Rolfe Triumphs In Close Twin Lakes Conference Win
Rolfe boys top Albert City 19 18 in final seconds on a shot by Junior Smith to stay in the Twin Lakes title hunt. Rolfe led 8 7 first quarter and 14 10 at halftime, with Pratte and Johnson trading buckets as Albert City made a late push. Rolfe seconds also won 26 10. Infantile paralysis fundraising raised 60 in Pocahontas county, with half to Warm Springs and half to local use. A Iowa pre school activities film from University of Iowa moves toward state release.
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Rolfe
Albert City
Hurricanes
Junior Smith
Pratte
Minure
Johnson
Smith
F Anderson
Kert City
Dr. Cornwell
Richard’ Rmith
Patterson
Pocahontas County
A. M. Simonson
Warm Springs
University of Iowa
Iowa
Department of Visual
Declamatory Speakers Shine at Manning Contest
Contest in Manning draws entrants from Aurelia Cherokee Cushing Humboldt Ida Grove Jefferson Manson Onawa Rolfe St. Manson and more. Mark White and Rachel Wiegman win top spots in oratory and dramatic divisions while Catherine McIntire and Ellen Guess earn firsts in humorous oration. State meet set for Corning next week. Supervisors Anderson and others attend banquet and organize next year’s Northwest District contest.
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Xhool
Iowa
Manning
Mark White
Rachel Wiegman
Catherine McIntire
Iving
Fox
Humbol
Ellen Guess
Jefferson
Utsman
Onawa
Corning
Aurelia
Cherokee
Cushing
Hingy Humboldt
Ida Grove
St Manson
Rolfe
Joan
Mitchel
Rotecar
Anderson
Wilson
Dstrict
H. C. Wiegman
Wit
J. White
J. R. Inti
Pictures Tell Of South Seas Trip By Sergels
Mrs. Roger Sergel and family returned from Guatemala and spent the weekend with relatives in Chicago. They shared color motion pictures from Chris Sergel and his wife cruising the southern Pacific aboard the schooner Chance. The ship reached Tahiti with all aboard safe and well and plans to sail to San Pedro.
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Roger Sergel
Guatemala
Chicago
C. B. Fuller
Christopher
Southern Pacific
Sergels
Chance
Tahiti
San Pedro
Sergel
Chris
Panama
Adult Class Examines Buffet as Food Service Etiquette
The February 5 session of the adult class focuses on buffet style food service menu planning and etiquette. It follows last week's Tea topic with model menus and exchanged recipes. Women demonstrated tea table arrangements and discussed tea-time etiquette during active discussion.
Christian Endeavor Rally at Laurens
A Laurens district Christian Endeavor rally was held Sunday with attendees from Rolfe including Jeanette Hauck Catherine McIntire Lois Schneck Marie White LaMae White Bob Molyneux Calvin Schneck Lawrence Kennedy Virgil Shelgren Roger De Wolf George Johnson and Rev W F Schneck. Howard Daven of Des Moines gave the principal address and Laurence Kennedy chaired the evening worship. Scripture was read by Catherine McIntire and prayer offered by Rev Schneck with a violin duet by Jeanette Hauck and Marie White and La Mae White at the piano. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the society and daily 7 10 a m programs are broadcast over station WOT Ames.
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Christian Endeavor
Laurens
Rolfe
Jeanette Hauck
Catherine McIntire
Lois Schneck
Marie
LaMae White
Bob Molyneux
Calvin Schneck
Lawrence Kennedy
Virgil Shelgren
Roger de Wolf
George Johnson
W. F. Schneck
Howard Daven
Des Moines
Laurence Kennedy
Rev. Schneck
Marie White
la Mae White
Christian Endeavor Society
WOT
Ames
Ed Twiggs closing out sale set for Feb 20 at Rolfe farm
Ed Twigg announces a closing out sale to be held Thursday February 20 at the farm 14 miles north of Rolfe on Highway No. 44. Buyers will find reductions on assorted merchandise and household items. Registration and terms will be announced at the sale.
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Twigg
Rolfe
Highway No
Rolfe Falls to Pocahontas in Twin Lakes clash
Rolfe basketball team lost to Pocahontas last Tuesday night ending a shot at the Twin Lakes conference title. Newman of Pocahontas scored 23 points while Glyde Smith led Rolfe with 18 as Rolfe heads to Laurens on Friday.
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Pocahontas
Newman
Rolfe
Glyde Smith
Laurens
Services Held For Mother Geo Shors In Pocahontas
Funeral services for Mrs. John Shors 55 were held Tuesday at Sts Peter and Paul church Pocahontas with burial in Calvary Cemetery. She died Sunday afternoon after long illness. Survivors include her husband a long time local real estate and insurance man, son George Pocahontas attorney, daughter Mrs. Martin Alexander Webster City, four grandchildren and four Sedlacek brothers all of Pocahontas.
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Pocahontas
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
John Shors
Shors
Calvary Cemetery
J. H. Lampe
Mary Sedlacek
Sacred Heart School
George
Martin Alexander
Webster City
Tony
James
Michael
Joseph Sedlacek
Uncle J. C. Brogotti Dies at Fort Dodge
J C Brogotti attended the funeral of his uncle Elwood Andrews 80 at Wilder Funeral Home Fort Dodge Thursday Andrews brother of Brogottis mother was active until three months ago when he bruised a hand infection led to gangrene He died Sunday evening Andrews leaves daughters Mrs Montgomery and Mrs Benton of Lehigh a son Ben and a brother John in Colorado relatives and friends attended the funeral in Fort Dodge with several Brogotti family members present
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J. C. Brogotti
Elwood Andrews
Wilder Funeral
Fort Dodge
Mr. Andrews
Mr. Brogotti
Lutheran Hospital
Ben
Evanston
Brogotti
Dolly Nelson
John Keough
Lehigh
Clara Bugbee
Lee Smith
Duncombe
Mary Scott
Boone
Andrews
Montgomery
Benton
John
Colorado
Mrs Butler Undergoes Appendectomy In Fort Dodge
Mrs Ellen Butler was taken to Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge Saturday morning for appendix removal. She became ill during church service January 19 and worsened the following Thursday evening. Her home caregiver is Mrs Iva Brown. The Lomen and Gunderson families visited Tuesday. her son Guy and his wife were due back from Biloxi Mississippi Wednesday evening.
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Ellen Butler
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Iva Brown
EB. P. Lomen
C. L. Gunderson
Guy
Biloxi
Miss
White Rocks and Leghorns Ahead in Iowa Poultry Shift
Iowa’s poultry population has shifted since 1931 with White Leghorns and White Rocks rising to 60 percent of production flocks and Leghorns climbing from 21 to over 80 percent while New Hampshires reach about 10 percent. Other breeds declined, reflecting a move to birds that lay more eggs or grow faster.
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Iowa
Iowa Poultry Improvement Supervisory Board
New
W. M. Vernon
National Poultry Improvement Plan
Poultryman
Rhode Island
Infantile Paralysis Drive Launches This Week
A county drive led by city chairwoman Mrs. Alta Hewlett begins this week to fund infantile paralysis research and patient care. Fifty percent stays in the county for local aid, while the National Foundation receives the rest for research and patient care. Last year University Hospital at Iowa City received $13,500 in two grants of $8,500 and $5,000.
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Alta Hewlett
Des Moines
Rolfe
National Foundation
University Hospital At
Iowa City
Local physician installs new GE X-ray machine
Rolfe physician L. K. Leserman introduced a 50 000 to 100 000 volt General Electric X-ray device. It images bone fractures and internal organs, aiding diagnosis. the unit, larger than an office model, is housed in the Leserman basement and will be serviced by the manufacturer.
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Rolfe
L. K. Leserman
General Electric
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Leserman
DeMills Return to Idaho After Year In Twin Falls
Mr and Mrs Wade DeMill and daughter Binnie left for Twin Falls Idaho after visiting here following the death of his mother Mrs A DeMill They praise Idaho climate as beneficial to Mr DeMill s health and say they enjoyed about 13 months there
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Idaho
Wade DeMill
Binnie
Twin Falls
A. DeMill
DeMills
DeMill
Resourceful P J Riches Builds Torch Stove During Blackout
Rolfe residents faced a six hour power outage after a wind and ice disrupted lines. Crystal cafe manager P J Riches improvised a stove from a blow torch and plumber Harris to cook for customers, making coffee and frying hamburgers on a single burner while the unofficial blackout lasted.
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Rolfe
P. J. Riches
Crystal Cafe
Harris
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau Wins State Trophy
The Pocahontas County Farm Bureau received the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation state trophy at the 1941 state convention in Des Moines for highest percentage of their 1941 quota on Jan 15. B W Lathrop of Havelock accepted as new president and chaired the membership drive. Pocahontas reported 92 percent with 370 paid members of 402. Calhoun county was second at 84 percent. Benton county won the 1940 highest membership award. Linn county posted the largest 1940 increase. Grant township led 1941 membership growth. several townships also gained.
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Pocahontas County
State Federation
Calhoun County
Benton County
Linn County
Grant Township
Farm Bureau
New County Agent Named for Pocahontas County
Max Naylor former assistant agent in Webster County will assume duties as Pocahontas County agent on February 15. He succeeds E J Schmuecker who has recently resigned.
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Max Naylor
Webster County
Pocahontas County
E. J. Schmuecker
Girls Tournament At Plover Feb 13-16
The state sectional girls basketball tournament will be held at Plover high school gymnasium from February 13 to 16. First round pairings announced by manager G L Sanders include Bode vs Des Moines Two and Pioneer vs Pocahontas. Second round and championship games follow on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Plover High School
G. L. Sanders
Plover School
Bode
Des Moines Two
Pioneer
Pocahontas
Bradgate Girls
Gilmore City
Plover
Rutland
Pocahontas County Agricultural Conservation Office Hours Change
The Pocahontas County Agricultural Conservation committee announces new office hours to comply with USDA regulations. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 noon, effective immediately, announced by Chairman Harry L. Lund.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Pocahontas County Agricultural Conservation Association
Harry L. Lund
Pocahontas County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Des Moines Two Girls Tie Bode 29-29 In Thrilling Game
Des Moines Two girls battled Bode tight on Bode floor Friday evening ending in a 29-29 tie. Ardeth Boyd led DMT with 15 points, Peterson 9, Thelma Boyd 5, while Johnson 11, Gallixson 10, Wendt 8 led Bode. Fouls dominated and Ripperger, Hronek excelled for DMT guards.
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Des Moines Two
Girl’s
Bode
Ardeth Boyd
Peterson
Gallixson
Johnson
Wendt
Thelma Boyd
Bode Johnson
Ripperger
Hronek
Kilbourn
Roberg
Olson
Enger
Satern
Fisher
Meriam Ripperger
Livermore Game Rescheduled To Monday
The Livermore high school basketball game set for Tuesday Feb 4 is moved to Monday Feb 3. The change avoids a clash with Rolfe entering the Pocahontas county tournament and Livermore facing Humboldt county tournament on the same date.
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Livermore High School
Rolfe
Livermore Boys
Pairings Set for Pocahontas County Tournament
Pocahontas hosts the county basketball tournament on February 5 6 and 8 with ten teams competing no class distinction this year. Officials Garbett of Humboldt and Peters of Clar kon announce pairings in the upper bracket Rolfe vs bye Fonda vs bye Palmer vs bye Pocahontas vs Varina and lower bracket D M T vs bye Laurens vs bye Ware vs Havelock Plover vs bye.
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Pocahontas
Pocahontas High School
Pocahontas County
Garbett
Humboldt
Peters
Clarkon
Rolfe
Fonda
Palmer
Varina
Laurens
Ware
Havelock
Plover
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Ed Hart
Desert
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Ilingen
Nordland
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Sondvig
Rickard
Cornwall
Hart
South Seas
Schneck
A. A. Brinkman
Genevieve Colgan
Latin America
Arlo Ives
Lester Applegate
Schlensig
Weeks
Geo. Shors
Mrs. Butler
Dr. Leserman
Pocahontas Co. Farm Bureau
Mrs. Thomas
A. C. Thomas
Phoenix
Arizona
DeWayne Thomas
Livermore
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