Plover community holiday gatherings and mix of visits
Numerous Plover residents hosted and joined relatives and friends over Christmas. Guests included Houghs of Rodman, Turners of Curlew, Nicol family from Graettinger and Estherville, and visitors from Riverdale North Dakota. Inductions, church events, a K S K club party, and Christmas services complemented the social calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Prochaska
Joe Hough
Rodman
Merle Turner
Curlew
James Trimble, Jr
Elmer Nicol
Glenn Lent
Manson
Claude Lent
Albert Snyder
Humboldt
E. V. Hamond
R. G. Hamond
Mason City
Cora Lokerse
Richmond
Calif
Rolfe
John Bush
Albert Lea
Minn
Plover
Earl Guess
Emmetsburg
Deborah Ann
Thomas Guess
Adam Shabacker
Charles McFadden
Raymond Henderson
E. H. Westerman
Warren Henderson
Camp Crowder
Lester Guess
Pocahontas County
Camp Hope
Fred Duitsman
W. F. Hofert
Russell Becke
Carl Jones
Pocahontas
Harold Nomann
Karlene Eppelsheimer
T.C
Cedar Falls
Walter Meyer
Lawrence Richter
E. W. Meredith
Alfred Martin
Stanley Reinders
Fort Dodge
Ray Reinders
Junk Class Play Mumbo-Jumbo at DMT School
The Junior Class presented Jack Barnard mystery farce Junk Class Play Mumbo-Jumbo drawing a satisfied crowd despite poor weather. The old farmhouse set was richly furnished with antiques and authentic voodoo elements heightened the suspense. cast delivered strong performances led by Barbara Harris and Jim Struthers. A Christmas dance and gift exchange followed, with senior class organizing decor and activities before the school dismissal to January 5.
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Glenn Reinders
Burl Lehnus
Rolfe
John Bell
West Bend
Gerald Kerns
Mason City
Camp Roberts
Calif
Lawrence Henderson
Pfc
Fred McKim
Fort Dodge
Baltimore
Paul Kerns
May Butler
Adolph Parradee
Merle Kerns
Britt
George Arnold
J. W. Arnold
Kenneth Fischer
Lonerock
O. E. Lehnus
Korea
Kenneth Lehnus
W. R. Wer
T. R. Jones
Harrison Knapp
Ponta Gorda
Fla
Biloxi
Edwin Grove
Dana
Ted Benjamin
Bradgate
Sioux City
Sam Kropf
Ottosen
Russell Eneckson
M.Y.F
Floyd Ferguson
Jack Eppelsheimer
Fairmont
Minn
A. J. Eppelsheimer
Methodist Church
C. E. Eppelsheimer
Rev
Rasmussen
Art Sellers
God
Bible Times
Lois Forsythe
Zerah
Karen Kerns
Micah
Gladys Galloway
Miriam
Carmen Fisher
Ruth
Joan Shaveland
Rhoda
Ronnie Martin
Eleazar
Karen Horsman
Deborah
Helen Pirie
Ramah
Don Forsythe
Reuben
Stanley Shaveland
the Carpenter
Lois O'Neall
Mary
Darwin
Donnie Stowell
Douglas Bush
Glenn Otto
Shepherds
Carol Ann Sellers
Karlene Eppelsheimer
W.S.C.S
Jim Cody
Cylinder
Bud Goodchild
Fort Riley
Kans
Fay Pirie
Harley McLain
Bob
Byron Pirie
Havelock
O. C. Higgins
Geo. Clouse
Lake City
Clouse
C. C
Sarah Reynolds
Barbara Harris
John
Oaneeneo
Robert Kirchner
Dick Reynolds
Dick Bennett
D.M.T. High School
Operetta cast lists and holiday music program
Cast lists include Policemen and Teddy Bears lines with numerous names. Scene notes reference An American Living Room Time The Night Before Christmas and 12 scenes. Music features Christmas Carols junior choir soloists and instrumental numbers with named performers and pieces.
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Dean Johnson
Carol Thorson
Gloria Bennet
D. A. Lavery
Georgiana Ryen
Mary Jane Truelson
Avis Hudson
Karen Fish
Carol Jean Bennett
Linda Imhoff
Gwen Heathman
Betty Jo Marine
Kenneth Johnson
Ronald Trenary
Sally Cuthbertson
Donald Ryen
Teddy Bears
Tommy Johnson
Tommas Reese
Reatha Wilkens
Ronny Christensen
Diana Rudolfson
Sharon Kirchner
Donny Cobb
Irene Richter
Linda Bennett
Kenny Ryen
Terry Struthers
Janet Vaughn
Joann Bennett
Frank Williams
Lee Thorson
Darlene Nielsen
Shirley Bennett
Dick Triplett
Linda Johnson
Peggy Imhoff
Garry Fisher
Jesus Bambino
Jesus Is Born
Iowa Leads Farm Mortgage Decline Among States
Iowa shows an eight percent drop in total farm indebtedness since 1946, outpacing Nebraska South Dakota and North Dakota. Nationwide farm debt rose 34.6 percent, while Iowa’s total jumped from 381.9 million to 449.9 million though still eight percent below 1946 levels.
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U.S
Iowa Development Commission
Iowa
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
Missouri
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Minnesota
One for the Road But Make It Coffee
State safety officials urge holiday hosts to serve coffee to reduce traffic deaths during the season. Safety Education Director Frank B. Ulish cites last year's December 24 to January 1 toll of 20 killed and 582 injured in Iowa crashes and promotes coffee as the safer drink at parties.
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State Safety Department
Iowa
John Deere News Christmas Message Reminds of Seasonal Spirit
The John Deere joint delivers a holiday note urging Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward Men. It encourages smiling at neighbors, forgiving faults, and carrying Christmas spirit beyond the season, hoping to last until July Fourth at least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
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Plover News
D.M.T. School News
Pee-wee Smith
Larry Probst
Tweety
Ween Monahan
Poe
Russell Jensen
Harold Custer
Jim Struthers
Custer
Ibe Miama Jeanie Henderson
Peter Beamish
Phil Johnson
Gaza Omahandra
Eno
Richard Kauffman
Kay Smedi
Dixie Fish
Celesta
Peaches Greeding
Wren
Judy Isacson
Lem Marblehead
Milburn
Donald Rutgers
Emma Burpee
Hope County
Josephine Meisenbach
Daisy
Eereliehonile
Betty Huston
Bugsby
Ray Hoppingarner
Kathryn Majorowicz
Jeanie Henderson
Maxine Nielsen
Carol Lehnus
Jeanette Andersen
Mary Sue Kirlin
Marcia Lehnus
Barbara, Fisher
Sheryl Struthers
Iowa Falls
Maine
United States
Lowa River
Karl Schmidt
Schmidt
Eccles
Brinkman
Standard Service
Humboldt Rendering Co
Yours
Telmer Sime
Yuletide
N. A
Jim” Wilson
Vetecl
Veterans Administration Office
John Deere News
Tubex
Webb
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