Sacred Heart Eagles Win South Iowa Diocesan Title
Sacred Heart high school Eagles basketball team, champions of the 1941 diocesan tournament, returned to Pocahontas to a 40 to 50 car caravan and a courthouse welcome. The ceremony featured Mayor Hughes, Father Dailey, Supt. Grant, and Coach Mitchell, with team members named and trophies displayed.
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Pocahontas
Sacred Heart High School Eagles
Sioux City
Pocahontas Commercial Club
E. R. Dondhoe
Cairman
Eagles
D. A. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Court House
Pocahontas High School
Supt
J. R. Grant
C. T. Hughes
Harry Dailey
Mitchiel
Bonohoe
Howard Shimon
Roy Kampfe
Bob Calligan
Earl Stelpflug
John Gannon
al Kreschi
Jack McCartan
Dale Westell
Howard Goodyear
Vincent Hart
Jim Shaffer
Cherokee
Pocahontas Indians Triumph In Overtime Over Marathon
Pocahontas defeated Marathon 35 to 32 in overtime Tuesday night Feb 11 after a 30 all tie. Marvin Vogel scored two baskets and F Hudson added a charity toss for Pocahontas with Maiden adding Marathon’s lone basket. Marathon seconds beat Pocahontas seconds 21 to 13 in the preliminary. Referee was Jarr of Estherville.
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Pocahontas Indians
Marathon
Marvin Vogel
Pocahontas Center
F. Hudson
Maiden
Guard
Pocathontes
Jarr
Estherville
Sacred Heart Eagles Win Diocesan Title In OT Thriller
The Sacred Heart high Eagles beat St John's Banfeof 19 to 18 in an overtime regional final at Bancroft. Earl Stolpfieg scored the winning Pocahontas basket in the first overtime period after the final quarter. The Eagles advance to Des Moines for a Friday game with Dowling high.
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Sacred Heart High Eagles
Sioux City
Algona
Pocahontas
Liquor Control Bill Revision Moves Through House Subcommittee
A House liquor control panel led by Robert Reilly of Dunquvue, a liberal, will draft a new bill from pending liquor legislation. The subcommittee, mainly conservatives, will shape the measure as a companion to the old H. F. 400. Two years ago H. F. 400 passed the House but stalled in the Senate.
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Higquor Control Committee
House
Liquor Control Committee
Robert Reilly
Dunqvue
Senate
Local Music Program and Meeting Notice in Valley City
Miss Lillian Knudsen directs vocal program with Supt J A Grant guiding band selections. W C C FB local court meets Thursday evening Feb 20 at Mrs J J Ryan's home with committee members listed. Dessert bridge hosted by Mrs A J Drebney and others at Hotel Pocahontas features Valentine theme in desserts and tables.
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Lillian Knudsen
Supt
J. A. Grant
J. J. Ryan
Frank Miller
Henry Vogel
P. G. Hynish
Mary Hronek
A. J. Drebney
Will Shimon
David Sheker
Joseph Schoofs
Hotel Pocahontas
Waitan-ye club elects Steinhilber president for year
Mrs Robley Steinhilber was chosen president of the Waitan-ye club for the year with Miss Winona Terry as vice president Miss Bonalee Peterson secretary Mrs A J Shimon treasurer and Mrs Viola McCartan as board member Installations will occur at the next business meeting O B Cook Harold Beorge and A L Thornton attended the Iowa Engineering Society state meeting at Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines last week The Fry sisters Wilma Georgine and Dorothy left for Los Angeles California to spend several weeks
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Robley Steinhilber
Winona Terry
Bonalee Peterson
A. J. Shimon
Viola MccCartan
O. B. Cook
Harold Beorge
A. L. Thornton
Iowa Engineering Society
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Honors Flag Etiquette Talk
Mrs J W Bartosh led the Amer ican Legion Auxiliary program at the courthouse last Thursday evening. She read a paper on Flag Etiquette and Edward McCartan spoke on Americanism to both Auxiliary and Legion members. Delegates Mrs Davidson and Mrs Nieman were chosen to attend the state presidents and secretaries conference in Des Moines on Feb 23 and 24.
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J. W. Bartosh
American Legion Auxiliary
Court House
Bartosh
Auxiliary
Legion
Edward McCartan
Davidson
Charles Nieman
Des Moines
4 H Girls Draw District Camp Selection
June Hudek and Carlin da Hammes of the Central Stars 4 H club were chosen to attend the district camp program at Okoboli June 30 to July 2. The district comprises 12 counties and the pair earned selection for their 4 H demonstration on Color in 4 H Accessories. Mrs E J Sehmuecker leads the Central Stars club.
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June Hudek
Carlinda Hammes
Central Stars
Okoboli
E. J. Sehmuecker
Central Tars
Iowa Reports Very Low Smallpox Cases For 1941 Start
Iowa’s health department notes only 19 smallpox cases from January through early February 1941, far below 111 in the same period 1940 and well under January total of 16. Officials credit natural disease cycles and statewide vaccination drives while urging parents of newborns to vaccinate before first birthday to keep infant rates down. Historical year totals show 747 cases in 1936, 1,316 in 1937, 1,170 in 1938, and 1,057 in 1938.
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Iowa
State Health Department
Hand Injury From Barbed Wire Fence Surfaces
Dolores Modrell of Battle Creek injured her hand breaking a fall on barbed wire, requiring several stitches to close the wound.
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Dolores Modrell
Battle Creek
Grandparents Welcome Sondra Ann Van Winkle Birth
Sondra Ann Van Winkle arrived at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Chester Van Winkle of Corydon. She was surrounded by great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Van Winkle and her maternal grandmother Mrs. Leon Leeper.
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Sondra Ann van Winkle
Chester van Winkle
Corydon
Mrs. van Winkle
John van Winkle
Leon Leeper
Just Naturally Naive Tale From Electricians
A one year old lady confronts two electricians over a Turid language incident. They explain a prank on a coworker as hot lead fell on Bill from a ladder. Bill tells Jack to be more careful as the pair recount the mishap to the company.
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Bill
Jack
Quick Change Bingo Dialog About a Borrowed Dollar
In a terse exchange Bingo recalls a loan with Stingo and remarks on the forgotten debt. The pair debate repayment timing and recognition of the loan, highlighting tension and memory lapses between characters.
Morer Carnival Watch Pitch Sparks Quick Bargain
A carnival vendor offers a magnificent solid gold watch for three dollars, sparking a crowd debate on the value of money as a bystander questions the deal.
Far Enough He You Know I’m One of the Judges
A quirky excerpt shows a judge in a beauty contest proposing marriage to a contestant after a promise to the other four judges. The playful exchange hints at class and etiquette norms of the era.
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Bething
Editor or Not Are You the Editor in Bohunkus Argus
A heavy-jowled stranger confronts the Bohunkus Argus office door asking if the editor is present and offering a choice between a kick or paying a subscription. The encounter shows tension as characters exchange blunt threats and demands.
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The
Bohunkus Argus
Senator Clarifies Speech Despite Listener Confusion
A constituent challenges a senator over understanding his speech remarks. The senator replies that unclear points are intentional and cannot be disapproved, highlighting a response about comprehension and approval.
Step-Relatives Riddle About Family Terms
A playful exchange asks if a boy with a stepfather would be a born sten ladder, using wordplay on kin terms and a looming pun. The joke rests on misheard phrases to provoke a wink or groan.
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Jimmy
Stenladder
Landscape Artist Seeks House Owner Job Offer
Stranger presents artful landscape services to house owner in a barter like exchange. The owner asks for money details while the stranger counters with available funds to determine value of potential project and payment terms.
Service Please Garage Mystery Short Circuit
Mrs Newdriver asks a garage to lengthen a circuit while she waits as attendants diagnose a short circuit claim. A terse, dialogue driven scene unfolds in a service shop setting with technicians assessing electrical fault.
Frugal Tenants Cite High Rent For Too Much In-Home Time
A reader quips that they and their spouse spend almost all time at home because rent is so high they must stay in to get value for their money. The comment reflects concerns about housing costs driving behavior.
A Good Lawyer Honest Yet Extravagant
The exchange implies Is, a lawyer, has a reputation for extravagance while Deeds is cited as frugal by not wasting resources, with one suit lasting years as a counterpoint to flashy spending.
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Deeds
Dice and Cow Riddle Sparks Apocryphal Answer
A playful exchange centers on a dicey riddle about a cow that may not give milk. One character suggests the punchline involves taking milk away, prompting light humor and wit.
Report Civet Cat Aids In Rat Control On Iowa Farms
Wildlife specialists report the civet cat or little spotted skunk helps reduce rats on Iowa farms by driving away avirals and pests. Observations in southeastern Iowa show rat populations falling in winter when skunks are present. Recommendations include avoiding trapping near crops and barns, permitting civets only when clearly present, and protecting farm dogs to discourage civet activity at night.
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Iowa
Tews State College
Ferm Science Reporter
Towa
Sercan and Master of Music Poem Excerpt
A fragmented poem extols music as servant of the dead and master of the living. It imagines music as incense rising to heaven, unifying mortals and spirits, speaking through speakers and songs, and claiming universal kinship among listeners. Contributed by a columnist under the title For MUSIC.
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Bettle
Rei
Franklin D Roosevelt's during wartime food demand noted
Dear Friends the article discusses rising army navy food needs including poultry eggs and cereals. It cites a Washington meeting February 4 with poultry and egg industry reps to promote policy for procurement and notes higher wages and employment boosting demand and incomes in 1940.
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Defense Comission
National Defense
Washington
Fragmentary OCR Note Skews Burned Reader Scrawls
The readable text shows a garbled fragment about a burner and kerosene with partial phrases, indicating a damaged OCR from an older newspaper page. No clear names, dates, places, or events are identifiable beyond references to fuel and a facial exposure incident.
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A. W
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Louis
Milton Lieb
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Frank Priebes
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