Woodmen Install Officers and Stage Community Show
The Woodmen of America unit held an installation of officers led by Richard Grant followed by a high spirited program. Officers installed included V C H Le Jordan W A L Ives Banker F King Gerk J L Young Yecort L H Smith Watchman Geo Sandy Sentry B J Stegge Manager G F Smith. A three course banquet and varied performances by local talent concluded the evening with several numbers encored and praised by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Rand “Handye
Dred
Richard Grant
Richard
V.C
H. le Jordan
G. F. Smith
Ray Ferguson
Gualiet Atevue
Annie Laurie Taylor
McIntire
Thomas
Nettle Gibbons
Genevra Johnson
Old Black Joe
W. P. Wheel
Wheeler
Victoria Quartet Concert At Me. B. Church
The Victoria Ladies Quartette performed at the Me Church as part of a school lecture series. Mrs Gear and other musicians participated, with piano pieces noted among the numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Ladies
Me. B
Farm Sale Notes Highlight Three Local Buyer Opportunities
The page advertises three farm auctions this week. MW Lycline Ritchey farm near Bradgate on Feb 2 offers 87 cattle and a large line of machinery. W. Rodda near Havelock on Feb 3 lists 81 head of stock plus hogs and seed corn. Chris Nelson home farm near Pocahontas on Feb 4 features 87 cattle including dehorned cows, plus horses and hogs. Erickson and Knutson note a Feb 6 sale south of Bradgate with full property list to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lycline
Ritchey
Bradgate
Rolfe Bridge
Rodda
Potter Farm
Havelock
Jim Rodda
Chester
Radda
Will Nelson
Minnesota
Nelson
Chris Nelson
Pocahontas
Erickson & Knutson
Legislative Ladies League opens season with new officers
The Legislative Ladies League held its opening session with strong attendance and enthusiasm. Mrs. George W. Clarke was elected president, with officers including Mrs. Frank Shankland as first vice president and Mrs. Herbert C. Ring as second vice president. The board of directors features Mrs. Caselin, Mrs. Perkins, and other members. The board meets today at 1 in the Brown to outline plans for the year. Regular meetings are at 10 each Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Ladies’ Teague
George W. Clarke
Frank Shankland
Herbert C. Ring
Henry Adams
Ww. H. . Arney
L. ‘A. Francis
asorEe” Caséilin
Mrema Perkins
James M., Wilson
Justin Barry
Clyde L .Anderson
Going Up Land Rules From Pocahontas County
A fragment notes land rules in Pocahontas County mentioning going up last week. It references farming themes and a man connected to the rules but details are unclear.
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Pocahontas
Surprise Birthday Tribute to Rev Mallenger at Parsonage
Last Thursday a large parish gathering at the Catholic parsonage honored Rev J M Mallenger on his birthday. William Taylor presented a fifty dollar envelope as the crowd, including Mayor and Mrs Carroll, celebrated with hearty toasts and informal entertainment.
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J. M. Mallenger
Wm. Taylor
Zack Carroll
Mallenger
Carroll
Massenger
Billy Taylor
William, Taylor
Father Mallinger
Mr. Mallenger
Maillinger
Meat Shop Banter and Bedbug Tales at Presbyterian Hall
An evening at a Meats shop recounts ribbing banter about cut meat terms then shifts to a humorous bedbug lore segment told by Uncle Zeke and John Leghorn Moore. The tales include farcical feats of bedbugs in lamps and foundry skillets with a quirky roundup of townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeke
John Leghorn Moore
Mr. Moore
Marple & Moore
Mr. Marpile
Charlie Soldow
Marple
Hastie
Charlie
John Brinkman
Billy Jones
Doc Hollis
Bob Seymour
Soldow
Arty
Moon
Joe McEwen
Charlie Webb
Jim Bruce
Wheeler
Gilmore City
Ford Thomas
Bill McIntire
Indianola
Jim ‘Wilson
Pittsburg
Indiana
Mr. Bedbug
Fie
Jim
Thoughts of an Idle Hour by Major Barber
A speaker rails at Big Business while a critic notes the speaker’s hypocrisy and argues for laws to regulate Big Business. The piece urges electing reform-minded officials, enforcing just laws, and reducing political bosses control to fix perceived economic inequities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major F. W. Barber
Congress
Stag party for Howard Wheeler ends with good cheer
A week ago last Tuesday Howard Wheeler hosted a surprise stag birthday gathering at the Wheeler home. Friends played games sang songs and staged stunts before sharing a meal praised for its quality. After lively speeches the group dispersed late with well wishes for Boge’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Wheeler
W. P. Wheeler
Eagle Grove Debates Rolfe Tomorrow Night
Eagle Grove and Rolfe High school debaters meet in Rolfe at the Presbyterian church Friday night January 29. The contest may decide the northwest Iowa circuit championship with Eagle Grove aiming to finish with two more wins. Admission 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Grove
Rolfe High School
Northwest Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Rolfe
Humboldt
L. D. Smith
Ll. H. Marple
Mr. Smith
Mr. Marple
Dora Barker
Votlucka and Shimon Wed in Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Harry Votlucka and Miss Lacy Shimon were married January 26 at 7 pm in Rolfe's Presbyterian Church with Rev. A P McGagney officiating. Best man Van Borg and bridesmaid Barbara Shimon. The couple, from local families, plan to live on the former Tom Smith place and are pictured as bright community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Votlucka
Lacy Shimon
Presbyterian Manoe
Rolfe
McGagney
Tvan Borg
Barbara Shimon
Mike Shimon
Tom Smith
Harry
Methodist church ready to resume services under Rev Burnette
The pastor, after two weeks vacation following illness, thanks parishioners for kindnesses. Lanes Aid served a well patronized supper Wednesday. Prayer meetings begin tonight with regular services and a Sunday program. Morning topic Counting the Cost. Evening topic The Called and the Chosen. Good music promised. all invited.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Burnette
The
Lanes’ Aid Society
Tegular
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Victoria Quartette
Wagio Grove
Bruce
Bob
Rev. Mallenger
Rolf
Bat
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