Supervisor District Proposals Stir Local Debate
The Laurens Sun discusses proposed supervisor districts in Pocahontas County aiming for population balance. Current plans split Laurens Havelock and Pocahontas, with rosters including Des Moines, Lake, Powhatan, Rolfe, and Gilmore City areas. The note advocates even districts and urges ongoing public input, noting potential realignments to balance county seats and townships. The Presbyterian Church reports a Christmas program and services led by Rev. W A Sinning with a pageant "Snowbound" featuring notable cast members and a freewill offering for missions.
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An Lake
Marshall
Dover
Curing
Sherman
Laurens Havelock
Jensen
Des Moines
Rield
Lake
Powhatan
Rooselt
Rolfe
Plover
Art
Gilmore City
Col Cedar
Bellville
Lizard
Lincoln
Grant
Kantas
Fonda
Palmer
Bro. Vance
Supervis Rude
S of
Pocahontas
Ahontas
Pocahont
Ashbury Bible Class Hosts Christmas Potluck Party
Members of the Ashbury Bible Class of the M. I. church met at the Grant home on Friday December 13 for a potluck supper and social hour. Hosts Mr and Mrs William Sher assisted. The evening featured games gift exchange singing carols and a devotional by Rev Tompkins who discussed the wise men. Participants look forward to January gathering.
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Ashbury Bible Mss
M. I. Church
Grant Hns
William Sher
Tompkins
Community Club and Lodge Events Calendar
Upcoming local meetings and gatherings listed include Garfield Township Farm Bureau at James Kmnwell home on December 23, Silver Swaf Lodge No. 40 rehearsal on December 27, Chapter FR P meets at Mrs. Wleeman’s home on December 27, Wm. Elbert’s sale January 6 at Fawcett farm near Rolfe, Garfield Town 4-H Club at Donald Grant’s on January 6, and a postponed Home Homes meeting from December 20. Gift exchange reminder.
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Fynday
Wleeman
Elbert
Re‘uth
Sale
Fawcett Farm
Rolfe
Vnelas
Garfield Townome Oy
Donald Grant
Don Ts
R. C. Grant
Olerich Re-Elected Head of County Farm Bureau
Henry F. Olerich of Rolfe was reelected president of the Pocahontas County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting in Pocahontas court house. Officers named include Vice-President Mrs. A A Brinkman, Secretary Mrs. John Eisenhauer, and Treasurer Chas Watts. a board of directors also approved. The program featured reports, a brass quartet, a song and dance act, and a main address by H C Aaberg on agriculture organization and corn loans and AAA program needs.
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Henry F. Olerich
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Jay Ryan
A. L. Firkins
G. T. Sehold
Messer Leith
Casper Fi. Grant
Chas. Olsen
A. H. Turner
Ovear Swalin
Gordon Johnson
Harry Lund
A. A. Brinkman
H. F. Olerich
H.C. Willett
Des Moines
Aaberg
State Department of Agriculture
Aaber
AAA
Farm Bureau
Rolfe Vikings Win 35 to 24 at Rockwell City
Rolfe defeats Rockwell City 35 to 24 in a tightly played Twin Lakes Conference cage tilt. Rudolfson led Rolfe with 16 points, Shelgren added 17, while Rockwell City’s Richter and Hendricks scored 9 and 6 respectively. Rolfe meets Pocahontas Indians next on their home floor.
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Rolfe
Twin Lakes
Rockwell City
Althe
Rudolfson
Brownie Rickard
Bos
Si— FG Fr
Shelgren F
Cornwell
Rudolfson F
Rickard
Melson Go
Kennedy
Grant
Stotts
der Richter
Hanks
Hendricks
Pocahontas Indians
Indians
Streit
Powers
Maltzahn
Sedlacek
Legion Boys Meet in Rolfe Iowa At Legion Hall
The County Association of the American Legion gathered in Rolfe Iowa on Tuesday evening December 17 with about 75 members. Congressman Fred C Gilchrist delivered a wide ranging talk on world conditions and war history noting slogans like war to end wars and a world safe for democracy. He predicted adjusted compensation would be paid after the current congressional session and 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
County Association
Gilchrist
Missionary Society meets at Smith home with 35 members
The Methodist Missionary Society gathered Friday at Mrs. Geo. F. Smith's residence. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. G. B. Palmer and Mrs. George Lehnus. The program featured devotions, talks on Eminent Clergymen and Citizenship, a review of the Xmas Play Let There Be Light, and a light lunch followed by business.
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The
Methodist Missionary Society
Geo. F. Smith
G. B. Palmer
George Lehnus
C. W. Tompkins
W. R. Rogers
Virgil Roberts
Tax increases expected as property burden rises
In Pocahontas County the auditor says levies are in and a sample farm tax rises from 58 in 1935 to 92 next year. The rise stems from state levy reinstatement, poor fund taxes, doubled courthouse bonds, road taxes, and more bonds due. The Forty-fifth General Assembly effort to ease property tax appears short lived.
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Pocahontas
Rey A. Johnson
Pocahontas County
Court House
Forty-fifth General Assembly
Ray
Officers for King David Royal Arch Masons Elected
The King David chapter Royal Arch Masons elected officers on Tuesday December 10 with G. G. Butler named High Priest and W. 2. Wheeler as King. Fred Smith was chosen Scribe, J. H. Brinkman Treasurer, and C. W. Siefkin Secretary.
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King David Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
G. G. Butler
King
W. 2. Wheeler
Fred Smith
J. H. Brinkman
C. W. Siefkin
Pilot Lodge Elects Officers for 467 Masons
At Pilot Lodge No. 467 A F and A M meeting held Thursday evening December 12 officers were elected including W M J B Kent S W N Audrey Wilson J W LeRoy Nelson Treasurer J H Brinkman and Secretary C W Siefkin.
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Pilot Lodge No
A. PF
A. M
W. M
J. B. Kent
S. W
N. Audrey Wilson
J. W
LeRoy Nelson
J. H. Brinkman
C. W. Siefkin
Methodist Church Announces Christmas Programs and Events
Rev. Clarence W. Tompkins leads a Sunday schedule with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. worship. Epworth League events include a 6:30 p.m. vesper and a candle light service next Sunday. The league plans a Watch Night Party from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. New Year’s Eve. Volunteers meet Saturday at 2:50 p.m. to decorate the parsonage and carol door to door. The White Gift Christmas will be part of Monday’s program with gifts for welfare work. the organ has been repaired and will be used next Sunday morning.
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Pew
Peter Bogsley
Marvin Turley
Bogsley
Marjorie Hansen
Dam Barr
Herman Dietrich
Len Montgomery
Franklyn Brinkman
Stowe
Epworth League
Xinas Vesper Musicale
Anita Miller
W. P. Wheeler
Christas
Herald Angels
Shirley Fuller
C. W. Tompkins
Norman Wheeler
Robert Fisher
I. Beryl
Jimmy Nelson
Dale Hewlett
Richard Fisher
Mary Louise Gehrt
Mary Rugler
Wee
Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Services noted
The church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. with Luther League at 8:00 p.m. Mid week Prayer Meeting Thursday at 8:00. Christmas Eve program rehearsal on Dec 21 at 2:00 p.m. Christmas Day service Dec 25 at 10:45 a.m. All worshipers invited. The Arrow-NOW subscription promotion included.
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Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Luther League
Rolfe Promotion Club schedules awards and Treat Day
The Trade Extension Committee will distribute awards at 2 50 p m Saturday December 21 instead of evening. On Monday December 28 at 230 p m Treat Day features Grover Shriner and helpers escorting Santa to the Main Stem for candy for babies and schoolchildren. Townspeople should reserve parking on main street for guests.
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Rolfe Promotion Club
Rolfe
Grover Shriner
Santa
St. Nick
Rolfe Promotion Club Takes Holiday Vacation
The Rolfe Promotion Club in the Excelsior Society hosts a Christmas lunch at Central States display room. Reports show little activity. plans include December 23 Santa treat and December 26 holiday vacation with January 2 meeting led by JE Eikenberry.
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Excelsior Society
Central States Display Room
C. T. Gunderson
Treasury
L. BR. Davidson
J. O. Wangberg
Shriner
Marie Hosier
K. of Phali
Rolfe
Promotion Club
JE. Eikenberry
Cora Lighter Ivey
C. G. Siefkin
The
Minute Men
Slim R. Davidson
Christmas Vesper Service at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church choir presents a Christmas Vesper Service Sunday December 22 at 8 pm featuring scripture readings from Luke and Isaiah, solos and anthems such as It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Silent Night, with organ preludes and hymns. The program includes selections by Mrs. Thos. Diggs Mrs. Grant Johnson and Franklyn Brinkman, with Reverend C. W. Tompkins delivering the invocation.
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Methodist Church
Inez Archer
C. W. Tompkins
Immanuel
Thos
Sons of the Morning
Grant Johnson
Ansels
Pocahontas and Rolie Priday Cage Game Friday Eve
Pocahontas a top cage team in Twin Lakes Conference meets Rolie Priday Friday evening in Pocahontas. Opponents include Streit Lieb Powers Mariyahn and Sedlacek. The contest promises a close battle and strong exhibition of basketball.
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Pocahontas
Rolie Priday
Twin Lakes
Streit
Lieb
Powers
Mariyahn
Sedlacek
Methodist Tree and Pro gram Monday Eve December 23
A church program from Methodist events on Monday evening December 23 includes hymns, scripture, prayers, recitations by primary and intermediate departments, and a Christmas gifts drive. The service features music by the senior choir and a benediction followed by treats.
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Methodist
Ushers
Excelsiors Present Program At Rolfe Presbyterian Church
The Excelsior Society of Rolfe Presbyterian met in the church parlor on Wednesday with a business session led by president Mrs. H. S. Olerich. A devotional period followed the program featuring solos, violin, and readings, and a Christmas songs finale led by Mrs. C. J. White. A committee served lunch after the event.
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Excelsior Society
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Cec.il
H. S. Olerich
Chicago
Pee
Marjorie Hanser
C. FE. Boyce
Mesdames Warren D. Ivex
C. B. Bowen
C. J. White
J. R. McIntire
C. J. Morrison
Bill McIntire
Inez Archer
Fred Marquardt
Tuesday Club Promotes Play and Charity in Home Meeting
Tuesday Club met at Mrs. Ernest Vaughn’s home with hostesses for a luncheon and play “Sauce for the Goslings.” Cast included Elizabeth Taylor as daughter and James Ward as guest. Boxes and donations totaled $5 to FE. H. Clarke and five dollars to the Christmas fund for the Christian Home in Council Bluffs. Next meeting set for Jan. 14 at Mrs. J. T. Grant’s home.
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Ernest Vaughn
Nita Symes
B.S. Bryson
Marion Bruce
J. H. Brinkman
O. B. Fuller Jr
Elizabeth Taylor
J. R. McIintire
James Ward
FE. H. Clarke
Organizan
Mr. Taylor
Taylor
Bryson
M. D. Anderson
Bob “Taylor
Lee
Grant Johnson
C. B. Bowen
G. O. Hauck
Council Bluffs
J. T. Grant
NAVIS LUTHERAN CHURCH Christmas Service and Program
Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Thursday December 26 with a Christmas program at eight o'clock. George Robertson is listed.
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George Robertson
Donations for Christmas Baskets Sought at Local Shop
In a posted note readers are urged to place donations at Junee and Perigal's by Saturday night or by Monday morning. The call emphasizes timely contributions for holiday baskets and notes a related tip on evaluating towel quality by testing Joops loops for overall construction strength.
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Junee & Perigal's
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Th. D
Lauch
Oi Fursday
Garfield Twpnt
James Kmnwell
Angel of the Lord
Judea
Olerich
R.hls
Legion
H. Forsythe
King David
Pilot Lodge
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarence W. Tompkins
Trinity Lutheran Church
C. Battle
Churcil
Pocationtas
Rolee Cage
Excelsiors
Navis Lutheran Church
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