Pocahontas Civic Groups Host Meetings and Installations
A sweep of gatherings in Pocahontas features the Presbyterian Women hosting a dessert luncheon and business session led by Mrs. Ira Miller. The Rolfe Rebekah Lodge installs 1955 officers with help from district officials, while Sacred Heart society installs officers and reports on yearly fundraising and school projects. Community members attend from Mallard Colfax Remsen and Laurens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women's Organization
Ira Miller
Robert Freeburg
Miller
Nels Kaiser
H. L. Yocum
Frank Johnson
Mallard
Charles Lucas
Colfax
Tra Miller
Rebekah Lodge
Rolfe Rebekah Lodge
Jack Bouma
American Legion Auxiliary
Junior Legion Auxiliary
St. Mihiel
Palmer
Bouma
Woodward
Glenwood
Mitchelville
Washington, D. C
NB. Homan
Remsen
Joseph Schoofs
L.S. Homan
P. J. Homan
Pocahontas State Bank
Clara Lorge
Sacred Heart Society
Holy Name Hall
Elmer Lange
RR. He. Wienhold
Israel Halder
Karhoff
Leone Eckerson
Frank Murray
Sacred Heart School
Cleo Flaherty
Melvin Schulte
Clem Alig
Alice Donohoe
Vincent Hallman
Pocahontas
al Vodraska
Cochairman
Thomas Wilson
Mary Hronek
C. A. Lehnot
Peter and Paul's Social Society
Florence Beneke
Lawrence Seifried
Harry Malm
Byron Poduska
Ridetto
James Bartosh
John Machian
Chas. Nedved
Lucy Eval
Wesley Hronek
J. J. Pavik
Frank Stejskal
Florian Luft
Leonard Sioulis
John Pavik
J. J. Sedlacek
Frank Bartosh
Charles Zdrazil
Florence Benecke
Harold Shavely
Westes Hronek
David Sheker
Ray Garrels
Jerry Hotovec
Ralph Hudek
Elma Stoulls
James Barto
Rolfe Iowa Town Council Proceedings December 13 1954
The Rolfe Iowa Town Council met December 13 1954 with Mayor Fred Witt presiding. Members A A Firkins Henry Wiekie Lloyd Cox L A Hansen and George Schonberger attended. Minutes approved and bills paid including supplies labor utilities insurance and advertising with total expenditures listed for various departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Witt
A. A. Firkins
Henry Wiekie
Lloyd Cox
L. A. Hansen
George Schonberger
Americas Ambassador To The Blind Plans Overseas Tour
America's ambassador to the blind travels to India Pakistan Burma the Philippines and Japan. Governments join the American Foundation for Overseas Blind in sponsoring the trip. Dr Keller aims to boost facilities for relief education and rehabilitation of the blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Pakistan
Burma
Philippines
Japan
American Foundation For Overseas Blind
New York
Keller
Helen Keller
U. S
Far East
KLM
Royal Dutch Airlines
New York’s
International
City Council Proceedings and License Renewal Summary
Council approves bills including Ta. Light and Power and A.C. McClurg expenses. Treasurer’s report accepted and filed. Renewal of class D Beer Permit for Clarence Ogden granted upon license payment and bond. Meeting adjourned. J. H. Brinkman, Clerk. Fred Witt, Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. McClurg
Bishop
Schonberger
Hansen
Cox
Firkins
Clarence Ogden
Moton
Dawn highway tragedy near town after all night dance
A young man driving home from an all night dance falls asleep three miles from town. A highway patrolman relays a call to medical aid and a rapid response, with a night marshal reporting a serious crash as dawn breaks.
Stanback Relief Pills and Powders Advertised
Relieve pains of tired sore aching muscles with Stanback tablets or powders. Stanback acts fast to bring comforting relief as the formula combines several prescription type ingredients for rapid pain relief.
Patrolman Faces Night Shift After Tragic Crash Rescue
A car wreck near a bridge left a driver alive but severely injured. An ambulance, doctor, and officers freed him from twisted metal then rushed him to hospital where the boy later died. The patrolman informed the victim’s parents and returned home to prepare for duty.
Mrs Don Snook and Kathern Visit Paul Snook Home
Mrs Don Snook and Kathern are visiting the Paul Snook home for a time. Don will join his family enroute to the west coast for further duty with the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Snook
Kathern
Paul Snook
Don
Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Rolfe Arrow
Robert Swan
Marion Bruce
Rolfe
Iowa
Towa
OWA Press, ]Association
Nationa
Pocahontas News
LeRoy Cobb
Fort Dodge
John Tiernan
Roy Cobb
Robert Cobb
Laurens
Cobb
Allis Chalmers
NEW Western 15 FT. Landroller
Rolfe Implement Co
Rolfe, Iowa
Bradburn Truck Lines
M.& S. Sates Co
Hansen's
Grant & Son
Gras & Mon
Brinkman Standard
Dale Peterson
Labor
Pocahontas County
Don Behrendsen
Elect
Light & Power Co
Layne Western Co
Thompson-Hayward Co
Best Cote Ee
Aluedier Co
Chicaro Northwestern
Recreation
R. W. Feaster
Labor Municipal Enterprise Ars
G. B. Fuller, Jr
Fagre Constriction Co
Griffeth Co
Duff Peterson
Rulfe Arrow
Advertising
Casy's Department Store
Mabel
America
Wendell Ritchie
Jay Arnold
Myzon Swine
MYZON
Piney
Joe Lehman
J. H. Brinkman
Bob Hullihan
Doc
Ished
Zenith
Rog
Roger Howland
Rolfe Dry Goods Store
Mrs
Archie Phillips
Jean Pringle
General Insurance
Plover
E. O. Loxterkamp
Rolfe Clinic
Rolfe, IA
H. G. Frigaard
Chiropractor
X-ray
Carl J. White
DR. L. W. Feldman
T. S. Clark, D. O
Methodist
J. E. Hynds
Ritz
T. J. Raynes Insurance of
Acciden
T. Fred Smith Automobile &Property Insurance Real Estate
Fuller Bldg
Dick’s ‘66
Pocahontas, Iowa
E. P. Hansen
Optometrist
Humboldt, Iows
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