Supervisor District Plans Stir Laurens County
The Laurens Sun reports debate over supervisor districts in Pocahontas County. Five townships fall to Deputy Supervisors including Laurens Havelock and Dover, while others cover Des Moines Rield Lake Powhatan and Rolfe. The Arrow argues for evenly populated districts. current maps mix Pocahontas with Fonda and Pocahontas.
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On Lake
Marshall
Dover
Curing
Sherman
Laurens
Havelock
Jensen
Des Moines
Rield
Lake
Powhatan
Rooselt
Rolfe
Plover
Gilmore City
Col- Cedar
Bellville
Lizard
Lincoln
Grant
Kontas
Onda
Palmer
Bro. Vance
Supervis Rude
S of Fonda
Pocahontas
Ahontas
Pocahont
Ashbury Bible 4s Host Christmas Potluck Party
Members of the Ashbury Bible 4s of the M. E. church gathered at the Plas home for a potluck supper on Friday night December 13. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Grant Plas and Mrs. William Ser led the meeting with games, a gift exchange, carols, and a devotional by Rev. Tompkins about the Wise Man. The group looks forward to January’s gathering.
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Ashbury Bible
M. E. Church
Grant Plas
William Ser
Tompkins
Community club and meeting notices list upcoming events
Coming Events note several gatherings including Yrs. at M V Uck home on Dec 19 Garfield Farm Bureau at James Twell home Dec 23 Regular meeting of Wat Lodge No 40 Dec 27 Chapter FR at Mrs Wieeman Jan 6 Wm Elbert sale at Fawcett farm Jan 6 Garfield Towns Boys 444 Club at Donald Grant home Jan 3 Home Mdy Club postponed Dec 20 gift exchange reminder
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Wat
Dee
Wieeman
Jonet
Wm. Elbert
Fawcett Farm
Uth
Rolfe
Garfield Town
Donald Grant
Mdy Club
Ts. R. C. Grant
Rolfe Hits Rockwell City In Twin Lakes Thriller 35 24
Rolfe defeat Rockwell City 35 to 24 in a rough Twin Lakes Conference game on Friday night. Rudolfson led Rolfe with 16 points and Shelgren added 12 as Rockwell City’s Richter scored 10 and Hendricks 6. Rolfe visits Pocahontas Indians next, with local fans urged to attend.
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Rolfe
Rockwell City
Samp
Althe
Rudolfson
Brownie Rickard
Shelgren
K. Rickard
Lanus
Melson
Richter
Hendrick
Orrop
Shelgren F
Cornwell
Rickard
Melson Gov
Kennedy
Tanus
Grant
Stotts
Hanks
Hendricks
Legion Boys Meet in Rolfe Iowa with Gilchrist Address
The American Legion County Association gathered in the Legion Hall Rolfe on Tuesday evening December 17 with about 75 members. Hon Fred C Gilchrist spoke on world conditions and the causes of wars noting slogans from World War days and predicting adjusted compensation after Congress. A Dutch lunch followed the meeting.
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The
County Association of the American Legion
Legion Hall
Rolfe
Iowa
T. D. Jones
Fred C. Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Missionary Society Meeting Highlights in Local Home
The Methodist Missionary Society gathered Friday at Mrs. Geo. F. Smith’s home with about 35 members. Program included devotions by Mrs. C. W. Tompkins, reviews of a Xmas play “Let There Be Light,” talks on Eminent Clergymen and Citizenship by Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Roberts, followed by a light lunch and business meeting.
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The
Methodist Missionary Society
Geo. F. Smith
G. B. Palmer
George Lehnus
C. W. ‘Tompkins
W. R. Rogers
Virgil Roberts
Speaking Of Taxes In Pocahontas County Increases Seen
In Pocahontas County, County Auditor Roy A. Johnson says property levies rise next year. A farm paying 58 in 1985 could reach 92, driven by a restored state levy for poor purposes, doubled courthouse tax, bond maturities, and road construction tax. The writer notes Christmas timing and questions accuracy.
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Pocahontas
Roy A. Johnson
Sind
Pocahontas County
Court House
Forty-fifth General Assembly
Roy
Officers chosen for King David Royal Arch Masons
The King David chapter Royal Arch Masons elected officers on Tuesday December 10 with G G Butler as High Priest W b P Wheeler as King Fred Smith as Scribe J H Brinkman as Treasurer and C WY Siefkin as Secretary.
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King David Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
G. G. Butler
King
W. B P. Wheeler
Scribe
Fred Smith
J. H. Brinkman
C. WY. Siefkin
Pilot Lodge elects officers for 467 A F and A M
Pilot Lodge No. 467 A F and A M held its Thursday evening meeting on December 12 electing W M J B Kent senior warden Audrey Wilson junior warden Le Roy Nelson secretary C W Siefkin.
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Ut Ae
A. FP
A. M
Tih
W.M
J. B. Kent
Audrey Wilson
J. W
LeRoy Nelson
J. H. Brinkman
C. W. Siefkin
Methodist Episcopal Church Christmas Preparations and Events
Rev Clarence W Tompkins leads Methodist Episcopal Church activities with Sunday School at 10 am Morning Worship at 11 am Epworth League events including a candle light service Christmas in story planned for next Sunday led by Anita Miller Watch Night Party New Year Eve 9 pm to midnight decorations and caroling planned Saturday at 2 50 pm Parsonage gathering at 8 30 pm for tree decorating White Gift Christmas drive to collect canned foods vegetables meat toys clothing for welfare work adults study on What Shall We Give Our King Organ motorized and to be used again next Sunday morning
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Epworth League
Anita Miller
League
W. P. Wheeler
Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Schedule Posted
Sunday worship at 10 45 a m Luther League 8 00 p m mid week prayer Thurs 8 00 p m Children rehearsal Dec 21 2 00 p m Christmas tree program Dec 23 7 30 p m Christmas Day service Dec 25 10 45 a m Usual services in schedule and a shop for worship note with a quoted blessing from C Battle and invitation to subscribe to The Arrow NOW.
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Luther League
C. Battle
Big Community Days in Rolfe United by Trade Extension
The Trade Extension Committee of the Rolfe Promotion Club will distribute awards at 2 50 p m Saturday December 21 replacing the evening schedule. On Monday December 28 at 2 30 p m Grover Shriner and trustees host Treat Day escorting Santa to the Main Stem for candy distribution to babies and school children. Townspeople should clear Main Street parking for guests.
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Rolfe Promotion Club
Rolfe
Grover Shriner
Santa
St. Nick
Rolfe Promotion Club Takes Holiday Vacation
The Rolfe Excelsior Society division hosted a noon meeting at Central States display room with minutes read and various committee reports. Treated to a Santa arrival and ice cream, a December 28 distribution is planned, stores urged to stay open 18 to 24 hours before Christmas, and a holiday break was decided with Jan 2 next meeting.
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Excelsior ‘Society
Central States
C. C. Gunderson
Trade Extension Committee
Treasury
L. A
Davidson
J. O. Wangberg
Shriner
Marie Hosier
4-H
K. of P. Hall
Rolfe
Promotion Club
J. Eikenberry
Cora Lighter Ivey
C. G. Siefkin
Minute Men
Slim R. Davidson
Christmas Vesper Musical at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church choir presents a Christmas Vesper service on Sunday evening at 8:00. The program features scripture readings from Luke 2 and 1, hymns like Joy to the World and Silent Night, anthems including It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Angels from the Realm, and vocal solos by Mrs. Diggs and others. The event highlights music and scripture to tell the Christmas story.
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Methodist Church
Tce
Wenn Sprain
Inez Archer
Co Ata
C. W. Tompkins
Immanuel
Ecjes
Thos. Diggs
Grant Johnson
Angels From the Realm
Lord Jesus
Pocahontas and Rolee Cage Game Friday Eve
Pocahontas meets Rolee Friday evening December 20 in what promises to be a thriller. Pocahontas, a top Twin Lakes Conference team, held the regular season games trophy last year. Opponents include Streit and Lieb at forwards Powers at center and Maltzsha Sedlacek at guard.
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Rolfe
Pocahontas Indians
Twin Lakes
Indians
Streit
Powers
Maltzahn
Sedlacek
Poushontas
Ralie Priday
Pocahontas
Lieb
Maltzsha
Methodist Tree and Program Monday Eve December 23
A Christmas program led by the Methodist church features scripture readings, recitations by departmental groups, and songs. The event includes a gift drive for welfare work with wrapped food, toys, and garments to be placed in a manger for distribution, followed by a benediction.
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Methodist
Excelsiors Give Program at Rolfe Presbyterian Church
The Excelsior Society of Rolfe Presbyterian held a December meeting in the church parlor with a business session led by president Mrs. H. S. Olerich. The program included devotions, musical solos by Mrs. C. E. Boyce and Bill McIntire with Inez Archer at piano, a talk by Mrs. Fred Marquardt of South Dakota, Christmas songs, a lunch, and a reading titled Give and It Shall Be Given.
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Henry F. Olerich
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Jay Ryan
A. N. Firkins
G.T. Schold
Messer Leith
Casper Fi. Grant
Chas. Olsen
A. H. Turner
Oscar Swalin
Gordon Johnson
Harry Lund
A. A. Brinkman
H. F. Olerich
H.C. Willett
Pocahontas High School
Jack Powers
Arlene Battershell
Glenn Battershell
Bob Hudson
Paul Posakony
Dean Lynch
Mary Louw Stubbs
Miss Lewis
H.C. Auberg
Des
Aaberg
AAA
Farm Bureau
Excelsior Society
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
H. S. Olerich
Chicago
C. E. Boyce
Bill McIntire
Inez Archer
Fred Marquardt
So. Dak
C. J. White
H. A. Sinning
J. C. Damborg
C. J. Morrison
G. S Shriner
Marjorie Hanser
C. J. Boyce
Mesdames Warrer
D. Ives
C. B. Bowen
J. R. McIntire
CG. J. Morrison
Tuesday Club members host luncheon and play fundraiser
The Tuesday Club met at Mrs. Ernest Vaughn's home with hostesses for a 1 PM luncheon. After the meal a performance of Sauce for the Goslings featured a cast led by Elizabeth Taylor and Bob Taylor. Individual boxes raised $5 for FE Clarke, while community boxes earmarked $4 for health support. The next meeting is Jan. 14 at Mrs. J. T. Grant's home to fund Christmas and health efforts.
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Ernest Vaughn
Etta Symes
B. S. Beyson
Marion Bruce
J. H. Brinkman
Goslings
Mr. Taylor
O. B. Fuller Jr
Elizabeth Taylor
J. R. Mclntire
James Ward
FE. H. Clarke
Taylor
Eevee
B.S .Bryson
M. D. Anderson
Bob Taylor
Lee
Grant Johnson
C. B. Bowen
G. O. Hauck
Council Bluffs
J. T. Grant
Navis Lutheran Church Christmas Services and Program
Preaching at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday December 26 1986 with a Christmas program that evening at eight o'clock led by George Robertson.
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George Robertson
Christmas Basket Donations Sought at Local Stop
Community calls for donations to fill Christmas baskets. Bring items to June and Perigal's by Saturday night or no later than Monday for earliest delivery.
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June & Perigal's
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W. A. Sinning
Th. D
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Pope
Peter Bogsley
Marvin Turley
Bogsley
Marjorie Hansen Dam Barr
Herman Dietrich
Len Montgomery
Franklyn Brinkman
Sweeo
Evalyn Green
Ayn Hart
Janice Wiegman
Spencer
Lucile Everson
William McIntire
Uck
Garfield
James Twell
Judea
Olerich
Legion
H. Forsythe
King David
Pilot Lodge
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarence W. Tompkins
Aimas Vesper Musicale
Song of the Angels
Trinity Lutheran Church
Hark
Herald Angels
Shirley Fuller
Norman Wheeler
Robert Fisher
Beryl Lehnus
Beverly Majorowiex
Lester Bishop
Laurel Lehnus
Jimmy Nelson
Dale’ Hewlett
Richard Fisher
Mary Louise Gehrt
Mary Ragler
Orto i
Excelsiors
Navis Lutheran Church
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