Pocahontas Community Notes Celebrate 22nd Anniversary and Local Happenings
Pocahontas residents honor Mr. and Mrs. Tony Vodraska on their 22nd wedding anniversary with games and prizes. The town opens a new bowling alley in a former clothing store basement with two lanes and Brunswick equipment. Coach and school clubs hold events, showers, and visits as local theater and church activities continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
J. B. Pattee
New Brunswick Line
Funeral services held for infant Robert Dornath
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon for 7 month old Robert Dornath of Town City died February 2 at University Hospital. The Lutheran church in Gilmore City hosted the rites with burial in Liz ard cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dornath
Lawrence Dornath
University Hospital
Town City
Gilmore City
Lizard
Charles Lindeman
Joan Hynish
Lexington
Wentworth Military Academy
Robert Lindeman
Lindeman
Golden Hour Club
C. C. Johnson
Orie Heid
Lyal Nieman
Welcome All Sunday School
The
Methodist Church
Sew What Club Hosts a Thursday Afternoon Gathering
Mrs. Walter Lynch served as hostess to the Sew What club at her home Thursday afternoon. Invited guests included Mrs. Al Chase and Mrs. Robert McEwerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lynch
al Chase
Robert McEwerr
Mail rush knocks man out in hit with clothes line
Cyrus Lien of near Northwood was chasing the mail and ran into a clothes line which knocked him unconscious. He was found by bystanders and received first aid at the scene. Authorities reviewed the incident with no serious injuries reported.
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Cyrus Lien
Near Northwood
Services Held for Ezra A. Smith at Bradgate Church
Funeral services for Ezra A. Smith were held at the Bradgate Methodist church with Rev. W. K. Williams officiating. Pallbearers included Howard Richards and the Zeman family. music by a quartet from Humboldt and nearby. Smith born 1858 in Dallas county Iowa died Feb 4 1941 at 82 years 10 months 11 days. He married Lucy Hormell in 1887 and had daughters Leah Richards and Eva Zeman. survived by Lucy, seven grandchildren, and many relatives. The Rebekah lodge attended and friends gathered from several towns.
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John Richards
Howard Richards
Herman, Minn
Waldermer Heine
Pipestone
Minn
Will Toyias
John
Edwin Salisbury
Mildred
Hadley Smith
Des Moines
George Lovrien
Ernest Turnwall
Webb
S. F. Boyden
Humboldt
Ed Rickard
Rolfe
Harry Pisel
Emma Pisel
Florence Pisel
Annie Howe
Asa Tubbs
Gilmore City
Ezra Smith
Lewis and
Elizabeth Smith
Dallas County
Iowa
Bradgate
Kansas
Lucy Hormell
Eldorado
Kaw
Leah
Eva
Stuart
Humboldt County
Mr. Smith
Eva Zeman
Ottosen
Lucy
Friends Church
Stuart, Ia
God
Attend Shower in Humboldt
Mrs. Nels Larson, Mrs. Marie Peterson, Mrs. LeRoy Larson, and Mrs. Sam invite guests to a shower in Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Nels Larson
Marie Peterson
LeRoy Larson
Sam
Notice of Hearing on Establishment of Secondary RC District
The Pocahontas County Auditor announces a petition to establish a district to surface secondary roads. The hearing before the Board of Supervisors is set for 2 02 P M on February 18 1941 at the Court House in Pocahontas Iowa. All interested parties may appear and be heard. The petition relates to described parcels and adjacent railroad areas and names several landowners. Roy A Johnson is the County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
N, Pt
H. D. Brinkman S
SEA & Si
Melissa E
J. B. Leaming
EL Swin
Jd. D. Hollenbeck
Andrew
Roy L. Simonson
Jame
Iowa
Everel
J. H. Charlton
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Pocahontas
Real estate sale notice at Pocahontas court
Property of Wayne Blam described in township ranges to be offered at the courthouse office in Pocahontas Iowa at 1 50 PM February 18 1941 before H C Wiegman and Frank B Charlton. Interested parties may appear and be heard. Jan 30 1941 Fay Damborg et al H C Wiegman Frank B Charlton.
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Fay Damborg, ‘Et al
H. C. Wiegman
Frank B. Charlton
Humboldt Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Glen Nelson
Mrs Glen Nelson of Humboldt was honored at a bridal shower Saturday afternoon at the Humboldt Lutheran church. Attending were Christianson Mrs Willis Peterson Mrs N C Madsen and Miss Caroline Madsen with assisting hostesses including Mrs Nels Larson Mrs Marie Peterson Mrs LeRoy Larson and Mrs Sam Christianson.
Progress club meets at Inga McCreary home
The Progress club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Inga McCreary’s home. Esther Curry led the lesson Dolly Madison wife of President Madison. Refreshments served by the hostess. Guests included Mrs. Ferris Malcolm Gilmore City Mrs. L A Malcolm Mrs J E Hynds Mrs Ole Knutson Mrs Harley Knutson and Mrs Walter Larson. Next meeting set for Feb 20 at Mrs Roy Ellsworth’s home. Billie Watkins of Sioux City visited over the weekend at the Seaquist home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Inga McCreary
Dolly Madison
President Madison
Esther Curry
Ferris Malcolm
Gilmore City
L. A. Malcolm
J. E. Hynds
Ole Knutson
Harley Knutson
Walter Larson
Roy Ellsworth
Billie Watkins
Sioux City
al Seaquist
Birthday celebration at Mrs Larson’s home in tribute
Mrs Walter Larson hosted Friday afternoon friends for a birthday visit with gifts for the hostess. Miss Marjorie Cran, a Buffalo Center teacher, visited from Friday to weekend at the Cran home. The Rebekah lodge met Thursday at the J C O F hall with a social hour and refreshments after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Larson
Larson
Marjorie Cran
Buffalo Center
Wm. Cran
Rebekah Lodge
Seventh and eighth graders host birthday party at Gehrt home
A party for seventh and eighth grades took place Wednesday evening at the W. M. Gehrt home in honor of Orabell Gehrt Ana Lee Zeman and Roberta Reckard. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments served by Mrs. Gehrt Mrs. E M Zeman and Mrs. I Reckard.
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Gehrt
W. M. Gehrt
Orabell Gehrt
Analee Zeman
Roberta Reckard
Ghrt
E. M. Zeman
I. Reckard
Ole Knutson to take over Pilley Cream and Produce station
Ole Knutson will retire from drag and dairy work and take over the Pilley Cream and Produce station from Homer Marchant of Rolfe. He plans to open for business soon after mid month. Mr. Marchant was reference.
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Ole Knutson
Pilley
Homer Marchant
Rolfe
Mr. Marchant
Dickey family called to Des Moines for aunt illness
Beryl and Howard Dickey were called to Des Moines Friday due to their aunt Miss Minnie Wallace’s serious illness. The former remarried in Des Moines over the weekend. Dinner guests at the Duane Berge home included Carl Underberg and Margaret Lokerse, Mrs Martha Wallace, George Underberg, and others.
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Beryl
Howard Dickey
Des Moines
Minnie Wallace
Duane Berge
Carl Underberg
Livermore
Margaret Lokerse
West Bend
Martha Wallace
George Underberg
Sunday School Class Social At Lutheran Church
The junior and intermediate boys classes were entertained Sunday evening in the church basement by Mr. and Mrs. E M Zeman. The evening was spent socially and refreshments were served. Church services earlier Sunday were conducted by Anker Jensen, a student pastor from Blair Nebraska, who was accompanied by Miss Hanson of Council Bluffs Iowa.
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E. M. Zeman
Anker Jensen
Blair
Nebr
Jensen
Miss Hanson
Council Bluffs
Aid Group Meets Near Rutland
The N. W. group of the Lutheran Aid society met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Granting Brandhaij near Rutland. Attendees from here included Mrs. N. C. Madsen Miss Caroline Madsen Mrs. Thomas Kjeer Mrs. Sam Christianson Mrs. Magnus Larson and Mrs. Chris Sorenson. The next meeting will be Monday afternoon February 17 at the home of Mrs. Harry Jensen near Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
N. W
Lutheran Aid Society
Granting Brandhaij
N. C. Madsen
Caroline Madsen
Thomas Kjeer
Sam Christianson
Magnus. Larson
Chris. Sorenson
Harry Jensen
Birthday honors for Victor Madsen at N C Madsen home
Mr and Mrs Clarence Wiuff and family of Bode join Mr and Mrs Frank Wright and Mr and Mrs John Madsen and family to celebrate Victor Madsen's birthday at the N C Madsen home. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Thomas Jolliffe, Mr and Mrs Ray Jolliffe and son, Mr and Mrs Cecil Jolliffe and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Duane Jolliffe and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Wiuff
Bode
Frank Wright
John Madsen
N. C
Wedding guests attend Cooper anniversary at Rungboldt home
Attended on wedding anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Cooper in Rungboldt Saturday evening. Mig Dewey and family joined the gathering with other friends in a quiet celebration.
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Mig Deweyning
Atte
Wm. Cooper
Rungboldt
Christensen Entertains Lutherans at Home
Mr and Mrs Sam Christianson hosted members of the Lutheran choir Sunday evening with a supper and refreshments. The Luther League plans to meet at the Chris Sore home next evening. Mrs Clyde Kelsey visited in Anita then Plover. Al Seaquist returned to Carroll after a weekend at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Chinn
Anita
Ted Woodruff
Chinn
Mrs. Chinn
A. McEwen
Ward van Alstine
Plover
Dewey Howell
Ventura
Albert Hemerson
Sylvia Howell
Harper Daniels
Luther League
Chris Sore
Clyde Kelsey
Ellener
Don MeVicker
Clarion
al Seaquist
Sanedra MeVicker
Vist
Harold Williams
Sons
Livermore
Ne Larson
Carroll
P T A Program Delights With Student Performances
P T A met in the high school auditorium and presented a program led by Miss DeVine and Miss North with first to fourth grade teachers assisting. The show featured girls cornet solos by the Sextellar group, a playlet "February Days" by Harriett Gouger and children, folk dances from first and second grades, and tap dancing. Lunch followed served by the school faculty.
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Pegram
Miss DeVine
Miss North
Miss Anderson
Sextellar Cornet
Harriett Gouger
Blanch Wallace
Robert
Naeye
Anthony Council Grants Free Lights for December
At the January Anthony town council meeting officials voted to waive the light bill for the month of December as a belated Christmas present.
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Anthony
Swapped Ministers Surprise Tract Churchgoers
Tract churchgoers found their Sunday routine disrupted when local ministers swapped pulpits for the day. Confusion arose as worshipers were unsure if they were in the right church.
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Vodraskas
Tony Vodraska
Kathrine Boozell
Clarence Rudolph
George Alig
Francis Slattery
Roy Bichler
Bill Alig
Howard Sheely
al Vodraska
Donald Francis
Palmer
Clem Alig
Fonida
Sacred Heart
Remsen
St. Mary’s
H. C. Stitt
Davenport
A. C. Vernon
Ben Elsen
John Svejda
Bill Svejda
Arlene
Manson
Dorothy Svej‘da
Leonard Stoulil
Havelock
Edward Albrecht
Mear Clare
Roy Johnson
Fort Des Moines
Verlin Swisher
Fonda
Joseph Gehrig
Albert City
Adrian Harrold
Cletus Thoma
Pp. T. A
Parent Teachers’ Association of the Sacred Heart School
Holy Name Hall
BE. R. Donohoe
W. B. Linnan
Henry Hoffert
George Kirchner
Marian Hoffert
Mallard
Alvin Jolliffe
Alberta Hoffert
Royal
Orville Beck
Herman Hemker
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Aloha Club
Eric Carlson
George Peters, Jr
Vriday
Peters
Randall Harris
W. W. Harris
168Th Infantry
Town National Guard
Villisea
J. R. Grant
Pocahontas High School
Francis Henry
Raymond Plants
Grant
Indians
Park Kauffman
Joseph Schoofs
W. F. Brinkman
C. B. Cook
A. C. Shimon
C. W. Cavanaugh
Florida
Dan O'Brien
O'Brien
Kay Frances
J. W. Bartosh
Contract Bridge
E. J. Schmuecker
Arthur McCartan
Charles Nieman
McCartans
McCartan
Henry Javorsky
Ralph Javorsky
Milwaukee
Wis
Henry Deheck
Leo Shors
Helen Deheck
John Kakacek
Javorsky
Lucille Deheck
Alaskan Industries
Phoenix Club
I. H. Brokaw
A. L. Thornton
Fretta Pattee
Brokaw
O. P. Malcolm
Isabelle Ralston
Josephine Posakony
Alaska
J. F. O’brien
Ezra A. Smith
Bradgate Church
Humboldt Lodge
Persis Sandbeck
Moville
Martin Shufter
Glidden
C. A. Kinseth
Kinseth
Carroll Kinseth
Jefferson
Thora Brekken
S. M. Kinseth
Maple Lawn
M. C. Kinseth
Leser ‘Ange
Roy A. Johnson
Wayne Blam
Wy Vv
Mrs. McCreary
S. S
Poland
China
H. F. Olerich
Gladstone
Echo
Spencer
Dynamite
Illinois
Spener
Golden King
Nebraska
Farrow
H. F. Olerich & Sons
Rolfe, Iowa
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