Plover Red Cross Elects Officers and Prepares Refugee Garments
The Plover Red Cross met in the library to elect officers and board members. Mrs. J H Pollock was chosen president with a full slate of officers and board. Volunteers organize knitting and sewing for refugees using yarn and heavy wool for dresses and sweaters for girls aged 8 to 10, with labeling and packing supervised by chapter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Red Cross
J.H. Pollock
A. P. Comer
C. E. Miller
L. E. Garlock
Wm. Meim
R. E. DuBois
QO. Beneke
A. L. Snyder
Wm. McKim
IL. E. ‘Garlock
Mervin Iler
W. John Pollock
W. H. Henderson
H. O. Beneke
GC. FE. Miller
Tragic death of Nadene Sattern reported near Plover
Nadene Sattern, 17, daughter of a north of Plover and east of Mallard family, was found shot Sunday afternoon. A shotgun lay beside her. Coroner from Palo Alto County attended and the undertaker conveyed the body to West End. No suicide motive found yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadene Sattern
Plover
Mallard
Rendy
Palo Alto County
West End
Moving is the job for many families this week
A long list details moving assignments for residents and farms across multiple towns. Ed Nolte heads to Eagle Grove while others shift to farms and rooms in various houses, with several relocations around Graettinger Fenton Swea City and nearby areas. Social visits and a farewell dancing party at Emmet Bendixen’s mark a busy period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Nolte
Eagle Grove
F. J. Forey
John Henderson
Stewart Seeley
Postin
Sterling Simonson
A.M. Simonson
Pat O’neall
George Heathman
William Horsmans
Fenton
Worth Nunnamakers
Graettinger
Clarence Pringles
Plover
American Legion Auxiliary Meets at Mrs. Bush Home
The American Legion auxiliary met at Mrs. J. M. Bush's home on Friday February 21. Mrs. Ella Mae Cowan of Laurens spoke on American ism and youth, while county chairwoman Mrs. Wm. Fagan of Laurens discussed national defense. A two course lunch followed and several visitors attended. Mr. and Mrs. C P. Lathrop of Rolfe visited S. T. Grove and Mrs. Ida Forney. Mr. Grove will turn 88 on Wednesday February 26. Mrs. Wallace Bruner hosted Third Ward ladies in honor of neighbors moving away. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Enge visited relatives in Eagle Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
J. M. Bush
Ella Mae Cowan
Laurens
Wm. Fagan
Perrigo
C P. Lathrop
Rolfe
S. T. Grove
Ida Forney
Grove
Wallace Bruner
Third Ward
Earl Firking
Gerald Foust
Alvin Enge
Eagle Grove
Plutocrats Meet at A G Heathman Home
Sunday gathering of the Plover plutocrats took place at the residence of A G Heathman. Attendees discussed local affairs and social obligations during the private meeting at Heathman residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plutocrats
Plover
A. G. Heathman
Heathmans Host Sunday Dinner and Visits Across Iowa
Sunday evening events include Misg Rector Arnold Enge and Phayne Heathman hosting. Roger and Phayne Heathman refereed a district girls basketball tournament in Rock Falls. Mrs Warren Heathman and Marlys of Ames visited. Norma Ferguson plans business school in Fort Dodge while working in Des Moines and Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Phayne Heathman
Rock ‘Falls
Warren Heathman
Marlys
Ames
Heathman
Warren
Norma Ferguson
Elizabeth Northrup
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
W. L. Wilson
Couple Mary Studer and Edward Nolte Wed in Mallard
Mary Studer daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross Studer married Edward Nolte at 9 A M Wednesday Feb 19 in Mallard Catholic church attended by Olive Studer and Phillip Nolte. After the ceremony guests enjoyed a breakfast at Hotel Kermore Emmetsburg and plan a home on a farm near Hagel Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Studer
Ross Studer
Edward Nolte
Mallard
Olive Studer
Phillip Nolte
Mr. Nolte
E. W. Meredith
Teas Fund church rebuilds and local life notes
Methodists sponsor several teas to raise funds for rebuilding the church. Social teas were hosted by Henderson, Jones, Miller and others this and prior weeks. Granville trip marked a 20th wedding anniversary. A baby girl was born to Everett and wife with nurse Ise bminger attending. Marion Baker’s grandfather died near Curlew. Pocahontas girls beat Plover 50 to 36. boys edged 34 to 25 in season finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heathman
Mary
Granville
Everett Burns
Iseminger
Marion Baker
Curlew
Plover Methodist Church Urges Day of Compassion Offering
Plover Methodist Church calls a Day of Compassion next Sunday to raise one million dollars for a social and spiritual ministry. Funds aid boys in U S army training camps, relief to war stricken missions in China and Europe, and support British Methodist missionary work. Envelopes will be mailed. sermons focus on The Meaning of Compassion. Epworth League resumes at 7 p.m. inviting high school students and older to attend. Lent services continue each Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Methodist Church
E. Redmayne
Tepworth League
Methodist Church
United States
China
Europe
British Methodist Church
Relatives Honor Ray Jolliffe on 25th Anniversary
A gathering at the Jolliffe home celebrated Ray and wife on their 25th wedding anniversary. Relatives hosted a social evening with refreshments and a memento gift. Out of town guests included William Cooper Humboldt Frank Hundermark Bode and Ella Campbell Ottosen. Lorraine Isacson traveled to Storm Lake for work at the Sugar Bowl candy kitchen. Hazel Harris, Buena Vista College student, spent the weekend at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradgate
Ray Jolliffe
Lorraine Isacson
Storm Tuake
Sugar Bowl
Hazel Harris
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Mothers and Teachers group discusses Movies at school house
The Mother-Teacher study group met at the school house after dismissal Tuesday. Miss Sanbeck and Mrs. George Wolcott presented the Movies topic. Teachers served refreshments.
Women in Literature topic at Progress club meeting
The Progress club met Thursday at Mrs. Roy Ellsworth's home with fifteen members. Mrs. George Wolcott presented Dorothy Thompson's life and work. Guests included Mrs. Fred Chinn and Dorothy Wright. Next meeting on March 6 will be the annual gathering at Mrs. Bernard Jacobs's home. Progressive 500 results crowned Miss Caroline Madsen high for ladies and Victor Madsen for men. Low scores went to Mrs. T. S. Clark and Dr. J. E. Hynds. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Isacson of Rolfe. Lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanbeck
George Wolcott
Harl Olson
Veda Lanning
Doris Gehrt
Miss Brekken
Donald Naeve
Berniece Larson
Albert Seaquist
Berniece Staecker
Miss Dannatt
Miss Anderson
Kinkai
Progress Club
Roy Ellsworth
Dorothy Thompson
Fred Chinn
Anita
Dorothy Wright
Bernard Jacobs
Hans Isacson
Caroline Madsen
Victor Madsen
T. S. Clark
J. E. Hynds
Fred Nelson
Ray Isacson
Rolfe
Wlunch
Rebekah Lodge Plans Benefit Card Party and Programs
The Rebekah Lodge met in the I. C. O. F. hall on Thursday to set a benefit card party for which committees were appointed by noble grand Mrs. Mattie Henderson. A short patriotic program followed by Miss Caroline Madsen and Mrs. Abbie Olson preceded refreshments by Mrs. Grace Cran and Mrs. Emma Niemier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
I. C. O. F. Hall
Mattie Henderson
Caroline Madsen
Abbie Olson
Grace Cran
Emma Niemier
Lester Olson
Morningside College
Sioux City
Henry Olson
Humboldt
Russell Johnson
Johnson
Margaret Wolcott
Boston
George Wolcott
Union Services Planned by West Bend P E and M E Churches
Pastors from the Presbyterian and Methodist churches of West Bend Rolfe and Plover will hold union services. In Plover the service will take place at the Presbyterian church with Rev McDowell of West Bend Methodist church preaching the sermon on Wednesday March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian and Methodist Churches
West Bend
Rolfe and
Plover
Presbyterian Church
McDowell
Lent midweek joint services announced by churches
The Presbyterian and Methodist churches of Plover Rolfe and West Bend announce special Lent services held weekly on Wednesday at 7 30 p m beginning this week. Sunday school at 10 30 a m Divine worship at 11 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Rolfe
West Bend
Wedding anniversary honored at Christianson home
Social note lists numerous weekend visits and dinners around Gilmore City. Guests include Jens Mickkelson Chicago Andrew Jensen Marshall Minn Mike Christianson Milroy Minn Louie Larson Vesta Minn Jim Jensen Estherville Ia Robert Rutgers Rolfe Richard Christianson families. Dr. T. S. Clark hosts seven oclock dinner and bridge with Ferris Malcolm Gilmore City Dr. B Poundstone Edward Lehnus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
E. O Wolcott
Gilmore City
Sam Christianson
Jens Mickkelson
Chicago
Andrew Jensen
Marshall
Minn
Mike Christianson
Milroy
Louie Larson
Vesta
Jim Jensen
Estherville
Robert Rutgers
Rolfe
Richard Christianson
Christianson
W. H. Stock
Humboldt
L. A. Malcolm
Leo Fuller
Nagle Grove
Paul Cooksey
Cedar Falls
James Cooksey
N. E. Higby
Cooksey
Vail, Ia
Martin Shupfter
Glidden
C. A. Kinseth
Ames
Ted Woodruff
Norma Sue
Anita
F. C. Chinn
Forrest Wilson
Plover
Harriett Gouge
Corwith
Lester Olson
Carroll Kinseth
Jefferson
Chris Mickkelson
Ferris Malcolm
EB. Poundstone
Edward Lehnus
Wolcott Family Dinner Guests Highlight Local Visits
A large gathering at the George Wolcott home in Rolfe featured Mr. and Mrs. EB Wolcott, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wolcott, and others from Gilmore City and Boston. Attendees included Jennie Bryarly in Humboldt and Earl Seavers en route to Fort Dodge National Guard duty. Local birthdays noted for Fred Nelson and Otis Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolcott
Ray Wolcott
Gilmore City
Margaret Wolcott
Boston
Mass
Willard Hammond
Ringsted, Inn
George Wolcott
A. E. Olson
Lester
Frank Carlton
Lee
Rolfe
Ed O’donnell
Dean
Humboldt
Jennie Bryarly
Earl Seavers
Camp Clairbourne
Louisiana
Fort Dodge National
J. I. Hynds
Des Moines
Harrison Knapp
Plover
Earl Kilbourn
West Bend
Mike Gehrt
Margaret Lokerse
Martha Wallace
T. S. Clark
J. E. Hynds
Fred Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Otis Cook
Ackerman Sentenced in Larceny of Motor Vehicle Case
Mrs Katherine Ackerman of Algona was sentenced for larceny of a motor vehicle after seeking to attend a dance. The case outcome reflects a court decision and identifies the involved parties and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Ackerman
Algona
Home Economists Sign for National Defense
Iowa works with 1000 towns to register trained home economists through the American Home Economies Association. The plan aims to identify women with specialized training for emergency or defense needs, focusing on leadership in local communities and not requiring compulsory registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
American Home Economies Association
Eeith M. Sanderlin
Rosalind L. Simon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Plover Red Cross
Mervindler
Burl Houck
Nevada
R. E. Houck
Fred ‘Chinn
A. McEwen
George L. Pirie
Ward van Alstine
Harry Hilton
Havelock
Clarence Sroufe
Marvin Sroufe
W. H. Sroufe
Emmet Bendixens
Johnny Nielson
Humboldt County
H. Q
Beneke
Palmer
Gerd Beneke
Misg
Arnold Enge
Studer-Nolte
J. J. Pavik
Mary Hallman
Willis Pavik
Pocahontas
Willing Workers Society
B. B. Hubbell
C. E. Hancher
Ricard Peterson
Levert Swanson
C. W. Braginton
J. H. Pollock
Jennie Pollock
W. S. Hendricks
Worster
Hendricks
T. R. Jones
Henderson
Ier
Nicol
Edna Henderson
Meredith
Glasco
Ray Jolliffes
T.S. Clark
Irs Oy
Wood's Hatchery
Rolye, Iowa
Cura
FORD
Plymouth
Rolfe, Iowa
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