Calendar of local meetings and events in Yatan township
A list of upcoming gatherings includes Home Furnished organization X meeting at Presbyterian city basement in Plover 2:30 p.m. Aug 15. Pikertown Union picnic at Rif Mr and Mrs Perry White with noon meal Aug 17. Des Moines ship Farm Bureau Unit at D M T school building 7 p.m. Aug 17. Girls of the 4-H Club supervising the program. Presbyterian Donary Society meeting at Mrs C L Gunderson’s home Aug 19. Trinity Ladies Aid Society meeting at church parlors Aug 20. Ty U regular meeting Aug 28 at Mrs.house.
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Yatan Township
Presbyterian ci
Plover
Pikertown Union
Rif
Perry White
Ty. U
C. R. Bowers
County Farm Bureau
Powhatan Township
Presbyterian Church
Cummins Township
Jay Ryan
Lincoln Township Farm Bureau
George Lampe
West View
Des Moines Township Farm Bureau
Lake Township Farm Bureau
Big Farm Bureau
Palmer
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
Grant Township
John Oleson
Achievement Day Draws Large Crowd at Pocahontas County 4-H Exhibit
The assembly room overflowed as Pocahontas County 4-H clubs showcased their work on Achievement Day. High scoring booths included Worth While Club Des Moines township and Sunny Sisters Club Roosevelt township, with judging notes, demonstrations, and a later fashion style show.
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Pocahontas County
Marshall Town
Garfield van
Worth
Des Moines
Onship
Grant Township
Sunny Sisters
Roosevelt
Happy Helpers
Bellville Township
Happy Hour
Bellville Town
Hunter Wins Rolfe Club Championship in 1931 Golf Final
Robert G. Hunter defeated Lawrence Quinsland 7 6 in a 36 hole final to claim the Rolfe Golf Club championship. Hunter advanced by beating C. J. White 3 up, Ned Donohoe 5 4, and G. G. Butler 2 1, with Butler starting strong but Hunter maintaining control throughout. The event included multiple flights and a consolation and President's flight, detailing numerous match results and byes.
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Rolfe Golf Club
Robert G. Hunter
Mr. Hunter
C. J. White
Ned Donohoe
Pocahontas
Butler
Hunter
Lawrence Quinsland
Quinsland
Robbie Hunter
Rolfe
Donohoe
VanAlstine
Smith
Pollock
B. A. Peterson
Carl White
Grandmother Henderson Celebrates 91st Birthday Milestone
Grandmother G. W. Henderson marked her ninety first birthday on Tuesday August 11 relatives gathered for a noon family dinner at Highlands Farm Pocahontas County. She moved there in 1882 with her late husband and raised four children while remaining active At ninety one she still manages her own work and enjoys farm life and visits from grandchildren.
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G. W. Henderson
Randall Melson
S. J. Melson
Jefferson
W. W. Harris
Pocahontas
Miller
Kahoka
Jack Henderson
Leonard Rising Married at Eagle Grove Home
Leonard N. Rising wed Mildred M. Copp at the bride’s parents’ home in Eagle Grove in a ceremony conducted by Rev. W. Muhleman of the Methodist church. Attendants were Miss Erman Copp and Will Copp Jr. A dinner followed, and the couple will reside in Eagle Grove after a wedding trip to Seattle.
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The
Fort Dodge Messenger
Leonard N. Rising
Mildred M. Copp
Eagle Grove
W.7. Muhleman
Methodist Church
Erman Copp
Will Copp Jr
Clarion
William Copp
Rising
Chas. Rising
Rolfe
C. & N. W. Railway Co
Seattle
Prices Rise as Farm Produce Returns to Health
Farmers see relief as prices for terfat sell at 24c, heavy spring chicks at 28c, and good old hens at 16c this week. No. 1 brown eggs quoted at 22c, offering modest gains after a year of hardship when prices dipped below sustaining levels.
Mrs Rosa Dady Dies After Illness in Rolfe
Mrs Rosa Dady died at her Rolfe home Monday Aug 10 1931 about 10 p m from an internal cancer after years of poor health She had recently returned from Lutheran Hospital Hampton where doctors offered no further treatment Funeral services will be held at McIntire funeral home Thursday Aug 18 with Rev W A Wilkinson officiating An obituary will be published next week
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Rosa Dady
Rolfe
W. A. Wilkinson
Band concert planned Friday at City Park Rolfe
A band concert is planned for Friday evening August 14 at City Park in Rolfe. Director J W Schar asks all band members to rehearse Thursday at eight at the school building. Mrs Otto Alberts Mrs Ora Alberts and Mrs John Reynolds of Pocahontas called on Mrs Earl Fisher Tuesday afternoon.
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Rolfe
J. W. Schar
Otto Alberts
Ora Alberts
John Reynolds
Pocahontas
Earl Fisher
Club Promotes Social Play and Upcoming Contests
The club encourages members to meet new partners to improve acquaintance and skills. Additional contests are planned and members should stay prepared to participate and keep in practice.
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Terest
SROUFE'S AUTO PLUNGES INTO CREEK NEAR MACVEY FARM
Chas Sroufe's Ford plunged about fourteen feet into Pilot Creek near the W L MacVey farm last Thursday evening. He suffered a fractured collar bone and several ribs and has been staying with his brother Frank Sroufe in Rolfe. An old stomach ailment was aggravated by the crash but he is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Sroufe
Pilot Creek
W. L. MacVey
Sroufe
MacVey
Rolfe
Charlie
Mr. Sroufe
Frank Sroufe
Webb's Drug Store Birthday Free Movie at The Ritz
C M Webb owner of Webb's Drug Store offers a free birthday movie for children at The Ritz Theatre on Friday August 21. Shows run hourly from 2 pm to 5 pm with free admission for children and others who bring the right number of youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Webb
Webb
Kittenball Results Stir Rivalry in Local League
Two close kitten ball games this week featured Butler and Hunter. On Thursday August 6 Hunter edged Egg House 3 to 2 with Colebaugh pitching in Carroll’s absence. Later Butler topped Egg House in a first inning flare, extending their win streak to eleven straight. Team standings show Butler 12 8 430, Hunter 6 8 430, Inge House 6 9 400, Peterson 4 8 333.
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Hunter
Egg House
Carroll
Colebaugh
Hunter Bunch
Butler Crew
Butlerites
Butler
Inge
Peterson
Garfield Township unit to repeat program at Palmer school
The Garfield Township Unit of the Farn Bureau will repeat its successful program from a recent home meeting at the Palmer school house on Thursday evening August 20 at eight o'clock. An exhibit of the 4-H Club girls’ work will also be shown.
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Garfield Township
Farn Bureau
Palmer School House
4-H Club
Farmers Win Broad Honors at Taylor County Fair
Allen and Watson of Laurens won sixteen firsts at the Taylor County Fair in Bedford Iowa. Hampshire hogs earned six firsts six seconds and eight thirds while Holstein cattle captured ten firsts six seconds one third and the overall championship.
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Allen & Watson, Laurens Livestock Raisers
Bedford Iowa
Hampshire
Damages in 1930 Dubuque crash suit totals 340000
Federal court in Fort Dodge heard suits for damages stemming from an Aug 4 1930 collision near Dubuque involving Rev P M Dobberstein builder of the Grotto of the Redemption at West Bend. Marie Helfer of Chicago sought 15000. Dobberstein countered for 25000 claiming eye loss and injuries amid negligence claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Dubuque
Rev. P. M. Dobberstein
West Bend
Marie Helfer
Chicago
Rev. Dobberstein
Father Dobberstein
Donald Slaven
Dobberstein
Interesting Things in This Week's Ads
Advertisers promote Ford car prices Iowa State Fair 300 acres of amusements Maytag for 100 dollars Philco radio 49.95 and tractor service at Rolfe Implement Co Hayek & Co blanket sale public pig auction E Eikenberry grocery prices Webb's free movie ad Grant's ads Smith Spraying Co and Mrs Etta Symes reenter business read ads to profit.
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Chicago
North Western
Philco
Rickard
Rolfe Implement Co
E. Eikenberry
Webb
Grant
Smith Spraying Co
Etta Symes
Pocahontas County Entries for Iowa State Fair Junior Contest
Two thousand contestants will compete at the Iowa State Fair Junior Club contest. From Pocahontas county, Marcella Kopriva of the Sunny Sisters Club will enter the health contest. Alice Kirby and Maxine Lampe of Lincoln Township 4-H will demonstrate laundering of fine fabrics. Everett Albaugh Arnold Schleusner of Havelock and Kenneth Martens of Laurens join grain judging, with Eleanor Whannel of Laurens possibly in the style show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth
Destines Township
Art Vaughn
Sunny Sisters’ Club
Rosevelt Township
Joe Peters
Marshall Fip
Edward Whannell
Happy Helpers
Roosevelt Township
Theo. Meattan
G. F. Parker
Agnes Mikshik
Teietiauses
Pmima
H. D. Mitman
Garfield Township
Stella Mae
Marcella Kopriva
Inny Sisters
Roosevelt Town
Mra J. J. Monva
Sherman Township
Marcella Opriva
Lila Peterson
Quinn
Jeanette Johnson
Ourth
Stella Mae Brinkman
Tances Reiter
Louise Vaughn
Beula Jones
Ina DeWolf
Leona Ehrends
Folwa
Maxine Lampe
Alice
Thy
Sunshine
Incaln Township
Dolores Kopriva
Marie Lampe
Happy Helpers’ Club
Sonevelt Township
Irene Me
Timy Sisters
Pocahontas County
Alice Kirby
Lincoln Township
Barry Cousins Picnic At Allbee Homestead Aug 16
About one hundred Barry Cousins descendants of the late Mr and Mrs Don Carlos Barry of Spencer will gather at the Anse Allbee Homestead eight and a half miles northeast of Sutherland on Sunday August 16 for their annual picnic and reunion A basket dinner will be served at noon followed by a program and visiting
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Barry
Don Carlos Barry
Spencer
Anse Allbee
Sutherland
Allbee
Peterson
Royal
Village Buzzes Over Giant Bird Sightings And Local News
An immense three foot winged bird drew town attention with sightings near Lonnie Firkins' garage and a building north of it, sparking debate whether a stork or a heron. The tale recalls Pocahontas county’s wetlands as a reminder of bygone days. Also, Miss Lillian Larsen visits Hattie Lehnus in Anthon while Eddie Duffy impresses at Ft Dodge with a strong hitting display. Mary Elaine Ivey heads to Cedar Falls for summer classes with Eunice and Dorothy Gran in Ruthven.
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Lonnie Firkins
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Lillian Larsen
Anthon
Hattie Lehnus
Eddie Duffy
Gilmore City
Duncombe
Ft. Dodge
Gilmore
Eddie
Mary Elaine Ivey
Cedar Falls
Miss Eunice
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Dorothy Gran
Ruthven
Methodist Church Announces Next Sunday's Services
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. W. A. Wilkinson lists Sunday School and Bible Morning Worship with Epworth League Class and Evening Worship. All regular services follow the schedule in this church next Sunday.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Wilkinson
Epworth League
Farm Bureau Schedules Meetings Across Townships
County Agent C R Bowers announces a three week list of Farm Bureau gatherings. Events include Home Furnishing project meetings in Powhatan Cummins Lincoln and Grant townships, 4 H Club programs, and Big Farm Bureau sessions at Palmer with exhibitions. Schedules note dates August 14 17 18 20 and September 4 across multiple locations.
Winners announced in 4 H clothing club contests
A list of winners from the 4 H Club Achievement Day exhibit includes Cotton School Dress first Beulah Jones Grant township and other top placements across garments such as Pajamas Underwear Apron Slips Uniforms and Cotton Kimona with winners named from Grant Roosevelt Garfield and Des Moines townships and clubs.
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Beulah Jones
Grant Township
Rita Stelpflug
Sunny Sisters’ Club
Roosevelt Township
Margaret Virginia White
Garfield Township
Evelyn Kopriva
Pajamas
Eleanor Whannel
Marshall Township
Louise Vaughn
Des Moines Township
Iris Vining
Ione Hammes
Stella Mae Brinkman
Eleanor Crummer
Marcella Kopriva
Benita Kopriva
Happy Helpers’ Club
Apron
Beulah Smith
Lila Peterson
Kathryn Strathman
Slips
Jeanette Johnson
Bellville Township
Margaret Lorge
Marjorie Terrell
Violet Jones
Lorraine Engle
Cotton Kimona
Des Moines
Expresses appreciation from Cortland resident Mrs Butler
In a August 8 1931 letter from Cortland New York Mrs W S Butler thanks the Friends of Rolfe and Vicinity for help during a farm fire that destroyed several old buildings. She notes travel in the East enjoying scenery and expresses loyalty to Iowa and the old farm.
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Cortland
New York
Friends of
Rolfe and Vicinity
Iowa
W. 5S. Butler
Bills Big Sale Of Young Pigs At Rolfe Yard
H. Wiegman has gathered about 500 head of young pigs varying in weights and will auction them Saturday afternoon at the M and St L stock yards in Rolfe. The pigs are advertised as vaccinated. The note suggests feeding local cheap grain to stock as a way to use it. Don’t forget Mr. Wiegman’s sale.
Madeira clergyman visits Rolfe friends
Rev. Alexander Miott of Madeira Minnesota visited Rolfe friends last Saturday during a weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Miott
Madeira, Minn
Rolfe
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Jurl
KLUBS
Forshine 4-H Club
Lincoln Town
Corm
R. B. Hunter
M. Bruce
Bauma
White
R. Bruce
Berry
Goodyear
Beam
George Shors
L. H. VanAlstine
J. McEwen
Garni
R. Carroll
W. F. Pattee
Z. T. Carroll
J. B. Pattee
G. Pollock
Eldo Heathman
L. H. VanAlastine
F. B. Charlton
McEwen
Shors
Hudson
J. L. Hunter
Sanders
T. Carroll
Herrick
Pat Heathman
Wilson
F. &. Grant
A. Shimon
Lindeman
Mclwen
Heathman
P. Heathman
Henderson
Leonard Rising
Mrs. Rosa Dady
Ichas. Sroufe
Werb’s
Gafield Township
Barry Cousins
Farm Bureau
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