Pocahontas County Community Calendar Delights Feb Events
A dense list of local events upcoming from late January to late February in Pocahontas County. Activities include club meetings at homes, church fairs at Butler Hall, basketball games at Rolfe and Mover, a groundhog day gathering, Legion auxiliary, women's clubs, and a county cow association meeting. Notable dates span January 29 to February 28 with varied venues and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret
Butler” Hall
R. B. Hunter
Father and Son Banquet Renews Community Spirit at Methodist Church
The Methodist Sunday School hosted a Father and Son Banquet in church parlors with about 115 attendees. Mrs Ernest Vaughn led the committee, a male quartet performed classic tunes, and Dr. Clegg delivered a strong, engaging address to both fathers and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Vaughn
Guy Smith
C. E. Grant
J. C. Gunderson
Fred Bade
Fred Smith
George Ivey
St. Mary’s
Ms. Diggs
Zim
Donaldavidson
Clegg
Fort Lodge
Thoughts on Road Paving Proposition
Marion Bruce argues the Shaff law bonds will pave and fund roads via a state plan, noting motor vehicle and gas taxes cover the costs, urging immediate county bond action to benefit labor and Iowa products, while warning gravel reserves should be conserved for secondary roads to ensure broad access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bruce
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Pocahontas Indians and Rolfe Cagers Clash Friday
Pocahontas Indians visit Rolfe High for a Friday night basketball double header. Rolfe aims to preserve its county leading winning percentage as Pocahontas brings four experienced veterans from last year's title team and a lineup near six feet tall on a tough road test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Indians
Rolfe High
Rolfe Cagers
Plover
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Rolfe Gymnasium
Rolfe High School
D M T Woman's Club Sets School Needs Plan
The D M T Woman's Club met January 13 with seventeen members. They allocated health funds to buy Indian clubs and parallel bars for physical training and heard two talks on what the school needs. Verna Christensen sang a vocal solo and a lunch was served by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. T. Woman’s Club
Leonard Smith
Ernest Vaughn
Verna Christensen
Zelda Snyder
Nellie Peterson
Henry Sorenson
County road bonds urged as self defense vote
A speaker argues for approving county road bonds next Wednesday saying paving benefits future mobility and ties cost to automobile use not land taxes. He warns against voting against bonds, compares state versus county bonds, and frames the decision as self defense for taxpayers.
P J Shaw Rockies Against New Road Financing Scheme
P J Shaw, secretary treasurer of Pocahontas County Mutual Insurance, argues motorists pay for roads via license fees and gas tax but face increased costs as state bonds fund a new program. He warns funds are mortgaged to Shaft law and urges claiming a share without extra costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J Shaw
Pocahontas County Mutual Insurance Assn
Annual Meeting of Rolfe Golf Club Elects Officers and Committees
The Rolfe Golf Club held its annual meeting at the president G G Butler home. Officers elected include Butler as President Watts and VanAlstine as Vice Presidents Hauck as Treasurer Wheeler as Secretary. Committees chaired by J B Kent and Marion Bruce among others. Members enjoyed bridge and refreshments as they kicked off 1931 plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Golf Club
G. G. Butler
Charles E. Watts
L. H. VanAlstine
Geo. O. Hauck
W. P. Wheeler
Grounds
J. B. Kent
C. B. Bowen
C. W. Siefkin
H. N. Hamilton
Grant Pollock
Marion Bruce
T. D. Jones
Greens
Z. T. Carroll
Owen Patterson
Abe DeVaul
R. G. Hunter
M. Webb
C. J. White
Z. T. Carroll i
J. L. Powers
H. S. VanAlstine
Griffen to Speak at Community Program
Robert A. Griffen inspector of consolidated schools in Iowa will address Rolfe community program at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening February 10. Griffen brings twenty five years as a superintendent and holds law and education degrees. He will discuss school administration challenges for parents and patrons. The event is sponsored by the lower grades with nominal charges to fill the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Griffen
Consolidated
State of
Iowa
Rolfe
Griffen
Department of Public Instruction
College of Law
Drake University
Miss Erma Colee and Harris Hughes Wed in Rolfe
Miss Erma Colee and Harris Hughes were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage in Rolfe on Wednesday January 21 at 2 00 pm Rev W A Wilkinson officiated using the ring service The couple will honeymoon in Sioux City Council Bluffs and Shenandoah returning Sunday The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Colee of Roosevelt township and the groom is the youngest son of Mrs Mary Hughes of Garfield township Both families witnessed the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Colee
Harris Hughes
Rolfe
W. A. Wilkinson
Leslie Hughes
Marjory Hughes
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Shenandoah
Earl Colee
Roosevelt Township
Mary Hughes
Garfield Township
Gilmore City
Sugar Beet Company Seeks New Contracts For Farmers
The American Beet Sugar Co seeks beet contracts for 1931 paying 6.50 per ton. Manager E C Moore touts beets as high as sixteen tons per acre with strong sugar content. The plan rewards farmers via a sliding scale bonus for sugar quality and selling price, plus an extra value from crop tops and seed corn quality. Beets offer farm relief by replacing corn and small grains amidst low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Beet Sugar Co
E. C. Moore
United States
Moore
Iowa
America
Achievement Day Event Sets Tonight at Pocahontas Court House
The Home Furnishing Project marks a successful year with an Achievement Day exhibit and program at the Pocahontas court house on February 18. Likely attendees include Mrs. Wm. Van Bloom of Dayton and Mrs. Mary Gregg of Ames. Township leader is Mrs. H. F. Olerich of Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Pocahontas
Wm. van Bloom
Dayton
Mary Gregg
Ames
H. F. Olerich
Rolfe
Local Fairfield Groom Steers Charlton Farm After Marriage
The narrative notes a young man who after reaching manhood joined his brothers in managing the family farm. After March 1 he and his wife will reside on the Charlton farm, now Frank Rutgers’ home, while the groom continues business ties with his brother Leslie, who will run the Charlton farm.
Attorney General Holds Amendment Act Defective
As the press deadline approached, Attorney General Fletcher deemed the proposed constitutional road bond amendment defective. The Senate approved it 40 to 10, and the House is expected to follow despite the AG's position. If enacted, counties may face state bond taker shifts, with ultimate court review possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Senate
House
Logal
Rolfe Road Meeting Highlights Bond Issue Discussion
A large Rolfe turnout Tuesday night reviewed road bonding figures and maintenance funds. Chas KE Watts chaired with Engineer Richards and Sen. Dean presenting facts, fielding questions from Laurens and Ida Grove delegates. The session ended with extended post meeting dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Chas. KE. Watts
Pocahontas
Charles
Watts
Engineer Richards
Storm Lake
Richards
Dean of
Ocheyedan
Northwest
Iowa
Highway Commission
Dean
Laurens
Miles
Ida Grove
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Impuraday
T of Ae
Hancher
Regul
Dall Melson
R. L. Hauswirth
Pocahontas-Rolfe
Rolfe School
U ‘Quesday
A. V. Igeber
G. W. Siefkin
Methodist Teat Aid
C. G. Joffla
Forrest E. Grant
Sorosis Club
Oman
Rolfe Feman
American Legionuxiliary
Geo. L. Jolliffe Estate
Havelock
Y. M
Bridge Club
Gerald Chase
Gee, C, Auck
S ‘Oland
Masonic Hall
Mover School
Art House
George Washington
Garfield Towns
H. D. Brinkman
P. J. Shaw
Colee — Hughes
Horace Greeley
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