Historical Happenings from February issues across five decades
A nostalgic roundup lists milestones and local life: Pfc. David Pedersen reaches Ethiopia for 18 months. Mrs. Ranney reports for federal grand jury duty. Art Twigg buys Allbee Repair Shop. Malinda Ridenour dies at 92 in Friendship Haven. Rolfe Rams finish basketball with 6–8 in conference, 11–9 overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Pedersen
Andy Pedersen
Ethiopia
R. B. Ranney
Fort Dodge
Arthur
Art) Twigg
Allbee
Wilbur Allbee
Malinda Ridenour
Friendship Haven
Rolfe Rams
Local Families Share Afternoon Visits Across Iowa Towns
Four great grandchildren gathered at Mr and Mrs Carlos Harris home with relatives Stephanie Hartong Brian Bennett Jason Nelson Nicole Nelson and other Hartong Bennett Nelson families joining. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Marvin Hartong Mrs Dan Hartong and mothers of the children. Various travels and social visits noted across Rolfe Gaza Fort Dodge Jacksonville Malvern Des Moines and Laurens with church gatherings sewing bees and VFW Auxiliary meeting activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Erickson
Carlos Harris
Stephanie Hartong
Flint, Mich
Brian Bennett
Rolfe
Jason
Nicole Nelson
Laurens
Marvin Hartong
Gaza
Dan Hartong
Fort Dodge
Steve Hartong
Roger Bennett
Ronald Nelson
Leon Erickson
Ray Whannel
Jean Wallace
Glenn Wallace
Jacksonville
Fla
Wallace
Naval A
Austin Brown
McKay
Raymond Barrett
Malvern
England
Mike Brown
Kelly
Rory
Des Moines
Marvin Brown
Jeremy
Bradgate Progress Club
Helen Munson
Molly Brown
Gloria Lann
Darrell Johnson
Bede County
Esther Curry
Delmar Johns
LaVerne
Owen Curry
Rutland Trinity Lutheran Church
Millard
IOWA Then and Now Indians Govern by Councils and Chiefs
Hubert L Moeller describes how Iowa tribes governed themselves before white settlers arrived. Chiefs led peace and war efforts, councils admitted braves by deeds, and elders settled disputes with binding decisions. Outlaw status and spiritual beliefs shaped conduct in a simple, law abiding society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
A.D.C
Council
Copnot
Poy
Teadesohty
Bidominadota
Inkpaduta
Spirit Lake
Local visitors and anniversary observance noted
Locals Mr and Mrs J E Le of Dumont visited Mrs Verdie Nelson a mother. Everett Burns and Larry Burns attended the 75th wedding anniversary of Everett's parents Mr and Mrs Jim Burns at Clear View Manor West Bend. Susan Johnson visited Emmetsburg Monday with friend Mrs Marlin Johnson. Roy Benton of Curlew spent Saturday with their daughter and family, the Verle Howards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lée
Dumont
Verdie Nelson
Everett Burns
Larry Burns
Everett
Jim Burns
Clear View Manor
West Bend
Susan Johnson
Emmetsburg
Marlin Johnson
Roy Benton
Curlew
Verle Howards
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Fisher
Anton Nielsen
D.M.T
Nielsen
Claude White, Jr
Eldon Sennett
Perky Christiansen
Bradgate
Rolfe Cafe
W. F. Hofert
St. Valentine's Day
J. H. Brinkman
State Savings Bank
OPA
Grant
A. Sedlacek
Pocahontas County
R.H.S
Pocahontas
Rolfe High
Laurens High
Eloise
Billy
Geo. Ryen
Wisconsin
Rev. Lester
P.E.O
Lester
Orvan Olerich
Delta Chi
University of Iowa
Dennis Hurley
Spencer
Harry Sumner
Leicester
Pearl Creaé
Aurora
Indi
Jerry Curry
Columbia
Bexia
Schultz
V.F.W
Phyllis Wallace
Helen Hemexyson
V.F.W. Hall
Gertie Brandhoij
Hubert L. Moeller
Paul Newman
Marx Brothers
James Brolin
John Payne
Denver
Kcci-Tv
Eee
Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Arta
Gene Hughes
Kurt J
Sunner
Esp. Hansen
Humboldt
Ngal
Otto Wilson
Parn
Rene Surance
WIESE
Pocahontas Ph
Joseph Schoofs
Dial
Charles A. Gunderson
Bank
C. Wa
Harris
Rolfes
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