Lutherans From Rolfe Attend District Meeting
Esther and Dorothy Simonson attended the district Luther League convention at Eagle Grove as delegates from Rolfe. The choral union concert featured the Wangbergs Lomen Simonson and Thompson families with Berniece Lomen singing solo. Eugene Simonson was elected circuit secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Dorothy Simonson
Eagle Grove
Rolfe
Choral Union
J. O. Wangberg
Rueben
Judith
E. P. Lomen
Berneice
Alan
A. Simonson
Dora
Elmer Simonson
Eugene
Grayce
Evelyn
Margery
Gerald Thompson
Berniece Lomen
Eugene Simonson
Rialto Theatre Big Weekend Features Classic Pairings
At the Rialto Theatre on August 25 and 26 Roy Rogers and Mary Hart star in Southward Ho while Bonita Granville and John Litel appear in Nancy Drew Trouble Shooter. August 27 28 and 29 brings James Cagney George Raft George Bancroft and Jane Bryan in Each Dawn I Die along with a Mickey Mouse cartoon. August 30 and 31 presents Man of Conquest with Richard Dix Edward Ellis Victor Jory and Gail Patrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rogers
Mary Hart
Bonita Granville
John Litel
Nancy Drew
Trouble Shooter
James Cagney
George Raft
George Bancroft
Jane Bryan
Mickey Mouse Cartoon
Richard Dix
Edward Ellis
Victor Jory
Gail Patrick
Birthday Party For Jerry Howland Fifth Birthday
Jerry Howland entertained ten friends for his fifth birthday on Friday afternoon. The celebration featured games, gift opening, and lunch with a pink trimmed angel food cake as the centerpiece. Trinity Aid Society met at Mrs. P M Petersons home with a vocal solo and a talk by Miss Martha Wangberg. A family reunion at Mrs. Amelia Petersons home brought together all children and grandchildren for the first time in years, with the Knutsoms, Murphys, Gutknechts and Petersons among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Howland
Jerry
Trinity Aid Society
Peterson
Trinity Lutheran
Grayce Thompson
Martha Wangberg
Miss Wangberg
West
Canada
Los Angeles
J. O. Wangberg
Amelia Peterson
Charles Knutsom
Robert
Frank
Woodrow Murphy
Bhue
Osear Peterson
Jane Ellen
Beverly
Vincent
Elvina Peterson
Ottumwa
Local families host gatherings in Rolfe and Twin Lakes
Mrs. Knutson and Mrs. Gutknecht visited the Peterson home while Mrs. Jarvis and Mrs. McIntire hosted a benefit breakfast for the Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society. Trinity Lutheran welcomed new members Dr and Mrs H G Frigaard and Mrs Andrew Simonson. The Ryen reunion at Twin Lakes drew nearly fifty attendees with officers elected for the coming year. The Firkins family annual reunion gathered about 70 at Gar Mac lodge for fried chicken and a program featuring the Iowa corn song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis
McIntire
Minnie Jarvis
Leland McIntire
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid
Telmer Sime
Clara Everson
Esther Simonson
Luther League
Olive Ryan
Eugene Simonson
Ryen
Twin Lakes
Ted Severson
J M. Severson
Verna Ryen
Roy Mentzer
O. G. Ryen
Nels Ryen
R. C. Wiegert
Lendit Paulson
Richard Hoveland
Simon Simonson
Andrew
Sterling Simonson
Anna Ryen
Leona Hamilton
Rachel
Firkins
Gar-Mac Lodge
Reunion of Firkins Family Sparks Iowa Illinois Song Exchange
A regional gathering featured performances from Iowa and Illinois attendees, with songs and readings led by Yvonne Kilbourn and the Firkins family. The event closed with group singing as relatives from Des Moines to Pocahontas attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Illinois
Yvonne Kilbourn
Mart Vel Firkins
Lela Wilson
Leola Firkins
Ilene Wilson
A. A. Firkins
Charles Rogers
Shabbona
Maynard Firkins
Lawrence Firkins
Helen Slater
Emmetsburg
Emil Firkins
Rodman
Joe Wilson
Nene
Pocahontas
Earl Firkins
David van Alstiné
Plover
Earl Kilbourn
Leo Christenson
Bill Hough
Marion Ham
A. L. Firkins
Marvel
Presbyterian Missionary Society Meets in Jensen Home
Louis Wilson and family along with Henry Thompson and C. W. Roberts of Rolfe attend a Presbyterian Missionary Society gathering at Mrs. Clarence Jensen’s Jensen home. Mrs. Jennie Johnson, Mrs. C. M. Patterson, Mrs. G. S. Shriner, and Mrs. C. J. Morrison assist the hostess. Edna Marcum presents China outreach. Grant Pollock reviews foreign missions. Musical selections include Janice Wiegman’s piano, a Kennedy duet, and a Mather solo. Jean Mather shares ties to a Chinese missionary at Storm Lake event. Naomi Gunderson offers travelogue on South America trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Jensen
The
Clarence Jensen
Jennie Johnson
C. M. Patterson
G. S.shriner
C. J. Morrison
Edna Marcum
China
Grant Pollock
Foreign Missionary Review
Janice Wiegman
Helen
Roberta Kennedy
Jean Mather
Jean
Storm Lake
Naomi Gunderson
Transparent Hen to be Shown at Iowa State Fair
Dr Salsburys transparent hen the most popular exhibit at the Worlds Poultry congress in Cleveland Ohio will be exhibited at the Iowa State fair announced by Shir ley Thornton Northwest Iowa territory for the Salsbury firm The transparent hen is a large plastic reproduction showing internal organs in full natural color Visitors at the congress said it ranked with the transparent man at Chicago Century of Progress and the transparent woman at the Cleveland exposition two years ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Salsbury
Cleveland
Ohio
Shirley Thornton
Iowa
Salsbury
Local residents urged to join community meeting at Wilburn Woods
Townspeople are asked to bring personal items for a shared event at Wilburn Woods on Tuesday. Attendees should prepare for a collaborative gathering and bring simple provisions for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilburn Woods
Mrs Esther Ragan Hosts Crochet Contest in Rolfe
Mrs Esther Ragan of Rolfe chaired a crochet session where participants completed long pieces of work and prizes were awarded for the longest completed crochet items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Ragan
Rolfe
Coal sales slow as winter supply looms for buyers
The notice warns buyers to act soon on coal and winter supplies, noting few coal salesmen on the road and signs of trouble ahead. It also advertises a 1000 bushel steel grain bin, wood grain bins, and a portable bin for corn, urging advance notice for best service.
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Rialto Theatre
Pocahontas, Iowa
Rolfe Golf Course
Jim Wilson
Bill Sime
Bob Hunter
B&b Dairy
Tomers
Lun-schrupp
Paraland
Renee Ipemamansenneg
Community Service
R. E. Hauswirth
Arrow Office
D. Atherton
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
U. S
Robert Smythe
Dist. Mgr
Carver Bldg
Fort Dodge
Mankato Comercial College
Mankato
Minn
N. A. Nelson
Norwegian Church
E. W. Meredith
North Main St
L. D. Smith
Typewriter Bond
Rolfe Arrow
Joe Barnes
Waterloo
Jones
Humboldt County Fair
Middle West
Harris
Louis Wilson
Henry ‘Thompson
Iowa State Fair
Arroy
Bob Beckord
Sunset Hill Poultry
Thorntong
HeeHaw News
Albion
Mich
Iit Rolfe
J. T. Grant Rolfe
Tole
Gotham
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