Rolfe Local News Visitors Share Weekend Gatherings
Mrs Mattle Boos of Oklahoma City visited Mrs A A Richmond Sunday. Mrs E W Wilson returned home after weeks in Fort Wayne Indiana. The C G Ryen family visited Guthrie Center and BE As Savely home. John Shaffer and George Paul of Armstrong joined James Fox family for Sunday. Milton Meyers and two sons returned to Sioux City after visiting sisters Pearl and Hattie Lehans. A L Thornton of Pocahontas visited A R Thornton. Mary E Gamel of Goshen Indiana joined for a few days’ visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Mattle Boos
Oklahoma
A. A. Richmond
E. W. Wilson
Fort Wayne
Ind
C. G. Ryen
Guthrie Center
Savely
John Shaffer
George Paul
Armstrong
James Fox
Missouri
Milton Meyers
Sioux City
Pearl
Hattie Lehans
Mrs. Meyers
Albert Peers
Pocahontas
Paul Amick
W. J. Hanish
Plover
Emma Amick
Emma Hanish
Fonda
Leo Hanish
Laurens
John Davis
Jean
Bradgate
Decorative shop redecoration and community notices
Mrs E B Brewster visits in Mona as dahlias peak in August. Hille tailor shop interior refreshed with green paper and cream trim. Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society plans July 19 meeting at A R Thornton home with a serving group and program by Bowen Hewlett and McEwen. Fort Dodge guests Vern and Mrs Nelson visit Sroufe family. Laurens and Rolfe connections noted. AAA administrator R M Evans warns fertility decline hits farm income and urban commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Presbyterian Church
A. R. Thornton
Mesdames A. Be
Thornton
J. C. Moen
Arlo Ives
E. W. Wilson
C. E. Boyce
Mesdames
Bowen
Emma Hewlett
Joe McEwen
Ike County Auxiliary Elects Delegates at Burlington Convention
Mrs. Dora Simonson was elected president with Miss Simonson as chair, and Mrs. Fred Witt secretary at the county unit meeting. Delegates to the state convention were Mrs. GF Ruth Webb, Mrs. Jet, Mrs. C. B. Fuller with alternates Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. M. Burroughs. New officers were installed by County Chairman Mrs. Ellen Fagan of Laurens. gifts given and lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Webb
Jet
C. B. Fuller
Dora
Simonson
Luther Thompson
Fagan
Laurens
Migs
Dora Simonson
Fred Witt
Luther. Thompson
Frank MacVey
Martin. .Christerison
J. A. Harriger
C. B. Chapman
Burroughs
Ther
Miss Simonson
J. A. Harringer
M. W. Webb
Alma Buck
Havelock
Ellen Fagan
Johnson
Jarvis
Mary Marjorie Harriger
Elmhurst
Ill
Agnes Christenson
Denver
Colo
Brown
Ralph Rickard
Rolfe
Jonesport
Twin Lakes
T. D. Jones
L. A. Rogers
Rolfe Boy Dies After Brief Illness
Russell Kilbourn an 11 year old son of Arthur Kilbourn died at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge after being admitted Sunday. He passed away early Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Arthur Kilbourn
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Golf Club Picnic At The Club House
A family picnic for golf club members and their families is scheduled at the club house on Monday July 17 at 7 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring lunch cloth dishes silver a covered dish and sandwiches for their own family. Committee in charge includes Mr and Mrs N J Bixler Mr and Mrs Howard Bruce Mr and Mrs Glyde Brinkman and Mr and Mrs Eldo Heathman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Club
N. J. Bixler
Howard Bruce
Glyde Brinkman
Eldo Heathman
Card of Thanks and Local Visits
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support during bereavement, signed M. T. Blessing. Ruth Louise Green traveled to Pocahontas for a week visiting friend Lilah Menkelsen. G. A. Dawson and daughter Ruth were in Emmetsburg for business. Happy Learned stayed with aunt Mrs. T. B. Torkelson in Bode over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Blessing
Ruth Louise Green
Pocahontas
Lilah Menkelsen
G. A. Dawson
Ruth
Emmetsburg
Happy Learned
T. B. Torkelson
Bode
Mrs J T Hendricks thanks friends for kindness during illness
A note from Mrs. J. T. Hendricks expresses gratitude to friends for cards flowers and friendly calls during her illness and for many kindnesses shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hendricks
Golf Auxiliary and O E S Luncheon and Bridge Party
The Golf Auxiliary met Thursday at Gar Mac lodge with hostesses Mrs. J T Grant Mrs E P Lomen and Mrs Oda Reid. Five tables of bridge were in play guest Miss Alice Hood of Mallard. O E S officers hosted a luncheon Friday at Mrs Guy Butler home. The Music Club held a picnic and program led by Miss Anita Miller with readings songs and piano pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Auxiliary
Gar-Mac Lodge
J. T. Grant
E. P. Lomen
Oda Reid
Alice Hood of
Mallard
Guy Butler
Muriel Wilson
Marcella Howland
Bridge
Anita Miller
Hayes
Hans
Endres
Ida Jane Roberts
Reading
White House
Dorothy DeWall
Blake
Ruth Roberts
Laurine Anderson
Kindermarsch
Merkel
Dorothy, Jones
Girl
Crane
Hark
Johnson
Dorothy Joens
Forman
Frolic
Heller
Plover church events and local wedding news
The Plover Presbyterian Sunday School meets at 10:30 and Young People's gathering at 7. The Plover Methodist Church lists E Redmayne as pastor with services and a benefitting Ladies Aid. A quiet July wedding unites Margaret Bailey and Wayne Rowland at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. E Redmayne officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Presbyterian Church
Steel
Elsie
Rothwell
Plover Methodist Church
Epworth Léague
Jesus
Ladies’ Aid Society
Rowland-Bailey
Margaret Bailey
Fonda
Wayne B. Rowland
Inwood
Iowa
E. Redmayne
Earl F. Christensen
Edna Carlson
Norman Rothwell Hosts Pool Party Before New Job
A Pocahontas pool gathering honored Norman Rothwell and his five years as Peoples Mercantile clerk. Guests included Eldo Heathman Mervin Ler Edward Lehnus Stan Richey and many friends and family. Norman will relocate to Minnesota to begin a commercial sales role this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Rothwell
Pocahontas Pool
Eldo Heathman
Mervin Ler
Edward Lehnus
Stan Richey
Norman
Elsie Rothwell
Millicent Eppelsheimer
Marie Mammen
Lucille Buchanan
Beatrice Bruner
Nona Redmay
Community members gather for picnics and visits around Plover
Des Moines visitors Keith Cassell and Elizabeth Ferguson spend vacations with families in Plover. Local gatherings include Barick reunion at Emmetsburg, ice cream social by the Ladies Aid, and a busy Fourth of July with picnics at Mud Lake and visits from relatives in Decorah Laurens Rolfe and Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cassel
Lloyd Cassell
Decorah
Elizabeth Ferguson
Des Moines
Norma
Northrup
George Feeney
Irwin
Slayton
Minn
C. R. Henderson
Sharp
Mike Strong
Barick
Emmetsburg
Ladies’ Aid Society
the Methodist Church
Needle and Thread Club
Virxi
Allie
Laurens
Ernest Denis
A. M. Nelson
Manson
Charles Braginton
Albert Glasco
Clarence Dean
Las Cruses
New Mexico
B. D. Baker
Marion Baker
Joe Arnold
George’ Arnold
Louis Jones
Elmer
Gilmore City
Curtis Jones
I. E. Ridge
Swea City
Ida Forney
Will Hofert
Carol
S. T. Grove
A. M. Hofert
Russell McIntire
Catherine of Rolfe
Ray McKim
Omaha
Neb
Fred McKim
Catherine McIntire
Rolfe
Marion McKim
Judith
Davenport
I. M
McKim
George Deck McKim
Nevada
Mudlake
Bill McKim
Wedding and family visits noted in local Glen Forsythe area
Last Wednesday Martin and Mrs. were honored at Bradgate with guests including Mr and Mrs Wwi and Mrs Roy Forsythe of West Bend. George Thoms won a party at Glen Forsythe home on Tuesday evening. Mrs George Thoms left Thursday for Philadelphia after a vacation. Glen Forsythe and Donald visited W H Bushanani in Laurens over the weekend. Ruth Buchanan returned home with them after a week here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Bradgate
Glen Forsythe
Roy Forsythe
West Bend
Fred Forsythe
Ruane
George Thoms
Thursda
Philadelphia
Glen. Forsythe
Donald
W. H. Bu Shanani
Laurens
Ruth Buchanan
Furnace inspection urged for reliable winter service
A public notice advises homeowners to have their furnaces checked now so they operate well when needed. The reminder adds a lighthearted line about husbands claiming busyness while shopping for honey.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. L. Thornton
Mary E. Gamel
Goshen, Ind
Rialto Theatre
Pocahontas, Iowa
Roy Rogers
Mary Hart
Old Calvente
Walter Pidgeon
Virginia Bruce
Fred MacMurray
Irene Dunne
Billy Cook
Charles Ruggles
Ronald Reagan
Stanley Fields
Margaret Lindsay
Hells Kitchen
Raspberries
Sharp’s
Jas. Sharp
Stherland
Mona
R. E. Green
W. H. Howland
Hille Tailor’ Shop
Vern Nelson
Frank Sroufe
Ivola Wilson
LaVonne Wilson
Srouse
R. M. Evans
AAA
Mildred’s
West Bend, Iowa
Rolfe State Bank
United States
Total
State of Iowa
Pocahontas County
A. EB. Peterson
C. L. Gunderson
C. A. Warner
A. E. Peterson
KE. P. Lomen
J. H. Brinkman
G. G. Butler
C. E. Kindwall
Rolfe Boy
Nona
Floyd Brown
John Gembler
A. W. Hess
Harry Kinsley
Imogene
Willis Albaugh
al Stader
Bill Hough
Joe Hough
Rodman
Ed Hough
Bobby
Donnie Turner
Curlew
Catherine Groves
Algona
A. G. Heathman
la von
Kermit Lighter
Warren Heathman
Ames
Jean Lighter
Grant Sanders, Jr
Logansport
Barbara Bush
Waterloo
M. T
E. W. Kerns
Paul Kerns
Earl Kerns
R. E. Houck
George Arnold
Guy Kerns
Fred Kerns
Jud Mehaffey
William Sigler
McHenry
Gallitolis
Ohio
W. A. Baker
Springfield IL
Harold O'Neal
Earl Young
Earl Firkins
Delbert Young
Jefferson
Gerald Foust
Haskell Boles
Nighthawks
Emmetsburgh
Estherville
Milton Fisher
Ger Foust
Oliver Combine
H. C. Wiegman
Popular Accident Insurance Company
Box
Spencer
Hauswirth
A. A. Firkins
W. E. Pirie
Jayhawk
Thompson Bros
Arrow Office
Savage Block
L. Harmon
Ed Cornell
D. Atherton
H. C
Kenneth Hansen
Hamm’s Beer Parlor
Master Brew
L. F. Bloomcamp
HeeHaw News
Washington
Gilchrist
Lee
Harmon
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