Garfield Two Farm Bureau Banquet Highlights Local Sessions
Agent B J Schmuecker spoke on the Farm Bureau convention linking education to a broader political role, and opposing any trade agreements lowering agricultural prices. LeRoy Nelson hosted, with performances by Richard Hosier and Miss Phyllis DeWolf. Damage to Presbyterian church stained glass prompted warnings to parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J.’ Schmuecker
Chia
Garfield
Farm Bureau
H. A. Lin‘e
Presbyterian Church
Wm Bureau
Hawley
LeRoy Nelson
Richard Hosier
Chel Wiegman
Phyllis DeWolf
Ruth Ves
Former Rolfe Resident Killed in Accident
C. P. Lathrop learned on December 20 that his sister Katie Lathrop Witt and her husband Iles Witt of Scranton Kansas died instantly when their car drove onto a Santa Fe train. Byron Lathrop and others traveled to Scranton for the funeral services held December 23 after Methodist church services. Mrs Witt, born 1878 in Hardin County Iowa, lived most of her life in Kan and was active in the Rolfe Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Lathrop
Iles Witt
Scranton
Kansas
Santa Fe
Lathrop
Byron Lathrop
Havelock
Ureday
Rolfe
Clarence
Richard
Park College
Parkville
Pocahontas
Decatur
Charles Witt
Hawarden
Kan
Itton
Witt
Methodist
Gir
Humboldt Edges Rolfe In Overtime Thriller
Humboldt wins 25 24 in overtime after a tightly contested game on December 19. Nyby tied the score with a late free throw, and Christensen scored the winning basket for Humboldt as Henely assisted. Rolfe’s lineup featured Cornwell Rickard Taylor Patterson and Smith against Humboldt’s Henely Weigert Terwilliger Christensen and Nyby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Rolfe
Nyby
Patterson
Henely
Christensen
Cornwell
Rickard
Taylor
Smith
Weigert
Terwilliger
Food Prices Decline After War-Era Spurt
Wholesale prices for several staples have fallen since September with pork lard sugar and dried beans showing notable decreases. Flour remains about 12 percent above prewar levels while citrus supplies look ample with December Florida oranges and tangerines typically larger than other months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Colgan
Florida
United States Department of Agriculture
4-H Club Leaders Meet at Pocahontas
An important meeting of Boys 4-H club leaders and county committee took place Tuesday evening December 19 at Pocahontas. Seven local clubs were represented and a 10 meeting program for clubs was outlined covering soil management livestock feeding judging camps tours and activities. New projects include a purebred beef heifer and a purebred lamb. Over 125 baby beef calves are on feed with more pig projects expected. Attendees included Orville Lawman D M JT Boosters Morris Ives Gail Ives Harold V Ryan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Orville Lawman
Morris Ives
Roger DeWolf
Everett White
Garfield Hustlers
Robert Jolliffe
Gail Ives
Cummins Cooperators
Harold V. Ryan
Laverne Shold
Marshall Minutement Club
Alvin Brauckman
E. J. Kelly
Dover Dominators
Floyd Green
John Andersen
Don Green
Don Andersen
The
Cedar Club
Garfield Go-Getters 4-H Club Holds Christmas Party
The Garfield Go-Getters 4-H club hosted a nine member Christmas party on December 28 at Mary Margaret Brinkman’s home. A 6 o’clock dinner for club members and their leader Mrs. Atlo Ives preceded a 1940 program and a 10 cent gift exchange led by Beverly DeWolf, the club reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Go-Getters
4-H
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Atlo Ives
Beverly DeWolf
Correction on Charlton Grain Co. advertisement error
An error appeared in last week's issue regarding Charlton Grain Co. Inc. There is no change in management. Edward Duffy remains manager of all Charlton Grain Co. property in Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton Grain Co
Edward Duffy
Charlton Grain Co., Inc
Rolfe
Services Held Friday For Mrs. Carpenter
Amanda Ann Longerbeam Carpenter 82 died December 19 at her son Chester’s home in Rolfe Iowa. Funeral at the Humboldt Methodist church with Rev. E J Plummer in charge. Pallbearers included John Lawman Henry Schmidt Leslie Struthers and others. Interment at Humboldt. She was born January 3 1857 in Downey Iowa married to Wallace Clark Carpenter April 23 1880. Survived by two children three grandchildren nine great grandchildren and five sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Carpenter
Chester
E. J. Plummer
Grant Johnson
Art Michalek
Jesus
Alta Hewlett
John Lawman
Henry Schmidt
Leslie Struthers
William Fisher
Harry Spencer
Franklin Majorowicz
Humboldt
Amanda Ann Longerbeam
Daniel
Mary Longerbeam
Downey
Rolfe
Wallace Clark Carpenter
Town
Elsie May
Los Angeles
Calif
Chester Windfield
Iowa
Methodist Church of
Bradgate
Bassett Presents Bible to Goldfield Church
Rev Dr Bassett presented a new pulpit Bible to Goldfield Methodist Church as a memorial to his wife of 47 years who died May 5. The dedication included a presentation, responsive readings, a sermon by Bassett, and a threefold Amen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassett
Goldfield Methodist Church
A. C. Hanson
Rev
Hanson
Pocahontas County Farmers Gain Farm Ownership
Thirty-three farmers in Pocahontas County became farm owners through National Farm Loan associations since the Farm Credit act of 1985. Secretary-treasurer H. Moore said over four years the groups provided more than 222000 in long term loans to tenants and buyers with down payments and up to 75 percent financing via Land Bank and commissioner loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
National Farm Loan Associations
Pocahontas
Farm Credit Act
H. ©. Moore
Federal Land Bank
Commissioner
Land Bank
Forrest Grant Injured in Automobile Accident
Forrest Grant escaped serious injury when his pickup overturned on a gravel road 44 miles southwest of here near the Walter Spence farm. He was knocked unconscious for hours, found by Norval Tinken and taken to Dr Everson's office. A shoulder ligament torn but x rays showed no broken bones.
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Forest Grant
Here
Walter Spence
Forest
Norval ‘Tinken
Pocahontas Farmers to Elevate Soil Conservation under 1940 AAA
Pocahontas county farmers in the 1940 AAA program will perform more soil conservation practices to earn payments. Harry L. Lund, chairman of the county AAA committee, says credit rates for soil building have changed to require practices not normally used. The changes do not alter potential earnings. they only adjust requirements. Practices emphasized include alfalfa red clover and lime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
AAA
Harry L. Lund
County
AAA Committee
Lund
Pocahontas
Haynes Grocery Sugar Guess Draw Ends in 100 Pound Prize
Carl Lanus and Tom Leith guessed 1720 beans in the jar at Haynes store Saturday night. The correct number was 1725. Lanus won the 100 pound sack of sugar in the drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lanus
Tom Leith
Haynes
Lanus
Iowa Farm Bureau Leader Named to National Executive Board
Francis Johnson, president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, was named a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Committee. The group plans its legislative program in Washington and meets on presidential call. Johnson will attend the January meeting before returning for the Iowa group’s January 15 to 19 annual meeting. Other members include Ed O’Neal, Earl G. C. Smith, Herbert P. King, J. I. Porter, and H. J. King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Johnson
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Ho | O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Farm Organization
Johnson
Washington, D. C
Congress
Ed O’neal
Earl GC. Smith
Illinois
Herbert P. King
New York
J. I. Porter
Tennessee
H. J. King
Wyoming
Ill With Scarlet Fever In Laurens Quarantine
Joyce Thornton fell ill last Wednesday with scarlet fever and Laurens home quarantine was set. Convalescent serum from Des Moines arrivedFriday. Joyce shows daily improvement. Nurse Lucille Everson assists at the home. The readmitted patient care details are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Thornton
Des Moines
Joyce
Lucille Everson
Pocahontas County 4-H Attends Iowa State Short Course
A large group of Pocahontas County 4-H boys attends the annual short course and convention at Iowa State College in Ames. Roger DeWolf attends as voting delegate. Nine boys receive free trips from the County Farm Bureau for project record excellence. State Champion 4-H Fire Prevention team members also travel free after winning at the State fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Iowa State, College
Ames
Roger DeWolf
County Farm Bureau
Jay Arnold
Havelock
Jimmy Ives
Everett White
Rolfe
Emery Wenell
Laurens
Phillips Brinkman
Raymond Peterson
Clifford Shold
Albert City
Forrest’ Ives
Robert Jolliffe
Richard Hosier
Don Shimon
Garfield Township
Elwyn Ives
Rollin Ives
Forrest Ives
Raymond Wiegert
Business Men's Club to Meet January 2
The Rolfe Business Men's club will meet Tuesday January 2 at 7 30 in the basement of the Central States building. Opportunity will be given those still in arrears to pay dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Club
Rolfe Business Men’s Club
Central States
Rolfe Wins Close Pair of 1-Point High School Games
Rolfe high school basketball edged Storm Lake 37-36 and topped Des Moines township 20-19 in two tight Friday night games. Cornwell led Rolfe with 18 points while Chapman paced Storm Lake with 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Rolfe High School
Des Moines Township
Rolfe
Rolfe Boys
Smith
Cornwell
Storm Lake Boys
Chapman
Rickard
Taylor
Peterson
Lanus
Twigg
Esibaeetno
Nielson
Wehmeyer
Clough
Bach
Vilas
Mills
Woods
Slieg
Starr
Estherville
Second Team Narrowly Tops Des Moines Township
The Rolfe seconds edged Des Moines township 21 to 18 as Landvig hit a dramatic shot from near center in the closing minutes. Sandvig scored 11 Rolfe points, Thompson led Des Moines township with eight, after early 7-2 and 9-7 leads by the township squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landvig
Rolfe
Des Moines
Rolfe Boys
Small Sandvig
Sandvig
Rolfa
Thompson
Zimmer Cafe Sold To New Albert City Owners
F L Zimmer sold the Coffee Shop to Clarence L Berquist and Clarence Lundberg of Albert City. Possession will be given February 1 after the new owners settle their affairs. The new owners plan a first class cafe and have prior business experience. The Zimmers will be missed by many friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmer
F. L. Zimmer
Clarence L. Berquist
Clarence Lundberg
Albert City
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Nelson
Bessie Boyce
Winifred Brinkman
Ato.Ives
Garfield Two Farm Bureau
Robert Wiegert
Parais
Son
Goldfield Church
Farm Loan Associations
Forrest Grant
Iowa State College
Rachel Wiegman
Gerhard Cornath
Goldfield
Duncombe
Bode
R. Smith
Jy. Smith
Graham Sandvig
E. Ripperger
Hewlett Ecidicanatemiees
Thompson Mane Sane Vaughn Mls
Ripperger
Spencer
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