Obituary and social notices from Rolfe Arrow Aug 1940
Funeral services for Thomas Carl Carlton, 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Carlton, were held at his parents' home officiated by Rev. J. O. Wangre. Many relatives from across Iowa attended. interment at Rolfe cemetery. The page also lists gatherings, visits, and family notices from Rolfe and nearby towns including Bradgate, Emmetsburg, Laurens, and Fort Dodge, with dozens of names and short event notes from August 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carl 2
Mnald Carlton
J. O. Wangre
Igs Grace
Helen Thompsong
Rock
Elroy
Orville Lawman
Donald Nencer
Bernard Sanden
Glen Gaskill
Frances
Prussner
O. E. Lewis
Elmer Isner
Ray
George Prussner
Reddick
Rolfe Grove reunion plans noted with Kilbourn visit
The Lyle Kilbourn home hosts a Sunday morning visit en route to the Grove reunion at Rolfe. Mrs Edith Smith accompanies them for a home visit. Mr and Mrs Raymond Sharp attend the Rudolfson reunion in Webster City on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Kilbourn
Grove
Rolfe
Edith Smith
Raymond Sharp
Rudolfson
Webster City
Weekend House Party at Smith Cottage on Lake Okoboji
Mrs. R. P. McCormick of Pocahontas and Mrs. Guy Smith chaperoned a weekend gathering at the Smith cottage on Lake Okoboji. Travelers included Helen Galbraith and Florine McCormick of Pocahontas, Jeanette Garrett, Carol Smith, Mandell Kilbourn, Leta Mae Kilbourn, and Albert City resident, with Pocahontas residents Donald McCormick and Ivan Smith. Saturday and Sunday guests were Jimmy Hopkins, Donald Peasley of Laurens, James Leith, James Taylor, and Junior White who rode in a speed boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. McCormick
Pocahontas
Guy Smith
Smith Cottage
Lake Okoboji
McCormick
Smith
Helen Galbraith
Albert City
Jeanette Garrett
Florine McCormick
Carol Smith
Mandell
Leta Mae Kilbourn
Jimmy Hopkins
Donald Peasley
Laurens
Donald McCormick
Ivan Smith
James Leith
James Taylor
Junior White
Fort Dodge trip and area social notes
Mr and Mrs Leslie Struthers El lis and Betty Ann spent Thursday in Fort Dodge. Mr and Mrs George Smith are the parents of a 10 pound baby boy Garth Gene born Monday Aug 12. Mr and Mrs Jens Thompson accompanied Senator and Mrs A J Shaw Pocahontas to Clear Lake Saturday to be present for Governors Day. Mrs Ed Cronk Eldora a former resident of D M T is visiting her daughter Mrs Earl Johnson and old friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Sanden
Pocahontas
Henry Lehnus
California
Arthur Cruickshank
Rollin Cruickshank
Harold Justice
Ringstead
Charles Wentz
George Lehnus
Don Henderson
Estherville
Ernest Vaughn
Drake University
Clarence Jensen
Anna Pollock
John Pollock
Plover
Divonna Vaughn
Jean Ketchen
Emmetsburg
Chicago
Glen Brock
Hardy
John, Cordes
C. H. Cordes
Mount Pleasant
John Cordes
Guy Smith
Anna Cornell
Grant Park
Ill
George Smith
Clara Smith
Cornell
Earl Grove
Nancy Lou
Latimer
Leslie Struthers
Ellis
Betty Ann
Fort Dodge
Garth Gene
Jens Thompson
A. J. Shaw
Clear Lake
Ed Cronk
Eldora
Earl Johnson
Hart Kjeer Family Visits Sioux City Home
Mr and Mrs Hart Kjeer and children were visiting his parents Mr and Mrs T J Kjeer and returned Wednesday to Sioux City. Mr and Mrs Orlo Dalton and children returned Sunday to Minneapolis after a week at the home of their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs William Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Kjeer
T. J. Kjeer
Sioux City
Orlo Dalton
Minneapolis
Minn
William’ Phillips
Families Visit Sutherland Homes in Paullina Trip
Children and Gary Clark visited Sunday with relatives in Paullina. Mr and Mrs Ed ODonnell and Dean and Kathleen traveled to Sutherland to visit sons Gerald and Lorin ODonnell and their families. Kathleen stayed for a week while others returned Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Clark
Paullina
Ed O'Donnell
Dean
Kathleen
Sutherland
Gerald
Lorin O’donnell
Dinner Honors Niece Mrs Larzalere and Kin
Mr and Mrs Ole Knutson hosted relatives for a Sunday dinner honoring their niece Mrs Charles Larzalere and her children from Minneapolis Kansas along with Juani ta Baker of Minneapolis Kansas and several local couples. Mary Buck ames Olson returned from Missouri State Teachers College at Maryville Missouri where she taught American History during summer school and joined the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Knutson
Charles Larzalere
Minneapolis
Kan
Juanita Baker
F. L. Malcom
Gilmore City
Jens Peterson
Harley Knutson
Floyd
Inga McCreary
Mary Buck
Ames Olson
Missouri State Teachers College
Maryville
Will
Gerald Chase
Mason City
Priscilla and
Allen Chase
Nielsen Family Hosts Birthday and Baby News
Mr and Mrs Nels Nielsen hosted a pot luck for August Nielsen's birthday while relatives visited Graettinger. The Nielsen family also welcomed a baby girl born Friday August 9, with Jesse Nielsen as the newborn's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Westergaard
Chris Knudsen
Jeanette
Paul
Lovie Buck
Roger Ives
Ronnie
Nels Nielsen
August Nielsen
Sam Nicoson
Dolores
Maxine
Jesse Nielsen
Graettinger
Hendersons Visit Family in Waterloo Area
Mr and Mrs Floyd Henderson of Waterloo spent several days last week visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Jack Henderson and Mr and Mrs Albert Hemerson. Their daughter Beverly, who had been visiting, returned to Waterloo with them Thursday. Mrs A E Olson stayed several days with her sister Mrs Frank Carlton near Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Henderson
Waterloo
Jack Henderson
Albert Hemerson
Beverly
A. E. Olson
Frank Carlton
Rolfe
Friendly Circle Hosts Housewarming for Hans Isacson
The Friendly Circle held a housewarming Monday evening for Mrs Hans Isacson after the Isacson family moved into their finished home. Refreshments were served by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Isacson
Isacson
Lutheran Aid groups hold meetings for church fund drive
Four Lutheran Aid groups report meetings and visits aimed at raising funds for church expenses. Mrs. John Benjamin chairs one group with a Monday social at Mrs. Magnus Larson’s home. A second group led by Mrs. Eli Cupp held a silver tea with hostesses Mrs. Jensen and others at Mrs. H P Jensen’s home. Visitors include Alice Peterson and Patsy Olson from Minneapolis. Local and neighboring residents visited relatives and friends in Waterloo Fort Dodge Sioux Falls and Lake Okoboji areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Aid Society
John Benjamin
Magnus Larson
Eli Cupp
H. P. Jensen
Jensen
Cornelia Jensen
Clara Hanson
Alice Peterson
Patsy Olson
Minneapolis
I. M. Zeman
Close
Sioux Falls
Zeman
Iowa State College
Ames
Charles Larzalere
Kan
Jens Peterson
Mary Buck
F. L. Malcom
Gilmore City
Chris Sorenson
Hans Isacson
Henry Sorenson
Caroline Madsen
Lutheran Sunday School
Lutheran Park
Lake Okoboji
Wm. Phillips
Orlo Dalton
Minn
Gladys Lee
Rosemary
Des Moines
Lorin Eastman
Bode
Glen Beam
Ottoson
Robert Phillips
Marie Louise
Eagle Grove
Lloyd Phillips
Donna Pearl
Dakota City
Leonard Seaman
Birthday for Mrs. Anna Kramer at 87
A group gathered Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Anna Kramer’s home to celebrate her 87th birthday. Kramer, living with her son Nels, is in good health and can do most tasks. Guests brought and served refreshments and gave gifts as memories of the occasion. Blanch Wallace will visit Waterloo relatives Ralph Blackman and Barbara Lou. Lois Seaman returned from Sioux City after visiting sister Merietta Seaman at Morningside College summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kramer
Ms. Kramer
Nels Kramer
Kramer
Blanch Wallace
Waterloo
Ralph Blackman
Barbara Lou
Lois Seaman
Sioux City
Marietta Seaman
Morningside College
Bradgate Methodist Church Calendar and Meeting Notes
Church services outline a 10:15 Sunday school and 11:15 morning worship with communion. A Lord's Supper observance is emphasized as a holy privilege. The notice also mentions a $300 per month first fall meeting of the young people under Pastor K. Williams.
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Parents
Wangberg
Rolfe Arrow
Shirley
Virgil
Loren
J. E. de Wolf
Jimmy Jensen
Pauline Bentz
Charles Baker
Fonda
Don Oleson
Lena Vaughn
O. J.cruickshank
Marvel
Leona Cruickshank
Eileen Colburn
Garvin
Altha Colburn
John Engesser
Rachel Cruickshank
Conrad Majorowicz
Kankakee
Will Sennett
N. A. Ripperger
P. W. Petersen
Lutheran Hospital
Arnold Jickson
Harvey
Lorene
Elot Johnson
Wilmar
Rand
Williard Nelson
Sylvest
Joan
Ervey ‘Ison
W. W. Winslow
R. Freed
Bob McLory
Hogan
Phillip Neslund
de Culver
Vic Johnson
St Dodge
Clifford Claude
Gie Grove
Clyde Little
Woolstock
Behrendsen
Frank Bendsen
Don Behdsen
Nrs Behrendmand Clyde
Walter Higins
Ed Simpson
Laura Anderin
Harcourt
A. E. Kon
Ed O’donnell
Athleen and Dean
Walt Chase
Verner Hedeen
Bradgate
Jennie Bryant
Frank Mickalek
de Etta Jean
Toledo
Tom
Art Mickalek
Ihis
Mickalek
Tamer
Herman Peterro
Omaha
Michalek
Delta
B.C. Rudolfson
Mate
Albert
C. A. Rosier
Amelia Rudolfson
Mebster City
Gladbrook
Irene McNee
Blairsburg
Glenn Carpenter
Fat Johnon
Barbara Fisher
Bryant Martin
Mary le Nelson
Dale Nicoson
Bob Shirley
Betty Lampman
Pegey Christensen
Robert Rutgers
Hen ¥ Schmidt
Crashes Perkins
Inne Eens
Verle and
Orville Jurgens
West Bend
Bell Reeder
Atte Stevens
Roy Schonberger
Clark
Byatt
J. RR
Martin
Tea Lake
Elmer
Sam Iome
Jenga Larry
Arm Y
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Bobheny Louige
Mac Ne
Loren Pease
Syltettnion
de Groot
Mae Humboldt
Odd Fellows Hall
Hans Niel- Wesley Nielsen Ang’ Yee? Nielsen
Hansen ‘En
Victoria Lace Minn
Hilda Nie PY Freemond
Miss Petersen Tee
T and
Bundy
Chet Carpenter
John
Clarence Heathman
Glidden
Iowa State Teachers College
Iowa
Okoboji
Bradgate News
Icra
America
Manning Harness
Rais
Namite Gmash Hell
Yharedevils
ARIE
the Dance Plaza
Sweet Music
Lutheran Aid
Methodist Church
K. Williams
Humboldt County Fair
Floral Hall
Algona
Art Zike
Olympia Circus
Raymonds
Morginer
Dowling
Jimmy Campbell
Jimmy Lynch
Dare Devils
Vione
Bancroft
Swea
Lotts Creek
Fenton
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