Christmas social rounds of local clubs in December
The A L D club held a Christmas luncheon at Mrs Charles R Buckwalter with Mrs Harry Thompson and Mrs John Nelson assisting. After lunch came a Christmas tree and gift exchange and Mrs W P Wheeler spoke on Legends of Christmas Carols. Decorations highlighted the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L.D. Club
Charles R. Buckwalter
Harry Thompson
John Nelson
W. P. Wheeler
P.A.E. Club
Robert Wiegert
Frank Short
Mary
Delores Locke
Gilmore City
Brinkman Family Dinner During Christmas Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Brinkman hosted a Christmas family dinner. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. W. FE Brinkman of Pocahontas and many Ives and Brinkman relatives from Rolfe Des Moines Avoca Pocahontas Ames Estherville Quim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Brinkman
W. FE
Brinkman
Pocahontas
Glyde Brinkman
Hattie Ives
Arlo Ives
Wart Ives
H. I. Olerich
Virgil Vaughn
Ernest Vaughn
J. H. Brinkman
A. W. Ives
H. D. Brinkman
Rolfe
Louis Guy
Pequaming
Mich
Eloise Brinkman
Des Moines
Helen Brinkman
Avoca
Park Kauffman
Winifred Zimmerman
Ames
Harold Sorensen
Estherville
Servicemen At Home on Short Furloughs and Transfers
Ole Ferden of Fort Belvoir Virginia spends six days with family in Fort Dodge and his brother Art’s family before reporting January 2 to the 1 074th Engineers at Port Ship Repair Donald Nelson of Newport News Virginia on leave at his parents home due to office illness and overtime Glen L Leith after Farragut boat training now on a 15 day furlough visiting Rolfe relatives Lt William J MelIntire from Indianapolis on a seven day leave en route to Sedalia Missouri for transfer to Sedalia Army Airfield Bob Molyneux S2c Ames visited his hometown over Christmas returning to Ames
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Ferden
Fort Belvoir
Fort Dodge
Art
Donald Nelson
Coast Guard
Newport News
N. A. Nelson
Donald
Glen L. Leith
Farragut
Idaho
Rolfe
William J. MelIntire
Indianapolis
Ind
Sedalia
Sedalia Army Airfield
Bob Molyneux
Ames
Hans Nielsen Improves After Illness at 88
Hans Nielsen 88, previously ill for three weeks with pneumonia, shows good improvement at home with a special nurse. His son Glor Freemond Nielsen, from Nashville, plans to report back to duty January 4. Several visitors called at the Nielsen residence on Sunday including Mrs. Miller Klein, Mrs. Wertz, Mrs. Bruner and Kathryn, and other relatives from Vargo, Laurens, Plover, Humboldt, Newport News, Sioux Falls, and Immetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Nielsen
Freemond Nielsen
Nielsen
Nashville
Tenn
Mirs
Miller Klein
Mumboldt
Joe
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
Guy Kerns
Expect Higher Toll From Pneumonia
Iowa health officials warn pneumonia deaths will rise in the first quarter of 1944. Past data show 35 to 48 percent of yearly fatalities occur January through March, with 336 of 962 deaths in 1943. Crowding and exposure heighten risk. prompt treatment is essential when symptoms begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Health Department
Ration Timetable Tightens as Tire and Fuel Coupons Expire
The notice outlines revised ration periods for tires and fuel while urging conservation of current tire stocks. It details new and continuing coupons for gasoline, fuel oil, sugar, processed foods, stamps, and shoes, with expiry dates through early 1944 and guidance on exchanging stamps within households. Late applicants for Ration Book 4 must apply in person at the local board with War Ration Book 3.
Warrant Cashed For Old Auto Accident Witness
In 1917 J. R. Sherman of Clarinda testified at a coroner's hearing over what may be the county's first automobile wreck. He received a warrant for $1.00, misplaced it among cancelled checks, and only last week rediscovered the 27 year old document, which was finally cashed at Page county treasurer's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Sherman
Clarinda
They GIVE Their Lives You LEND Your Money Bond Drive Call
A terse wartime prompt urges public sacrifice by buying bonds. Citizens are urged to support the effort with personal funds as a patriotic duty. The message emphasizes the community's role in financing national defense and ends with a call to action.
Methodist Church announces Sunday services and youth rally
Rev. C. R. Buckwalter leads Sunday school at 10 16 a m worship at 11 15 a m with baptism transfer of new members and Lord's Supper observed. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m. Youth rally at First Church Fort Dodge Monday night January 3 with 45e banquet at 7 p m and car pool from parsonage by 5 30 p m. if needed a lot may determine who goes.
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THE
Methodist Church
C. R. Buckwalter
First Church
Fort Dodge
Peace on Earth Sermon at Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangberg pastors morning worship at 11 am with theme Peace on Earth from Luke 2 14. Sunday school and Bible class at 140 am. Men meet at parsonage Dec 30 8 pm. Luther League hosts New Year watch party at George Johnson home Dec 31. Prayer Day Jan 1 10 80 to 11 30 am candles for service members. Ladies Aid meets at O G Ryen home Jan a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Wangberg
Luther League
George Johnson
Ladies Aid
O. G. Ryen
Presbyterian Church Service Notes and New Officers
W F Schneck pastor invites Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Choir practice follows. Newly elected Sunday school officers begin duties next Sunday January 2. Lord's Supper to be observed. aim to start 1944 with God and regular worship attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. F. Schneck
Nain Lutheran Church Service and Study Schedule
Emery L Petersen pastor announces weekly church activities. Thursday choir practice at 8 p.m. Sunday school and Bible class at 7 15 p.m. Evening worship at 8 p.m. Lutheran society meets Tuesday at Niels Pedersen’s home 8 p.m. Wednesday adult confirmation class at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery L. Petersen
Lutheran Society
Niels Pedersen
Death of John McGonigle Reaches Winnipeg Family
Mrs. P. J. Riches learned on Christmas morning that her father John McGonigle died Christmas Eve at his Winnipeg home. She departed by midnight train Saturday and reached Winnipeg Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Riches
John McGonigle
Winnipeg
Canada
Pocahontas County Historical Society Annual Meeting Notice
The Pocahontas County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at the courthouse at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday January 4 to elect the 1944 officers and conduct other business. New 1943 members may vote. nonmembers may attend. A marker project for the first courthouse site at Old Rolfe requests attendance or mail report by members. The committee includes Senator A J Shaw F C Gilchrist Jr Anna Pollock Mrs F MacVey John Collins and Matie L Bailey president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
F. MacVey
John Collins
Matie L. Bailey
Christmas Guests Send V Mail To Serviceman In New Guinea
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Stallcup and Rosebud with relatives from Gilmore City host Sadie Quigley and Marcella for Christmas. Attendees write lines to Emmett Stallcup Jr. serving in New Guinea, sent by V-Mail during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Stallcup
E. F. Stallcup
Rosebud
Gilmore City
A. V. Perigal
Herman Hoffman
Mary Jean
Sadie Quigley
Marcella
Emmett Stallcup, Jr
New Guinea
Iowa cash farm income forecast near 1.5 billion this year
Wallace's Farmer reports Iowa farm cash income for the year will total about 1.5 billion dollars, roughly double the 1929 figure once regarded as very high, signaling strong agricultural earnings in the current period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Iowa
Christmas Visits Across Rolfe Area Highlight Local Families
Rolfe residents share holiday gatherings with relatives and friends. Families including the Thompsons Shelgrens Shimon Sedlacek Miller and Obrechts joined Christmas meals and calls. Marilyn Barrett and Shirley Fisher traveled to Cedar Falls after visiting local homes while Maxine Dietrich visits Bloomfield. Earl Cooksey recovers from surgery. Ed Christensen and Jens Nielsen joined Lawrence Christensen in Des Moines for Christmas dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thompson
J. C. Bregotti
Inez
Betty Shelgren
Helmer Shelgren
Gilmore
Frank Shimon
Mary Sedlacek
Joe Shimon
Luther Miller
Burt
E. H. Clarke
Erwin
Earl Leland
Humboldt
Ed Christensen
Jens Nielsen
Des Moines
Christensen
Lawrence
American fliers donate $2000 to missions
A group of American fliers on a South Pacific island contributed more than $2000 to missions in recent months. They selected Moody Bible Institute Chicago to administer the fund, sending monthly chapel service collections to the Institute to divide among various mission boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Moody Bible Institute Chicago
Card of Thanks from Mrs Geo Scipel
Mrs Geo Scipel thanks the Woman's Society of the Methodist Church and friends for gifts and cards received at Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of the Methodist Church
Geo. Scipel
Thanks for remembrances from Clarkson Hospital stay
Mrs. Lawrence Heathman expresses gratitude to friends who sent thoughts while she was hospitalized at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson
Omaha
Lawrence Heathman
Gratitude for support after Ellen Paulson's illness and death
The Paulson family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and messages after the illness and death of Mrs. Ellen Paulson. They also thank the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid for serving lunch and list many family members who sent sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Paulson
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Lendit Paulson
Richard Hovland
Peter A. Paulson
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County
In the district court of Pocahontas County Iowa case 1943 November term no 2822 Hattie P Hess deceased last will dated June 22 1934 filed January 26 1944 fixed for hearing proof at 2 00 PM at the Pocahontas courthouse before the district court or clerk all interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the last will and testament Katherine Boozell Clerk of District Court dated Pocahontas Iowa December 24 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Pocahontas County
Hattie P. Hess
Pocahontas
Towa
District Court
Said
Iowa
Katherine Boozell
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Ed Duffy
Double Six
Contract Bridge Club
William Obrecht
Harold Gordon
M. W. Webb
Ivyl Grant
Missouri Valley
Shelgren
Virgil James
Keith Olson
Howard Shimon
Cpl
Duane Shimon
Camp Mackall
N. C
Kenneth Green
Nebi
la Mae
Marie White
Duncan Grant
William J. McIntire
Drew Field
Fla
P.A. Club
Trinity Lutheran
Nain Lutheran Church
Glarner
Rolfe Local News
Elmer Thompson
Toledo
Ohio
Navy
J. R. Hakes
Joe Meisenbach
Arrow
Poland
Havelock
Geo. Wierert
S. Rolfe
T. L. MacVey
Humboldt Rendering CO
Nielsen Bros
Webb’s Drug Store
Yy Know
Paul Sen
Roy Brooks
Gina Walter
Eddie J. Aden
Fullerton Lumber Company
AG Baler
Ike
Guy Smith
Robert Barry Coffin
Seea
A.D
Brogotti Implement Co
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