Services Held For Mrs George Alig At Pocahontas
Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church Pocahontas for Mrs George Alig 61 who died January 20 at her home. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. She is survived by her husband five daughters and five sons. Additionally the piece notes relatives in nearby towns and service members in the family.
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Sacred Heart Church
Pocahontas
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
George Alig, Jr
Edward Fandel
Sanborn
Alig
Calvary Cemetery
Norbert
Mamie English
Pekin
Edward Alig
Maurice Alig
Navy
Mediterranean
Miss Johnson Honored At Shower And Dinner Event
Miss Johnson received a gift during a Thursday dinner and social hour. Earlier, Tuesday afternoon, 25 neighbors and friends gathered at the Johnsons home to honor her with a shower hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Otto Johnson.
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Miss Johnson
Otto Johnson
West Bend Girls Defeat Pocahontas 49 to 35 on Home Floor
West Bend girls beat Pocahontas 49 to 35 with L Perkins scoring 25 points and Bernadine Stoulil adding 13. West Bend led 16 8 after the first quarter and 21 20 at halftime before Pocahontas surged ahead 38 to 28 in the third.
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West Bend
Pocahontas Girls
L. Perkins
Bernadine Stoulil
Eagles Win Again Defeat Sacred Heart 38 to 22
The Sacred Heart Eagles of Pocahontas beat Sacred Heart of Fort Dodge 38 to 22 at the Knights of Columbus gym in Fort Dodge. Mackovets led Pocahontas with 13 points. This was their second win over the Irish this season. Their next game is Sunday January 28 at home against Corpus Christi of Fort Dodge.
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Eagles
Sacred Heart Eagles
Pocahontas
Sacred Heart of
Fort Dodge
Knights of Columbus
Mackovets
Irish
Corpus Christi
Carefree Club Hosts Auction Bridge Evening
Entertained by Mr and Mrs Jerry Hotevee and Mr and Mrs George Wagner the Carefree club and Mr and Mrs Leo Shors met Sunday at the Hotevee home for auction bridge. Shors won high score with George Shors, Monaghan second, Kaiser draw prize. Leo Shors welcomed as new member. refreshments served.
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Jerry Hotevee
George Wagner
Leo Shors
Hotevee
George Shors
Edward Monaghan
Helmer Kaiser
Rolfe
A. C. Shimon
Robby Steinhilber
Hotel Pocahontas
Local Havelock News Brevities And WarNotes
Claude Barth heads to Fort Snelling for naval training at Great Lakes. Lt. Whitman visits. Sgt. Buck reports in Belgium. George Gist, a navy veteran visiting from Seattle, speaks of action and a narrow hurricane escape. Wounded Normandy veteran Heathman family connections noted. Memorial and social events include village meetings, church services, and Woman’s Society gatherings amid wartime updates.
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Claude Barth
Fort Snelling Minn
Armed Forces
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Graydon Swanson
St. Louis
Wright
Keerles
Vern Waters
Fonda
Howard Gibson
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
George Gist
Seattle
Wash
Clyde Speer
George
Mike Kennedy
Ayrshire
Crandall Farm
Woman's Society of Christian Service
J. C. Barth
Willis Speer
Alta Whitman
Roger Heathman
Normandy
Mrs. Heathman
Roger Hudson
McIntire Farm
Jolley
Barney Weinholt
Ware Wee
J. Bittner
Varina
Winifred Mason
Lt. Bittner
Air Corps
New Guinea
Bing Crosby
Israel Halder
Calista
Raymond
Evelyn Bittner
Byran
Lucille
Fof Humboldt
California
John Brazier
Dale Stover
Great Lakes
Johnnie
Naval
Meritt Brazier
Fairfax
Calif
Lawrence
Brazier
Havelock Methodist Church Crusade for Christ Appeal
Havelock Methodist Church led by Pastor John Drake Wolcott invites participation in the Crusade for Christ. Sunday schedule includes 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11:15 a.m. worship, with Youths Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Parishioners urged to make offerings this week to meet the quota.
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Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake Wolcott
Crusade For Christ
Record Low For Small Pox In Iowa
Iowa reports a three year low in smallpox with 85 cases from 1942 to 1944 the lowest since 1908. Officials cite increased vaccination campaigns and prior widespread infection that left many people immune as dual reasons for the decline.
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Iowa
State Health Department
Vaccination Key to Keeping Smallpox Down Says Department
The department notes universal vaccination as the only preventive known to control smallpox. It cites three-year totals of 25 cases in 1942, 26 in 1943, and 34 in 1944 to support continued vaccination efforts.
Knoxville Insurance Man Recovers Extra New Year Coin
A Knoxville insurer on New Year’s Day accepted a woman’s handout of two bits she said was an old family custom. He initially refused but she insisted he keep the coin, explaining the gesture brings luck to both giver and receiver.
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Knoxville
After the War Farmers Address Lime Needs in Iowa
Farmers in Iowa confront lime shortages and soil conditioning as postwar efforts push soil improvement. Reports indicate lime usage remains below optimal levels, prompting agronomy programs to boost lime outreach and application across farming communities.
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Iowa
Liming Ig Boin
Local tire shortage strains farmers and garages
Frustration grows as farmers, commercial garages, and filling stations report limited tire supplies and truck services. Industry voices describe widespread access challenges and concern over repair delays affecting daily operations.
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Chicago
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Sherm Johnson
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Ray Crummer
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Irene Johnson
Bell Telephone
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Shimons Entertain Club
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Gilleland
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F.C.A. Club
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Homer Malcolm
O. P. Malcolm
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John Flaherty
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Martha Challburg
Mercy Hospital
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William Carney
Kathleen Posakony
Ames
Miss Posakony
Iowa State College
Shelgren
Lea Shelgren
Carolyn
Wil
M. Brendan
Sacred Heart School
Marvin 1. Schneider
Ealtispe J. Bt
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Air Force
England
Howard Mefferd
Shawnee
Okla
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Jean Mefferd
Havelock News
Lawton High School
Lawton
Pocahontas County Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association
Orville Peterson Qc, Ke, Lehnngs
Wm. Fisher
J. H. Bucher
Webb’s Drug Store
Mix
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