Community Christmas Greetings and Local Social Notes
Plover area residents share Christmas wishes and report family gatherings, birthdays, travels, and hospitality. Notable items include Jerry Lee Fowler’s first birthday, O C Higgins birthday dinner, and numerous visits among families from Gilmore City Laurens La Verne Rolfe Staples Jewell Emmetsburg and Havelock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Grove
Alvin Fowler
Gilmore City
Jerry Lee Fowler
O. C. Higgins
Jim Horsman
Oneta Horsman
Laurens
William Jergesen
la Verne
Dick Higgins
Ira Higgins
Rolfe
New Officers Named for Emmetsburg Commandry
Dick Bush is elected eminent commander with A O Garlock generalissimo and Henry Willingham captain general. Other officers include Art McDonald prelate £ V Uamand senior warden Raymond Reinders junior warden Ernest Schutz warder Charles Prochaska standard bearer Paul Irons sword bearer. Also noted are visitors from Louisville Ky and Laurens. Christmas holidays visits and local notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Dick Bush
A. O. Garlock
Henry Willingham
Art McDonald
Raymond Reinders
Mallard
Ernest Schutz
Charles Prochaska
Paul Irons
Algona
W. H. Buchanan
Louisville
Laurens
Glenn Forsythe
Fred Forsythe, Sr
Plover
Ridette
David van Alstine
Frank Walton
Roke
Ida Worster
Botfe
Russell Enockson
Bonnie Harish
Chicago
Havelock-Plover School
Raymond Harish
James Trimble, Jr
Steven James
Freday
Emmetsburg Hospital
Leary Pringis Rome
Bhi Alfiliss
Sioux Fells
Birthday Party Gratitude Note to Helpers and Donors
Mrs. Charles Henderson thanks those who helped and sent gifts for her birthday party. She acknowledges the evil one’s interference earlier and expresses appreciation for special support and gifts, including nets and other contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CPW
Charles Henderson
Pecen Meeting With 15 Members and Community Demos
A Pecen gathering with 15 members featured pointers on records by Mrs Ed Lavery Debbie Johnson spoke twice on essential items Linda Johnson and Deriene Nielsen demonstrated skin care pairings. The group reported successful Christmas star sales and lunch was served by Mrs Fritz Johnson. Pat Trenary reported. Historical notes compare New Year dates in Gregorian Iran Hindu calendars. Rolfe versus Newell noted as of December 30 in B&G.
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Pecen
Ed Lavery
Debbie Johnson
Linda Johnson
Deriene Nielsen
Fritz Johnson
Pat Trenary
Iran
Weddings and Christmas Club Hold Seasonal Gatherings
Bridal showers hosted for Miss Geraldine Hartmann and Miss Jane Von Bank took place in Ames and Ottosen with gifts, corsages, and a luncheon. The A L D Club met for its Christmas gift exchange at Mrs S W Brown with poems, carols, and donations for patients at Cherokee Mental Health Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Ives
Shari Wilcox
Geraldine Hartmann
Arto Ives
Jane Shelgren
Jerry Robinson
Sue Nicoson
Norman Heald
Ames
A.L.D
A.L.D. Club
S. W. Brown
Nellie Brinkman
Arnold Wold
Cherokee
Christmas parties and charity efforts noted in two club meetings
The American Legion Auxiliary held a 12:30 potluck and annual Christmas party at Rolfe Library on December 14 with a general meeting. Ten Canteen Books were sent to Des Moines Veterans hospital, and 1 983 Butter Nut coffee strips were collected. Iver Behrendson received a gift for the largest contribution. The PEA Club of West Bend met at Mrs. Gerald Graeber’s for a Christmas party with guests from Pocahontas. Readings, Christmas traditions, carols, and lunch followed the program led by Mrs. Block, Mrs. Bencke, Mrs. Wiegett, and Mrs. Locke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Lent
Ruth Phillips
Staples
Minn
California
Lents
Andrew Mekadzen
Lindsay
Iowa City
Donald Turner
Merle Turner
Nebraska
Alvina Turner
Emimetburg
Alfred Bergeson
James Jensen
Estherville
Wilfred Eberle
Frank Stearns, Jr
Gilmore City
Anna Weishaar
Rolfe
Emmetsburg Hospital
James Trimble
Elmer Nicol
Emmet
Clarence Peden
Jewell
Charles Henderson
Peden
Albert McFadden
Prairie City
Plover Presbyterian Church
James Jones
Leon Arndt
David van Alstine
Fletcher Pringle
Lent
Glenn Forsythe
Charley McFadden
Jewell, Cyl
Inder
Emmetsburg
Mallard
Pocahontas
Havelock
David Jean
Keith Thurman
Perry
W. H. Henderson
Joan
Stanley Shaveland
JoAnn Saylor
Mankato
Dean Strong
Randall Larson
Amos
Mike Iler
Omaha
Ronnie Schubacker
Forest City
Dean Hough
Minneapolis
Nancy Pirie
Des Moines
Sonja Garlock
Muriel Burgardt
Cedar Falls
Havelock-Plover School
Janet Cox
Don Bush
Merlin Simonson
Becky Hubbell
Dayne Hubbell
Delbert Hubbells
George Pirie
Plover School
James Pirie
Smyrna
Tenn
Bill Schroeder
Belmond
Dick Bartosh
Fort Dodge
Bonnie Hanish
Chicago
Kenneth
T. R. Jones
Mike Strong
P. D. Barriek
Emmetsbore
Henderson
Harold Ferry
Cedar Rapids
E. V. Hamand
R. G. Hamand
Sac City
C. W. Hamond
Bonham, Tex
Fay Pirie
Nevada
Harry Erickson
Bruce Joel
Rey
Fred Preul
Phoenix
Ariz
Dick Bush
C. W. Pringle
James Anderson
P.E.A
West Bend
Gerald Graeber
Bernard Ricklefs
al Sedlacek
Fred Block
Florence Bencke
Mabelle Wiegert
Ione Locke
Sewing Machine Singer Zig Zag with 7 payments plan
Notice offers a Singer sewing machine with Zig Zag automatic sewing and a new guarantee. Pay seven payments of $6.90. Write Mr. Firman at 853 19th St Des Moines Iowa. Machine may be seen in Rolfe Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Firman
19Th St
Des Moines
Rolfe
Forest tax farm leans on crop cycles and trees
A privately owned Tree Farm is a taxpaying forest land dedicated to growing and harvesting repeated crops. The text notes mothers referencing babies and food as a playful aside about child growth.
New Healing Substance Shrinks Hemorrhoids Without Surgery
For the first time science reveals a substance called Bio-Dyne, used in Preparation H, that reportedly reduces hemorrhoids and relieves itching and pain without surgery. Clinical anecdotes claim piles become a problem no more, with relief available as suppositories or ointment and a money back guarantee.
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Plover News
Earl
Ken Gillette
Wayne
Wayne Research Farm
Climax Grain
Rolfe, Iowa
D.mlt
Lively Lasst
Newell
B&g
Rolfe Food Lockers
Zemo
Jane von Bank
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Jane
Edward von Bank
Caro Une Telford
Ottosen
Marvin Turley
Miss von Bank
Margare Ami
Robert Read
Greve
Leslie
Ann Zinnel
Nancy de Wolf
Joe Lehman
F. E. Grant
Builders Hardware
Brinkman Auto Co
Wold Hardware
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