Rolfe Local Notes Highlight Social Visits and Church Events
Rolfe residents share Sunday calls with Pocahontas and Algona, and a number visit Lakes Okoboji and Waterloo. The Presbyterian Church Women plan a July 27 food sale, while teachers for Rolfe’s fifth grade and junior high inspect rooms and books. Sally Webb marks seventh birthday with a luncheon for 20 friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Jones
John Gunderson
George Ivey
Algona
Nels Ryen
G. G. Butler
L. W. Smith
Grace McEwen
Miriam Ives
Eldon Watters
Kenneth Haberg
Lakes
Womans Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Shriner’s
Henry Hudson
Earl Hudson
Ora Hudson
Minnesota
C. A. Hosier
Amelia Rudolfsean
Waterloo
Hosier
Ernest Freeman
Gilmore City
Pocahontas County
Rolfe
Eloise
Winifred Brinkman
Boone
A. A. Brinkman
Earl Ives
M. W. Ives
Oxford
Milo Ives
W. S. Butler
Fairmont
Minn
Telmer G. Sime
Geo. O. Hauck
C. B. Bowen
W. R. Jones
Terrace Park Lake Okoboji
Lucile Bowen
Redome
Terrace Dark
Phyllis Cutter
Cedar Falls
Trene Breckenridge
Frank Hancher
Terry Challand
Leeburg
Canada
George Salisbury
Chas. KE. Hancher
Plover
Willard Jones
Norma Lee Robinson
Greenfield
Jones
Norma Lee
Sally Webb
Sally
N. A. Lind
Cora
Agnes Bruff
Sioux Rapids
Bessie Stang
Maybelle Ryen
Gladys Larson
Omaha
Union Pacific
Los Angeles
Cal
Miss Ryen
Nora Mentzer
Lillian Severson
Miss Larson
Morris Larson
G. D. Paler
Methodist Church
Ersing
Palmer
Catherine Ann Palmer
Harvesters Hum In Grains Across Local Fields
The Plover Patriot Harvesters work late in the season with many neighbors visiting, including Mrs. KE R Smith in Rolfe and the Pringle and Hancher families in Emmetsburg. Local deaths, health updates, and road work on Highway 17 accompany notices of family gatherings and visitors from Des Moines to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. R. Smith
Rolfe
F. A. Pringle
Emmetsburg
Dell Hancher
Hattie Emory
Spencer
W. H. Cassell
Mattie Young
Elmer
Luella Albaugh
Des Moines
Ed Christensen
Henry Westergaard
Harlan
Martin Peterson
Henry Vestergaard
Jens Nielsen
Bea Nielsen
Esther Simonsen
Lucille Christensen
Lucille
Esther
Lost Island Lake
A. R. Thornton
J. H. Pollock
Edward Lehnus
Presbyterian Church
Jas. C. Truelsen
Garfield Township
Grove
Story County
Farm Bureau
E. C
Maurine Qualley
Bede
B. J. Poundstone
Ward Sharp
Mae Butler
H. McFadden
George D. Henderson
M. I. Thompson
L. EB. Thompson
Highway No. 17
Liberty
Cr. A. Iseminger
Cherokee
Dorothy Climpson
Epworth League Institute
the Lakes
H. O. Bartz
Dorothy
Prentice Shaw
R. J. DuBois
W. He.henderson
Phoebe Grove
S.it
A. G. Heathman
Dorothy Shaw Pritchard
Dallas
Texas
Edith Shaw McFarland
Minneapolis, Minn
Ha Jarvis Lehnus
Ivadelle Jarvis Larsen
Fort Dodge
Thelma Heathman Oakland
Badger
Phyllis Heathman Lighter
Baker Mont
Fred Silliman
Windom
Minn
Bic K. Smith
Obituary of Niels A Truelsen
Niels A Truelsen born March 23 1860 in Abel Germany came to the United States in 1876 settling near Davenport and Pocahontas County Iowa. He married Nicolena Johansen Aug 9 1886 and fathered five children. He spent years on a farm near Rolfe Iowa then moved to Escondido California in 1917 and died July 5 1935. Funeral at Nains Lutheran Rolfe with burial in Clinton Garfield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niels A. Truelsen
Abel
Germany
United States
Davenport
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Henry Truelsen
Plover
Nicolena Johansen
Henry
Hans
James Truelsen
Des Moines Township
Chris Hacker
Havelock
Perry White
Estherville
Fort Lupton
Colo
Anna Fry
Escondido
Cal
Rolfe
Clinton-Garfield
Reetz Retires as M. and St. L. Section Foreman
Dilmore City notes the retirement of R. J. Reetz from active railroad service on July 9 after 23 years as section foreman for the M. and St. L. He began railroading in 1871 at age 14 and has been a steady worker. Adolph Reetz, his son, succeeds him as foreman with 18 years in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Reetz
Reetz
Dilmore City
Enterprise
Adolph Reetz
Mr. Reetz
Adolph
Gilmore City
Gilmore City Blues Lose At Jefferson In Nine Inning Game
Gilmore City Blues fell to Jefferson 11 singles to 6 hits with Naeve hitting the lone homer. Smith pitched for Gilmore City with six strikeouts while Clapton fanned six for Jefferson. Blues seek more games and urge Harley Watkins to provide dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore City
Jefferson
Gilmore City Blues
Rolfe Softball Schedule Highlights July to September
The Rolfe softball calendar lists July 6 Dahl's Markets vs Pha-Mores and other matchups including Dahl's Markets against Chevrolets and Pla-Mors. August features repeats of Dahl's Markets vs Pla-Mors and D M T, with Chevrolets and Pla-Mors also racing. September shows final clashes D M T vs Pla-Mars and Dahl's Markets vs Pla-Mors. Dont mortgage the future for a good time now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahl
Dahl's
Bb. M. T
DM. T
Haly
D. M.S
Dah
DD. M. T
Dahl’s
Pla-Mars
Ro Johnson Visits Omaha on Monday
Ro Johnson made another trip to Omaha Monday. Nearby families, including the Fultz and Perkins households near Laurens, hosted relatives and friends during the weekend. Ottosen, Eagle Grove, Laurens, and Des Moines are cited as travel points and host sites in brief family notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro Johnson
Omaha
Floyd Fultz
Fred Perkins
Laurens
Eagle Grove
F. B. Dixon
J. H. Gembler
Des Moines
Oliver Holden
Matilda Holden
Ottosen
N. J. Meurer
Louis Wilson
Firkins
Jacobsen
M. I. Helvig
Clear Lake
Three Local Men in Line for June Weddings
Three young men Donald Horsman Arnold Zech and Glenn Sanders Jr are in line for congratulations on upcoming weddings. Details are limited but the community notes the weddings are late for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
Donald Horsman
Arnold Zech
Glenn Sanders Jr
Nieman and Zech Tie Knot in Plover Community
Edna Nieman and Arnold Zech were married at Rev. L A Dale’s home in Arthur Iowa on July 3. After a brief reception the couple spent a week at Okoboji Lake and began their first home at the O A Zech residence with Arnold farming his father’s land. The wedding marks the eighth Zech family marriage in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Nieman
Arnold Zech
L. A. Dale
Arthur
Iowa
Okoboji Lake
William Nieman
Pocahontas
Plover
O. A. Zech
Arnold
Zech
Schwendt Sanders Wed at Emmetsburg
Schwendt-Sanders Miss Verdel Schwendt and Glenn Sanders Jr married at Emmetsburg on Saturday June 22 with Rev. Pruitt of the Methodist church officiating. The couple, from Palo Alto county area, will farm and search for a rental home. a wedding dance at the Sanders home followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdel Schwendt
Glenn Sanders Jr
Emmetsburg
Pruitt
Methodist Church
Palo Alto
Joe Schwendt
Glenn Sanders Sr
Sanders
Old-Timers Return to Plover for Summer Reunions
Delegates from Canada North Dakota and Arizona visited Plover renewing ties with long‑time residents. The Friday group included Mr and Mrs Terry Challand Mr and Mrs Frank Hancher of Leeburg Alta Canada Mrs Susie Gregory Hancher Paulsen and family and Mr and Mrs George R Cook of Phoenix. The Cooks were returning visitors and the northerners provided a welcome surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hancher
Leeburg
Alta
Canada
Susie Gregory Hancher Paulsen
North Dakota
George R. Cook
Phoenix
Ariz
Needle & Thread Club Holds Annual Picnic
Members and families of the Needle and Thread Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Struthers home last Sunday for the annual picnic. A count showed 85 persons attended the picnic dinner and ice cream, with fine weather and a grand success reported by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needle & Thread Club
Floyd Struthers
Boy Hurt As Horse Kicks Heads In Accident
Fifteen year old Martin Studer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Martin Studer Sr was kicked in the head and face by a horse early this week. He suffered a fractured skull and eye injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Mason City for surgical attention. No definite report available yet. The boy previously sustained a less severe injury from a prior kick last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Studer Jr
Martin Studer Sr
Mercy Hospital
Mason City
Road sign vandalism urged to protect public safety
Citizens warn against mutilation of intersection signs funded by Plover merchants. Authorities urge respect for property and public guidance, noting signs aid both locals and visitors. A word to the wise should suffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Old Neighbors Hold Reunion Wandering Through Time
The Smith area neighbors gathered Thursday afternoon for a reunion and neighborhood visit. Attendees included Mrs. Mattie Young Mrs. Cruickshank Mrs. Strong Mrs. Christina Niele Mrs. A. McEwen Mrs. Hattie Bush and several others as they rekindled longtime ties. An informal luncheon followed the visit amid shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Wos Ea
J. H. Pollock
Neigh Hood
Mattie Young
Bessie Cruickshank
Clara Strong
Christina Niele
A. McEwen
Hattie
Florence Bush
Jennie Kibell Garlock
Leo Hartie
Plover Softball Drops To McKnights In Tight Clash
Plover lost 10-8 to McKnights Pointer after a rough first inning gave the visitors a 7-0 edge. Plover battled back but could not overcome the early deficit as the game ended in favor of McKnights. Laurens played the locals Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Teen Mechanics Build Maytag Powered Runabout
The Mechanical Age boys from Bringe and Bruner garage combine skill and invention to create a skeleton runabout powered by a Maytag washer mat. The vehicle travels surprisingly well and has drawn thrilling reactions from spectators and the drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bringe & Bruner
Benson Horsman Nuptials At Plover Iowa Home
Donald Cheng Horsman of the U S Navy stationed in Honolulu Hawaii wed Miss Effie Benson Ord Ned of Plover. Rev Walter Rothwell presided at a ring ceremony in the home of Mr and Mrs Mis H Horsman with groom’s parents and uncles present. Bridesmaid was Oneta Horsman and Alvin Thurston served as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis H. Horsman
Plover
Iowa
Donald Cheng Horsman
U. S. Navy
Honolulu
Hawaii
Horsman
Lffie Benson Ord
Ned
John Benson
Walter Rothwell
Plover Presbyterian Church
Glenn
William Horsman
Oneta Horsman
Alvin Thurston
Busy Day for Rev Walter Rothwell Across Several Towns
Rev Walter Rothwell had a full Sunday with a 9:00 wedding and 10:00 sermons in Plover Pocahontas and Ottosen. He substituted for Rev Elrod in Ottosen and remarked the day was strenuous due to the heat but preferred wear out to rust out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rothwell
Pocahontas
Dis
Ottosen
Elrod
LuVerne
Legion Auxiliary Posts July 26 Meeting Change
The local Legion Auxiliary unit will meet July 26 at the country home of Mrs. Timer Nicol with Mrs. Glenn Horsman as assistant hostess. The notice also reports the death of district committeewoman Mrs. J. C. Underkofler of Britt, funeral held July 15 in Britt Catholic church. Elsie Rothwell, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timer Nicol
Glenn Horsman
Underkofler
J. CC. Underkofler
Dez Moines
de C. Underkofler
Britt
Iowa
American Legion Auxiliary
Plover Presbyterian Church Notes by Pastor Walter Rothwell
Sunday services at Plover include Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Attendance was strong for worship but Sunday school lagged due to heat. Parishioners are urged to cooperate to improve warm weather church work and contact committee or president about Willing Workers Society schedule adjustments to aid the Calendar Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Presbyterian Church
Walter Rothwell
Willing Workers Society
Plover Methodist Church Notes Pastor Bartz Leads Services
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 1 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:00 p.m. Official board meeting Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the church. Okoboji Bible Conference runs July 28 to August 4, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Methodist Church
Harold V. Bartz
Epworth League
Okoboji Bible Conference
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Margaret van de Venter
Arso
Woman's Misistary Society
Th Presbyterian Church
Serus
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Ch. Boyer
J. Ro Melntire
Council Blais
Rath Webb
The
Chas. Lehnus
Wm. McKim
Willis Albaugh
J. M. McKim
Mary
Bobby Bush
Regina Bush
Roger
Charlotte
George Hess
Luella
T. P. Comer
Andrew McFadzen
Lindsey
Oscar Phillips
Bird Island
Man
W. J. Langfitt
Hans Thompson
Mr. Thompson
J. M. Bush
Barbara Bush
Roger Hess
Bush Bakery
Alma Campbell
W. S. Strong
Spirit Lake
Rebecca Keck
Henry Minessie
Sac City
W.S. Strong
Dell Strong
Henry da
Hmmelsburg
Indiana
Glyde McGuffin
Lara Christensen
St. Paul
Karl Ferguson
Lois Jean
Denhart
John Wax
Paul Kerns
Ollie Cruickshank
Paul Lothian
Pauline
Christina Nielsen
C. E. Hancher
Hancher
Jahfe City Park
Howard Albaugh
Riise
Dale Buck
Alva Buck
Raymond Willard
Jackson
Clyde Murray
San Diego
Calif
Jaude Albaugh
Harold Justice
Lloyd Fultz
Eppelsheimer
Lehnus
Majerowicz
Frank Majerowicz Sr
J. Cruickshank
Jimmie
Parmenter
Ankeny
Betty Grove
C. E. Eppeleheimer
Edith Grove
Gordon
California
Helen Grove
E. C. Ridenour
Mallard
EK. OW. Kerns
Clyde Thatcher
Severn Holde
Sie Hoe
J. Meurer
E. Miller
Oval
Air
Miller
Rolle Miller
Charles James
Anna Gregg
Hawarden
J.B. Sheldon
C.F. Miller
Ter
Rachael
Theepital
M. E. Parsonage
Bartz
Quirin
Marcus
Nieman—Zech
Schwendt—Sanders
McKnights
Benson-Horsman
Dominie
Legion Auxiliary Notes
Elsie Rothwell
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