Birthday party marks Norma Jean's 10th birthday
A group of Norma Jean Smith friends gathered at Joe Edge home on a Wednesday afternoon to celebrate her 10th birthday with games and a dainty lunch prepared by Mrs. Edge and Mrs. R. L. Gruver.
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
3
A group of Norma Jean Smith friends gathered at Joe Edge home on a Wednesday afternoon to celebrate her 10th birthday with games and a dainty lunch prepared by Mrs. Edge and Mrs. R. L. Gruver.
Memorial Day services were held Sunday at the Methodist church in Uam, arranged by the Legion and Auxiliary. Rev. Harl Burgess of Algena, a World War II veteran, delivered a fine speech. readings and music preceded a march to the cemetery for services at the unknown soldier’s grave. Rev. J. D. Wolcott offered a brief address as a cross and flag were placed on the grave, and taps and a gun salute concluded the ceremony. A Vacation Bible School day followed at the church.
The article advises hog producers to breed enough sows for fall farrow and to adjust later if feed is unfavorable. It suggests keeping extras rather than risking a shortfall, with final downscaling in July or August based on conditions.
Pocahontas Iowa events highlight the Fifth War Loan drive with Miss Ava Johnson directing the women's division. A luncheon for 45 featured Anita and Margaret Lorge's vocal numbers as plans detailed club sales totaling 2132.60 since January. A war relic window display at Pattee clothing store June 10 will showcase U S souvenirs, with owners listed.
Golden Hour club members and spouses gathered Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Poduska home. Miss Sarah Jones and Virgil Albrecht won high and consolation prizes in a 500 game, Adolph Koeble and Charles Nie man took travel prize, refreshments followed.
Central Circle of the Methodist church met at Mrs. S. H. Brokaw's home. Mrs. Ralph Meyers spoke on her trip east christening the U S S Meyers and showed photos. Piano solos and a vocal selection were performed. Blair Hochstetter joined his mother in Pocahontas after arriving from Bartlesville Oklahoma. Several marriage licenses issued locally. Mrs. Margaret Westphal hosted the Sew What club. Evelyn Halder a bride elect was honored at a Varina shower with bingo and refreshments. Mrs. Alice Helwig of Council Bluffs visits the Helwig family in Pocahontas.
Miss Maverette Hudek was the guest of honor at a dinner held in the Pine Room of Hotel Pocahontas Ties. The event was hosted by the local Bell organization in the one evening gathering.
A local dinner included Jack Helwig manager Mike Taylor of Sioux Rapids and several Misses Green Forbes Anita Lorge Edine Hudek Winona Terry and Loretta Lampe. Miss Hudek receives a group gift before leaving for Long Beach Calif to seek employment at a nearby telephone office succession by Elaine Gannon.
The narrative describes the visit of daughters of the Hudek and Matthiesen families to Fort Dodge and Long Beach arrangements, weddings, and a 7 pm chicken dinner hosted by Miss Connie Hudson with six guests. It also notes hog price policy changes and prices at Chicago for hogs by weight bands.
A historical tip advises on feeding hogs with wheat. If self feeding, grinding may not be worth it unless grinding costs are under five percent of wheat cost. cracking and grinding is preferred over feeding whole when economical.
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