plentiful now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naylor
New oat varieties in Pocahontas County face rust and smut losses
Iowa State College reports show rust and smut affecting old oat varieties in western Iowa, while Tama Boone Contra Marion perform better with high yields. In Pocahontas County, 99 percent of acres used these varieties with slight damage, Tama leading with about four bushels per acre over Boone Control and Mars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botanieparty
Iowa State College
Iowa
Tama
Boone
Marion
Pocahontas County
Melhus
Toy State College
Control
Mars
Bop
Coal and supply notices from HeeHaw News
The item discusses coal demand and delayed shipments, with six to eight week backlogs and October delivery for new orders. It notes available cement, barbed and woven wire, steel posts, and various farm supplies while urging timely purchases. It also mentions a humorous classified ad and odd tidbits about bacon and coffee cups.
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al Sedlacek
Gerald Graeber
Mercian
Rolfe Golf Auxiliary
Gar-Mac Lodge
Ith
J. E. Hynds
T. S.lark
Mary Buck
Bradgate
Mac Nicoson
Telmer Sime
M. R. ‘Soth
Perrin
Evelyn Perrin
Mary Lou Bixiar
Trinity Aid Society
Sime
Ladies Aid Society
Trinity Lutheran Church
Luther Thompson
Sadie Peterson
Herbert Halverson
Clara Everson
devo‘Rous
J. C. Wangberg
Grant To Electric Co
Central States
Rolfe Boy
Bureau of Public Relations
U. S. War Department
William C. Thomas
Altoona
U. S. Army Air Force
South Pacific
War Department
University of Pennsylvania
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Philadelphia
Physical Educ
Red
Eddie J. Aden
Howard Bruce
Helstrom
Barnes, Rolfe, Iowa
Mrs. Brooks
Brooks
E. W. Meredith
Shimon
Pehontas
Fullerton Lumber Company
HeeHaw News
J T. Grant & Son
Paone
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