Pocahontas Co. Twins mark 81st birthday at Good Samaritan Home
Mary Christensen and Emma Nieman, twin sisters born January 18 1884 south of Pocahontas, celebrated their 81st birthday January 11 at the Good Samaritan Home in Pocahontas. Their families attended including brother John Earnhardt and relatives Martin Peterson and Gertrude Peterson.
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Mary Christensen
Emma Nieman
Good Samaritan
Pocsahontas
Nieman
John Earnhardt
Pocahontas
Martin Peterson
Gertrude Peterson
Pocahontas County
Ohn Barnhardt
Christensen
Laurens
Martin
Lola) Peterson
Rolfe
J. P
Mildred) Nielsen
E. C
Hazel) Thomsen
San Antonio
Tex
D. C
Lucile) Flickinger
Annandale
Lawrence
Chicago
Ill
Deadline Near For Buying Car Licenses
January 29 is the deadline to buy 1965 motor vehicle and trailer licenses without penalty. If renewal is mailed or postmarked in January there is no penalty due to courthouse closure January 30. A five percent monthly penalty with a $1 minimum applies until licensed, except for owners who store vehicles. Do this before February 1 to avoid penalties this year.
Pocahontas Co-op Members to Attend NRECA Meeting in Miami
The Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative will send three members to the 28th Annual NRECA Meeting in Miami Beach January 24 to 28. About 8,000 rural electric members from nearly every state are expected. Attendees include Lloyd and Mrs Simonson Emmetsburg Chas Stillman Jr Emmetsburg Ed Youngworth Whittemore and Manager George M Stockdale. The theme is Rural Electrification Today and Tomorrow with discussions on water and power resource development rural poverty programs and consumer action. The NRECA serves about 1,000 rural electric systems and 20 million people in 46 states on a nonprofit cooperative basis.
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Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative
Miami Beach
Fla
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
NRECA
Lloyd Simonson
Emmetsburg
Chas. Stillman, Jr
Ed Youngworth
Whittemore
George M. Stockdale
National Tural Electric Cooperative Association
John Deere Day In Rolfe Features New 1965 Models
Rolfe hosts John Deere Day on February 4 at 1 30 p m at Robinson Equipment Store. New 1965 models include plows tillage drills planters mowers rakes crimpers crushers balers corn attachments sprayers wagons Gyrahmors and 110 Lawn and Garden Tractor accessories. Free lunch and a film show with Stu Erwin Margaret Hamilton and Gene Sheldon promise light comedy and surprises for farmers and families.
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John Deere
Rolfe
Robinson Farm Equipment Store
M. L
Spike) Robinson
Hollywood
Stu Erwin
Margaret Hamilton
Gene Sheldon
Spike
John Deere Day
Market Report January 27 1965 Agricultural Prices
Market report shows oats corn soybeans eggs and butterfat pricing. Listing includes Hogi one and No 1 White Oats at 15.75 per unit No 2 Yellow Corn 1.13 No 1 Yellow Soybeans 2.81 Top Eggs 19 Butterfat 56 for the day.
Pocahontas County Plans Meeting for Association for Retarded Children
A special meeting is scheduled in the Pocahontas County Court House assembly room at 8 p.m. on Wednesday February 3 to form a Pocahontas County Association for Retarded Children. All interested persons are urged to attend.
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Pocahontas County Court House
Pocahontas County
Ordination of Rev Robert E Leverenz at Webb Iowa
Reverend Robert E Leverenz was ordained Sunday January 17 at Trinity Methodist Church Webb in a service led by Bishop James Samuel Thomas. Sponsors were M Trevon Baskerville Spirit Lake and John L Rickoff Sanborn. The ceremony included music and baptism of Lance Leverenz and a 225 guest reception afterward.
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Robert E. Leverenz
Trinity Methodist Church
Webb
James Samuel Thomas
Methodist Church of Iowa
Leverenz
M. Trevon Baskerville
Spirit Lake
John L. Rickoff
Sanborn
Gary Leatherman
Burdett Lane
Thomas
Lance
Women’s Societies
Webb and Gillett Grove
Kathryn Majorowicz
Conrad Majorowicz
Historical Society Elects New Officers
The Pocahontas County Historical Society met January 18 in the courthouse assembly room. Elected officers are Brownie MacVey president Maude Dexter vice president Jessie Fae Schon treasurer Faith I Schiensig secretary. Directors include Donald Siddall Ted Tuttle Laurens Byron Poduska Lester Applegate Fay Wax Ollie Lehnus Forrest Grant Ben Post Ferris Malcolm Ernest Meredith Herman Beneke. Plans for the year include marking landmarks restoring the old log cabin collecting county history since 1904 and an active sales campaign of historical plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County Historical Society
Court House
Brownie MacVey
Maude Dexter
Jessie Fae Schon
Faith I. Schiensig
Donald Siddall
Ted Tuttle
Laurens
Byron Poduska
Pocahontas
Lester Applegate
Fay Wax
Ollie Lehnus
Forrest Grant
Rolfe
Ben Post
Service to Others Top Distinction Speech Quote
A historic quote from George VI proclaims that the highest distinction is service to others. It reflects royal emphasis on duty and public duty shaping national sentiment.
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George VI
Farm Sale Auction at Old Blondis Farm
Ray Woodin will hold a public auction Tuesday February 2 at 1 p.m. on the old Frank Blondis farm located near Ridotto and Pocahontas. The sale bill includes a four room house several buildings farm equipment and miscellaneous items. Auctioneers Jay Arnold. A complete listing appears in the Arrow this week.
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Ray Woodin
Frank Blondis
Ridotto Corner
Pocahontas
Jay
Arnold
Arrow
Greater Rolfe Club Sets Monthly Meetings and Celebration Dates
Members of the Greater Rolfe Club vote to hold meetings once a month starting February on the second Tuesday at 12 noon in the Light Co. recreation room. February 9 is the next meeting. They plan a dinner style format and an annual celebration Greater Rolfe Days on June 18–19 with Gage Shows engaged. A February 4 board meeting is scheduled at 8 p.m. to discuss continuance of the State Liquor Store in Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Ralfe Club
Light Co
Rolfe
Greater
Greater Rolfe
Greater Rolfe Club
Rolfe State Bank Raises Common Stock to 100000
R D Dixon president announces increase from 50000 to 100000 dollars in Rolfe State Bank common stock. The rise comes via moving 650000 from surplus to capital through a stock dividend after stockholders voted to amend the articles. Basic capital set at 1000 shares par 100.
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R. D. Dixon
Rolfe State Bank
Dixon
Scout Meeting Reorganizes Troop 76 Leaders Named
A reorganizational Boy Scout meeting for Troop 76 is set for Tuesday February 2 at 7 30 p m in the Legion hall. Open to all former scouts and boys 11 and older interested in scouting with Don Shoemaker as leader and Jim Hansen as assistant. Scout committee members include Guy Eccles L W Feldman G Fred Smith David Brinkman and Alvin Vaughn.
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Boy Scouts
Troop 76
Legion Hall
Don Shoemaker
Jim Hansen
Guy Eccles
L. W. Feldman
G. Fred Smith
David Brinkman
Alvin Vaughn
Scout Pack Meeting Highlights Den II Program and Awards
A Cub Scout pack meeting at the Presbyterian church featured Den II presenting the program from Daniel Boone to the space age. Awards went to Gaius Ives and David Spencer for service stars and perfect attendance, with Bobcat pins and Den Chief ribbons awarded to Mark Eccles and Marc Feldman. Don Shoemaker announced as future Boy Scout leader.
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Presbyterian Church
den Iit
den II
Daniel Boone
Gaius Ives
David Spencer
Mark Eccles
Marc Feldman
Velma Hilton
Leroy Schoon
Don Weishaar
Post Office Disruption Delays Rolfe Mail Service
Postmaster D J Spencer reports a star route truck breakdown caused a week of delayed mail in Rolfe. Local carriers could not depart on schedules, with service expected to resume normal by week’s end. Patrons are thanked for their patience amid the disruption. Early Greek literature shows little on manufacturing techniques.
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D. J. Spencer
Rolfe
Mr. Spencer
Post Office
Monsanto Agricultural Center Hosts Farmers Meeting
Monsanto Agricultural Center will host a meeting for area farmers next Tuesday February 2 at 7 30 p m in the Rolfe school lunch room R L Benson of Monsanto Company will speak Lunch will be served Al Vaughn manager invites all interested persons and farmers to attend this informative gathering.
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Monsanto Agriculural Center
Rolfe
R. L. Benson
Monsanto Company
al Vaughn
Monsanto Center
Mrs Wilbur Alig obituary funeral in Pocahontas Rolfe area
Funeral services for Mrs Wilbur Alig were held January 20 at 9 30 am in St Margaret church Rolfe Rev David Hogan celebrated the requiem Mass Mass servers were Tom Winkleblack David Lexterkamp and Mike Hood Burial was in Calvary cemetery Pocahontas Pallbearers were George Miles chik Orie Heid Clifford Cain Harry Woducka Joe Vainreb and Leo Diederich She was born October 26 1912 near Pocahontas Iowa died January 18 1965 in Mercy hospital Fort Dodge after a lengthy illness She grew up in Pocahontas area and married Wilbur Alig February 16 1931 They had two children Norbert and Jeanette Survived by husband Norbert Jeanette Winkleblack mother Mary Ernst four sisters and three brothers
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Wilbur Alig
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
Rolfe
David Hogan
Tom Winkleblack
David Lexterkamp
Mike Hood
Calvary Cemetery
Pocahontas
George Mileschik
Orie Heid
Barnum
Clifford Cain
Harry Woducka
Joe Vain
Norbert
Jeanette
Russell
Jeanette) Winkleblack
Mary Ernst
Hans
Mary) Madsen
Cylinder
Harold
Ruth) Moses
S. Sioux City
Nebr
Berndiena Hudek
Raymon
Marcella) Reese
Wallingford
Frank Ernst
Palmer
Wm. Ernst
Everett Ernst
Obituary: Mrs Jesse Ferden Kurrasch Dies in Kankakee
Relatives report the death of Mrs Jesse Ferden Kurrasch in Kankakee Illinois on January 16. Funeral services were held January 18 at St John United Church of Christ with burial in Mound Grove cemetery. She was preceded by her first husband Albert Ferden who died in 1949 and is survived by her husband an adopted son George Harker of Kankakee and three grandchildren. The article notes early attempts at bookmaking on papyrus rolls.
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Jesse
Catherine) Ferden Kurrasch
Kankakee
Ill
St. John’s
Des Moines Man Damages Car At Snow Packed Corner
Christ Green of Des Moines wrecked his 1965 Chrysler costing three to four hundred dollars at the southwest edge of town while entering Rolfe from Highway 44. He slid into the north ditch after failing to see the ice packed curve. Green, uninjured, noted the danger of the corner. The Highway Commission has studied the site and two serious accidents occurred there in six months last year. City officials asked for a flashing light signal. the request is under review at Ames.
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Christ Green
Des Moines
Green
Rolfe
Whittemore
Highway Commission
State Highway Commission
Ames
Changes In 1965 Feed Grain Program For Farmers
The 1965 feed grain program remains largely like 1964 with changes in loan rates payments yield base and substitutions. Signup runs February 8 to March 26 at local ASCS offices. Wheat program enrollments run concurrent. Substitution between feed grain and wheat allowed and base yields rise with 1959 63 averages boosting support.
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Gene Futrell
Iowa State University Extension
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Iowa County
Futrell
ASCS
Signup Dates Set For Feed Grain and Wheat Programs
Pocahontas county announces seven week signup from February 8 to March 26 for the 1966 feed grain program. Participation is voluntary for eligible producers with base acreage and includes diversion and price support payments. An official notice details base yields and diversion rates for farms without feed grain base.
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LeRoy J. Nelson
Pocahontas County
ASC
Fach
Wickersham to Speak at Sheepmen's Meeting
Tom Wickersham the extension livestock specialist from Iowa State University will discuss the future of the sheep industry and high quality lamb carcasses at the fifth annual meeting for lamb and wool producers of Calhoun and Pocahontas counties. Willard Gleason will share his sheep enterprise with pictures and creep feeding emphasis. Demonstrations on drenching and other practices will be included in this educational program sponsored by Pomeroy vocational agriculture, Calhoun and Pocahontas extension services, and Rath Packing Company.
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Tom Wickersham
Towa State University
Calhoun
Pocahontas Counties
Pomeroy Public School
Willard Gleason
Calhoun County
Pomeroy
Installation of Rolfe Rebekah Lodge 125 Officers
Rebekah Lodge 125 installed officers led by district deputy Mrs. Joe Wilson and marshal Mrs. Floyd Dunn of Pocahontas. Della Tutt became noble grand with Amy Lehnus vice grand Minnie Young secretary Anna McIntire treasurer Dorothy Farlow financial secretary. Appointives include Bonnie Kipfer Grace Whitmore Mary Joy Roberts Enis Sanden Muriel Spencer Mary Thompson Hazel Leadley Hazel Howland Alice Spencer presented pin and corsage to Tutt. refreshments by Spencer Marine Wood Buck.
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Rolfe Rebekah Lodge
Joe Wilson
Floyd Dunn
Pocahontas
Della Tutt
Noble Grand
Amy Lehnus
Minnie Young
Anna McIntire
Dorothy Farlow
Bonnie Kipfer
N.g
Grace Whitmore
Mary Joy Roberts
V.g
Enis Sanden
Muriel Spencer
Mary Thompson
Hazel Leadley
Hazel Howland
Alice Spencer
Gletha Marine
Edna Wood
Marcella Buck
Pocahontas County Surpasses 1964 Savings Bonds Quota
Pocahontas County exceeded its 1964 quota for Series E and H bonds in the first 11 months with November sales at 65 694 dollars and a county total of 902 722 dollars, reaching 105 percent of the year quota. State totals reach 102 958 368 dollars for 90 percent of the 1964 goal as national average also sits at 90 percent. Volunteers and state leaders praise Pocahontas county for surpassing the goal in one month.
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Pocahontas County
United States Savings
L. J. Elbert
D. E. Boyd
Pocahontas
Iowa
Marvin M. Schmidt
Glenn L. Ingle
Rites Today for A R Heisel in Rolfe Funeral Planned
Alexander Axel R Heisel died Tuesday January 26 in Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge after a week-long illness. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 1 30 p m at Pauls Lutheran Roifa with burial in Clinton Garfield cemetery. Streit and Powers Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Alexander
Axel) R. Heisel
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Paul’s Lutheran Church
Roifa
Clinton-Garfield
Rolfe
Streit
Powers Funeral Home
Barn Fire at Don Cleal Farm Damages Barn
Firefighters were called to a blaze at the Don Cleal farm barn Tuesday night near 10 o clock. The fire was controlled quickly and damage was minor with heat lamps near a sick steer cited as the probable cause.
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Don Cleal
Cleal
Dairy Industry Is Big Business
The 42 dairymen at the 4 M dairy short course in Pocahontas reported herds from 5 to 50 cows, averaging 20 cows, totaling an estimated production of over 10 million pounds of milk annually based on a 13 000 pound per cow base. Final session was in Humboldt with speakers Donald Voelker and Vernon Meyer.
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Pocahontas
Humboldt
Donald Voelker
Vernon Meyer
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Pocahontas Co
Mary
Emma
R.E.A. Convention
Market Report
R. E. Leverenz
Historical Society
Scout Meeting
Scout Pack
Monsanto
Wickersham
Sheepmen’s Meeting
Rebekah Lodge
A. R. Heisel
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