Weekly Luncheon and Social Events At Local Club
The Women's Golf Auxiliary met at the Country Club for a one o'clock luncheon with hostesses Mrs. T. S. Clark Hynds and Mrs. George Weible. Six tables of bridge followed. prizes went to Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Hunter. Courtesies honored Anna belle Brinkman and Dr. Louis Guy with a series of dinners and gatherings in Bradgate Pocahontas L'Anse and Chicago. The W S C S met at Mrs. Majorowicz home with 27 women present for devotions music and lesson. The American Legion Auxiliary meets July 18 at 2:00 p m in Central States. Birthday Club honored Mrs. Chapman with bingo lunch and a cash gift. Social evening and Fourth of July picnic were noted with various local guests and families attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Clark
Hynds
Bradgate
George Weible
TS. Clark
R. G. Hunter
Jr. Eikenberry
W. L. McIntire
Annabelle
Louis Guy
H. D. Brinkman
Muriel Wilson
Louis Guy, Sr
L’anse, Mich
David Brinkman
James Butterworth
Park Kauffman
Pocahontas
W.S.C.S
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
George Majorowicz
Art. Michalek
Claribel
C. P. Lathrop
Majorowicz
John.Gunderson
Jim Smith
American Legion Auxiliary
Central States
Mrs. Chapman
C. B. Chapman
B. H. Peters
Frances Perigal
Eastside Bridge Club
Country Club
C. E. Grant
Duncan Grant
Linda
Frances
George Cook
Webster City
Yvonne Christensen
Des Moines
Curtis Jones
Susan
Bill McIntire
Lu Mae White
Gene Clark
Maple River
Handwork display by local boys in old Central States building
Window display features various articles showing skill in craftsmanship. Airplanes of all types dominate the assortment. A two stage coach and a farm wagon carved with a jack knife by Carl Wheeler attract special notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central States
Carl Wheeler
Grant township girl chosen for Farm Youth School
Alois Omtvedt daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Omtvedt of Grant township will represent Pocahontas county at the second annual Tow a State Farm Youth School at Iowa State College July 15 to August 22. The $40 scholarship covers room board and incidentals. a $4 000 program funds the scholarships. Alois is a Dover Dors club member active in 4 H club work for six years and participated in a panel on youth contributions to the war and peace at the 1912 state 4 H convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alois Omtvedt
A. R. .Omtvedt
Grant Township
Pocahontas
Towa State College
Helen S. Sage
Louis Kelly
Alois
Bankers Life Co
Des Moines
Town State College
Dover Doers Club
Brinkman Family Reunion Brightens July Fourth at A A Brinkman Home
A Brinkman family reunion was held on July 4 at the A A Brinkman home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ernest Vaughn Mrs Richard Henderson Mr and Mrs Andrew Ives and many relatives from Cedar Rapids Chicago and beyond sharing a festive day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinkman
A. A. Brinkman
Ernest Vaughn
Richard Henderson
Andrew Ives
H. D. Brinkman
David
James Butterworth
Chicago
H. F. Olerich
Ellwood
Byron. Olerich
Eldon Olerich
Cedar Rapids
Outstanding Victory Garden in P. J. Riches Yard
A Kennedy place garden in the town features a tall V shaped corn stalks and thrifty vegetables, hailed as one of the finest Victory Gardens seen. The rich display includes abundant vegetable plants and a striking corn canopy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Garden
Toven
P. J. Riches
Kennedy Place
Iowa State Picnic in Storm Lake North of Lake Chautauqua
An Iowa State college picnic and play day is set for Sunday July 12 at Chautauqua park Storm Lake. Alumni present and prospective students plus families are invited and asked to bring a covered dish beverages sandwiches table service and sugar. A short program features Dean H. H. Kildee and Martha Dun can of the WOI staff. Your home is a frontline in the war and production fronts. Every dollar saved in your household budget and invested in War Bonds adds to your county quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State
Iowa State College
Iowa
Chautauqua Park
Storm Lake
Dean H. H. Kildee
Ames
Martha Duncan
WOI
Letters From Rolfe Boys in Service
Navy letters from Speck Smith describe training hardships and duty aboard ships during World War II. He expresses optimism, pride in service, and emphasis on cleanliness, obedience, and alertness with strict guard rules and the threat of court martial. He mentions enjoying the Arrow weekly publication at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Smith
America
Virgil Rye Seeks Tanks At Fort Knox
Virgil H. Ryen of Rolfe writes from Fort Knox Kentucky in June 1924 about serving in the armored force unit and driving tanks and other vehicles He notes the vast camp occupying about one hundred thousand acres and housing around sixty thousand soldiers He thanks the paper for keeping him connected to home and mentions unsettled spring weather and Saturday mail calls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Rye
FT. Knox
Kentucky
Rolfe
U.S
Virgil H. Ryen
Girls at Lake Okoboji and Camp Moingona Return
A group of girls including Jean Graham Catherine McIntire Marjorie Thompson June Shelgren Sally Thompson Wilda Kilbourne and companions spent a week at Lake Okoboji with Doris Johnson and Marie White returning Thursday. Rolfe Girl Scouts Jane Peterson Betty Jane Sinek Joyce Thornton Mary Lou Bixler Sally Webb returned Monday from Camp Moingona Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Shirley Thornton retrieved them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Okoboji
Jean Graham
Catherine McIntire
Marjorie Thompson
June Shelgren
Sally Thompson
Wilda Kilbourne
Doris Johnson
Marie White
the Lakes
Rolfe
Jane Peterson
Betty Jane Sinek
Joyce Thornton
Mary Lou Bixler
Sally Webb
Camp
Moingona
Des Moines
Shirley Thornton
Card of Thanks for W. A. Spence
The Spence family expresses deep gratitude to all who aided during his illness and after his passing. Thanks go to Rev. W. F. Schneck and the quartet, those who provided transportation, those who sent flowers, and friends who offered sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. George Spence and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Holder unite in appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Spence
W. F. Schneck
George Spence
R. J. Holder
Presbyterian Church announces schedule and notices
The Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 10 o clock and morning worship at 11 o clock led by Pastor W F Schneck. Choir practice is Thursday. Communion service is planned for the coming Sunday. The Missionary Society will meet on Wednesday July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
W. F. Schneck
Orelock
Oelock
The
Missionary. Society
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Ladies Aid
Pastor J. O. Wanghberg leads a 9:30 a.m. worship service with 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes. Luther League gathers at 7:45 p.m. Catechism class meets Saturday at 1:45 p.m. Ladies Aid Society meets at the park on Wednesday July 15 as guest day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Church announces summer Bible conference at Okoboji
Pastor E J Plummer invites all for Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m The Lake Okoboji Bible conference runs July 26 to August 2 with five interest groups including Mission Study Christian Social Relations Hymnology and Worship General Methods of the Woman's Society of Christian Service Six Resource Leaders and Talking It Over Lecturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Methodist Church
E. J. Plummer
Lake Okoboji
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Nain Lutheran Church Service Schedule Adjusted
Sunday school at 10 15. No morning service this Sunday due to the pastor's absence. Neighbor pastor Rev George Pallesen of Rutland will conduct evening service at 8 o'clock. Everyone urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain
Family gratitude for kindness after mother’s death
Expressions of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Roy Taylor and families and Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor and families and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Taylor and families and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spencer and families for acts of kindness sympathy messages and floral tributes after illness and death of their mother. Save a life. Drive with care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Taylor
George Taylor
Joe Taylor
Fred Spencer
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County Iowa
In Pocahontas County District Court the may 10 1941 will of John T Hendricks deceased is filed for probate. A hearing is set for 10:00 A M on July 21 1942 at the Pocahontas Court House before the District Court or Clerk. All interested must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated. Dated Pocahontas Iowa June 19 1942. (SEAL) Katherine Boozell Clerk of District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
John T. Hendricks
Pocahontas
Iowa
District Court
Said County
Katherine Boozell
Mar
NORAD
PbuiRantas County
Robert Roy
Sealy Katherine Noor
Probate notice in the estate of Martin I. Helvig
Notice is given that Sarah Helvig has been appointed executrix of the estate of Martin I. Helvig deceased of Pocahontas County Iowa. All indebted persons must pay and those with claims must present them as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated June 30 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin I. Helvig
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Notice of Administration for Walter A Spence Estate
In the District Court of Iowa Pocahontas County Probate No 2704 the estate of Walter A Spence deceased names E H Clarke as administrator. Creditors and others having claims must present them per law for allowance and payment dated July 7 1942.
Sermons and Supplies Speak To Rural Readers
A fragmented column blends church notes with home tips and coal ads. It humorously critiques churchgoers while urging furnace checks and roof repairs, and promotes insurance, hog troughs, and coal shipments with timing vagueness.
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McIntire
RIAL
Chester Morris
John Hubbard
Niagara Falls
Marjorie Woodworth
Tom Brown
Joan Crawford
Melvyn Douglas
Roland Young
Billie Burke
Barbara Stanwyck
Joel McCrea
Brian Donlevy
Thurston Hall
Trinity Lutheran J. O
Ice
State OF
George R. Fowler
Rolfe, Iowa
George R. Fowler Chas
Lindeman
Rolfe State Bank
OWA
Emmetsburg
Henry and
Dizzy Henry Aldrich, Mary Anderson
Guy Kibbee
Ilom Massey
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Gene Autry
Man
Lloyd Nolan
Sarah Helvig
Walter A. Spence
Poeshontas County
A. D
E. H. Clarke
Eddie J. Aden
Rolfe Howard Bruce
Jowa
Ertl
Vis LA
Sowa
Fullerton Lumbert
Willard Wheeler
Howard Bruce
Whitmer Bakery
Pocahontas Rendering
Cahontas
C. E. Baman
Critchett Piano Co
Des Mois Town
HeeHaw News
Corregidor
Bataan
Mary
Falas
J.T. Grant & Son
Ptt
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