Winter weather and local life notes from Pocahontas area
February activity includes a blacksmith injury at the shop with Joe Ripperger treated at a hospital. Wilna Struthers assists at the John Hewlett home. D.M.T. boys meet February 8 with Theo and Elroy Ripperger. Snow removal crews clear business districts after severe cold. Miss Zimmerman injured when horse and buggy topple near John Nelson place. Pocahontas residents and Des Moines visitors share meals and visits. Ray Wolfe attends Iowa Legion conference in Des Moines. he serves as Department Sgt. of Arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ripperger
Wilna Struthers
John Hewlett
D.M.T
Theo
Elroy Ripperger
Iowa
Ray Wolfe
Iowa Department of the American Legion
Des Moines
Mr. Wolfe
First Chevrolet coach arrives in town despite deepening snow
Melvin Shelgren drives the communitys first model in a new Chevrolet coach as harsh winter continues with subzero thermometers. Mrs Jarvis hosts an all day visit as she prepares to move to a north edge Ohio home. Dr T Jones injures his nose when a crank strikes him and shatters Webb Ford window. six stitches needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Shelgren
Plover
Frank Jarvis
Weekend Visits and Family Notices Across Iowa
Saturday Pfc Ed Vaughn rang his parents after a return from three weeks of maneuvers in Germany with his unit. Roy Simonson and his son LeRoy attended the Farm Institute in Des Moines Friday. Des Moines couple Mr and Mrs Larry Peterson and Ames resident Joe Pedersen were weekend guests in Melvin Pedersen’s home. Fred McKim of Plover and Mr and Mrs Steven Pedersen joined for dinner Sunday. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs James Peters of Manson and Mrs Thora Pedersen. Mr and Mrs Louis Wilson attended A L Pearson’s funeral at the Catholic Church in Lohrville Monday morning, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Claude Wilson of Havelock. Sunday visitors at John Tiernan’s home were Mr and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Vaughn
Alvin Vaughn
United States
Germany
Roy Simonson
LeRoy
The
Farm Institute
Des Moines
Larry Peterson
Joe Pedersen
Ames
Melvin Pedersen
Fred McKim
Plover
Steven Pedersen
James Peters
Manson
Thora Pedersen
Louis Wilson
A. L. Pearson
Lohrville
Claude Wilson of
Havelock
George Weible
Richard Bush
Clarence Pringle
Rudolfson Hill
Cub Scouts
Donna Erickson
B. A. Peterson
Mason City
Rams End Conference Schedule With 9 5 Mark
The Rams concluded the regular conference schedule with nine wins and five losses and hold an overall record of twelve wins five losses. Billie Lanning, son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Lanning, fell from a tree and broke his elbow last Thursday while climbing for a nest for a Boy Scout exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Lanning
Gordon Lanning
Leslie Shimon
Rams
Caroline Telford
Art Lovig
Ottosen
Telford
Edward VonBank
Oyster Supper Highlights Firemen Fund Drive
The annual oyster supper hosted by the local fire department draws residents and volunteers to support a fireman aid fund. Attendees report good turnout and community support for emergency services.
Hardware Move Leads Hauck Building Purchase
Three E Rickard bought the Hauck building on Main Street and plans to relocate his hardware business there within weeks. The deal signals a major local commercial shift as crews prepare renovations and street access adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickard
Hauck
Main Street
Navy Vet Paul Snook Returns From Nevada Voyage
Fifty years ago, Paul Snook came home from U S Navy service aboard the U S S Nevada with notable experiences. Will Taylor and Furman Woodruff were assigned to the Red Cross warehouse in Grevies France, likely helping each other abroad. Lillie Zimmerman, twelve, is noted as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Snook
U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Nevada
Rolfe
Will Taylor
Furman Woodruff
Red Cross
Grevies
France
Lillie Zimmerman
Chris Zimmerman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Two Press Association
Greg Kaiser
Joan Kaiser
Evelyn Kaiser
NEW Area Association
Tra
John Nelson Place
Loren Tiernan
Clarence Kennedy
Pocahontas
Glen Debolt
Rodman
Ron Troutman
Jim Cruickshank
Johnnie Zeman
Louise
Joe
Mary Thompson
L. Whisler
Palmer
Glenn Olson
Jolley
Enis Sanden
Fritz Johnson
Art Kilbourn
Kilbourn
Stan Lowe
Buffalo Center
Lloyd Cox
John Tiernan
Mr. and
Washington Monument
Washington
Federal Deposit Ineurance Corporation
Rolfe State Bank
Chevrolet
Corvair
Monza
Plymouth
Brinkman
Chevrolet Sales & Service
Francis Kopriva
Farmers Co-operative Co
Bradgate
Lions Club
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