Women’s Club Luncheon Held with Yearly Reports
A noon meeting in the Den ny room drew about thirty attendees. Mrs Minnie bo ary’s cost of 189 dollars sparked discussion as department reports from welfare to music were reviewed. New committee heads were named by president Mrs F L MacVey and efforts for a membership drive were outlined, with speakers outlining goals and the upcoming play Mothballs. Out-of-town guests included E R Wiswell of Fort Wayne and D W McGirk of it Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
Minnie Boary
Ollock
Alta
Hepsie Forsythe
N. J. Eales
Moon
Oda Reid
Qda
Reid
Alta H Rewlett
Hopsie Forinte
N. P. Kan Child
Minnienis
A. A. Brink
C.J. Moen
W. H. Lease
Epsie Forsythe
Thetlantic
Wm. Howland
No J. Bixler
H. L. Smgirs
Presis
E.R. Wiswell
Fortune
D. W. McGirk
I It Wayne
Ind
Maquoketa Grants Franchise to Iowa Electric
In Maquoketa Iowa voters approved a franchise for Iowa Electric Company by 1124 to 547 at a special election held May 31 1938. The city had owned and operated a municipal electric plant in Sapelilion for over 15 years amid campaigns by municipal ownership advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Iowa
Iowa Elec'he Company
Iy of
Sapelilion
Iowa Electric Pupany
Camih
Marriage Licenses Issued Recently in County Clerk's Office
Marriage licenses were issued in the county clerk’s office to pairs including Schoon 40 of Palmer and Anna M. Muhssen 84 of Palmer. Richard Martin 24 and Violet Hanish 25 of Rolfe. Earl Sittith 21 of Pocahontas and Marcel Durrett 21 of Gilmore City. H Pundt 48 of Homestead and Lola Ferrand 81 of Laurémore City. Siefred 25 and Lisi Adalyn Parris 32 of Ontas. Leonard Meredith 36 of Birdlock and Susie Reynolds 23 of Fonda. Hugo Walin Pocahontas and Vivian Tenon Fonda. Robert Snow and Lavelle Hodgell 20 of Laurens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Siefred
Pereuerite Bartosh
Ontas
Leonard Meredith
Birdlock
Lisi Adalyn Parris
B. Peters
Susie Reynolds
Fonda
Hugo Walin
Legal
Pocahontas
Vivian Tenon
Robert Snow
Lavelly Hodgell
Laurens Thontas
TWL Corn Contest At Iowa State Fair
The third annual national fat test features cash prizes of 250. The event plans for the tallest corn stalks at the Iowa State Fair. Officials from the state fair board supervise and approve regulations for the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Fair
United
State Fair Board
Promotion Club Considers Summer Band Concerts
A small Promotion Club meeting last Thursday noon saw E. P. Lomen lead the business session with routine reports. Mayor Brinkman asked for a statement on summer band concerts and announced funds are available to hire an instructor and leader. The club favored asking the council to arrange for concerts. H. L. Sawyer was named chairman for the next meeting on June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promotion Club
E. P. Lomen
Brinkman
H. L. Sawyer
Rainfall Improves Fields Around Rolfe
Rainfall Friday afternoon and evening benefited sections of corn and small grain near Rolfe. Many gardens and lawns in town seek more moisture as stands in some fields run thinner than usual while corn progresses well for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Rolfe Plans Weekly Summer Band Concerts
The Promotion club appoints a committee to organize a town band with S Spotvold of Fort Dodge as leader. First practice at the schoolhouse next Monday at 7 45 PM. Weekly Friday concerts planned on main street likely in the south block. First concert in about two weeks.
Mrs Riches and sons meet English royalty in Manitoba
Mrs P J Riches and sons Alvin and Bobby return from a two week trip to Manitoba Canada visiting relatives and Winnipeg for Victoria day observances May 28 They were within eight feet of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Alvin photographed the royals the picture developed since their return The family traveled about 1600 miles and praised the queen’s beauty and short stature
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Riches and Sons
Alvin
Bobby
Manitoba
Canada
Winnipeg
Victoria
George VI
Queen Victoria
Rolfe
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Named For Clay County Fair Selection
The Clay County Fair at Spencer September 11 to 16 seeks a Miss Clay County Fair. A candidate will be crowned queen on closing night with a 200 dollar cash prize. Seven other cash prizes exist and entrants must be 16 to 22, excluding Spencer residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County
Spencer
the Arrow
Rolfe
Iowa Youth Delegation Leaves for National 4-H Camp
Four Iowa youths depart Ames on June 8 for the National 4-H club camp in Washington D C. Winners include Winifred Brinkman 17 Rolfe and her peers Jean Rutledge 18 Fort Dodge Gaylord Stadlman 20 Sac City and Wallace Long 18 Brooklyn. They will join delegates from 42 states for a six day program visiting historic sites and the White House with two WOI radio broadcasts from camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Ames
Winifred Brinkman
Rolfe
Winifred
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Jean Rutledge
Fort Dodge
Gaylord Stadlman
Sac City
Wallace Long
Brooklyn
Lilla Loughran
John Quist
Chicago
Puerto Rico
Washington Monument
Department of Agriculture
White House
Capitol
Mt. Vernon
WOI
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Presbyterian Aid Entertained At Schaller Thursday
The Presbyterian ladies of Rolfe hosted a one o clock luncheon at the Schaller church on Thursday. Guests from Sac City and Storm Lake attended. The program featured talks by the Sioux City presbyterial president and the children's work secretary along with a missionary play. C. E. Boyce and Mrs. E. Struthers gave Rolfe guests a ride in their cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Rolfe
Presbyterian Church
Schaller
The
Missionary’ Society
Sac City
Storm Lake
Sioux City
Presbyterial
Children’s Work
C. E. Boyce
C. FE. Boyce
H. A. Sinning
C. L. Gunderson
J. E. Tutt
Emma Hewlett
A. C. Thomas
Earl Ives
A. W. Ives
Iowa Leads In Farm Value And Livestock Counts
Iowa tops a list of states in farm value and livestock metrics including cattle, hogs, eggs, chickens, horses, and corn and oats harvests. The record spans total farm property value and land improvement percentage.
Two Local Graduates Mark Iowa University Commencement
Grace E. McEwen and Margaret V. White, local residents, earned nursing and arts degrees at the University of Iowa commencement. The ceremony featured E. A. Gilmore presenting awards as Prof. Sam B. Sloan delivered the address to a crowd of 1,200 graduates and 1,000 alumni during the six day events closing the class of 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Grace E. McEwen
Margaret V. White
E. A. Gilmore
Sam B. Sloan
Iowa to Celebrate National Dairy Products Month
Iowa will observe National Dairy Products Month in June. The state ranks second to Minnesota in butter production with 70 percent of fluid milk turned into butter, a price drop threatening cream checks for producers. Despite lower prices, per capita consumption has fallen, prompting the plan to participate actively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minnesota
John Ricklefs Home Hosts Western Jamboree
Twenty friends gathered on the lawn of John Ricklefs Friday evening for a western jamboree sponsored by Islea Ricklefs. Cowboys and cowgirls wore clever costumes at a “dude ranch” setting with western games and music under the western moon. Prizes went to Margery Thompson and Roger DeWolf for best costumes. lunch followed at the mess hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ricklefs
Islea Ricklefs
Margery Thompson
Roger DeWolf
Holstein Cattle Show Planned at Spencer June 17
Holstein cattle breeders from Pocahontas County will attend the district Holstein show and picnic at Spencer on June 17. County Agent E. J. Schmuecker announced winners move on to the state Holstein show in Cedar Rapids August 14 to 18. Judging begins at 11 a.m. and is expected to finish by 4 p.m. A family dinner will be held during the noon hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Spencer
E. J. Schmuecker
Cedar Rapids
Churches Observe Children's Day Programs
The Presbyterian Sunday school will mark children's day on Sunday June 11 with a 10 30 a m program by primary and junior departments. In the Methodist church a children's day program will be presented by the Sunday school at 10 45 a m on Sunday June 11 including a baptismal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Shower Honors Jean Pollock at Hille Home
Miss Jean Pollock was honored at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening at the A. G. Hille home. Eighty six guests attended as Grayce Thompson and Mary Van Ives led entertainment with games. An alarm clock rang to signal gift locations, and Margaret Pollock of Spencer attended as an out‑of‑town guest. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. A. G. Hille and several hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Pollock
A. G. Hille
Grayce Thompson
Mary van Ives
Margaret Pollock
Spencer
Otis Cook
Maude Ives
Grayce
Helen Thompson
Mary von Ives
4-H Girls Rally Elects Pocahontas Leader On Birthday
Katherine Wells of the Dover Doros 4-H club was installed as president of the county 4-H organization during rally day in Pocahontas on her 18th birthday. Officers included Georgine Mart vice president Lorene George secretary treasurer Donna Jeffers historian and Mrs H D Brinkman honored as lifetime leader. The event featured a 50 foot chain of clover and recognition for 14 leaders and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Wells
Dover Doors 4-H Club
Pocahontas
Katharine
Georgine Mart
The
Central Stars
Lorene George
Garfield Go-Getters
Donna Jeffers
Swan Lake Cloverleaf Club
H. D. Brinkman
Rolfe
Garfield 4-H
Arlo Ives
Garfield Club
E. J. Schmuecker
G. Buckwalter
Swan Lake Club
F. A. Shaw
Dave Peterson
Karl Martin
Marshall Club
H. A. Shimon
Wesley~ Stoulil
Cummins Club
James Jensen
Wm. Fisher
Des Moines Club
A. R. Omtvedt
Page
Rolfe Golf Club Tops Pocahontas in Close Match
Rolfe's golf club hosted the Pocahontas club for a Sunday match. Eighteen players from each side produced several low scores with Don Thompson barking a 79 for 18 holes and a 38 for nine. Rolfe totaled 30 points to Pocahontas 18 in a competitive showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Pocahontas Club
Don Thompson
R. G. Hunter
Jerry Strathman
Large Group Tours 4-H Beef Club Across County
Almost 150 participants joined the 4-H Club baby beef tour on June 1 guided by county agent E. J. Schmuecker. Stops included J. O. Hosier farm Rolfe Des Moines Powhatan Cummins Swan Lake Marshall Sherman towns. homes of Simonson Powhatan and Peterson Marshall. Carl Oldsen of Iowa Beef Producers provided feeding and care instruction. final stop at R. L. Hudek farm Pocahontas followed by a courthouse yard picnic and swimming at Pocahontas pool with free tickets for 4-H members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Schmuecker
J. O. Hosier
Rolfe
Des Moines
Powhatan
Cummins
Swan Lake
Marshall
Sherman
Lowell
Alan Simonson
Raymond Peterson
Marshall Township
Carl Oldsen
Iowa Beef Producers
R. L. Hudek
Pocahontas
Court House Yard
Pocahontas Pool
Golf Club Auxiliary Opens Season Meeting at Park Clubhouse
The Ladies' Golf Club Auxiliary held its first season meeting at the park clubhouse with hosts Mrs. F. E. Grant and Mrs. Ed Duffy. Mrs. Reid elected chairman for the year and Mrs. Don Thompson named secretary and treasurer. Five bridge tables were played with awards for high and second highs in contract and auction bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Golf Club
F. E. Grant
Ed Duffy
Reid
Don Thompson
G. G. Butler
R. G. Hunter
Robert Bruce
Des Moines
Oda Reid
Ivy Grant
W. L. McIntire
More Chevrolets Sold In Second May Fortnight
Chevrolet dealers posted a 36.4 percent rise in the second ten days of May versus the same span in 1988, selling 25,891 new cars and trucks at retail. The year-earlier period totaled 18,968 units, with the latest ten days up 11.2 percent from the preceding 10 days at 23,307 units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Qquoketa
Franse
Electric CO
MRS
Washington
Wallace Lang
Presbyterian Aid
Iowa University
Hille’s
Pocahontas Frid
T Lowe
Donahoe
Pattee
Canwright
Clark
Turner
Powers
Strathman
Moore
Davis
Wilson
Shimon
Peters
Neal Be Ae
Mulholland
Herrick Os
Gentry
B. McIntire
Palmer
Ph. H’thman
D. Grant
Shors
Molyneux
Golf Cub Auxiliary
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