Pocahontas Wins Double Header Over Gilmore Teams
Pocahontas high school teams swept Gilmore high school on the local floor with the Indians beating Gilmore 33 to 17 in boys action and Pocahontas girls winning 32 to 17. Anderson and Matthiesen starred for Pocahontas, while Hogan and Davis led Gilmore City. The night also featured Pocahontas Palmer games with the boys winning 35 to 21 and Palmer girls topping Pocahontas 42 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Gilmore High School
Indians
Anderson
Matthiesen
Kauffman
Hogan
Davis
Gilmore City
Palmer
Pocahontas Boys
Palmer Boys
Palmer Girls
Nomann
Lois Vogel
Charlene Wainwright
Fire at Haven Home Causes Minor Damage
Firefighters from the Pocahontas department were called to the L. W. Haven home Saturday morning after an overheated cook stove set the wall behind it ablaze. Little damage resulted. Pfe Gordon Krug visits his parents on a 15 day furlough from Camp Beale. Jack Mell sails to San Francisco after visiting his parents in Jacksonville. Katherine Reiter of Northwestern Bell is temporarily reassigned to Humboldt. Pfe George C. Barger, prisoner of war, writes his family in Laurens and Pecaton tas. he was captured in North Africa on February 17 1943 and has served since 1941 seeking clothing and mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven
Pocahontas
L. W. Haven
Pfe
Gordon Krug
Lou Krug
Camp Beale
Calif
Jack Mell
San Francisco
Howard Mell
Jacksonville
Fla
California
Katherine Reiter
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Humboldt
George C. Barger
Germany
George W. Burger
Laurens
Lois Burger
Pecatontas
Pfc. Burger
North Africa
Larson Purchase Farm Stationed 60 Miles From Pocahontas
Mr and Mrs Ervin Larson bought the Carl Larson farm located sixty miles southwest of Pocahontas and moved from their Rolfe area home which they had recently sold. Mae Lynch hosted the Phoenix club meeting with a lesson on China Our Ally led by Viola McCartan. Clarence and Kathryn Osweiler welcomed a daughter born December 3 at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge. Gerald Albrecht of Camp Consair California and Mollie Albrecht of Rockwell City visited C J Albrecht's home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Larson
Carl Larson
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Mae Lynch
Phoenix Club
China
Viola McCartan
Clarence Osweiler
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Osweiler
Kathleen Koenig
Pfe
Gerald Albrecht
Camp Consair
Calif
Mollie Albrecht
Rockwell City
C. J. Albrecht
Golden Hour club hosts, others note local travels and service
Mrs. Gerd Martens hosted the Golden Hour club with Mrs. Mary Hronek as guest and prize winners Mrs. J. W. Poduska, Mrs. Hronek, and Mrs. George Schott. Lunch followed. Vincent Mayberry reports to Des Moines for military service and will leave Sac county. Elwood Mayberry expects discharge in December to assume station duties. Marian Marines members Pfc Calvin Peterson and Pfc James Severson return to Miramar after 10 days at home. Central Circle of the Methodist church met with devotional leadership, Christmas carols, and committee members listed. Pocahontas high school home economics girls hosted a dinner for the school board and wives. Supt. J. R. Grant acted as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerd Martens
Golden Hour Club
Mary Hronek
J. W. Poduska
Hronek
George Schott
Vincent Mayberry
Mayberry
Des Moines
Sac County
James Severson
Ted Severson
Miramar
Calif
Methodist Church
F. M.hudgon
Friendly Eight Club Hosts Bridge Night at Mrs Groff Home
Mrs Clarence Groff hosted the Friendly Eight contract bridge club on Thursday evening with guests Mrs James Hronek Miss Florence Schoofs Mrs Dan OBrien Mrs L P Grosvenor ae L Dunn Mrs Rh R Allen Mrs A J Shaw and Mrs Peter Hansen. He Schoots won the guest prize for high score and Mrs M E Hammes won the club prize. Mrs C E Calligan received the club draw prize. After the card game the hostess served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Bartosh
Lawrence Seifred
Seifred
Eleanor Stejskal
Bernadine Oilinger
Denver
Colo
Lucille Meppen
Arlene Madsen
Stejskal
Marian Hoffert
Robert Reiter
Friendly Eight Club
Clarence Groff
Friendly Eight Contract Bridge Club
James Hronek
Florence Schoofs
Dan O’brien
L. P. Grosvenor
Ae L. Dunn
Rh. R. Allen
A. J. Shaw
Peter Hansen
He Schoots
M. E. Hammes
C. E. Calligan
Havelock News Basketball Schedule And Local Notes
December 6 through March 4 schedule for Havelock area teams lists games at Bradgate Mallard Plover Ware Albert City and county tournaments. Community notes report visits from Mary Schallan, Pearl Mick traveling to Colorado Springs, quarantine release for scarlet fever, moves and household relocations, and personnel updates including 2/c Johnnie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradgate
Mallard
Plover
Ware
Albert City
Local Notes and Visits Across Town
Norfolk based service member stationed there with Mrs Whitmore visiting Rolfe friends. Firstborn Shirley Ann Fuchs 74 pounds born at Emmetsburg Hospital to Billie and Loryl Fuchs of Laurens. Local residents and relatives visit, some traveling to Fort Dodge for air corps exams. Community gatherings include Havelock and Laurens clubs with luncheon hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Virginia
Stewart Whitmore
Rolfe
Billie Fuchs
Laurens
Emmetsburg Hospital
Charles Hilger
Havelock
Hilger
Orville Boysen
San Francisco
Harry Boysen
Alice
Dale Stover
Omaha
Barry Waters Birthday Party At Vern Waters Home
After school on Wednesday Barry Waters celebrated his eleventh birthday with a party at Vern Waters home. A group of youngsters enjoyed games and a dainty lunch, receiving many nice gifts from classmates and friends. Attending were Edward Worthington Sonny Huseby Don and Gene McCartan Irwin Bart Richard Gene McCartan Irwin Barth Richard and Billy McTaggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Waters
Vern Waters
Barry
Edward Worthington
Sonny Huseby
Don
Gene McCartan
Irwin Bart
Richard Gene McCartan
Irwin Barth
Richard
Billy McTaggart
Auxiliary Christmas Party Move to Host Mrs Brazier Home
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet December 18 at Mrs Will Brazier home with Mrs Nellie Nickel assisting. Members should bring a 25c gift for the exchange. The event is planned for an afternoon gathering. The Quaker Oats Co has purchased Mrs Mary Boysen residence once occupied by the Donald Gibson family. Warry Hemple, an elevator employee, will relocate his family from Latimer. Mr Hemple has been here for some time. Thursday George Bean and friends from Laurens moved the broader house to Leith farm bought by Bean. During the week the Waters family received a letter and photo of their son Russell Somewhere in Alaska. Rusty is well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schallan
Longmont
Colo
G. A. Grover
Pearl Mick
Colorado Springs
C. C. Cole
J. C. Barth
Will Hansen
Cylinder
J. L. Miller
Burt
S. H. Gill
Catherine Jessen
Story City
Howard Gibson
Marilyn
Tarl Gaskill
Farragut
Idaho
Bert Gaskill
Henry Buck
Eldon
Rolfe
Port Dodge
Claude Dailey
S&s
Whitmore
Standard Oil
John Whitman
Clarence Pederson
Johnnie Smith
M.M
Jake Smith
Lillian Auten
John
American Legion Auxiliary
Will Brazier
Nellie Nickeligen
Quaker Oats Co
Mary Boysen
Donald Gibson
Warry Hemple
Latimer
Mr. Hemple
George Bean
Laurens
Leith Farm
Mr. Bean
George Waters
Russell
Alaska
Rusty
Donald,Gibson
Will Fowler
Fowlers
Pocahontas
Henry Edge
Elmer Crouse
Havelock News Highlights Local Events and Book Additions
Two books joined the Havelock public library shelves: A Lovely Find by Knight and God is My Co Pilot by Robert Scott Jr. Nearby social events included Miss Lila Daniels hosting a senior class dinner for her birthday, the Thimble club Christmas party hosted by Mrs Will Steen, and the Friendly Day circle gathering with lunch. Remodeling on the Hersom residence began, while Dean Sandy passed a navy physical and Donald Bishop was rejected. Jay Williams redecorated the Whitmore residence interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Public Library
Knight
God Is My
Robert Scott, Jr
Lila; Daniels
Lila Daniels
Havelock High School
Lila
Dean Sandy
Donald Bishop
Des Moines
Dean
Navy
Donald
Jay Williams
S. S. Whitmore
Harold Shimon Honored At Legion Card Party
The American Legion and Auxiliary hosted a card party at the Legion hall on Monday evening to honor Harold Shimon home on leave to spend time with his family in Pocahontas. Refreshments followed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Shimon
American Legion
The
Legion Hall
Pocahontas
Havelock Methodist Church Service Schedule
John Drake Wolcott, pastor, leads Sunday school at 10 15 a m with worship to follow at Havelock Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake ‘Wolcott
Morning Worship and Christmas Carols Join Next Sunday
Morning worship at 11 415 am invites participation in Christmas preparation through carols. The Woman's Society of Christ Service under Mrs John Whitman continues good work as the society meets Friday in the church could be the next event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Choi
John Whitman
Woman’s ‘Society of Christ
Make-over clinic plans new children's clothing program
Mrs Helen Sage county home economist outlines a Make-over clothing clinic to convert salvaged coats into snowsuits overalls and jumper dresses for girls and men's ski blouses. The session is Friday December 10 at 2 00 pm in the Presbyterian church basement and is open to all interested in children's clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Sage
Preghterian Church
Powhatan Township 4-H Club Meeting At Public School
Powhatan township 4 H club met at the public school Monday evening November 29 with township director Thomas Jones presiding. Highlights included reports on the Barney convention by Max Taylor and a discussion on the membership drive led by county proportion director Donald Trenary. Special program numbers featured a cornet solo by Harold Jo with Mrs Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powhatan Township
Bipy
SCHO
Thomas Jones
Arthur Johnson
Helen
Lowa Barney
Max Q'ylor
Donald Trenary
Louis Wilson
Ahatan
Powhatan
Harold Jo
Forbes
Havelock
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Gilmore
Sacred Heart
Eagles
St. Mary’s of
Storm ‘Lake
Iwith
Storm Lake
Wike
Mackovets
Murray
Sacred Heart Eaglets
Paul Elg
C. R. Elg
Camp Shelby
Miss
L. S. Weman
Rem- Sen
Joseph Sehoofts
W. EB. Gower
Wayne Bartley
Tate
Havelock News
M.M. G
Will Steen
Thimble Club
Steen
Floyd Muller
Friendly Day Circle
Calvin Hersom
N. B. Hersom
Dale Westpal
Louie Krischell
Joe Edge
Norma Jean
Rodger Allen
R. E. Gruver
Dad
Peterson
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