Pocahontas County Sees Massive Corn Hog Contracts and Growth Plans
Over 1,200 corn hog contracts signed in Pocahontas County place it high in state rankings for corn loans totaling more than 1.6 million dollars—described as the greatest loan sum in any US county. Plans push outside capital for a packing plant, a canning factory, and county promotional efforts.
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Pocahontas County
United States
Rockwell City
Gilmore City
Laurens
February community events and meetings listed for Rolfe area
A local listing enumerates clubs, societies, sales and gatherings from February 8 to February 22. Prominent items include promotions, luncheons, meetings of Masons, 4-H and Farm Bureau units, operettas, church socials, a New Deal declaration by Silver Leaf Lodge, birthdays, luncheons, sales and a breeder sow sale.
Sun day visitors at Porter Butler home
Mr and Mrs Chris Benjamin of the Bradgate community were Sunday visitors at the Porter Butler home. The brief social call highlighted local family ties and neighborly visits in the Bradgate area.
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Chris Benjamin
Bradgate
Porter Butler
Unexpected Debut charms crowd at junior high play
A junior class production at the school auditorium titled Unexpected Debut drew praise from a large audience. Harold Heard led as Paul Upton with strong portrayal, while Margaret White and Yvonne Christensen contributed strong performances along with Edward Green.
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Harold Heard
Paul Upton
Harold
Margaret Virginia White
Yvonne Christensen
Edward Green
Prince
Yvonne
Edward
Donald Stouse
Upton
Vernon Harmon
Archie Phillips
Ecomedian
Dorothy Lokerse
Marie Hosier
Elmer Peterson
Tasham Lumbore
Deane Gunderson
Helen Tiedeman
Inez Archer
Marjorie White
Doris Ruderfson
Lucille Dickey
Wilma DeWolf
Ruth Murray
Iane Heller
Mary Margaret Sinek
Mary Seamon
Veronica Cornwell
Rach
William Longnecker
Big Beautiful
Billy McIntire
Idon Obrecht
Karl Hille
Donald Davidson
Donald Grant
Billy Brinkman
Keith Rickard
Robert Lokerse
Raymond Callon
Donald Simmons Rites Held After Cancer Struggle
Donald Dean Simmons five year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Simmons died February 23 after a long cancer battle, immediate cause pneumonia. Funeral services were at home in Rolfe and German Evangelical church in West Bend with Rev Kitzman. Interment in West Bend cemetery. Survived by parents a brother Glen sister Josephine grandparents C E Simmons Rolfe and Mr and Mrs Anton Andert Fulda Minn and many relatives and friends. Relatives from out of town attended the funeral.
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Donald Dean
Fred Simmons
Rolfe
West Bend
Kitzman
Donald
Glen
Josephine
C. E. Simmons
Anton Andert
Fulda
Minn
Lawrence
Orville Harr
Havelock
Kenneth Simmons
Laurens
Art Simmons
Frank Besch
Henry Anders
Don Blaney
Fort Dodge
Mark Simmons
Fairmont
David King
George Simmons
Ralph
Algona
Ferm Lange
Robert Ackerman
Burt
Charles Riley
Livermore
Oscar
Miss Ida Riley
Whittemore
Welfare Group meeting of Presbyterian Excelsior Society
The Welfare Group of the Presbyterian Excelsior Society will meet at the home of Mrs Earl Fisher on Wednesday February 14 for an all day session Bring a covered dish and sandwiches There will be a business session at 230 PM
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The
Presbyterian Excelsior Society
Earl Fisher
County Agent Clarifies Corn Hogs Questionaire
County Agent C R Bowers debunks corn hog questions with guidance for Pocahontas county farmers. It covers who runs the program, how to join via contracts, committee structures, and how production figures and evidence are verified under the Agricultural Adjustment Administration.
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C. R. Bowers
Extension Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Pocahontas County
Couty
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
County
Secretary of Agriculture
County Corn-Hog Control Association
D M T teacher loses mother in Rolfe death
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Henry Geisbecker 54 at St Josephs Catholic church after a week long illness of pneumonia. Born Katherine Schrieber she married Henry Geisbecker on October 4 1903 and leaves two daughters Irene Geishecker and Mrs Francis Hilbert. Irene teaches in D M T schools at Rolfe and will return there after her mothers funeral in St Josephs.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Henry Geisbecker
St. Joe
Rolfe
Katherine Schrieber
Henry Geishecker
Irene
Francis Hilbert
Irvington
Irene Geishecker
Mrs. Mary Ashton Dead at 85 in Fort Dodge
Mrs. Mary Ashton aged 85 died Friday at the C. A. Garlock home in Fort Dodge after months of illness. The body was moved to Manson for funeral services Sunday with Rev. Lang officiating. Interment followed beside her husband. Known as Auntie, she was born in England and had lived in Rolfe with Mrs. Wiswell. She leaves a son Howard in British Columbia. Rolfe attendees included A. R. Thornton, Geo. C. Hauck, and Ruth Webb.
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Mary Ashton
C. A. Garlock
Fort Dodge
Ashton
Manson
Rev. Lang
England
Rolfe
R. Wiswell
Howard
British Columbia
A. R. Thornton
Geo. C. Hauck
Ruth Webb
Forecast Predicts Above Normal February Temperatures
Forecaster Reed notes January averaged about 8 degrees warmer than normal in Iowa. Studies by the Crop and Weather Bureau project February 1934 will also run above normal despite occasional cold waves.
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Iowa
Crop and Weather Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Disbarment Action Launched Against Iowa City Lawyer
Iowa City on February 5 Judge G H D Evans named a committee to draft accusations for disbarment of Vernon L Sharp an Iowa City attorney after a complaint of unprofessional conduct by the Johnson County Bar Association ethics committee. The panel H J Ries and W R Hart must file formal accusations within 30 days.
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Iowa City
G. H. D. Evans
Vernon L. Sharp
Johnson County Bar Association
Sharp
Evans
H. J. Ries
W. R. Hart
Farm Union D M T Local Holds Fine Meeting
The Farm Union met at the D M T school building Monday evening. A program featured Mrs. Thos Diggs vocal solo Arthur Weishaar sang with guitar. A one act play Rats was presented with a cast led by Mrs Penny landlady Mrs Jens Thompson Billy Whistler inventor Wesley Lehnus Myrtle Whistler wife Peter Spooner and others. Refreshments were served by local hosts.
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Thos. Diggs
Arthur Weishaar
Penny
Sos
Ges
Jens Thompson
Billy Whistler
George Lehnus
Myrtle Whistler
Fogee
Mie
Peter Spooner
Bill
Igee
Wesley Lehnus
Ben Lehnus
Fred Smith
Joe Johnson
Plover Captures Pocahontas County Basketball Title
The Plover high school team won the 1934 Pocahontas County Tournament in Fonda last weekend. Rolfe opened with a loss to Laurens as they lagged in the first half. Rolfe rallied to 18-14 late but missed key setups and four free throws sealing Laurens’ win. Shelgren and Kober starred for Rolfe.
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Plover High
Fonda
Rolfe
Laurens
Shelgren
Kober
Ralfe
Manson and Rolfe Boys Basketball Duel Looms Friday
Manson high meets Rolfe high at Rolfe gym Friday with the second string game at 8:00 p m and the varsity to follow. Manson boasts a balanced squad improved since early season. Referee Lyman Green of Fort Dodge will officiate.
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Manson High School
Rolfe High
Rolfe
Manson
Lyman Green
Fort Dodge
Corn-Hog Sign-Up Efforts Ranked by Township Totals
Leaders in the Corn-Hog drive in Pocahontas County praised committeemen for strong work under county chairman Nis Behrendsen. Federal economist John Galloway met township committees to review sign up issues and a filing case was approved for contracts as tabulation begins. township totals include Marshall 106, Dover 105, Powhatan 100, Lake 100, Sherman 9, Cummins 5, Bellville 90, Roosevelt 84, Grant 76, Garfield 76, Des Moines 65, Swan Lake 60, Colfax 56, Lincoln 60, Cedar 45, Lizard 41.
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Towa
Pocahontas County
Nis Behrendsen
John Galloway
Marshall Township
Dover Township
Powhatan Township
Lake Township
Sherman Township
Cummins Township
Bellville Township
Roosevelt Township
Grant Township
Garfield Township
Des Moines Township
Swan Lake
Colfax Township
Lincoln Township
Cedar Township
Lizard Township
Lighter family dominates Iowa newspaper ranks in third generation
Carl J. Lighter began as publisher of The Times at Charter Oak Iowa on January 4. He is 20 and co owns the plant with his father kK C Lighter of The Sentinel Aurelia Iowa. The Lighter lineage traces to J H Lighter of Conrad and includes publishers and editors Clarence G Arthur G Ervil C and Edwin H across The Arrow The Aurelia Sentinel Rolfe and The Daily Journal with grandsons also entering the trade.
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Carl J. Lighter
the Times
Charter Oak
Iowa
Kk. C. Lighter
the Sentinel
Aurelia
Carl
J. H. Lighter
Conrad
Monitor
Hubbard
Reveille
Rolfe
Clarence G
The
Arrow
Ocheyedan
Arthur G
Rolfe Arrow
Ervil C
Aurelia Sentinel
Edwin H
Daily Journal
Rapid City
Clarence G. Lighter
Bride honored with post nuptial shower in town
Mrs Harold Christensen and Doris Kauffman were feted at a post nuptial shower Saturday afternoon hosted by Mr and Mrs S J Christensen. Over 60 guests attended sharing advice and recipes while opening gifts. Refreshments were provided by the hostesses including Mrs Martin Peterson and Mrs Ed Christensen along with others linked to the couple.
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Harold Christensen
Doris Kauffman
S. J. Christensen
Christensen
Martin Peterson
Ed Christensen
Claude Hansen
J. M. Gehrt
C. EE. Kauffman
Marl Kauffman
H. C. Kauffman
Methodist Young Women's Club Meets at Mrs Vaughn Home
The Methodist Young Women's Club gathered at Mrs. Carmi Vaughn's home Thursday evening. Hostesses included Clara Hendricksen Anne Fisher and Inez Archer. Mrs Alta Hewlet led a lesson on John Wesley. An original tale Aunt Hulda was read by Mrs T B Bassett. Faith Chapman played piano numbers and Lucile Bucher and Anne Fisher sang duets. Light refreshments followed.
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Methodist Young Women's Club
Carmi Vaughn
Clara Hendricksen
Anne Fisher
Inez Archer
Alta Hewlet
John Wesley
Hulda
T. 8. Bassett
Faith Chapman
Lucile Bucher
Junior High Cage Tourney At Havelock Feb 17
The Junior High School County Basketball Tournament pairings were set at a county superintendent meeting in Fonda. Rolfe faces Pocahontas in the first game at 9 with Havelock idle. In the upper bracket Fonda meets Palmer at 10 and Moyer plays Laurens at 11. Semifinals and finals follow Saturday night at Havelock.
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Fonda
Rolfe
Havelock
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Papooses
Palmer
Moyer
Laurens
iC M Webb Shows Snapshot Book Of Rolfe Community
C M Webb collects a camera eye view of Rolfe with 100 or more residents pictured. Ronald Carroll is chief photographer. The book includes locals in everyday dress and in front of Main Street businesses, with scenes of prominent past residents and community life.
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Rolfe
C. M. Webb
Ronald Carroll
Webb
Main Street
Webb's
Mrs Krejcl to Hold Closing Out Sale at Krejel Farm
Mrs Ethel Krejel will hold a closing out sale on the Krejel farm six miles north and one west of Rolfe Friday Feb 16 starting at 1 00 pm The sale includes 8 work horses 15 head of cattle with 7 milkers 30 feeding horses plus farm machinery and household goods Colwell Bros will run the sale and C Elwood Miller will handle the books Other sales are listed including Mrs C A Iseminger on Feb 20 and H F Olerich Sons on Feb 22 with 60 Poland China sows Also mention of a potential Community Sale Feb 17 and a report by Doug Gibbons on a sale Tuesday that went well.
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Clio
L. R. Davidson
W. W. Beam
G. G. Butler
Meeeting
Pikertown
Farm Union
Wilbur Roberts
Delta del
H. C. Barnes
QO. B. Fuller Jr
A. V. Graeber
of Excelsior Society
Earl Fisher
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Dr. Jones
Pilot Lodge A. F. & A. M
Excelsior Society
B. C. Rudolfson
Sorosis Club
B. A. Peterson
Ithe Krejer
Rolfe
Pollyanna Club
William Beneke
American Home Study Club
Arthur Vaughn
Jos
Mel’wen
Grant Pollock
Bon Ton Club
J. C. Damborg
P. BE. O
Randall Melson
C. A. Iseminger
Nogele Farm
Presbyterian Missionary Society
J. I. Grant
Promotion Club
J. O. Wangberg
Garfield
Farm Bureau
J. P. Han- Pon
H. F. Olerich & Son
Ethel Krejel
Krejel
Colwell Bros
C. Elwood Miller
Arrow
Nogegie
Plover
H. F. Olerich & Sons
Poland
Henry
Sorosis Club Luncheon Recalls Variety Program
Sorosis Club hosted a 1 pm luncheon at Mrs. Owen Patterson's home with centerpieces of cyclamen baby breath and fern. Guests included Mrs. Arthur B. Peterson of Storm Lake. Members gave 1 minute talks on varied topics, and a Tucson trip letter was read. The club plans annual programs and next meets Feb 15 at Mrs. B A Peterson's home.
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Sorosis Club
Owen Patterson
Baby Breath
Fern
Valentine
Arthur B. Peterson
Storm Lake
Guy White
L. M. Graham
Telmer Sime
Glyde Brinkman
Robert Hunter
H. C. Wiegman
Tuscon
Ariz
Mildred King
Phoenix
Aris
B. A. Peterson
Fire at Dr Palmer Home Sparks Roof Blaze
A roof fire started from chimney sparks at Dr. G. B. Palmer home on Sunday afternoon. Local fire department arrived quickly, extinguished by two bucket brigades with minimal damage. Workmen repaired the damage Monday as spectators filled streets and sidewalks.
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G. B. Palmer
Promotion Club Luncheon in Rolfe for Dr Beam Dedication
Today February 8 the Rolfe Promotion Club meets at Central States showroom at high noon. L R Slim Davison chairs after returning from a Chevry sales meeting in Fort Dodge. The gathering honors Dr W W Beam for his long service to the community and notes his ongoing contributions as a key local figure.
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Rolfe Promotion Club
Central States’ Showroom
L. R. “Slim” Davidson
Garfield Go-Getters Meet On Year Kickoff
The Garfield Go-Getter 4-H Club met at Miss Theo Gaskell's home for the first gathering of the year. Eight members attended including four new members Winifred Brinkman Lorraine Shimon Gwendolyn Nelson and Stella Shimon. Mrs H D Brinkman will lead the group with assistance from Mr Guy F E White. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
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Garfield Go-Getter 4-H
Theo Gaskell
Winifred Brinkman
Lorrain Shimon
Gwendolyn Nelson
Stella Shimon
H. D. Brinkman
Guy FE. White
Trinity Aid Society Dinner at Jones Building
The Ladies Aid Society of Trinity Lutheran church will serve a public dinner in the Jones building, the former Lurie stand, starting at 11:00 a m on Wednesday February 14. The menu includes chicken with noodles, mashed potatoes, baked beans, cabbage salad, pickles, bread and butter, choice of pie, coffee, and jelly.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
Trinity Lutheran Church
Jones Building
Lurie Stand
Whawer
Surprise birthday dinner honors Lonnie Firkins
Lonnie Firkins was guest of honor at a Tuesday birthday celebration starting with a family dinner hosted by Earl and Lila Firkins and others from Ottosen and Plover. Neighbors joined later for a social hour, bringing the crowd to 25 or more as refreshments were served late.
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A. A. Firking
Earl Firkins
Edgar Jacobsen
L. A. Firkins
Ottosen
Marion Ham
A. L. Firkins
Plover
Advertising Faces Its Best Season Yet
A striking note on advertising's present boom highlights its storytelling power and broader market appeal. The piece links growth to creative trends, consumer interest, and evolving platforms driving campaigns across industries.
Presbyterian Church Notes Sunday Services Schedule
Rev. Albright of Storm Lake will again preach at morning and evening services. Sunday School at 9:30. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. Missionary Society holds a meeting Thursday Feb 15 at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs Rudolfson's home.
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Christian Endeavor
Albright
Storm Lake
The
Missionary Society
B. C. Rudolfson
Chevrolet commercial car demand surges worldwide in 1934
W. E. Fish, Chevrolet commercial car manager, says 1934 sales will exceed last year’s 103000 units and outpace all earlier estimates. Interest from New York, Chicago and 100 cities drives production toward 25000 trucks in January with continued growth through February to April. Factors include worn-out trucks, rising business activity, and reconstruction demand.
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W. E. Fish
Chevrolet
Chicago
United States
Justice Mill Closes 64 Docketed Cases in Pocahontas County
District Court in Pocahontas County Iowa convened with Judge James DeLand on the bench. Sixty four new cases were filed this term with 22 foreclosure related suits and only 18 sales foreclosures in January. The term focused on equity matters as jurors were dismissed then reconvened for a criminal case. Three divorces were granted Edith Grove Floyd Grove Margaret Everson Elwood Riverson Dellas Kemp Kemp.
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District Court
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Pocahontas
James DeLand
Storm Lake
Edith Grove
Havelock
Floyd Grove
Margaret Everson
Ralfe
Elwood Riverson
Dellas Kempt
Laurens
Charles C. Kemp
Corrections to Rolfe Strip Poker Tale Recounted
The corrected version clarifies that the poker game did not occur in Rolfe and the accused did not lack one garment. A Rolfe merchant did not leave his bed at night to assist a customer, and the afterclap remains part of the record.
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Rolfe
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D.M.T
Reed
START
D. M.T
M. E
Ic. M. Webb
Doug” Gibbons
Bret
DR. Palmer
Trinity Aid Society
Lonnie’ Firkins
Rob Roy
Onerver
Presbyterian Church Notes
Justice Mill
Lawrence Heathman
George Smith
Moorland
George Schonberger Sr
Altho
Leonard Smith
Byron Harter
New Sharon
Webb Drug Store
C. W
Karl King
Ft. Dodge
John Junkman
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Lizard
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