Birthday fete marks 71st year for Mrs Hunt at home
Mrs G A Hunt celebrated her 71st birthday on June 27 with a 6 o clock chicken dinner at her home. Guests included her son W C Hunt and family Ray and Margaret Ann of Mallard, Harry Pace, Judy Kay Johnston three months, Lloyd Johnston family, plus Arlyne Kleen and Rose Mary Kelleher who entered St Catherine's hospital in Omaha as student nurses. Naida Shimon visited from Des Moines and Catherine McCartan joined from Des Moines for a holiday weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G A. Hunt
W. C. Hunt
Ray
Margaret Ann
Mallard
Harry Pace
Judy Kay Johnston
Lloyd Johnston
Arlyne Kleen
Rosemary Kelleher
Omaha
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Sacred Heart High School
A. J. Kleen
J. d. Kelleher
Naida Shimon
ALB
Des Moines
JT. M. Shimon
Catherine McCartan
Theo, McCartan
Will Crawford Hosts Outdoor Steak Fry At Home
Will Crawford hosted an outdoor steak fry at his home while guests enjoyed a lakes outing. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eno, Gene, Bonnie, Marjorie, Karen, Henry Graver, Lavera God, Maurine, and Marlene Spiker.
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Will Crawford
Gibson
Lakes
Frank Eno
Gene
Bonnie
Marjorie
Karen
Henry Graver
Laveragod Maurine
Marlene Spiker
Red Cross to elect officers at schoolhouse Tuesday
The Red Cross will hold election of officers at the schoolhouse Tuesday afternoon, July 13, and every member is requested to be present as all are entitled to a vote. Mrs. H. J. Wright, Ree'y. Joe Edge and son Roger accompanied R. E. Grover to Pocahontas Monday where he did some work at the Hilton residence. July fourth and fifth were quiet days here as many people went to the lakes.
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Red Cross
H. J. Wright
Ree’y
Joe Edge
Roger
R. E. Grover
Pocahontas
Tatter
Bernetta Walser
Luther Miller
Burt
S. H
Henry Buck
Eldon
Rolfe
Main Street
W. A. Bachman
Mary Jane Sanding
H. D. Grover
Veleck
C. Chilar
Melvin Buck
Lanrens
Wek
B. O. Boysen
Ray Grover
Norma
Rodger Edge
Hilton
Lancer
Harry Finnegan
Fort Dodge
G. A. Grover
Delbert Johnson
Rex Cole
Judy
Dale Stover
Frank Sommer
Camp Quest attendees from Wolcott group visit Spirit Lake
Attending Camp Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Wolcott and Byron Lathrop traveled to Spirit Lake Monday where Mrs. Wolcott chap eroned a group of youngsters at Camp Quest. The group includes Betty Huseby Rose Randolph Margaret Carlson Avgnel Hawk Jacqueline Anderson Virginia Oertley Marlyn LathropArene Hartsock Richard MacConnaughy and Joan Armstrong Des Moines. The July meeting of the American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Wolcott
Byron Lathrop
Spirit Lake
Legion Auxiliary to Install Officers Monday Evening
Community notices report upcoming Legion Auxiliary installation at the C. S. Barth home on Monday evening July 12. The item also lists various visits and events including Nellie Zeck from Laurens, Marion Stover returning home, a telephone chat with Russell Waters at a Pennsylvanian camp, and several nearby social visits and travels among local families.
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Virginia Johnson
Rolfe
Henry Buck
M. G. Herscher
Carl Sandy
George Miller
George Beckord
Wilfred Wisuri
Marlene
Junior
Bovey, Minn
Frank Ralle
Marvella Ralle
Mason Citys
Johnson-Johnson
Boysen
Bugs Krani
Dale Spiker
Pocahontas
Deaths and local social notes from Colorado Springs and area
Pearl Mick learns of Genevieve Jo Pittock death at Memorial hospital in Colorado Springs. Pittock, 31, leaves husband and two children including a three week old, while her mother in law, Mrs G E Bunce, lies ill. Edith Pike visits Rolfe sister and attends niece Marvella Johnson's wedding to Glen Johnson. Various local residents visit Spencer and Rochester clinic mentions. Home improvements at Dr W B McTaggart residence noted. Mildred Stoulil works for Liverdale Laboratories.
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Pearl Mick
Genevieve Jo Pittock
Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs
Colo
G. E. Bunce
Pittock
Edith Pike
Rolfe
Arnold Barth
Marvella Johnson
Glen Johnson
Buck Lieth
Bernetta Walser
Spencer
Mayme Daugherty
Rochester
Minn
W. B. McTaggart
Mildred Stoulil
Liverdale Laboratories, Inc
Victory era canning rules from Ball Brothers booklet
Home canning guidance advises using labeled jars, proper seals, and clean jars. It stresses fresh vegetables, hot packing, correct headspace, and strict timing for processing to prevent spoilage during wartime.
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Ball Bros. Co
Gladys Kimbrough
Home Service
Ball Brothers Company
Des Moines Woman Receives Silver Pin for War Production Award
A Des Moines woman received a silver pin and certificate honoring her loyal efforts as the firm earned the Army and Navy Excellence in War Production award.
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Des Moines
Army
Navy
Local births and family visits in Rochester and nearby towns
Mrs. Edge underwent surgery at St. Marys hospital Rochester on Friday and is recovering well. Her husband could not attend. cousin Mrs. Louie Bozikowski provided support. The Forbes welcomed an 8 pound son born Saturday July 3, as Mrs. Crouse cared for mother and baby. Various visits and small repairs occur around Pocahontas Rolfe and Lanrens communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Edge
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Louie Bozikowski
R.N
Edge
Ray Grover
Richard Forbes
Elmer Crouse
Babe
Richard Bryan
Forbes
Birthday party honors Jackie Knight on fourth birthday
A Thursday afternoon celebration at the Walter Knight home marked Jackie Knight’s fourth birthday. Friends enjoyed games and a dainty lunch after receiving numerous gifts.
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Walter Knight
Jackie
Rinehart Family Reunion and Local Happenings Near Okoboji
The twentieth annual Rinehart reunion gathered at Byron Lathrop farm with many relatives from Britt Mason City Primghar Peterson Laurens and Estherville. Other notes include visits by Mrs Porbes and daughter to their cottage at Lake Okoboji and Vincent Keerles in Virginia for basic training. Rex Coyle reportedly caught a 38 inch northern pike at Lake Okoboji, the week’s notable catch.
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Rinehart
Byron Lathrop
Town
C. A. Tripp
Spencer
Ned Rooney
Primyhar
Harry Gunnerson
Peterson
Mar
Glenn Rinehart
Britt
Stanley Oleson
Woden
Lyman Kuge
Mason City
H. EE. Rinehart
Jack Cooper
Judy
Orsen Rinehart
Myr
Pred Rinse
Laurens
Buck
Cale
Beran
Miss Toneville
W. Porbes
Lake Okoboji
Vern Waters
Miss Marvel
Barry
Des Moines
J. B. Sheldon
C. J. Miller
Estherville
Rex Coyle
Havelock Methodist Church Announces Camp and Services
Pastor John Drake Wolcott leads Sunday school at Logan and a morning worship at 1 a.m. youth attend Camp Quest with chaperone Sirs Wolcott. Camp Quest ends Sunday noon. Lake Okoboji Bible conference at Methodist Camp July 25 to August J. Gas and grants may cover attendance per Washington rulings. The pastor will speak next Sunday on How Jesus Dealt with Men. Woman's Society meets Friday afternoon.
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Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake Wolcott
Logan
Methodist Camp
Sirs. Wolcott
Lake Okoboji
Save Your Tires or You’ll Be on the Rims
A cautionary note warns drivers to monitor tire wear and pressure to avoid blowouts and flats. Regular checks, proper inflation, and timely replacements are advised to prevent dangerous rim failures and costly damage.
Girl Scouts of Pocahontas Praised for War Work
The Pocahontas Girl Scout troop of 80 members received a personal letter from Bob Burlingame of radio station WHO commending their war work. They have sent about 200 articles for the emergency kit, conduct monthly grease collections, and aided salvage drives. The American Legion Auxiliary presented a large silk flag. Mrs. George Reath leads with Mrs. Robert Salsbury as assistant. Burlingame wished all Americans shared their spirit.
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Pocahontas
Bob Burlingame
Radio Station
American Legion Auxiliary of
Local clubs host gatherings and travel notes from a busy week
The Golden Hour club met at Mrs. J V Poduska's home with Mrs. Reiter Ollinger and Arends as guests. 500 winner was Mrs. Nieman. Lunch followed as Mr and Mrs Ray Roth left Cedar Rapids after a York Nebraska visit. Sew What club hosted by Mrs George Reath with L P Grosvenor and Robert Salsbury sewing Red Cross quilts. Waldron couple in Rochester Minnesota for a clinic visit. Howard Shimon leaves for Notre Dame summer term. Golf club auxiliary held a contract game with Loren Oleson high and C I Watts second. Committeemembers were Mrs Ray Beck and Mrs R B Dobbs. Mae A Lynn entered Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge for examination. Vernon Chandler and family visited in the Chandler home. Mrs Robert Pattee from Lions Bay area noted.
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Ray Roth
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Lanus, Sr
York
Nebr
Roth
George Reath
L. P. Grosvenor
Robert Salsbury
Red Cross
W. W. Waldron
Rochester
Minn
Waldron
Howard Shimon
Notre Dame University
A. C. Shimon
Golf Club
Loren Oleson
C. If. Watts
Ray Beck
R. B. Dobbs
Pocahontas County
Mae A. Lynn
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Vernon Chandler
U. S. Navy Amm Rie
Mes. Chandler
Mr. and Mies
R. Aten
Robert Pattee
Lions Bate
S. Dy
Family learns PFC Fredericks prisoner in North Africa
A war department message, via the Red Cross in Geneva, confirms PFC Fredericks taken prisoner by Italians during the North African campaign in February. The form was signed by the soldier in his own handwriting and notified his family. Other local items note visits and church society activities.
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Pfc
Fredericks
Tueke
War Department
Red Cross
Geneva
Switzerland
Bible Dedicated to Presbyterian Church in Mrs Kaiser’s Memory
A padded leather bound Bible was dedicated at the Presbyterian church on June 27, presented by relatives and friends of the late Mrs Freeda Kaiser. The ceremony included church services and a potluck dinner afterward for about 100 congregation members.
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Presbyterian Church
Nels Kaiser
Freeda Kaiser
Squirrel Survives after Harrowing Chase in Waverly Streets
In Waverly a squirrel long believed dead survived a chase by Carl Strottman’s dog after being shaken repeatedly. The animal escaped through an iron grill and fled, with Betty continuing to watch for it the next morning.
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Waverly
Carl Strottman
Mr. Strottman
Betty
Advertising Pays Finds Lost Pen in Packaged Reward
Oscar Winger of Decorah lost his pen and advertised in a local paper. He received a large package with smaller bundles. the final tiny package contained the pen. Mrs. Winger sent the box, and the pen was found under Oscar's dresser. Reward status unclear.
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Oscar Winger
Decorah
Central States Electric Franchise Petition in Pocahontas County
Official notice from the Iowa Commerce Commission announces Central States Electric Company Cedar Rapids Iowa filing for a franchise to construct operate and maintain electric transmission lines along public lands highways streams and private lands in Pocahontas County Iowa over 6600 volts beginning northeast corner section 28 township 93 north range 32 west seeking authority to cross and use rights of way and related facilities through the described route
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Iowa State Comerce
Pocanoatas County
Central States Lect Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa State C Commission
Pocahontas County
Towa State Commerce Comission
de Moines
Iowa State Ferce Commission
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J. V. Poduska
Robert Reiter
Myles Ollinger
Elsie Arends
Charles Nieman
Pirsi Wer
Donalyn
Betty Marsha Trenary
Don Trenary
Sioux City
F. T. Schmidt
L. Dunn
Chicago
Isabelle Ralston
O. P. Malcolm
F. O. Schroeder
Priday
Cleark Lake
Great Falls
Mont
Mike Flaherty
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Carl W. Reed
B. M. Richardson
David B. Long
Geo. L. McCaughan
Wesley J. Cornwell
Sie
Hovse Tgld Goods
Irving B. Cornwell
Chas. E. Lindeman
Rolfe State Bank
Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
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