Havelock Notes Include Local Visits and School Party
Mrs Harold Hauswirth works at the bank office in town. Mr and Mrs Carl Barth visited Fort Dodge Saturday. Mrs Nellie Nickelson was ill late in the week under a local doctor's care. Mr and Mrs Henry Buck traveled to Clarion Tuesday to spend an evening at Edna Swope's home. Last Monday the school faculty enjoyed a Christmas party at Supt and Mrs L Godfrey's home, with Miss Maxine Stangland and Miss Mildred Johnston helping serve.
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Harold Hauswirth
Carl Barth
Fort Dodge
Nellie Nickelson
Henry Buck
Clarion
Edna Swope
Supt
Clara Keerles
Nebraska
Texas
California
Mons Hansen
Vance Wiley
Melvin von Eschen
Ted Stover
Emmetsburg
Ted
H. H. Reents
Chicago
H. A. Henry
Charlotte Reents
Clara Keerls
John Sandy
Pocahontas
Storm Lake
Havelock Consolidated
Don Gibson
White Rose
Highway No. 10
Spencer
Monselle
Roy Gaskil
Alva Buck
Ralph Flawn
Farnhamville
Panora
Sunshine Club
Raymond Trucelson
George Sylviey
Ralph Hawn
Shelby Glenn
Fonda
Ella Hagerman
Ogden
Glenns
Hagerwman
Doloris Gist
Dale Cupp
Thimble Club
Otto Maltzahn
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Chester Hendricks
Bovey
Min
Bradgate double header halves local teams
Havelock boys lost to Bradgate 24 to 19 in the nightcap while the girls cruised to a 43 to 20 victory. The teams split the double header after traveling to Bradgate last Tuesday.
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Bradgate
Havelock
Local honor roll list spans many grades at the school
Six week honor roll includes seniors Marion Daniels and Robert Oertley, juniors Alice Baedke Ruth Lathrop Lee Larson Dean Sandy Ivadell Wagner, sophomores Alice Lathrop, freshmen James Ives Ethel Logan, junior high Mary Wilson Gerald Ives Alice Stoulil Billy McConaugh ey Virginia Oertley George Worthington, sixth grade Elsie Classsen Eugene Naughton, fifth grade Bobby Nickelson Thor Hansen, fourth Janet Hauswirth Irwin Barth Shirley Young Darwin Hacker, and various second and third graders Gsomre Brown Qlaudette Wilson Marlene Munz emay Beverly Vining Rita McCartan Ivalee Aden.
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Marion Daniels
Robert Oertley
Alice Baedke
Ruth Lathrop
Lee Larson
Dean Sandy
Ivadell Wagner
Alice Lathrop
James Ives
Ethel Logan
Mary Wilson
Gerald Ives
Alice Stoulil
Billy McConaughey
Virginia Oertley
George Worthington
Elsie Classsen
Eugene Naughton
Bobby Nickelson
Thor Hansen
Janet Hauswirth
Irwin Barth
Shirley Young
Darwin Hacker
Gsomre Brown
Qlaudette Wilson
Marlene Munzemay
Beverly Vining
Rita McCartan
Ivalee Aden
New Books Arrive at Library With Several Noted Titles
The library adds titles including The Venerables, Berlin Diary, Keys of Kingdom, Ave Maria, Stories for Children, Huckleberry Finn, Ghosts of Melody Lane, Secret of Kashmir Shawl, Gridiron Glory and Lou Gehrig. It will be closed Friday and Saturday after Christmas. Rena Huseby is the librarian.
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Kathleen Norris
Berlin
Heylinger
Hubler
Sanderson
Rena Huseby
Local social notes share visits and a December wedding
The article lists numerous visits and movements including Roscoe Hendricks with sister Mrs. Henry Buck, Harry Herscher with family traveling to Lake City for a hospital exam, Mrs. Margaret Cupp visiting Clarion, and trips by Fidon Buck and Ralph Cole to Des Moines. It notes a December 21 Methodist church wedding of Evelyn Carlson to Arnold Johnson before 150 guests, plus a December PTA meeting and Christmas program. Gerry Steen and Carol Philp are noted visitors from Washington DC and Phoenix respectively.
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Dale Cupp
Cupp
George Gist
Joan Armstrong
Des Moines
J. D. Wolcott
Evelyn
E. D. Carlson
Arnold Johnson
Pocahontas
Methodist Church
Gerry Steen
Washington, D. C
W. C. Steen
Carol Philp
Phoenix, Arizona
Charles Philp
Havelock Methodist Church Christmas Greetings
John Drake Wolgott, pastor, invites families to Christmas services at 10 8 a m Sunday School and 11 00 a m morning worship. Acknowledges wartime sacrifices and hopes for happiness in the New Year amid global conflict.
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Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake Wolgott
Sacred Heart Loses First Game to Mason City
Sacred Heart high school basketball fell 30 to 19 to St. Joseph's of Mason City on the local floor Sunday afternoon. Howard Shimon led Pocahontas with 13 points while Jim Pattee added 11 and Tony Canella 8 for Mason City. In a preliminary, St. Mary's Storm Lake defeated Pocahontas reserves 26 to 24.
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Pocahontas
Sacred Heart High School
St. Joseph’s
Mason City
Howard Shimon
Girls Win and Boys Lose at Pocahontas Court
Pocahontas high school girls defeated Palmer 42 to 26 on Tuesday night led by Luella Walkenhauer with 19 points Delma Cady and Ruth Parks added 10 each for Palmer boys lost 24 to 21. Donald Williams and James Severson scored 10 for their teams Arnold Didemuth added seven for Pocahontas. Also notes on Catherine Schoofs Remsen Briar Cliff visit Mrs Ray Horton’s hospital stay and local residents Hynish family.
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Pocahontas High School
Palmer Girls
Luella Walkenhauer
Delma Cady
Pocahontas
Ruth Parks
Palmer
Local Neighbors Share News From Home Front
Corporal Francis Kremer arrived Dec 14 for a visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Kemmer. He serves at Camp Claiborne La with the 185th field artillery anti tank division being formed. Paul Burson led a pasture improvement discussion at the men’s night school with thirty farmers present. Corliss and Ardis Kepler returned home for holiday leave from the State University. Also home Friday were Paul Hammes and Bob Lorge, students at Loras college. Mrs C W Bush left for Gulfport Miss for two weeks visiting S E Stewart, daughter of Mrs Bush. Anita Lorge returned Friday from Mercy hospital Fort Dodge recovering from a facial infection.
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Francis Kremer
Joe Kemmer
Kemmer
Camp Claiborne
185Th Field Artillery
Paul Burson
Corliss
Ardis Kepler
The
State University
Paul Hammes
M. H. Hammes
Bob Lorge
F. J. Lorge
Loras College
Dubuque
C. W. Bush
Gulfport
Miss
S. E. Stewart
Iris OES Elects Officers With Christmas Program
Iris chapter O E S elected officers last Thursday night Frances Patrick as worthy matron Dr F H DeHaan as worthy patron Jeanette Kauffman as associate matron Eugene Patrick as associate patron Grace D McMichael as secretary Rose Pattee as treasurer Erma Waterman as conductress Minnie Pascal as associate conductress A Christmas program followed the election and gifts were exchanged A 6 o'clock dinner preceded the event
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E. S
Iris
Frances Patrick
F. H. DeHaan
Jeanette Kauffman
Eugene Patrick
Grace D. McMichael
Rose Pattee
Erma Waterman
Minnie Pascal
W. C. O. F. December Meeting at Town Pump Cafe
The W. C. O. F. held its December gathering Thursday night at the Town Pump Cafe. Mrs. Charles Nieman, chief ranger, presided over the regular business meeting. The evening featured Christmas gift exchanges, followed by contract bridge, 500, and refreshments.
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Town Pump
Charles Nieman
Buffet dinner and bridge night at Stockdale home
Members of Chapter A and their husbands enjoyed a buffet style dinner at the George Stockdale home last week Wednesday. After the meal, Mr. and Mrs. A R Mackovets won the couples prize for high score as moving pictures by Dr J L Powers showcased hunting fishing trips and scenic views.
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Stockdale Home
Chapter A. T. T. T
George Stockdale
A. R. Mackovets
J. L. Powers
Brother Killed at Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor chaplain dies in attack
Sister Mary Germaine, eighth grade teacher at Sacred Heart school, learned from the Navy department in Washington that her brother Rev. Father A. H. Schmitt, a U S Navy chaplain, died during the Pearl Harbor attack. A solemn requiem high mass was offered at Sacred Heart church with Rev. J B Greteman officiating.
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Pearl Harbor
Mary Germaine
Sacred Heart
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
A. H. Schmitt
United States Navy
Hawaii
Sacred Heart Church
J. B. Greteman
Manson
Fof
Friendly Hour Club Guests Share Christmas Party
Members of the Friendly Hour club enjoyed a Christmas party hosted by Miss Ruby Ljungren. Mrs. Aldewin Winegarden assisted. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. The next meeting will be at Marlis Nelson’s home on January 15.
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Friendly Hour Club
Ruby Ljungren
Aldewin Winegarden
Marlis Nelson
Norma Johnson Weds David Byerly in Pocahontas Nora Springs
Norma Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ranhart Johnson of Pocahontas wed David Byerly of Nora Springs son of Mr and Mrs Byerly in a local ceremony. The couple announced plans to reside in the area and begin their married life together.
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Norma Johnson
Ranhart Johnson
Pocahontas
David Byerly
Nora Springs
DeGroat Nuptials Tie Nora Springs Pair at Trinity
Mn and Mrs Tys DeGroat of Nora Springs wed in a single ring ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Pocahontas with Rev Benander officiating. Attendants were Mrs Chester Larson and Richard Byerly. Mrs Byerly and Mr Byerly hold local jobs and homes in Nora Springs.
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Ind
Byerly
Mason City High School
Nora Springs
Elizabeth Neu
Iowa City
Isabel Ralston
Triday
Des Moines
Burt Forbes
Piano pupils guest of Mrs. Brokaw at home recital
Mrs. I. H. Brokaw hosted her piano pupils after school Thursday with a practice recital gift exchange and covered dish supper. Saturday she held a student recital featuring Jane Thornberry Gloriana Peterson Jeryl Reath Lavonne Crawford Susan Hudson Imogene Phillips Janet Lou Bouma Nina Williams James Turner Jane Peterson Constance Hudson James Hudson and Margaret Ann Peterson.
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I. H. Brokaw
Football Banquet for Local Players Held at Lindenman Home
Football boys were entertained by Judge F. M. Hudson and C. W. Peterson with 20 guests at a banquet in the Lindenman dining room on Wednesday evening December 17. After dinner, guests moved to the Hudson home for games and music with Superintendent J. R. Grant, Coach Truman Manship, and Alfred Anderson in attendance.
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F. M. Hudson
C. W. Peterson
Lindeman
Hudson
J. R. Grant
Truman Manship
Alfred Anderson
Tea for Miss Holbert at Mrs Hudson's Home
Mrs F M Hudson hosted an informal candlelight tea Friday afternoon from 3 to 5 o clock in honor of Miss Lilette Holbert French American refugee of the area.
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Holbert
F. M. Hudson
Lilette Holbert
Tea marked by guests from Rolfe and Fonda in Manchester
About one hundred attendees celebrated at a Manchester Iowa tea, with fourteen guests from Rolfe and one from Fonda. Home decorations featured greens and Christmas tapers. Parlor hostesses included Mrs. RB L Hudson and others. dining room hostess was Mrs. C E Watts with a assisting group. Pourers were Mrs. J R Grant Mrs Fugene Patrick and Mrs W By Gower.
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Manchester
Iowa
Paris
France
Rolfe
Fonda
A. H. Turner
S. S. Davidson
William, DeJong
Robert McEwen
J. R. Grant
Fugene Patrick
W. By Gower
Iowa Reports Rise in Carbon Monoxide Deaths in 1940
The Iowa health department said 1940 deaths totaled 28, up 7 from 1939, with 68 percent in rural areas. Most fatalities were due to motor vehicle exhaust, prompting calls to open garage doors, vent cars, and keep engines well maintained to reduce CO exposure.
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Iowa
State Health Department
National Safety Council
Exhaust pipe and muzzler leak noted
A report notes exhaust pipe and muzzler are leaking. Details on cause and parties involved are unclear in the fragment.
Heir Named Beneficiary in Family Estate Dispute
Roy Gilbertson of San Francisco and Decorah has been declared heir ten days before the decedent’s passing. He is named beneficiary of roughly $15,009 from the wills of his mother and uncle, Richand Engelbertson, and will receive the funds that others would have earned absent his location. The probate action centers on the mother’s estate and uncle Richand Engelbertson.
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Ead
Roy Cabertson
San France
Decorah
Gilbertson
Richand Engelbertson
Long-Distance Song Lifts Clinton Woman’s Spirits
Mrs. Marjorie Gordon of Clinton has been ill for several months. Last week her brother Donn Blake joined friends and sang a long-distance song from Maquoketa to help cheer her up.
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Marjorie Gordon
Clinton
Donn Blake
Maquoketa
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