Christmas Meetings and Club Gatherings Reported
The K S K club held an all day Christmas meeting at Mrs. J Struthers home with 21 members and five visitors. Sorosis Club hosted a Thursday party at Mrs. B A Petersons with a book review and short subject. Bible class at the Presbyterian church elected new officers for year and packed candy boxes for Sunday school. Rolfe teachers discussed Early Days in Iowa then joined Edna Marcum for a social hour. Justamere bridge club met at Mrs George Jeffries with prize winners and a gift exchange. Next meeting set for Jan 2 at Mrs D Hikenberrys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.S. K
J. Struthers
Harold O'Neall
G. A. Foust
Linn
James Cruickshank
Gladys Epplesheimer
Sorosis Club
B. A. Peterson
O. K. Patterson
Bethe Merriday
Sinclair Lewis
Glyde Brinkman
M. W. Webb
Presbyterian Sunday School
A. W. Ives
H. J. Turley
Minnie Jarvis
Ed Wiegman
Rolfe School
Iowa
Edna Marcum
Justamere Club
Jeffries
Justamere Bridge Club
George Jeffries
N. J. Bixler
C. R. Barry
Donald Hikenberry
Squill Shortage Forces Shift to Barium for Rat Control
County Agent Schmuecker relayed Harold Gunderson's note that red squill imports from the Mediterranean have halted due to war, leaving drug stores with dwindling supplies. Authorities warn squill prices soar, pushing farms toward barium carbonate which poses risks to animals and humans. farm bureaus offer usage guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmuecker
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Mediterranean
United States
Extension Service
Gunderson
Farm Bureau
Evans visits brother after Minnesota crash
Arthur Evans traveled to Mountain Lake Minnesota Saturday to visit his brother Glen Evans of Minneapolis, hospitalized after a car crash with a freight train at Butterfield. Glen Evans sustained serious burns from a smashed gas tank, a knee cap fracture, and will remain in the hospital for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Evans
Mountain Lake
Minn
Glen Evans
Minneapolis
Butterfield
Wiegmans to visit Rose Bowl trip to California
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wiegman with Jan ice Rachel and John leave Friday for San Bernardino California to visit his brother R G Wiegman and attend the Rose Bowl game between Nebraska and Stanford in Pasadena They plan to return January 6 Amy Ireland accompanies them to Carroll to join the Carl West family and will visit her sister Mrs E W Coiner at Pomona
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Wiegman
Janice
Rachel
John
San Bernardino
Calif
Mr. Wiegman
R G. Wiegman
Nebraska
Stanford
Pasadena
Amy Ireland
Carroll
Carl West
California
Ireland
E. W. Coiner
Pomona
Bullets Found Buried in Glenwood Yard
At Mumea Glenwood residents unearthed large loaded cartridges in a yard. Marks on the cartridges indicate manufacture date October 10, 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mumea
Glenwood
Up and Coming 4 H Club Holds Dec 21 Meeting
The Up and Coming 4 H club met at Marion and Lila Daniels home on Sunday December 21 with Edna Wilson Marvella Ralle and Irene Shimon forming a committee to buy a phonograph and records. After business games and carols gifts were exchanged and appreciation presented to former leaders Mrs Harry Boysen and Mrs Eugene Daniels. Next meeting set for January 11 at Thelma and Vera Jolliffe homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Lila Daniels
Asunday
Edna Wilson
Marvella Ralle
Irene Shimon
Harry Boysen
Eugene Daniels
Marion Daniels
Mildred S*oulis
Mildred Olberding
Mardella Aden
Vera Jolliffe
Evelyn Carlson
Thelma Jolliffe
Helen Wilson
Betty Shimon
Dorothy Lathrop
Bernadine Stoulil
Alice Lathrop
Ruth Lathrop
Gordon Vial
Sheriff Sale Notice in Pocahontas County Iowa
Pochaontas County Iowa sheriff announces a public auction of real estate on January 18 1941 at 9 30 AM at the Pocahontas courthouse to satisfy a district court writ of execution in favor of B R Loots C B Elinger and B A Peterson dba Preferred Beer Co against Mary Sanding. Property is Lot A Auditor Plat in NE 6-92-31 with a Caroline Mason parcel exception and highway boundary details. Auction is cash with costs to accrue. Sheriff Hubert Kapsch notes date December 10 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Iowa
B. R. Loots
C. B. Elinger
B. A. Peterson
Hubert Kapsch
Sheriff’s Office
Stop sign violation leads to gun charge in Northwood court
Jack Laskewick of Mason City was fined 50 dollars for ignoring a stop sign. A patrolman found a smoking gun and a dead hen pheasant in his car, leading to charges of carrying an assembled gun and illegal possession of a pheasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Laskewick
Mason City
Northwood
E. N. Klove
Illusion blamed for multiple highway deaths near Whiting
Road officials investigate several deaths on the highway near Whiting. Accidents occur around 10:30 a.m. and are attributed to the sun reflecting off pavement, making motorists see a straight strip where a curve exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illusion Road
Whiting
Birthday and Anniversary Greetings for E AH Bump
Grinnell residents send best wishes to E AH Bump who marks his 87th birthday and 63rd wedding anniversary on December 6. The note celebrates both milestones and extends congratulations from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bump
Grinnell
Falls boy GaLen Quam suffers minor injuries from 19 foot fall
Three year old Galen Quam of near Gordonville fell nineteen feet from a hay mow and escaped with only minor bruises and a shaking up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galen Quam
Gordonville
Belle Plaine residents watch plane tied to fence
Belle Plaine residents saw Dan Hunt’s airplane from Cedar Rapids forced to land and then tied to a fence to protect it from wind. The scene drew smiles as the craft was secured much like an old horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Dan Hunter
Cedar Rapids
Hunter
Old Dobbin
Luther League Watch Party and Aid Society Meeting
Regular preaching service Sunday morning follows the scheduled hour. Luther League holds an evening meeting with a watch party Tuesday night December 31. Place to be announced later. Ladies Aid society plans to meet with Mrs. O. G. Ryen on Wednesday January 8. A happy new year to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Ladies Aid Society
O. G. Ryen
Methodist Church notices lead with pastor E J Plummer
Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m Choir practice Thursday 8 p m at the parsonage The message wishes happiness contentment and service in the new year from the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Presbyterian Church December 29 1940 services
W F Schneck pastor leads morning worship at 10:00 with Sunday school at 11:10. Choir rehearsal is Saturday at 7:30 in the church parlor. The note invites attendance to close 1940 and plan for 1941 services and wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. F. Schneck
Looking Ahead or Overcoming Life's Handicaps Sermon
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed at Plover Methodist Church with a short sermon by Pastor E Redmayne on Looking Ahead or Overcoming Life's Handicaps. The Woman's Society hosts a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Otto on Friday afternoon. Epworth League members sang carols for shut-ins Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Raymond Otto
Henry Joens
O. E. Lehnus
Joe Hertz
Harold Hovey
Sam Simpson
Epworth League
Women’s Club Delivers Christmas Baskets in Rolfe
Rolfe Women’s club oversaw packing and delivery of Christmas baskets to local homes with funds from the Red Cross. Mrs. N. P. Olson and Mrs. Esther Ragan led purchases and supervision at the Methodist church basement. American Legion helpers distributed the baskets Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Women’s Club
Rolfe
N. P. Olson
Esther Ragan
Methodist Church
Red Cross
American Legion
Forrest Tutt Home After Coast Guard Post Return
Forrest Tutt surprised his parents and sister with a three weeks visit. He is stationed in the United States Coast Guard at Ketchikan Alaska. Jimmy Nuss son of Clarence and Mrs Nuss has been ill and is improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Tutt
J. F. Tutt
Rachel
Forrest
United States Coast Guard
Ketchikan
Alaska
Jimmy Nuss
Clarence Nuss
Plummer Attends 60th Anniversary Of Sayres In Hartley
Rev and Mrs EB J Plummer attend the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Sayre at Hartley’s Methodist church Dinner for about 100 old friends and neighbors featured the event The Sayres have lived in Hartley since marriage and raised six children with several present Old friend Emma Lighter sent flowers. Iowa Univ games: Hawkeyes host DePauw Jan 8 and North Dakota Jan 6 at the field house Northwestern visits Iowa City Jan 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. J. Plummer
William Sayre
Hartley
Sayre
Methodist Church
Iowa Univ
University of Iowa
DePauw University of Indiana
North Dakota
Hawkeyes
Iowa City
Northwestern
Iowa University records 6663 full time students in 1940
Enrollment at the University of Iowa reaches 6,663 full time students as of November 1 1940 ranking thirteenth among state universities. The total rose from 6,271 a year earlier with gains of about 200 women students and 10 graduate scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Entries for Play Festival at University of Iowa
Eight entries have been received for the 16th annual state play production festival at the University of Iowa. High schools perform March 24 to 28, junior colleges March 29, and community groups April 8 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Iowa fullback Murphy joins East squad for West charity game
Ray Murphy of the University of Iowa has been selected as an East back in the East West charity game to be played January 1 in San Francisco. He shares the position with KraCut of Pittsburgh while Mike Enich will start at tackle. Practice sessions are underway in Berkeley, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Murphy
University of Iowa
Mike Enich
San Francisco
Murphy
Kracum
Pittsburgh
Enich
Berkeley
Calif
Pocahontas County Seals 437,894 Bu Corn For 1940
Pocahontas County agricultural conservation office reports 437,894 bushels of 1940 corn sealed in the county by Friday evening. The figure covers the week ending Saturday noon and reflects total storage for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Poor Legumes: Seed-Borne Disease Impacts Stand
Preliminary studies at the northwestern pasture laboratory show legume poor stands largely stem from seed born diseases rather than seed quality. E J Schmuecker notes seed treatment with fungicides improved germination in several crops, especially five percent organic mercury, though some inoculated bacteria still perish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
E. J. Schmuecker
Garber
Federal Bureau of Plant Industry
S. J. P. Chilton
Department
Inoculation Work Cited for Legume Seed Treatments
Fragmentary notes indicate researchers discuss inoculating material for legumes and seed treatments. The work described is experimental and aims to prove disease resistance in legumes, with field conditions and timing for potential ready applications mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schimee
Card of Thanks From Trene Bendixen
I sincerely thank everyone who sent cards letters candy flowers and gifts during my long hospital stay. Your kindness was deeply appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deel
Trene Bendixen
Heat and fuel talk from Cherokee ad ends with charity note
A Cherokee paper item urges fuel safety with coal burning stoves and steady heat, then shifts to a charity appeal for caps for poor boys and stockings for girls, noting available poultry and hog houses and inviting reader input.
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Best
Rolfe Cleaners
Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wangberg
PS Ae PO
the Methodist Church
E. J. Plummer
Plover Methodist Church
E. Redmayne
the Fashion Shop
Charlton Grain Co., Inc
Susy
Brogotti Implement Co
L. F. Cavanaugh Humboldt
Beckord’s Hatchery
Hampshire Boats
West Plover
Ely Arnold
Los Angeles
Western Aircraft Bureau, Inc
Wesley Temple Brig
Guy Kerns
W. H. Howland
Pat Heathman
Nielsen Bros. Serv
Bill Brinkman
Frank Cornwell
A. A. Firkins
Rolfe Auto CO
W. G. Taylor
HeeHaw News
Hee
Pretty & T
J. T. Grant & Son
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