Plover Residents Share Memorial Day Weekend News
Local families from Plover and nearby towns attend graduations and gatherings across Iowa. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Shaw and relatives in Havelock and Des Moines, while many travel to Ames, Cedar Falls, and Iowa City for college events and alumni activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Suss
Graettinger
C. J. Mekkelson
Byr! Houck
Commercial State Bank
Pocahontas
Havelock
Everett Shaw
Prrs. Shaw Sr
Arthur Coffman
Hawarden
Iowa City
A. D
Edward Garlock
University of Iowa
Lloyd Cassell
Chicago
W.D. Mer
Dorothy Sanders
Auburn
Her
Sanders
Iowa Falls High School
Iowa Falls
Aldoph Parradee
Fred McLaughlin
Raymond Henderson
Willing Workers’ Society
John Beech
Mildred Hofert
Big City
C. E. Miller
Orin Miller
Jesse Chessnut
Charles City
J. H. Pollock
Chessnut
Lawton
Callender
Romeo Johnson
Rolfe
J. H. Gembler
A. C. Peterson
Johnson
Gambler
Lucian Peterson
G. L. Sanders
Lawrence Garrock
Paul Mekkelson
Marjory McKim
Raymond Cassell
M. E. Bisbee
Dorothy
Cresbard, S. D
Rodney Bisbee
Merrill Perkins
J. M. McKim
Ames
Plover
Bisbee
McKim
J. M. Bush
Richard Bush
Minneapolis
Minn
Burl Houck
Lucile Bucher
Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
June Climpson
Mabel Young
Chas. Lehnus
Dick Bush
Phyllis Heathman
Prentice Shaw
Anne Fisher
Morningside College
Iowa State College
Tillie Swanson
Ida Fisher
Rolland Ferguson
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Ila Fisher
Sioux City
Memorial Day Services Marked By Community Parade
Memorial Day observances began at 10 a.m. with the American Legion Auxiliary and veterans of all wars meeting at the lodge hall. The Sanders Family Band provided music as participants marched to the school auditorium for a program featuring Beatrice Bruner, Hene Evers on, Ira Fisher, and Rev. Walter Rothwell. The crowd joined in singing the Star Spangled Banner before a cemetery ceremony. Veterans from the Spanish American and World Wars participated in the parade line, while Civil War veterans are now gone.
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American Legion
Auxiliary Land
Veterans of All Wars
Lodge Hall
Sanders
Beatrice Bruner
Hene Everson
Ira Fisher
Decoration Day
Walter Rothwell
Presbyterian
Plover and
Pocahontas
J. M. Bush
Rev Mekkelson Seeks Health Benefit in Colorado Springs
Reverend C. J. Mekkelson left Wednesday for Colorado Springs seeking improved health after prolonged sinus and throat troubles. He has endured repeated visits to the Methodist Hospital in Sioux City for treatment. Change of climate and rest are prescribed. he is well liked and respected by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Mekkelson
Colorado Springs
Colo
Fitzgeralds in Auto Spill Near Fort Dodge
Mr and Mrs Henry Fitzgerald were driving home from Fort Dodge via Bradgate when they struck loose gravel and the car rolled onto its right side. Mrs Fitzgerald, an experienced driver, escaped with no serious injuries while Mr Fitzgerald sustained facial bruises and scratches. They exited on the left side and, with help from passing motorists, righted the vehicle and continued toward Ploverward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Henry Fitzgerald
Fort Dodge
Bradgate
Mrs. Fitzgerald
McKim Hodsons Tie Knot at Plover May 29 1931
Mary Margaret McKim of Plover and Harold Keith Hodson of Ackworth were married at the McKim home near Plover with Rev. Walter Rothwell officiating. Best man was Isaac McKim and bridesmaid Miss Marjorie McKim. The couple plan farming near Ackworth and will live with the groom’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margaret McKim
Plover
Harold Keith Hodson
Ackworth
I. M. McKim
Walter Rothwell
Plover Presbyterian Church
Isaac McKim
Marjorie McKim
Harry Hodson
Plover School
Altho
Davenport
Mary
Presbyterian Church
Paul Mekkelson Wins State Economics Test
Report from Iowa City on Tuesday confirms Paul Mekkelson son won first place in the state economics academic test. The final exam grouped all schools together with no class distinctions, making his top finish an overall state victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Paul Mekkelson
Paul
Edith Smith Weds Earl Grove in Mason City Methodist Parish
Edith Juanita Smith daughter of L D Smith Rolfe and Earl Harry Grove son of J E Grove Plover were married Sunday May 17 at the First Methodist Church Mason City with Rev. Wm H Spence officiating. They plan a wedding trip visiting Minneapolis Ortonville Minn Big Stone S D and will establish a home in the Plover area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Juanita Smith
L. D. Smith
Rolfe
Earl Harry Grove
Jas. E. Grove
Plover
First Methodist Church
Mason City
Wm. H. Spence
A. J. Batdorf
F. E. Grove
Minneapolis
Ortonville
Minn
Big Stone
S.D
Rolfe High School
Earl
J. E. Grove
Chicago
California
Plover Town Eyes Public Playgrounds And Park
Community leaders discuss creating recreation plots for all ages. L. E. Garlock offers use of parcels beside the Plover Lumber Co. for a tennis court kittenball diamond and horseshoe grounds. A town park replacement is also under consideration as residents seek organized effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. E. Garlock
Plover Lumber Company
Plover
Little Old Plover
Plover Presbyterian Church Notes
Rev Walter Rothwell leads Sunday worship at Plover with 11 00 a m service and 10 00 a m Sunday School. Weekly Bible Study meets Tuesday 8 00 p m on Acts Peter's First Sermon and Its Results. Willing Workers meet Thursday in the parlors. Pocahontas Bible Class Thursday at 8 00 p m. orchestra 7 30 p m and choir 8 30 p m Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Raymond Henderson
Aldoph Parradee
Fred McLaughlin
Pocahontas
Cassell Family Reports Improvement After Hospital Stay
Rev W H Cassell and wife with son Keith at Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg Monday for hand X ray. Doctor says infection about quelled, though Cassell has lost weight but feels better and was up town Tuesday to tend to business. Friends hope for rapid continued recovery and return to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cassell
Keith
Palo Alto County Hospital
Emmetsburg
Cassell
Rev. Cassell
Weekend Iowa Tour Includes Little Brown Church and Delights
Saw Iowa First Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Jeffries and relatives traveled through northeastern Iowa visiting the Little Brown Church in the Vale and McGregor scenery. The party crossed to Prairie du Chien Wis and hosted visitors from Des Moines and Rockford. Additional stops included Mallard, Plover shipments, and Memorial Day graveside decorating followed by Webster City guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest and
William Hanisch
Laurens
Don McKim
Ackley
I. M. McKim
Glenn Sanders
Lost Island Lake
H. F. Knapp
J. B. Sheldon
Havelock Wedness
Harry Wegele
Des Moines
Rolfe
Leo Ahles
Granville
George Heathman
Lou Markley
Jefferson
B. A. Kerns
R. E. Houck
C. E. Lebnus
Cedar Falls
Edward
State Teachers’ College
W. R. Iler
Edna Henderson
W. H. Henderson
Emmetsburg
Chas. Lehnus
Sioux City
Frank Jarvis
Jean
Mildred Scheffers
Lehnus
Jarvis
Harry McFadzen
J. Andrew McFadzen
Raymond Henderson
Wis
Mr. Bryant
Rockford
P. J. Shaw
A. B. Shaw
Pocahontas
Wisconsin
Macomb
Ill
George S. Shaw
Dorothy and
Prentice
Lucille Bucher
Dorothy Sanders
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Frank Shaw
W. L. Smith
Finois
Smith
B. W. Jeffries
Margaret Lucile
Orville Cobbs
Addie Cobbs
Hess
Gembler
Carl Larson
Daughters
Mallard
J. H. Pollock
Plover
Or. A. Zeck
E. W. Meredith
The
Shipping Association
Edith Johnson Watson
Rockford, Ill
Ivan Harris
Iver Johnson
L. E. Garlock
Fonda Memorial Day
H. H. Hoyt
Webster City
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Plans Quilt Project
The Legion Auxiliary will meet at Mrs. Earl Kilbourne’s home on Friday June 19 with Mrs. Floyd Ferguson assisting as hostess. Members should bring quilt block pieces to assemble a nine patch quilt and work will begin that day.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Earl Kilbourne
Floyd Ferguson
Kilbourne
Prayer Methodist Church Schedule and Health Update
Rev. C J Mekkelson will preach next Sunday at Prayer Methodist Church with morning and evening services. Regular hours remain morning worship 11 junior league 11 morning activities and midweek prayer meeting Thursday. Pastor visiting Colorado Springs for health. friends hopeful for his return. Warren Heathman visited Graettinger Spirit Lake and Cedar Falls events noted among parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Victor Schultz
Colorado Springs
Colo
Iowa State College Leads In Agricultural Enrollment
The winter quarter enrollment in agriculture at Iowa State College Ames shows 887 undergraduate students, 147 non collegiate and 123 graduate students. Dean Johnson of Washington State College cites Iowa State as leading land grant colleges in enrollment with Michigan Oklahoma and Kansas State following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
United States
Dean Johnson
Washington State College
Pullman
Wash
Iowa State
H. H. Kildee
Minois
Michigan
Oklahoma
Kansas State
Regular teachers examinations set for Pocahontas Iowa in June
Teachers examinations will be conducted in the courthouse Pocahontas Iowa on June 24 25 26. The July examinations are abolished and high school normal training students with deficiencies to make up should attend the June exam. For the new list of examination subjects effective July 1 write to Grace D McMichael County Superintendent.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Grace D. McMichael
Grading of eggs boosts poultrymen's profits in Iowa meetings
W D Termohlen and C R Bowers led egg and poultry market meetings in Pocahontas County last week detailing grading benefits. Participants reported higher earnings from sold eggs and shared tips such as daily collection, cooling, weekly marketing, and nest management. A case of poor quality eggs showed thin whites from imbalanced rations, while another batch smelled due to nest powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Termohlen
Iowa State College
Ame
C. R. Bowers
Pocahontas County
Eye On Sweet Clover Bloat Prevention In Cattle
Extension specialists at Iowa State College advise on preventing sweet clover bloat in cattle. Preventive tips include gradual exposure, mixed pastures with timothy or bluegrass, continuous roughage access, ample water, and free salt licks to curb bloat risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Iowa
Motor Vehicle Fuel Regulations Adopted by Iowa Secretary
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture M G Thornburg announced new motor vehicle fuel regulations effective July 4. Regulations require a chemist report attached to all shipping documents and a guaranteed sales slip stating fuel conforms to Iowa specifications. Two additional chemists will be added for testing. dealers may request tests on purchased samples for 2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Thornburg
Agrculture
Iowa
Thornburg
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Seeks Health
Colorado
Fitzgeralds
McKim — Hodson
Smith — Grove
Legion Auxiliary Notes
C. E. Hancher
Walter Fisher
J. T. Muerer
Wesley
Muerer Sr
Lucian Muerer
Whittemore
N. J
Warren Heathman
P. J
Geo. S
Spirit Lake
H. O. Beneke
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