June Community Meetings and Events Schedule
June events include Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid at Mrs Nels Ryen home on June 4. Wig Jub luncheon at Mrs C Gunderson home with 50 cent plates. Pocahonta County Dairy Tour starts at Ken and Watson farm near Laurens. American Legion Auxiliary meets at Mrs B F Stallcup home on June 9. A L D Club meets at Mrs Wm Matteson June 9 for final year officers. D M T Farm Cruler meeting at D M T school June 9. Worth-White H Club Des Moines township June 11 at Miss Evelyn Hovland home. Eastern Star meets at Masonic hall June 12 with late refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Nels Ryen
C. . Gunderson
C. L. Gunderson
H. Drinkman
Pocahonta County
Ken & Watson
Laurens
Ameean Legionuxiliary
B. F. Stallcup
A. L. D. Club
Wmatteson
D. M. T. Farm Crier
D M. T
Worth-Whit H Club
Des Moines
Niléeet
Evelyn Hovland
the Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Farm Tours to Iowa State College Begin June 9
Iowa farmers will start the annual farm tours to Iowa State College Ames on Tuesday June 9. Fifty nine counties have scheduled visits and nearly 5 000 people from sixty two counties attended last year. Tours sponsored by Farm Bureaus offer tours of departments at the college with talks and Q and A sessions. A noon picnic will precede afternoon visits to places of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Grant Chapman
Iowa State
Farm Bureaus
Iowa ‘State College
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Webster
Wright
Calhoun
Sac
Enight
Excelsior Society to Meet at Presbyterian Church
The Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian church will hold its regular business meeting in the church priors on Wednesday June 10 at 2 30 p m The C Division will serve with Mrs Earl Fisher and Mrs Frank Jarvis as chairmen The program will be in charge of Mrs F E Grant Mrs H C Wiegman Mrs Arthur Vaughn and Mrs Owen Patterson Community singing prayer and scripture reading Children sing Jesus Loves Me Recitation Necks and Ears by Jean Mather Orchestra Minuet by Janice Wiegman Doris Vaughn Louise Vaughn Jean Wiegman Reading The Children a Tribute by Mrs Glyde Brinkman Paper Children of the Bible by Mrs R B Mather Miniature June wedding Bride Evelyn Struthers Groom Marsh Groam Bridesmaids Jeanette Hauck Marie White Catherine McIntire Shirley Ann Lothian Ringbearer Priscilla Chase Flower Girls Kathryn and Mary Thomas Train Bearers Beverly Grant Margaret Ann Peterson Soloists Robert Obrecht Rachel Wiegman Pianists Eldon Obrecht Yardee Wiegman Minister Billy McIntire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian Church
Earl Fisher
Frank Jarvis
F. E. Grant
H. C. Wiegman
Arthur Vaughn
Owen Patterson
Jesus
Jean Mather
Janice Wiegman
Doris, Vaughn
Louise Vaughn
Jean Wiegman
Glyde Brinkman
R. B. Mather
Evelyn Struthers
Marsh Groam
Jeanette Hauck
Marie White
Catherine McIntire
Shirley Ann Lothian
Priscilla Chase
Cathryn
Mary Thomas
Beverly Grant
Margaret Ann Peterson
Robert Obrecht
Rachel Wiegman
Eldon Obrecht
Yardee Wiegman
Billy Mc‘Intire
J. P. Lester
Presbyterian Church
Mary McIintire
Rolfe
McIntire
J. R. McIntire
C. E. Boyce
Excelsior Society
A. W. Ives
The
Missionary Society
Jean Pollock
Christian Hades Far
Young People’s Societes
J. T. Grant
Dr. Lester
Lesters
Lester
Grant
John
Alto
Mesdames
C. B. Bowen
C. J. Morrison
Marion Bruce i
J. R. MecIntire
Imanson Girl Wins Meat Essay Prize
Miss Frances Mells, a Manson high school graduate, won first prize in Iowa for her essay "Meat on the Farm" offered by the National Live Stock and Meat Board of Chicago. She receives $100 and a certificate. daughter of Mr and Mrs H Melis, farmers south of Manson, plans nursing courses next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Mells
Manson High School
Towa
National Live [Stock and Meat Board of Chicago
Melis
H. Melis
Manson
Frances
Rebekahs 76th District Convention in Rolfe
Friday June 5 marks the nineteenth annual Rebekah convention in the Odd Fellows hall Rolfe with Pocahontas Havelock Fonda lodges represented. Grand lodge officers are expected as Rolfe hosts a daylong event for visiting members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Rolfe
Pocahontas, Havelock, Fonda
Grand Lodge
Hakes and Co Adopt Federal Poultry Grading Standard
Leaders in poultry marketing met at the Hakes plant in Laurens to adopt the federal grading system for poultry. R R Slocum and T W Hertz of the U S Department of Agriculture led the meeting with visitors from Iowa Kansas Indiana Minnesota and Utah. Charles P Rudd of Utah noted their co operative egg operations and high transport costs. Government grades include U S Special Prime Choice and Commercial with small shares reaching the top grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hakes
Laurens
R. R. Slocum
T. W. Hertz
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Kansas
Indiana
Minnesota
Utah
Dr. Edmonds
Poultry Inspection Department
Chicago
Charles P. Rudd
Poultry Producers’ Co-Operative Association of Utah
Rudd
U. S
Wedding anniversaries and long marriages noted in Rolfe
Rolfe correspondent reports Mr and Mrs A DeMill marked sixty three years of marriage on May 31 with family visits. Mr and Mrs Robert Roy celebrated their forty eighth anniversary May 20 at home, born in Indiana and New Jersey respectively, married 1883 with nine children, two surviving, Roy keeping local weather records since 1875 and traveling by horse and buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roy
Mr. Roy
Indiana
Iowa
Algona
Roy
New Jersey
Illinois
Towa
Rolfe
Dodge Messenger
Rolfe Alumni Banquet Set for June 11 at School
The Rolfe high school annual alumni banquet and Class of 1981 reception will be held Thursday June 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the school building. Graduates and in-laws may attend. tickets cost one dollar. Respond to Norman Siefkin by Monday June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Norman Siefkin
D. M. T. Woman's Club Picnic Announced
The Woman's Club of Des Moines Township will hold its annual picnic on Tuesday afternoon June 9 near the Loft home on the Des Moines river starting at 1 PM. Members should bring a covered dish sandwiches silverware and dishes. Bring the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club of
Des Moines River
Parting Thoughts On Popular Pastor And His Wife
Reports suggest a popular pastor and his esteemed wife contemplate parting. both handle the prospect philosophically though the decision weighs on them.
Memorial Day Observed at Rolfe Cemetery
A large crowd gathered at Clinton-Garfield cemetery in Rolfe for Memorial Day ceremonies led by the American Legion. Congressman Gilchrist delivered a stirring address on peace and duty, followed by a flag drill, graveside tributes, and a rifle salute with Taps. Music was absent due to end-of-school rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Clinton-Garfield
American Legion
Cecil Cumming
Abe DeVaul
J. P. Lester
Graydon Thornton
Helen Kennedy
Flanders’ Field
Legion
C. B. Bowen
F. C. C Christ of
Laurens
Bowen
Gilchrist
Fort Dodge
Crator
America
Nazareth
Rolfe School
Helen Brinkman
Norton Ives
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Holds Fine Meeting
Garfield Township Farm Bureau unit met May 28 at J. C. Truelsen home with Mrs. Herman Jaffer of Sioux Center as hostess. Key speakers included C. R. Bowers and W. D. Termohlen. program featured Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and school business talk. An excellent lunch was served to conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
J. C. Truelsen
Herman Jaffer
Sioux Center
Martin Christensen
H. F. Olerich
Fern Witt
C. R. Bowers
Iowa State College
Ames
Arthman Christensen
Randall Melson
J. C. Brogotti
W. D. Termohlen
A. A. Brinkman
Ettenonl Cis
Bernard Christensen
J. H. McMichael
Pocahontas
J. O. Hosier
Franz VanAlstine
Gilmore City
Wyoming
Garfield No
Dorothy Christensen
Kittenball Tightens Up as Season Advances
Crowds fill the diamond as kittenball gains momentum. May 21 Egg House beat Peterson 4 0 for season first shutout. May 25 Butler and Peterson tied 18 all but darkness halted play. May 28 rain postponed. Week’s tie replay Butler beat Peterson 17 0. Butler then defeated Egg House 9 1 to end Egg House’s streak. Standings show Egg House 1 0 0, Butler 3 5 0, Peterson 3 4 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egg House
Peterson
Butler
Egg House Boys
Hunter
Golf Club Auxiliary to Lunch and Bridge Meeting
Ladies of the Rolfe Golf Club Auxiliary will lunch and bridge at one o'clock Thursday June 11 at Gar Mac Lodge in City Park. Members are urged to attend with own dishes. full turnout expected as the Auxiliary’s future will be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Golf Club
Eagle Grove to Visit Rolfe Golfers on June 7
Eagle Grove golfers visit Rolfe on June 7 for club play with all players paying their own way. Play begins after 1 pm at the refreshment stand and Rolfe hopes for strong competition as Eagle Grove has historically performed well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Grove
Rolfe
Taxpayers Seek Music Funding From Rolfe Band Fund
Citizens urge legal use of eight hundred dollars in Rolfe’s municipal band fund to hire a band next year. They argue the money should support music and request assurance the proceeding is lawful so music continues without fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Pocahontas County Plans 82 Miles of Road Surfacing
On Monday June 8 the Pocahontas county board of supervisors will let contracts for gravel surfacing of about 76 miles of secondary roads. The project totals 82 miles with 90 860 cubic yards of gravel and 449 016 haul units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors
Calhoun County Board
Pocahontas County Board
Buena Vista
Bellville Township
Lizard Township
Lake Township
Calhoun County
Lizard
Garfield Township
Des Moines
Powhatan Township
Swan Lake Township
Marshall Township
Cummins Township
Dover Township
Buena Vista County
Cedar Township
Lincoln Township
Roosevelt Township
Grant Township
Sherman Township
Center Township
Worth-While Club Des Moines Meeting Includes Sewing Demos
The Worth-While Club of Des Moines township met Saturday May 28 with Marie McKinnon. Members practiced sewing on wash dresses and underwear and making buttonholes while noting Doris Vaughn’s birthday with a decorated cake. Next meeting set with Evelyn Hovland on June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Township
Marie McKinnon
Doris Vaughn
McKinnon
Evelyn Hovland
Farm Bureau to Meet at Jay Ryon Home on June 8
Mr and Mrs Jay Ryon will entertain the Cummins Township Farm Bureau Unit at their home on Monday evening June 8 The program includes a male quartet numbers a play under Mrs Lyman Lund games led by Mrs John Cowan and a report on the poultry marketing situation by Jay Ryan Cake and ice cream will be served Farm folks of the northwestern quarter of the county are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Ryon
Cummins Township
Lyman Lund
John Cowan
Jay Ryan
Weather and Crops Report on June Growing Days
Regular June weather continues with recent rains boosting growth. Cut worms are plentiful but crops advance. moisture increases yet ground reserves stay low due to long dry spell. Corn is coming along nicely with no major complaints.
Priests Set Sights on Ireland Tour from Emmetsburg
Father M. McNerney of Emmetsburg and Father Lynch of Manson left last Sunday for a three month vacation in Ireland. This marks the third visit by Father McNerney to his homeland. The pair plan to visit other foreign countries before returning to Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McNerney
Emmetsbrg
Father Lynch
Manson
Ireland
Father McNerney
Towa
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Imanson
Presbyterians
Hakes & CO
D. M. T. Woman's Club Picnic
Farm Bureau
Will
D. M. T. Worth-While Club
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