Plover People Celebrate Aniversaries and Life Events
Local notes from Plover recount anniversaries for Dean Stowell Cal Jolliffe and others, a Friendly Circle gathering, dinners for Kenneth Pirie who sails back to California, card party at Mallard, Legion Auxiliary sewing, a tenth birthday party for Nancy Anderson, and Lieut Richard DuBois completing 54 combat missions in India with plans to return home. Families travel for visits and babies born include Nancy Knockson’s daughter Nancy Rae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Henderson
Rochester
Minn
Henderson
Russell Knockson
Emmetsburg
Little Miss
Nancy Rae
J. R. Hough
Dean
Joe Hough
Rodman
R. E. DuBois
Richard DuBois
10Th Army Air Force
India
Local social notes show visits across Iowa and beyond
Several families and individuals are noted visiting relatives and friends. Entries mention Lieut. Loren Hubbell, Ernest Hilton, Supt G L Sanders, Herman Beneke, C I Miller, and households including the W H Hendersons, L E Worsters, Arthurs Flechs, Guess family, and Lindergards. Trips include Fort Dodge Sibley Estherville Emmetsburg and Grover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren E. Hubbell
Ernest Hilton
G. L. Sanders
Grover
Herman Beneke
C. I. Miller
Estherville
Alvin Fowler
Art Sellers
Jack Lindergard
Arthur Flech
Willis
Wausaw
Wisc
Earl Guess
Flech
Guess
L. E. Worster
Emmetsburg
Mrs. Knockson
Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed by Hoferts
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hofert celebrate their Golden Wedding with an open house Feb 15 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Daughter Mrs. John Beach of Chicago will attend. Family and friends from Humboldt Wesley and Ruthven join in programs and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hofert
John Beach
Chicago
Farewell Party for Knapps Moves to Laurens Farm
The Plover school faculty and board members and their spouses hosted a farewell party Friday at Harrison Knapp Jr. home. Mr Knapp, president of the board, and his wife will relocate to a farm near Laurens and received a farewell gift from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge Club
Elmer Nicol
Graettinger
Knapps
Plover School
W. A. Anderson
F. Schladter
Lauman
Knapp
Peak
Miller
Barrett
Wyatt
Mc Yadzen
L. E. Garlock
Fred Kerns
George Majorowicz
W. H. Henderson
B. E. Poundstone
Harrison Knapp, Jr
Laurens
Shower Honors Mrs Richard Hovey at Methodist Church
A miscellaneous shower for the recent bride Mrs Richard Hovey was held last Thursday at the Methodist church. Hostesses Mrs Henry Joens Mrs Joe Hertz and Mrs O Lehnus served a luncheon at the close of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hovey
Methodist Church
Henry Joens
Joe Hertz
O. &. Lehnus
Local notices and visits in Havelock area
Mrs. Fred Klein hosted the Kill Kare Klub with Mrs. Arnold Barth and Mrs. Thurma Gibson assisting. Isaac Roberts was ill. Ray Grover covered mail. Mrs. Jay Williams hosted the Thimble club with lunch served. Duane Gibson leaves for Camp Meade, Md. Lt. Obrecht home on furlough. guests include Obrechts from Livermore Rolfe and Fort Knox. Will Hilton, Rolfe. Chase family from Varina. J B Sheldon visited daughter C E Miller in Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Klein
Arnold Barth
Thurma Gibson
Isaac Roberts
Ray Grover
Jay Williams
Thimble Club
Williams
Duane Gibson
Camp Meade
Maryland
Camp Blanding
Fla
George’ Obrecht
Livermore
Will Obrecht
Rolfe
St. Robert
Obrecht
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Arthur Nowack
Fonda
J. L. Hunt
Will Nowack
Will Hilton
Clarence Chase
Gons
Varina
Joe Edge
J. B. Sheldon
C. E. Miller
Estherville
Havelock Woman's club hosts meeting at Lathrop home
Mrs Byron Lathrop and Mrs Geo Dyvig presided over a Havelock Woman's club gathering at the Lathrop residence on Wednesday afternoon. A lunch followed the regular business session served by the two hostesses. Nearby news notes include furloughs and departures of local men and a medical incident involving Jake Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Lathrop
Geo. Dyvig
Havelock Woman’s Club
Lathrop
Mesdames Lathrop
Dyvig
Wrights Entertain at Bridge Party Highlights Local Social
Wrights host an informal Sunday bridge evening with relatives. Mrs Art McCartan wins ladies high, CG C Cole top among men. Carl Barth escorts Charles Mann to Fort Dodge for hospital observation. Several local residents attend meetings and visits across Laurens, Omaha, and Sioux Rapids.
Plover church services and church group meeting announced
Plover Presbyterian Church announces worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m The Willing Workers society meets Thursday at 2 30 p m Members should bring refreshments Visitors are welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Presbyterian Church
G. F. Butler
Willing Workers Society
Plover Methodist Church Announces Race Relations Sunday
Pastor Robert A. Grigsby welcomes all to next Sunday's services marking Race Relations Sunday with a program by the board of education. Theme is Forward Together. Lay men take charge a week later for Lay Men’s Day. Youth Fellowship at 7:80 with expanded role for ages 12 to 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Methodist Church
Robert A. Grigsby
Board of Education
Miss Iris Vivian Pester and Earl Gaskill Wed at Norman
The couple married January 19 at First Presbyterian church Norman Oklahoma in a single ring ceremony read by Rev John E Thompson Attendants were Donald Johansen formerly of Marshalltown Bride returns to Martin Bomber Plant Omaha after brief honeymoon Interior decorating work by Charles Hilger at the Benjamin Eby residence Helen Wilson visited her parents Claud and Mrs Wilson Dr and Mrs W B McTaggart who moved to Fort Dodge now reside at 709 Forest Ave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Iris
Pester
Earl Gaskill
First Presbyterian Church
Norman
Okla
John E. Thompson
Donald Johansen
Marshalltown
Martin
Omaha
Charles Hilger
Benjamin Eby
Helen Wilson
Claud Wilson
W. B. McTaggart
Fort Dodge
Forest Ave
Havelock Methodist Church Announcements
John Drake Wolcott, pastor, Sunday school at 10 15 am and morning worship at 11 15 am. The Woman's Society of Christian Service meets at Mrs C C Cole's home Friday afternoon with Mrs Cole and Mrs J C Barth as hostesses. Serving committee includes Mesdames Breckler C C Cole and Rex Coyle. Chaplain Mrs Gus Henningson and study led by Mrs Will Goodchild. Those desiring the study course meet parsonage Friday at 1 30 pm when Mrs Raymond Hartsock presents a chapter from For All of Life. A new order is being born urging Congress to consider Christian ideals as the world becomes a neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake Wolcott
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
C. C. Cole
Cole
J. C. Barth
Mesdames Breckler
Rex Coyle
Gus Henningson
Will Goodchild
Raymond Hartsock
Congress
Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Tips From Officials
County Extension Director Max C. Naylor cites guidance from the Nation Safety Council and insurers. Two safety steps are urged, including opening garage doors before starting a vehicle to prevent deadly gas buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max C. Naylor
Nation Safety Council
Life Insurance
Fresh air cautions reduce carbon monoxide risk in homes
The article warns that running a car engine indoors is dangerous unless a window is open and recommends opening windows at night when using a coal heating stove. It notes carbon monoxide may not always form but the danger warrants precautions to ensure ventilation.
Fire Destroys No Corn Patch at Henry Opfer Farm
A bonfire started for burning cobs at the Henry Opfer farm near Waukon set the corn crib floor ablaze. The fire department arrived and extinguished the blaze before significant damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Opfer
Waukon
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West’ Bend
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Mening
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Andi
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W. E. Pirie
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Sioux City
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Ray Hartsock
E. J. Struthers
Edward
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Nevada
Hal McKim
Miami Beach
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Des Moines
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James Jensen
Wayne Hendricks
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Roy Simonsons
Miss Ireland
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A. G. Heathman
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George Roush
Deanna
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Oscar Carlson
Kid Huettl
M. Bat
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James Grove
Chester Klein
Mr. Grove
Glen Hilton
Margaret McKim
Humboldt
Fred McKim
Bert Tjebben
Tampa
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J. T. Meurer
Cheryl
Jimmy
Wesley
N. J. Meurer
Ernest Meredith
M.M
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Fay Pirie
George Pirie
Minnesota
J. M. Bush
Dick Bush
George Sturdevant
Ruthven
Eldo Heathman
Dick’ Claar
Raymond Wolfe
Gary
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Hattieshurt
Miss
Set
Lawrence Garlock
Tarzana
California
L. &. Garlock
Elmer Simonson
Allan
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C. R. Henderson
Mike Strong
Bancroft
Whelp Hatchery
Algona
Viola Hess
Joseph Kennedy
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Farragut
Idaho
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Mann
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Miss Marvella
Betty Cushman
Mason City
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Chester Hendricks
Teddy Hendricks
Wilfred Wisuri
Louie Barcus
Grand Rapids
Harry
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Mayme Daugherty
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C. D. VanHorsen
Havelock
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Camp Pope
North Carolina
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Pve
Pyrex
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