Plover News Highlights Local Visits and Events
The Plover Patriot reports visits by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Grove and Ida Forney in Cherokee, and Marvin Miller of Des Moines with McFadden and Henderson relatives. Rev. Walter Rothwell and family appear in Havelock, while Pocahontas Presbyterian choir staged The King Cometh at a Pocahontas Methodist church. The Tom Cats basketball team lost to Sioux Rapids in an away game. Rev. C. Paul Carlson and Rothwells plan a Storm Lake Christian education meeting, with a summer Bible conference prospect in Storm Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Grove
Ida Forney
S. T. Grove
Cherokee
Marvin Miller
Des Moines
McFadden
Henderson
Walter Rothwell
Havelock
Pocahontas Presbyterian Church
Tom Cats
Plover
Donald Hubbell
Keith Cassell
Roger
Allen
Eldo Heathman
Sioux Rapids
Storm Lake
Legion Auxiliary meets for sewing and Christmas Seals drive
The American Legion Auxiliary unit met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Wallace Bruner’s home. Members sewed carpet rags, held a short business session, and enjoyed a generous lunch. Reporters note Christmas Seals sales to fight tuberculosis by contacting Mrs. Fred Groves or Miss Elsie Rothwell.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Wallace Bruner
Fred Groves
Elsie Rothwell
Plover Presbyterian Church Notes Christmas Schedule
Rev Walter Rothwell reports Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Class meets Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Christmas Worship with missions offering at 10:00 a.m. next Sunday. Sunday school Christmas program Monday Dec 24 at 7:30 p.m. Participants should arrive by 7:16. Rehearsal Saturday at 3:15 p.m. No Bible Study Class next Tuesday due to Christmas Day.
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Board of Foreign Missions
Plover Methodist Church Announces Christmas Cantata
Reverend Harold V. Bartz leads services with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. The choir presents Chimes of the Holy Night at 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Children’s program is set for Monday, December 24 at 7:30 p.m. Readers urged to keep afternoons free for Epworth Teague Institute Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Epworth Teague Institute
Happenings at Havelock and Surroundings
Social events fill the week in Havelock with church meetings, Christmas programs, and visits. The Helping Hand Circle held its annual Christmas party, and the Methodist Ladies' Aid planned a 2:30 p.m. Thursday gathering. Families hosted relatives across nearby towns as shoppers and visitors travel to Fort Dodge Pocahontas and Storm Lake. The library closes on December 26 for a brief break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping
Lewis Hawk
Marjorie Barth
Halfa
J. C. Barth
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist
L. D. Goodchild
George Miller
W. P. Buck
Rolfe
Henry F. Buck
M. G. Herschel
O. J. Keerles
Pocahontas
Harlan Markley
C. L. Day
Amanda Hersom
Gus Ahlstrom
Pomeroy
Joe Edge
Ray E. Grover
Northwest
M. KE. Ladies' Aid Society
Chas. Smith
Gerald Beman
Ames
M. L. Chase
Thos. Edge
R. E. Grover
Ned Goodchild
Kanawha
Church Night Program at Local Methodist Church
The Town Division of the Ladies Aid hosted a Monday evening program with Community Singing under Mrs. Bachman, a baritone horn solo by Craig Barth, and a one act play led by Mrs. Ferris Mary Kline Raymond Hovey and Alvin Helsa. The Girls Glee Club sang carols directed by Miss Doris Young and refreshments followed.
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Ladies Aid
Bachman
Wilna DeVaul
Craig Barth
Ferris
Mary Kline
Raymond Hovey
Alvin Helsa
Cantata Pleases Pocahontas Choir at Christmas Event
The Pocahontas Presbyterian choir of 16 voices directed by Miss Georgia Mae Pattee presented the Christmas cantata The King Com eth at the Methodist church Sunday evening to a large appreciative audience. Mrs. Graydon Freeburg, a former Havelock girl, is a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Presbyterian Choir
Georgia Mae Pattee
Methodist Church
Graydon Freeburg
Havelock
Havelock Community Praises Choir Rendition
Rev. C. L. Day offered the invocation and Rev. Walter Rothwell of Plover introduced the cast. The Havelock community appreciated the choir’s efforts and all attendees were greatly pleased with the performance.
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C. L. Day
Walter Rothwell
Plover
Havelock
Rebekahs Elect Officers in Odd Fellow Hall
The Rebekahs held a meeting in the Odd Fellow hall last Thursday electing N Bes Dotey McVey as president V G Sarah Knapp Rec Sec Mary Waters Fin Sec Goldie Ralle Treasurer Mary Smith and Pearl Mick as Trustee. A card party followed with 11 tables. top honors went to Mrs TL Ferguson and T R Jones while low scores went to Mrs F Ralle and Earl Kilbourne. Attendees included several from Kanawha Plover and nearby towns.
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Rebekahs
N. Bes Dotey McVey
V. G
Sarah Knapp
Mary Waters
Goldie Ralle
Mary Smith
Pearl Mick
TL. Ferguson
T. R. Jones
F. Ralle
Earl Kilbourne
Geo. Ande
Paul Kerns
Walter Knight
Ida Knight
Kanawha
W. M. Gehrt
Hazel Knapp
Plover
Luncheon Hosted by Plover Committee Ladies
At a late hour an excellent lunch was served by the committee Mrs. R. Jones Mrs. Sarah Knapp and Mrs. Mae Butler all of Plover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Jones
Sarah Knapp
Mae Butler
Plover
Icicle Injures Woman at Parsonage Meeting
Mrs. C. D. Day was struck on the head by a large icicle as she left the parsonage for a Public Library board meeting. The fall caused a deep gash requiring two stitches after surgical treatment.
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Public Library Board
Shower for Mrs. Hansen Honors Bride At Home
Mrs. Harry Hansen was guest of honor at a variety shower held Thursday afternoon at her home. A large number attended and gave many lovely and useful gifts. A social hour followed by lunch prepared by Mrs. Herman Nelson and Mrs. Henry Hansen.
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Harry Hansen
Hansen
Herman Nelson of
Rolfe
Henry Hansen
Executive Board Meeting of American Legion Auxiliary
The executive board met in the president Mrs. William Smith’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. B. C. Boysen Mrs. J. C. Barth Mrs. G. A. Gruver Mrs. Frank Ralle and Mrs. Frank Johnson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Auxiliary
William Smith
B. C. Boysen
J. C. Barth
G. A. Gruver
Frank Ralle
Frank Johnson
Auxiliary plans home meetings and charity card party
Mrs J L Williams and Miss Sadie Goodchild attended as the group votes to hold winter Auxiliary meetings in members homes. The January gathering will be at Mrs B C Boysen. Members are urged to donate supplies for needy veterans and families. A Legion Hall card party is scheduled for Thursday evening December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Williams
Sadie Goodchild
B C. Boysen
Legion Hall
Meeting of Kill Kare Klub Joyful House Gathering
The Kill Kare Klub met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Ella Chase's home with hostess Mrs. Eugene Water. A social hour preceded a SHOWER honor for Mrs. Francis Jacobsen and a tasty lunch followed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kill Kare Klub
Ella Chase
Eugene Water
Francis Jacobsen
Fraternal Societies Hold Annual Iowa Meeting
The People's Fraternal Society of Iowa men met at the Twilight Theatre building on Monday with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. John Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. from distant towns, underscoring broad regional participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
People’s Fraternal Society of Iowa
Twilight Theatre
John Hansen
New Society Directors Elected in Iowa Fraternal Order
Esth H. F. Griffe of Superior and others from Emmetsburg and Estherville guide changes. New directors J Hauswirth Dena Pendaryjsini A Whitman join a 10 member executive board. Discussions center on amendments to the Iowa People’s Fraternal order’s transfer rules and active member consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Griffe
Superior
Spirit Lake
Henselute
Dean Pendaye
Havelock Hiphauser
Rayman
Iowa People’s Fraternal Son
I C. F. Strow of
Weg Wanger
Ww. FM
Trong
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Ays. J. Hauswirth
Dena Pendaryjsini A. Whitman
Hvelock Methodist Church Schedule Announced
Rev C L Day pastor leads weekly activities including worship Sunday School and Epworth League with timetables for next week. Readers are invited to join services and fellowships at Hvelock Methodist Church and are welcome regardless of affiliations.
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Hvelock Methodist Church
C. L. Day
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Legion Auxiliary Notes
Plover Presbyterian Church
Plover Methodist Church
Harold V. Bartz
Chas. Gruver and Sons
Mr. Gruver
Mrs
H. D. Gruver
Santa Claus
Smlodern Be Dour
G. C. Harris
Philco
Central States Electric Company
Mrs. Hansen
Fraternal
Chevrolet
Rolfe Auto Company
Rolfe, Iowa
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