Services Held for S. T. Mason 79 in Havelock
Funeral services were held at the Havelock Methodist Church for Sylvester Thomas Mason 79 who died Tuesday afternoon with Rev. J. D. Wolcott officiating. Interment followed in Washington Cemetery. He was born August 22 1861 in Mahaska County Iowa and lived in Pocahontas County prior to moving to Havelock. He is survived by wife Winfred a daughter Iris three grandchildren and siblings. Local 4 H exhibits and community notices follow including club demonstrations and birthday observances.
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Havelock
Methodist Church
S. T. Mason
J. D. Wolcott
Fay I Larsen
Esther Bass
Myrl Barth
George Waters
A. St. Gaskill
J. B. Sheldon
G. A. Grover
Will Fowler
Will Smith
G.A. Speer
Vern Waters
A. E. Cook
Earl McClain
Charles Eberle
Pocahontas
Walter Bachman
Jim Williams
Have- Rock
Will Roehlk
Laurens
Washington Cemetery
Sylvester Thomas Mason
Jacob and
Mary Mason
Mahaska County
Iowa
Warren County
Down
Winifred Artes
Indianala
Iris
Pocahontas County
Ayrshire
Mear Laurens
Winfred Mason
Israel Halder
Fonda
Alista
Evelyn
Forrest Mason
Marl McClain
L. A
Havelock Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services and Camp
Havelock Methodist Church led by Pastor John Drake Walcot invites parishioners to Sunday School at 10 and Morning Worship at 11. Next Sunday features solo by Miss Myri Barth. Lake Okoboji Bible Camp conference runs July 27 to August 3 with Bishop Selecman of Oklahoma City preaching twice on the first Sunday. Evelyn Struthers of Rolfe has joined Commercial Credit Corporation in Des Moines after graduating from Rolfe High School and the American Institute of Business.
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Sonny
Barry Watters
Donna Dean
Dick Smith
Ben Smith
Pete Smith
Frank Eno
Bancroft
Francis
CCC
J. A. Nahnsen
John Ewing
Paraham
Vincent Weinhald
Kankakee
Jinois
Esther Bass
Mig
Anna Balle
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Byrle Waters
Broadlawn Hospital
Des Moines
John Bomgren
Laurens
Albert Oleson
Axel Carlson
Havelock
Larkin Club
Carlson
Frank Madison
Detroit
Michigan
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Alta Whitman
Harold Breechler
Frank Ralle
J D. Wolcott
C. S. Barth
Harold Shimon
Harold
Veteran’s Hospital
Boosters
George Miller
George Beckord
Rolfe
Henry Buck
Howard Gibson
Illinois
Rantoul
Chanute Field
Gibson
Paducah
C. E. Pearson
Paton
G. S. Shriners
Charles Grover
Alfred Kreig
Ware
Warnest Markley
Bert Claus
Storm Lake
J. W. Reimer
Webb
Mallard
Mason
Otto Maltzahn
Thomas Edge
Ray Grover
Galen Neal
Emmetsburg
Highway 10
Rose Lou Randolph
Webster City
Rose Weiss
Giles Gist
Gon
Roger
Gist
Cupp
Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake Walcot
Myri Barth
Lake Okoboji
Selecman
Oklahoma City
Evelyn Struthers
Joe Des Moines
Commercial Credit Corporation
Miss Struthers
EB. J. Struthers
Rolfe High School
American Institute of Business
God Bless America Love It Or Leave It
In a brief patriotic note readers are urged to affirm loyalty to the nation with a word of support for the phrase God Bless America. The item reflects civic sentiment and calls for unity.
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Des Moines Township 4 H Club Meets at Lawman Home
The Des Moines township 4-H club met Wednesday evening July 9 at John Lawman home with 14 members present. County agent Max O. Naylor and group leader Virgil Vaughn attended. Refreshments followed. Many local residents visited relatives and attended various gatherings over the weekend across nearby towns including Pocahontas and Rolfe. The Lutheran Ladies Aid met and the Lutheran Sunday school held its annual picnic at Rolfe Park.
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John Lawman
Max O. Naylor
Virgil Vaughn
R. B. Orr
Raymond Orr
Wayne Sidwell
Brownstown
Ill
Pocahontas
Dale Johansen
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Maude Brigham
N. A. Nelson
Donald
Hans Nielsen
Jess Petersen
Lincoln
Nebraska
Miller Klein
Humboldt
Guy Kerns
Edward Nielsen
Karen Jane
Morgan, Minn
Pete Petersen
Franklyn Majorowicz
David Henderson
W. C. Struthers
A. H. Struthers
John Hewlett
Rolfe
Doris Hoskins
Rembrandt
Roy Schonberger
E. D. Aivis
Manson
Conrad Majorowicz
Geneveve
Algona
Rehard McCormick
Ivan Smith
Art Hansen
John Mosbach
Whittemore
Lena Vaughn
Doris
Alvin
Don Olson
Graettinger
James Jensen
Jensen
Epworth
Iowa
George Seipel
Clarence Jensen
Will Schrier
John Lang
J. M. Perkins
Verle
Orville Jurgens
West Bend
Harry Schmidt
Paul Jarvis
Paula
Nain Juytheran Ladies Aid
Fritz Johnson
Lutheran Sunday School
Rolfe Park
Dangerous Collapse Spills 3500 Bushels Of Corn In Sheldon
A large storage bin collapsed in Sheldon last week, releasing about 3500 bushels of corn and causing extensive spillage. No injuries reported. Local authorities started cleanup and investigation into the bin's condition and maintenance records.
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Sheldon
Iowa's 1940 smallpox cases spark state alarm
A state health official cites a Metropolitan Life study showing Iowa had 412 smallpox cases in 1940, more than any of six regions and more than Minnesota. The report notes national cases at 2839 with Iowa leading regional totals and urges universal vaccination and revaccination to curb future epidemics.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York City
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Grinnell Designer Wins Second in National Dress Contest
Darlene LaGrange of Grinnell earned second place in a countrywide dress design competition. Her achievement highlights rising talent in fashion design as judges praised creativity and craftsmanship displayed in the contest.
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Grinnell
Carter Glass elected president pro tempore of Senate
An 88-year-old Virginia Senator Carter Glass is shown with a raised gavel after being unanimously chosen as president pro tempore of the Senate. The moment marks his selection to lead the chamber and guide its proceedings.
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Judges Named for 4 H Plowing Match at County Farm
Herman Yocum, chairman of the Plowing Match Committee, announced the judges for this year’s event: Joe Hudek, Henry DeWall, Pe Kepriva, John Gunde Wolkenhauer, all of Pocahontas. Roy Miller of Palmey. and an additional member. The plowing event is at the County Farm on August 9 at 9:00 a.m. Entry blanks and the premium book with rules may be obtained at the Farm Bureau Office Pocahontas Record-Democrat or from committee members by August 11.
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Th Plowing
Farm Bareau
Pocahontas Record-Democrat
Donation Flag Gift Tied to Civil War Veteran Roots
The Tama Enright-Schradey post received a 6x12 American flag with 46 stars donated by Mrs. Elizabeth Hepa Welsh. The flag was presented in memory of her father Captain Walker, a Civil War veteran, by friends in 1905. The two states shown appear to be Mexico and Arizona.
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Elizabeth Hepa Welsh
Capt
Walker
Byse Friends
Jo Mexico
Arizona
Poultry Raisers Urged To Cull and Improve Flocks
An urging notice to poultry raisers promotes culling and flock service to boost profits. It emphasizes selling layers and loafers at market pricing and keeping only the best birds for higher returns through proper feeding and care.
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Remy
Flock Health Inspection Aids Efficiency and Profit
When you call we inspect your flock for lice worms coccidiosis and other ailments. We outline corrective measures to improve flock efficiency and profitability.
Don’t Wait For Harvest
A farm service offers complete flock work without farmer help. They emphasize careful handling to keep birds in lay and prevent delays, ensuring timely harvest preparation.
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