Shower Honors Dorothy Sandven and Local Social Gatherings
A Humboldt shower honored Dorothy Sandven bride elect of Virgil Rickless with gifts and a wedding date revealed by a rat trap. Zelda Snyder was feted in Fort Dodge after moving from Humboldt. other events include DMT Music Mothers meeting and Cook family reunion with new officers, plus Legion Auxiliary picnic plans and birthday celebrations.
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Humboldt
Cook
Rolfe Park
Gardum Cook
Ayrshire
Fern Pease
Harold Cook
Gilmore
Richard Schultz
Fort Dodge
Card of thanks and fire department thanks
Card of thanks from E W Meredith and Kenneth Depew thanks Rolfe and Plover fire departments and neighbors for prompt help preventing greater loss in a Wednesday fire. Also notes visits of Miss Cora Yntema of Chicago to Miss Cora Pollock and Robert Pollock homes in Clear Lake and Spencer relative to Miss Margaret Pollock’s visiting with her father Grant Pollock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe and Plover Fire Departments
E. W. Meredith
Kenneth Depew
Cora Yntema
Chicago
Til
Cora Pollock
Clear Lake
Robert Pollock
Yntema
Cora
Margaret Pollock
Spencer
Grant Pollock
Tractor Accident Claims 12-Year-Old Hoyt
Two Dysart boys were driving a tractor to the pasture when it upset. Keith Hoyt, 12, was crushed under a rear wheel and killed instantly.
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Dysart
Keith Hoyt
Child Safety Incidents Reported In Rural Areas
Two year old Jimmy Nigars near Eldora drank fuel oil after turning a farmyard tank spigot. a doctor pumped him out and he recovered. Near Millville Arnold Bries Jr wandered, prompting a dawn search by about 15 people. he was found asleep on hay at 5:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Nigars
Eldora
Arnold Bries, Jr
Millville
Not Enough Chauffeurs In Denver Agriculture Office Fleet
The House Appropriations Committee reported that a Denver office of a federal Agriculture Department agency held 217 automobiles. In the first four months of 1949, 194 were unused and by the first six months, 80 remained idle.
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House Appropriations Committee
Denver
Agricultural Department
Cattle Thieves Take Calves From Reinbeck Area Farm
Rustlers struck the Horace Emmerts near Reinbeck while they were away stealing three calves. Local residents report loss of livestock to thieves targeting rural properties.
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Horace Emmert
Reinbeck
House Rising at Granger with Coulson Family
Earl Coulson of Granger undertakes a new house project assisted by his three daughters Donella 16 Dorene 19 and Jeane 7 all helping with carpentry duties as the home takes shape
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Granger
Earl Coulson
Donella
Dorene
Jeane
Two Young Intruders Stir Syrup Scene at Snyder Home
Cherokee authorities seek guidance after two boys aged 6 and 8 broke into the Howard Snyder residence. They poured syrup on the floor and down the laundry chute, defaced walls, emptied drawers, and generally tore the place apart.
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Howard Snyder
Pedaling Pelaskes Enter Iowa During Two Year Ride
The Pedaling Pelaskes of Denver rode through Iowa on the last leg of their two year bicycle journey to visit every state. Iowa marked their 44th state on the tour. Rosin is produced by distilling turpentine.
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Pelaskes
Denver
Iowa
FLY.C. Social Hosts Announced for August Break
The F.Y.C. met at Central States rooms Sunday evening for its usual social time with refreshments provided by hosts Mrs. Sig Oleson Mrs. Clarence Ogden Mr. Bernard Rickless and Mr. Lee Carlton. There will be no meeting in August.
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Fly.c
F.Y.C
Central States Rooms
Bernard Rickless
Lee Carlton
Lutheran Church Announcements For August Schedule
Fred Jacobsen pastor announces Sunday worship at 9 a m and Sunday school at 10 a m is canceled in August except children attend nine o'clock service with parents Bible study and prayer fellowship Wednesday 8 p m choir practice Thursday 8 p m visitors welcome Attend church before you travel on Sundays.
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the Lutheran Church
Fred Jacobsen
Presbyterian Church August Schedule and Programs
Martin J. Prehn pastor reminds Women's Association members of August meetings with hostesses as scheduled except group three. Group four will not meet and no church services or school. August ends with September 1 Negro Spirituals program by Piney Woods School quartet. Senior high Westminster Fellowship planning at the minister's home. Sunday sermon titled We Have the Power to Decide. Public invited to worship.
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Piney Woods Schoo For
Westminster Fellowship
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church Plans Summer Break and Camp Meeting
The Methodist Church in a friendly community announces a Sunday service and Sunday school will pause after this week and resume August 27. The North Iowa Bible Conference at Methodist Camp runs July 30 through August 6 with noted speakers.
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Methodist Church
Arthur G. Peterson
North Iowa
Assembly of God Services Led by Rev. L L Fogelman
Rev L L Fogelman presides at the Assembly of God with morning worship at 11 a m and a 8 p m evangelistic service. Prayer service and Bible study are also announced for the church schedule.
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Assembly OF God
L. L. Fogelman
Clarissa Mina Independent thoughts on disagreement in marriage
A brief column notes that a successful wife avoids arguing with her husband, suggesting the husband knows better than to start a quarrel. The piece reflects social attitudes about marriage and spousal dynamics in the era.
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Clarissa
Mina
Notice for bids on two Des Moines Consolidated bus routes
The Des Moines Two Consolidated School invites bids to operate two bus routes for the coming year. Bids must be in the secretary's hands by 8 P M on Monday Aug 7 1950. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 202 Florence Thorson See s Counselor at Lakes Betty Sinek teaches Ruthven school next year. Betty also lifeguards this summer. Jake Alexander returned from Webster City visit. Lutheran parish hosts a Saturday evening cafeteria supper with home made ice cream starting at 5. River Rhone in France noted as the swiftest in the world.
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Des Moines
Consolidated School
Florence Thorson
Leon Sinek
Paul Sinek
Betty Sinek
Spirit Lake
Betty
Sinek
Ruthven
Weather Warnings and Local Goods Rattle Through Town
A mix of homey notes and ads outlines hay covering from Sisal Kraft in 3ft and 4ft widths for silo doors. Jokes about tongues and buzzards sit beside coal arrivals and leftovers for roofing. Local odds and ends include ready to take out hog troughs and coal orders as supplies tighten up.
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Ens
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Zelda Snyder
Libbie MacVey
Addie Roberts
Miss Snyder
D.M.T
D.M.T. Music
Kathy Struthers
Edward Struthers
Kathy
Jay Stole
Garner
Walter Knight
Jack
Havelock
Gerald Foust
Robert Kutz
Jimmie
Manson
Lawrence Kennedy
Laura
George Marine
Becky
Stanley Whitmore
Patty
Roy Mefford
Pamela
Everett Rickard
Alice
Amvets
Central States
Golf Club
Atl
Park
Bridge and
Canasta
Virginia Calhoun
Bridge
Joe Accurso
E. C. Lexterkamp
R. B. Ranney
Sig Oleson
Clarence Ogden
Newton Furniture
Rolfe
Jake Alexander
Webster City
Rhone
France
Rolfe Implement Co
iIt
Clinton & Ft
Glarinet
Pat Wood
Climax Grain & Feed Co
Spinet
Changin Motors
Baba G. EB. Eccles
Slectrolux Clan
Saleg Plies
G. F. Ries
Gast
Kontas
Chine Co
Climax Mil) Co
Pics Fay
Climax Mill &Y
Federgy
Pocshay Natl Farm Loan Arty
Franck
Sec’y-Treas
Phycahontas
Towa
Brinkman
Phony
Dering Co
Humboldt, In
Mil & Peed Co
Gilmore City
Fred Witt
C.C.C
Plover
Hee Haw News
Desert
Jimmy
Jim
Leatherwood Lump
Dana Big Egg
Illinois Stoker
J.T Grant & Son
John A. Witt
Uvieltetery
Minnesota
John Deere
John Deer
Westert
McCormick Deering
Arator
Cunningham Power
H. P
Maytag
Melvin I. Baker
Mars National Ban
L. F. Wessel & Ed, Andersen, Firs Clerk Auctioneers
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