Garfield 4-H girls shine at Achievement Day demonstrations
Six Garfield Go Getter 4-H girls showcased "Two Ancestral Breads" and a yearlong baking exhibit at their Achievement Day on Aug 11 at Mrs. Guy White's home. Winners named in multiple bread and cookie categories earned top ribbons and will compete at the Pocahontas achievement show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy White
Winifred Brinkman
Pocahontas
Lorraine Shimon
Beryl White
Marie Hosier
Mary Marga‘wat Brinkman
Beryl
Beverly DeWolf
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Sdna Marcum
Carl Hertz
Oskaloosa
Doris Vaughn
Hicks
P. A. McCray
Wangbergs Return From Switzerland of Iowa Tour
Rev and Mrs J O Wangberg and the Misses Martha and Judith return from a NE Iowa trip visiting the Little Brown Church at Nashua Fort Atkinson nearby clock makers Egillville the smallest chapel near Festina Niagara cave near the state line and along the Mississippi from Lansing to McGregor. They rode a river boat north of McGregor and saw Pike's Peak. The cave offers a year round 45 degree temperature and an underground river with a waterfall. Admission is 55 cents and the cave is not fully explored. The family echoes See Iowa first as they head home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Wangberg
Martha
Judith
Switzerland
Iowa
Little Brown
Vale
Nashua
Old
Fort Atkinson
Clock Makers
Egillville
Festina
Niagara Cave
State Line
Mississippi River
Lansing
McGregor
Pike's Peak
Wangberg
Niagara
Pocahontas 4-H Fair Opens With Large Entry List
The Pocahontas county 4-H fair opens with a heavy livestock display at the sales barn. Judging begins at 1 p m on pigs and baby beef. a baseball game at 2 p m near the courthouse. Gris club work judged Friday at 9 a m. ginning match Friday at 1 p m on Charles Idrazil farm. mass band concert Friday evening at the school grounds. The Strathman building near Beck's store features notable exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Fridaz
Boy from Chicago Writes Popular Songs in City
Graydon B. Thornton of Chicago visiting his parents in the city is active in music, playing tano and accordion, arranging scores, teaching, and composing. Two of his songs are nearing publication with rights sold to Ted Browne Basie Co and Yellen Bernstein. He plans two musical shorts for Hollywood and has submitted work for a Broadway show set for fall opening. He notes the songwriter’s life is a mix of thorns and roses and fame can arrive suddenly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graydon B. Thornton
Chicago
A. R. Thornton
Lover’s Lane
Ted Browne ‘Basie Co
Flyer, Yellen & Bernstein
New York
Graydon
Hollywood
4-H Club Orchestra presents splendid county concert
Pocahontas county 4 H orchestra gave its third public appearance last Saturday in the courthouse with fourteen musicians and Mary Helen Davidson leading. Bruce Weber directed as Georgine Mart and Marie Hosier accompanied at the piano. program included Dreaming When My Dream Boat Comes Home Mariposa Sousa and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Mary Helen Davidson
4-H
Kee Pe Bner
Bruce Weber
Richard Hosier
Sousa
Georgine Mart
Marie Hosier
Marshall Boys’ Club
Mira J. Shaw
Marjorie Beneke
Old Village
Mary H. Davidson
Petronel
Helen Davidson
Local Achievement Days Highlight County 4-H Exhibits
Local 4-H achievement days showcase Bohemian kolaches Swedish tea rings and Berman bread alongside cakes and cookies. Demonstration teams from Garfield Go Getters Central Stars Swan Lake Cloverleaf and Dover Doers present quick breads sugar cookies and ancestral breads with two exhibits advancing to the county show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Go Getters
Lucille White
Lorraine Shimon
Winifred Brinkman
Arlo Ives
Central Stars
Mina Jean Shaw
Rita Burke
E. J. Schmuecker
Swan Lake
Dorothy Farrell
Mary Elaine. Kelly
Kathryn Wells
Mary Delores
Fitzgerald
Grace Splittgerber
Margaret Murphy
A. R. Omtvedt
Rickard's Removal Sale Opens at New Location
Ed Rickard moves his hardware and radio shop to the Fuller building near the Ritz theater and offers a 10 percent discount on all items. The sale runs from Friday morning through the night of August 28 to clear stock before the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Rickard
Fuller Building
Ritz Theater
Richard
Park Service Sunday Night at City Park
Religious service at the city park Sunday evening features Dr. H A Sin ning as speaker. A R Graham will provide music and aims to present worthwhile material. Ministers and leaders are working hard to make the services engaging, an uphill task but supported by appreciative attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
H. A. Sinning
A. R. Graham
Pocahontas Wins New $75,000 Postoffice Building
The daily Register reports Pocahontas was among towns awarded a $75,000 postoffice building by Uncle Sam. Nearby towns Rockwell City and Humboldt also received similar prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Register
Pocahontas
Uncle Sam
Rockwell City
Humboldt
NAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH EVENTS AND VERSE QUOTE
Sunday school and Bible class at 7 15 evening service at 8 Thursday Aug 19 Luther league at the church 8 p m Luther quote from N F Grundtvig 1817 urged to attend church next Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Grundtvig
4 H Western Lamb Feeding Deadline Near
County Agent Schmuecker announces enrollment closes Sept 1 for 4 H Western Lamb Feeding. Eligible farm youths aged 10 to 21 with capacity for 16 market lambs may enroll to receive 16 high grade western lambs, fed separately, to be shown in Spencer after about 100 days. Lambs sold at auction after the show. Extension service materials provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmuecker
Spencer
Mationa
Extension Service
Orville Dale Kilbourn obituary in Rolfe Iowa
Orville Dale Kilbourn born March 28 1914 in Palo Alto county Iowa died August 10 1987 at home north of Rolfe at age 28 years 4 months 13 days. Survived by parents Arthur and (Mrs) Kilbourn and extended family. Funeral held at home and Nain Lutheran church Rolfe with interment Powhatan cemetery.
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Orville Dale Kilbourn
Arthur Kilbourn
Palo Alto County
Iowa
Rolfe
Plover
Pocahontas County
Orville
Des Moines Township
Bright
Riverside
God
Nain Lutheran Church
Henry Thompson
Frank Kilbourn
Arlene Johnson
Fay Cruickshank
Madell
Leta Mae
Wilda
Russell
George Robertson
Powhatan Cemetery
Rolfe Babies Enter State Fair Health Contest
Rolfe will bid in the Iowa baby health championship at the 1937 state fair after entry announcements by the state fair board. Gerald Lawrence and Barbara Lee Quinsland Harris lead among more than 700 entries with four hundred dollars in trophies and special awards planned. The event runs Aug 27 to Sept 3 with 36 Iowa baby specialists conducting exams and offering parent consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Iowa
State Fair Board
Gerald Lawrence
Lawrence Quinsland
Barbara Lee
Ivan Harris
St. Margaret's Church Carnival Sees Strong Turnout and Revenue
Rev. D. A. Tewell reports St. Margaret's parish carnival last week was highly successful. Suppers at the Knights of Pythias hall and the dance at the Player drew large crowds, with games and stunts boosting revenue. Net proceeds exceeded $900.
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D. A. Tewell
St. Margaret’s Parish
Knights of Pythias
D. M. T. School Opens August Thirty
D. M. T. school opens August 30. All parties with second hand books for sale should bring them to the schoolhouse during the week of August 23. Roy E. Jennings superintendent.
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Roy E. Jennings
Card of Thanks from the Kilbourn Family
The A. J. Kilbourn Family thanks friends for help during the time of their son and father’s funeral. The note expresses appreciation for support and assistance in arranging, praising those who contributed to the ceremony and service.
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A. J. Kilbourn
Farm Bureau Camp At State Fair In Fine Shape
The Farm Bureau camp at the Iowa state fair is prepared in first class condition to host members and friends. The 80 acre area is separated from the main grounds by a camp fence and features a bath house with 40 showers. Police protection city water and electric lights are provided. Campers can receive mail at the Farm Bureau camp Des Moines and phone service is available day and night. Return checks to the camp are issued as attendees pass the gate. Space is free bedding is advised stoves must be brought as none will be supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Friends
Schmuecker
Grant Chapman
Des Des Moines
Community Gets Rain Delaying Threshing After Severe Heat
After consecutive scorching days toppling above 100 degrees clouds gathered from the north and west. A heavy rain measured at 34 inches soaked fields delaying threshing, reviving gardens and pastures, swelling creeks, and hindering Tilton and Guthrie from opening their tent show on the Johnson lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Roy
Mr. Roy
Tilton & Guthrie
Johnson Show
Trinity Lutherans to observe 50th anniversary
Rev J O Wangberg and Trinity Lutheran church plan a three day 50th anniversary observance starting Sunday. Former pastors Rev H G Engum Rev C L Dalseide and Rev C M Verle are slated to speak at the Sunday service with other ministers also expected to attend for a large reunion and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Wangberg
Trinity Lutheran
Rice Lake
Wis
C. L. Dalseide
Cameo
Saskatchewan
C. M. Verle
Wautoma
O. C. Jersing-Thompson
Burroak
Iowa
Orlando Wangberg
Bricelyn
Minn
Local farming yields and community notes around Laurens
The John Ferry farm reports 102 bushels of oats per acre near Laurens, while F. K. Hawley farm logs 27 bushels of wheat per acre, valued at 20 cents a bushel. Laurens reports sleeping sickness in horses, Ole Johnson celebrates his 102nd birthday with 150 relatives, and Pocahontas begins WPA excavations for a new pool to open by spring.
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John Ferry
Laurens
Ole Johnson
Sioux Rapids
the Sun
F. K. Hawley
Omaha
Minneapolis
Rolfe
South Dakota
Clarence Sarkowski
Pocahontas
WPA
County Board of Education
A. A. Brinkman
Roffe
R. C. Grant
Edward Rosseguie
Marshall Township
Paul Schuler
Clay County
Rolfe and Pocahontas Social Notes Highlight Visits
Local notices list visits from Miss Ilene Schonberger and Mrs. Shirley Thornton plus Fort Dodge and Des Moines travelers. Community events include 4-H fairs at Pocahontas, a Methodist lawn social, Sacred Heart carnival attendees, and European-tour plans by Miss Annetta Sheil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley ‘Thornton
G. B. Palmer
Helen McDonald
Fort Dodge
George Shors
John Shors
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
B. H."peters
Rolfe
Gilmore City
Chester McMahon
Minneapolis
L. A
Ted Severson
Jimmy Severson
J. M. Severson
Methodist Church
Edris McDonough
Mary Sue
Lakefield
Minn
Milton Fisher
Mara Carlene
Wilber Woods
Will Hedricks
A. G. Hille
R. E. Culbertson
Danvers
Ill
Anna Bower
Dorothy
Phoenix
Ariz
Sacred Heart Parish
James Sennett
George Shers
E. Eikenberry
Casper Grant
Annetta Sheil
Europe
Paris
Brussels
Antwerp
England
Miss Sheil
Chicago
Janet Iisher
Saco
Mont
Clarence Lathrop
Merle McAninch
Sam Link
Swea City
Gwendolyn
McAninch
Lois Link
Robert Cornwell
Kankakee
T. E. Patterson
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Garfield
Kolfe Boy
Rickard
Park Service
Postoffice
George J. Robertson
ST. Margaret’s Church
Asia
Trinity Lutherans
Neighborhood News
Ilene Schonbergers
Almer
Kenneth
Stepf al M Wes
Haines ‘Plebaugh
Maugin
Hertzes
Carl
Arrow Adlers
Joe Kizer
Gravela
Arthur Johnson
Miles
Havelock
Atherton Electric
Lillian Patterson
Barnes
Chevrard
Gilmore
E F. Chiles
Rolfe Variety Store
Rialto Theatr
Pocahontas, Iowa
Charles Starrett
Barhan
ONE Man Justice
Ry Cce Karns
Helen Burgess
Freddie Bartholomew
Lionel Banrymore
Spencer ,Tracy
Melm
Douglas
Kipling
Jean Arthur
Edwin Arnold
Milland
Luis Alberni
J. E. Tutt
Sunset Hill Orchard
Kellogg
Lifebuoy Soup
Campbell’s Tomato Soup
Shasta
Union Leader Tobacco
Smith’s Market
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