Entertaining Coached Pupils and Community Events
Community notices recount Miss Ruth Wilson and Miss Mary Mitchell hosting pupils after a Pine Room dinner and theatre trip. Numerous clubs and hosts mark social evenings, birthdays, bridge games, and class parties in Pocahontas and nearby towns with readings, travels, and committee plans for January and February activities.
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Ruth Wilson
Mary Mitchell
Marie White
Catherine McIntire
Rachel Wiegman
Pine Room
Pocahontas
Miss Wilson
Miss Mitchell
Wilson
Mitchell
Hotel Humboldt
Humboldt
Excelsior Society Holds Interesting Presbyterian Program
A regular Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Excelsior Presbyterian Society met in the church social rooms. Mrs. W. D. Hauck led the program with devotions by Mrs. J. H. Brinkman and singing by Mrs. C. B. Bowen. An original play by Mrs. C. E. Boyce was presented, with a cello solo by Miss Doris Vaughn and two vocal numbers by Miss Irene Peterson. Lunch was served by the January committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Society
Presbyterian Excelsior Society
W. D. Hauck
J. H. Brinkman
C. B. Bowen
C. E. Boyce
Doris Vaughn
Irene Peterson
4 H Training School At Pocahontas Well Attended
The first 4 H training school was held Wednesday January 8 at the Pocahontas county courthouse. Miss Florence Forbes home furnishing specialist from Iowa State College extension service led project work and discussed color, art, music, rug making and picture hanging. Seven of nine clubs represented plus committee members and new home project chairman attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County Court House
Florence Forbes
Iowa State College Extension Service
J. E. DeWolf
New Home Project
Frank Schlensig
Floyd Green
John Anderson
A. R. Omtvedt
Carmen Krohn
Joanne Anderson
Alois Omtvedt
Fonda
Don Neville
Harriet Ferguson
Vergene Lewis
Laurens
Gordon Vial
Axel S. Carlsen
Havelock
E. J. Schmuecker
F. A. Shaw
Jas. W. Bartosh
Isla Hudek
Bernadine Reiter
June Hudek
Pocahontas
A. M. Berguson
Plover
A. A. Brinkman
Rolfe
Rolfe School News Briefs Highlight Classes Glee Club and Photos
Jamies Studio of Fort Dodge photographed Rolfe junior, sophomore, and freshman classes for the annual on Jan 3. Blizzard make‑up classes met Jan 4. Roosevelt broadcast discussed by Miss Marcum and Miss Hendrickson's classes after the show. Reorganized glee club now lists soprano, alto, and officers. Marie White elected president with Jean Graham as vice president. Photos for the music revue were taken December 17 by F. J. Strathman of Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamies
Fort Dodge
Miss Marcum
Miss Hendrickson
Roosevelt
Rachel Wiegman
Rolfe High School
California
Glee Club
Beverly Grant
Jean Graham
Lola Beth Green
Betty Harris
Marian Lund
Elaine Peters
Frances Phillips
June Shelgren
Beryl White
M. Isabelle Chambers
Marilyn Barrett
Dorothy Biederman
Beverly de Wolfe
Joann Graves
Eloise Hewlett
Patsy Hurley
Joyce Peterson
Janet Thompson
Nan Peterson
Jeanette Hauck
Marcella Howland
Patty Jeffries
Betty J. Johnson
Catherine McIntire
Norma Lee Robinson
Lou Ella Roberts
Marie White
Sec’y-Treas
F. J. Strathman
Pocahontas
First School Orchestra Rehearsal Draws 25 Members
Twenty five students attended the school auditorium rehearsal on Wednesday at 3 10 PM. They were assigned to string brass or wood wind sections as the first orchestral practice began.
Churches The Sethotast Church Rev J Plummer Schedule
The Sethotast Church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League meets at 6 20 p.m. The January Social of the Asbury class is at the church Friday evening January 17 with committee members Mrs. Tom Diggs and Mrs. Earl Chambers. The Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Wednesday afternoon January 22 with Circle No 1 serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Asbury
Tom Diggs
Earl Chambers
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Circle No. 1
Trinity Lutheran Services and Meetings Schedule
Pastor J. O. Wangberg leads regular Sunday morning service with Junior League in the evening. Topic is Being a Living Apostle from II Corinthians 3 13. Catechism class meets Saturday 1 30 p m at the parsonage. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Nels Ryen Wednesday Jan 22. Remember Christianity should be Christ living in you.
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Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wangberg
Ladies’ Aid Society
Nels Ryen
Christ
Presbyterian Church Service and Activities Schedule
Morning worship at 10 o clock with Sunday school at 11 10. Religious Education class meets Saturday at 2 00 at the manse. Choir practice Sunday at 2 00 and the children’s choir at 4 00. You are invited to attend a church service next Sunday with ample room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. F. Schneck
England's richest widow born from a $12 a week stenographer
An American stenographer rose from a $12 weekly office job to marry Britain’s eccentric peer and become England’s richest widow with a $100 million fortune. The American Weekly features her Cinderella tale in the upcoming Chicago Sunday Herald American edition.
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England
Britain
American Weekly
Chicago Herald-American
Polite Dining Moment Ends In Quick Wit
A boy at his teacher's home dodges trouble after meat slips to the floor. He quips with humor, saying, That’s always the way with tough meat, escaping a potential scolding. The mother questions his politeness, but the boy defuses the incident with a light remark.
Dryad banter over bathing suits in playful exchange
He teases a woman about looking like a dryad and questions why she has not gotten her bathing suit wet, replying that a dryad would be for bathing and joking about readying summer attire.
Not So Lucky Brown: Bandit Refuses Penny Offer
A bandit taunts Mrs. Brown about a lucky penny as he confronts her, noting she has no money and asking if she would part with the coin. The scene captures a tense robbery exchange with no violence described.
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Brown
Bandit
Mrs. Brown
Hope-Chest Monniker Visitor Dialogue
A fragmentary exchange recalls a question about a mother’s maiden name and a reference to Biltmore as the name on towels. The text shows a playful, cryptic banter about identity and domestic items.
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Monniker
Biltmore
New Preacher Impresses Parishioners in Mirandy Tale
Mirandy reports the new preacher impressed locals by asking the Land for many things the previous minister did not recognize. The exchange highlights the newcomer's bold approach and parishioners' curiosity about his methods.
Wait a While Love Quip Sparks Tense Exchange
A romantic suitor proclaims grand vows but the girl dismisses them, asserting indifference to the gesture regardless of its messy condition. The exchange highlights lingering pride and defiant wit between the pair.
Boy's halfback play masks lagging studies joke
A quip plays on a student athlete whose football prowess as halfback overshadows his academic progress. The exchange notes him performing on the field while his studies remain behind, humorously framed as a contrast between sport and schooling.
Fresh Fellows Banter Sparks Lighthearted Exchange
In a playful dialogue a man asks about liking fresh fellows and a woman confirms she aims to enjoy a fresh one at least twice weekly. The exchange centers on humor and casual dating vibes.
Quiet Country General Store Incident
A commercial traveler visits a sleepy town general store, finds proprietor Mr. Jones and a friend playing checkers in the parlor. The traveler reports two customers inside, but Jones stays focused on the game and tells him to stay quiet so they will leave.
No Flattery Please Judge
A courtroom exchange features flattery avoidance as the culprit deflects praise for a burglary method. The judge and culprit clash over compliments, highlighting a witty dialogue about ingenuity and manners in a legal setting.
Signal of Success Scientist Quips Over Lab Explosion
A scientist proclaims a lab explosion as proof the experiment succeeded, while a colleague reacts with wry acknowledgement. The exchange frames a high-stakes moment of scientific risk and breakthrough, underscored by tension between ambition and safety.
Pleasant Life Card Moments in a Racially Toned Exchange
A brief, quoted exchange shows a social moment between a white speaker and an African American man. The line implies a seller offering life insurance while the recipient resists, hinting at home safety concerns. It reflects period dialect and social distances in everyday conversation.
His Thoughts Wonder Teacher
A playful dialogue shows a boy wondering why bats act strangely in winter and a teacher guiding thought about animal behavior. The exchange uses a humorous line about oiling a bat and a curious question about winter habits.
Chicks and profits from poultry raising discussed
A reader recalls buying cheap chicks and learning the hard way that quality pullets pay. The essay argues for investing in fewer, better chicks that lay more eggs and yield higher profits. Also included is a probate notice for Carrie Lehnus dated April 1940, with hearing set in Pocahontas County Iowa.
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Pocahontas County
Carrie Lehnus
Decanasa
Cou
Pocahontas
Iowa
District Court of
Said
Towa
Byoder House urges home improvements for winter remodeling
SITUATION WANTED ad invites helpers for households and offers services to dustproof draperies and furniture. It promotes stores for mill work lumber and paint and urges price info now. Mentions Old Ben coal and a 1941 poultry crop warning with light humor about children and company stairs.
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Woman's Club
Rolfe Women’s Club
Central States
Esther Ragan
N. P. Olson
Minnie Jarvis
Louise Flynn
M. D. Anderson
Georgia Phares
Miss Flynn
The
Herald
Austin
Minn
Siefkin
Hortense Siefkin
Fred Nelson
J. C. Damborg
L. A. Hansen
Paul Lothian
Palmer
Bowen
Bon Ton Bridge Club
N.J. Bixler
Oda Reid
A. G. Hille
Henry Kober
Rober
W. L. McIntire
Paul Biederman
Art Trembley
Wimbledon
N. D
Fikertown School
Guy Kerns
Mike Schmidt
Pikertown School
Joan Schmidt
Clive Kerns
Estelyn Roberts
Bonnita Philp
Hilda
Freeman Nielgen
Lorene George
George
Lorena Paup
Velma Clayton
Harold Gustafson
Albert City
George Home
Forrest Tutt
Jim George
United States
Coast Guard
Forrest
Hileen Cady
Arlene Jarvis
Trinity Aid Society
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
O. G. Ryen
C. E. Hegstrom
Sarah Storesund
Verna Ryen
P. Lomen
Telmer Sime
Dora Simonson
Plummer
A. L. D. Clu
A. L. D. Club
E. J. Plummer
C. P. Lathrop
Franz Wersel
B. A. Kerns
Lathrop
Irvin Larson
Irvin Laurson
Larson
Louis Krischel
Oscar Johnson
Vogel
Gerald Sorenson
Chester Larson
Margaret McKim
J. C. Olerich
Mrs. Larson
M. W. Webb
Sorosis Club
Rolfe School News
Sethotast Church
J. Plummer
DRYAD
Sapphira
Mirandy
Rastus
Frank Priebes
Ieee
Sie
Prank Prierr
L. F. Cavanaugh Humboldt
Leo MacVey
Leon Sinek
Hampshire
Farrow
Louis Stoulil
Ottosen
Woods Hatchery
M. Vergey
Grandview Blvd
Sioux City
Los Angeles
Mw Sary
Minnalis
Western Aircraft Bureau
Wesley Temple
Minnalis, Minn
Molerm
LJ A Johnson
Critchett Piano Co
Des Moines
Gamble
Rail
Heathman
Aberdeen
Revolution Blackbird
Orville Laws Rolfe
Hee Haw News
Riches
Mussolii
Iverson
Greece
Byoder
Mother
Father
J.T. Grant & Son
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