Sacred Heart Eagles Rally To Edge Boys Town 47-46
Sacred Heart Eagles defeated Boys Town 47-46 at Laurens high school gym in a tightly contested matchup. Standouts Alexander Shimon Mitchell led the Eagles with 9 12 and 10 points while Krall and Carodine paced Boys Town with 13 and 12 points as the crowd packed the Laurens gym.
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Pocahontas
Sacred Heart Eagles
Omaha
Laurens High School
Father Flanagan
Kroll
Carodine
Eagles
Alexander
Mitchell
Boys’ Town
Bob Kelly
Charley Shimon
Jack Mitchell
Carlang
Boys
Leo Krall
Shimon
Krall
Laurens
Laurens Wins Twin Lakes Championship In Thrilling Battle
A capacity crowd witnessed Laurens defeat Pocahontas Indians 35 to 2 in a hard fought local floor game securing the Twin Lakes conference title with seven wins and no defeats. The second game saw Pocahontas edge Laurens 27 to 25 with half time 12-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
Inks of
Pocahontas Indians
Pocahontas
Twin Lakes
Fort Madison Burglary case sends Johansen to sentence
Havelock Nels Johansen about 45 pleaded guilty to larceny in the Henderson store break in the night of January 30 and was taken to Fort Madison to begin his sentence. Sheriff Stahley of Pocahontas investigated the case and secured fingerprints of Johansen and two others. Johansen has a wife and three children and the family lives over the Nowack building.
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Nowack Building
Pocahontas Residents See Staff Moves and Family News
Pocahontas hosted a managerial transition as Mr. Conrad succeeds L G Schoofs in a sales post while Schoofs takes a new reseller department role. Mrs A H Turner returned from Iowa City after a 10 day visit with her daughter-in-law and granddaughter Nancy Ann born January 23. Rev Father Harry Dailey of Grove visited and attended the Boys Town Sacred Heart game in Laurens. Franklin Strathman and wife of Cresco welcomed a daughter born February 14. grandparents include Mr and Mrs Frank Strathman and Mrs Josephine Posakony. Posakony traveled to Cresco to visit the new grandchild and Strathman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Conrad
L. G. Schoofs
Schoofs
A. H. Turner
Iowa City
Donald Graham
Graham
Nancy Ann
Margaret Turner
Harry Dailey
da Grove
Pocahontas Friends
Sacred Heart
Laurens
Franklin Strathman
Cresco
Grane
Frank
Strathman
Josephine Posakony
H. G. Bréchler
Games
Bcards
Bert Smith
William Boysen
Carol Philips
Sioux ‘City
Leighton Newkirk
Shelby Glenn
California
Gordon
Leigh
Lorgl
Nancy
Des Moines
Beigh
Veterans’ Hospital
Eldon
Buck
Judith Ann
Arline Buck
W.S.C.S
Brook Gill
Lavera Grover
Winifred Mason
John Clifton
Forensen
Forensan
W.8.C/S
Tha
Loctk. Telephone Company
Legion Hall
George Waters
Waters
Synx Shine
Havelock
Pred Pauk
Marion Baker
Wayne Lenderson
Elmer Haniseh
Ralph Bean
Isaac
Grover
University Hospital
Minneapolis
Johm Hattelmrg
Earl Sandy
Poky Pals Meet at Eberle Home for Valentines Celebration
Mrs Wilfred Eberle and Mrs Robert Reiter hosted the Poky Pals gathering last week at the Eberle home. Mystery sisters were revealed and new names for the year chosen. The group played 590 with Mrs Leo Shelgren winning the top prize. Consolation went to Mrs John Rigby and Mrs Marcell Ollinger earned a special prize. A Valentine lunch followed.
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Eberle
Wilfred Eberle
Robert Reiter
Leo Shelgren
John Rigby
Marcell Ollinger
Services for Mrs Codner Held in Pocahontas
Funeral services for Clara Valentine Codner were held Monday February 17 at 1 36 PM at the Codner home and 2 PM at the Methodist church in Pocahontas. She died February 14 in Iowa City after a two year illness. Burial was at Summit Hill cemetery. Survivors include her husband Winfred Wallace Codner a daughter Mrs Beverly Helen Wells of Webb and a son Harmd Wallace Codner.
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Orris Gadd
Sibley
George Forbes
Clifford Slayton
Steffin Madsen
Jess Freeman
John Mordan
Pocahontas
Codner
Methodist Church
Parkersburg
Ladies Aid and Circle
Scarlet Rebekah Lodge
Beverly Helen Wells
Webb
Harmd Wallace Codner
Legion Auxiliary Meets at Courthouse for Regular Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday in the courthouse assembly room initiating new members. They voted to buy three more $100 war bonds and donate $10 to the Red Cross fund. A March 12 birthday party for Legion and Auxiliary is planned at Hotel Pocahontas after the day’s meetings with a Valentine buffet lunch and bridge games.
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T. M. Shimon
George Schott
Louis Schoofs
Plover Area Social Notes Link Fort Dodge Visitors
Mrs Anna Pollock of Fort Dodge spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W J Pollock. Mr and Mrs R E Houck visited in the Burl Houck home at Fort Dodge. Mr and Mrs Joe Hough of Rodman and others were guests in the Ed Hough home. The Lighter family of Rockwell City and the Bush family hosted visits. The Buchers left for Chicago to stay with their daughter Mrs Fred Smith and family. Mr and Mrs W R Iler were present Sunday.
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G. W. Lighter
Rockwell City
Dick, Bush
Joe Bucher
Chicago
Fred Smith
W. R. Iler
Blizzard closures ease as school reopens in Havelock
Local pupils returned to classes Tuesday after a 13 day blizzard shutdown with an 8:40 to 2:00 schedule on Saturday. Community activity included club elections, W S C S events, and visits by residents to relatives in Des Moines and Sioux City amid ongoing family updates.
Spring Pulse Amid Snow Melt Despite Blizzard
A Sunday note recalls warm weather hints as spring nears with daffodils about an inch high before the blizzard and the snow tank melting. The writer mentions a shower of raita and the near arrival of spring.
Havelock Methodist Church Schedule and Laymen’s Day
J J Albertson pastor announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7 15 p m prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday Sunday Laymen's day with laymen in charge of services. Delegation attended sub district youth rally at Ruthven Sunday afternoon. Town circle meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs C C Cols home.
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Havelock Methodist Church
J. J. Albertson
Ruthven
Town Circle
C. C. Cols
Community Social Clippings From Laurens and Surroundings
The item records a gathering with Mr and Mrs August Anderson of Rockwell City and a party attended by Mr and Mrs Harold Ferry and Mr and Mrs Joe Arnold in Laurens on Friday evening. It notes Marian Pirie of Fort Dodge staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Fay Pirie for Thursday night and Friday.
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August Anderson
Rockwell City
Harold Ferry
Joe Arnold
Laurens
Marian Pirie
Fort Dodge
Fay Pirie
Pocahontas Presbyterian Church Marks 50th Anniversary and Pastoral Installation
The Pocahontas church celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with an open house and program. Rev. Thomas Nelson was installed as pastor of the Pocahontas and Plover churches, with Rev. Schneck of Rolfe Rev. Smith of Livermore and Rev. Conaway of Estherville taking part in the installation. Local attendees included A M Johnson and spouse, Charles Lehnus and spouse with Gwendolyn, Jessie Fitzgerald, Mary Pirie, P L Strong and spouse, E C Van Alstirie and spouse, C R Henderson and spouse, Louis Wilson and spouse, Raymond Henderson and Rev. and Mrs Nelson.
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Pocahontas Presbyterian Church
Thomas Nelson
Pocahontas
Plover
Schneck
Rolfe
Smith
Livermore
Conaway
Estherville
A. M. Johnson
Charles Lehnus
Gwendolyn
Jessie Fitzgerald
Mary Pirie
P. L. Strong
E, C. van Alstirie
C. R. Henderson
Louis Wilson
Raymond Henderson
Nelson
K S K Club Meeting Scheduled at Westerman Home
The K S K club will meet at Lorna Westerman's home on Tuesday February 25 replacing the usual Wednesday. Margaret Henderson assists the hostess. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs W H Henderson Mr and Mrs Wayne Henderson and Keith Thurman at Edwin Davis home in Duncombe. Afternoon shower honoring Mrs Davis at the church followed.
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K.S.K
Lorna Westerman
Margaret Henderson
W. H. Henderson
Wayne Henderson
Keith Thurman
Edwin Davis
Duncombe
Davis
Card of Thanks Warm thanks for cards and visits received
I express gratitude to everyone who remembered me with cards and visits during my time of need. Your thoughtfulness brightened my days and lifted my spirits and I am deeply grateful for your kindness.
Patient gratitude note to hospital staff
A message from Mrs. W. L. Wilson expresses thanks for the kindness shown during her hospital stay. She notes appreciation for the staff and the help received during her illness.
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W. L. Wilson
Thanks for the cards flowers and calls during hospital stay
Guy Barker thanks friends for cards flowers and calls received during his hospital stay noting his appreciation for the support.
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Guy Barker
Plover Church Schedules Sunday Services and Youth Fellowship
Plover Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Thomas Nelson announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. Young People's Westminster Fellowship meets at 7 30 p.m. on plan.
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Plover Presbyterian Church
Thomas Nelson
Young People’s Westminister Fellowship
Plover Methodist Church Schedule and Community Events
Plover Methodist Church announces 11 a.m. divine worship with Laymen's Day led by the men. Youth Fellowship Sunday at 7 p.m. featuring the Crusade for Christ. Conversation groups meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. with five regional homes hosting. World Day of Prayer Friday at 2 p.m. is a union service. A farewell party after next Sunday's service invites all moving away. A Goodwill truck will collect clothing on March 6.
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Plover Methodist Church
Crusade For Christ
O. E. Lehnus
Harvey Minkler
Ronald Henderson
Jay Arnold
A. M.hefert
Goodwill Industries of
Sioux City
Fragmentary Public Notice Reads No Heavy Furniture Move
Incomplete OCR fragment notes restrictions on moving heavy articles at a designated time with a reference to continuation on another page. The readable portion provides no names dates or locations.
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Boys Town
Pocahontas Team
I.C.C.F
Ranhart Johnson
John Oleson
Greece
T. A. Nixon
George Pattee
Nixon
Eugene Patrick
YD. W. Johnson
D. W. Johnson
Vincent Stoner
Elder Peterson
Lawrence Seifried
Aviation
Francis M. Smith
Memphis
Tenn
Mrs
Ladies Society of
St. Peter's and Paul's Catholic Church
James Bartosh
Mae Viktor
Charles Hotovec
Joseph Burtosh
Jerry Hotovec
Matt Sefcik
Wesley Eral
John Bartosh
John Krechli
Clarence Hotovec
Charles Maltzan
Lester Shimon
Agnes Herman
Standard Oil Co
B. H. Conrad
Mason City
Fort Madison
Nels Johansen
Henderson Store
Elmer Sandvig
H. D. Gruver
Gruver
Will Boysen
Walter Bachman
Will Fowler
George Dyvig
Eugene Dyiig
J. C. Hitchcock
Marathon
Plover News
Central States Electric Company
Marisa
Grandma
Dad
Sister
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