Community notices and club gatherings across town
A roundup of social events includes Marguerite Pittsford’s birthday gathering at the George Heald home with a treasure hunt and picnic. Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid meets at the Munson home planning year activities and a lunch at the Younge on Aug 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Pittsford
George Heald
Marguerite
Trinity Lutheran
Munson
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid
Marie Munson
George John
Beatrice
Methodist Church Services and Camp Attendance Notice
Pastor H V Bartz leads church school at 10 15 a m and worship at 11 15 a m Dale Hewlett to preach. W S C S circles meet Wednesday August 6 with two groups led by Mrs Flossie DeVaul and Mrs H E Girard No Sunday service on August 10 to allow attendance at Bible conference Methodist Camp Spirit Lake
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
H. V. Bartz
Dale Hewlett
W.S.C.S
Flossie DeVaul
H. E. Girard
Bible Conference
Spirit Lake
The Unfaithful Steward at Trinity Lutheran Church
J O Wangberg pastor leads 11 aan Sunday worship with theme The Unfaithful Steward from Luke 16 1 9. Morning services Sunday school Bible class Luther League Dead and Drunk from Proverbs 20 1. Catechism Saturday 1:45 p.m. Junior choir 3 p.m. Bible study and prayer Thursday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wangberg
Luther League
Nain Lutheran Church Announces Junior Bible Camp
Emery L. Petersen announces Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Junior Bible camp at Lake Okoboji August 3 9 for ages 9 to 14 invites attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain
Purchase Clinton and Benton seed oats urged by county director
Pocahontas county farmers are advised by County Extension Director Max O Naylor to buy next year's Clinton and Benton seed oats now while available. These helminthosporium resistant varieties offer better yields and disease resistance than others, with Marion as a backup if race 45 rust becomes severe. Seed from blast affected fields can still be used next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Max O. Naylor
Clinton and Benton
Naylor
Clinton
Benton
Iowa
Boone
Tama
Control
Marion
Late Blight Reported on Potatoes in Minnesota
County Extension Director Max C. Naylor reports from Iowa State College botanist L. P. Sylvester that late blight is found on Minnesota potatoes. No blight on tomatoes or Iowa potatoes yet. Naylor advises fixed copper or Bordeaux spray for tomatoes and potatoes when plants are dry and to follow package directions.
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Minnesota
Max C. Naylor
Iowa State College
L. P. Sylvester
Iowa
Naylor
Towa
District Camp Draws Thirty-One Club Girls From Pocahontas
Thirty-one club girls from Pocahontas County attended a three day district camp at the Walther League grounds on Lake Okoboji. Leaders Mrs. Lilly Blondis and Miss Mary Turnbull accompanied the group, with the theme Our World Friends carried through swimming, crafts, music, tree ID, citizenship talks, and outdoor cookery.
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Pocahontas County
Walther League
Lake Okoboji
Lilly Blondis
Sherman Senoritas
Mary Turnbull
Pocahontas
Our World Friends
4-H
Phyllis DeWolf
Rosemary Baumunk
Pat Welty
Beverly Jones
Mary Ann Hatton
Lois Reiff
Jean Nixon
The
Cedarettes
Dorothy Jones
Betty Heisterman
Arlis Halligan
the Lake Lassies
Verna Flora
Velma Buffington
Marshall
Merrie Maids
Joan Wolfe
Lois Samuels
Betty Peterson
Garfield Gleaners
Ruth Pirie
Powhatin Squaws
Pat Tinius
Gwenna Grossnickle
Anna Mae Duncommun
Swan Lake Cloveteers
Shirley Donahue
Mary Lou Cook
Phyllis Wenell
Swan Lake Ever Ready
Carol Hunter
Betty Splittgerber
Janet Plantz
Dover Doers
LaDonna Junkman
Carolyn Peters
Lizard Loyal Lassies
Marjorie Seehusen
Audrey Blondis
Joyce Johnson
Colleen Morse
Des Moines Lively Lassies
County Crop Report Highlights Strong Oat and Soybean Prospects
Pocahontas county reports oats nearing harvest with half cut by midweek and much of the crop being combined. Alfalfa second cut is stored though hay remains short. Soybeans look good and flax begins to ripen while pastures suffer from lack of rain. Corn remains unaffected so far despite a dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Bartz Family Attends Geneva Mission Conference
Rev and Mrs H V Bartz are at an international missionary conference in Geneva Wisconsin this week. Their children stay with relatives in Charles City Town. The family plans to return Sunday evening August 3. Dale Hewlett will lead services at Rolfe and Bradgate Methodist churches this Sunday August 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Bartz
Geneva
Wisc
Bartz
Charles City
Dale Hewlett
Rolfe
Bradgate
Veterans May Re Enlist In Navy Petty Officer Ratings
Lt W L Fields USN announces immediate policy allowing Navy veterans USN USNI and USNR to re enlist in petty officer ratings. Minimum enlistment drops from four to three years and timing unclear so act now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Fields
USN
Federal
Des Moines
USNI
USNR
Garfield Gleaners 4-H Club Hosts July Meeting
Nancy Janet and Shirley Shelgren hosted the Garfield Gleaners 4 H club meeting on Thursday July 24 with 15 members and leaders present. Janice Johnson joined as a new member and plans for local achievement night were made. Lois Samuels and Jo Ann Wolfe demonstrated book covers before lunch.
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Garfield Gleaners
Nancy
Janet
Shirley Shelgren
Janice Johnson
Lois Samuels
Jo Ann Wolfe
Palmer Press Editor Visits Fort Dodge Family Ties
F. O. Christoffer former Palmer Press editor now in Oakland Calif. Was here Saturday visiting his son Ferman Christoffer in Fort Dodge and plans to visit his daughter in Montana. Roy Brooks remodels his house with Eddie Aden and crew and Ned Kibler handling the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Christoffer
Palmer Press
Oakland
Calif
Ferman Christoffer
Fort Dodge
Montana
Roy Brooks
Eddie Aden
Ned Kibler
Card of Thanks from Mrs J R McIntire
Mrs J R McIntire thanks friends for gifts cards and flowers and many calls after her accident. Gratitude expressed for support during recovery and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. McIntire
Thanks for flowers cards and gifts during hospital stay
Mrs Milton Munson expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for flowers cards and gifts received during her stay in the Lutheran Hospital and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Hospital
Milton Munson
Thanking Friends For Cards At Fort Dodge Hospital
Mrs Nell King expresses gratitude for cards and flowers received while in the Lutheran hospital at Fort Dodge. Her thanks reflect appreciation for the thoughtful gestures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Nell King
Bids Sought to Operate Rolfe School Bus Routes
The Consolidated School District of Rolfe invites written bids to operate three school bus routes for the coming year. Bids must be filed with the board secretary before 8 p.m. August 11 1947. The board may reject all bids. J. H. Brinkman, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated School District of
Rolfe
J. H. Brinkman
Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Hartman Estate
In Pocahontas County Iowa Probate No 3192 the District Court announces Harriet D Hartman has been appointed administratrix of the estate of William H Hartman deceased. All debts and claims must be presented as required by law. Dated July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
State of
Iowa
Pocahontas County
William H. Hartman
Budget Estimate and Record of Filing Plover Town
Public notice from D G Henderson Town Clerk of Plover Town summarizing the budget estimate and record of filing. The document identifies local authority, the filing date, and the required public inspection details for residents and taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
HeeHaw News urges quick coal and cement orders and warns of rising costs
The column notes a car of deteriorated posts including 168 ft corner posts and a demand for more wire fencing. It promotes round redwood water tanks seven feet across and lists white cement silica sand hydrated lime and common brick. It urges advance Portland cement orders and highlights Dana West Virginia lump coal, stressing procurement now as production has lagged and rail freight costs may rise.
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Dana West Virginia
Trath
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Earl Fuller
Heron Lake
Minn
Wm. DeWolf
Leslie
Wesley DeWolf
Clarence Heathman
Harry Tyler
Bess Cruickshank
James Cruickshank
Presbyterian Women’s Association
Division I
Clarence Jensen
Earl Ives
Gerald Graeber
A. W. Ives
Minnie Jarvis
Walter Heald
Obrecht
Ritz Theater
Gar-Mac Lodge
Golf Club
James R. B. Ranney
W. F. Coddington
C. J. Sampers
Arlo Ives
Contract Bridge
Clarence Ogden
Nan Peterson
Art Ferden
Ranney
Butler
G. G. Butler
W. P. Wheeler
C. P. Lathrop
Mesdames Butser
C. J. Morrison
Orvan Olerich
George Weible
Friendly Circle
Louis Wilson
Amvets
Zounge
Havelock
Havelock Amvets
West Bend
Harriet D. Hartman
Broode Feet
Brooks Yard
J. W. Schon Hardware
Voss Electric
Jay E. Tutt
Minneapolis
Roy Simonson
Sunset Hill Addition
N. W. Williams
Walter L. Williams
Adm
Jewell
N. J. Bixler
Wat Beam
Climax Mill & Feed Co
City Park
Rolfe V. F. W
Rolfe Business
Rolfe Farmers
New Holland
Ealer
C. E. Lehnus
Pocahontas Mutual Fire & Lightning Assn
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance
Pocahontas Concrete Products
Lang Bal
Pocahontas Co
Nat'l Farm Loan Ass'n
John RF Home
Sec
Treas
Phone 87
Pog
Hontas
C.W. Reese
Mason
Eddie J. Aden
Herman Davison
D. G. Henderson
Mainte
HeeHaw News
Fashion
J. T. Grant & Son
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