June Events and Travels Highlight Pocahontas Area
A compiled notice lists local June activities from churches and clubs including Missionary Scheme events, Childrens' Day, American Legion meetings, Y M C A bridge at Mrs Johnson's, Lutheran Ladies' Aid, Luther League, and Girls' Clubs Achievement Day. Also recaps Dr. Thornton and A L Thornton brothers’ air trip from Fort Dodge to Iowa City with stops in Pocahontas Laurens Rolfe and Edgemont along with family gatherings at Rolfe and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Smith
American Legion
Stallcup
Prcmester
Y. M. C. Bridge
H. Thornton
A. L
Edgemont
S. D
A. R. Thornton
Iere
Iowa City
University
Awa
Fort Dodge
Pocahounty
Locahontas
Laurens
Rolfe
Black Hills
Two Old County Officials Fall in Iowa Primaries
Monday's statewide Iowa primaries produced defeats for two county officials J H Wilson treasurer and G G Butler sheriff. Abe DeVaul led county results for county attorney, John F Carlson won treasurer over Wilson, C G James held clerk, Chas Stebbins won sheriff, Byron G Allen led representative race, Roy A Anderson auditor, Katheryn Boozell recorder, and Governor Hammill maintained a decisive statewide plurality amid strong local support in Pocahontas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Clinton
J. H. Wilson
G. G. Butler
Abe DeVaul
W. W. Harris
Pocahontas
John F. Carlson
Grant Township
C. G. James
Althort Anderson
Fonda
Chas. Stebbins
Byron G. Allen
Roy A. Anderson
Katheryn Boozell
Hammill
Bowman
Rolfe
MD M. Smith
McIntosh
W. J. Breakenridge
Geo. W. Patterson
Patterson
Kossuth County
Breakenridge
Rolfe Community Band Plans Free Thursday Concerts
The Rolfe Community Band begins summer concerts this Thursday with free performances under Bandmaster Jeffers. A partial roster lists cornet and clarinet players, saxophonists, percussionists, and more, inviting additional community members to join rehearsals at the school music room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ives
Norman Siefkin
Ben C. Lehnus
Karl Hille
Harriett Damberg
Lawrence Quinsland
Halleck Brinkman
Paul Brinkman
George Lehnus
Clarinets— Co
J. White
Anetta Green
Isabelle Bruce
Howard Cook
Burdette Graeber
Marie Rudolfson
Jeffers
Gordon Siefkin
A. G. Hille
Surprise visit caps club meeting in June homage
On Saturday evening June 2 Mrs. C. L. Gunderson planned a solo ice cream party for the Woman's Club executive board. The board arrived at 6 30 with baskets, gathered around a large table, and presented Mrs. Gunderson with handkerchiefs thanking her for leadership during the 1927 1928 club year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Gunderson
Woman’s Club
Save-a-Life Campaign Promotes Free Car Safety Checks
Governor John Hammill designates June 1 to June 23 as Save-a-Life Period and garages offer free tests of brakes lights horns wipers and steering. Rolfe Auto Co. listed as official station urging drivers to take advantage of free services and then complete needed repairs to prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hammill
Rolfe Auto Co
Riley
Henry Lohse Laid To Rest In Green Island Cemetery
Henry W Lohse died at McIntyre Hospital Virginia Minn May 27 after six months with sarcoma. Born April 7 1878 in Green Island Iowa he leaves two brothers John C Lohse Gladbrook and Herman T Lohse McGregor and two sisters Mrs H C Barnes Ralfe and Mrs A M White Myers Falls Wash. Barnes fulfilled his wish bringing the body to Green Island for burial May 30 beside his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry WW. Lohse
McIntyre’s Hospital
Virginia
Minn
Henry W. Lohse
Green Island
Iowa
John C. Lohse
Gladbrook
Herman T. Lohse
McGregor
H. C. Barnes
Ralfe
A. M. White
Myers Falls
Wash
Towa
Fourteen Pocahontas Girls to Attend 4-H Convention
Fourteen girls from Pocahontas County will attend the 4-H Club Girls’ Convention at Iowa State College Ames from June 11 to 15. Rail rates offer one and one third fare for round trip while many will drive. With about 2,500 girls attending a camp is arranged as lodging is limited in Ames to accommodate all attendees and Summer School students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Town State College
Ames
Amesi
Golf Club Auxiliary to Meet
The Rolfe Golf Club Ladies' Auxiliary holds its opening meeting at the club house on the golf links Thursday June 14 at 1 PM with a potluck luncheon. Coffee and rolls provided by the committee. Eligible members urged to attend to discuss plans for the year. The Park is beautiful. Come out and enjoy it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Golf Club
Golf Links
Chin
Weather and Crops Report on Dry Season
The past two weeks have been delightful with cool spells and dry conditions. Last meaningful rain was May 18, causing dryness to slow small grain and hay but allow weed control in corn. A beneficial rain is hoped for soon. a sprinkle fell Wednesday afternoon as this was written.
Delegates Chosen for Republican County Convention
At the Monday primary Clinton township selected delegates to the Republican county convention: J. B. Kent, F. B. Charlton, R. W. Wilkin, James Bruce, Cora E. Lighter, Mrs. C. L. Gunderson, W. P. Wheeler, C. P. Lathrop, T. D. Jones, Mrs. C. W. Siefkin, J. H. Brinkman, W. W. Wheeler. Wheeler was elected committeeman. no woman committeeman. Robert J. Kent elected justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Township
J. B. Kent
F. B. Charlton
R. W. Wilkin
James Bruce
Cora E. Lighter
C. L. Gunderson
W. P. Wheeler
C. P. Lathrop
T. D. Jones
C. W. Siefkin
J. H. Brinkman
W. W. Wheeler
Robert J. Kent
Kittenball League Sees New Leaders This Week
Rolfe Kittenball League crowns two new leaders in a week with C. & B. defeating Mulford and Mather taking the lead after beating Theobald and C. & B. The season splits into two periods and resumes soon as Bobby Pollock returns to boost weaker squads. Week results show C. & B. 11 Colebaugh 7. Mather 8 Theobald 3. Mather 13 C. & B.. Theobald 18 Colebaugh 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Fegan
Egghouse
Mulford
Mather
Theobald
Bobby Pollock
Colebaugh
ELECT NEW OFFICERS FOR TUESDAY CLUB
The Tuesday Club held its annual meeting and elected officers at the country home of Mrs. H. F. Olerich. Elected were President Mrs. Geo. A. Ivey, Vice-President Mrs. A. O. H. Letzeplandt, Secretary Mrs. F. J. Nacke, and Treasurer Mrs. A. M. DeVaul. Eleven members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Olerich
Geo. A. Ivey
A. O. H. Letzeplandt
F. J. Nacke
A. M. DeVaul
Pomeroy stores hit by thefts yielding low haul
The G. B. Peterson dry goods store in Pomeroy was robbed of merchandise valued at 400 dollars on Monday night. The Peterson and Goedke grocery store was entered but only a hastily staged banquet and a two dollar till looting were reported. Various clothing items and spring goods disappeared from the Peterson store, with total losses still being tallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Peterson Dry Goods
Pomeroy
Peterson & Goedke
Peterson
Pocahontas Holds Mass Protest Over Coolidge Veto
A large Pocahontas county meeting protested President Coolidge's veto of the McNary Haugen bill. Randall Melson presided with a resolutions committee named and speakers including A J Shaw A G Obrecht F P DeVaul W W Wheeler Byron G Allen and Mrs J A Crummer urging rights statement and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Coolidge
Pocahontas
Randall Melson
Rolfe
H. §. VanAlstine
F. C. Gilchrist
M. W. Linnan
Messer Leith
Nis Behrendsen
A. J. Shaw
A. G. Obrecht
F.P. DeVaul
W. W. Wheeler
Byron G. Allen
J. A. Crummer
Free talent test and musical demonstration invites Rolfe students
Miss Amy Treland organizes a free talent test and musical demonstration by Prof. W B Parkinson of Morningside Conservatory for Rolfe school children. Tests assess natural musical ability and suitable instruments. Event runs Tuesday June 12 from 1 to 4 pm in the public school Music Room. Reservations to phone 233 Rolfe. Classes grouped by grade levels with specified times. Demonstration aims to train rhythm sight reading and ensemble playing, not instrument sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Treland
W. B. Parkinson
Morningside Conservatory
Rolfe
Rolfe Woman's Club Holds Year End Luncheon
The Rolfe Woman's Club closed its year with a June 1 luncheon at the Knights of Pythias hall decorated with iris and roses. Miss Charlotte Walker performed on violin with sister Marjorie at the piano as members heard reports, elected Mrs Grant Pollock as president for 1928 1929 and noted the club's roles in PTA, a rest room, and a 500 volume public library funded by local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Woman's Club
Knights of Pythias Hall
Charlotte Walker
Marjorie Walker
Graydon Thornton
Beverly Wheeler
Christian Rudolfson
Maxton Wheeler
Grant Pollock
Parent-Teacher Association
Rolfe
Woman’s Club
Des Moines Township
American Legion Auxiliary
Study Club Elects Officers At City Park Picnic
The American Home Study Club held its final meeting of the season at City Park electing officers Tuesday afternoon. New officers include Chairman Mrs. C. E. Boyce and Vice-Chairman Mrs. B. A. Kerns with Secretary Mrs. Robert Ives. A heavy committee was chosen to plan next year’s program, to report at the July meeting. Membership split for July and August gatherings. one new member joined the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Study Club
C. E. Boyce
B. A. Kerns
Robert Ives
C. L. Gunderson
W. P. Wheeler
Maxiel Wilson
Jess Hosier
Edgar Cornell
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City Park
Irsday
Court Cahontas
Miller
Henry
Rober
Leona Rober
Frank Wiese
Dick Miller
McIntire
Wm. M
Annar
Leovig
Rodman
Chas. Miller
Britt
Roy Doty
Aryshire
Bluck
Plover
Chas, Hayswirth
Have
Hiram Peters
Ily
Palmer
Wilbur Blake of
Earl Fisher
Iband
Treas
Bellville
Center
Clinton Nee
Colfax
Cummins -- Sar
Des Moines
Sree Ean
Garfield Terese
Lincoln Wee Ee
Lizard Eee
Marshall Wee Wane
Powhatan Souteienetete Testd al
Roosevelt Ee
Arman See Ree
Swan Lake Meee
Washington
Eee
Cee
Asl
Aaitasel Noortia At
Henry Lohse
Golf Club
Mulahee
Theobald Meee
Woman's Club
Study Club
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