Pocahontas County Delegates Convene In Party Meetings
Democrats and Republicans of Pocahontas County held conventions at Pocahontas. Delegates from Rolfe Kelly Marion Bruce Mrs Jo and Andrew Simonson attended. Des Moines Winship was represented by Jens Jompson and Garfield township by Burl Ives. Marion Bruce nominated for county auditor. Republicans heard talks by Congressman Gilchrist and Senator Jay. A resolution supported Fred Udsn of Pocahontas for district bench.
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Ycahontas County
Pocahontas
Sm Rolfe
Kelly
Marion Bruce
Jo «S
Andrew Simonson
Des Es Township
Fe Howe
James DeVaul
B. C. Ellison
Garfieldership
LeRoy Nelson
Ja Raines
Clinton Townip
Vention
C. B. Bowen
L. A.vidson
GG. Butler
J. H. Brinkman
T. D. Jones
C. L. Gunder
N. J. Bixler
Des Moines
Winship
Jens Jompson
Garfield Township
Burl Ives
Morath
Bible lands lectures at Cedar Falls Bible conference
Excavations in Bible lands will be highlighted at the Cedar Falls Bible conference led by Dr J Giteman and Kinnaman official lecturer for the British Historical Exploration Fund. Two addresses include a study of King Tut’s tomb and views on early archaeology enhancing Bible understanding. The event runs July 31 to Aug 7 with a special centennial observance on Aug 2.
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King Tut
J. Giteman
Madison, Tenn
Wipeent
Wi Kinnaman
United States
British Histic Exploration Fund
Old& Archeological Association
Iowa
Osota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Onsin
Illinois
Kay Oe
Subscription pricing plan with vote credits and periods
The text outlines a subscription scheme from July 6 to July 13 listing vote credits per period. It shows various tiers with prices and vote counts such as 8,000 two year, 25,000 one year, and 50,000. It mentions extra votes for new year subscriptions and a total amount of 400,000 issued for the period.
Iowa approves fifty five public works projects total six million
Presidential authorization covers 55 projects in Iowa under the 1938 program. Estimated cost 6 157 836 dollars. Loans total 267 000 and grants 2 496 943 to local sponsors. Three federal projects receive 688 000 at Knoxville veterans hospital Mississippi river area and a state coast and geodetic survey. Applicants cover the remaining balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
Iowa
Public Works Administration
J. J. Hughes
Iowa National Emergency Council
Knoxville Veterans’ Hospital
Mississippi River
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Department of Commerce
Outdoor Sunday Evening Services Draw Good Crowds
The Sunday evening outdoor services draw strong attendance with 35 cars noted at the last event. Rev. J. O. Wangberg will preach next Sunday night at 8. Songbooks are provided as worshippers sit in their cars in the park setting.
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J. O. Wangberg
Boxing Card Set At Graettinger Graettinger Punch Bowl
Jack Phillips, manager, announces a Graettinger Graettinger Punch Bowl boxing card Monday night July 11 featuring five six round bouts. Allen vs Johnson Warrington vs Lyman Smith vs Brown Pettit vs Reynolds Goodson vs Thompson with a six round feature Swede Allen of Graettinger versus Jimmy Johnson of Sioux City both at 152 pounds. Sponsored by the John Nelson post of the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Phillips
American Legion
Graettinger
Thompson kinship reunion gathers from three states
The Luther A B and E B Thompson families and L A Thompson returned from Williams Bay Wisconsin where they attended the biennial Thompson reunion. Members came from Wisconsin Illinois and Iowa and used ten reserved cabins at a tourist camp. A Rose Lane hotel banquet on Lake Geneva drew 77 guests. Activities included swimming sailing and an excursion around the lake. Fort Dodge visitors included Mrs Shirley Thornton Mrs G B Palmer and Mrs Helen McDonald.
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Luther
A. B
E. B. Thompson
L. A. Thompson
Williams Bay
Lake Geneva
Wis
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
Rose Lane
Oat Smut Reported in Pocahontas County Crop
Oat smut affecting the 1938 oat crop in Pocahontas County as field inspections by County Agent F. E. J. Schmuecker reveal. Covered smut of barley and stinking smut in wheat also present. Losses may reach 10 percent in some fields and can be prevented by treating seed before sowing.
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Pocahontas County
FE. J. Schmuecker
Schmuecker
County names weed control team and plan
The board of supervisors appointed George Dylvig as county weed commissioner with three assistants from Pocahontas county farms. The county is divided into four sections with agents in each area to oversee weed control. Officials met to outline a long term program and emphasized cooperation, seed testing, weed identification, and use of approved chemicals.
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Board of Supervisors
George Dyiig
Havelock
Pocahontas County
Dyvig
Ray Cramer
Pocahontas
Gerd Peters
Manson
Frank Robinson
Dyiig
Iowa State College Seed Laboratory
County Weed Commission
Naomi Gunderson Begins South American Tour
Naomi Gunderson left Los Angeles June 27 for a South American tour arriving at the Panama canal July 2. She plans to reach Lima, Peru by July 9, and then travel down the western coast with Buenos Aires, Argentina listed as her temporary address in care of Exprinter Galeria Guemes. She expects to return home September 15 after traveling back along the eastern coast.
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Naomi Gunderson
Los Angeles
Panama Canal
Lima
Peru
Exprinter
Galeria Guemes
Buenos Aires
Argentina
South America
Waldorf College Quartette Delights Trinity Church Audience
Waldorf college quartet from Forest City led by Donald Boyd with Paul Oppedahl Mr Gier and Mr Charlson performed Sunday at Trinity Lutheran church to a good crowd. Guests included Boyd family from Roland and other visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Boyd
Paul Oppedahl
Mr. Gier
Mr. Charlson
Waldorf College
Forest City
Trinity Lutheran Church
Roland
Wangberg
Elmer Simonson
Brinkman Family Reunion at Call Park Algona
Twenty six Brinkman relatives gathered at Call State park in Algona on July 4. Attendees included August Brinkman family and extended relatives. Dr W P Brinkman and son from Des Moines. Park Kauffman and sons of Pocahontas. Guests were Barbara Melson Esther White Dick Hadaway and Lowell Kindig.
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D. Brinkman
Call Park
Call State Park
Algona
August Brinkman
H. F. Olerich
Elwood
W. P. Brinkman
Bill
Des Moines
Park Kauffman
Garfield Township F B Chautauqua Draws Large Audience
About 150 people attended the Garfield township Farm Bureau annual chautauqua at Gilmore City high school. LeRoy Nelson MCed, with community singing by Howard Hansen and musical numbers by Vernon and Herman Claussen. Rev. Warren Ives spoke, Rolfe boys quartet sang, Miss Mary Von Ives tapped, C E Daniels played two pieces, and a one act play Luncheon for Six was staged.
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Garfield Township Farm Bureau
Gilmore City High School
LeRoy Nelson
Howard Hansen
Vernon
Herman Claussen
Warren D. Ives
Linn Grove Presbyterian Church
Rolfe Boys
Billy McIntire
Keith Richard
Eldon Obrecht
Richard Melson
Mary von Ives
Janice Wiegman
C. E. Daniels
Gilmore City
Islea Rickless
Maybelle Ryen
Margaret Virginia White
Forest Ives
Marvin
Lawrence Turley
Lorraine Shimon
Marjorie Guderian
Marie Hosier
Rollin Ives
Mallard Farmer Found Dead In Field
Bert Munson a 60 year old Mallard farmer was found shot to death in an oats field on his uncle Lloyd Reese farm where he had been living He had been missing since Thursday Coroner J W Woodbridge believed he shot himself and said there will be no inquest Munson had no immediate survivors
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Bert Munson
Lloyd Reese
Munson
J. W. Woodbridge
Lutheran Brotherhood Meets at Trinity Lutheran
The Lutheran Brotherhood of the Rolfe community will gather at Trinity Lutheran church Thursday evening July 7 at 8 o'clock for a program refreshments and fellowship.
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Lutheran Brotherhood of the Rolfe
Trinity Lutheran Church
4-H Youths Named Top Wild Life Workers in Pocahontas County
The best 4-H wildlife conservation records in Pocahontas County will be named by a three member committee led by EB Schmuecker county agent. From county winners 48 boys and 48 girls will be chosen to attend the state conservation camp at Mitigwa near Boone September 8 to 11. Eligibility requires aged 16 and active 4-H membership based on club record conservation work and letters of recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
EB. J. Schmuecker
Mitigwa
Boone
Candidates Remember This Tenet of Winning Newspapers
A list urging consistent effort in a campaign or contest. Emphasizes daily work, not delaying promises, weather or illness, and staying courteous to subscribers. Warns against knocking competitors and cautions that laziness breeds regret. Ends with adages that effort determines success and prizes are worth striving for.
Arrow Campaign Enters Second Period Today
The Arrow Good Will drive enters its second period as campaign managers urge candidates to work hard, stressing the benefits of new subscriptions for Rolfe merchants and community welfare. The plea highlights ads, local churches, schools, and civic interests as part of boosting the town economy through readership.
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The
Arrow
Rolfe
the Arrow
Mailing galley corrections and expiration date notice
Readers urged to verify the expiration date printed after their name on Arrow. Several corrections have been made to mailing galleys in recent weeks and readers are invited to report any date inaccuracies.
Warner Ohm wedding at Lott's Creek Lutheran church
Miss Lola Warner daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Warner of Fenton married Martin Ohm son of Mr and Mrs Otto Ohm at Lott s Creek Lutheran church near Fenton Pastor Rev Fienne officiated. They will live in Des Moines after a weeklong stay and then reside in rooms at the Clara Everson home. Ohm is nephew of Mr and Mrs A I Zumach and works at Zumach s billiard parlor.
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Lott’s Creek Lutheran Church
Fenton
Lola Warner
Sam Warner
Martin Ohm
Otto Ohm
Fienne
Des Moines
Clara Everson
Ohm
Legionnaires of 8th District Meet at Emmetsburg
The Leonard Rea O’Brien post of the American Legion plans a summer conference in Emmetsburg on Tuesday July 12 for 79 posts across 14 counties. The 2 PM business session will be led by District Commander Fred Hudson with invited state officers. An entertainment program including junior bugle and drum corps, a “rube” band, clowns and boxing is planned, followed by a fried chicken supper at a small charge. The Emmetsburg post and chamber of commerce will assist with hosting duties.
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Leonard-Rea-O’brien
American Legion
Legion of the Eighth District
Emmetsburg
Fred Hudson
Pocahontas
James I. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Frank Miles
The
Iowa Legionaire
R. J. Laird
Legion Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Tan
Iowa Roads Set for Federal Aid Under New Act
G C Lloyd secretary of the Iowa Petroleum Industries committee says the new federal aid highway bill allocates 1940 and 1941 funds totaling 8 475 000 and 4 130 000 respectively for Iowa. Regular federal aid receives 2 548 000 in 1940 and 2 980 000 in 1941 with 382 000 for feeder roads and 545 000 and 818 000 for grade crossings.
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Iowa
G. C. Lloyd
Iowa Petroleum Industries Committee
Promotion club meeting at Central States office today
A regular Promotion club gathering is set for noon at the Central States office with Rev. C. W. Tompkins presiding. Members focused on Rolfe’s welfare and progress should attend. Forrest Grant was a Fort Dodge Tuesday business caller.
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Promotion Club
Central States Office
C. W. Tompkins
Rolfe
Forrest Grant
Fort Dodge
Road safety warning from national safety council
The piece urges motorists to focus on the road and keep eyes on driving. It warns that distracted driving leads to going off the road and stresses the rule to keep eyes on the road hands on the wheel and mind on arriving safely.
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Neel
Hs. Colebaugh
Verre
Stelyn
Roberts
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Gale Cookse
Robert Pollod
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Frank Atherton
DeVaul
Lucile Hart
Leo MacVey
Whitmore Mary
Turleet
Anette
Seman Ray
Nevanda
Shirley Thornton
G. B. Palmer
Helen McDonald
F.B
Lutheran Brotherhood
Warner-Ohm
Legionaires
Francis Howe
Davenport
Lou Howe
Gladys
Sweetgrass
Mont
Wm. Howe
George Ivey
Okoboji
J. C. Gunderson
Iveys
Ana Nas
National Safety CO
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