St Margaret’s Christmas Mass and Choir List
St Margaret’s Christmas program lists the twelve o’clock Bell and Communion with hymns including Angels We Have Heard on High and The First Noel. Mass honors the Immaculate Conception with Kyrie Gloria and Agnus Dei. Cast includes Father Tewell Celebrant Organist Agnes Reckard and singers Frances McIntire Helen Nielsen and Don Weihaar. Altar boys Bill Kemna Jr Pat Cox and others participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Chadwick
Rosewig
Frances McIntire
Three Kings
Father Mohr
Gruber
Adams
John Wiegand
Kyrie
W. H. Neidlinger
Bobby Eccles
Father Tewell
Agnes Reckard
Helen Nielsen
Helen Peters
Mary Struthers
Alice Johnson
Myrna Weishaar
Goldie Luft
Don Weishaar
James McIintire
Bob Eccles
Altar Boys
Bill Kemna
Pat Cox
Tim Kemna
Larry Bartosh
Bob Schultz
George Luft
David Schott
Mike Calligan
Lindy Accurso
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Christmas Party
The Rolfe Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges held their annual family Christmas party December 16 with a program of carols and entertainment by members, a display of parade photos, popcorn treats, and a tree decorated by Muriel Spencer. Sixty attended. Hospital visits followed for Garth Smith and Larry Heathman after surgery. The Presbyterian Church announced Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 with guest night for the Senior High Fellowship and a Christmas program Thursday at 7.
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Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Rolfe Rebekah and
Odd Fellow
Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Florence Haynes
N. G
Jenefer
Marilyn Bailey
Kent Haynes
Beckey Woods
All
Larry MacVey
Richard Buck
Dale
Harry Kinsley
Wesley Lehnus
Lehnus
I.0.0
F. Lodge
Grace Whitmore
Eden Spencer
Myrtle Stoufe
Vernice Biedermann
Muriel Spencer
Hazel Leadley
George Smith
Tom Heathman
Garth Smith
Lutheran Hospital
Garth
Larry Heathman
Larry
Pat Heathman
University Hospital
Presbyterian Church
Martin J. Prehn
Congregational and Corporation Meeting
Heart Attack Fatal to Brother of Bob Johnson
Pocahontas Albert Johnson aged 47 farmed southwest of Pocahontas died Monday morning December 20 at his home after a heart attack. Funeral arrangements are through McIntire Funeral Home Rolfe. Survived by widow Frances Forbes of Pocahontas, six children, two sons in military service in Korea and Japan, a son in Pensacola, another in Manson, a daughter at home, a son at home, one grandchild, his parents Mr and Mrs Otto Johnson of Pocahontas, and several brothers and sisters including Bob Johnson Rolfe merchant.
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Pocahontas
Albert Johnson
McIntire
Rolfe
Darrell
Korea
Dean
Japan
Frances Forbes
Dale
Pensacola
Fla
Delmar
Manson
Dennis
Donna
Dianne
Otto Johnson
Bob Johnson
Federal job openings seek qualified applicants in tabulating and machine work
The Civil Service Commission in Washington announces openings for Bookkeeping Machine Operator Telegraphic Typist Operator and Semiautomatic Teletype Operator with yearly wages from 2,750 to 4,205 dollars. Other posts include Tabulating Equipment Operators and Project/Planeers with wages up to 4,205. Written tests and prior experience required. high school education may substitute part of the experience. Applications accepted until further notice. Park Kauffman of Lake City visited his mother and other locals shared holiday visits. Boy Scouts report 950,000 adult volunteer leaders nationwide.
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Washington
D. C
United States Civil Service Commission
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Doctor E O Loxterkamp Elected Poca Hontas Medical Society President
Dr E O Loxterkamp of Rolfe was named president of the Pocahontas county medical society at a Thursday evening meeting. Named officers for the coming year include Dr James Gannon of Laurens as vice president and Dr Chas Jones of Gilmore City as secretary treasurer. Retiring president Dr John Rhodes of Pocahontas presided. Mr Bandy of Sioux City spoke as Blue Cross and Blue Shield representative with a following discussion.
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E. O. Loxterkamp
Rolfe
Pocahontas County Medical Society
James Gannon
Laurens
Chas, Jones
Gilmore City
John Rhodes
Pocahontas
Bandy
Sioux City
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Iowa Deer Report Cards Urged Amid Season Review
The State Conservation Commission urges 1954 Iowa deer hunters to return hunt report cards attached to licenses and certificates. Biologists use the data to summarize hunting success, deer taken, sex ratio, and herd condition. Of 3,782 licenses sold, 38,575 cards were turned in last year.
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Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission
Commission
Struthers Family Guests for Sunday Dinner Mark Milestone
Mr and Mrs E J Struthers hosted a Sunday dinner with guests from Manson Correc tionville Rolfe and Rolfe relatives. The gathering celebrated Mr Struthers birthday and their 47th wedding anniversary. Several area residents and college students were noted as home for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Struthers
Gerald Foust
Bob
Robert Kutz
Manson
Leo Shelgren
Carol Heath
Correctionville
Edward Struthers
Janet Spurrier
Hanns Olerich
Rolfe
Herb Shelgren
Gerald Nielsen
Keith Chapman
Pamilla Graves
Glenn
Paul Kaiser
Bill Pedersen
Ray Smith
Rolfe Santa Claus Visits Town Shop
Santa Claus arrived in Rolfe and spent time with children and adults at the Bob Johnson store. He spoke with youngsters about Christmas wishes, promising to do his best for both rich and poor, though he had no time to golf. He left with a warm message for all in Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Santa Claus
Bob Johnson
Iowa Deer Season Praised Despite Fewer Hunts
The 1954 Iowa deer season found by Conservation Commission officials to be successful with generally good hunting and no-accident results. Eight checking stations averaged 100 deer daily over three days, totaling 306 deer, down from 521 in 1953. Top buck weighed 215 pounds dressed at an estimated 268 live weight. second, 196 pounds dressed about 245 live. No shooting accidents reported. farmer hunter relations were good. A winter summary will include final kill estimates. Local social notes mention visits by Al Sedlacek family, Phyllis Morgan party plans for Indiana trip, and Janet Shelgren’s holiday return.
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Conservation Commission
Iowa
Pilot Knob
Lansing
Commission
Christmas Eve Music in Rolfe at St. Pauls Lutheran
A Christmas Eve program at St. Pauls Lutheran Rolfe features The Birthday of Christ The Lord.William Kloster directs the Rolfe high school orchestra and choir in a music drama with carols old and new. The piece includes Silent Night Gloria in Excelsis Deo Sea How A Rose Joy To The World Bring A Torch Song Of The Drum Hark The Herald Angels Sing Jesu Priceless Treasure and O Come All Ye Faithful. Audience is invited to attend at 11 p m for worshipful storytelling of the Savior Birth.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Rolfe
William Kloster
Rolfe High School
Christ the Lord
Mr. Kloster
Methodist Church Urges Full Attendance For Christmas Services
The First Methodist invites all to attend next Sunday worship and a Thursday evening Christmas program titled What Can I Give Him. The event features varied ages, promises Gospel-focused preaching, and warm fellowship in a friendly Ames community setting. Local residents including Oakes Bixler and Olney family are noted as Christmas visitors and service attendees.
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Methodist Church
O. M. McQuary
First Methodist
Donna Henderson Weds Charles Kemmer in Pocahontas
Donna Jean Henderson of Plover and Charles Kemmer of Havelock were married December 18 at 9 a.m. in Sacred Heart church Pocahontas. The ceremony featured a double vine rite with a periwinkle pink and white reception at Holy Name hall and a four tier cake. The couple plans to reside on the farm near Ware road after a wedding trip.
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Plover
Donna Jean Henderson
Gerald Henderson
Charles Kemmer
Havelock
Peter Kemmer
Pocahontas Sacred Heart Church
Father Koenig
Eileen Osirien
Dick Naughton
Ava Maria
Naoeus
Geraldine Henderson
Anna Storr
Maid of Honor
Jeanette Starr
Pocahontas
Claude Reindle
Manly
Henry Hotovee
Warren Henderson
Gaylord Henderson
Rodney DeWolf
Proom
Holy Name Hall
Naomi Strone
Gene Kemmer
Delbert Hubbell
Rose Marie Storr
Jeanie Henderson
Bette Ann Smrkowski
Connie DeWolf
Regene Reindl
Carol Strong
Plover High School
Ferry Turkey Farm
Sintrod Heart School
Ware Road
Christmas Cub Scouts Pack Meeting at Rolfe School
The Cub Scouts and parents meet Tuesday night December 28 at Rolfe school. A potluck supper at 6 30 pm precedes a gift presentation and all parents are urged to accompany their sons.
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Cub Scouts
Rolfe
Local Folks Attend Sunday Events and Health Update
Mroo and Mrs Mid Edlinesen and Reese of Ortessm hosted Sunday press at her parents home, Leste Johnson. Drawing winners Mrs Peter Roberg and Mrs Will Sennett failed to claim awards offered by Rolfe firms. George Swan, burned two weeks ago, underwent skin graft surgery on his left foot at Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge.
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Mroo
Mid Edlinesen
Reese
Ortessm
Royents
Leste Johnson
Rolfe Tainky
Peter Roberg
Will Sennett
Rolfe
Leo Baker
Dakota City
Essie Miller
Roy George
Gilmore City
Ray Brooks
George Swan
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Christmas Festival and Church Notices at St. Pauls Lutheran
The Lutheran church announces the Festival of Christmas with services details in the ad. Notices list Deacons meeting December 27 at 7 30 p m and a congregation family potluck at 6 30 p m December 29. Circles 1 and 3 host potlucks December 29 at Bergeson and Nielsen homes. 50 cent gift exchange planned.
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Alton Christensen
Circle 1
A. M. Bergeson
Plover
Circle 3
Hilda Nielsens
Christ
Christ Jesus
Immanuel
God-With
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Assembly of God Neighborly invitation from Fred M Patterson
A church outreach by Pastor Fred M Patterson of the Assembly of God urges neighbors to consider a personal relationship with God. The message cites Ed Murrow and cites Acts 17 28 urging repentance, faith in Christ, and public confession as the path to happiness and salvation.
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Assembly OF God
Fred M. Patterson
God
Ed Murrow
Christ
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Lake City
John Kauffman
Everett Bryant
Emmetsburg
Hilda
Viggo
Fremond Nielsen
Art Kilbourne
Perry Whitman
Estherville
Lyle Firkins
Austin
Bud Wilson
Hobbs
N. M
Dalhart
Tex
Pittsburg
Kans
David
Tucson
Henry Reinders
Peggy Shelgren
Mallard
Esther McBride
Jean Wiegman
John Wiegman
Marie Wiegman
Miss May Murphy
Miss Murphy
Robert Shelgren
Bradley, Ill
Harold
al Sedlacek
John Rickless
Phyllis Morgan
John
Indiana
Janet Shelgren
Cedar Falls
Ed Shelgren
Ais
Sam Oakes
Blanche Bixler
John Bixler
Ames
Sam Nicoson
Cletus Peterson
Karen Sue
L. C. Olney
Cletus
Ratine of
Sargeant
Fort Riley
Merlin Rickless
Donna Henderson Charles Kemmer
Louis Reindl
Howard DeWolf
James Barlow
Cherokee
Vern Smrkowski
LeRoy
Minn
Joleen Peterson
Scott DeSart
Fenton
Fred Meyers
New Ulm
Albert McFadden
Prairie City
Rolfe, Plover
C.B.M. Forest
Tuft
Frankfort
Mich
Ella Ferden
Helmer Kaiser
Don Cox
Twin Lakes
WWI
Rockwell City
Albert City
Lake Choy
Mansen
the Lutheran Church
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