Legislature Adjournment Sparks Salary Debate In Iowa
The Iowa legislature adjourned from Feb 22 to Mar 4 with full pay for a nine day recess. Arch McFarland backed the plan, cut to about four days by amendment, resulting in a 538 538 tie. The article cites views on pay, public service, and honesty, noting campaigns and upcoming senatorial bids by Marion K E Anderson and possible candidacy shifts by Brookhart and Dickinson. It also highlights weather forecasts, pioneer hardships, and school events including junior class activities and Burns study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Arch McFarlane
Arch
Des Moines
Marion KE. Anderson
Clinton
U. S
Anderson
Dickinson
Brookhart
Tawa
Past Due Subscription Notice Urgently Seeks Payment
A local notice requests overdue subscribers to remit a dollar or two to settle accounts. It emphasizes the need for funds and urges prompt payment to avoid further action.
Humor winner crowned in Pocahontas declamatory contest
Lucile Myersen won first place in the humorous division at the County Declamatory Contest in Pocahontas with the reading Widow's Mites on Wednesday evening February 30. Gwendolyn Nelson took third in the oratorical class. Pocahontas claimed first in oratorical and dramatic classes, while Laurens Ware and UD MTL contestants did not win firsts. RFES March school calendar lists events from March 1 to March 30 including musical contests, tournaments, and meetings. Rolfe-Bode basketball pep meeting featured Billy McIntire as MC from a soup box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deehan
Lucile Myersen
Pocahontas
Gwendolyn Nelson
Laurens
Ware
UD Mtl
RFES
Gilmore City
Cedar Falls
Rolfe
Mason City
R.H.S
Billy McIntire
Bode
Jumping Jacks Friday Night Mar 1
Struthers and Bobbie Riches praised the Jump ling Jacks lineup for Friday night Mar 1. The program lists John Wiegman Carl Double Eugene Sennett Christibell Bregotti Happy Learned Cleo Hansen Eldon Cox Rosemary Sandvig Marjorie Ann Jones Vera DeVaul Darrell Watts Sally Webb. Kindergarten pupil Lois Jean Cameron was absent all week due to illness. Five children who can count and write figures to 100 are Shirley Fuller Lillian Vickers Donald Jean Foust Richard Harris and Mary Guess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wiegman
Carl Double
Eugene Sennett
Christibell Bregotti
Happy Learned
Cleo Hansen
Eldon Cox
Rosemary Sandvig
Marjorie Ann Jones
Vera DeVaul
Darrell Watts
Sally Webb
Lois Jean Cameron
Shirley Fuller
Lillian Vickers
Donald Jean Foust
Richard Harris
Mary Guess
Card of Thanks for care and floral offerings after mother’s funeral
I wish to thank the friends who assisted in the care of my dear mother during her illness who called upon her and helped to cheer her during the long months of helplessness who sent floral contributions to her funeral or who in any way assisted at ab finn 1 Te Luneral.
Happenings at Havelock in Nearby Towns
Local notes report O J Bowyer’s Des Moines trip, Rev C L Day driving a late model Ford V 8, and visits by Joe Bell, Deputy Gilchrist, George Price, and others. Health concerns include Mrs Jas DeVaul seeking hospital observation, while Mrs Burl Neal lies seriously ill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Bowyer
Des Moines
Rev. C. L. Day
Joe Bell
Mallard
W. C. Gilchrist
Pocahontas
George Price
Plover
Jas. DeVaul
Rolfe
Birthday party honor for Rose Lou Randolph turning five
Mrs Will Randolph entertained a group of little girls at her home on Thursday afternoon to celebrate Rose Lou Randolphs fifth birthday. Guests included Kay Whitmer Betty Huseby Geraldine Herschel Phyllis Phillips Mary McVey and Bonnie Lou Eno. The children played games and Rose Lou received many nice gifts. Refreshments were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Randolph
Rose Lou
Kay Whitmer
Betty Huseby
Geraldine Herschel
Phyllis Phillips
Mary McVey
Bonnie Lou Eno
Havelock Ladies Aid Society Meeting Detailed
A very interesting and instructive gathering of the Havelock Ladies Aid Society took place Thursday afternoon in the church social parlor. Members discussed upcoming charitable activities and shared reports on ongoing community support efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Ladies Aid Society
Quilt Block Contest Achieves 280 Pieces in City Society
Members turned in thirty seven blocks and about $170 in cash to the society. A contest rewarded the largest number of pieces on a 12 inch block with Myra B. C Boysen at 280 pieces. After the session, a lunch was served by a committee including Mrs. M. G. Herschel and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra
B. C Boysen
M. G. Herschel
G. L. Cornwell
Lloyd Emory
Earl Sandy
Henry Edge
Blizzard Strikes Town Blocks Roads, School Canceled
A fierce blizzard Sunday piled heavy snow into large drifts, blocking highways and sideroads around the town. Local schools canceled sessions due to the hazardous road conditions across the district.
Farewell Party for Classens Before Move
Members of the local American Legion Post and Auxiliary held a farewell gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Remus Classen. The event featured games and social time followed by an excellent lunch. The Classens plan to move to a farm near Spencer this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Remus Classen
Kill Kare Klub Hosts Valentine Party for Members
Members of the Kill Kare Klub and their husbands gathered Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Dale Williams home for a St Valentine’s party. The group enjoyed a cards session followed by a delicious lunch served by Mrs. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kill Kare Klub
Dale Williams
Jay Phillips Resigns From Local Telegraph Office
Jay Phillips resigns from his post overseeing the local telephone exchange effective April 10 after a year’s tenure and recent re election to a second year. The move ends his leadership of the city’s telecom operations and prompts replacement considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Phillips
Havelock PTA Meeting Showcased Alumni Plays
A large turnout at the Havelock Parent-Teacher Association gathering in the school auditorium last Wednesday raised about 21 dollars. Alumni showcased two one act plays Come Out of It Again and When the Wife's Away under director Fred Smalik with colonial dances and musical numbers between acts. Hostesses provided refreshments after the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P T. A
Havelock Parent-Teacher Association
Havelock School
Fred Smalik
All Day Meeting of Helping Hand Circle Held at Mrs Olin Young Home
A splendid all day meeting of the Helping Hand Circle took place Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Olin Young with Mrs. Wm. Bishop assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Young
Wm. Bishop
Social Luncheon Note Amid Flawed Telegraphed Text
A garbled social notice mentions a luncheon, a covered dish event, and a social gathering with illness noted. Names and specific details are unreadable, leaving only fragments about attendance and health concerns.
Ladies Auxiliary Card Party At Legion Post
Five Hundred party hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion 171420 at Leo All Thursday evening. Two tables filled with 500 players. Mrs. OT Koe high, Mrs Pearl Micaa top in ladies scoring. Men led by Chas Ha wi high and Wilbur Ellaworth low. Red cardboard hatchets and cherry Reese domina tions. Notables present included Mr and Mrs H N Ham Rolfe, Mr and Mrs George Ando, Miss ran mee, Mrs Claude A Laugh, Harold Fiases, lunch served, committee Wilbur Ellsworth Cadle Rondehitt A Crawford Christ Malt Sieh Zahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxili Post
The
American Legion
Leo
OT Koe
Pearl Micaa
Chas
Hawi
Low
Wilbur Ellaworth
Hee
Iss
H. N. Ham Rolfe
George Ando
Claude
Harold Justin
Wilbur Ellsworth
Cadle Rondehitt
A. Craward
Christ Malt
Sieh Dire
Zahn
Church Night at Methodist Church Program Highlights
A Friday evening Church Night at the Methodist church featured a community singing, readings by Bernice Weishaar and Marvella Ralle, vocal and violin solos by local performers, a flag dialogue, and a closing Star Spangled Banner. After the program, attendees moved to church social rooms for refreshments provided by the Helping Hand Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ameren
John Whitman
Bernice Weishaar
Emory Johnson
Havelock Methodist Church Notes Pastor Day
Havelock Methodist Church invites all, especially those unaffiliated, to attend Sunday School Morning Worship and Epworth League services. The schedule outlines activities for the coming week with a welcoming offer to all who seek worship, encouragement, and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Methodist Church
C. L. Day
Epworth League Dee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. John
Polk
Carlton Belt
Towa
Pocahontas County
Humboldt and Pocahontas County
Evans
Miss McNee
Rh.s
Robert Burns
Eldon Obrecht
Mendelssohn
Wanda Sroufe
Afton
Miss Marcum
Audrey Russell
Mar. 1
Humboldt
Peck
Washington
Audrey
Beverly Grant
Joan Graves
Patricia Jeffries
Alvin Riches
Frances Phillips
Viola Young
Mary Thomas
Janet Thompson
Beryl White
Edward
G. B. Palmer
T. D. Jones
C. W. Liefkin
Savage
Lester Leserman, M. D
Petersons
W. W. Ream
G. A. Everson
Beam & Everson Physicians and Surgeons
Grant Street
Rolefe
Kenneth P. Hunter
M. D
Havelock
Carl J. White
Optometrist
Isex
Robert Bruce
Reet
Savage Block
I. M. Giatam
K. P
Rolpe
L. W. Kennedy
N. G. Lokerse
A. O. Boughton
Nagile Grove
J. M. Bush
Telephone
R.H.S. Arrowlet
Chevrolet
Struthers
Bobbie Riches
Te Luneral
Elmer Larson
Calvin Hergom
Eileen
Dickens
Henry Buck
Maxine George
Leland Williams
Wess Mason
Epworth League
Donovan Miller
Orin Miller
Chicago
Mia Claussen
LeRoy
George Gist
K. P. Hunter
Burl Neal
Ladies’ Aid Meeting
Fisher
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit
Mich
G. M.A.C
General Motors
Rolfe Auto Company
Rolfe, Iowa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!