Local notes from Plover and vicinity recount moves and visits
Mrs J M Bush travels to Panora to visit daughter Mrs Squire Heathman. T E Meredith buys L F E Garlock residence and plans to stay in Plover. Elwood Garlock to build a home on Henderson addition lots. Mrs C P Tathrop visits Rolfe. Fern Dielman Gladys Simons Mabel McKim visit Fort Dodge. A M Hoffert sells farm stock and machinery northeast of Plover. John Fisher ships hogs to Chicago. C A Garlock visits Rolfe. Mr and Mrs T B Garlock to spend holidays in Monagha Mississippi with Hubbell family. Hoferts move to new residence. praised as finest in Plover. W D Heathman moves to L E Conrow farm. E W Meredith to operate Hess farm next year. C A Garlock visits Manson. Chris Lastine holds sale on old Jolliffe farm. plans to move to New York state. Mrs C A Garlock hosts M R B Club Friday. Mrs F J Nacke and Catherine visit Fort Dodge.
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J. M. Bush
Panora
Squire Heathman
T. E. Meredith
L. FE. Garlock
Plover
Meredith
Elwood Garlock
Henderson Addition
C. P. Tathrop
Fern Dielman
Gladys Simons
Mabel McKim
Fort Dodge
A.M. Hoffert
A. G. Heathman
T. B. Garlock
Monagha
Misn
W. PD. Heathman
L. E. Conrow
E. W. Meredith
Hess Farm
C. A. Garlock
Manson
Chris Lastine
Jolliffe Farm
Chris
New York State
A. Garlock
M. R. B. Club
F. J. Nacke
Catherine
Plover Short Course Holds Meeting for Yearly Officers
Members of the Plover Short Course Association gather at the K P hall on Saturday afternoon December 22 at three o clock to elect officers for the coming year. The next session is planned for February and new officers are needed promptly to ensure the event is a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Short Course Association
K. P. Hall
Band Social Draws Crowds in E. P. Hall
The Plover Band held a basket social in the E. P. hall Friday evening with good attendance. A short concert preceded the auction of baskets led by Byron Lathrop. Receipts totaled $55.00.
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Plover
E. P. Hall
Byron Lathrop
Fire scare at Geo Shaw's Hardware Store roof
A fire was discovered in the roof of Geo Shaw's Hardware Store on Tuesday afternoon. Sparks from a chimney likely ignited the shingles but damp roofing slowed the blaze, and volunteers quickly extinguished it. The incident serves as a reminder to inspect chimneys and flues.
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Geo. Shaw
Appreciation from Go-Hawk Happy Tribe on Penny War
The Go-Hawk Happy Tribe of Room Five thanks Brown-ups for 80 generous Penny War Fund contributions for French and Belgian orphans. They canvassed the town collecting about seven hundred pennies for Penny Day on New Year’s Day, as published in The Patriot.
Christmas Giving Highlighted at Presbyterian Sunday School
During the Workers' Conference of the Presbyterian Sunday school last month the group decided to alter this year’s Christmas exercises. Instead of a tree laden with gifts and candy, the program will emphasize giving to the suffering and those in need.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
No Excess Profits Here in Narrow Tax Readiness
The passage asserts avoidance of the Excess Profits tax and minimizes its impact, claiming no excess profits and a modest business stance amid fiscal provisions. It reflects a wary stance toward wartime or statutory levies shaping corporate earnings.
General Merchandise offers Christmas gifts at low prices
General Merchandise advertises a wide range of useful gift items for the family for Christmas and other times. Shoppers are urged to visit over town to load up with bargains, promising relief to the bank account.
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Pte
Friday and Saturday Specials at Low Prices
Local circular lists Friday and Saturday deals on canned goods and pantry staples. Includes 20c cans of tomatoes 15c for peas and corn, 2 lb pink navy beans, 4 boxes of matches at 10c, coffee per pound at 30c, Calumet baking powder 26c, peaches 19c, Phis phosphates 10c, corn 21c, 4 lb bulk starch 25c, with various small item discounts.
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E. C
Christmas Eve offering to aid war-torn families
The school votes unanimously to give all they can at Christmas time and receive nothing as a school. An evening program on December 24 will solicit offerings to aid the needy through the Board of Foreign Missions. A clothing box will be sent to France and Belgium, and donations for outgrown but usable garments are welcome.
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Board of Foreign Missions
France
Belgium
Christ
Red Cross Drives Membership Ahead This Week
Red Cross membership committees are set to push a weeklong drive. Although you may have joined before, annual dues are due again, and the appeal urges timely support referencing Halifax disaster and aid to soldiers in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Halifax
France
Red Cross drives for fifteen million members by Christmas
The Red Cross urges enlistment to support relief efforts in Europe and allied territories. It highlights suffering in France and Belgium from German invasion and stresses the need for home members to fund thousands of hospitals ambulances and comfort stations. Membership costs one dollar per year with an additional dollar for a year magazine.
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France
Belgium
Secret Service
United States
Mexico
Kaiser
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Europe
Days of Yore Festival Reflects Family Reunion Spirit
A reminiscence on a festival harking to ancient customs, celebrating peace and love, and inviting families to reunite around the parental hearth. The piece frames the gathering as a remedy for life’s cares and separations, reviving bonds among kin.
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Washington Irving
Laurens Social Roundup Includes Visits and Deployments
Mr and Mrs Will Goodchild were Laurens callers Thursday. Mrs Dave Merry shopped in Laurens last Saturday. Bud Crandall enlisted in the army as a baker. John Taylor returned home from Omaha last Saturday. The W F M 8 met at Mrs Albert Obrechts home. An excellent time was had by all. Mrs Emma Hdge spent Sunday at the Dave Merry home. Mr and Mrs Alfred Mick visited G A Grover. Elmer Albaugh and family spent Sunday at M G Herschel. Mrs Otto Maltzahn entertained the Lutheran Ladies Aid Thursday. Tom and Henry Edge aided Geo Dying with corn picking Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jule Hawk left Friday for Rochelle Ill to visit daughter Pearl Musselman and meet new granddaughter. Geo Hawk and wife attend to work in their absence. Leslie Hopkins moved to a Laurens area farm Thursday. Har Chinn a Pocahontas caller Thursday. Harvey Bunce left Friday for Oglivie Minn to visit his parents. Henry Edge not a caller last Saturday. Alva Prusener shelled corn Friday for last week. Red Cross auction sale here Saturday well attended led by H Grove of Plover. Despite bad weather the sale proceeded.
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Will Goodchild
Laurens
Dave Merry
Bud Crandall
John Taylor
Omaha
Albert Obrecht
Emma Hdge
Alfred Mick
G. A. Grover
Elmer Albaugh
M. G. Herschel
Otto Maltzahn
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Tom
Henry Edge
Geo
Jule Hawk
Rochelle
Pearl Musselman
Geo. Hawk
Leslie Hopkins
Laurens Way
Har
Chinn
Harvey Bunce
Oglivie, Minn
Alva Prusener
Briday
Red Cross
Plover
Community Socials Boost Red Cross Funds in Local Gatherings
About eight hundred dollars was realized from a sale of a rooster and its re sale. A fine supper at the I O O F hall drew a large crowd and the Red Cross chapter saved a neat sum for supplies. A dance at the Odd Fellows hall last Thursday night featured the Milford orchestra and was well attended.
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I. O. O. F. Hall
Red Cross
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Milford
Otis Buchanan
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Peoples’ Savings Bank
Iowa
Grove & Lathrop
Sat
Virginia
Welch
J. R. Lundy
General Merchandise
Calhoun Store Plover
Red Crows
Havelock News
Bradgate
Old Hoag Farm
Sattley
John Deere
John Deere Gang
Rock Island
W. D. Tremain
Ole Sheldon
Cassie Skow
DeValli
Pocahontas
Chas. Groven
C. C. Cole
Ben Waters
Lohrville
Geo. Shannon of
Ware
Sam Hiatt
Garon Shéstiies
F.O.B
Detroit
Square Deal Auto Co
Plover, Iowa
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