New Year Socials and Illness Touch Havelock Area
Havelock reports New Year gatherings at Buck and Denver Steens homes with relatives in attendance. influenza continues to affect many, including Benjamin Eby, with several families down. Local visits include patrons from Rutland Fort Dodge and Ashland Ohio while a note highlights installs of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Buck
Richard Buck
Plover
Bert Young
Benjamin Eby
Will Steen
San Diego
Calif
Denver
Art
Catherine Steen
Will Boysen
California
Billie
DeLos
Anna Chappel
Turlock
Jake Wagner
Harvey Baldwins
Fort Dodge
Chris Hacker
Rutland
Merritt Brazier
John Brazier
Mallard and Spencer
Fairfax
Meritt
Lloyd Wagner
Dennis
Dale
Marvis
Darrell Leister
Ashland
Ohio
Pocahontas
Lloyd Emory
Robert
Vern
Emmetsburg
Martha Herscher
Lyman George
Rolfe
Willard George
George
L. R. Davidson
Evelyn Wolfe
Will Point
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Helping Hand circle hosts W S C S gathering
Mrs. John Whitman hosted the Helping Hand circle of the W S C S at her home on Wednesday afternoon with lunch served by the hostess and assistant. Kenneth Wenck brought Mrs. Rena Huseby Betty and Sonny from Sioux Rapids on Monday evening. D J Wenck has recovered from a stroke and can drive. Jo Clare and Gerald Beaman visited in Varina at their uncle Clarence Chase ending their trip from Ames. Dr and Mrs W B McTaggart hosted guests Mrs C T Hughes Betty Pocahontas and Mr and Mrs James Schiselmann Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Whitman
W.S.C.S
Whitman
Kenneth Wenck
Sioux Rapids
Rena Huseby
Betty
Sonny
D. J. Wenck
Jo Clare
Gerald Beaman
Ames
Varina
Clarence Chase
W. B. McTaggart
C. T. Hughes
Pocahontas
James Schiselmann
Carroll
New Year Greetings and Local Family Notices
An appreciation note from the paper thanks readers and pledges cooperation in the new year. Roy Nordean of Batavia Illinois visited Batavia relatives. Richard Hacker, Navy, attends school in Dearborn Michigan after Farragut Idaho. Charles Hilger returns from Prophetstown to mourn George Hilger who died on Christmas Day. Marcella Stoulis returns to Cedar Rapids after a visit with Stoulis and Schott families. Gerald returns to Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Nordean
Batavia
Charles Philp
Richard
Chris Hacker
Navy
Dearborn
Mich
Farragut
Idaho
Charles Hilger
Prophetstown
Mr. Hilge
Hollenbeck Family Showcases Large Oranges From Phoenix
During the week G. A. Hollenbeck displayed two enormous oranges and a branch of an orange tree with four smaller fruit clusters. The items were sent by their daughter Mrs. W. P. Coons from trees in Phoenix Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Hollenbeck
Hollenbecks
W. P. Coons
Phoenix
Arizona
Soldiers' Families Reunite Across Oceans in Italy
In Italy Alvin Hacker son of Mr and Mrs John Hacker met his cousin Virgil Hacker in an informal reunion. Alvin serves in armored infantry while Virgil is in the signal corps. Also visiting from North Carolina are Mr and Mrs Walter Baedke and daughter Ethel Mae Baedke remembered by Klein family. Mrs John Mulvihill from Omaha arrived to visit the Edge Gruver and Joe Edge households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Alvin
John Hacker
Virgil Hacker
Armored Infantry
Virgil
Signal Corps
Set
Walter Baedke
Yort Jackson
N. C
John Klein
Death Calls William Randolph at Northwestern Depot
A Northwestern depot agent named William Randolph has died at Princeton Kentucky after being called to duty. The report notes his service and death location with brief regional details.
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Kentucky
William Randolph
Northwestern Depot
Princeton
Depot duties held by Albert Pleich during mother’s absence
During his absence, Albert Pleich of Dows takes charge at the depot. He assumes responsibilities at the station while his mother is away.
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Albert Pleich of
Dows
All Day Meeting For Legion Auxiliary In Havelock
The American Legion Auxiliary holds an all day sewing meeting at Mrs. Lena Maltzahn’s home on Monday January 10. Members bring a covered dish and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lena Maltzahn
Watch Night Party at Methodist Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service hosted a watch night party Friday evening at the Methodist church. Attendees enjoyed games and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Havelock Methodist Church Activities and Crusade Plans
John Drake Wolcott leads Sunday school at 10 15 and morning worship at 11 15. The Woman's Society of Christian Service officers led by Mrs Gordon Vial begin another year and will play a key role in the church Crusade for Peace launching soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake Wolcott
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Gordon Vial
Social Guests Gather in Area Homes During Holidays
A series of New Year and weekend visits are noted across several households. Families from Spencer, Des Moines, Mason City, Laurens and Albert City, including the Ryen, Bennett, Fanning, Heathman and Stover clans, joined dinners and Sunday gatherings in homes across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ryen
Opal
Rachel Nelson
Sylvia Jacobson
Spencer
L. C. Boyd
Boyd
Gene Ryen
Ronald
Bill Bennett
Wilbur Roberts
Joe Hertz
A. A. Firkins
CG. W. Roberts
Walter Heddinger
Charles Zeman
David Henderson
Mads Johansen
George Lehnus
Art DeVaul
Betty
Havelock
Jess DeVau
Jack
Mason City
Howard Jergens
George Fanning
Velma
Verle
Leo Fanning
Ralph Roberts
Shirley Heathman
Bernice Stover
Lou Stover
Laurens
Sally Thompson
Drake University
Jens Thompson
Des Moines
Maney Stover
Anton Nielsen
Glen Gaskill
Franklin Majorowicz
Wiliam Fisher
Clarence Heathman
Bob Heathman
Carolyn
Allen Heathman
Janet
A. G. Heathman
Ywycrett Holcombe
George Oakland
Badger
Hoveland Guests Visit Home in Brief Stay
Richard Hoveland and Pvt Harold Hoveland of the United States Army spent a few days with their relatives at the family residence in Hovel and were greeted by neighbors and local friends during their short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoveland
Richard Hoveland
Pvt
Harold Hoveland
United States Army
Sacred Heart Eagles Defeat Immaculate Conception Cherokee 34 to 25
The Sacred Heart Eagles topped Immaculate Conception of Cherokee 34 to 25 Sunday afternoon at Pocahontas high. Center Kike led with 9 points while Blankenbaker also had 9 for the visitors. Hallman fouled out for Pocahontas in the fourth quarter as the Eagles held a nine point edge at the final whistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Sacred Heart Eagles
Immaculate Conception
Cherokee
Pocahontas High School
Schott
Eagles
Hallman
Blankenbaker
Sacred Heart Eaglets
Tea Honors Miss Harriet Kirby Attended by Local Guests
Courtesy tea at the Hudson home honored Harriet Kirby daughter of Rev and Mrs J R Kirby. Guests included Lorraine Lucas Arlene Battershell Jean Meford Margaret Turner Darlene Hartley Marian Nelson and Mesdames Amos Hermanson Frank Aylison Dale Boyd and Hubert Norman. Also visiting were Mrs L J Hartman and daughters from Iowa Falls and Genevieve Hartman. Desmond Crotty of the navy visited with his parents Mr and Mrs John Crotty as Cpl Everett Ollinger of Fort Jack attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Kirby
J. R. Kirby
F. M. Hudson
Hudson
Miss Kirby
George
Lorraine Lucas
Arlene Battershell
Jean Mefford
Margaret Turner
Darlene Hartley
Marian Nelson
Amos Hermanson
Frank Alyison
Dale Boyd
Hubert Norman
L. J. Hartman
Aaron Lindeman
Genevieve Hartman
Iowa Falls
C. E. Lindeman
Rose
Genevieve Forey
Desmond Crotty
Navy
John Crotty
Cpl
Everett Ollinger
Fort Jack
Henry Ahman
Remsen
Helen Ahman
Rochester
Minn
Callitia Ahman
Manson
Jos Schoofs
Henry Schroeder
Eagle Grove
F. O. Schroeder
Mary Schroeder
Frank Shaw
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Eileen Donahue
Chicago
James Donahue
Donahue
General Office
Swift & Co
Arnold Hemphill
Rowan
Mary Jane Wegert
Palmer
Roy Reiter
Jane Shimon
A. C. Shimon
Thomas Donahue
Lincoln
Nebr
Hoveland Family Summer Visits and Camp Outings
Mr and Mrs Richard Hoveland hosted relatives as two sons Richard and Harold traveled to military camps Camp Mackall North Carolina and Camp Tyson Tennessee. Nels Peterson and Mrs Peterson visited from Omaha with the Hoveland family and then returned or stayed through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hoveland
Richard
Camp Mackall
N. C
Harold
Camp Tyson
Tenn
Nels Peterson
Omaha
Local service men visit families during furlough
Pvt. Joseph Lanus of Fort Snelling Minnesota and Cpl. Bill Eral of Camp White Oregon spent furloughs visiting relatives at their parents homes. Pvt. Lanus visited the Lanus home and Cpl. Eral joined Jim Hudson for a 6:00 PM dinner hosted by Judge and Mrs. F M Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C
John Ollinger
Joseph Lanus
Fort Snelling
Minn
Cpl
Bill Eral
Camp White
Ore
Will Eral
Jim Hudson
Jim
F. M. Hudson
Pocahontas Bride Weds George Hannon in New Year Ceremony
Mrs. C A Hunt married George Hannon of Palmer at 2 PM on New Year’s Day at the bride’s Pocahontas home. Rev Walter Rothwell officiated. Attendants were Mrs John Carlson and John Carlson. About twenty relatives attended a dinner for the couple and a reception followed. They will reside in Pocahontas in Mrs Hannon’s home.
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Pocahontas
C. A. Hunt
George Hannon
Palmer
Walter Rothwell
Auburn
John Carlson
Rothwell
Henry Hoffert
Floyd Johnston
Hannon
Nancy Flaherty Fourth Birthday Party Hosted at Flaherty Home
Mrs. Lawrence Flaherty entertained at the Flaherty home last Tuesday afternoon for the fourth birthday of her daughter Nancy. Guests included Sally Jo Robinson John and Susan Shors Catherine Ann Colee Rosemary Shaw and Diane Tatman. Nancy received gifts and guests played games before refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Flaherty
Flaherty
Nancy
Sally Jo Robinson
John and Susan Shors
Catherine Ann Colee
Rosemary Shaw
Diane Tatman
Miss Matthias Honored by Public Recognition
Miss Erna A. Matthias former Pocahontas County public nurse receives a recognition honoring her long service and dedication to local health care. The ceremony highlighted her decades of work improving community nursing and public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erna A. Matthias
Pocahontas County
Nurse honored at Pocahontas farewell in Guthrie Center
Miss Matthias was the honoree of the Pocahontas county nurses association at a farewell party held Thursday night at the home of Mrs. W. E. Gower in Guthrie Center. The event included social time and refreshments after which Miss Matthias received a gift from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie Center
Pocahontas County Nurses Association
W. E. Gower
Matthias
Friendly Fight club hosts card night at Schoofs home
Mrs. Joseph Schoofs hosted the Friendly Eight Club at her home Wednesday evening. Contract bridge produced high score for Mrs. A. J. Drobney, guest prize for Mrs. S. L. Dunn, and club draw prize for Mrs. Schoofs. A lunch followed the game with guests including Mrs. Ray Dobbs and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schoofs
A. J. Drobney
S. L. Dunn
Schoofs
Ray Dobbs
8. L. Dunn
George Shors
Dan O'Brien
R. R. Allen
Peter Hanson
R. M. Love
L. E. Erickson
Florence Schoofs
Miss Betty Parmeter and Paul Hiemenz Wed in Chicago
Miss Betty Parmeter and Paul Hiemenz were married Saturday December 18 at St. Bride's church Chicago with Rev Father Kelly officiating. The bride, given away by uncle Rodney L. Hudson of Pocahontas, had a wedding breakfast at Hotel Plamingo for 20 relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Parmeter
Paul Hiemenz
St. Bride’s Church
Chicago
Father Kelly
Rodney L. Hudson
Pocahontas
Hotel Plamingo
Pocahontas High School
University of Florida
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Northwestern University
Evanston, Il
University
al American Center
Carnegie Steel Corporation
Nelsons Host Dinner For Daughters At Home
Mr and Mrs Nelson entertained last week Wednesday evening honoring their daughters Mrs Amos Hermanson Mrs Frank Aluson and Miss Marian Nelson and friends home from college for the holiday vacation. After the dinner a social evening followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Nelson
Amos Hermanson
Frank Aluson
Marian Nelson
Lorraine Lucas
Bonalee Kopriva
Ruth Lieb
Kathleen Posakony
Lost Curtains From Stufflebeam Move
Mr and Mrs Darwin Stufflebeam of Waverly ask for the return of eight lost curtain pairs. They were moving belongings to Rockford when the box with the curtains fell from the car, and they hope someone will locate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin Stufflebeam
Waverly
Stufflebeams
Rockford
Feed Efficiency Figures For Pigs From Iowa Study
E L Quaife Iowa State College extension pork specialist and Max C Naylor county director discuss how feeding and breeding stock differences affect feed requirements. They estimate per pregnancy and per 60 day gestation portions with grain and supplement needs and show chargeable feeds per pig when six pigs are raised, including grain hay and minerals totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
E. L. Quaife
Iowa
Max C. Naylor
Quaife
Wed
They GIVE their lives, you LE your money Buy bonds
The message urges citizens to invest in government bonds as a patriotic act while emphasizing personal sacrifice. It frames war effort funding as a shared duty, contrasting public sacrifice with private financial gain. The directive seeks broad support for bond purchases.
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LeRoy Scheer
Darvin Hauswirth
de Moines
C. S. Barth
Havelock Woman’s Club
S. H. Gill
Ralph Philp
Bernard
Max Naylor
Maxine Faber
Walt Dale
J. D. Wolcott
George Speer
Lewis Hawk
Long Beach
J. H. Eno
Lewis
Irene
George Hawk
D. MT. News
Sacred Heart
Rosann Strathman
R.N
F. J. Strathman
Julia Stepskal
Frank Stepskal
E. C. Kepler
Rosemary of Greene
C. C. Kepler
Josephine W
Mosakony
Mrs. Hunt
Palmer Man
Nancy Flaherty
B & B Dairy
Nelsons Entertain
Trensons
Fom
Directe
von Hoover
Webb
Stor Rolfe
Carnation Inka
Sir Inka May
Sir Bess Ormsby
Sunnyside
Mator
A. R
Maytag Best of
Carnation
Hamer, Stewart, Pabst and Breeding
T.B. Free
Bang’s
G. C. Ferguson
L. E. Ferguson
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