Promotion Club Hears Senator-Elect A. J. Shaw
The Rolfe Promotion Club met at Central Mates Electric Co. to hear Senator-Elect A. J. Shaw of Pocahontas and adviser A. Horton of Pomeroy discuss legislative matters and small town cooperation. J T Grant was named to attend the Rolfe Savings Bank stockholders meeting as club representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Promotion Rem
Central Mates Electric Co
Belsior Society
The
Presbyterian
Merry
A. M. Simonson
J. T. Grant
C. W. Siefkin
Pry
F. L. Robinson
Ach
Frank L. Robinson
Y. D. Hauck
Whistle Committee
W. Siefkin
A. T. Horton
Pomeroy
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
Shaw
Pocahontas County
Horton
Promotion Club
Businessmen's Club
Rolfe Savings Bank
J.C. Damborg
L. O. Nelson
C. E. Watters
B. A. Peterson
Mrs. E. Eikenverry
Kermit Symes
Mer! McAninch
Book Shower for Rolfe Library Next Thursday
Promotion Club sponsors a noon luncheon book shower at the Central States Electric Company display room to benefit Rolfe Library. Bring one or two books or have a club member collect them for acknowledgment from library volunteers who maintain and supply literature for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promotion Club
Rolfe
Central States Electric Company
Cub
McAninehs Visit Frech Family in Algona
Mr and Mrs Mert McAnineh and their son Maurice and Miss Lois Link spent Sunday with the Dore Frech family in Algona.
Community Event Calendar of Pikertown Jan 11 25
Local groups plan meetings from Jan 11 to Feb 4 including Pikertown Farmers Union Oyster stew social Rebekahs and Odd Fellows joint installation Trinity Lutheran church events A L D Club Tuesday ATU and Tuesday clubs Home Study Club American Home Study Club Delta Dek Bridge Club S C M Club and 4 H Club plans note sewing crafts and reconditioning lessons in churches homes and community centers.
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Pikertown
Farmers’ Union
Gerald Foust
Rehekahs
Odd Fellows
Trinity U Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran Congregation
Clarence Calligan
A. L. D. Club
Hank
Wm. Fatteson
Atu
Etta Symes
Trinity Luthtran Ladies Aid Society
N. G. Yen
Trinity Luthtran Ladies’ Aid Society
N. G. Ryen
Home Study Club
Grant
American Home Study Club
C. Gunderson
S. C. M. Club
Fae Fisher
School of Instruc
Arthur Vaughn
Ruth Webster Brown
Iowatate College Extension Service
Garfield Town Ship Hoys
Herbert Ramaey
Abram M DeVaul a Rolfe leader dies after illness
Abram McLean DeVaul 38 a Rolfe attorney and prominent citizen died at home Monday night January 1 1935 after a long heart weakness worsened by influenza and pneumonia He was born November 6 1896 in a farm home near PooHontas and trained as a lawyer at Iowa City Morningside and the University of Iowa He served as Rolfe county attorney and held many local posts including President of the Rolfe Commercial Club and Boy Scout master He enlisted in World War I and later taught Bible classes before his death at Rolfe Interment was at Canton Garfield Cemetery with funeral services conducted at his home and the Methodist church.
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Abram McLean DeVaul
Rolfe
Abram M. DeVaul
James DeVaul
Pooahontas
White Country
Varina
Fonda
Iowa City
Morningside
Sioux City
University of Iowa
Fonda High School
State University
Mir. DeVaul
Des Moines
McAllen
Texas
Abe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Uie
Gilmore City
Flossie Day
Lumma Day
Vera
Virginia
Abe Jr
Franklin
Jamie
DeVaul
Charles
Oakland
Cal. Arthur
Detroit
Mich
Desse
Havelicks
Ain
Emaive Stile
Cecil Cumming Post
American Legion
Page
Depar Garfield
Wis
Canton-Gartie
Stars and Blues shine at joint Masonic officer installation
The Eastern Stars and Blue Lodge held a joint installation Friday night with a large banquet. Officers for the year include Worthy Matron Leonard Smith and Worshipful Master Leonard Smith, along with numerous other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Stars
Blue Lodge
Masonic Fraternity
Mable Morrison
Anna Vaughn
Lena Vaughn
Elizabeth Wheeler
Nether
Mildred Taylor
Kleeta
Helen Tiedeman
Martha
Mildred Dahl
Warder
Sentinel Glyde
D. C. Damberg
Wso
Blue Boys
J. A. Brinkman
Karl Ferguson
T. S. Bassett
Leonard Smith
Byron Olerich Marries Miss Ann Cavellier in Oswego
Rolfe announces the marriage of Byron Allen Olerich to Miss Ann Genevieve Cavellier on Saturday December 29 1984 in Oswego New York. The bride a teacher previously worked in Schenectady and is related to cousin Catherine Hennessey. best man Eldon Olerich traveled from Hartford. The groom son of Mr and Mrs H F Olerich of Rolfe attended Drake University and General Electric followed by a traveling auditor post. the couple will live in Schenectady after a wedding trip to the East.
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Rolfe
Ann Genevieve Cavellier
Byron Allen Olerich
Oswero
N. Y
Catherine Hennessey
Eldon Olerich
Hartford
Oswepo
Schenectady
Mr. Olerich
Byron
H. F. Olerich
Rolfe High
First National Bank
College of Commerce
Drake University
Des Moines
Drake
Omnicon Delta Kappa
Alpha Tau Omega
Delta Sigma Pi
General Electric Co
Tuesday Clubbers Dine Hubby Event at Olevich Home
Members of the Tuesday Club hosted their husbands at Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Olevich home last Thursday evening. The bash featured dinner served by club daughters and sons, a New Year resolution streamer, Bunko prizes, and a room entry joke game, ending with hearty laughter and a guest from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Olevich
C. W. Siefkin
Ruth Sergel
Chicago
Mrs. Olerich
Twin Lakes Cage Tourney Kicks Off In Lake City
The Twin Lakes Conference basketball tournament runs January 11-12 in Lake City with Lake City, Albert City, Pocahontas, Manson, Lohrville, Laurens and Rolfe. Laurens briefly withdrew but re entered to face Lake City. opening match Rolfe against Pocahontas at 6 30 p m Friday. Friday games include Pocahontas vs Rolfe Albert City vs Rockwell City Lake City vs Laurens and Manson vs Lohrville. Saturday matchups set winners from Friday.
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Twin Lakes
Lake City
Albert City
Pocahontas
Manson
Lohrville
Laurens
Rolfe
Rockwell City
Rolfe-Pocahontas
Ivan Harris Sells Hay At Twice Producer Price
Ivan Harris sold hay shipped from Rolfe to a Winter set dealer for 12 dollars per ton. He notes baling and freight costs of about 6 dollars per ton, making a sale price of 24 dollars per ton. The article argues distribution is a key farm problem and points to profit margins.
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Rolfe
Ivan Harris
Ivan
Ed M. Smith
BSN
Notice of Teacher Examinations in Pocahontas Court House
Regular teachers examinations will be held in the assembly room of the court house in Pocahontas on Jan 93 24 and 25 421 Grace D McMichael County Superintendent.
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Pocahontas
Grace D. McMichael
Second Corn-Hog Payment Will Materialize Soon
Roy Neville of the Paci hontas County Corn Hog Association announced that the approval sheets for the second payment totaling 221975.74 dollars have been received. Checks typically arrive within days after approval, but farmers should await mailed notice before rushing to the office to avoid hindering staff. LeRoy Nelson, the association's county treasurer, will issue the payments.
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Roy Neville
Pacihontas County
LeRoy Nelson
Association
Farmers Union County Convention At Pocahontas
The Farmers Union plans its annual county convention in Pocahontas on Wednesday January 16. The assembly room at the courthouse opens at 1 00 p m with John Chalmers state president of the Holiday Association and Billy Bowles as principal speakers. Music and entertainment follow, and a town hall dance in the evening features Cecelia and Her Little Giants. Everyone is welcome.
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Farmers’ Union
Pocahontas
Court House
John Chalmers
Boone County
Holiday Association
Billy Bowles
Cecelia
Mrs Elmer Larsen Honored At Miscellaneous Shower
Mrs Elmer Larsen nee Mary Cornwell was honored with a miscellaneous shower last Thursday evening at Mrs Z T Carroll's home. The program directed by Mrs C K Boyce featured an original skit On a Honeymoon with Jeanette Hauek and Marie White starring as the groom and bride. Blindfolded gift guessing and a luncheon followed for more than 30 guests, with hostesses including Misses Mary Seaman Wilma DeWolf Mary Margaret Sinek Veronica Cornwell and Mrs Lawrence Carroll.
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Elmer Larsen
Mary Cornwell
Z. T. Carroll
Mary Seaman
Wilma DeWolf
Mary Margaret Sinek
Veronica Cornwell
Lawrence Carroll
Christmas Dinner Menu for Camp Hamburg CCC Boys
The menu lists a Christmas dinner for Camp Hamburg with items including roast young turkey baked oyster dressing giblet gravy mashed potatoes candied sweet potatoes and multiple vegetables. It notes the menu was sent home by Dale Spiker and ends with a Socrates quote.
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Camp
Hamburg
Dale Spiker
CCC
Pocahontas Indians Edge Rolfe in Close Conference Match
Pocahontas defeated Rolfe 26 to 23 on Pocahontas floor in a hard fought game. Kober led Rolfe with 11 points while Maltzahn scored 9 for Pocahontas as the Indians clinched the win in the final period.
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Pocahontas
Rolfe High
Rolfe
Chevrolet Announces 1935 New Standard and Master DeLuxe Prices
Chevrolet sets 1935 prices with New Standard models nine to ten dollars below 1934 for coupe coach and phaeton while Master DeLuxe lines retain 1934 prices. Knee-action, Fisher Turret Top roof and larger body enhance comfort. volume sales cited with 10 000 dealers awaiting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Wm. E. Holler
Chevrolet Motor Co
New York
Heller
Fisher
D M T School News Highlights And Senior Portrait Plans
Read of elimination declamatory results in humorous and dramatic divisions with students named. Basketball week features a West Bend visit and a coed exhibition, plus an Independents tilt. Seniors plan a Thursday class picture day, with Sylvia Boyd described as class of 1935 graduate. Classroom notes cover spelling perfects, poster projects, traveling library books, and grade activities across grades.
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West Bend
Art Bendixen
Russell Kauffman
J. M. Gehrt
Don Carlton
Bill Schmidt
Ivan Smith
Thelma Boyd
Shirley Fisher
Evelyn Peterson
Agnes Thompson
Billy Spencer
James Spencer
Donna Nielsen
Dale Christensen
Suniday
Revival plans and church notices update community events
Next Sunday the pastor will continue revival sermons as a 12 week run to Fastertide. Young people meet Sunday at seven in Mary Beth Brinkman’s home. Autos meet parsonage at 6 45 to give rides. Ladies' Aid meets Jan 23. Father and Son Banquet Feb 6. Mother-Daughter Banquet Mar 6. Visitors noted from Plover Chicago Rosite members. Presbyterian Missionary Society meets Jan 16 at C W Siefkin home with lesson on Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beth Brinkman
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mable Buchanan
Plover
Pirl J. Riches
Nelson Hotel
Roger Sergel
Chicago
O. B. Fuller Sr
Rosfeites
Park Kauffman
Lorraine Dawson
Pocahontas
Ole Borch
Laurens
Clark Jolliffe
Humboldt
Presbyterian Missionary Society
C. W. Siefkin
H. A. Sinning
Japan
Society
Reconditioning Sewing Machines Lesson Set in Pocahontas County
The Pocahontas County Farm Bureau announces a sewing machine reconditioning lesson by Ruth Webster Brown of Iowa State College. Sessions run Jan 22 to 28 with demonstrations on cleaning oiling and adjusting machines plus use of attachments at various local sites.
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Ruth Webster Brown
Iowa State College Extension Service
Pocahontas County
Court House
Pocahontas
Day Rye
States East
Tlavreis
Mother Timan
Fonda An
Wriday
Arthur Vaughn
Rolfe
Benjamin Thompson
Iowa State College
Leon Wiegman
United States
Dairy Industry Week
Iowa State
Ames
Trinity Lutheran Church announces weekly services and meetings
Pastor J O Wangberg leads Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Luther League at 8 00 p m Prayer Meeting Thursday 8 00 p m Catechism class meets January 12 at 1 30 p m Annual business meeting January 14 at 1 00 p m Ladies Aid meets January 16 at Mrs Nels Ryen home Sunday Circle noted May God purify our hearts and fill them with the Holy Ghost.
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Luther League
Ladies’ Aid Society
Nels Ryen
Presbyterian Church Notes Sermon Denials of Peter
Rev. H A Sinning presides as morning worship and Sunday School hold at 10 11 10 a m Junior Endeavor meets at 3 00 p m Christian Endeavor at 7 00 p m Services follow regular hours next Sunday Sermon theme The Denials of Peter Junior C E to discuss a subject at 3 00 p m Senior C E to meet at the home of Mgr and Mrs J R McIntire at 7 00 p m after a good prior meeting all are urged to attend and bring a friend
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Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Peter
Christian Endeavor Society
C. E. Society
Mgr
J. R. McIntire
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Rolfe Library
Abe M. Devaul
Garfield ‘Township
Russell the
Robert Heathman
Richard Hosier
Roger DeWolf
Morris Tves
Herbert Ramsey
Byron Olerich
Socrates
Pocahontas Indians
R. H. S. Basketeers
Kober
Maltzahn
Poky L'Opposes
Bradgate
Albert Brewster
RR. Green
Fort Dodge
Joan
Mary
Margaret Pollock
State University of Iowa
Shirley Thornton
G. B. Palmer
Pruessner
Bon ‘Ton Bridge Club
O. U. Cook
T. D. Jones
Warl Ferguson
L. R. Davidson
Julius White
White
D. M. T. School
Virginia Vaughn
Mildred Kilbourne
Evelyn Hovland
Lee Carlton
Evelyn Sennett
Louise Vaughn
Divenna Vaughn
Kathryn George
D.M.T. Athletics
West Bend High School
M.T
Algona
Sylvia Boyd
Lars O. Boyd
Sylvia
Garfield
D.m-T
Melvine Struthers
Adel
Beverly Cook
Ora Belle Gehrt
Arnold Zeman
Richard Stoner
Betty Ann Struthers
Leonard Ripperger
Roberta Weaver
Verene Peterson
Floyd Kauffman
Kenneth Marine
Spain
England
France
New England
George Washington
Mt. Vernon
Rev. T. 5S. Bassett
Mipworth League
Farm Bureau
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangberg
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