Ridenour Passes After Stroke in Des Moines
C Ridenour, longtime Rolfe resident and former Des Moines barber for the state house, died January 15 1936 in a Des Moines hospital after pneumonia followed a stroke. He left a widow Mrs M Cowr of Rolfe three daughters Cora Cook Ames Zola An Pioneer Meda Nek Holstein and a son Perry Nour Louisville Ky.
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Rolfe
W. Mord
Ridenour Pop
Des Moines
Priesday
Ridenour
I Rolfe
State House
Elliott Hotel
Bwa
M. Cowr
Cora Cook
Ames
Zolaan
Pioneer
Medanek
Holstein
Perry Nour
Louisville
Central States Electric Co Honor Banquet at Rolfe Gathering
A Central States Electric Co division meeting in Rolfe brought together managers from Britt Garner Fairmont Iowa Falls Belmond and nearby towns. The luncheon featured a course meal with fruit cocktail soup roast chicken and pie as officials discussed farm support, bets in horses and health concerns tied to gambling and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central States Electric Co
Central States
Rolfe
Strong, Britt
Garner
Fairmont
Iowa Falls
Belmond
Community club and sale listings for late January events
Local notices list numerous meetings and sales across January and February. Items include Delta Dek ridge Chuh gathering, Sorasis Club, Garfield Town H Unit Farm Bureau, American Home Club, Go-Getter's 4, Trinity Sub-Catechism Class, Roosevelt 4-H Club, cattle sale, Tuesday and Wednesday club meetings, Busy Birth Club, and a late February closing out farm goods sale. Notable hosts and locations include J. M. P. Hancher, Mrs Flossie aut hursday, Henry Ulerich, J. R. McIntire, Miss Wierman, Trinity church, Mrs. Etta a Trinity rant, and Mrs. Phary Sony.
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Delta Dek Ridge Chuh
J. MP
Hancher
Thuriay
Sorasis Club Htee
Flossie Aut
Trinity
P.m. Saurday
Roosevelt
S. Ivan Harris
Iinlay
W. Lee Mae
Us Holstein
Plover
A. L. D. Club
L. A. Gers
Catherine Nacke Wins Military Honor At State University
Miss Catherine Nacke was commissioned honorary cadet colonel at the ROTC military ball at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. She was chosen from several nominees for the post based on scholastic ability character campus activity personality and leadership.
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Catherine Nacke
State University
University of Iowa At
Iowa City
Catherine
Daily Register
R.O.T.C. Regiment of
State University of Iowa
Miss Catherine Nacke Honored At University Military Ball
Miss Catherine Nacke, a senior in liberal arts, was commissioned cadet colonel at the annual university military ball attended by Gov Kraschel and General Grahl. A Rolfe native with Gamma Phi Beta ties, she has theater and film prospects and previously led a stock company on the Atlantic coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kraschel
Chas. H. Grahl
Catherine
Iowa Union
George F. Ny Dailey
Atlantic Coast
New Hampshire
Gamma Phi Beta
Rolfe
Rolfe High School
Clark's College
Dubuque
Ft. Dodge Junior College
Frank J. Nacke
Mrs B F Pike Improves After Illness Says Reports
Mrs. B. F. Pike has been on the sick list for several days but reports show she is somewhat better now.
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B. F. Pike
Pocahontas County Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Meeting
The Pocahontas County Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association met Tuesday to report sound finances. Officers were re-elected: President C L Gunderson Rolfe Vice President Fred K Hawley Laurens Secretary Treasurer Mrs J H Bucher Plover Gilbert Ellis Fonda joined the board replacing the late W C Heller. other directors were re-elected. The board authorized updating articles of incorporation and by laws to standard policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Board of Directors
Holstein Sale and Estate Auction Notices
On Monday January 27 W Lee MacVey holds a reduction sale of 42 Holstein cattle two miles north and 1 1/2 miles east of Plover. C W Carpenter executor sells estate personal property six miles northeast of Rolfe on Thursday Jan 30 including a 1934 Dodge coupe and farming gear. Shimon Estate household goods sale postponed to January 25 due to road conditions. Cassie Show of Humboldt was pulled from a ditch near the Shimon residence by a tractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee MacVey
Plover
C. W. Carpenter
U IF. Fisher
Fisher
Rolfe
The
Arrow
Shimon
Mike Shimon
Cassie Show
Humboldt
Rolfe Promotion Club Reports Meeting Notes and Humor
The Rolfe Promotion Club met last Thursday at noon with Presbyterian ladies serving a meal. Mrs Cora Lighter Ivey was indisposed. J C Damberg acted as chairman. Reports covered a healthy cash balance, a delegation trip to Ames, and possible help from the Highway Commission. Dialog featured extemporaneous topics and humor including a grass widow hay fever joke. Marion Bruce named chair for Jan 30 with O Q Fuller to preside Feb 13.
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Rolfe
Presbyterian
Cora Lighter Ivey
J.C. Damberg
Trade Extension Committee
Jim Wilson
Morris Webb
Ames
The
Highway Commission
Dc. W. Siefkin
Minute Men
J.T. Grant
Marion Bruce
OQ. B. Fuller
Missionary Program F. 4 A Sociable at Presbyterian Church
A Missionary Society sociable convenes Tuesday February 4 in the Presbyterian church parlor. The event features a cafeteria supper at 6:30 p.m. with committees led by Mrs. B C Rudolfson and Mrs. Emma Hewlett coordinating menus and dishes, music by Mrs. J R MeIntire, and stunts by Rev Sinning. Special feature includes a comic strip highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Missionary Society
Clarence Kk. Boyce
Earl Fisher
W. L. McIntire
Minnie Jarvis
Frank King
B.C. Rudolfson
C. L. Gunderson
Emma Hewlett
H. A. Sinning
J. H. Brinkman
Hansen
J. R. MeIntire
C. EB. Boyce
A. C.thomas
Rolfe Basketeers Triumph Over Pocahontas In Conference Clash
The Rolfe high school basketball team defeated Pocahontas 43 to 20 in Twin Lakes Conference action at Pocahontas. IGekard led Rolfe with 9 field goals and 18 points tying Rickard, while Rudolfson added 7 field goals and 4 free throws. Rolfe outscored 18-3 in the final period as the defense stifled Pocahontas.
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Rolfe
Twin Lakes
Pocahontas
Rolferts
Rolfe Aggregation
Rolfe-Pocahontas
Indians
Igekard
Rudolfson
Rickard
Shelgren
Lanis
Brownie Rickard
Farmers urged to obtain their seed corn at once
County Agent Schmuecker urges Pocahontas county farmers to secure quality seed corn before planting. About 20,000 bushels are needed next spring due to low germination and mould. Steps include testing saved seed, obtaining tested local seed, or contacting the agent for a list of tested dealers. Also notes a blizzard hindered a wedding trip by Mr and Mrs Denzil Johnson to Sioux City.
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Schmuecker
Pocahontas County
Rolfe and Rockwell City in Cage Battle Friday Eve
Rockwell City visits Rolfe in a Twin Lakes Conference contest at Rolfe gym on Friday evening January 24. Both first and second teams will play with games starting at 7 16 sharp. Rolfe seeks a win to boost its improving season and strong record.
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Ralfe
Rickard
Cormwell
Rudalfson
Shelgren
Kennedy Gooo
Pocahontas
Streit
Rolfe
Rockwell City
Manson
Laurens
Swea City
Terri
Twin Lakes
Rolfe Boys
Ralph Showers Weds Miss Pearl Peters in Sioux City
Ralph H Showers married Pearl J Peters of Emerson Nebraska at Trinity Lutheran church Sioux City Friday Jan 17 at 8 PM The ceremony was candlelit with organ music Bride wore black silk crepe with white marten collar and carried American Beauty roses Esther Peters attended as bridesmaid Best man was Maddie Storey Other attendants included Mr and Mrs Denzil Johnson The couple will reside in Sioux City at a ready apartment no honeymoon taken The groom is manager of Katz store radio and electrical dept in Sioux City and is from Rolfe Iowa The bride has worked in Sioux City The pair received wedding wishes from friends
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Pearl J. Peters
Emerson
Nebraska
Ralph H. Showers
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sioux City
Esther Peters
Maddie Storey
Denzil Johnson
Rolfe
Johnson
Katz Department Store
Showers
B. F. Showers
Katz
Des Moines
Mmerson
Child Dies in House Fire Near Emmetsburg
A two year old girl perished in a blaze that destroyed a residence in Emmetsburg Monday afternoon. The mother was washing and left for water when she discovered the fire after returning home. She saved two other children but the girl likely hid in a closet. The mother suffered severe burns but is expected to recover at the Emmetsburg hospital. The child was a granddaughter of Grace Salisbury, linking the tragedy to local families.
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Thomas Halstead
Tmmetsburg
Emmetsburg
Geo. W. Salisbury
Grace
Asa
Jury Duty Called in Pocahontas County Iowa 1936 Panel
Lists grand and petit jury duties for 1936 in Pocahontas County Iowa with names including A H Christensen Mrs L Bilsen Joe Hauswirth and others. Also notes dinner guests Mr and Mrs ZT Carroll and visitors Ina Jolliffe and Elma Campbell with travel details.
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Grand Jury
District Court
Pocahontas County
Iowa
A. H. Christensen
Gilmore City
L. B.ilsen
Palmer
Joe Hauswirth
Havelock
Gee. T. Johnson
Laurens
Wendell Kennedy
J. B. Kent
Rolfe
H. L. Lundblad
Harvey Minkler
H. N. Monkelsen
Pocahontas
J. Eikenberry
Will Francis
Chas
A. Grandon
Ray Gruver
Pat Harrold
Henriette Hawley
Bertha Horner
Fonda
Ethel Kinney
Mary Larson
Francis Lynch
J. F. Milefchik
L. R. Murray
ZT. Carroll
Ronald
Melba Phillips
C. J. Morrison Suday
Ina Jolliffe
Flower
Elma Campbell
Weather records shattered after severe cold and heavy snow
The past week brought heavy snow and record low temperatures. Snow depths reached about fifty inches, winds piled snow high, and temperatures plummeted to 28 below at Walter Heald’s thermometer, with 83 below in town and schools closed. Roads were blocked and plows worked through Friday night despite improving wind.
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Walter Heald
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Rolfe Town School
Why He Went Democrat In Madera Man Reads Old Market Records
Lee Jordan of Madera Minnesota explains his switch from Republican to Democrat reflecting on 1922 and 1985 prices and bank collapses. He recalls building corn cribs in 1927 with Ed Wilcox for W P Wheeler and recalls lean but happy days with scarce Santa Clauses and relief projects.
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Lee Jordan
Madera
Minn
Barneys Leam
Mankato Free Press
Ed Wilcox
W. P. Wheeler
Rolfe
Pioneer John T. Condon Dies at 72 in Clare
John T. Condon, 72, longtime Clare resident, died Sunday January 19 1936 after brief illness following a noon meal with family. He leaves widow Elizabeth Condon two sons Joseph and Cyril of Manson and two daughters Mrs Kenneth Kirkpatrick and Regina Condon. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Clare and St Matthew's church officiated by Rev Father J P McGuire, with interment at St Patrick's cemetery. The Sernett family of Rolfe were visiting and attended the services.
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Clare
Mr. Condon
Jas. Sernett
Rolfe
Sernett
Condon
Sennett
Elizabeth Condon
Joseph and
Cyrillus
Manson
Kenneth Kirkpatrick
Regina Condon
St. Matthew's Church
J. P. McGuire
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Lizard
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. Ridenour
L. M. Grahim
Fintesday
the Moss
Ladies’ Aid Society
Kensington
W. R. Rogers
Tdnesday
G. L. Pirie Jr
Hursday
Iehot
I. Pr. Shay
Nesday
Phary Sony
Bon Ton Bridge
Relander
C. S. C. Club
Hid Duffy
County Mutual Insurance Company
Rolfe Basketeers
Humble Poky
Pearl Peters
Ralph Showers
Rolfe and
Rockwell Ciety
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