Joan Schmidt to Wed Virgil DeWall August Fifth
Joan Schmidt honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower in the Methodist church parlors as her August 5 wedding to Virgil DeWall of Pocahontas is announced. Attendees included her mother, corsage presenters, and a program of solos, readings, and gifts amid lavender and white decor.
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Joan Schmidt
Virgil DeWall
Methodist Church
Joan
Mike. Schmidt
Henry. G. de Wall
Pocahontas
Robert Schmidt
Yvonne
Dean. Stover
C ‘Eve Boyce
Ernest Vaughn
N. J.bixler
Naomi
Diges
Oskvig
Don, DeWall
Betty Jane
Sinek
Virginia
DeVaul
Sherry Majorowicz
Wvonne Osking
Emil-Kiepper
Emmetsburg
Elden Perkins
Rodman
Loren Thompson
Birt Osking
Flossie DeVaul
Franklin Majorowicz
Guy Fem
Howlatt End
Eeer
Mrs Williams visits Bancroft and returns home
Mrs Elizabeth Williams left Sunday for Bancroft after a week with her sister Mrs Mary Grethen. Mrs J Hil Lynch of Sioux City visited from Friday to Monday. Mrs Liberty Schultz and family were Sunday dinner guests. The J U class met at Earl Ives home for a picnic after church. twenty six attended. a short business meeting followed and the afternoon was social.
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Laura Isacson
Isacson
Rachel Spencer
Barbara
Berkeley
Calif
Tom V. Ray
Linda
Desi Moines
Elizabeth Williams
Bancroft
Mary Grethen
J. Hil Lynch
Sioux ‘City
Fron
Grethen
Liberty Schultz
Loren Thompson
J._U
Earl Ives
Lawrence Hansen
License renewals urged as driver responsibility grows
The statement emphasizes personal duty in keeping driver licenses current under the birthday license law now three years old. It notes past postal reminders, the shift to uniform renewal dates, and the need for drivers to maintain vehicle safety and obey laws, framing license renewal as a privilege tied to safe highway use.
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Des”. Moines
State Safety
Conittisstorer “Peat
Towan
McMurry
Hawaii free of snakes in paradise of the Pacific
The World Encyclopedia notes Hawaii has no snakes while reptiles generally thrive in tropical climates. The islands are the sole exception in the Pacific region where snakes are unknown.
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Hawaii
Pacific
Funeral Rites Held for E C Hubbell in Sumner
Funeral services for Edward Charles Hubbell were held July 6 at 2 p.m. in the Presbyterian church of Sumner Washington with Rev Leonard Chapin Brown officiating. Hubbell born September 13 1868 at Edgewood Iowa died July 14 1951 after a short illness at age 82 years nine months. He married Vinet Shepard in 1889 and moved from Iowa to Pocahontas county in 1895 later living near Plover Enumclaw and Sumner. He retired in 1942 and he and his wife celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in 1944 in Sumner. He leaves two sons Byron of Plover and Lonnie of Enumclaw plus three daughters Ruth Nicholas Margaret DuBois and Helen Shaver twenty five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was a Mason for 30 years and is laid to rest beside his wife in Sumner.
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Plover
Edward Charles Hubbell
Presbyterian
Sumner
Wash
Leonard Chapin Brown
Edgewood
Iowa
Vinet Shepard
Pocahontas County
Menhaga
Minn
the Masonic Lodge
Legion Auxiliary Holds Co. Meeting in Rolfe Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary of Le County met Tuesday afternoon at Rolfe Legion hall. Mrs Mae Paulson opened the session and introduced County President Mrs Fisher who presided. Officers elected or installed included Emma Stallcup president, Onal Farry vice president, John Shaw secretary, Goldie Ralfe treasurer, Harriette Carlson historian. Gladys Bouma endorsed as Eighth District officer and Emma Stallcup named to attend the State Convention in Des Moines August 1 2 3.
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LE County
American Legion
Rolfe Legion Hall
Mae Paulson
Fisher
Nona Fair of
Laurens
Bessie Boyce
Emma Stalleup
Gilmore City
Onal_Farry
Xlaver
John Shaw
Goldie Ralfe
Havelock
Harriette Carlson
Rolfe
Maupin
Palmer
Gladys Bouma
Pocahontas
Emma_Stallcup
Des ‘Moines
Joyce Spencer
Barbara Farlow
Lovell Long
Bessie~ Boyce
Donna Whitmore
Ives Receives B S Degree From Iowa State College
Ames Iowa Forrest E Ives son of Mr and Mrs Earl A Ives of Rolfe received the bachelor of science degree in agricultural education at Iowa State College graduation exercises in State Gymnasium. About 200 students earned degrees and certificates as the first summer session ended with Dr Charles E Finley presiding.
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Ames
Forrest “E. Ives
Earl A.ives
Rolfé
Iowa State College
Charles E. Finley
Iowa State
Season Tickets For the 4 H Fair Now Available
Season tickets go on sale for the 4-H Fair offering three nights of entertainment. Tuesday features a Kid's Pony Show and a youth parade with local talent. Wednesday presents a $1000 Carl Marlowe show with the Cavanaughs, the Merrills, and The Debs. Thursday hosts Pocahontas vs Albert City in a baseball game. Season tickets are $1.50 from 4 H members.
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4-H Inc
Boone
Carl Marlowe Productions
Cavanaughs
Merrills
Ringling Bros. Circus
Debs
Pocahontas
Albert City
4-H
Polio Strikes Mrs Harold Hoard In Detroit Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ed Hoard received news Friday evening of Mrs Harold Hoard's polio illness. She remains in hospital in Detroit suffering from polio. Mrs Hoard left Saturday evening to aid in caring for two grandsons aged 10 and 2. No further word on the seriousness has been received.
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Ed Hoard
Detroit
Mich
Hoard
George Alig Sr Attends Illinois Funeral
Wilbur Alig and his father George Alig Sr traveled from Pocahontas to West Bend for the funeral of cousin Michael Sandel in Metamora. Afterward they planned a several week visit with twin sister Mrs. George Meismer and family before returning home.
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Wilbur Alig
George Alig
West Bendek
Me Ae
Metamora
Michael Sandel
Pocahontas
Alig
George Meismer
Humboldt shooter Cihlar makes 98 targets in club event
Humboldt Joe Cihlar of Rolfe tops 45 shooters at the Humboldt Gun Club registered shoot. He hit 49 targets in both handicap and 16 yard events for an overall 98 of 100. Five shooters hit 50 straight in 16 yard singles: Bothwell, Haire, Leitch, Froelich, and Saxton.
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Humboldt
Joe Cihlar
Rolfe
Humboldt Gun Club
Cihlar
Russ Bothwell
Gilmore City
John Haire
Martin Leitch
Fort Dodge
Carl Froelich
Wesley
G. R. Saxton
Assembly of God Church Schedule and Motto
Rev and Mrs A G Rahm pastors. Sunday school 10 am. Morning worship 11 am. Sunday evening service 8 pm. Prayer service 7 30 pm. Tuesday prayer and praise 8 pm. Thursday questions and answers 8 pm. John 3 3 Except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. The church where once a visitor but never a stranger. Please Note We have a Sunday evening service.
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Assembly OF God
A. G. Rahm
Lutheran Church Service Notice at Sred Jacobseh
The Lutheran Church Sred Jacobseh invites visitors to Sunday worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. A 7 30 p m service is listed. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 8 p m. All are welcome.
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the Lutheran Church
Sred Jacobseh
Methodist Church Bible Conference at West Lake Camp
The Methodist Church announces the Annual Bible Conference from July 29 to August 5 at the Methodist Camp on West Lake Oboboji. Arthur G. Peterson and his wife will attend part of the week as the vacation period begins. Regular Sunday school and worship resume August 26.
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West Lake Okoboji
Bible
Card of Thanks for Flower Help After Illness and Death
The Lighter family expresses sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for beautiful flowers memorial offerings and for their kind assistance during the illness and death of their sister Cora E. Lighter. They also thank the ladies who served dinner and lunch at the church.
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Cora E. Lighter
Thank you for the cards and visits during our hospital stay
We express gratitude to everyone who sent congratulations cards notes and gifts and for the visits during our hospital stay and after returning home from the hospital Mrs Rok
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Rok
Garfield Gleaners Meet at Shelgren Home
The Garfield Gleaners 4 H club met at Joan and Jane Shelgren residence on July 24 with visitors Judy Ghert and Jane Behrendsen. Mary Le Nelson presided planning for the 4 H fair and Achievement Day set for August 7 as an evening event. Charlotte Applegate spoke on shoe care for the state convention and Jane Shelgren discussed choosing accessories before a brief workshop and lunch.
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Garfield Gleaners
Joan
Jane Shelgren
Judy Ghert
Jane Behrendsen
Mary le Nelson
Joan Shelgren
Charlotte Applegate
Jane’ “Shelgren
On the Job Decorah observers log 11 aircraft alert run
Decorah Ground Observer Corps volunteers completed a 36 hour alert period spotting 11 aircraft. The trial monitored civilian defense readiness and trained observers in air surveillance.
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Decorah Ground Observer Corps
Mrs Ritters Pupils Give Piano Recital at Presbyterian Church
Mrs O J Bi Rittgers piano pupils presented a recital Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. students Rachael Heald Raymond Heald Allen Rittgers Judy Sime Janice Frigaard Joyce Heald Jimmy Wilson Jane Von Bank Richard Lunr Janice Sue Wilson Nanncy DeWolf Carol Ann Sellers Sidney Beckord Karen Kerhs and Mary Le Nelson performed several selections. Absences included Norman Heald Joan Rutgers Carolyn Ives Donald Lavery Jeanie Lavery Jeanie Nelson and Marilyn Tyler.
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Rachael Heald
Raymond’ Heald
Allen Rittgers
Judy Sime
Janice Frigaard
Joyce Heald
Jimmy Wilson
Jane von Bank
Richard Lunr
Janice Sue. Wilson
Nanncy DeWolf
Carol
Ann Sellers
Sidney Beckord
Karen‘Kerhs
Mary le Nelson
Norman Heald
Joan Rutgers
Carolyn Ives
Donald” ‘Lavery
Jeanie Lavery
Jeanie Nelson
Marilyn Tyler
Funeral Held for James Hronek 83 Pocahontas Resident
Funeral services were held Monday morning at SS Peter and Paul church for James Hronek 83 Pocahontas resident of 78 years. Burial was in Calvary cemetery Pocahontas. He died Friday morning July 20 at his daughter's home Mrs Ries where he lived. He served as a Catholic Foresters trustee for many years. He was born in Chelsea Iowa and married Mary Prochaska in 1891. He leaves three daughters a son twenty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
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Pocahontas
SS. Peter and Paul’s
James Hronek
Jerome Koenig
William, Ries
Cyril” “Hotovec
Norman Hotovec
Calvary Cemetery
Pochhantas
Rudolph & McIntire
Hronek
S." Ries
Aix - Gréndsons
Dean Hotovec
Chelsea
Francis Hroriek
Ries
Mary Prochaska
Chel- Bea
Emma
S., Ries
Charles Hotovec
Joseph Hotovec
Coal cars and rationing drive regional grains and shingles
The item notes government calls to buy next winter's coal amid mine car shortages used for war supplies. It mentions gas oil rationing may come next spring and hints at blue office paint in local business, plus a stock of roofing materials and siding.
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Charlton Grain Company
Duffy
Lee Harmon
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Auto. CO
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