Governor Herring Addresses Large Pocahontas Farm Bureau Audience
Governor Clyde L. Herring spoke to a packed assembly room at Pocahontas following a Farm Bureau dinner. He highlighted past administration acts, attacked the beer law, and urged new state departments for welfare and safety with centralized purchases and road patrol reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An- Onstag
Pocahontas
Farm Bureau
Poc
Brest
Clyde L. Herring
Govenor
Court House
Hotel Pocahontas
Cee “Eith
Herring
Anton Mackovets
Fred C. Gilchrist
John P. Mullen
Iowa State Fair Board
A. J. Shaw
Messer Leith
Acte
Department of Safety
Brookings Institute
Gratitude for Generous Horse Donation From Community Friends
The V. E. Roberts Family expresses deep thanks to friends who contributed to provide a much needed horse. They praise the community’s spirit of friendship and promise not to forget the kindness.
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V. E. Roberts
Community events and club meetings listed for December and January
Local notices list a string of community activities. includes Farm Bureau unit gathering at homes of Mrs J W Ives and Mr Mra J C Hosier, catechism class, sales, needlework and bridge club meetings at various homes, joint Masonic and O F S Inner officers, and a Presbyterian church all day meeting at Mrs L Gunderson’s home.
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Dee
Tors Thig Farm Bureau
J. W. Ives
J. C. Hosier
Harsday
L. E. Buekie
Buckhan
Ole Yale- Havelock
Aie
Unite Aller
Hans Millers
Rolfevail
Ead
Grace ‘Thompso
Sie K
J.T. Grant
Rolfe Woman Club
Keeler
Delta Dek Bridge
Santa Claus Visits Rolfe Street Draws Big Christmas Crowd
Old Santa Claus arrived on Rolfe Street Saturday afternoon to a crowd of several hundred children. Nearly 1,000 candy boxes were handed out as stores decorated for the holiday season. Rolfe residents enjoyed the cheerful scene as Santa chatted with kids and promoted Christmas shopping locally.
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Santa Claus
Rolfe
Santa
Santi
Promotion Club
Knights of Pythias Charity Ball to Aid Needy in Rolie
Silver Leaf Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias hosts a charity ball at Castle Tall in Rolie on Thursday evening December 27 with Miller's Orchestra providing music. Tickets are sold through lodge members to raise funds for local needy. The lodge seeks to reestablish itself as a service organization after a period of inactivity.
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Silver Leaf Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Castle Tall
Rolie
Miller's
Winields
Order
Knights of Pythias His Jong
Pilot Lodge elects new set officers
Pilot Lodge No. 467 A F and A M elected new officers for the lodge year. W M Leonard Smith S W M DP Andersen J W O eight Higgins SS D C Claiford Howe J Ded C Brogotti Tyler G B Shriner S S W J McIntire J S A V Graeber Secretary C W SiefkIn Treasurer J U Brinkman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.t. & Alm
W. M.leonard Smith
M. DP
Andersen
J. Higgins
D.—Claitford Howe
J. De-d. C. Brogotti
Tyler
Shriner
W. J. McIntire
J. S
A. V. Graeber
Wo Siefkin
J. UL Brinkman
Closing Out Sale At Hans Miller Farm North East Of Rolfe
On Thursday December 17 Mrs Dusine Miller will stage a closing out sale on the Hans Miller farm six miles northeast of Rolfe. The offering includes five head of mules two horses five cows and young cattle. Farm machinery features a notably complete collection including two Fordson tractors plows a wood saw a feed grinder a corn picker and a Model T truck. Machinery is in fairly good shape and the sale promises good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusine Miller
Hans Miller
Rolfe
McCoy Brunner Tie The Knot In Winston-Salem
Announcement of the marriage of J Ed McCoy son of Mrs Lendit Paulson Rolfe and Miss Pearl Padine Brunner daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Brunner Winston Salem N C on Tuesday December 4 1934 at 2 30 p m Le H Fortson officiating McCoy serves in the naval forces and the couple will reside with the bride’s parents after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ed. McCoy
Lendit Paulson
Rolfe
Pearl Padine Brunner
Gus Brunner
Winston- Salem
N. C
le H. Fortson
McCoy
Uncle Sam
Attention Auxiliary Ladies Donation Drive
Urges all auxiliary ladies to donate for Christmas boxes by Saturday December 22. Deliver to Miss Bessie Taylor Mrs Lewis Paulsen or Mrs A V Perigal. Also notes to attend church somewhere Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Taylor
Lewis Paulsen
A. V. Perigal
LeRoy Nelson
J. C. Nelson
Ft. Dodge
Ritz Theere
Janet Gaynor
Lew Ayres
Y. M.C. Club
Telmer Sime
Wm. Obrecht
Gordon Hoard
Waterloo
Fern
John Rober
Altho
RE. Howard Clarke
Rolfe Woman's Club
Farm Bureau
Vpoeauhontas
Herrings
Christmas Programs Planned by Rolfe Churches Sunday Evening
Two Rolfe churches schedule Christmas programs this Sunday evening. The Presbyterian program at the church includes multiple student acts, solos, and readings led by Rev. H. A. Sinning, with performers from the junior and primary departments. The Methodist service features an opening song, scripture readings, recitations by many local youths, choral pieces, and a play titled The Christmas Idea.
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Rolfe
Methodist Church
Ruth Boles
Drayer
A. -Senge
Virginia DeVaul
Clyde Gists
Genevieve Major- Owicz
Shirley Fuller
Christibel Brogotti
Doris Jean Harmon
Happy Learned
Eugene Ferden
Marjory Ann Jones
Primary Department
Lilian Vickers
Evelyn Cooklin
Janice Ferden
Mary Elizabeth Fuller
Duane VanNote
Beverly Brock
Earl Mason
Betty Russell
Herschel Chapman
Wanda Sroufe
Dorothy Watters
Jack Jeffries
Beverly Majorowicz
Roger Heller
Lou Ella Roberts
Charles Gist
Harriet Marchant
Phyllis Cox
Dorothy Jones
Margaret Virginia White
Vera DeVaul
Loren Roberts
Shirley Marchant
Mala Heiter
Eleanor Gist
Roger Chapman
Leone Chapman
Naomi Sroufe
Ruth Spiker
Mary Jane Gahm
Elizabeth Sheeley
Mary Beth Brinkman
Divonna Vaughn
Barbara Melson
Beryl White
Virginia Vaughn
Arlene Cook
Anita Miller
Virginia
Marjorie Ann Jones
Josie’s Bridge Class Honors Trick Learning
The Ely Contract Bridge Class met at Mrs. Leonard Smith’s home after completing a lessons series. Members counted up to six honor tricks and celebrated with a potluck luncheon and a Christmas tree. Mrs. Bryson, serving as teacher, received all the presents labeled with her name, a playful payback by the students.
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Ely
Leonard Smith
Bryson
B.S. Bryson
Uet
Santa Claus
Fine Christmas program delight at D M T Woman's Club
The D M T Woman's Club held a Christmas program in the school building with students from first through eighth grades performing recitations songs and dialogues. Mrs Walter Cook Mrs W M Gehrt and Miss Eleanor Johnson led the committee with refreshments served by Mrs dens Thompson Miss Lillian Nelson Mrs Jas Truelsen and Manlyn Zeman.
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D. M. T. Woman’s Club
Walter Cook
W. M. Gehrt
Eleanor Johnson
Santa
Cooseeeeens
Melvin Struthers
Santa Claus
Kilbourne
Alice Marine
Helen Rogers
Ernest Vaughn
Arthur Vaughn
Dens Thompson
Lillian Nelson
Jas. Truelsen
Manlyn
Governor Herring Honored at Pocahontas Dinner
In Pocahontas County a dinner in honor of Governor Herring brought together leaders and officials from Farm Bureau groups and county organizations. The event included recognition of 4-H members Robert Russell and a Garfield township flag presentation, with remarks on 4-H work guiding farm youth.
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Pocahontas County
Herring
Pocahontas
Farm Bureau
Fred C. Gilchrist
A. J. Shaw
J. P. Mullen
Iowa State Pair Association
Harry Lund
Anton Mackovets
Marion Bruce
J. H. McMichael
Democratic Committee
Grahl
Messer Leith
Ben Tori
Bellville Township
Ralph Hayne
International Harvester Co
M. Leith
Robert Russell
FF. E. Russell
Garfield Township
Robert
Chicago
Margaret Virginia White
Garfield
Leith
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers for 1935
At the Silver Seaf Lodge 40 regular meeting held Monday evening, December 1934, officers for 1935 were elected. They include Co. C Earl Chambers WV C Wade SE DeMil l'relate W A Spence M of W J H Wilson Asst M of W A G Hille K of R S A G Stoufe M of K J J Struthers M of A Leslie Hughes Inner Guard Oscar Peterson Outer Guard Lendit Paulsen Trustees Three Years A R Graham Two Years A V Graeber One Year L R Davidson.
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Silver Seaf Lodge No. 40
Knights of Pythias
Order
Co. C
Earl Chambers
WV. C
Wade SE
DeMill’relate
W. A. Spence
J. H. Wilson
A. G. Hille
A. G. Stoufe
J. J. Struthers
Leslie Hughes
Oscar Peterson
Lendit Paulsen
Trustees
A. R. Graham
A. V. Graeber
L. R. Davidson
Tuesday Club Christmas Party Meeting Report
The Tuesday Club gathered with Mrs. A G Hille on December 18 for its annual Christmas party. A one act play titled A Successful Interview featured Mrs. Roberts and others, followed by a welfare box and a fund donation. The next meeting is January 15 under Mrs. Frank King with program by Mrs. J H Brinkman, plus a $5 donation to Howard Clarke’s fund and $5 to the city library via the Womans' Club.
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A. G. Hille
C. J. Morrison
Roberts
M. D. Anderson
Orange and
Womans’ Club
Dr C W Siefkin Injures Back After Icy Porch Fall
While leaving his home Dr C W Siefkin slipped on icy steps last week and fell injuring his lower spine. He is up and around but unable to perform his professional duties.
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C. W. Siefkin
Altho
Rolfe Cage Team Wins Three Straight at Gilmore City
Rolfe high school cagers swept three straight victories last week. First, the varsity beat Rockwell City 43 to 10 in a tight-fought game at Rockwell City with Shelgren scoring 10 and Kober and Harmon strong on defense. The Rolfe seconds also won 14 to 12. Later, Rolfe varsity topped Gilmore City at home, 46 to 4, as Rudolfson led with eight field goals and Cavanaugh starred for Gilmore City.
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Rolfe High School
Rockwell City
Rolfe
Rolfeites
Prather
E. Rickard
Green
Shelgren
Rickard
Kober
Harmon
Flesner
Hanks
Striivers
Rudolfson
Francis
Gilmore City
C. Cavanaugh
Christensen
Foundations of Good Dress Lesson Draws Garfield Area Ladies
On Friday December 14, eighteen women from Garfield Des Moines and Powhatan townships met at the J M LT school for the Hone Cloth ing Project course on Foundations of Good Dress. The day featured pattern cutting and discussions on foundations, followed by a potluck lunch and a focus on patterns grooming and posture. They received a home lotion and face cream formula, with a follow-up on Reconditioning the Sewing Machine scheduled for January 25 at Mrs Arthur Vaughn home barring weather or road issues.
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Garfield
Des Moines
Powhatan
Arthur Vaughn
Trinity Lutheran Aid Elects Officers for Year
The Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. L W Larson’s home with Rev. J O Wangberg in charge. The annual business session elected O G Ryen as president, Richard Hovland as vice president, J O Wanghberg as secretary, and UT G Sime, EPL Lomen, and C A Warner as treasurers. A luncheon followed the enjoyable gathering.
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Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
L W. Larson
J. O. Wangberg
O. G. Ryen
Richard Hovland
J. O. Wanghberg
UT. G. Sime
Epl Lomen
Rolfe Local Social Notes Include Visits and Health Update
Mrs. G A Parradee of Plover shopped in Rolfe Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. W S DeWolf visited the Kerns near Plover Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. O W Weaver spent Monday in Plover with Mrs. Weaver’s sister Susie Thompson and family. Geo O Hauck slowly improves at home from a heart attack. Jas Deegan reports blasting work near Parker Arizona for Boulder Dam and sends greetings. Presbyterian Excelsior Society to hold all day meeting at Mrs I Gunderson’s home with business, social hour and a sewing bee. Mrs. Thos Wiley and Mrs. M P Hancher depart for Chicago to visit relatives, then Topeka, Kan., with Frank Wiley later arriving to join family.
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G. A. Parradee
Plover
Rolfe
DeWolf
Paul Kerns
O. W. Weaver
Olerich New Head County Farm Bureau President
At the Pocahontas County Farm Bureau annual meeting Henry F. Olerich of Garfield township was elected president for 1935. Other officers include Mrs A A Brinkman Secretary John Eisenhauer Treasurer and Mrs John Eisenhauer County Project Leader. Directors named include E F Chiles Phillip Murphy Jay Ryan Marshall Frank Kopriva Walter Campney Paul Trexel Richard Hovland Willis Meier Chas Olson and others.
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Pocahontas
Dover
Phillip Murphy
Colfax
John Swalin
Bellville
Jay Ryan
Crimmins
Wm. Molen
Swan Lake
G. Sholdoo
H Marshall Frank Kopriva
Sherman M. Freebure
Roosevelt A. A. Brinkenan
Garfield Paul Trexel
Lake
Richard Hovland
Des Moines
Walter Campney
Powhatan
John Eisenhauer
Lincoln Willis Meier
Linard Chas
Olson
Christmas Special at the Ritz Ads and Community Notes
Rolfe and nearby readers report busy social life with calls in Ft Dodge over the weekend. Local clubs host meetings, donations and charity drives rise, while residents cheer performances and college achievements.
County relief funds denied for alcohol and gambling violators
Pocahontas County Iowa board adopts a resolution to deny further aid to any person receiving county or federal relief who spends funds on gambling, dances, moving pictures, intoxicants, or is found intoxicated. The measure passed with six ayes, no nays.
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Fischer
Ferguson
Trudek
Witzgerald
Jensen
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Presbyterian Church Notes Christmas Service Plans
Rev H A Sinning Pastor presides as morning worship and Sunday School are held with a Christmas sermon by the pastor. The Session meets after the service to welcome new members. A Christmas program is scheduled for Sunday evening at 7 30 with all members urged to attend.
Christmas Closures Declared By Local Businesses
The undersigned announce all places of business will be closed all day Christmas December 25. Lathrop Produce. R. G. Hunter. M. and J. R. Hakes.
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Lathrop Produce
R. G. Hunter
J. R. Hakes
Stations to Close for Christmas Day
Stations will close at 11:00 a.m. on Christmas Day and stay shut the rest of the day. Community Service, Paulsen and Taylor, Standard Oil, Phillips Oil, W. H. Howland, Henry Ewing, Wm. Matteson, Ruth Webb. The note ends with festive chatter about three or four women singing of the burg’s popular young belle.
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Community Service
Paulsen & Taylor
Standard Oil Co
Phillips Oil Co
W. H. Howland
Henry Ewing
Wm. Matteson
Ruth Webb
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Chester Hansen
Lorraine Dison
P. HK. O
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Glyde Brinkman
Wimpole Street
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Henry Hocking
J. S. DeWolf
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L. W. Kennedy
J. W. Heald
Walter Heald
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Helen Kennedy
Judea’s Land
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H. ©. Wiegman
C. EF. Boyce
Catherine McIintire
Marie White
Lu May White
Marie Hosier
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Rolefe
Na Jolliffe
W. J. Buchanan
Orvan Olerich
C. BE. Eppelsheimer
Karlene Sue
C. SC
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Clarence Calligan
Lutheran
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Jane Peterson
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