Local clubs host meetings and birthdays in Rolfe area
The American Home Study Club gathered Friday at the home of Mrs. Victor Shimon with 25 members and one guest. A program followed by a two course lunch was presented by several members. Numerous other club events, birthdays, and farewells were noted, including Mrs. J B Rittgers birthday surprise and Kathryn Bixler in honor of her seventh birthday.
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American Home Study Club
Victor Shimon
A. A. Firkins
R. Mather
C. Hansen
L. Fisher
Delta Delt Bridge Club
J. T. Grant
J. B. Rittgers
Kathryn Bixler
Bixler
John DeWall
R. D. Higgins
Geo. Miller
George Beckord
George Miller
Mrs. Miller
Milo Ives
Roger Ives
Laurens
Sedalia
A. W. Ives
Earl Ives
Gail Ives
J. C. Hosier
Richard
Tom Ives
Vergent Lewis
Harold Sorensen
Srouse
A. G. Sroufe
Presbyterian Church Services and Lenten Event
Pastor W F Schneck leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11. Choir practice at 2 30 p m. Lenten service at the Methodist church starts 7 30 with Rev Henry Needing from West Bend as speaker. Young people meet Tuesday evening instead of Wednesday.
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Presbyterian Church
W. F. Schneck
Methodist Church
Henry Needing
West Bend
Young People’s Society
Methodist Church events and upcoming rallies
The Methodist Church calendar lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. An Epworth League rally is set for Monday evening March 3 with a 25 cent supper at 6:45. Meetings of the Woman's Society and a Lenten service follow, plus a talk by R M Barclay of Wicks Organ on Thursday evening.
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Methodist Church
Humboldt
Woman's Society of Christian Missions
Addie Roberts
Emma Day
Needing
Presbyterian Church
West Bend
R. M. Barclay
Wicks Organ Company
Trinity Lutheran Church Lenten Schedule and Hymns
Pastor J. C. Wangberg preaches Sunday on resisting temptations from Matthew 4 1 11. Evening junior choir sings as the Junior League presents The difference between being religious and a Christian from Philippians. Catechism class Saturday 1 30 pm at the parsonage. Junior choir 3 00 pm. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs C E Hegstrom Wednesday March 5. Lenten services March 5 at 7 45 pm. You are invited.
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Trinity Lutheran
J. C. Wangberg
Ladies’ Aid Society
C. E. Hegstrom
Iowa tests set for 75 000 pupils in May program
About 400 high schools with an enrollment of 75 000 pupils will join the University of Iowa testing program on May 1 and 6. Registration closes March 7. Tests cover twelve subjects.
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University of Iowa
Marooned Fisherman Survives Sudden Ararat River Flood
Wilbur M. Mosley of Mount Airy North Carolina rode out a heavy rainstorm that flooded the Ararat River washing away his sandbar island. He used a flashlight and a long pole to edge through the swift current for about 100 yards until solid ground appeared. After reaching safety a nearby house cooled and dried him as the flood submerged the bar.
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Wilbur M. Mosley
Mount Airy
N. C
Ararat
Wilbur M.mosley
Mosley
Frank Prieres Weekly Letter Poultry Raisers
Frank Prieres argues starting chicks now yields early market leverage and lower coccidiosis risk. Hatchery advice urges moderate brooder use and 14 square feet per chick until eight weeks. Fall egg timing could boost profits with higher prices and potential doubled output for October to December.
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Lee
U. S. Department of Agriculture
WSUI seeks fivefold power increase to 5000 watts
The University of Iowa station WSUI requests nighttime power rise from 1000 to 5000 watts. The FCC docket shows pending application. A January test indicated stronger listening in areas beyond the 1000 watt coverage.
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WSUI
University of Iowa
Federal Communications Commission
Breda Man Strikes Hawk Shattering Windshield
Henry Stallman of Breda swerved and struck a large hawk in the road. The bird was thrown through the windshield into the front seat, killed on impact, leaving the windshield broken.
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Henry Stallman
Breda
Iowa Hog Market Surges 28 Percent in 1940
Iowa farmers shipped 18 675 000 hogs in 1940, up 28 percent from 1939. About 58 percent went to interior Iowa plants, 16 percent to other states, and 31 percent to public markets, reflecting rising plant capacity and market overflow.
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Iowa
Iowa Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Leslie M. Carl
Carl
Interior Iowa
Intermediate Hogs Show Favorable Test Results for Prices
Secretary Wickard notes brighter hog outlook as purchasing power rises. Schmuecker reports from Beltsville that medium type hogs outperform in marketing terms with 200 to 235 pound market weight, offering best balance of growth and finish.
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Pocahontas
Claude R. Wickard
E. J. Schmuecker
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Beltsville Research Center
Schmuecker
Clark Named to NYA Council From Alta and Independence
L. A. Clark superintendent of Alta consolidated schools and F. E. Mueller superintendent of Independence schools were announced today by Theodore P. Eslick NYA administrator as new members of the national youth administration school work council. The nine member group includes Ray F. Myers Dowling college Des Moines Rev Robert Walsh R A Griffin B R Miller I P Lunan Dr Harry K Newborn and J H Stonecipher with Clark and Mueller joining.
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Thomas Jefferson High School
Council Bluffs
Robert Walsh
Dowling College
Des Moines
R. A. Griffin
State Department of Public Instruction
B. R. Miller
Marshalltown
I’. A. Lunan
Chariton
Harry K. Newborn
University of Iowa
J. H. Stonecipher
Hawkeyes Begin 1941 Football Drills Under Eddie Anderson
University of Iowa opens first workouts of the 1941 grid season with coach Eddie Anderson in his third year. Veterans forming the nucleus include Captain Bill Diehl Bill Green Wilford Burkett Jim Walker Gene Curran Rogs Anderson Bill Stauss and Burdell Gilleard as sessions continue multiple times weekly.
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Hawkeyes
University of Iowa
Eddie Anderson
Hawkeye
Bill Diehl
Bill Green
Wilford Burkett
Jim Walker
Gene Curran
Rogs Anderson
Bill Stauss
Burdell Gilleard
175 STUDY RADIO COURSE ENROLLMENT RISES
A University of Iowa program in radio theory and construction, part of the national defense training project, has drawn 175 enrollees. The course, taught by University engineers, runs for sixteen weeks.
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University of Iowa Engineers
National Defense Training Project
Whole team back next year at Iowa basketball plans
The University of Iowa concludes its season with a March 3 home game against Minnesota after a January win at Minneapolis. For the first time in years no final game ends competition for any of the twelve players used in the conference, and games will return next season.
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University of Iowa
Minnesota
Iowa
The
Gophers
Minneapolis
Ride causes mix up with volunteers on Fort Dodge trip
A girl who boarded a bus for army volunteers from Algona instead of the regular bus likely had an unusual ride to Fort Dodge. The incident suggests confusion at the transit stop and highlights volunteers en route.
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Algona
Fort Dodge
Girl Scouts Meet for Party at Legion Hall
The Girl Scouts gathered Wednesday February 12 at the Legion hall for a party. Games were played and lunch was prepared by the Arrow troop. Mary Fuller served as scribe.
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Girl Scout
Girl Scouts
the Legion Hall
Arrow
Mary Fuller
Eastern Star instructor to visit Rolfe chapter
Mrs Laura Shellenberger Humboldt district instructor of the Order of Eastern Star will guest Rolfe chapter Monday March 3 She will lead a school of instruction at 130 pm and be honored at the evening meeting when the order's work is presented A 1130 am breakfast honoring Mrs Shellenberger and Miss Gladys Larson and a 645 pm dinner for chapter members are planned
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Laura Shellenberger
Humboldt
Order of Eastern Star
Rolfe
Shellenberger
Gladys Larson
Up and Coming 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Up and Coming 4-H club met at Mildred Olberding’s home on February 22 with Marion Daniels leading. Members presented talks on topics including Indian Corn Song by Thelma Jolliffe and Telephone Etiquette by Edna Wilson, followed by picture studies assisted by Betty Shimon and others.
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Mildred Olberding
Marion Daniels
Thelma Jolliffe
Marvella Balle
Edna Wilson
Evelyn Carlson
Betty Shimon
Mill
Winter Social Notes From Irene Shimon’s Group
A small gathering hosted by Mrs. Gordon Vial and Mrs. Axel Carlson included Evelyn Carlson Thelma Jolliffe Irene Shin Marvella Ralle Marion Daniels Ruth Lathrop Edna Wilson Alice Lathrop Bernadine Stoulil Dorothy Lathrop Vera Jolliffe Betty Shimon Lili Daniels Mildred Olberding and four guests. The next meeting is scheduled at the home of Ruth Alice and Dorothy Lathrop on March 15.
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Irene Shimon
Fae
Evelyn Carlson
Appointment of Administrator in Altizer Estate
In Pocahontas County Iowa probate court the administrator Edward McCartan has been appointed and qualified to manage the estate of David Lincoln Altizer deceased. Creditors are instructed to present claims as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated February 24 1941.
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District Court OF
State OF
Iowa
Pocahontas County
David Lincoln Altizer
Edward If, McCartan
Building Costs And Lumber Prices Prompt Local Advice
The column notes small price hikes in lumber yet asserts no widespread cost rise for shingles, cement, and other building supplies. Readers are urged not to delay needed work, despite industry criticisms, and are informed that a car of Center ville lump coal will arrive tomorrow offering savings. A stray joke suggests motorists should avoid blame games after car accidents.
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E. C. Hoard
A. L. D. Club
Kerns
B. A. Kerns
Clarence Jensen
G. B
Palmer
E. A. Messinger
Mrs. Lee
Wsher Entertains Club
KS. K
Lee Fisher
M. R. Soth
Hattie Hauck
M. D. Anderson
Bridge Club
Justamere Bridge Club
Pine Room
Merrill Nicoson
C. R. Barry
Denzil Johnson
Frank Cornwell
Presbyterian Missionary Society
C. N. Boyce
Warren Stanley
J. H. Brinkman
L. A. Hansen
White Cross
Joseph McEwen
W.F. Schneck
C. J. Morrison
Grant Pollock
C. J. Boyce
Bon Ton Bridge Club
Fon Ton Bridge Club
E. P. Lomen
N. P. Olson
B. C. Rudolfson
Sorosis Club
F. E. Grant
L. M. Graham
Iola Fuller
R. G. Hunter
T. D. Jones
Francis Forey
Forey
Foreys
Plover
Walter Tiernan
Tiernan
Howard Bruce
William Tiernan
Milo Stoner
Merl Stoner
John Tiernan
Christina Nielsen and
Gilfert
Bernard Philp
Clarence. Kennedy
Francis Kennedy
Pomeroy
Frank Prieres
Weekly Letter
Algona Laundry and Dry Cleaners
Wold Hardware
Louis Stoulil
Ottosen
Margaret Struthers
R. B. Mather
Call Arrow Office
Savage
Genevieve Savage
Hans Nielsen
Alfalfa Kay
Elmer Peterson
James Dexter
Ware
Shirley Thornton
Wild Hay
Timothy
Sweet Clover
No. Rolfe
Reese Bros
J. H. McMichael
N. Rolfe
Ralph Kauffman
Joe Vavricka
Raymond L. Henderson
Havelock
Ceer
Vern Struthers
HeeHaw News
Centerville
Usrom
J.T. Grant & Son Better Lumber — Hotter Coal Builders’ Hardware Rolfe
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