Birth of Barbara Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Burton Jacobson
Word from Havelock reports the birth of a nine pound daughter named Barbara Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Burton Jacobson formerly of Havelock, now of Sargent Minnesota. A sister and brother welcomed the child. The W S C S town circle met January 19 for a 12 30 luncheon with wide attendance from three circles. They contributed 22 45 to the yearly birthday fund to be split between the circle treasury and card fund. Mrs Vern Waters president opened the meeting at two with a piano song by Mrs Floyd Oertley. De votions were read from The Upper Room and the topic was The Book Gods Holy Word followed by prayer. New business on the father and son banquet date and basement cleaning were tabled until Thursday. February visiting committee named Mrs Willis Speer and Mrs Byron Lathrop to report illnesses and newcomers. Mrs Will Boysen, hospitalized, was sent records. Members were divided into two divisions and numbers obtainable from secretary Mrs Frank Kirby. Mrs Eugene Daniels led the Congo missionary lesson with brief announcements and closing prayer. Serving committee was Mrs George Dying, Mrs Fred Klein and Mrs Adrian Logan. Mrs Jake Smith is slowly recovering from a fall in her yard and x rays in Fort Dodge showed no broken bones. she is cared for at her daughter Mrs Roy Auten's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W-S.c.s
Circle
Vern Waters
Floyd Oertley
Willis Speer
Byron Lathrop
Will Boysen
Frank Kirby
Eugene Daniels
Congo
Albertson
George Dying
Fred Klein
Adrian Logan
Anniversary gathering at the Ralles marked by gifts
On Saturday evening relatives and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ralle to celebrate their wedding anniversary. They enjoyed canasta and were presented with a purse of money. A supper was served by Mrs. Ralle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ralle
New Library Adds and Local News From Havelock
New books join shelves at the local library including Point of No Return Lead Kindly Light Father of the Bride Boystown My Son and Heir Happily Every After Mary Son of Valley My Granny Van Two Against the North To Hell and Back My Heart Shall Not Fear How to Stop Worrying and Start Living Starlings of the White House Humorous Verses Toastmasters Guide. Also listed are magazines McCalls Red Book Coronet Reader's Digest American Girl Wee Wisdom Story Parade Woman's Home Companion Ladies Home Journal Good Housekeeping Cosmopolitan. Librarian Mrs Otto Keerles noted. Local items report Will Nowack Ray Grover visit to Des Moines Veterans hospital for x rays. pneumonia history. P T A January 30 meeting at the school with talks on school reorganization doctor needs and future educational program. attendance urged. Junior High Boys beat Rolfe 23 18 with Tony Cole 11 points DeVaul 8. Other visits and Rural Women Club meeting notes and luncheon details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boystown
Valley
Father Schissel Honored by Pocahontas School
Father John Schissel longtime SS Peter and Paul’s pastor and Sacred Heart teacher was honored at a farewell program in Holy Name hall. Students Alan Hogan William Hotovec and Karene Ott spoke while the mixed chorus sang Carry Me Back to Old Virginia and All Through the Night remarks came from Father H Karhoff Father J Koenig and Father Schissel who will become pastor at St Columbkille Varina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Schissel
John Schissel
SS. Peter and Paul's
Sacred Heart School
Holy Name Hall
Alan Hogan
William Hotovec
Karene Ott
Old Virginia
H. Karhoff
Sacred’ Heart Parish
Father J. Koenig
Varina
St. Columbkille’s
Junior American Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers for 1950
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met January 17 at the M. H. Hammes home and elected Kathryn Koebele as chairman Peggy Hogan as vice chair man Bonnie Gannon as secretary Betty Lea Broderson as sergeant at arms Doreen Fergen as chaplain and Mary Lou Bartosh as historian The group also planned flag salutes and refreshments hosted by Marlyce Trimble and Kathryn Koebele Members sent favors to Woodward state hospital and Mike Fitzgerald the junior assistant leader, hospitalized after a heart attack, was moved to Colfax for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward State Hospital
Marlyce Trimble
Kathryn Koebele
M. H. Hammes
Sacred Heart Society Card Party At Holy Name Hall
January circle of the Sacred Heart Society entertained at Holy Name hall with 26 tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs. R. H. Wienhold and Thomas McMahon for high score in contract. Mrs. Joe Fitzgerald and Clem Alig won high score at 500. Traveling prizes to Mrs. A. R. Mackovets and Ed Monaghan. Mrs. Wienhold presented a gift to Mrs. Francis Eichler, president of 1949, and two songs honored her.
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The
Sacred Heart Society
Holy Name Hall
R. H. Wienhold
Thomas McMahon
Joe Fitzgerald
Clem Alig
A. R.mackovets
Ed Monaghan
Wienhold
Francis Eichler
Eichler
Local Social Notes and Town Sports Update
The week included officer installations at the Eastern Star Lodge in Pocahontas and a pink and blue shower in Laurens honoring Mrs Lee Larson with gifts and luncheon. In Fort Dodge George Dickerson 73 died suddenly in California with a family surviving the widow Myrta Strong and two sons. The Laurens boys basketball team beat Laurens Ware and narrowly lost to Rolfe in a county tournament. James DeVaul was hospitalized after illness, while Elmer Williams and daughter from Des Moines visited. Drake University training led Janet Currie to resign as second grade teacher. The W S C S meets at the church basement Thursday afternoon followed by a card evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bucken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Lodge
Pocahontas
Dick Felton
Laurens
Lee Larson
George Dickerson
California
Fort Dodge
Myrta ‘Strong
Ware
Rolfe
John Hatteberg
Clint Bohn
Enid
J. E. Albertson
James DeVaul
Elmer Williams
Des Moines
James Williams
Frank Eno
Donald Henderson
Janet ‘Currie
Drake University
W.S.C.S
Lawrence Buck
Local Musical Events and Eastern Star Installations
Quartet with Mrs George McCartan accompanied by Robert Conrad Marty Walsh William Mackovers and Robert Ryan performed. Eastern Star installed officers led by Mary Randolph with multiple members named and corsages given. additional community notices include births anniversaries and a Phoenix club musical evening at Mrs S Brokaw's home with Lora Jean Rutgers Connie Monkelson and Grace Shaw performing.
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George McCartan
Robert Conrad
Marty Walsh
William Mackovers
Robert Ryan
Bichler
Carl Hood
Ben Kramer
S. H. Brokaw
Phoenix Club
Lora Jean Rutgers
Connie Monkelsen
Grace Shaw
W. DeVries
Brokaw
Social club games and visits across the community
Mr and Mrs Robert Reiter hosted the 50 50 club at 500 on Friday with high prizes won by Mrs Vincent Stoner and Lawrence Seifried. Various groups met at homes for 500 and contract bridge while visitors, including Mr and Mrs Francis Kopp, stayed at the Sacred Heart rectory. The WSCS met for a 1 15 luncheon and canasta played at Emma Olson's. Rev J R Kirby attended the North Iowa conference with other delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick ‘Chopin
Edward McDowell
Robert Reiter
Vincent Stoner
Lawrence Seifried
Leonard Storr
Wilfred Eberle
Lawrence Séifried
Frank ‘Beneke
Will Beneke
Anna Olson
Joe Hudek
Francis Kopp
Sioux City
Sacred Heart
Salina Karhoff
H. Karhoff
Kopp
Joseph Ludwig
Ovens
Dubuque
Sr. M. Malina
Os.p
J. J. DeLay
Charles Hippee
Burt Looney
Thomas McMahon
Francis Kelly
T.C.C. Club
Frank Shaw
Ws.c.s
Methodist Church
John Pascal
Clifford Slayton
J. H. McMichael
Clifford Anderson
Emma Olson
Canasta
Peter Hansen
Ben Olson
J. R. Kirby
North Iowa
W.S.C.S
Iowa Falls
McGowan
Renwick
Robert Smythe
Fort Dodge
Mrs. Johnny Smith Receives Friendly Note From Hawaii Soldier
In Grand Junction Mrs. Johnny Smith, an egg sorter for a local producer, recalls writing her name and address on many eggs. A soldier stationed in Hawaii sent a kind letter after receiving one of her eggs. The brief exchange highlights friendly, simple connection.
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Johnny Smith
Grand Junction
Hawaii
Highway Story: Driver Survives Crash Says He Was Lucky
The driver, standing beside his wrecked car, described a rollover on a hill and blamed himself for the collision. He told patrolmen he had been in shock and planned to sleep off the nerves after a movie. He later died in his seat from internal injuries.
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Bob Hulhthaw
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Havelock News
Burton Jacobson
Sargent, Minn
Barbara Ann
Jake Smith
Roy Auten
Will Nowack
Ray Grover
Ray
Veterans’ Hospital
Parent-Teacher Club
Havelock Parent Teacher Club
Mel Thorson
Havelock
Rolfe Boys
Tony Cole
Charles DeVaul
Grover Gunnarson
Jimmy
Jenny
Cherokee
D. J. Wenck
Sioux Rapids
Rena Huseby
Rural Women’s Club
Raymond Hartsock
Rank Ralle
Harold Crowell
James Filloon
Bert Jacobson
George Cole
Wi Randolph
Pocahontas News
Mike Fitzgerald
Mercy Hospital
Colfax
Bernard Wienhold
Francis Forey
West Bend
Robert Cook
Estherville
And
Mirs
Leo Wienhold
Vetter
Miriam Foege
Mimi Wareberg
Waldorf College
Joe P. Kemmer
Miss Kemmer
Webster City Hospital
O.es
Star
Mary Randolph
A. C. Carmichael
Marshall
Donald Trenary
Eugene Patrick
Worthy
Curtis Carlson
Russell Waterman
S. S. Davidson
Loren Reid
Ralph Fullerton
G. A. Pattee
Joe Wilson
Roy Horton
Marshal
Adah
Elwood Mayberny
Ruth
Esther
Ben Schill
Martha
Everett Baughman
Electa
David Byerly
Elwood Mayberry
Sentinel
Kenneth E. Clark
Louise ‘Schoon
Lutheran Hospital, Des Moines
Henry Schoon
Russell Forsythe
T. J. Quinlan
A. R. Peters
James McMahon
James MceMahon
Mansville
Texas
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Victor
Mr. McMahon
McMahon
Garner
Rolfe Arrow
Anya
Melvin Thorson
Pfister
William R. Fisher
Call Davis’ Phillips’ ‘66’ Station
Pocahontas, Iowa
Ios
Chevrolet
Rolfe Auto CO
Rolfe, Low
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