Community Notes From August Local Events and Sales
19 years ago Mr and Mrs B D Higgins attended a gathering in Anchorage Alaska with C L Zemen and family. James Anders and others joined the Threshers Steem Engine event. Fred James Broeck Jeh from Pomeroy served two years in the armed forces. Gun show attendance included Lester Applerste and Bert Jemsen in Marshalltown. Local sales list: Ralph Kauffman sold 30 steers weighing 1268 pounds for 25 dollars. Chas A Olson and Merie Olson sold 19 steers weighing 1313 pounds for 25.75 dollars. Shirley Hughes Herscher was honored at a community shower in Rolfe Methodist Church parlors on August 12 with assistants Esther Fevold and Dorothy Lanus.
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B.D. Higgins
James Anders
Anchorage
Alerk
C. L. Zemen
San. Mervin
Roy Zemer
Bob
Omehz
Ralph Kauffman
Chas. A
Merie Olson
Shirley Hughes Herscher
Rolfe Methodist Church
Shirley
Esther Fevold
Humboldt
Dorothy Lanus
Pocehortas clerk hired for Pocetontas draft board
A report notes Leone H Hudek of Pocehortas was hired as clerk for the Pocetontas draft board. The piece also lists local events: Cath rine A. Berr exhibits watercolors at Blenten Art Gallery, Fort Dodge. Bernette Allen injured with two broken ribs during bell game. Candace Carolin Carlson born August 10 in New York City to Mr. and Mrs Harold Carlson. Plover bus drivers named Lyle Dilley Garland Westerman and Robert Horsman. a reception in H J Nielsen home for Orval Herthman and his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leone H. Hudek
Pocehortas
Pocetontas Draft Board
Cathrine A. Berr
Exhibion
Blenten Art Gallery
Fort Dodge
Bernette Allen
W. W. Allen
Jean Carlson
Harold Carlson
New York City
Candace Carolin
Lyle Dilley
Garland Westerman
Robert Horsman
H. J. Nielsen
Orval Herthman
Larson family moves to Lockport refinery post
In 1943 a number of local residents are noted for moves and events. Lyle Larson and family relocate to Lockport Illinois where he will work at a Texaco refinery. Nearby, Bonita Philip heads to Thor for a visit, and several others travel or plan autumn work. Tornado near Twin Lakes claims lives of Mrs. George Speer and Miss Stella Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Larson
Lockport
Larson
Texaco Oil Co
Bonita Philip
Thor
Louie Athens
Lake Okoboji
Jim Wilcox
Cleo Hansen
Cheryl Onnen
Rachel Leith
Mary Lou Greth
Jimmy
E. S. Simonson
Chicago
Farmers Union Live Stock Commission
Clifford Nielsen
Delmar Ralph
Otto Christensen
Ralph
Earl Kauffman
North Country
Clara
Nellie Smith
McGregor
Wisconsin Dells
George Speer
Havelock
Stella Powell
Traer
Twin Lakes
Rolfe School
A. O. H. Setzepland
Edna Marcum
Arthur D. Evans
Elizabeth Decker
Madora Hughes
Apple Thieves Target Thornton and Peers Ad Warns Community
Local notice recalls Thornton and Peers warning about apple thieves. Report notes chicken thieves active in area with Marion Ham losing about 69 hens. sheriff called and on the trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Peers
C. A. Christensen
Yvonne
Joyce
Donald Eikenberry
Anita Miller
Morningside College
Martivz Fagan
Selly Webb
Wands Rutzgers
Jonesport
Marjorie Jones
Carmi Vaughn
Marion Ham
Asturder
Aubrey Wilson Seeks Work and College in Des Moines
Forty years ago on Thursday August 23 1928 Aubrey Wilson has left for Des Moines where he secured employment and will enter college, marking a notable step in his career path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Wilson
Des Moines
Community Shower Planned for Local Bride Elect
A church shower at United Methodist Church in Plover will honor LaRinda Hohensee, bride elect of Steve Hover, Saturday night at 8. The event invites all neighbors and friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist
Des Voines
The
Warne State College
Dar
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Linds Hughes
Rolfe State Bank
Nashua
Win Hauswirth
Christy
Charles Hauswirth
Wayne Hauswirth
Bruce
la- Verne Runneberg
Laurens
Jack Hauswirth
Jean
Jerry Fowler
Gilmore City
G. F. Grove
Pioneer
J. R
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Nevin Moodie
Rebecca Warren
Saint Michael’s Catholic Church
Kingsley
Garlocks
Gayle Garlocks
Ning
United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Velma Pollock
Barbara Garlock
A. O. Garlock
Sonja Plantz
Shakopee
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Henry Schoenene
Arnolds Park
Karla Keller
Crystal Lake
Ill
Audrey Osborne
Cleveland
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Art Sellers
Ruth MacFadzen
Karen O’neall
Verna Hofert
Gayle Garlock
Mary-Margaret Circle
Juanita Webbink
Joe Plantz
Eugene Hinrichs
Plover News
Dorothy Stowell
America
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United States Brewers Association, Inc
P.O
Osceola
Heinz
Blue Bennet
Kraft
Kool Aid
Clover Farm
Bic
Bostitch
Staples
Regal Stapler
Timex
Tin
Pocahontas, Iowa
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Clint Eastwood
Marianne Koch
Hell
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