Janus and the New Year at Rolfe High
In this Rolfe high school page, editor Robert Obrecht reflects on January as the Roman god Janus guardian of beginnings and gates, noting 1940's uncertain promise after a mixed 1939. The piece blends history with hope for better days ahead as students anticipate the year.
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Janus
Numan Pompilius
Julius Caesar
Robert Obrecht
I. Q
Rolfe
Adam
Rolfe High School
Norma Lee Robinson
Eugene
Gretchen
Bradgate Methodist Church Activities Highlight Local Life
Bradgate News details church events led by Pastor W K Williams including Sunday services at 10:15 and 11:15 with Epworth League in the evening. It notes community gatherings, choir practice, library book sale on war topics, and weekly club meetings with local residents and families mentioned among the participants.
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Epworth League
Gospel Forum
Loren Daniel
Abbie Olson
Methodist
New Church
Local social notices highlight birthday and visit gatherings
O'Donnel and Marion Rose and others were Sunday guests at the O'Donnel home. A group of friends surprised Sorenson Saturday evening with an 8 party in his honor. Mrs. Maude Tilton hosted the Friday Nite club at her home Friday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gehrt, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Laning, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olson, and Mr. and Mrs. Hans Isaacson at Henry Sorenson's home Sunday evening.
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Parent-teachers Association
Rev. Bough
Humboldt
Charles Rickard
Roberta Reckard
Owen Curry
John Seaman
Irvin Rickard
Fort Dodge
Elmer Naeve
George Wolcott
Paul Jarvis
Clark
Rolfe
John Christiansen
LaVelle Wolcott
Bradbury
Marguerite
Edna Marchant
Bertha Naeve
Ed O'Donnel
Loren
O’donnel
Marion
Rose
Sutherland
O'Donnel
My ‘Sorenson
Maude. Tilton
Mike Gehrt
Dewey Laning
Henry Olson
Hans Isaacson
Henry Sorenson
Trinity Lutheran Notes Faithfulness and Guidance in Services
Pastor J.O. Wangberg leads Sunday morning worship with the theme Faithfulness in the Lord's Service from Matthew 25. Luther League meets in the evening to discuss How Does Jesus Guide. Catechism class Saturday at 1 30 p m at the parsonage. Ladies Aid meets with aire Wiegert on Wednesday January 4. The greatest healing comes from the fountain of life says J Burrell.
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Luther League
Jesus
Ladies’ Aid Society
Aire
R. Wiegert
Methodist Church Services Notice
Rev. E J Plummer pastor leads Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m The Christian Advocate will be presented later this month Most subscriptions do not expire until February Mrs Plummer is gradually improving
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Epworth League
Christian Advocate
Nain Lutheran Church Service and Classes Schedule
James N Lund, pastor, invites parishioners to a Sunday 11 am divine service and 1 pm service, with Saturday confirmation class at 10. There is a Bible and Sunday school at 10 15. A Monday annual business meeting is announced, described as an external voice guiding the pastors and congregation.
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Nain Lutheran Church
James N. Lund
General Motors Builds 25-Millionth Car in March of Men and Motors
In a photo from Detroit executives C. E. Wetherald and Coyle with H. H. Curtice, A. P. Sloan Jr., Fred Brown, C. E. Mott, C. E. Wilson, and Knudsen, the 25 millionth GM unit is shown before its move to the Masonic Temple for a March of Men and Motors celebration.
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C. E. Wetherald
Chevrolet
Mr. Coyle
H. H. Curtice
Buick Division
A. P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors
Fred Brown
C. E. Mott
C. E. Wilson
Knudsen
Detroit
March of Men and Motors
Masonic Temple
Flint
Tts
M. E. Coyle
Chevrolet General Manager
W. S. Knudsen
Buick
AC Spark Plug
Editorial echoes layman despair in Fortune 1940 comment
An archival line from a Fortune editorial in January 1940 expresses that laypeople feel utterly lost without guidance, implying limited ability to save the world or even have created it initially. The quote reflects wartime uncertainty and the call for clarity.
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Fortune
Presbyterian Church Plans Sunday Services and Choir
Regular services at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 10:00 led by Rev H A Sinning with a sermon. Sunday school follows the morning service and there are classes for all ages with trained teachers. Choir practice Thursday at Mrs C J Morrison's home for Young People's Day on January 28.
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Presbyterian Church
C. J. Morrison
Central States Electric seeks Pocahontas County franchise
The Iowa State Commerce Commission announces a petition by Central States Electric Company of Cedar Rapids to erect operate and maintain electric transmission lines including poles wires towers cables and fixtures across public lands and private property in Pocahontas County Iowa. A hearing is set for February 6 1940 at 10 a m in Des Moines with objections due five days prior.
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Iowa State Commerce Commission
Pocahontas County
Central States Electric Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Des Moines
Not. See Much Long Dig A Decorah Ride Home
Fragmentary OCR notes describe civic life and recognition for men in state communities. Mentions an Association Who’s Who publication aiming for true state representation and a shift from prior issues. Ends with stray lines about Decorah travel and a joking line about an arrow adlet.
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The
Association
Decorah
Gorles
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Rachel Wiegman
Gerald Thompson
Jeanette
Hauck Assemblies
Lorene
George Personals
Donald Sinek
Miss. Marcum
Don Shimon
Jean Mathers
Yeally
Buck
Frank Buck
Lorene George
Bradgate News
Bradgate
Margaret Laning
Progress Club
Ed Rickard
Trinity
Lutheran
J.O. Wangberg
Fountain of Life
J. Burrell
Arrow Printing
Geo. L. McCaughan
Nta
Represé Bie
Hoss
Paw
Rolfe Auto Co
Tod
Rolfe Auto Company
Lowa
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