Sacred Heart Eagles Rally Past Boys Town 47 46
Sacred Heart Eagles defeated Boys Town Omaha 47 to 46 in Laurens High School gym. Key scorers for Sacred Heart were Alexander 9 Shimon 12 Mitchell 10. Boys Town leaders Krall 13 Carodine 12. Large crowd attended the close contest.
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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- Pocahontas clash caps conference title run
A capacity crowd watched Laurens defeat Pocahontas 62 to 35 to clinch the Twin Lakes conference championship with seven wins and no defeats. In the nightcap, Pocahontas beat Laurens 27 to 25. Half time stood at 12-11.
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Inks
Laurens
Pocahontas Indians
Pocahontas
Twin Lakes
Auction sale of dishes by St Peters church improves treasury
The Ladies society of St Peter's and Paul's Catholic church held a meeting in the parish hall with about 50 members. They decided to auction surplus dishes after inspecting the remodeled kitchen, netting $18 for the treasury. The afternoon included bingo and card games with prizes awarded and refreshments served by a committee led by Mrs Jerry Hotovee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Society of
St. Peter’s and Paul’s Catholic Church
James Bartosh
Mae Viktor
Charles Hotovee
Joseph Bartosh
Jerry Hotovee A
Matt Sefcik
Wesley Eral
John Bartosh
John Krechli
Carence Hotovee
James Barjosh
Charles Maltzan
Lester Shimon
Agnes Herman
Beginnings Sentence At Fort Madison For Burglary
Havelock Nels Johansen about 45 has pleaded guilty to larceny in the night and begun his sentence at Fort Madison for the Henderson store break in January 30. Sheriff Stahley investigated reviews fingerprints of Johansen and two others. The article notes Johansen has a wife and three children and lived in rooms above the Nowack building.
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Nowack Building
Pocahontas Welcomes New Sales Chief in Reseller Dept
Mr. Conrad succeeds L G Schoofs in Pocahontas as the new head of a newly established sales position in the reseller department. Schoofs will continue to reside in Pocahontas and join the company in his new role. Mrs A H Turner returned from Iowa City after a 10 day visit with her son in law and daughter Donald and Nancy Ann Graham born January 28.
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Pocahontas
Conrad
L. G. Schoofs
Schoofs
A. H. Turner
Iowa City
Donald Graham
Graham
Nancy Ann
Margaret Turner
Harry Dailey
Ida Grove
Pocahontas Friends
Sacred Heart
Laurens
Franklin Strathman
Cresco
Frank Strathman
Josephine Posakony
Poky Pals Meet at Eberle Home for Valentine Event
Mrs Wilfred Eberle and Mrs Robert Reiter hosted the Poky Pals at the Eberle Homes. Mystery sisters were revealed and new names chosen for the year. The group played 500 with Mrs Leo Shelgren winning the high prize. Mrs John Rigby earned the consolation and Mrs Marcell Ollinger took the special prize. A Valentine lunch closed the evening.
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Eberle
Wilfred Eberle
Robert Reiter
Leo Shelgren
John Rigby
Marcell Ollinger
Funeral services held for Mrs. Clara Codner in Pocahontas
Mrs. Clara Valentine Codner died February 14 in Iowa City after a two year illness. Funeral services were conducted February 17 at the Codner home and the Methodist church, with burial in Summit Hill cemetery. She was born February 14, 1893, in Parkersburg Iowa, married Winfred Codner in 1929, and lived in Pocahontas. Surviving are her husband a daughter Beverly Wells and a son Harold Codner.
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Orris Gadd
Sibley
George Forbes
Clifford Slayton
Steffin Madsen
Jess Freeman
John Mordan
Codner
Laura
John Wright
Parkersburg
Parkerburg School
Iowa State Teachers College
Redwood, Falls, Minn
Winfred Wallace Codner
Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting and Plans Birthday Party
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the courthouse assembly room and initiated several new members. They voted to buy three more $100 war bonds and donate $10 to the Red Cross fund. A Legion Auxiliary birthday party is set for March 13 at Hotel Pocahontas dining room after the joint meetings. A Valentine era lunch was served and bridge games played with Mrs. T. M. Shimon winning high bridge score and Mrs. George Schott high in 500. Mrs. Louis Schoos attended as a non member guest.
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T. M. Shimon
George Schott
Louis Schoos
Local Families Gather for Weekend Visits in Fort Dodge Area
Mrs. Anna Pollock of Fort Dodge spent the week end 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 Mr and Mrs Florin Moody and family of Ayrshire joined Ed Houghs family for Sunday. C W Lighter of Rockwell City visited daughter Mrs Dick Bush and family. Joe Bucher left Friday night for Chicago to visit daughter Mrs Fred Smith and family.
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C. W. Lighter
Rockwell City
Dick Bush
Joe Bucher
Chicago
Fred Smith
W. R. der
Community Roundup and School Reopens After Blizzard
Local residents share visits and travels as school resumes Tuesday after a 13 day blizzard related closure. Highlights include appointments with doctors, weddings, and community events at the H G Brechler home and church gatherings with Mrs Cole and the W S C S.
Spring Arrives as Rain Replaces Blizzard Shadows
A springlike rain fell this evening marking a shift from the blizzard. Daffodils emerging through the snow are now over an inch high as warmth returns and hints of the season appear.
Havelock Methodist Church Sets Laymen in Charge Sunday
J J Albertson pastor leads Laymen day at Havelock Methodist Church with morning worship at 11 and Sunday school at 10. Youth Fellowship 7 15 pm Prayer meeting 7 30 pm Thursday town circle meets at Mrs C C Cole home. Delegation attended sub district youth rally at Ruthven Sunday afternoon.
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Havelock Methodist Church
J. J. Albertson
Ruthven
Town Circle
C. C. Cole
Pocahontas Church Marks 50th Anniversary With Open House
Pocahontas Presbyterian 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 Rolfe Rev. Smith Livermore and Rev. Conaway Estherville taking part in the installation. Local attendees included A M Johnson Charles Lehnus Gwendolyn Fitzgerald Mary Pirie P L Strong E C Van Alstine C R Henderson Louis Wilson Raymond Henderson and Rev 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 Alstine
C. R. Henderson
Louis Wilson
Raymond Henderson
Nelson
K S K Club Sets Meeting Date Change
The K S K club will meet at Lorna Westerman’s home on Tuesday February 25 instead of the usual Wednesday. Margaret Henderson will assist as hostess. Dinner guests Sunday included Mr and Mrs W H Henderson Mr and Mrs Wayne Henderson and Keith Thurman at Edwin Davis home in Duncombe with a church shower for Mrs Davis.
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Elmer Sandvig
Rolfe
H. D. Gruver
Gruver
Will Boysen
Walter Bachman
Will Fowler
George Dyvig
Eugene Dyiig
J. C. Hitchcock
Marathon
K.S.K
Lorna Westerman
Margaret Henderson
W. H. Henderson
Wayne Henderson
Keith Thurman
Edwin Davis
Duncombe
Davis
Hospital Sympathy Note From Mrs. W L Wilson
A patient expresses gratitude for the kindness shown by the hospital staff and doctors, naming Mrs. W. L. Wilson as a thankful correspondent for the care received during illness. The message thanks all involved for their considerate treatment and support.
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W. L. Wilson
Thanks for the support during hospital stay
Personal note from Guy Barker thanks friends for cards flowers and calls during his hospital stay acknowledging kindness shown during recovery.
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Guy Barker
Plover Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Thomas Nelson, pastor, leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship follows at 11 a.m. Young People's Westminster Fellowship meets at 7 30 p.m.
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Plover Presbyterian Church
Thomas Nelson
Young People’s Westminister Fellowship
Plover Methodist Church Plans and Youth Fellowship Events
Plover Methodist Church announces 11 a.m. divine worship with Laymen's Day led by men. Youth Fellowship Sunday at 7 p.m. includes the Crusade for Christ. Thursday 7:30 p.m. conversation groups meet at various homes, and World Day of Prayer Friday at 2 p.m. A farewell party for departing members follows next Sunday service in the church parlor with a shared meal. Goodwill Industries truck to collect clothing on March 6.
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Plover Methodist Church
Crusade For Christ
C. E. Lehnus
Harvey Minkler
Ronald Henderson
Jay Arnold
A. M
Hefert
Goodwill Industries of
Sioux City
Fragmentary notice about restricted moving of furniture
The readable fragment notes that furniture and other heavy articles cannot be kept at that time, with continuation indicated on Page 1.
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Boys Town
Pocahontas Team
Eugene Patrick
D. W. Johnson
Vincent Stoner
Wilfred Eberlend Elder Peterson
Lawrence Seifried
Francis M. Smith
Memphis
Tenn
Navy
Thas
Naval Base
Philadelphia
David Byerly
Sherry Ann
Mason City
Ranhart Johnson
Standard Oil Co
B. H. Conrad
Fort Madison
Nels Johansen
Henderson Store
Plover News
H. G. Brechler
Bert Smith
William Boysen
Carol Philips
Leighton Nerkirk
Shelby Glenn
California
D. van Horsen
Fort Dodge
Delbert Rost
Pomeroy
H D. Grover
J. B. Sheldon
Elwood Miller
Gordon Leigh
Loryl
Nancy
Des Moines
Leigh
Veterans’ Hospital
Eldon Buck
Judith Ann
Arline Buck
W.S.C.S
Brook Gill
Lavera Grover
Lanus
Winifred Mason
Tuasday
George Waters
Exchiape
Waters Wall
Sheir
Sun Shine Club
Warty
Uwho
Havelock
Fred Pau
Marion Baker
Wayne Wenderson
Elmer Hanisch
Ralph Bean
Potluck
Isaac
Gi. A
Grover
University Hospital
Minneapolis
Sin
John Hattelerg
Earl Sandy
August Anderson
Harold Ferry
Joe Arnold
Marian Pirie
Fay Pirie
Central States Electric Company
A. More
Grandma
Dad
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