Rolfe Area Social Notes Include Visits and Travel
Local residents report visits from families to Emmetsburg Ames Biloxi and Twin Lakes. New Year gatherings at the Earl Fisher home feature bridge high scores and en route trips to Blue Earth Fort Dodge and Bradgate. Marion Bruce writes from Stillwater noting recovery from pneumonia and plans to stay a week.
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E. C. Hoard
Harold
Emmetsburg
N. C. Wiezman
Arthur Vaughn
Jean
Janice Wisgman
Ames
J. F. Nelson
Fred Marquardt
Biloxi
Double Six
C. W. Siefkin
M W Webb
Francis Hood
John Condon
Joe Condon
Twin Lakes
Edith Gustafsen
Jackie
Warren Stanley
Blue Earth
Minn
Emily Corr
J.T. Stangland
Sioux Rapids
Cora Lind
Ruth Fisher
Earl Fisher
C. A. Nicoson
Emma Tewlett
Fort Dodge
James M. Smith
Bradgate
Charles Jarvis
Maybelle
Inga Ryen
Ozark
Bridge
Ivyl Grant
Gladys Larsen
Marion Bruce
Stillwater
Ghia
Gloria Jane Reynolds
Tas
John Carlson
Otto Alberts
Fisher
Gloria Jane
School News and New Enrolments From Fourth and Fifth Grade
The report notes new pupils Wanda Rutgers and a new boy whose name is unclear. It mentions ill students returning, hope for full recovery, and strong fifth grade attendance after holidays. A science prompt about snow asks why God sends snow, answered with its beauty. Beverly Cook was absent. others shared holiday experiences and improved mood after vacation.
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Joan
Wanda Rutgers
Beverly Cook
Bowen Sells Safety Council Cards in County Drive
The article notes Charles Bowen promotes Safety Council memberships at 50 cents with 40 cents staying in the county and 10 cents to the State Council. It cites Iowa fatalities for the period and urges local support to reduce losses, while recounting a pedestrian car incident and related expenses.
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Safety Council
State Safety Council
Iowa
Pocahonta
Fiy
Acm
Tive Teneo
Talfe
Plover Residents Attend Weekend Activities and News
Plover area residents frequent events across Rolfe and surrounding towns. Local figures such as Rev. E Redmayne and Mildred Hofert travel for meetings while others visit relatives and attend New Year gatherings. Several families from Rolfe and nearby communities are noted for visits, work changes, and a fatal illness of Frank Tellier or Frank Brodsky’s death in Keokuk.
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E. Redmayne
Nona
Ruthven
Moothly
Laurens
Janet
Rolfe
Weesday
Peterson
J. Ho Horsman
Catter
Earthanysday
Coe
Eartham
Geneve Hoff Gjelke
Friemis
Vies
Jake Harland
Ace
Kirher
Greve
F. E
Fort
Cali
Burl Houck
Ing
Mro
Bush
Des Moines
Whiter
Gladys Ris. Smith
G. L. Sanders
Mavel Hoyt
Webster City
L. E. Garlock
Ndah Pirl Riches
Helle
Glen Forde
W. H. Buchanan
Coon Rapids
Carroll and
Bayard
Allen Heathman
Heathman
Ellen Slather
Elsie Temple
Idaro
Howard Strong
Newcastle
Wyo
Albert Strong
Rock Rapids
Orville Cherry
W. S. Strong
Grace Strong
Sac City
Frank Henderson
Wickens
Sioux City
W. H. Henderson
Lucille Bucher Wilson
Wisconsin
Zola Bucher Smith
Chicago
J. H. Bucher
J. H. Pollock
Grant Pollock
E. C. VanAlstine
Beatrice McFadzen
Gilmore City
Harry McFadzen
Gordon Mahaffey
Gerd Beneke
Palmer
Catherine Bozell
Arlene
Pocahontas
Kate Tobin
Manson
Anna Kruger
Cedar Falls
C. UE. Miller
Fred Groveland Marjory
J. H. Horsman
Frank Tellier
Sioux Rapids
Frank Brodsky
Farmington
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Keokuk
Bessie Brock
Louis Brodsky
McCallsburg
Brodskys
Plover
Alleged extortion schemes target Pocahontas farmer couple
Francis Jonn vo and an associate faced questioning after a Webster City warrant for uttering a forged instrument. The case centers on elderly Witt who, pressured by the Johnsons wife Mrs. Johnson and her husband, was led to surrender his auto and hog proceeds. Details recall a long, troubled marriage history for Mrs. Johnson and the couple’s farm involvement near Pocahontas.
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Page Ones
Francis Jonnvo
Charles
Francis
Webster City
Witt
Pocahontas
Johnson
Johnsons
Leo Knutson
Thor
Bendixen
Mallard Farmer
Lars Hanson
Vincent Farmer
Rest Were
Lon
Gas Electric Hits Car in Narrow Plover Escape
George Correy faced a dangerous encounter Monday afternoon when a whistle from a passing M. and St. L. railroad freight train caused his car to collide with the front fender near the depot. He escaped unharmed as the car was spun around by the impact.
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George Correy
O'Malley in custody linked to reform school cases
A man identified as O'Malley faced arrest after prior reform school involvement. He was taken to Fort Madison and later moved to Webster City for work at Witt’s, with continued confinement tied to a 1926 transfer and subsequent inquiries.
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O'Malley
Anamor
Reformatory
Fort Madison
Fortsea
Webster City
O'Malles
Witt’s
Lamb Show and Sale at Spencer
4 H western lamb show and sale announced for Spencer in M entas county with 4 H club members Gerald Podus xa Alvin Vaughn Geo McCartan and Ronald Branigan showing lambs. Prizes for best 14 pen entries and best individual. auction to follow with buyers present. About 8352 lambs fed by 450 club members since October. sales expected near 75000. County agents note records will be summarized by Iowa State College.
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Mentas County
E. County Agricultural Nentas County Club
Gerald Podusxa
Alvin Vaughn
Geo. McCartan
Ronald Branigan
C. W. McDonald
Extension Animal Husbandman
Schmuecker
Agricultural Extension Service
Iowa State College
Spencer
Special Lights On Snow Plow Rigs
The Iowa State Highway Commission has installed marker lights on all snow removal equipment. Each vehicle shows an inverted V with amber and red lights for front visibility and rear signaling. Lights activate during snow work or paving and the public is urged to proceed with extreme caution when encountering snow plows.
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Iowa State Highway Commission
Plover boys win 47 Gilmore City girls win 44
Basketball results from Saturday night show the Plover boys led by Wayne Arnold scoring 37 points as they beat Gilmore City 47. Gilmore City girls defeated the home team 44 to 27 in a game hampered by a slick waxed floor. Regulars Kathleen Bucher and Gladys Emery were out for the home girls. Frank Tellier filled in as coach for Gilmore City during the absence of the regular coach on a mission.
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Plover
Gilmore City
Plover Boys
Wayne Arnold
Gilmore Girls
Kathleen Bucher
Gladys Emery
Frank ‘Tellier
Giltmore City
Plover Church Sets Services and Events This Week
The Plover Presbyterian Church announces a Sunday preaching service and Sunday school. A Thursday meeting of the Willing Workers includes a shower for Mrs. Dorothy Buck O'Neall. A Thursday 7:45 p.m. concert by Rev. Mr. Weisenauer and his violin offers free admission but a free-will offering. Young People meet Sunday 7:30 p.m. and the district meeting is in Ottosen Monday Jan 10 at 7:30 p.m.
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Dorothy Buck O’neall
Weisenaur
Weisenauer
Ottosen
Plover M. E. Church Notes on Sunday Services
The Plover M. E. Church announces pastor Rev Redmayne presiding. Church school, Epworth League meet at 6 45 p m. January 9 sermon title What We Believe About Jesus Christ and Why second study in the apostles creed discussion What Constitutes Christian Recreation led by Wayne Arnold everyone welcome
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Epworth League
Wayne Arnold
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County Iowa
In district court of Pocahontas County Iowa November term 1937 No 2831 Lena G Johnson deceased last will dated November 22 1934 filed February 3 1938 hearing at 10 00 A M at Pocahontas court house before district court clerk show cause why instrument should not be probated Dated Pocahontas Iowa January 8 1938 Katherine Boozell Clerk of the District Court 42-3
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Lena G. Johnson
Pocahontas
Iowa
District Court
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