Thirties Years Ago In Pocahontas And Nearby
Twenty to thirty years ago notes from Pocahontas and surrounding areas report events. Courthouse cornerstone plans in Pocahontas under American Legion auspices, a Siamese cat shipment via Bangkok, and local social notes. Abandoned cork crews in rubbish heaps reflect prohibition era activity.
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Pocahontas
The
American Legion
Kong
Guy
Bangkok
Cake Nakomis
Humboldt
Ferne Thomas-iz
David McCray
David
Misa
Mildred King
E. A
Miller’s Bay
Lake Okoboji
Rude’s
Garfield Hustlers Hold Regular Meeting
The Garfield Hustlers held a regular meeting at Arlen Hermanson's home with 12 members and four visitors. Lowell Thorson was nominated as candidate for county office. Harvey Apple trate spoke of his camp trip and Thorson discussed his trip to Iowa State College. A seed identification exercise followed a lunch. Conrad’s 98th birthday was noted for ALI White.
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Garfield Hustlers
Arlen Hermanson
T S
Lowell Thorson
Harvey Appletrate
Towa State College
Jerry Ownen
Small Business and the Threat to the Middle Class
C W Harder argues the rise of socialism and government overreach pressures the American middle class. He cites federal price controls and overseas aid as signs of decay, warning that taxation and policy push toward world socialization threaten domestic prosperity.
Fit-Together Magazine Rack From Tempered Presswood
A desktop magazine rack design uses Masonite tempered presswood 3/16 inch with two ends two sides and a divider. Sides measure 12 inches square tapering from 3% inches to 6 inches. Divider is in two parts to fit into slotted end pieces and the center panels slip and lock with tenons. The rack assembles without fasteners and can be left natural dark brown or finished with paint or enamel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jsimi
Notice of Appointment of Administrators in Iowa Estate
In Pocahontas County Iowa probate court Ernst Hanisch Sr deceased estate appointed Ernest Hanisch Jr and Frank A Hanisch as administrators. Creditors must file claims per law and debtors pay the estate. Dated July 3 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Iowa
Pocahontas _County
Exypest Haniseh
Ernst Haniseh
Pocahontas County
Ernest Hanisch, Jr
Frank A. Hanisch
Child in Iowa City Suffering From Insecticide Exposure
Three year old Pat Azeltine of Oskaloosa ingested Black Leaf insecticide last week. A stomach pump was used and he was released from the hospital the next day.
Battlefront echoes reveal Korean war frontline scenes
Grainy photograph shows U.N. troops amid rugged terrain along the 38th parallel during a Communist spring offensive. Descriptions note a mortars attack, fierce fighting, and American casualties as defenders hold a exposed line amid flares and shell fire.
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Korea
County Conference Board to Meet on Budget Hearings
Pocahontas County Iowa schedules a meeting at the Court House on August 2, 1951 at 1:00 PM. Taxpayers may speak for or against proposed expenditures for the 1962 fiscal year. Gilbert Ellis serves as Secretary of the County Conference Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas ‘County
Iowa
Court House
Pocahontas
Gilbert Ellis
Rolfe Town Council to Meet August 13 1951
Pocahontas County Iowa town of Rolfe schedules a be hearing at City Hall at 8 00 p m on August 13 1951 taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditures for 1952 including a statement of past and anticipated receipts and disbursements to be available at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Jefferson Hill earns notoriety as danger label
A damaged line about a big trailer tipping over near Jefferson last week describes a steep highway descent. Local residents know the hill as Danger Hill and truck driver Gene Kiefer agrees the name fits the treacherous stretch.
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Jefferson
Hill
Gene Kiefer
Rolfe Iowa Local Notices and Service Listings
Rolfe Iowa directory snippet lists X ray Dr F H Molyneux dentist at residence near Methodist Church with office and residence phones, K J Raynes Insurance, Tornado hail service, L M Graham veterinarian with multiple phones, and L W Feldman assistant.
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Rolfe, Iowa
F. H. Molyneux
Diagonalle
Methodist’ Church
Rolfe
K. J. Raynes Insurance
Rolfe Phone
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Rolfe Arrow Robertsw AN
Marion
Exch
Mars
Britelenie
Mike
Bhi Iy
Cee TeSe Oeg
W. Heres
Pravel
Wm. C
Walter
Balfour
and Havelock
Ali White
Conrad
Towa
VTA
Hed
C. Wilson Harder
W. Marcer
Br Kitcg
Fez Trase
Laws Paints
Donald Lea
D. N.Y
Federal Trade Commission
HFC
Britain
Marhall An Eves & Way
Tn Plate
Portugal
Jugoslavia
American Cancer Society
Leonard Griffiths
New York City
J. R. Dewey
Sthatlér
W. H. Morgan
Mason City
Rolfe State Bank
U. Ni
County
Pines
Lopes
Town Creek
Paneer Na
Hema
General Electric
Space Maker
Business
Harry TY
DR. E P. Hansen
Jean’ Pringle
General Insurance Notary Public
Plover
E. Oo. Loxterkamp
M.D
Carl J. White
T. S. Clark
J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
Kennedy Agency
General Insurance
Owa
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