February community events list and sales notices
A dense OCR page lists multiple local events and sales for February. It includes meetings at churches and schools, fundraisers at the school auditorium, a hog vaccination sale, a closing-out sale of personal effects, and farm auctions across Rolfe Noratten Iowa, with dates from Feb 6 to Feb 28 and various hosts such as churches, clubs, and family estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EE Ge . Wieday
M. A
Haus Bel
Plowe
Eyhaot Rhursda
Fate Woman’s Club Te i
Spursday
Atom Pros
Hybrid Seed Corn Earns Fifth Consecutive Win
Iowa State Fair data show hybrid seed corn from Hi-Bred Corn Co Grimes tops the 286 open pollinated and 230 hybrids with a district high of 113 bushels per acre. Awards focus on yield above district averages rather than absolute totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Age
Ames
Corn Co.Grimes
South Tent Rows
North Centre Towa
Diet for teeth decay helps guard children's teeth
Iowa State College experts report that diets rich in protein minerals and vitamins reduce age-related dental decay in children. A daily plan includes milk or oil, butter, egg, vegetables and fruits, and many servings of nutrient dense foods to support growing teeth. Dental caries risk should drop with an two month interval for evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ain
Collision on Primary 44 Injures Six in Des Moines Township
A Sunday evening crash on Primary 44 near Des Moines township injures multiple people including the Orvis Gadd family of Pocahontas and Mr and Mrs Ben Munson of Rolfe. The Ford of the Gadds wrecks. Mrs Gadd sustains a deep scalp wound, Buddie Gadd suffers windshield injuries, and Mr Munson is stunned with head trauma. Melvin Kirchner of Lincoln township, driving the other car, also has minor cuts and loose teeth. All treated at Dr Beams hospital. recovery expected with no permanent disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvis Gadd
Pocahontas
Ben Munson
Rolfe I
West Bend
Theodore Munson
Clarence Watson
Rob Roy
Des Moines
Gadd
Mr. Gadd
Mrs. Munson
Buddie Gadd
Mr. Munson
Mrs. Gadd
Buddie
Melvin Kirchner
John G. Kirchner
Lincoln Township
Rolfe
Bad Check Artist Holds Up Rolfe Merchants
County attorney of Cherokee County reports Arthur Mann using Harvey Swanson's name to write checks in Rolfe Iowa. He targets gas stations and small Rolfe purchases, cashing checks over 15 dollars, then fleeing with change. Mann, about 26, drives a brown Model A Ford with license 18 2827, possibly stolen. A reward is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Pat Calligan
Cherokee County
Arthur Mann
Harvey Swanson
Iowa
Calligan
Rolfe
Gilmore City Exchange Bank
Garfield Farm Bureau Holds First Meeting of Year
Garfield Township Farm Bureau gathered 125 members at the Olerich home for a year opening program headlined by a debate on the Great Lakes St Lawrence waterway. Sessions featured music by the Ives Orchestra, readings by Hosier and Russell, and talks by County Agent Bowers and Nis Behrendsen. Auctioneer W R Ritchie discussed a farm sale planned for February 18 and hinted at a political run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township
G. G. Butler
Marie Hosier
Audrey Russell
Bowers
Nis Behrendsen
Garfield
Richard Hosier
Dorothy Russell
House
Ives
Farm Sales Scheduled Across Rolfe Plover and Area
The week features multiple reducing and closing out sales. D E Young sells at M P Hancher farm near Rolfe with cattle sheep mules and machinery. R 2 Houck sale near Plover includes horses cattle hogs poultry and equipment. H F Olerich Poland China sow sale at Primary No 44 promises large hog offering and heavy weights. Edgar Cornell closes out three miles east of Rolfe with livestock hay grain machinery and furniture. Lunches served at most events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Young
Rolfe
M. P. Hancher
Houck
Plover
Ladies’ Aid Society of Plover
H. F. Olerich
Poland
Ambassador
Olerich
Edgar Cornell
Rolfe-Bradgate
Cornell
Waterloo
Shower Honors Miss Jane Snook At Thorson Home
About forty five ladies attended a miscellaneous shower for Miss Jane Snook hosted by Mrs. Lester Thorson Mrs. David Henderson and Miss Josephine Bendixen at the Thorson home The bride to be received favorite recipes and advice A mock wedding provided entertainment Then gifts were opened and a two course lunch served Local guests included Mrs Harold Shimon of Havelock Mrs Albert Hofert and Mrs Fred Hoffert of Mallard among others with out of town attendees from West Bend and Plover
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Thorson
David Henderson
Josephine Bendixon
Thorson
Jane Snook
Elna Nielsen
Katie Peterson
Josephine Bendixen
Rvamae Moore
Alma Watson
George Lehnus
Jane Snook- Deane Stowell
Harold Shimon
Havelock
Albert Hoffert
Mallard
Fred Hoffert
Harry Peck
Ernest Andregg
West Bend
Harrison Knapp
Meda Stowell
Mary Whitney
Dorothy Shaw
Lavonne Langfitt
Plover
Rosary Society Carnival Nets Near One Thousand Dollars
The Rosary Society of St. Margaret's parish held a carnival at Butler hall last Thursday evening and raised between 900 and 1000 dollars over the month for the church. The event featured a coin game by Rev. G T Theobald and various attractions including a live duck game and cat rack. Visiting priests aided the effort and Nora Clarke, the managing director, thanked the public for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosary Society
St. Margaret’s
Butler Hall
G. T. Theobald
Humboldt
Rolfe
Cheerful Mound Ladies Aid Society Meeting Summary
The Cheerful Mound Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. F A Kilbourne's home on Thursday January 30 with fourteen members answering roll call. A luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Miss Marjorie Kilbourne and Mrs Earl Kilbourne. guests Mrs Earl Kilburne and Mrs Wayne Miller attended. Next meeting venue to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheerful Mound Ladies’ Aid Society
F. A. Kilbourne
Baughman
Marjorie Kilbourne
Earl Kilbourne
Earl Kilburne
Wayne Miller
Plover Beats Rolfe In Thrilling County Basketball Clash
Plover and Rolfe opened with a tight contest won by Plover 37 to 35 after an overtime. Bryant led Plover with long range shooting as the game stayed tight through the first half and remained tied late into the fourth quarter. The Plover second team also won 20 to 16, while Havelock lost to Rolfe 46 to 28 as both sides struggled with accuracy on the Rolfe floor. Martin of Goldfield officiated.
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Plover
Rolfe
Bryant
Martin
Goldfield
Havelock Boys
Rolfe Boys
Havelock
Riches Couple Seize Hix Cafe In Rolfe
Mr and Mrs P J Riches arrived from St Paul and took possession of the Hix Cafe in Rolfe. They have prior experience in this business and show promise of success. The piece notes a shift since World War I with over 15,000,000 acres moved from horse and mule feed to other uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Riches
St. Paul
Hix Cafe
Rolfe
Bible Drama Devotion Presented at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church hosted the Bible drama Devotion based on the Book of Ruth with a large youth audience. Mrs Glyde Brinkman wrote it to depict Ruth and Orpha’s devotion to Naomi ending in Ruth and Boaz’s romance. Key roles by Mrs Paul Lothian Ruth Mrs Lawrence Hanson Orpha and others with Dr Lester as Boaz and Mr McIntire expected next week.
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Presbyterian
Glyde Brinkman
Ruth
Orpha
Naomi
Boaz
Paul Lothian
C. J. Morrison
Lawrence Hanson
Carl Sandvig
Jess Hosier
J. P. Graves
Graves
Lester
McIntire
Legion post urged to boost Rolfe membership this week
Commander W. E. Deming of the Tenth District calls Rolfe Legion posts to fill their membership quotas. He notes Rolfe’s district rose from eighth to sixth and urges posts to recruit forty-one new members within the week to avoid apologies for lagging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionaires
Rolfe
Church notes outline upcoming services and activities
Sunday and evening services continue at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Devotion drama repeats next Sunday, plus youth missions, catechism class, and Easter enrollment. Sunday school aims for 100 percent participation February 9. Women and girls supper planned Thursday. Epworth League attendance urged. Mother and Daughter banquet announced. prayer meetings at Mrs. Geo F Smith home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Brinkman
C. E
Caroline Sanding
Epworth League
Okoboji Institute
Geo. F. Smith
Pocahontas County Sheriff Candidates Enter Race
Announcement from Guy G. Butler of Rolfe and Chas. Stebbins of Gilmore City signals a heated sheriff race in Pocahontas County. Stebbins, incumbent, and Butler, a Rolfe businessman and former dentist, campaign on strict law enforcement and frugal public spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Guy G. Butler
Rolfe
Chas. Stebbins
Gilmore City
Stebbins
Robert Winegarden
Butler
Board of Supervisors
Steb
Mr. Butler
W. S. Butler
Des Moines Township
Rolfe Kirzh
Northwestern University
Rolfe Local Items Highlight Community Notes
Mrs A V Perigal hosts M N club luncheon. I T Stangland visits from Sioux Rapids to N A Lind home. John Doyle displays a new U S flag and promotes proper flag display on holidays. Mrs C W Lighter reports bakery and lunch business outgrows current building and moving March 1. Roberta starts Washburn high school and helps in shop. Wil lard begins finance studies at state university in January. Kermit at Baker Montana earns two promotions and plans to stay. Sell It With An Arrow Adlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Perigal
M. N
I. T. Stangland
Sioux Rapids
N. A. Lind
C. W. Lighter
Mar. 1
Roberta
Washburn High School
Edwin Hix
Willard
Stateniversity
Kermit
Baker,Mont
Trinity Lutheran Church Weekly Services and Ladies Aid Meeting
Trinity Lutheran Church led by Rev. J. O. Wangberg lists Sunday School Bible Class at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Weekday Prayer Meeting Wednesdays 8:00 p.m. The Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs. Andrew Simonson's country home Thursday February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Lutheran Aid Society
Andrew Simon
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
Ladies’ Aid Society
Andrew Simonson
Nain Lutheran Church Schedule Announced by Pastor Kjoller
Rev L J Kjoller outlines Sunday worship at 10:00 a m morning service 11:00 a m evening service on 1st and 3rd Sundays and prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 30 p m weekly services follow the schedule. Readers invited to attend any or all services. Half of last year’s moving pictures shown in Paris were made in the United States.
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Paris
United States
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Proyterian Manse
Fyaday
Hancher Farm
M. C
Tursday
Edgar Cornelling
Sale
M. E
Wiety
Na. Roberts
Order Eastern Star
Sale Avery Farm
Wiland Avery
A. L. D. Club
C. L. Mulergon
Bon Ton Bridge
Is Cook
Trealay
N. Po
Farm le
Ie Fe
Oureau
Chambers, Windyy
Wil
Ome
Ey Aw
Rolfe Merchants
Garfield Farm Bureau
W. R. Ritchie
Marathon
Ritchie
Gates
Mr. Ritchie
Cheerful Mound Ladies’aid Society Meeting
Presbyterian Church
Rolfe Legionaires
W. E. Deming
Presbyterian Church Notes
J. P. Lester
D. D
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Wilkinson
John Doyle
Mr. Doyle
Main Street
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangberg
Nain Lutheran Church
L. J. Kjoller
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