Regular Meetings and Social Notes From Local Clubs
The Tuesday club held a regular meeting November 18 at Mrs. C. W. Bielefeldt home. Mrs. Elmer Simonson spoke on Music and featured composers and recordings. A surprise was led by Mrs. Ernest Vaughn. Lunch followed. In a separate gathering at Mrs. C. J. White home Mrs. M. R. Soth presented World Affairs with a surprise by Mrs. W. F. Brinkman. The group chose to donate to the Salvation Army Service Unit instead of a Christmas gift exchange. Mrs. Anne Wiley hosted the Bon Ton bridge club with guests from Des Moines. Auction and Bingo prizes went to several members. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday December 8 at 2 o clock at Mrs. Art Erickson’s home. The Eastern Star holds a regular meeting Tuesday December 9 with a 6:30 covered dish supper, a Christmas program, and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bielefeldt
Elmer Simonson
Ernest Vaughn
Bielefeldt
C. J. White
M. R. Soth
W. F. Brinkman
Salvation Army
Anne Wiley
Bon Ton Bridge Club
J.T. Grant
Carol Bruce
William Wisdom
Des Moines
C. J. Morrison
J.E. Hynds
BE. Hikenberry
J. R. McIntire
Eastern Star
The
Methodist church service and activities announced
H V Bartz pastor leads a schedule with church school at 10 15 a m worship at 11 15 a m youth fellowship at 6 p m and choir rehearsal Thursday at 8 p m The M M club meets with Mrs Farlow Thursday December 11 at 7 30 p m The note adds a remark that the average church has too many bystanders and not enough standbys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Methodist Church
H. V. Bartz
Farlow
Birthday Surprise For Mrs Dean Stover From Family
Sunday arrival home from church a family group surprised Mrs Dean Stover for her birthday. Attendees included Clarence Heathman family Robert Heathman James Cruickshank and others from Plover Odebolt and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Stover
Clarence Heathman
Robert Heathman
James Cruickshank
Donna Nielsen
James Spencer
Bess Cruickshank
Plover
Heathman
Rector
Marybell
Nancy
Odebolt
Phayne Heathman
D M T School Basketball Results and Activities
D M T played Varina on the home floor with girls losing 59 40 and boys winning 48 1. Bruce Fisher led the boys and Carol Heathman led the girls. Pep band under Miss Van Horn performed during intervals. December 1 they faced Bradgate, girls 50 21 and boys 30 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.M.T
Varina
Carol Heathman
Welty
Bruce Fisher
Miss van Horn
Bradgate
Jim Taylor
Mary Meisenbach
Jean Schonberger
Marvel Krebs
Johnsons announce engagement of Maxine Ann Johnson
Mr and Mrs George W Johnson announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Maxine Ann to Clifford C Claussen son of Mr and Mrs Henry Claussen of Gilmore City The wedding is set for December 14 at Trinity Lutheran church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Johnson
Maxine Ann
Clifford C. Claussen
Henry Claussen
Gilmore City
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mystery death of a guard at top research site
Call from Long Island reveals Mrs Abbie Sheeley spoke with son Wilbur who re enlisted in the navy and is stationed on Long Island. The piece promises details on the mysterious death of the man who guarded America s top scientific research secrets in Tragic End of a Genius in The American Weekly magazine distributed with the Sunday World-Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Abbie Sheeley
Wilbur
Navy
America
Sunwootney Hworrld
Iowa banks in best condition in state history
Iowa bank deposits peaked at 1.512 billion dollars as of June 30 1947, with 664 banks statewide reporting sound condition. State Superintendent Newton P Black notes postwar deposits rose 212.9 percent from the wartime low, contrasting post World War I growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Newton P. Black
Sheep Buried Alive During Snow Drift Rescue
A flock near Pierson buried six feet under snow during a storm. Owner Art Weinreich and neighbor Willie Florke dug tunnels and freed the sheep in two and a half hours. One animal died and two were trapped in creek water but are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Weinreich
Pierson
Willie Florke
Nain Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Christmas Program
Emery L Petersen pastor leads Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. December 10 Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Victor Hermansen home with Mrs Albert Hermansen assisting. Christmas program with gift exchange and Children s Homes offering at 2:30 p.m. Confirmation classes at 2 for seniors and 3 for juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain Lutheran Church
Emery L. Petersen
Ladies Aid
Victor Hermansen
Albert Hermansen
Presbyterian notices page announces service times
The church schedule lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Choir practice occurs at the usual time. Division 1 of the Women’s Association plans a meeting at Mrs. Marie Wiegman’s home on December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. F. Schneck
Women’s Association
Marie Wiegman
Trinity Lutheran church notices announce services and meetings
Pastor J. O. Wangberg will preach this Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class follow. Catechism class meets Saturday at 1 45 p.m. at the parsonage. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday December 10 at the Lounge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wangberg
Ladies Aid Society
Rolfe School Kindergarten Santa inspires Christmas letter practice
Students at Rolfe School write to Santa and list wishes while daily activities include counting to sixteen and reading Henry's Wagon. Fifth grade lists top spellers Richard Allen, Jerry Farlowe, Ronald Shimon, Alfred Woodard, Paula Brinkman, Juanita Snook, Beryl Wickie. Science topic unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Santa Claus
Henry
Jack Horner
Richard Allen
Jerry Farlowe
Ronald Shimon
Alfred Woodard
Paula Brinkman
Juanita Snook
Beryl Wickie
Study of simple machines and upcoming decorations
The text lists four basic simple machines levers inclined planes pulleys and wheel and axles and mentions plans to make Christmas decorations soon.
Major Operation for Mrs Zelma Murray at Mercy Fort Dodge
Mrs Zelma Murray underwent a major operation at Mercy hospital Fort Dodge after a recent blood transfusion. The procedure started at nine o clock Monday and, while the patient remains very ill, her condition is fair. Her mother Mrs Carl Sandvig stayed by her side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelma Murray
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Carl Sandvig
Probate notice for Amandus Hofert will in Pocahontas County
District Court in Pocahontas Iowa set December 30 1947 for hearing proof of the last will of Amandus Mathias Hofert deceased dated February 21 1921. Interested parties must appear at 10 00 A M to show cause why the will should not be probated. Katherine Boozell clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Pocahontas County
Amandus Mathias Hofert
Pocahontas
Iowa
District Court
Said County
Katherine Boozell
Notice for bids on legion floor renovation
Sealed bids due by noon December 15 for laying maple floor 42 by 60 feet in Rolfe American Legion hall. Lumber and nails supplied. Boards 4 inches thick and 83 inches wide. Bids cover labor sanding and finishing. Send to Dick Schett or C B Chapman. Legion may reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe American Legion
Dick Schett
C. B. Chapman
Legion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Wiley
Rolfe Woman’s Club
A. R. Thornton
Friendly Circle Club
Martin Peterson
Ava Cox
Ernest Cox
Sioux City
J. W. Anderson
Earl Cox
Cecil Pederson
Humboldt
Lloyd Cox
V.F.W
D.M.T. School
Rolfe
Rutland High School
South Africa
Your Choice Films
Rolfe School
Aloma’s Beauty Shop
E. L. Quaife
Iowa State College Extension
Quaife
Charles Zeman
Simul Poultry Roost
Usta
J.T. Grant & Son
Poland
J. E. Grove
Rolfe Implement Co
Leslie Struthers
Arrow Office
Roderick
W. L. Wilson
Rt. 1
Lyle Lund
Firestone
Montgomery Ward
Bob Heathman
Rolfe Implement. Co
China Boat
Christensen
Havelock
Hampshire Boars
Glenn Lent
Hampshire
Boyd Imhoff
Roy Simonson
Mrs
Lawrence Buck
John Healey
Saturday Evening Post
Severy
Henry Wickie
Rolf
Ani
Climax Rm & Feed’ Co
Climax Mill
Federal Land
Nat'l Farm Loan
Totin
Treas
Phone 87
Poehontas
Climax Mill & Feo
C. F. Dixon
Rolfe, Iowa
Mason
Eddie J. Aden
Jackson Brand
van Camp’s
Wisconsin
del Monte
Miss California
van Camp
Abe
Woodbury
Lydia Grey
Sat
Whitmer Bakery & Grocet
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