Commencement and family gatherings across Minnesota
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Taylor joined Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bates and family of Manson for commencement exercises in Pillager for Virginia Gerdes, valedictorian with over 07 percent average, and winner of a 250 Gustavus Adolphus Church College scholarship. The group visited Henry Gerdes home and took an owl ride, returning Thursday night. An annual family picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lester Applegate featured relatives from Palmers, Havelock, Larrabee, Gilmore City, Badger, Fort Dodge, and Rutland, with ice cream served for lunch. On Sunday May 2, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simonson hosted dinner in honor of nephew Lauren Simonson, confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Attendees included the Simonson family, Mr. and Mrs. Sterl-ing Simonson, Marie Halverson, Mrs. Lillie Simonson, and Dora Simonon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Taylor
Gene Bates
Manson
Pillager
Minn
Virginia Gerdes
Pillager High School
Virginia
Gustavus Adolphus Church College
Iowa
Henry Gerdes
Oideight
E. Lester Applegate
Minu Abraham-on
Clifford Abrahamson
Karren
Kenneth
James
John
Palmers
Everett Abrahamson
Paul
Barbara
Melvin
Havelock
Manny Abrahamson
Sally
Nancy
Tommy
Larrabee
Fred Guderian
Sher Jensen
Fritz Guderian
Julius Guderian
Gilmore City
le Roy Feaster
Badger
LeRoy Guderian
Fort Dodge
Harrold Guderian
Rutland
Roy Simonson
Lauren Simonson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Joyoe Pohl Confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church
Joyce Pohl daughter of Lloyd and Mrs Pohl of Spencer was confirmed on Sunday May 19 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Spencer. The day also marked Joye’s 15th and Jerry’s 8th birthdays. A dinner at the Lloyd Pohl home followed with relatives from Mallard Fort Dodge Palmer and Rockwell City attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Pohl
Lloyd Pohl
Spencer
Bethany Lutheran Church
Joye
Jerry
Joyce
Charles Pohl
Mallard
Geo. Brock
Barbara
Fort Dodge
Ben Nomann
Palmer
Orville Pohl
Nadine
Rockwell City
Rolfe 1951 Graduates Hold Class Reunion Potluck
Class of 1951 members gathered at Rolfe Park on Sunday June 2 for a potluck dinner and reunion. Attendees included Garland Chamber and Blane Fort Dodge Eddie Wilcox Kristie Algona Jim Martin Mary Dawn Randy Pocahontas Clarence Mixdorf Ellen Rose Waterloo Don Schmitt Mickey Dawn Laurens Qussell Winkleblack Tommy Billy Jeonell Havelock Robert Hartmann Terry Gary Smith Jeri John Shelgren John Young Marcumail Rolfe Robert Schmidt Des Moines Fay Anderson Hawarden. After dinner photos were taken and a discussion was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Park
Garland Chamber
Blane
Fort Dodge
Eddie Wilcox
Kristie
Algona
Jim Martin
Mary Dawn
Randy
Pocahontas
Clarence Mixdorf
Ellen Rose
Waterloo
Don Schmitt
Mickey
Dawn
Laurens
Classmates plan 1961 reunion and scrap book project
The note records a 1957 meeting where Fay Anderson was named chairman of arrangements for a 1961 reunion. May Mixdorf will start a scrapbook to document reunions, and a round robin letter will be sent to all classmates. The afternoon closed with social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Anderson
May Mixdorf
Jeanette Winkleblack
Rolfe Golf Auxiliary hosts pot luck and card games
Twenty three members met at the clubhouse on May 28 for a pot luck dinner. Evelyn Kaiser led a brief meeting. Maureen Ranney announced a June 17 entry deadline for new tournament players and noted Friday as ladies day. Bridge and 500 prizes awarded to members including Mrs. Arnold Wold, Mrs. Ed Duffy, Mrs. Andy Pedersen, Mrs. Harley Peterson Jr., Alma Ogden, Lona Bailey, and Doris Freeman. Next meeting set for June JR at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Golf Auxiliary
Evelyn Kaiser
Maureen Ranney
Contract Bridge
Arnold Wold
Ed Duffy
Andy Pedersen
Harley Peterson, Jr
Low
Helmer Kaiser
Paul Biedermann
Merritt Bailey
High
Alma Ogden
Lona Bailey
Doris Freeman
June JR
Fort Dodge Family Dinner Hosts Local Guests
Rolfe local news notes a Sunday family dinner at the Harm Eyehusen home in Fort Dodge with Mrs. Paul Knudson Linda and the Burke family and Terry of Fort Dodge and Mr and Mrs Don Burke and Mr and Mrs Eddie Aden. Emmet Stallcup of Gilmore City and the Howards Sandy visited the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harm Eyehusen
Fort Dodge
Paul Knudson
Linda
Don Burke
Terry
Eddie Aden
Emmet Stallcup
Gilmore City
Howard Sandy
Barth Open House Celebrates 40th Wedding Anniversary
The Carl Barth open house at the Methodist church in Havelock marked the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Barth. Algona visitors included Bernard Ferden and Randy, A L Obrecht, Bill and Tina, and Ella Ferden. Other calls came from Fort Dodge and local residents in Havelock and Pocahontas counties. Dale J. Noethe of Fonda prepares to report for induction on June 10. Supper guests at the Eddie Aden home included Mrs. Russel Reese and Jean of Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Barth
Havelock
Mrs. Barth
Bernard Ferden
Randy
A. £. Obrecht
Bill
Tina
Algona
Ella Ferden
H. A. Kaiser
Dale J. Noethe
Fonda
Pocahontas County
Eddie Aden
F B Young People Camp At Okoboji
Pocahontas county youths will attend a recreation camp at Okoboji from June 7 to 9. Activities include square dancing and social recreation instruction. A June 8 panel discussion by Foreign Farm Trainees on Understanding Our Neighbors is planned. A camp matins service and optional local church services are also scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Okoboji
Pasture Conditions Rated Highest in Five Years
Iowa State College farm economist Steve Hiemstra reports pasture conditions in the United States rated 85 percent on May 1, up from 68 percent a year ago and above the 10 year average of 81 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Steve Hiemstra
Iowa State College Farm Economist
Pasture Improvement and Shifts in Plains Crop Prospects
Hiemstra notes overall pasture gains across the country with the Great Plains and Southwest showing the most improvement. No extreme drought areas remain, though May 1 assessments found the poorest feed in western Kansas and northern New Mexico. Cattle markets respond to better pastures as feeders are tightly held and restocking demand rises. Crop prospects brighter despite some losses from wet weather. winter wheat yield likely only modestly down. Corn planting behind normal due to rain. soybeans also delayed but improved weather could change conditions.</s>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Plains
Southwest
Hiemstra
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
New Mexico
Rose and mum care and farming notes from Iowa State College
Iowa State College horticulturist Ben Vance urges regular spraying to control insects and diseases for roses and gives guidance on fertilizing with complete fertilizer and spacing. Mums require pinching, fertilizing, and watering. soil temps and moisture levels are noted. The bulletin covers terrace construction, fishing conditions, and sorghum planting, soil temps, seed treatment, and weed control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Vance
Iowa State College Horticulturist
Vance
Iowa State College Bulletin
Pocahontas County
Women Attend Priesthood Silver Anniversary in Atlantic
Mrs. Nora Clarke and Mrs. Marge Kates traveled to Atlantic for Father Zach's silver anniversary in the priesthood. They joined a luncheon at a hotel and a reception at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines. Card of Thanks from Henry and Barbara Wickre for their 25th wedding anniversary gifts and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Clarke
Marge Kates
Atlantic
Zach
Val Air
Des Moines
Henry and
Barbara Wickre
Hidden savings plan boosts winter fuel ahead
A note from last summer recalls neighbors saving 15 to 20 dollars monthly to cover coal for future deliveries, a concept spreading to other towns as a prudent winter fund. Also advertised are affordable accordion doors at 8.60 and overhead garage doors with hardware, promoting self improvement and local pride.
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Minnesota
Lester Applegate
Lauren
A. M. Simonson
Roger and
Carrol
Sterling Simonon
Whittemore
Marie Halverson
Kenneth, Minn
Lillie Simonson
Dora Simonon
Rolfe
Rolfe Golf Club
Rolfe Local News
Nielsen Bros
Hilda
Albert Hermansen
Bruce
Victor Hermansen
Guy Kerns
F. B. Young People's Camp
California
Sears Gardens
Iowa State College
Harold Smith
Dover
Robert Harmon
Iowa Lakes
Marie Wiegman
Wayne Lund
Pocahontas County Soil Conservation District
HeeHaw News
J. T. Grant & Son
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