Ex Tortion Charges Hit Farmer West of Dodge
Dodge Messenger reports two ex employees of a Webster City farming operation charged with extortion. George Johnson and another man allegedly extorted about 1600 dollars in goods from elderly Hokontas County farmer John Witt, including livestock, cash, a car, and equipment. They were held in county jail and moved toward preliminary hearing in Pocahontas. Authorities traced stolen cattle to a Webster City sale, where proceeds were about 260 dollars, with Johnsons arriving later to claim receipts. The case involved multiple counties and a statewide investigation.
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Rn Dodge Messenger
John Witt
Ahantas County
George Johnson
Pocanas
Johnson Merly
Webster City
Johnson
Win
Johnsons
Hu- Kapsch
A. ‘Carmichael
Witt
Kapsch
Ming
Pocahontas
Hamilton Ay
Pocahontas Ring
Webster
James Ley
O’malley
M Dodge
Estate Contest Settled in Jas F Toy Estate Case
A court resolving the estate dispute of the late Jas F Toy, Sioux City banker, awards his daughter in law $150,000, releasing claims to the estate. The Toy banks operated in Pocahonta City for years, with locations in Fonda and Varina.
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Jas. F. Toy
Sioux City
Garfield Go Getters Meet Saturday
The Garfield Go Getters girls club will meet at the Hosier home next Saturday after Mt. Jan. 8. The program includes a call, a secretary’s report, a president’s welcome, music by Mary Beth Brinkman, an observation by Mary Beret Brinkman, a courtesy talk by Lor i Sherman, and a demonstration by Beverly DeWolf.
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Garfield Go Getters
the Hosier
Stephen Foster
Histi
Mary Beth Brinkman
Mary Beret Brinkman
Lori Sherman
Beverly DeWolf
Closing-out sales planned at multiple farms in January
The article notes sales planned by several farmers: iels Nielsen will close out at the farm near Bradgate on January 12, McKim will hold a sale at his farm near Plover on January 20, and Melson has set January 1 as the date for his farm sale.
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Iels Nielsen
Ele
Bradgate
Ut McKim
Plover
Ae Ev
Ec Melson
Rhoda Lothian Dies at 89 in Pocahontas
Mrs Rhoda Lothian longtime Pocahontas resident dies Tuesday morning at 89. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm at the Methodist church with Rev C W Tompkins officiating. Burial will follow in Clin-Ati cemetery. She leaves two sons Bert of Cedar and other relatives.
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Fieal
Rhoda i
Promotion Club Talks on Safety Council
Promotion club members met at a Thursday luncheon to discuss the Safety Council. Local chairman C. B. Bowen outlined the council’s setup and plan to reduce accidents by promoting driver safety. Membership costs 50 cents, with 10 cents to the state and 40 cents kept locally for improvements such as fixing corners and adding road signs. Each member receives a safety emblem for the rear license plate. Henry L. Sawyer presided. James Sennett was named next luncheon chairman with G. S. Shriner to lead the following meeting.
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Safety Council
C. B. Bowen
Arrow
Mrs. R. S. Mather Celebrates Birthday at 79
Mrs. R. S. Mather marked her birthday with a New Year turkey dinner for 57 relatives. Guests included Robert Seaman of Tacoma and many Bradgate area families. A daughter baked the cake and chrysanthemums were given, highlighting her long passion for flowers.
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R. S. Mather
George Ham
Robert Seaman
Tacoma, Wash
Fred Johnson
Edward
St. Paul
Minn
Marshall Neujant
Buffalo, Minn
Will Mather
Swea City
D. Davis
Fort Dodge
Allen Heathman
Plover
Clyde Kelsey
Ronald Hoag
Severn Arney
Jennings
Bradgate
Reed Seaman
Ramona Nelson Weds John Enns in New Year's Day Union
Miss Ramona Nelson of Ann Arbor Michigan wed John Enns of Detroit Michigan in a New Year’s Day ceremony at the Nelson home near Bradgate. A double ring ceremony featured an improvised altar with ferns and yellow tapers. The bridal party included Harriett Damberg as maid of honor and Mary Le Nelson as ring bearer. The Rev C W Tompkins officiated with George Neufeld as best man. Attendants wore flowers and the reception followed with a three tier cake.
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Ramona Nelson
Ann Arbor
Mich
John Enns
Detroit
Fred Nelson
Bradgate
Annette Sheel
Barrington
Ilinois
Amy Ireland
Mendelssohn
Harriett Damberg
Mary le Nelson
C. W. Tompkins
Rolfe Methodist Church
George Neufeld
Gretna
Ontario
Canada
Miss Sheel
Miss Ireland
Rolfe Basketball Squad Wins Two More Contests
Rolfe extended its winning streak to six by beating Gowrie 36 to 24 on the local floor last Friday. Rudolfson scored 27 points, including 12 field goals and 8 free throws, while Gowrie center Telleen fought tough. Rolfe 55 to 81 over Rockwell City the following Tuesday featured Rudolfson with 24 points and Cornwell adding 18.
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Rolfe
Gowrie
Telleen
Rudolfson
Marine
Watts
Magnusson
Gowrie- Paton
Gowrie Seconds
Ferden
Patton
Christenson
Johnson
Hauser
Drayer
Cornwell
Smith
McKinstry
Ft. Dodge
Rockwell City
Eagle-eyed
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Shriner Family Plans Four Week South Visit
G. S. Shriner and daughter Mrs. Warren D. Ives with Jo Ann Shriner and Junior Daniels left early Monday for the south. They will take Junior home to Hooker Oklahoma after staying at the Warren D. Ives home then tour Dalhart Texas to visit Elmer J. Shriner and Mrs. Mary Shriner. They will call on sister Mrs Josephine Graham in Garden City Kansas and visit two sisters in McAllen Texas Mrs E J Kayser and Mrs L L Davis who is seriously ill. Enroute they will visit nieces in Dodge City and Hutchinson Kansas. The trip will last about four weeks.
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G. S. Shriner
Warren D. Ives
Jo Ann Shriner
Junior Daniels
South
Junior
Hooker
Oklo
Dalhart
Texas
Shriner
Elmer J. Shriner
Mary Shriner
Garden City
Kansas
Josephine Graham
McAllen
E. J. Kayser
L. L. Davis
Dodge City
Hutchinson
Mrs Elbert Dies Following Stroke in Whittemore
Mrs. Peter Elberts aged 75 of Whittemore died Sunday morning after weeks of strokes. She was mother to L Elberts publisher of the Pocahontas Record Democrat and to George Ellberts of Algona and Kathleen Barnes' husband. Peter Elberts farmed near Whittemore 41 years. Survived by four daughters and eight sons. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning.
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Peter Elberts
Whittemore
L. Elberts
The
Pocahontas Record-Democrat
George Ellberts
Algona
Kathleen Barnes
Car Collision Near Dr Jones Office
Mr and Mrs Wallace Bruner of Plover and milk delivery driver Tom Heathman collided Wednesday in front of Dr T D Jones office building. Bruner car was crushed and Mrs Bruner sustained a small head cut while Heathman’s fender was badly crumpled.
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Wallace Bruner
Plover
Tom Heathman
Messinger Recalls Butler Accident In Magee Mississippi
E A Messinger of Biloxi recalls a Christmas Day wreck near Magee involving Dr and Mrs G G Butler and Mrs W S Butler of Rolfe Iowa. The car overturned three times after hitting loose clay. all were treated at Magee hospital with bruises and a deep head wound. The Butlers were to be moved to Biloxi soon.
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Ei. A. Messinger
Biloxi
Miss
Simonson
G. G. Butler
W. S. Butler
Rolfe
Iowa
Magee
Mr. Messinger
Dr. Butler
Pocahontas Girl Accidentally Shot by 10-Year-Old
Miss Veronica Monaghan, 17, daughter of Mrs. Mary Monaghan, was accidentally shot in the neck on New Year’s Eve at a Pocahontas home. Dean Kauffman, 10, handling a gun believed unloaded, fired as Veronica entered the basement. She received medical care, blood transfusions, and was reported improving at the hospital.
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Veronica Monaghan
Mary Monaghan
Pocahontas
Park Kauffman
Dean Kauffman
Veronica
Dean
G. F. Wessling
Sacred Heart Church
Monaghan
Kauffman
Fort Dodge
Breaks Ankle While Ice Skating During Holiday Visit
Lloyd Spangler broke his ankle skating at his grandmother Mrs. Nels G. Ryen’s home on New Year’s Day. He received ice skates as a Christmas gift but the injury ends his skating for the winter, though the accident extends his vacation by a few weeks.
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Nels G. Ryen
Lloyd Spangler
Family Night At Presbyterian Church Takes Root
The Presbyterian congregation held its second family potluck supper in the church dining room. Hosts were C B Bowens class of boys and Mrs A A Brinkmans C W class. About 50 people attended with impromptu toasts, solos, and community singing. The events are monthly affairs.
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C. B. Bowen
C. W
A. A. Brinkman
Norton Ives
Gyla Shriner
Janice Wiegman
Norton
Gyla
C B Bowen to issue Safety Council memberships at Rolfe bank
C B Bowen announces Safety Council memberships with the Rolfe State Bank as headquarters from January 7 to 14. He will be in the bank lobby daily from 10 am to noon and 2 pm to 4 pm issuing cards, emblems, and literature. Memberships available beyond the week by request.
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C. B. Bowen
Safety Council
Rolfe Arrow
Rolfe State Bank
The
Hakes Entertain Their Employees at New Year Party
M and J R Hakes hosted a New Year’s Eve watch party for about 300 employees from the 10 Hakes stations at the Wakonsa hotel in Fort Dodge. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Sennett Mr and Mrs Howard Bruce Mr and Mrs Francis Hood Mr and Mrs Warren Freeman Mr and Mrs Elmer Sandiq Mr and Mrs Ernest Cox Jr.
Mayo Clinic Aids Rolfe Residents in Rochester
Several Rolfe residents travel to Rochester for treatment at the Mayo Clinic. Mrs. Wm. Matteson and Mrs. Clarke return for continued sessions while Mr. Clarke accompanies. Mrs. Ralph Roberts and Mrs. Martin Alexander also attend the clinic for treatment.
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Rolfe
Rochester
Wm. Matteson
H. Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Ralph Roberts
Martin Alexander
Library Still Closed After Holiday Break
Rolfe public library remains closed after the holiday vacation and will stay shut until further notice.
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Rolfe
Golden wedding celebrated for McFarland couple
Mrs. R. C. Grant and Casper and Don with Edith Fairman attended the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. McFarland in Ogden on Tuesday. This marks the third golden wedding in the Grant family with previous celebrations in 1914 and 1984. Family and friends gathered at the McFarland home, and B. M. Brooks and his new wife joined to meet relatives.
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R. C. Grant
Casper
Don
Edith Fairman
Humboldt
Ogden
Picnic in Phoenix Residents Attend Christmas Day Gathering
George R. Cook of Phoenix writes of a Pocahontas county friends gathering in Arizona. Attendees include Ben Rutgers and wife, Frank Ritgers and family, Geo Christensen and family, Mrs. P. P. Kaiser and daughter Ella, and Mrs. Esstisen and son. The group enjoyed a cloudy but sunny day in the Valley of the Sun.
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George R. Cook
Phoenix
Ariz
Pocahontas County
Ben Rutgers
Rolfe
Frank Ritgers
Pocahontas
Geo. Christensen
Gilmore City
P. P. Kaiser
Ella
Des Moines
Nielsen Farm Sale Set for Wednesday
Niels P. Nielsen will sell his farm, machinery, livestock, alfalfa, clover, timothy hay, and chickens next Wednesday January 12. The sale advertises five head of horses, sixteen head of cattle, and a large amount of farm equipment.
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Niels P. Nielsen
Arrow
Mrs. Alice Jones Visits Daughter in Weatherford
Mrs. Alice Jones returns from a month long visit with her daughter Mildred in Weatherford Oklahoma. She enjoyed meeting new friends and notes the area has red soil and winter wheat fields. Mildred and her husband farm eighty acres and do road maintenance while she praises Mildred's two dogs and riding horse.
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Alice Jones
Mildred
Weatherford
Oklo
Vaughns Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
About 50 friends and relatives gathered at the Ernest Vaughn home on Saturday evening to honor Mr and Mrs Vaughn on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The event featured games, songs, poems, a silver coffee service gift, flowers from their children, and a refreshments service. Ernest and Anna Vaughn, married Jan 1 1913, have lived on the Rolfe area farm and raised four children amid community involvement and respect.
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Ernest Vaughn
J. H. Brinkman
A. A. Brinkman
Glyde Brinkman
W. F. Brinkman
Des Moines
Chas, Lehnus
Louise Ives
R. GC. Grant
Alletta Grant
Minnie Jarvis
A. W. Ives
M. N. Ives
Arlo Ives
J. C. Gunderson
C. &. Grant
H. F
Olerich
H. C. Wiegman
Jeanette
Joan Hauck
Donald Olsen
Graettinger
High School Operetta Sun bonnet Sue January 12
The High School presents the operetta Sun bonnet Sue with a cast including Jack George as Abijah Scroggs Leo Cornwell as village wit Margery Thompson as the killer here. The show was postponed from December 14 and tickets before postponement remain valid. Mr and Mrs A R Thornton visited Pocahontas Sunday.
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Jack George
Abijah Scroggs
Scroggs
Leo Cornwell
Margery Thompson
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Wihnsons
Page Light
Rfield GO Getters
Rhoda Lothian
Rolfe Basketball
E. A. Messinger
Butler
Presbyterian Church
HAKES
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Ariz
Nielsen Farm Sale
Vaughns
Mrs
A. R. Thornton
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