Farmers' Livestock Awards Spotlight Club Work
The article notes farmers in the Chicago market receiving medals for club projects under state extension guidelines. Awards emphasize leadership and quality of effort, with rules distributed via Farm Bureau and Producers officials. Local notes mention church services and community events amid a broader report on livestock market activity and regional updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icago
Chicago
Sion
Uni
Jeth
D. L
Gilbert N Haugen Speaks at Pocahontas Picnic
Congressman Gilbert N. Haugen announces a June 18 farmers picnic in Pocahontas. As chair of the House Agriculture Committee he has championed farm bills including the McNary Haugen measure, now part of a speaking tour to solicit farmer input. The meeting is at eight p m in Pocahontas business district, outdoors if possible.
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G.N. Haugen
Pocahontas
Haugen
Committee On Agriculture
National House of Representatives
Congress
Coolidge
Mr. Haugen
Gil‘bert N. Haugen
Club Women Do Fine Thing
The Tuesday Club and Woman's Club unite to build fenced tennis courts on school grounds. The courts, kept under lock and caretaker care, will serve school children during the year and the public when free, aiming to provide quality facilities in Rolfe.
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Woman’s Club
Rolfe
Helen Wills
Wm. J. Tilden
Bankers Convention Boldly Meets Despite Bad Weather
Bankers from Calhoun and Pocahontas counties gathered at Twin Lakes Friday for Group 2 meeting. Despite cold rain they kept under cover in a pavilion and enjoyed a successful session with legal and editorial speakers advising prudent lending practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers
Calhoun
Pocahontas Counties
Twin Lakes
the Lakes
J. H. Brinkman
J. H. Engel
James Bruce
Ella Taylor
Tillie Munson
Lorraine Dawson
Ladies Golf Day at Park Postponed One Week
Correction notes a scheduling error in last week notice. Today is golf day for the ladies at the Park and the covered dish luncheon and bridge tournament will occur one week from today. Qualified attendees are urged to participate.
Clarence Darrow to Speak at Humboldt Play Day
Clarence Darrow famed Chicago lawyer will address Humboldt’s American Legion Play Day on Thursday June 9 at 1 30 p m before the grandstand at the fair grounds. music by Jesse Stone and Blue Serenaders Karl King state fair band and the Fort Dodge Drum Corps will perform. Harness racing running races and wild west attractions with top riders are planned along with a baseball game between Dons nine and Casey Coffin’s Silver Lake.
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Humboldt
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Loeb-Leopold
Darrow
Fair Grounds
Jesse Stone
Blue Serenaders
Karl King
Fort Dodge American Legion
Philadelphia
Rose Benedict
Dutch Woodruff
Jack Bowen
Texas Slim
Trick Roper
Charley Collins
Dons Nine
Casey” Coffin
Silver Lake Aggregation
Rolfe High School Alumni Banquet Set for June Evening
R H S alumni of Rolfe High School hold their annual banquet on Thursday at the M E church parlors. Dinner at seven. Class of 1926 and 1927 to be initiated. Aimed for a large turnout with a strong program and a welcoming note to new members.
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Rolfe High School
M. E
Des Moines Township Farm Bureau Meeting Postponed
The Des Moines Township Farm Bureau Unit meeting scheduled for Monday evening June 6 is postponed to Monday evening June 18. Take due notice and all hands out the evening of the 13th.
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Des Moines
R H S Alumni Banquet Relocated To Church Parlor
The annual alumni banquet of R H S will be held Thursday evening June 9 at the M K E church parlors instead of the school building as originally planned.
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M. KE
Culling Poultry In June To Boost Farm Returns
County Agent Bowers urges farmers to cull flocks now to improve returns. He cites a five million case excess of frozen eggs and rising chick hatch numbers risking overproduction. Culling will raise the value of remaining poultry and help remove tubercular or diseased birds.
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Bowers
Sorosis Club Luncheon and Bridge Gathering
ParT Sorosis members were entertained Thursday afternoon with a one o'clock luncheon at the home of Mrs. T. D. Jones. Guests included Mrs. Kent, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Wright, and Mrs. Boos. After a yearly officer election, attendees played bridge. The A. G. Hille and F. J. Nacke families spent Memorial Day in Fort Dodge.
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T. D. Jones
R. B. Hunter
B. A. Peterson
J. C. Gunderson
H. C. Wiegman
Sorosis Club
Jean McEwen
Lois Jessie Brinkman
Dorothea Morrison
Nora Cleaver
D. C. Kent
Quimby
Paul Graham
Reinbeck
Wright
Lehigh
Maude Boos
Bridge
A. G.hille
F. J. Nacke
Fort Dodge
Memorial Day Observed in Rolfe by Large Crowd
A large Rolfe crowd honored Memorial Day at Clinton-Garfield Cemetery with flowers and a city procession. The program included Legion ceremonies, a Reading of In Flanders Field, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, Rev. C J Mikkelson’s oration praising peace, a flag drill by Rolfe schoolgirls, and a firing salute at taps.
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Rolfe
Clinton-Garfield
Legion Boys
Cecil Cumming
Chateau Thierry
Legion
Plover
J. Rollin Grant
Emmett Stallcup
American Legion
Lorraine Morrison
Lincoln
J. P. Lester
W. L. Patterson
C. J. Mikkelson
Mikelson
Mikkelson
Hattie Lehnus
Rolfe School
Forthcoming Farm Bureau Meetings and County Events
Dover Township Farm Bureau Unit will meet at Ernest Calkins home on Friday June 8 open to all farmers. Marshall Township unit meets at P A Aschenbrenner home on Thursday evening June 9. Des Moines Township unit meets at consolidated school Monday June 6. Rally Day for Boys and Girls Clubs June 17 in Pocahontas. June 18 Congressman Haugen to speak at Pocahontas. June 28 tour of clubs and farmers to Iowa State College Ames.
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Dover Township
G. N. Haugen
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Iowa State College
Ames
Humboldt County Improves Ottosen Crossing on Des Moines River
Humboldt county undertakes dredging to create a new channel north of the bridge at Ottosen crossing. Prairie Creek water is redirected into the new river bed and the old bridge will be removed. The road grade across the river bottom is rebuilt at several thousand dollar cost to ensure a reliable crossing. Pocahontas county end of the road is reported in good condition.
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Humboldt County
Ottosen
Des Moines
Prairie Creek
C. A. Garlock
Pocahontas County
Rolfe Golf Club Board Meeting Sees House Paint and Lights
The Rolfe Golf Club board met at President G. G. Butler's home last Friday to discuss Boone Valley Association matters and other business. J. B. Kent was named to explore and arrange lighting for installation if satisfactory. After business, members and guests enjoyed bridge, with multiple hole in ones and refreshments by Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Obrecht. Memorial Day address was given by Rev. J. H. Walker in Havelock replacing Abe DeVaul. Frank Mikes closed his meat market for a visit to Fredericksburg. reopening status unclear.
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Rolfe Golf Club
G. G. Butler
Boone Valley Association
J. B. Kent
Bridge
Butler
Wm. Obrecht
Frank Mikes
Fredericksburg
Simple yet moving veterans tribute at cemetery day
A crowd gathered for a veterans day event with Civil War and World War II attendees in uniform. The piece notes many visitors from distant areas, a busy parking scene, and the shared purpose of paying tribute to departed heroes and loved ones.
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G. W. Henderson
Wm. Marther
Rural Eighth Grade Graduation Held in Pocahontas County
Rural eighth graders from Pocahontas County gathered in Pocahontas on a rainy Friday May 28 for graduation exercises. About 800 to 1,000 attendees watched demonstrations of best work, health projects, and prize awards from the county federation and local schools.
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Pocahontas
Ben Franklin
Richards
Treda Christensen
Garfield
Rolfe
Marshall No
Ida Thoma
Maybelle Ryen
Cora Pollock
Vivian Martin
Cedar No
Frances Long
Helen Edmonds
Marshall
Tidna Resseguie
Hazel Carlson
Grant No
Irene Bjorklund
Pearl Olson
Colfax
Iaan Aay Peeing
Swan Lake No
Coriath
Lake No
Virginia Claman
James Lilly
Victrola
Toy Shop Symphony
I-O- Lee
Liliac
Clarmond Trims Rolfe In Boone Valley Match
Rolfe sent a ten man squad to Clarmond to face Clarion and Belmond in a Boone Valley Association match. Clarmond won 23 to 7 as the course at Clarmond, best in wet weather, held fine turf. Also notes the American Legion Auxiliary meets Monday afternoon June 6 at Mrs Robt Hunter’s home.
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Rolfe
Clarion
Clarion and
Belmond
Clarmond
Boone Valley Association
American Legion Auxiliary
Robt. Hunter
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Wilson Gow
W. W. Beam
Iowa
Bluff
Hronek
Orat
Des Moines Gent
Wilshire
Gerald
Gilbert N. Haugen
Pocahontas Snt
CLUB
Bankers’ Convention
D. M. T. Farm Bureau
Wpo R. H. S
Sorosis
Farm Bureau
J. H. Walker
Havelock
Abe DeVaul
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