Funeral services held for Leo Schott at Sacred Heart
Leo Francis Schott 17 died in an auto truck collision near Pocahontas Friday evening. Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church was conducted by Rev. G F Wessling with assistors. Burial in Calvary Cemetery followed. He was a Sacred Heart student and active in 4 H and basketball. Survivors include his parents two sisters and three brothers.
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Pocahontas
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Leo Schott
G. F. Wessling
Vincent Beacom
H. S. Dailey
Ida Grove
Calvary Cemetery
Leo
Mark McCartan
Dennis Kleen
Thomas Bollard
Robert Kelly
Donald Linnan
Donald Stelpflug
Jack Mitchell
Charles Shimon
Donald Allen
al Sinek
Supt
J. R. Grant
Pocahontas High School
Fort Dodge
Lloyd Scott
Pocahontas County
F. £. Heathman
Dennis
Leo Francis Schott
William Schott
Sacred Heart School
American Legion
Our Lady of Grace Sodality
Ames
William
Joseph
Fred
Eleanor
Elmira
Sacred Heart Benefit Card Party Supports School Fund
Circle 1 of Sacred Heart society hosted a Sunday evening benefit card party at Sacred Heart Church. Players competed in bridge and 500 with Florence Calligan Clarence Calligan Mrs George Schott and Dr J J Ryan winning high scores. Clarence McDonald won the door prize. an auction followed. Lunch, led by chairwoman Mrs Fd Monaghan, concluded the event which will aid the new school fund.
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Circle 1
Sacred Heart Society
Sacred Heart Church
Florence Calligan
Clarence Calligan
George Schott
J. J. Ryan
Clarence McDonald
Fd Monaghan
Methodist Men's Fellowship Formed at Local Church Dinner
A seven o'clock dinner for about 70 men organized a new Methodist Men's Fellowship at the local church. Judge F M Hudson presided and officers elected included president F M Hudson Curtis Carlson vice president Dale Boyd secretary Eldon Anderson treasurer. A father son banquet was set for February 21. The Central Circle met later at Mrs L P Grosvenor’s home with guests Mrs Robert Salsbury.
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I. C. Schroeder
Wiese
Sparks
Loren Oleson
L. P. Grosvenor
Ben Lucas
J. H. McMichael
Grosvenor
George Stockdale
C. G. James
Methodist
Methodist Church
Rockwell City
Stanley Reynolds
Bob Keith
Rockwell City Group
F. M. Hudson
Curtis Carlson
Dale Boyd
Eldon Anderson
Laurens Bride Weds Ensign J Desmond Crotty in San Diego
Miss Margery L Bartley daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Bartley of Laurens became the bride of Ensign J Desmond Crotty U S N R in a January 17 ceremony at the U S Naval Chapel San Diego California. Father F L King officiated. A reception followed at the home of King A Olson. The couple and guests include 20 friends. Both graduates of Laurens High School class of 1942.
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California
U.S. Naval Chapel
San Diego
Calif
Margery L. Bartley
Cecil Bartley
Laurens
J. Desmond Crotty
U.S.N.R
John Crotty
F. L. King
Navy
Helen Martin
Des Moines
Finsign
Stephen J. Garahan
King A. Olson
Laurens High School
Old Fashioned Cow Kicks Man in Barn Lot Injury
Mechanicville resident Melvin Pauls tested a new milking machine in a barn lot when a cow kicked him, breaking his leg. The incident highlights risks faced by farmers testing equipment.
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Melvin Pauls
Mechanicsville
Mr. Pauls
Army veteran honors and local service news from Havelock
Five Arnold Mileschik received his honorable discharge from the army at Fort Sheridan Illinois on January 16 after two years in the Pacific theater. He earned the Asiatic-Pacific theater ribbon two battle stars good conduct and the Victory medal. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mileschik. Sgt Wayne Philp returned home from California after three years in the service. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Philp. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Meredith at Lutheran hospital Port Dodge on January 24. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kuker hosted guests including Johnnie Kuker of Omaha and Rev J K Albertson and Rev J Riggs of Wesley. The Buettners of Mallard and Melvin Buck visited Bode as plans to open a garage proceed.
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Arnold Mileschik
Army
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Joe Mileschik
Wayne Philp
California
Wayne
Charles Philp
Leonard Meredith
Lutheran Hospital
Port Dodge
Martin Kuker
Andrew Simonson
Rolfe
Johnnie Kuker
Omaha
J. K. Albertson
Wanda Anne
J. Riggs
Wesley
Floyd Oertley
Herman Buettner, Sr
Herman Buettner, Jr
Mallard
Melvin Buck
Bode
Buettners
Melvin
Women’s Society of Christian Service Meets at Barth Home
The Women's Society of Christian Service gathered at Mrs. J. C. Barth's home on Thursday afternoon. After the business meeting, lunch was served by Mrs. Barth, Mrs. C. Y. Perry, and Mrs. Martin Larsen.
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W.S.C.S
Women’s Society of Christian Service
J. C. Barth
C. Y. Perry
Martin Larsen
Two Garage Fires Struck Havelock Area Weeks Events
The Havelock fire department responded twice in one week to local blazes. A garage at the Sam Veazier farm northeast of town burned with a tractor and farm tools destroyed. The Roy Boysen garage fire damaged the structure but the building was saved after Roy placed an injured pig in the garage and lit a stove to warm it. Jimmy Waters returns home on leave from Alameda California.
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Havelock
Sam Veazier
Roy Boysen
Roy
Boy Scout Troop Formed with Eight Boys and Two Leaders
Local hall hosts a Boy Scout troop meeting with eight boys and two leaders in attendance. Several community members receive updates on personal health, moves, and activities including X-rays, hospital discharges, and family visits.
Havelock Methodist Church outlines weekly services
Pastor J E Albertson leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. Membership class Monday at 7 30. Evangelists meetings run Sunday to week with Rev J Riggs as guest speaker. Special music nightly at 7 30. Everyone welcome.
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Havelock Methodist Church
J. E. Albertson
iEvangelists
J. Riggs
Wesley
Veterans Told to Keep National Service Life Insurance
Veterans Administration records show 60 to 80 percent of World War II veterans let their NSLI lapse. Officials urge keeping policies, noting many lose valuable assets and that health rejections limit new coverage for many.
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Veterans Administration
Washington
D. C
Havelock School Honor Roll First Semester
The honor roll lists students across grades one through eleven who achieved a B average or better in all subjects and departments. Named students include Garth Logan, Jo Elyn Whitman, Janet Van Horsen, Hans Clausen, Claudette Wilson, Iva Lee Aden, Janet Hauswirth, James Brazier, Elsie Clausen, LeRoy Aden, and others.
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Havelock Consolidated School
Garth Logan
Ronald Auten
Robert Hopins
David Kemmer
Divona Dyiig
Charlotte Widman
Jerry Krischel
Richard Stock
Marlene Spiker
Carole Swecker
Martha Truelson
Jo Elyn Whitman
James Dyiig
Tommy McCartan
Darlene
Value of Gardens in Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County farm gardens totaled 102 292 dollars in 1944 and 64 619 dollars in 1989 per Census Bureau data received by county extension director Max O Naylor. Gardens existed on 145 farms last year versus 100 in the prior census. apples grew on 1 187 farms with 8 163 trees yielding 3 361 bushels, compared with 694 farms, 6 709 trees.
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Pocahontas County
Census Bureau
Max O. Naylor
Twelfth Grade Honors Noted for Three Six Weeks
Gerald Barth Wan da Rutgers and Mary Wilson are listed in twelfth grade honors. Mary Wilson achieved a straight A rating for the third six weeks and the semester.
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Gerald Barth
Wanda Rutgers
Mary Wilson
county farm census shows crop yields and fruit production
The census reports 1996 bushels of Fabes grown in 1944 with 31g dag production from Beg tn. 21 pounds in the month compared to 3,65] Vines yielded 87,267 pounds. Farming trees numbered 521 with 1973 pounds. The Day Of Census period lists 493 tea trees producing 3A. Other fruits on county farms include black dewberries peaches and dry totals. Acreage last year and 40 in 1939 are noted.
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Beg Tn
Mos
Otthanie
State Reduces Isolation Time For Scarlet Fever Cases
The state health department announced a new rule shortening the isolation period for uncomplicated scarlet fever to 14 days from onset, replacing the previous nine days. The attending physician may extend up to seven more days if needed to prevent spread. The change aligns with national public health guidance and becomes effective immediately.
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Esac
Galt
Department
Mad cow causes town alarm in quiet center
A loose dairy cow bolted through a small town Sunday morning prompting concern among residents. Griz Gray led efforts to corral the animal as authorities tracked its movements to prevent injury.
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MAD CO
Conaid
Griz
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