Dolores Ferden Is Honored At Pocahontas Shower
A large Pocahontas gathering on August 8 honored Dolores Ferden at SS Peter and Paul Hall with an eight o'clock dessert lunch preceding games. Gifts were opened with help from Mrs. Louis Wilson and others as blue and yellow decor framed the event attended by sixty.
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Dolores Ferden
Pocahontas
SS. Peter and Paul’s
Dolores
Louis Wilson
Theresa Poduska
Janet Poduska
Donna Smith
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
Wallace Taylor
Rosalyn Brock
Lee Kaiser
Sharlyn Wolfe
Terry Heathman
Susan Schott
Helmer Kaiser
Garland Bradley
Bernard Ferden
Vera Bradley
Dennis
William Phillips
Joe Meisenbach
Vance Tuma
Anton Nielsen
Lester Ferden
Verne Peters
Robert Fuchs
Robert Swan
Warren Freeman
Harold Calligan
Richard Schott
George Taylor
Lloyd Pohl
Garland Eardley
Erwin Crecit
Opening dates set for pheasant and quail seasons
The 1950 quail season starts November 1 at 8:30 a.m. and the pheasant season on November 11 at 12:00 noon. The Conservation Commission will later publish bag limits counties and season lengths after population studies. Spokesmen say studies show shootable surpluses but total populations are not yet revealed.
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The
Conservation Commission
Commission
Diggers Surprise Jail Inmates Digging Escape Route
Sheriff Gearhart and Marian county jail marked a disturbance when his wife surprised two inmates who were digging their way out during a ball game visitation. Authorities investigated the tunnel attempt and sought to secure the facility.
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Orrell Gearhart
Marian
Lutheran Church announces weekly services and classes
Pastor Sred Jacobsen leads Sunday worship at 9 a.m. Special announcements are planned for Wednesday August 23. Bible study and prayer fellowship meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. Choir practice is Thursday at 8 p.m. Strangers and visitors are welcome.
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the Lutheran Church Sred Jacobsen
Assembly of God announces August 20 service changes
Rev L L Fogerman pastor says no church services Sunday August 20 due to camp meeting at Storm Lake Bible Camp. Rev Arthur S Arnold, a converted Jew, will speak both morning and evening. Rev Hilton Griswold, former Blackwood Brothers member, will deliver the Vesper Twilight address to youths on the lake front.
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Assembly OF God
L. L. Fogerman
Storm Lake
Card of Thanks for Hospital Greetings
Mrs. Donald Spencer and Sandra Dee thank friends and relatives for records and flowers sent during a hospital stay in Lu thean Fort Dodge. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.
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Luthean Hospital
Fort Dodge
Donald Spencer
Sandra Dee
Thanks for kindness at time of Mrs Leona Crowe death
The Brooks family expresses gratitude to the judges and individuals who offered donations flowers and sympathy during Mrs Leona Crowe illness and passing thanking all who supported them in this time of loss.
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Leona Crowe
Roy Brooks
Mrs James Shortell Undergoes Major Surgery in Fort Dodge
Mrs James Shortell underwent major surgery Sunday evening at Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge after being taken by ambulance Saturday night. Dr T S Clark and Miss Marie Ryen accompanied her. Mr and Mrs F E Grant took Mr Shortell downtown Sunday morning and he remains in the city with her. At latest reports she was getting along as well as could be expected.
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James Shortell
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
T. S. Clark
Marie Ryen
F. E. Grant
Mr. Shortell
Calligan Reunion Attendance Ties to Fort Dodge Event
Rolfe attendees at the Calligan family reunion held Sunday at Oleson park Fort Dodge include Art Ferden Dolores Dennis Poduska Rich ard Schott and Helmer Kaiser families. Officers elected are Cleophus Derner Whittmore president John Loftus Humboldt vice president and Palmer Enockson Otho secretary treasurer. Next year’s reunion will return to the same venue with seventy present this year.
Scaffolding collapse fatally injures local man
Fred Kiener 65 of Charter Oak was fatally injured when scaffolding he was on collapsed. He fell about 25 feet. Authorities investigated the accident and identified the fall as the likely cause of death.
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Fred Kiener
Charter Oak
Wedding Receptions For Sandven and Ricklefs Couple
Mrs. Sandven chose navy sheer for her daughter's wedding with white accessories and yellow rose corsage. The groom's mother wore navy with blue and white accents and a yellow rose corsage. A brown dress with a white rose corsage belonged to the bride's grandmother as 200 guests gathered in church parlors.
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al Sedlacek
Gerald Graeber
Grace Wollakait
Morehouse
Marvin Sandven
Amy Sandven
Katherine Orres
Fort Dodge
Joan Edge
Humboldt
Carol Lindemann
Roberta Wiley
Parkersburg
Marlys Hook
Cedar Falls
Virginia van Tassel
Doris McKeon
Maple Hill
Alberta Westre
Lois Kunert
Delores Moenchall
Rickless
Rolfe
Humboldt High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Smith Bollard Nuptials In Laurens and Pocahontas
Miss Darlyl Smith of Laurens married Thomas J. Bollard of Pocahontas in a Thursday ceremony at Sacred Heart Church Laurens officiated by Rev Ahlers. The couple plans residence in Pocahontas after a Brainerd Minn honeymoon.
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Catherine Ballard
Pocahontas
Donald Woodin
Ware
Mary Challand
Laurens
Larry Ballard
Donald Shaffer
Dennis Kleen
Bollard
Paul Smith
Laurens High School
International Harvester Co
Laurens and Mallard
Richard Bollard
Sacred Heart High School
The
Bridge and 500 party highlights at Sacred Heart society event
Twenty five tables of contract bridge and 500 were played Wednesday afternoon at Holy Name hall under the August circle of Sacred Heart society with Mrs. James Kammer as chair. Prizes went to Mrs. R. R. Allen and Mrs. Leo Shimon for high scores, with consolation prizes to Mrs. Joe Bartosh and Mrs. Jerry Hotovee. Draw prize honored Mrs. B. L. McIntire and the Chandler family plans a California move after two years at Daniels Jewelry in Ames.
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Holy Name Hall
August Circle
The
Sacred Heart Society
James Kammer
R. R. Allen
Leo Shimon
Joe Bartosh
Jerry Hotovee
8. L. McIntire
Vernon Chandler
Ronnie
San Diego
Calif
Robert
Chicago
James’ Hronek
Des Moines
Hronek
Pocahontas Wa-tan-ye Club
Legion Memorial
A. G. Terlisner
Minneapolis
Community Visitors and Family News Highlight Summer Gatherings
Numerous relatives and friends visited Pocahontas households over the weekend including the Quinns Gretsons and Thornberrys with stops in Emmetsburg Iowa City and Yetter. James Clark Hudson born August 5 at Washington marks a family milestone as Constance Hudson joins University of Iowa City faculty duties. Farewell party for the Helwig family precedes their move to Phoenix Arizona, with broader visits from the Freeman and Lovelass families spanning Illinois and Wyoming.
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M. J. Quinn
Orville Gretcen
Emmetsburg
Quinn
Ray Thornberry
Dean and
Sharon
Iowa City
Emil V. Johnson
Joseph Schoofs
Mason City
Louis Schoofs
Ervin Keerles
Banfield
Bernard Wienhold
Bob Cook
Estherville
Leo Wienhold
Kathryn Ann
Patricia
Yetter
James W. Hudson
Washington, In
James Clark
F. M. Hudson
Pocahontas
Constance Hudson
Commerce Department
University High School
Earl Freeman
William Lovelass
Wateeka, Ill
William Rhodde
Billie
Spencer
Roy Streit
Jess Freeman
Streit
Freeman
Flying saucers advertise Adams County fair from planes
Adams county residents reported paper plates labeled flying saucers dropped from aircraft bearing messages promoting the Adams county fair. Separately a note warns hens must stay cool to lay well.
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Adams County
Immunization Urged By Iowa Health Officials
Dr. Madene M. Donnelly warns Iowa faces a potential smallpox epidemic without timely immunizations. She notes booster shots erase decade-old protection and urges vaccination for four diseases shaping early life care. Parents must ensure children receive immunizations at a doctor’s guidance to prevent illness and costs.
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Iowa
United States
Madelene M. Donnelly
Division of Maternal and Child Health
Iowa State Department of Health
Donnelly
Dr. Donnelly
Eleven year old survives high dive fall in Decorah
Eleven year old David Digre fell from a high diving platform at Decorah and landed on the cement pool deck. He struck several other youths lying on the deck, breaking his fall and escaping with only bruises.
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David Digre
Decorah
Bealieu Farm Homes Burn Again After Weekend Fire
Mr and Mrs Louis Bealieu of near Merrill returned to a burned blank trailer home last week and earlier this year their BeaLieu farm residence burned. A separate note mentions Iowa may have soft corn this year.
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Louis Bealieu
Merrill
Bealieu
Mustard Plaster Shortage Sparks Mayonnaise Offer
A humorous exchange shows Calligan offering mayonnaise as a substitute after learning mustard is unavailable. The quip highlights a light moment over a household remedy and pantry stock.
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Sadie Quigley
Dale Buck
Plover
Quigley
Jennie Stalleup
E.F. Stalleup
Gilmore City
St. Margaret’s Catholic’ Church
John Shimon
Ethel Young
Ladies Aid Society
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Salem of
Osage
Fred Jacobson
Melvin Thorson
Ole Ryen
Olive
Verna
Louise Ryen
Mesdames
J. P. Nielsen
Guy Kerns
C. W. Bielefeldt
Keith Haynes
Gertrude Peterson
Pocahontas News
Newcastle
Beckord’s Hatchery
Peebles
Ribolac
Whey
Joe Lehman
Health Department
Pocahontas County
Sinfail
Matie L. Bailey
Torian
Historical Society
Idata
J. L. Mog
Play Party Phone
Clima: Feed Co
Climax Mily Co
Feden
P Nat
City
Towa
Brinkman Standan Rolfe
Phony
Heering Co
Mill & Feed Co
Electrolux CO
G. F. Ries, Gilmer
C.C.C
Climax Grain & Feed Co
Plover Phom
Hee Haw News
Uncle Joe
Agit Bernice
J.T Grant & Son
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