County Farm Bureau appoints Maake stad as county agent
The Pocahontas County Farm Bureau appoints W. T. Maakestad as county agent starting March 1 to tackle seed corn and related agricultural issues. He will compile figures, test surplus corn, and coordinate with those needing help, supported by a proposed $2,000 yearly budget funded by dues.
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Pocahontas
Buronce
W. T. Maaketad
Farm Bureau
Plover
Laurens
Rolfe
C. P. Lathrop
Iowa State College
Iowa
Washington
Lathrop ‘Bays
Rolfe Racing Association Sets July 4 Meet Plans
The Rolfe Racing Association held its annual meeting at The Scenic Theatre and approved reports. A July 4 speed meet is planned with potential additional day and a solid treasury supports a strong event. Directors elected: Chas B Bowen Wm M Obrecht C J Johnson C J White Jas Fox W A Spence. Officers named: President C S Bowen Vice President D I Alberts Secretary Marion Bruce Treasurer C J White.
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Rolfe Racing Association
Scenic Theatre
Chas. B. Bowen
Wm. M. Obrecht
C. ¢. Johnson
C. J. White
Jas. Fox
W. A. Spence
C. 8. Bowen
D. I. Alberts
Marion Bruce
Bring Back That Flour
P Malcolm appointed Food Administrator for Pocahontas county with no pay. First bulletin enforces wheat flour substitutes and rye flour classification after March 3. Residents with excess flour must return sacks to dealers. All prior flour sales nullified. War needs warrant stricter food controls. Moral: raise more wheat and plant more acreage.
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P. Malcolm
Pocahontas County
Malcolm
America
Farmers Buy Fine Hogs at Mason Duroc Sale
A local delegation led by A. P. White, Art Vaughn, Kenneth Squiree, and Robert Ives attended the I. N. Mason Duroc Jersey sale in Webster City last Friday. The first four members purchased six head, aiming to bring top quality bloodlines into the community.
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Webster City
I. N. Mason
Duroc Jersey
A. P. White
Art Vaughn
Kenneth Squiree
Robert Ives
H. K. Squires
Will Peterson
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev R D Echlin Pastor
Prayer meeting this Thursday evening at eight oclock at the Manse. The evening meetings next Sunday will be with the Methodist congregation.
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Presbyterian Church Notes
R. D. Echlin
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau Plans March Meeting
The Pocahontas County Farm Bureau schedules a 4:30 PM meeting in Pocahontas on March 6 to complete the bureau’s organization and adopt a constitution and by laws. Members are urged to be present and prompt.
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Pocahontas County
Two Big Events at High School Auditorium in Pocahontas County
Laurens High and Rolfe High meet in a county champion ship debate at the Laurens Rolfe high school auditorium Friday March 1 at eight o clock. Admission 26 and 35 cents. Rolfe to host 100 to 160 visiting pupils with lodging provided by locals. Vernon Sharp lead Rolfe’s team from Pocahontas Humboldt Gilmore City Laurens Ruthven West Bend Milford Emmetsburg Sanborn. Event aims to crown western Iowa county rep for state contest in Oelwein in May.
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Laurens High
Rolfe High
Pocahontas County
Fonda
Pocahontas
Laurens
Rolfe
E. D. Bloom
Vernon Sharp
Vernon
Prominent Young Couple Wed in Rolfe Church
Prominent Canadian expeditionary soldier Lieut. D. C. Kent and Omaha educator Miss Wilma Bruce wed quietly at the Presbyterian church in Rolfe on February 21. The couple, who met as students in Rolfe, plan likely separation if Kent is recalled to active duty, with Mrs. Kent remaining in Omaha for the war’s duration.
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D. C. Kent
Het Kent
J. B. Kent
Rolfe High School
University of Pennsylvania
Edmonton
Canada
England
France
Intelligence Department
Calgary
Bruce
Omaha
Kent
Hampshire Hampshire Week Sets Pigs in Pigs Sales Next Week
Hampshire hog breeders E. M. Wilcox and H. N. Wheeler prepare for major sow sales on March 4 and March 6. Wilcox promotes his third annual sale with sows bred to a valued boar, some priced around $1 000. Wheeler, of Lake township, brings a first public sale afterward, trusted for breed judgment and backed by Hampshire leaders. Both sales attract top breeders seeking quality stock.
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Hampshire
Wilcox
Wheeler
Lake Township
Hampshire Association
Seaman Farm Sold For Outlying Acreage North of Town
Old Seaman trades river farm at edge of town for land on southern edge 68 Minnesota north of Lake. Frank rents the new place and takes possession.
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Seaman
Seamans
Minnesota
Lake
Frank
Woman's Club Meeting Honors Patriotism and War Work
The Woman's Club gathered at the K of P hall on Friday February 22 for a patriotic program led by Mrs Robi Bruce and attended by a growing membership. Highlights included a Redpath Lyceum Bureau sketch, vocal solos by Miss Stark and Miss Ireland, and papers on patriotism and women's war roles. The group adjourned to meet March 29 at 2 30 PM and invites prospective members.
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Mattie ‘Trick
Woman's Club
K. of P. Hall
Robi. Bruce
Political Equality Department
Sieffin
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Sioux City
Fae W. McEwen
J. Russell McIntirelear
J. K. Lemon
McIntire
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
America
Misa Stark
Amy Ireland
Fritz Kreisler
Mable
Wanted Supervisor Candidate for Northeast District
The northeast district will elect a supervisor this fall. Robert Klein, the present official, says he does not want another term and cannot afford it. He has served six years and, though not pleasing everyone, rendered conscientious service. The paper urges canvassing to find willing candidates to fill an important office.
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Robert Klein
Klein
Patriotic Meeting Highlights Rolfe Sunday Evening
Rolfe held a Presbyterian church patriotic gathering on Washingtons birthday featuring the Glee Club, a male quartet, and readings. The event unfurled Old Glory and a service flag while Mrs Mae Ma Ewen spoke on Red Cross work and the flag’s meaning abroad.
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Rolfe
Presbyterian Church
Washington
Presbyterian
George Washington
Misa Josephine Ferkin
J. Russell McIntire
C. H. Moon
H. H. Brigham
Harrias Thomas
Lottie Green
Rev. Echlin
C. 8
Burnette
Joshua
Moses
DeWayne Thomas
Glee Club
Miss Islea Olerich Tead
New York Harbor
Isabelle Bruce
Red Cross
Mae Ma Ewen
Cuba
Germany
Jerald Moon
Virgil Hancher
State University
Hancher
Virgil
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North
Hampshire Hog Sales
Woman's ‘Club
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