Community events schedule for Pocahontas County
A condensed list of local club meetings and civic events from late February to April - Sorosis Club at Mrs. Owen home February 26 and similar gatherings at Brinkman, H. N. Hólers home, and Presbyterian Manse. Pocahontas Legion post events, American Home Study Circle, Christian Endeavor Rally February 27 at the Presbyterian church, sale of Mrs. Tlein's goods in Ritz Theatre Rolfe, and multiple club meetings including Progressive Bible Class, A L D B Chub, Chapter FR, Methodist Aid, and various bridge clubs. School elections March 14 and multiple music contests and operettas scheduled across Rolfe and Pocahontas County schools through April 22.
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Cerome
Kant
Pocahontas County
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Tesi
the Presbyterian Sunday School
H. F. Olerich
A. L. DB
Chub
A. R. ‘Thornton
J. BR
Methodist
Julius White
Ralfe Woman's ‘Club
Premiere Bridge Club
C. W. Siefkin
Y. M. C. Bridge Club
Bloy Wood
Rolfe School
Pocahottas
Community responds to article with defense of athletic director
Melvin D. Anderson, Superintendent, defends the athletic director against a hostile anonymous piece. He praises the director’s integrity and suggests the author and publishers should be held accountable. He cites Edgar A Guest and quotes about whiners and sulking, urging public opinion to back the director.
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Edgar A. Guest
Melvin D. Anderson
Moisture, Not Steam, Affects Popcorn Popping
Iowa State College professor J C Eldridge explains that popcorn may fail to pop due to insufficient moisture in kernels. He notes popping requires about twelve to thirteen percent moisture, and proper storage in well ventilated space to avoid poor results.
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Howeer
J. C. Eldridge
Iowa State College
Barney Allen Declines Run for Pocahontas County State Rep
Byron G. Allen announces he will not seek reelection to the Iowa General Assembly in Pocahontas County. He urges voters to back measures for tax revision and economy, and to support Governor Turner and Senator Clark, citing past service and an income tax stance.
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Pocahontas
Iowa General Assembly
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Turner
Toilee
C. F. Clark
House of Representatives
Forty-fifth General Assembly
Byron G. Allen
Washington Birthday Observance by Eastern Star
Members of the Eastern Star and families staged a Washington birthday program with a potluck supper. The event included a portrait unveiling of George Washington, a historical character parade, colonial costumes, and a flag parade, with readings and music enhancing the celebration.
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Eastern Star
Washington
George
Martha
J. C. Damborg
Doris Rudolfson
Jean Wiegman
C. E. Boyce
Metron
Verna Christensen
Lucile Bowen
Gordon
Harold Heard
Oswald Pattee
Donald Davidson
Ariene Cook
Grace McEwen
George Washington
Rev
T. S. Bassett
America
Harriett Damberg
Jerry Thompson
Jack Patterson
Jimmie Hauck
Eloise Brinkman
Rachael Wiegman
Jean Graham
Lu May White
Marjorie Thompson
Sam
Betsy Ross
John Jean Mather
Marie White
Goddess of Liberty
Jeanette Hauck
Marsh Graham
G. Washington
Lucilass
Iquartette
Gras
Wheeler
Stella
Christian Budong
Gordon FP
Col Patteepian
Fonem
Protest Over Nom de Plume in Local Paper
The Arrow clarifies the article titled A Mild Protest by Basketball Fan. Paul Lothian submitted it. Donald Davidson and Sidney Lothian are named as subjects. board politics were not involved in the squad decision. L. R. Davidson faced unwarranted criticism, which the editor defends as misdirected and unfair.
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The
Arrow
Paul Lothian
Dark Horse
Donald Davidson
Sidney Lothian
L. R. Davidson
Davidson
Inference Boreleigh Dialogue Quip Reveals Jaw Dislocation
Miss Bright and a friend exchange a sharp witticism about a jaw dislocation caused by yawning. The light conversation showcases social banter and a humorous misunderstanding.
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Boreleigh
Miss Bright
Darky porter searches mansion for lost hat in political scene
An old black coat attendant in the governor’s mansion assists as a prominent politician rummages rooms and furniture for a recently bought hat. The hat is missing, with the porter offering help. The exchange notes hats gone for about an hour or more and a $10 price tag is mentioned.
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Rastus
Colonial Pageant and Union Song Performers Listed
The program lists Doris Vaughn and Carol Smith with Di vonna Vaughn and four boys including Junior White and Donald Grant among readers. Virginia Vaughn reads aloud and a chorus of girls in colonial costumes performs Father of the Land We Love composed for Washington celebrations. The orchestra, led by Louis, presents selections and notes the meeting of Parliament and Estates General with clergy and Third Estate figures.
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Doris Vaughn
Carol Smith
Divonna Vaughn
Junior White
Donald Grant
Theron Graeber
Byron Friend
Virginia Vaughn
Mary Jane Hunter
Lu May White
Elizabeth Brinkman
Janice Wiegman
Margery Thompson
Mary LaVon Ives
Farge
Washington
Agar
Orchestra
Louis
Parliaitt
Jolliffe Pioneer of Powhatan Passes at Ninety
John B. Jolliffe died in Spencer Iowa on Saturday February 13 at the home of his son William F. Jolliffe at about ninety. He suffered a stroke of paralysis in his final days. Funeral services were held at Grace Methodist church Spencer with Rev H E Hutchinson in charge. Burial in Powhatan Cemetery between Rolfe and Plover. He was born January 25 1842 in Straton England and emigrated with parents to Ontario Canada at age ten. He homesteaded in Powhatan township Iowa and married Jane Ett Metcalf on October 14 1867. The couple built a large farm and raised twelve children. He moved to Rolfe in 1913 then to Spencer to live with his son. He remained active in public affairs and church work until his death, leaving many descendants.
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John Blake Jolliffe
Spencer
Iowa
Wm. F. Jolliffe
Mr. Jolliffe
Grace Methodist Church
H. E. Hutchinson
Powhatan
Rolfe and
Plover
Powhatan Township
Pocahontas County
Robert Anderson
Little Sioux
Des Moines
Jane Ett Metcalf
Jolliffe
Jolliffe-Metcalf Union
Mary Tansey
Albert
Mallard
Will
Rosella Kinsey
Faribault
Minn
Hattie McNabb
Britt
Clara Bryant
Ina Jolliffe
Rolfe
Thos. Jolliffe
Bradgate
Derinda McIntire
Ellen Andrews
Ontario
Canada
Elizabeth Robins
Linwood
Cal
Rolfe High Defeats Emmetsburg 36-24 In Basketball Battle
Rolfe High defeated Emmetsburg 36 to 24 as Coach Evans adjusted the lineup after a slow start. Rolfe trailed 7-8 early but led 19-11 at halftime and controlled the rest of the game. Substitutions came in the second half as Rolfe advances toward the sectional tournament at Algona in March.
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Emmetsburg High
Rolfe
Rolfe High
Evans
Emmetsburg
Algona
Shelgren
Willingham
Stevenson
Calligan
Hudek
McMahon
Donnitz
Butler for Sheriff in Pocahontas County
Guy G. Butler known as Doc announces his candidacy for county sheriff this year. He previously faced Chas Stebbins in two contests and lost both times, but he remains popular across Pocahontas County with broad support predicted as the race broadens to multiple contenders.
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Guy G. Butler
Doc
Butler
Chas. Stebbins
Pocahontas County
Takes Side Of Single Men In Farm Labor Pay
A letter from A L Roberts of Mallard argues for equal cash wages for single and married farmhands. He notes married workers receive house board eggs hogs and milk in addition to pay and urges fair pay for identical labor. He refers to C R Bowers article and seeks equality in compensation.
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Bruce
C. R. Bowers
A. L. Roberts
Mallard
Progressive Bible Class Invites Members to Study Jesus Raises Lazarus
The Progressive Bible Class of the Presbyterian church invites all to join for true worship for one hour each Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The lesson next Sunday is Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead, taught by A. L. Firkins.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Lazarus
A. L. Firkins
Nothing But the Truth in a Neighborhood Bank Heist
A courtroom exchange reveals a new cop testifying about a single suspicious man who planned to open a bank nearby. The judge confirms the man opened the bank and stole about $50,000, with the cop insisting the man is no liar despite doubt about his character.
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Begorra
Bhafe
Dom Shure
Anniversary Dinner Turducken Plan Prompted By Turkey Tale
A humorous exchange notes the tenth wedding anniversary and a wife asking about cooking a turkey. The husband jokes that the turkey is not to blame, turning the moment into a light domestic quip.
Harlem Globe Trotters Return Visit To Rolfe
The Negro basketball team the Harlem Globe Trotters will play a return game tomorrow Friday Feb 26 in Rolfe meeting the Plover Aces and the Rolfe Wildcats. Each team will host a half game with the Aces and Wildcats also playing a competitive matchup. The previous visit drew a large crowd and excitement the local teams Carroll led the Wildcats to a late free throw win in a recent game against the Aces. Attend the Rolfe gym for basketball action.
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Harlem Globe Trotters
Rolfe
Plover Aces
Rolfe Wildcats
Globe Trotters
Wildcats
Aces
Plover
Carroll
Rolfe Gym
Celebrate Silver Wedding Surprise Dinner Honors Hertz Couple
A Feb 7 gathering at Elmer and Verna Hertz home marked the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hertz with thirty relatives and friends. A mock wedding followed the dinner, featuring Elmer and Verna Hertz as attendants, Grace Hertz as ring bearer, and Geo. Wiegman officiating, ending with gifts of silverware and coins.
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Elmer Hertz
Joe Hertz
Verna Hertz
Grace Hertz
Local Jamestown Couple Wed in Quiet Tuesday Ceremony
Susie Hancher and Joseph Paulson, both of Jamestown North Dakota, married at the bride's home on West Main Street with Rev W W A Keller officiating. After a buffet lunch the couple planned a coast to coast wedding trip and will reside in Turtle Lake North Dakota.
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West Main St
Susie Hancher
Joseph Paulson
Jamestown
N. D
W. W. A. Keller
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Vivian Price
Walter Beardsley
McHenry
Edward Koehn
Thos. Bruner
Paulson
Northern Pacific Railway
Chain letters warned against by Pocahontas officials
Local security personnel warn residents about chain letters promising dire penalties for non forwarding. Officials say such letters are illegal to mail and subject to strict penalties. The postal department is actively cracking down on circulating chain letters. Destruction of these letters is advised.
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Pocahontas Security
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Bon Ton Bridge Club
H.C. Barnes
F. A. Johnson
Wrath
Barney” Allen
John B. Jolliffe
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