Christmas mailing tips from the local post office
The post office urges early Christmas mailing to handle record volume. Advice covers secure wrapping, legible dark labels, fragile and perishable markers, use of Special Delivery, complete return addresses, one-sided labeling, prepaid postage, and preference for First Class and Air Mail to ensure timely delivery and potential extra services. Local postmaster A M Simonson signs the notice.
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Avery
East Coast
West Coast
A. M. Simonson
Messiah Heard at Fort Dodge by Local Residents
The Fort Dodge audience heard the oratorio The Messiah at the local high school auditorium Sunday evening. Attendees included C A Warner, Rev and Mrs J O Wangberg, Melvin Thorson, Louise Neal, Mrs Herbert Halverson, Mrs K M Johnson, Dr and Mrs H G Frigaard, Miss Evelyn Thompson, Elmer Roy, Andrew Simonson and Dorethy Esther Simonson. The Webster County Choral Union presents it annually with a 200 voice chorus, 240 piece orchestra and notable soloists.
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Siear
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Nich
Rolfe
C. A. Warner
and Mirs
J. O. Wangberg
Melvin Thorson
Louise Neal
Herbert Halverson
K. M. Johnson
Sirs
H. G. Frigaard
Evelyn
Thompson
Elmer
Roy
Andrew
Dorethy
Esther Simonson
Webster County “Choral Union
Franklyn Strathman Buys Cresco Studio
Franklyn Strathman former Gamble store operator buys the Converse photographic studio at Cresco and takes charge there. He is son of Pocahontas photographer and has years of studio experience with his father. The family moved from Rolfe to Cresco last week. friends wish them success in the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efranklyn Strathman
Cresco
Franklyn Strathman
Gamble
Converse
Strathman
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Bro Lansing Hospitalized After Nose Trouble
Bro Lansing was taken to Fort Bredge Lutheran hospital Saturday morning for treatment for nose trouble. Keith Haynes accompanied him. Mrs. Lansing joined later with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Torgerson of Bode and stayed with him. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Haynes, Louis and Trevet Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lansing of Havelock, Mrs. Jack Paulson, and Mrs. Serral Paulson of Humold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro Lansing
Fort ‘Bredge Lutheran Hospital
Keith Haynes
Two Christmas Operettas at D M T Assembly
The D.M. T. assembly hosts two Christmas operettas on December 20 at 8 p.m. The Hi! Ho It's Christmas! is staged by kindergarten through third grade under Miss Lothian and Miss Cook, while The Wooden Shoe Christmas is performed by the remaining grades directed by Miss Neal with Miss Lehnus and Miss Peterson assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.M. T
Miss Lothian
Miss Cook
Miss Neal
Miss Lehnus
Miss Peterson
Declamatory Program by Speech Students Thursday Afternoon
The junior and senior speech class under Mr. Martin and Miss Wood presents a declamatory program featuring Shirley Heathman Agnes Thompson and Betty Mae DeVaul on Thursday afternoon December 12.
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Shirley Heathman
Agnes Thompson
Betty Mae DeVaul
Martin
Miss Wood
D M T Boys Sweep Whittemore in Doubleheader
D M T boys swept both games against Whittemore Academy on December 6. Elroy Ripperger led with 23 points for the first team, while Thompson added 13 and Dale Hewlett anchored the defense. In the second game Melvin Sanden scored six and Orval Heathman four as Richard Sanden and Bob Koenig contributed on defense and leadership.
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Whittemore Academy
Whittemore
Elroy Ripperger
Thompson
Dale Hewlett
Dale Hewlet
Melvin Sanden
Orval Heathman
Richard Sanden
Bob Koenig
D. M. T. Teams Fall to Rodman in Friday Games
D. M. T. boys and girls lost to Rodman on Friday evening December 6. Girls were defeated 27 to 11 while the boys fell 36 to 22. Rodman players Bannart and Firkins dominated the game, with Thompson as D. M. T.'s leading scorer with 14 points.
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Rodman
Bannart
Firkins
Thompson
Social notes from Bradgate area and surrounding towns
D.M. T. News lists funerals visits and weekend gatherings across Bradgate Nashua West Bend Jefferson Pocahontas Ringsted Plover and surrounding towns. Families attend dinners birthdays and social visits and Girl Scouts meet to make evergreen wreaths at the Legion hall with apples provided by Mrs Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Pease
IX. S. Pease
Bradgate
Glen Nuir
Nashua
Earl Johnson
Glen Carpenter
Henry Schmidt
Lena Perkins
Herschel Perkins
West Bend
Mart Reeder
Mamie Stevens
Arthur Sherman
Ray Potter
Jefferson
Roland Cruickshank
Ringsted
Clarence Heathman
O. J. Cruickshank
Marcia Anne
Laurel
Robert Lehnus
Harrison Knapp
Glenn
Plover
Lt. Thorson
Francis
Divonna Vaughn
Ernest Vaughn
Will Sennett
Emma Pechan
Pocahontas
Jerry Hotovee
Anns
Weanszisy
Legion Hall
Webb
Peterson
Kerr
Mitchell
Mary Fuller
Fonda 4-H Clubs Plan December Party
Four H clubs in Fonda organize a Monday night party on December 16 with Cedarettes and Cedar Feeders urged to attend. Florence Forbes will lead first 4-H club leader training in Pocahontas in January. Powhatan 4-H clubs report a party on November 29 with two new girls’ club leaders present.
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FONDA
Cedarettes
Cedar Feeders
Florence Forbes
Pocahontas
Powhatan
Dorothy Lou McKim
Farm Bureau
Powhatan 4-H
Girls 4-H Club Programs Due December 15
Local 4-H leaders set the deadline for annual club programs as December 15 and enrollment cards due by January 1. Clubs should prepare and mail in their schedules and member rosters for printing.
Rolfe School pep meeting highlights and upcoming operetta
Rolfe High and Junior High held a pep meeting written by Marcella Howland and Mary Jane Gahm featuring the Bob Hope program. Cast members Catherine McIntire Mary Jane Gahm portrayed Brenda Cobena and a skit by Garth Stoufe and Don Peters. singers James McIntire and Rachel Wiegman performed We Three and Its a Blue World.
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Marcella Howland
Mary Jane Gahm
Bob Hope
Brenda
Cobena
Catherine McIntire
Garth Stoufe
Don Peters
James McIntire
We Three
Rachel Wiegman
Rolfe
Humboldt
Marie White
Patsy Hurley
Virgil Shelgren
Lutheran Aid Society Meets at Humboldt Home
The Lutheran Aid society gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Mike Madsen's home near Humboldt. Attendees from Bradgate included numerous Mesdames and Miss Caroline Madsen with Mrs. Madsen assisted by two helpers. Next meeting set for Thursday at Mrs. N. C. Madsen's home.
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Humboldt
Lutheran Aid Society
Mike Madsen
C. Sorenson
Eli Cupp
A. C. Johnson
H. Isacson
Henry Sorenson
Nels Larson
N. C. Madsen
Caroline Madsen
8. Christianson
A. Anderson
Jens Anderson
Magnus Larson
W. Peterson
D M T Girls Defeat Bradgate In Bradgate Basketball
In Bradgate Tuesday night D M T girls won 57 to 33 as Peterson 32, A Boyd 16, and Fisher 9 led the scoring while Thelma Boyd was sidelined by illness. Bradgate boys topped D M T 35 to 20 with Law scoring 26 for Bradgate and Thompson leading D M T with 9.
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Des Moines Township
Bradgate
Des Moines
Thelma Boyd
Peterson
A. Boyd
Fisher
Boyd
Law
Hronek
Ripperger
Fish
Thompson
Mel Sanden
Former Plover Man Wins Navy Gold Medal
Edward Wegele, 23, of 1509 Thirty Fourth St, who recently completed four years in the navy, received the navy’s gold medal for good conduct. The award was given for fidelity zeal and obedience due to his service rate.
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NAVY
Edward Wegele
Thirtyfourth St
Wegele
Navy Seaman Werele Moves From Plover to Roosevelt Hall
A naval deserters note details Werele who lived with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Harry Werele Attended Roosevelt high school for two years and graduated from Plover high school He served as a first class seaman in the navy and was assigned to a mine sweeper and a battleship Des Moines Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Werele
Harry
Wereele
Roosevelt
the Plover
Navy
Des Moinés
Makeup tricks from a famed cosmetics expert debut
A fragmented note cites a renowned cosmetics specialist and hints at tips to keep skin youthful. It mentions a 188 perhaps year and ties to The American Weekly and Chicago Herald American with a future Sunday issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don’t
Lok Young
Mapas
Sond
Chicago Herald-American
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