Public safety council highlights Iowa road safety plan
Sidney J. Willis, director of public safety, cites the Iowa State Safety Council and the state motor vehicle department for a cost effective safety program. He emphasizes public education and cooperation as key, noting volunteers and civic groups support the statewide drive and that other states imitate Iowa's model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney J. Willis
Chicago
Highway Patrol
Iowa State Safety
Constantampaign
Iowa
Iowa Motor Vehicle ‘Department
Iowa State Safety Council
Iiwa
State Council
Towa
Promotion Club hears travelogue by Mrs Caffray
About 30 members of the Promotion Club met at the Central States office for a biweekly session. Mrs Mac Caffray of California gave a travelog following an extended European and Mediterranean tour. George Shors was named chairman for the February 23 meeting. W D Hauck is improving slowly and can go downstairs part of each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promotion Club
Central’ States
Mac. Caffray
California
Europe
Mediterranean
Shriner
George Shors
Auto Crash Kills Curlew Man Near Emmetsburg
Kenneth Johnson of Curlew died in a Wednesday morning crash in Emmetsburg when his car struck a snow bank and overturned on an icy street. Passenger Lester Christianson, also of Curlew, is reported to have only minor injuries. Both were 20 and 21, returning to Emmetsburg from a toad house west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Johnson
Curlew
Emmetsburg
Lester Christianson
Em- Metsburg
Pocahontas Man Emmet Mullarky Found Dead At Oil Station
Pocahontas man Emmet Mullarky aged 45 was found dead last Thursday at a Standard Oil bulk station in Poca. He likely left the engine running as the truck gas tank was empty. Survived by a son two daughters two sisters and two brothers funeral services were held Sunday at Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Mullarky
Pocahontas
Standard Oil
Poca- Tha
Tuesday Club Met On St Valentine’s Day
The Tuesday club met at Mrs. C. J. White’s home due to road conditions with two guests Mrs. May Caffray of Los Angeles and Mrs. Tiedeman of Sioux City. Caffray spoke about her European trip and displayed souvenirs while a St Valentine lunch was provided by Mrs. N. J. Bixler, Mrs. C. J. Morrison and Mrs. White. The next meeting plans a luncheon February 28 at Mrs. J. C. Damborg’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. White
Raymond Rogers
May Caffray
Los Angeles
Tiedeman
Sioux City
Water Front Range Explosion Injures Mallard Woman
Miss Veronica Schuller of Mallard was injured early this week when a frozen water front in a kitchen range exploded after being heated. She was knocked unconscious and sustained burns and bruises, with considerable damage to the kitchen.
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Veronica Schuller
Mallard
Miss Schuller
Auxiliary Will Send Two To Des Moines
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. H. L. Sawyer’s home with hosting by Mrs. Flossie DeVaul and Mrs. George Smith. It voted to send President Mrs. Marvin Burroughs and Secretary Mrs. Luther Thompson to Des Moines for the February 19 and 20 conference. Vice President Miss Dora Simorison and Mrs. C. B. Chapman were elected alternates. After the meeting, members sewed carpet rags. Guests included Mrs. C. J. Boyce, Mrs. B. F. Show ery and Mrs. Art. Michalek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
H. L. Sawyer
Flossie DeVaul
George Smith
Marvin Burroughs
Luther Thompson
Des Moines
Dora Simorison
C. B. Chapman
County Spelling Bee Set for March 15 in Pocahontas
Pocahontas county spelling bee scheduled for Wednesday March 15 at Pocahontas. A written test will precede the oral rounds, with winners advancing to an oral championship round, as announced by county superintendent M Alice Cole after a meeting of the county schoolmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
M. Alice Cole
Two Rolfe Notables Remembered in Recent Deaths
Two Rolfe residents died last week in Pocahontas county. Mrs. Frank L. Robinson of Rolfe died Sunday Feb 12 from heart trouble and dropsy after long illness. Funeral services were held in Rolfe and burial followed in Nevada Iowa. Surviving are her husband one sister two brothers and several nieces and nephews. Dr S Ei Higgins longtime Rolfe osteopath died Thursday Feb 9 at Fort Dodge hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at the McIntire funeral home with Masonry chaplain in charge. He leaves three daughters a son and his sister Mrs Avery. an obituary appears elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Robinson
Rolfe
Robinson
Pocahontas County
Nevada
Iowa
the Arrow
S. Ei. Higgins
Fort Dodge Hospital
Higgins
Mabel Avery
McIntire Funeral
H. A. Sinning
Concert at Rolfe School Delights Attendees
A large crowd attended a Rolfe school concert last Sunday afternoon in the high school auditorium. Miss Frances Bradley directed nearly 80 students in an orchestra, girls and boys glee clubs, piano solo by Rachel Wiegman, string ensemble, sixth grade Hansel and Gretel portion, Mrs. Vohs violin solos, and a mixed chorus finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Frances Bradley
Rachel Wiegman
Hansel and Gretel
Opal Stover and L. D. Heathman Married
Miss Opal Mae Stover and Lawrence D. Heathman were married Sunday February 12 at 3 p.m. in the Methodist parsonage with Rev. W. H. Lease performing a single-acting ceremony. Attendants were Clarence Dahl. Parents of both families attended. The couple will live in Rolfe where Heathman works at Hauck grocery. Donald Howland wa s a business visitor at Paullina Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Mae Stover
Albert Zeck
Plover
Lawrence D. Heathman
C. E. Heathman
Rolfe
Methodist Parsonage
W. H. Lease
Clarence Dahl
Rolfe High School
Plover High
Hauck
Garfield Hustlers 4 H Meet at Olerich Home
The Garfield Hustlers 4 H club met at H F Olerich home February 18 with eleven members present. Mrs May Caffray shared travel stories and souvenirs from Europe while Arlo Ives and Morris Ives led a discussion on Use and Care of Farm Tools as part of a new demo series. Calendar plans and the Garfield demonstration team were reviewed and a lunch followed. The next meeting is set for Raymond Weigert on March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Hustlers
Olerich
Raymond Weigert
Poultry sow sale and oil meeting announced in Rolfe area
H F Olerich and sons announce a Poland China bred sow sale at their farm on highway 44 twenty four miles south of Rolfe Tuesday February 21 starting at 1 PM offering 45 head of brood sows with champions sires H S Duncan and C E Lindeman as auctioneer R C Henry and M T White as field men An Arrow ad notes Community Service Oil Co plans a February 28 meeting with lunch and entertainment J F Doughty to close out sale February 27 at a Rolfe area farm Watch Arrow next week for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F
Olerich and Sons
Highway 44
Rolfe
H. S. Duncan
C. E. Lindeman
R. C. Henry
M. T. White
Community Service Oil Co
J. F. Doughty
Iowa Endures Severe Winter Weather This Week
The article recounts a heavy snowstorm in Iowa with strong winds creating drifts and road blockages on secondary roads and main highways. Rail service paused on Friday then resumed Saturday, while town streets were cleared by plows and horse-drawn scoops by Monday afternoon. Temperatures plunged to around 15 below and another cold snap was noted Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Rolfe
D M T and Garfield Clubs Hold Joint Meeting
Mrs. Arthur Vaughn hosted Pocahontas county 4 H clubs with Garfield Go Getters and Des Moines township girls. The program covered Hansel and Gretel study, cold prevention talk by Mary Margaret Brinkman, an illustrated conservation talk by Beverly DeWolf, lamp placement demo by Winifred Brinkman, and record book discussion by Arlo Ives. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Vaughn
Pocahontas County
Garfield Go
Des Moines
Hansel and Gretel
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Beverly DeWolf
Winifred Brinkman
Arlo Ives
Sally Thompson
Shirley, Heathman
Charlene Hronek
Shirley Fisher
William Fisher
Barbara
Des Moines Township
Excelsior Society Met Wednesday Evening
Excelsior Society met last week at the homes of Mrs. W. L. and Mrs. Fannie McIntire. The second division led by Mrs. J. O. Hoser assisted with the serving while the first division presented the program. Mrs. J. E. Tutt directed devotionals and May Caffray spoke on her Turkey trip with pictures. Jean Mather sang a vocal solo with piano accompaniment. A large attendance and a two course lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texcelsior Society
W. L
Fannie McIntire
J. O. Hosier
J. E. Tutt
May Caffray
Turkey
Jean Mather
C. E. Boyce
Mrs King Injured In Car Accident At Church Corner
Mrs Frank King sustained injuries in a two car crash at the Methodist church corner on Tuesday noon. John Olerich and Mrs Cornell were in Mr Olerich's car. neither Mrs Cornell nor Mr Olerich were hurt, but Mrs King remains bedridden with injuries whose extent was not known at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank King
Methodist Church
John Olerich
Family Reunion at H F Olerich Home
The Olerich residence hosted a Sunday family dinner with Mrs. Olerichs brothers and sisters and their families totaling 40 attendees. Visitors included Art Vaughn and his children John Wiegman Henry Wiegman and families, plus May B Caffray of Los Angeles who spoke of her European tour and shared souvenirs. Mrs. George O Hauck attended the afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Olerich
George O. Hauck
Jugtamere Bridge Club Hosts Thursday Luncheon
The Jugtamere Bridge Club enjoyed a 1 PM luncheon at Mrs. Denzil Johnson’s home with Valentine decorations. Hostesses included Mesdames Ed Duffy George Jeffries and Don Thompson. guest Mrs. George Weible. High score prize went to Mrs. Jeffries low to Mrs. Don Thompson and the chair prize to Mrs. Mac Nicoson. Next meeting hosted by Mrs. Oda Reid on Feb 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jugtamere Bridge Club
Denzil Johnson
Valentine
Ed Duffy
George Jeffries
Don Thompson
George Weible
Jeffries
Mac Nicoson
Oda Reid
1989 Farm Plan Keeps Soil Depleting Acreage Near 1938 Levels
Pocahontas county farmers face lower general soil depleting crop acreage in 1989, about 10 to 12 percent below normal and similar to 1938 levels. Cooperating farmers can earn payments of 1.10 per acre plus 9 cent and 5–6 cent adjustments, totaling 27 to 29 cents per bushel, encouraging nonparticipants to join the AAA program.
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North Central
Harry L. Lund
Pocahontas County
Families Honored at Farewell Gathering
Neighbors held a surprise farewell party at the H. H. Poppinga home for the Poppinga family and Mr and Mrs Arthur Ralle. Three 500 tables provided entertainment and gifts of remembrance were given. A pot luck supper ended the afternoon as the honorees prepare to move to Dallas and Havelock respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Poppinga
Poppinga
Arthur Ralle
Arthur Weishaar
George Wagner
R. E. Dunn
Alma
Donald Cornwell
John Weishaar
Dallas
Ralle
Havelock
Rolfe Cagers Edge Humboldt In Rough Tuesday Game
Rolfe defeated Humboldt in a rough survival of the fit test contest with many players on the floor. Cornwell scored 18 points and co captain Tutt starred in the second half as Rolfe’s brawling style overwhelmed Humboldt. The Rolfe second team also won 15 to 24 and four seniors will play their last home game Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Humboldt
Cornwell
Tutt
Leo Cornwell
Taylor
V. Cox
Edon TH Landvig
O Smith
R. Henely
Sore
Wiegert
Watson
Looney
Reasoner
Bjornenson
Henely
Chamberlen
Don Cornwell
Quomo Rolfe
Swea
Arnold Hansen
Virgil Cox
Don Sandvig
A MARCHANT OBSERVES BOTH ANNIVERSARY
Amos Marchant was honored at a family gathering at the Marchant home for his 80th birthday. Relatives from Des Moines Pocahontas Bradgate and Bradgate joined the celebration with a cake decorated with 80 candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Marchant
Marchant
George Marchant
Genevieve Marchant
Des Moines
George Jensen
Pocahontas
Homer Marchant
Bradgate
George Schonberger
Betty Marchant
Harold Marchant
John Marchant
Epworth League Presents War Themed Program at Church
The Epworth League hosts a 7 30 worship service at the Methodist church with a program for the public. It includes a song service Epworth League choir a play No Banners Flying a violin number a war panel discussion by the High School Male Quartet and Rev W H Lease on Humanity s Supreme Enemies. The young folks have performed this play at home and in Laurens and say it carries a real message about war in civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Methodist Church
W. H. Lease
Laurens
Manson Editor Slugged By Hitch-Hiker Near Webster City
Stan Griffith editor of the Manson paper was assaulted Monday night by a hitch-hiker he picked up near Blairsburge. Griffith was found wounded in his car in a ditch east of Webster City and taken to Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge for treatment. The attacker, a young man about 20 in overalls and a gray suit coat, left no usable identification and no further clues were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Griffith
Manson
Blairsburge
Griffith
Webster City
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Caffray
Curlew Man
RE. A. Roadman
Morningside College
Do. W. Tompkins
M. D. Anderson
Idwin Sawyer
Wesley Lehnus
Methodist Brotherhood
Don Eikenberry
J. C. Bregotti
L. R. Davidson
Rev
County
Opal Stover
L. D. Heathman
Donald Howland
Paullina
D.M.T. and
Garfield Clubs’ Joint Meeting
Excelsior Society
Mrs. King
Bridge Club
Eberle
Ware
Shimon
Heathman
Johnson
Roewe
Landvig
Bass
Fonda
Pouelsen
Wiltse
Newman
Thompson
A. Marchant
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