Plover Bradgate Community Roster and Local Activities
Community list details families moving to farms and homes, local social visits, and sport results. Plover and Bradgate basketball games on the Plover floor ended with a Bradgate win for the boys and a Bradgate 36 30 win for the girls, with Ripperger scoring 21 for Bradgate. A large social gathering featured table games, with prizes awarded to both men and women. Local residents and relatives visited in various homes across Rolfe, Estherville, Emmetsburg, and nearby towns, while clergy and volunteers engaged in community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bergeson
Jensen
Estherville
Leonard Berges
E. Dam
Emmetsburg
Plover
Bradgate
Garlocks Attend Buffet Dinner at Garlock Home
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Garlock hosted a seven o'clock buffet at the L. E. B. Garlock residence Saturday evening. Supt. and Mrs. A. C. Garlock were among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garlocks
Lawrence Garlock
L. EB
Local social notes recount gatherings and a farm accident
Kimballton and Mallard families gathered in Emmetsburg area for a Saturday visit. Richard Hersom suffered severe injuries from a fall at a farm corn crib near Emmetsburg, including a fractured skull and multiple other injuries. Funeral attendees gathered in Curlew for A J Gross’s service as relatives visited later in Rolfe and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Meredith
Richard Hersom
Emmetsburg
Hersom
Glen Horsman
Art Sellers
W. BR. Iler
Edna Henderson
Elmer Nicol
John Henderson
Horsman
A. J. Gross
Curlew
Allen Heathman
Janet
George Ham
Rolfe
Garlock family news and local notices
Lt and Mrs Lawrence Garlock head to Englewood California to join the army posting and make their home. A community shower for Lt Richard DuBois is planned at the Methodist church with several local hostesses. Harold Forry returns from Hot Springs Arkansas after taking his father John Forry for treatment and visiting kin en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Garlock
Englewood
California
Garlock
Army
Oll
L. I. Garlock
A. C. Garlock
Sonja
Kimballton
Edward Garlock
Ellwood
Mallard
Harry Kinsley
Fort Dodge
Richard DuBois
R. FE. Houck
R. E. DuBois
George Arnold
Harold Forry
Hot Springs
Arkansas
John Forry
Laurens
Forry
Fort Sill
Okla
Delta Slam club hosts bridge night and prize winners
Mrs. Leslie Prichard hosted the Delta Slam contract bridge club with Allen Heathman winning high score and Miss Lauman taking second. Various local residents, including Pvt. Harold Roberts visiting from Camp Shelby, and families such as the Grigsbys, Houcks, and Dixons, are noted in social calls and visits across Emmetsburg, Fort Dodge, Rolfe, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Prichard
Delta Slam Contract Bridge Club
Allen Heathman
Miss Lauman
Honor Classmates Honored At Ninth Grade Party
Honor Classmates Gene Henderson hosted a Friday evening home party for the ninth grade to honor Phyllis Seaman and Richard Fisher who are moving away this week. The class gave each a set of war stamps as farewell gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Henderson
Phyllis Seaman
Richard Fisher
Henderson family visits and out-of-town guests noted
Mrs. Brooks Iseminger and baby stay at the Henderson home during her absence. Mr. Henderson makes several trips to Fort Dodge to be with Mrs. Henderson. Fort Dodge callers include Mr. and Mrs. BP Pringle. Guests at the Charles Henderson home Sunday include Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bickman and family from Cylinder and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnson of Emmetsburg with B. B. Frye of Fenton. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shaw and Rosemary of Pocahontas were dinner guests with Mrs. George Shaw. Mrs. George Majorowicz returned Tuesday from Des Moines after accompanying her husband to the Lutheran hospital for treatment. she plans to return there this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Roberts
Camp Shelby
Miss
Andrew Roberts
Clarence
Raymond Henderson
Manson
R. A. Grigsby
Emmetsburg
R. E. Houck
Richard DuBois
Fort Dodge
Burl Houck
Cylinder
Raymond Dixon
W. S. Hendricks
Dixon
A. W. Hess
John Gembler
Sharon Wax of
Rolfe
F. A. Pringle
Cecil Twigg
Claude Miler
W.s.cs
Methodist Church
Carl Knapp
Charles Sharp
Pocahontas
Des Moines
Army
Marilyn Miller
Paullina
C. E. Miller
H. B. Goodwin
Pat
Goodwin
George Oakland
Badger
A. G. Heathman
Oakland
Glen Page
Sherm Page
Corwith
F. Schrader
Rockwell City
Miss Lauman
Mary Bell Barrett
Armstrong
Albert Glasco
George Shaw
George Majorowicz
Majorowicz
Lutheran Hospital
Powhatan Squaws Elect Officers at Meeting
The Powhatan Squaws met at the home of assistant leader Mrs. Gerald Foust on Saturday afternoon with thirteen girls, leader and assistant leader and Mrs. Helen Sage present. Reports on training school were given by Jaycee Meredith and Doris McKim. Beverly Majorowicz was elected historian and Doris McKim reporter. Installation of officers occurred. Reports included Reclaimed Wool by Doris McKim Why Nutrition is Needed for National Defense by Marilyn McFadden and Youths Part in National Defense by Donne Jean Foust. Photos were taken by Mrs. Sage. Lunch served by Mrs. Foust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Foust
Helen Sage
Jaycee Meredith
Doris McKim
Beverly Majorowicz
Marilyn McFadden
Donne Jean Foust
Plover Methodist Church Set to Dedicate Week
The week of dedication at Plover Methodist Church begins next Sunday under pastor Robert A. Grigsby with the theme Possessing A Sound Faith. Evening services follow each night except Saturday at 8 p.m. Family Sunday March 7 includes communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Methodist
Robert A. Grigsby
Christ
W.S.C.S
Youth Fellowship
Plover Church Announces Membership Class to Easter
Plover Presbyterian Church led by Rev. G. F. Butler schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11:15 a.m. A pastor's church membership class starts Saturday afternoon March 6 and runs through Easter for ages 12 and older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Presbyterian Church
G. F. Butler
Picture Around During Passage Sparks Recognition
Rex Hodson riding in formation with sailors was hailed by a stranger from the opposite group. He later learned the passerby was Walfred Seerusen of Monticello who recognized Hodson after seeing a photo in the Monticello Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Hodson
Hodson
Walfred Seerusen
Monticello
Towns Lead Iowa in Scrap Per Capita for 1942
The list ranks Emmet Clay Marshall Montgomery Woodbury Harrison Cass Buena Vista Sac Union as the top ten Iowa counties for scrap collection per person in 1942, above the state average of 579 pounds. It urges lagging counties to improve in 1943 salvage. The notice also outlines wartime rationing plans starting March, with War Ration Book Two and 48 points per person, details on stamps, registration, and pantry inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Clay
Marshall
Montgomery
Woodbury
Harrison
Cass
Buena Vista
Sac
Union
Iowa
United States
War Department
Coupon expirations listed for March and June dates
The document notes Coffee Coupon No. 25 valid until March 21 Sugar Coupon No. 11 for 8 pounds expires March 15. Shoes Coupon No. 17 in War Ration Book One expires June 15.
Public urged to help check scarlet fever spread
The state health department urged the public to help curb scarlet fever as cases rose to 138 across 46 counties this month, up from 97 last year. Officials warned of seasonal rise, emphasized reporting cases, and outlined 21 day isolation rules and safe-release criteria for immune household members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Board of Health
Also Mentioned on This Page
Knapp
Harknapp
Lawrence Hilton
Merle Boitnott
Gaskill
Seaman
St Bradgate
Floyd
Arts Farm
Abbey
Lee Rand
Chaldren
Shaw Farm
Brdgate Boys
James Grove
Marion Ham
T. R. Jones
J. R. Hough
O. C.ing
Ed Jenson
Bart Young
Rolfet
Gerald
Rand
Ike Cirks
Gilmore
Fred Cain
Knokee
E. J. Struthers
Ward
Evelyn Struthers
Carl Knappie
Harrison Knapp, Jr
Carl
Amy
American Legion Auxiliary
Ja Ve A. Anderson
A. R. Hagee
Johnston
Mrg. McIntire
McEwen
Scahontas
Belving
Yase
W. J. Pollock
Eldo Heathman
Mervin Ter
B. &.Poundstone
Delta Slam Club
Webb’s Drug Store
T. S. Clark, D. OQ
Vigor
B & B Dairy
Rolfe State
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