Grandparents Honor Laurie Ruth Sorensen on Birthday and Baptism
A dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Majorowicz Sundsy honored Laurie Ruth Sorensen on her first birthday and baptism at Rolfe Methodist Church. Attending were Jerry and Laurie Sorensen, Richard Lehigh and Terry, Chris Sorensen, Virgil Thorson family, Thomas Diggs and Leeb, Conrad Majorowicz and Kathryn. The section also notes a Presbyterian Women’s Association meeting with devotions, a reading program, and planning for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Majorowicz
Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley Hosts Chicken Supper
Thursday evening last week the Past Presidents Parley met at Mrs. Stanley Whitmore’s home for a chicken supper with 11 members and a child present. A business meeting elected new officers for the upcoming year. Also noted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Ramon Carlson of Fort Dodge with gifts, songs, and floral decor. Out of town guests included Mrs. Paul Lothian and Mrs. Glenn Peterson of Storm Lake, and Mrs. Jerry Carlson of Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parley
the Legion Auxiliary
Stanley Whitmore
Patty Whitmore
Ramon Carlson
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Glenn Peterson
Janet Shelgren
Carlson
Ray
Paul Lothian
Storm Lake
Jerry Carlson
J. A. Mehaffey
Plover
Third annual Simonson-Lodden reunion at White Pines Park Oregon
The third annual Simonson-Lodden reunion gathered at White Pines state park Oregon on Sunday August 14. Attendees included Mrs Lillie Simonson and families from Rolfe Beloit Rockford Wheaton Chicago and Park Ridge with Mariene Simonson flying in from New York City. Oldest member was Mrs Lillie Simonson and youngest Lyman Halverson. Fourth reunion planned for Labor Day 1940 at Rolfe park with curial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simonson-Lodden
White Pines State Park
Oregon
Lilie Simonson
Rey Simonson
Rolfe
Ted Hansen
Park Ridge
Conrad Halverson
Beloit
Wis
Eugene Simonson
Rockford, I
J. C. Matheny
Rockford
George Trotter
Wheaton
Ted Schulz
Chicago
Lillie Simonon
Mickey
Mariene Simonson
New York City
Lillie Simonson
Lyman Halverson
Rolfe Park
Wedding Bells Signal Union in Iowa Community
Fragmentary notes reveal a local wedding with many attendees including Mrs. Ed Shelgren and Mrs. Minnie McEwen. The groom’s background covers Bode High School, Air Force service, and Washington Honor Guard time plus two years in Germany. Additional names and places appear, but details are incomplete due to the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jickson
Ed Shelgren
John Keuffman
Minnie McEwen
Everet
Shaw
George Marine
Herxman
Tre Tride Ff & Wrattate
CMT. High
Iowa Stats Teacher College
Bode High School
Washington, D. C
Germany
Ls.t.c
Why People Attend Church: A Methodist Perspective
The article discusses reasons people attend church including habit fellowship and seeing the good of cultivating routines. It notes that sometimes sermons stray from the gospel and invites readers who favor the old-fashioned gospel to attend First Methodist next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
QO. M. McQuary
First Methodist
Evidences of the New Birth Sermon Call
A church invites members to hear sermons on Evidences of the New Birth or How Do You Know When You Are Saved. Attendees are assured no one will be scorned while encouraging faithful study. Bible study at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 with invitations to bring friends.
Presbyterian Church service and events listed
Martin J. Prehn pastor leads Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Parish invites everyone without a church home to attend. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 8 p.m. Board of Trustees meets Monday evening in the J. H. Brinkman office at 8 o'clock.
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Martin J. Prehn
The
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Brinkman
The Lutheran Church announces services and events
The Lutheran church in Alton invites all to Sunday Bible school at 6 45 a m worship at 11 a m with a sermon The Peril of Seeing by Pastor Christensen Family Night at 7 30 p m features college students and the film The St Olaf Story sponsored by the Christian Education Circle Welcoming all to worship and fellowship
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THE
Lutheran Church
Alton Christensen
Christensen
St. Olaf
Christian Education Circle
Card of Thanks for Support During Hospital Stay
Archie Phillips thanks readers for the cards flowers and visits while in the hospital expressing appreciation for the kindness received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Phillips
Thank You for Ecards in Illness
Vie lita Wax expresses gratitude for the many ecards received during her illness with yellow jaundice. She notes they helped pass the time and were greatly appreciated.
Not being ab thank everyone personally
Fragmentary note thanks friends and family and mentions a date and amount in a confusing line. No clear event or names present to anchor a full summary.
Unclear fragment prompts small town news note
Fragmentary OCR lines mention a sighting or event at an unidentified location with potential wartime references. Details are missing and entities are indiscernible.
Differences Between Vocational Ag and FFA.
Kenneth Kiburz explains vocational agriculture as a schoolbased farming program for high school students and notes the FFA is a voluntary club for those enrolled in vocational agriculture. He outlines aims of the FFA, how chapters operate, and argues both paths develop the boy, with fuller growth when both are engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Kiburz
Voc. Ag. Ins
FFA
Tne
Agri
FRA
State Fair Announces Special Days Schedule
With the Iowa State Fair opening in two days officials reveal a lineup of special days from free admission for children to a day honoring the legislature and elected state officials. The list outlines the upcoming events and observances for the exposition.
Big State Fair Schedule Preview with Daily Highlights
With favorable weather the fair looks set to attract big crowds as events run from August 27 to September 6. Secretary L B Cunningham says farm and livestock entries are among the highest ever and the entertainment lineup is the largest offered to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. I. Farm Family
Gene Autry
L. B. Cunningham
4-H Exhibits at Iowa State Fair from Pocahontas County
Grand Champion Shorthorn steer owned by Bruce Linn and Reserve Champion by Betty Trenary will be shown at the Iowa State Fair. Betty also exhibits a Reserve Hereford. Other Pocahontas 4-H youths Dale Ryan and Robert Siddall will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Reeves
Pocahontas County
Bruce Linn
Hugh Linn
Gilmore City
Betty Trenary
G. Donald Trenary
Pocahontas
Betty
Ronald Shelton
County Extension
4-H
Dale Ryan
Robert Siddall
Laurens
Swan Lake 4-H Members Earn State Fair Demonstration Trip
Members of the Swan Lake 4-H Club earned a trip to the State Fair to take part in the demonstration contest after winning a blue ribbon in the local event. A separate group of 4-H youths will compete in the livestock judging contest, with four boys still to be chosen for the team.
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Swan Lake
4-H Club
Rabid fox attack on workers ends with fatal clubbing
Betty Dallman and Eldon Hendricks were attacked by a rabid fox during detasseling work. The animal charged Hendricks, who used a shotgun to strike it dead after failing to fire. Dallman began anti rabies vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Dallman
Eldon Hendricks
Miss Dallman
Iowans Bring Back Record Rock Sturgeon From Idaho
Abe and John Goemaat of Pella returned from Idaho with two rock sturgeons weighing 125 and 90 pounds. The men described the haul as one of the year’s best fish stories, highlighting their notable catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Abe
John Goemaat
Pella
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rolfe Arrow
Tiny Tot
Tresbyterian Women's Association
Presbyterian Women's Association
Phillips Brinkman
Norton Ives
Zimmerman
M. J. Prehn
William Fisher
Mesdames
Stewart Whitmore
Leo Holliday
Art Erickson
Lester Ferden
Lyman George
Paul Biedermann
R. D. Higgins
Jean Carlson
Nora Clarke
Marge Kates
Gordon Mehaffey
Helmer Raiser
B. Fishers
Bruce Fisher
Fisher- Opheim
Donald Phillips
Whitmore
Fae Schon
Barent Bride
Illinois
Fisher-Ophiem
Hia aNav
Pride
Yenul Suseshantang
Vermahen
S& B
Battle Minn
le Mars
Waterloo
Thor
Stan- Clear Lake
Dawson
Wotehope
Lake Cooldt
Boos
F Thailand
Vocational Ag
F.F.A
Pocahontas, Iowa
Plymouth
SAVOY
Studebaker
Fordor
FORD
DODGE
Ford Tudor
Omaha Ltd
GMC
G. Fred Smith
Slim
Cena Tare
del Monte Pineapple
Brower
Duncan Hines
Hormel’s
Rt Aig Tel
Betty Crocker
Armour’s Roast Beef
Olney
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