Local Briefs Highlight Family Events and Personal Milestones
The column notes multiple community happenings including Wickie family vacation plans to the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, Cpl. Jerry Majorowicz’s Army discharge at Fort Leonard Wood, Alpha Sigma Phi initiation for Charles Reckard, and Roberta Swan hosting a bridal shower for Carol Shimon. Additional items mention a birth at Emmetsburg hospital, a Macalester College scholarship for John Prehn, and birthday and anniversary observances along with visits and leave news involving local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wickie
Pacific Northwest
British Columbia
Cpl
Jerry Majorowicz
Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Charles Reckanrd
Agnes Reckard
Alpha Sigma Phi
Iowa State College
Roberta Swan
Carol Shimon
Emmetsburg Hospital
Glenn O’neall
John Prehn
M. J. Prehn
Macalester College
St. Paul
Minn
L. W. Feldman
Freeman Brother Killed in Action on Okinawa May 5
A telegram informed Mrs. Warren Freeman that her brother, T/Sgt. Howard O. White, was killed in action on Okinawa on May 5. Beryl White earned a musician's I award at Iowa State College for distinguished work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Freeman
Howard O. White
Okinawa
Beryl White
Iowa State College
Local Notes From Douglas and Surrounding Areas
Miss Mary Pollock returns home for summer vacation after teaching in Douglas Wyoming. Sportsmen Charles Staecker John Pierce Homer Marchant and Chris Johnson fished Sunday at Lost Island Lake. Drake University honors Jerry Graeber for best dressed status on campus. ISTC graduates Marie Hosier Helen Brinkman and Mary Von Ives finish a class of about 300. Anita Mae Miller and George Martin Beckord announce their upcoming marriage. Raymond Henderson injured his foot and will use crutches for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pollock
Douglas
Wyo
Charles Staecker
John Pierce
Homer Marchant
Chris Johnson
Lost Island Lake
Jerry Graeber
A. V. Graeber
Rolfe
Drake University
Marie Hosier
Helen Brinkman
Mary von Ives
I.S.T.C
Anita Mae Miller
George Miller
George Martin Beckord
Martin Beckord
Utica
Nebraska
Raymond Henderson
Mystery photo hints Rolfe indoor service mechanism
A mystery photo from the Rolfe area suggests a mechanism used indoors that provides service to most local households. Community notices mention Janet Weible hosting a birthday party, a Pollyanna Club shower for Miss Joyce Christensen, and Town City brain derby efforts with several students. A farm display attracted 75 visitors, and The Pla-Mor dance with Lawrence Welk drew large crowds, aided by manager C J Moen reporting 533 sale numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Town City
Elizabeth Ferguson
Esther Simonson
Beatrice Bruner
Warren Jones
Emmett Stallcup
Pla-Mer
Lawrence Welk
C. J. Moen
Russell Ives speaks on agriculture on WOI AM Ames
Thirty years ago Russell Ives lent his agriculture talk from Station WOI Ames. He is graduating from Iowa State College this year. Miss Charlotte Thornton, long ill, returns to part time work at Cora Lighter Ivey's dry goods. A resident notes light snow and frost. Monday morning the Plover area reports the cold spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ives
Ames
Russell
Iowa State College
Charlotte Thornton
Cora Lighter Ivey
Local Notes From Joliffe’s and Area Headlines 1925
Fifty-year-old memories surface as residents keep cool at Joliffe’s and plan summer moves. Ames College arrival motivates Isabelle Dickey for Iowa State. I C Smiths relocate to Webster City for Maytag service. W L Strong visits Cedar Falls for Elsie’s graduation. Wiley brothers return from Varina with gravel haul. Soro sis Club hosts May breakfast at Mrs Brinkman home with local helpers. Fort Dodge church wedding details and a math quip about measures and gold weigh a rounded year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Dickey
Everett Smith
Jolliffe's
Jeanne Maxon
Isabelle
Ames
Iowa State College
I. C. Smith
Webster City
Smith
Hamilton County
W. L. Strong
Cedar Falls
Elsie
Troy
Iowa
M. E
Fort Dodge
Rev. Shore of
Pocahontas County court actions list multiple deeds and divorces
District court entries include reciprocal support case Beverly Fetters vs Don Worthington Pike and divorce granted for Marlys Lawler vs Robert Lawler. Numerous warranty and executor deeds list transfers in Pocahontas and surrounding towns plus a change of name for Garth or Marilynn Smith Mallard Chrysler E R Buske.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Elaine Fetters
Don Worthington Pike
Marlys Ann Lawler
Robert Joseph Lawler
Edith M. Henderson
Havelock
Lent
Glenn
Charles McFadden
Kenneth W. Richardson
Outlet
Allen
Pocahontas
van Gundy
Robert C
Claude van Gundy
Hartley
Theodore
LeRoy K. Jackson
Mankle
Edith O
Donald C. Mankle
Donald C
Blanche Lyford Durkes
McCoy
Vinal O
Ervin C. Henricksen
Olson
Benny Lou
Ben L. Olson
Garth G. Or
Marilynn
J. Smith
Mallard
Chrysler
E. R. Buske
Pocahontas Area Names Vehicles and Buyers in Notices
A Pocahontas listing shows multiple individuals purchasing or owning motor vehicles and brands across GMC Ford Chevrolet Dodge Plymouth Buick Pontiac and associated dealers. The compilation includes names such as Ronald James Payer Vernon C Hohensee Lavern Bennet Marcus Reitz Joe Hutchinson and many others alongside Ithaca area firms Farm Service Co and Iowa Electric Light & Power. The fragment notes several truck and trailer transactions and personal names linked to make models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mfg. Co., Inc
Pocahontas
GMC
Ronald James Payer
Dodge
John Anton Bunda
Ford Truck
Vernon C. Or
Elsena E. Hohensee
Larry Dean Zwemke
Havelock
Chevrolet
Lavern Burdette Bennet
West Bend
Ford
Marcus E. Reitz
Palmer
Vacationeer Trailer
Leroy G. Or
Janice M. Dornath
Gilmore City
Joe Elliott Hutchinson
Laurens
Farm Service Co
Pamco
Clarence P. Groff
Plymouth
Juanita S. Webbink
Rolfe
Eldora Anna Mercer
Fonda
Chrysler
Iowa Electric Light & Power
Albert J. Sedlacek
Adelaide C
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Greg Raiser
Feunsaea
TS Brace
Seoons Gee Pais At
Eee
Asso Ciati
Nels Ryen
Wayne Henderson
Santa Ana
Calif
Glenn Gaskill
Eldridge E. Kipfer
Mo. M.M
Noah Kipfer
Janet Weible
Joyce Christensen
Pollyannoa Club
Ferris Jonhsen
Canada
Pocahontas County
Keith Goodman
Correctionville
Mary Cohoon
Larry Westphal
Joanne Kirby
Charles Bonavia
Waverly
Jean Betts
District Court
Briggs
Ronald
Glen Lee Hilton
McCartan
First Presbyterian Church of
Plover
Hudson
R. L
Gwendolyn
Ting-a
Hanson
Silage Distributors
James Dewolf
Hanson Silo CO
Lakeview
Coin Operated
C. W. Harris
Pine Street
N. A
Jim
Wilson Farm Management Real Estate Insurance Rolfe
Jerry Marcus
Bry
The
Travelers Safely
Plymouth Deasler
Tory
Belvedere
Valiant
Barracuda
W. H. Goodrich
Cheysler
Aggie’s Hairstyling Salon
Dial
E. QO. Loxterkamp, M.D
Rolfe Clinic
R. B. Ranney
E. P. Hansen
Optometrist
Humboldt
Joseph Schoofs
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