Myles Ollinger Killed in Action on Luzon May 17 1945
Pocahontas reports Pvt Myles Ollinger 26 of the 48th Infantry Division was killed in action on Luzon May 17 1945 after being missing since June 5. He entered service July 1944 trained at Camp Wolters Texas and went overseas February 1945. Survived by wife two children and his parents Mr and Mrs John Ollinger and many siblings.
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Pocahontas
Myles Ollinger
War Department
Pvt
Luzon
48Rd
Ollinger
Camp Wolters
Texas
John Ollinger
Tragic Farm Accident Claims Pocahontas Child
Robert Fleege nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles R Fleege of Pocahontas died at Mercy hospital Fort Dodge after a rifle shot wound received at his home. The weapon discharged accidentally while on a porch railing, striking him in the head as he stood about 20 feet away. He was born October 9 1936 and attended Sacred Heart school. He leaves two brothers Romaine 13 and Jackie 8 and grandfather Clem Fleege of Pocahontas. The funeral was held at Sacred Heart church with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Schroeder Sernett Nuptials Held at Sacred Heart Pocahontas.
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Robert Fleege
Charles R. Fleege
Pocahontas
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Bobby
Robert
Foerahontas
Sacred Heart Catholic
Romaine
Jackie
Clem Fleege
Sacred Heart Church
Calvary Cemetery
Palmer Couple Weds In Rural Iowa Ceremony
Wanda Meeske and Althea Hohensee share vows with Doris Schoon and Mrs. Ackermann listed among attendees. The groom, son of Mrs. Minnie Ackermann of Palmer, is a Palmer high school graduate now farming. They plan a short wedding trip and will reside on a farm three miles east of Palmer.
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Meeske
Wanda Rutgers
Althea Hohensee
Doris Schoon
Ackermann
Fred Hohensee
Pocahontas
Pocahontas High School
Minnie Ackermann
Palmer
Palmer High School
Gilmore City Man Dies of Cerebral Hemorrhage in Yard
Sam Davies 64 of Gilmore City collapsed at about 11 AM Friday June 8 while carrying a pail of water. Death attributed to cerebral hemorrhage. He had lived in Gilmore City about a year after moving from Ridgeway Wise. Brother Robert Davies came from Ridgeway to attend burial.
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Sam Davies
Gilmore City
Mgr. Davies
Ridgeway
Wise
Robert Davies
Legion Auxiliary elects officers at Palmer meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary Units of the county met at Palmer Legion hall and elected officers for the year. Mrs. Dan Kelly of Fonda becomes president, Mrs. George Weibler of Rolfe advances to vice president, Mrs. C. B. Chapman of Rolfe becomes secretary, and Mrs. Kathryn Parker of Pocahontas becomes treasurer. Elaine Anderson, visiting from Denmark, spoke about her homeland. Refreshments followed, courtesy of Palmer Auxiliary with help from Varina and Fonda units. Attendees from Pocahontas included Mrs. Ira Miller and others.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Palmer
Legion Hall
Carl Barth
Havelock
Dan Kelly
Fonda
George Weibler
Rolfe
C. B. Chapman
Earl Guess
Plover
Kathryn Parker
H. B. Bike
Jack Bouma
Frank Bartosh
James Bartosh
Luther League Hosts Albert City at St Peter’s
The Luther League of St Peter's Lutheran church hosted the newly organized league from Albert City at church parlors on Thursday evening. Rev. W J Lewinske led devotions and Miss Lucille Hohensee read from God's Book. A short playlet Luther's Coat of Arms was presented by Anna DeWall Lenora Hohensee Clarence Zeman Lucille Hohensee Pete Peters Lester Hohensee Byron Wiese and Richard DeWall. The evening ended with social time and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Weishaar of Des Moines were weekend visitors to Mrs Rose Weishaar and her parents Mr and Mrs Joe MacDonald.
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St. Peter's Lutheran Church
LaVerne Hohensee
Edward Ackermann
W. J. Lewinske
Lawrence Meeske
Harriet Botine
Henrietta Kramer
Lucille Hohensee
Evelyn Ackerman
Twila Meeske
Leonard Hohensee
Marvin Ackerman
Donald Hohensee
Lester Hohensee
Milford Hohensee
Luther League of
Home from Overseas Lt Frank Hronek visits Pocahontas kin
Lt Frank E Hronek recently returned from England with the Eighth Air Force on 30 day furlough. He traveled from Pittsburg to Pocahontas visiting grandparents F E Hronek and M H Hammes and relatives before heading to Des Moines and Omaha to see his mother Mrs Walter C Hronek. Local Linnan family to Galena Illinois for summer with shale and gravel work. listed workers join them.
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Frank E. Hronek
Pittsburg
F. E. Hronek
M. H. Hammes
Des Moines
John Marolf
Carlinda Hammes
Omaha
Walter C. Hronek
Lt. Hronek
England
Eighth Air Force
Pocahontas
Pittsburgh
Golden Hour Club Hosts Palmer and Pocahontas Guests
Mrs. Charles Nieman welcomed members and guests including Mrs. Gordon Johnson of Pom eroy Mrs. Will Arnold Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs. Elmer Anderson of Palmer and Mrs. Will Nieman and Mrs. Robert Reiter of Pocahontas The group played 500 with awards going to Mrs. Henry Redman for high score Mrs. Lyal Nieman for consolation prize Mrs. Adolph Koebele for traveling prize and Mrs. Will Arnold for high score guest prize Lunch followed The next meeting will be at Mrs. Francis Barrett’s home.
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Charles Nieman
Golden Hour Club
Gordon Johnson
Pomeroy
Will Arnold
John Anderson
Elmer Anderson
Palmer
Will Nieman
Robert Reiter
Pocahontas
Henry Redman
High Score Club
Lyal Nieman
Adolph Koebele
Francis Barrett
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Plans Regular Meeting
Members of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid met in church parlors Thursday afternoon for their regular gathering. A social hour followed, with a lunch served by volunteers.
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Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Committee in Charge Names Local Steering Members
The committee in charge includes Mrs. Lou Krug, Mrs. Harry Johnson and Mrs. Leslie Hodges guiding arrangements and oversight.
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Lou Krug
Harry Johnson
Leslie Hodges
Town Pump Hosts Friday Contract Club Gathering
Mrs. James Hronek hosted the Friday contract club with guest Mrs. L E Eckerson. Mrs. A C Carmichael won the high score prize and Mrs. Eckerson earned the guest prize. Refreshments followed. Henry Bartosh and son Dickey returned from Emmetsburg after word of Pfe William James Neary’s death on Ie Shima May 24. Pfe Neary, a prior Poca Honda visitor, was Bartosh’s nephew. He sailed for overseas April 1, 1945, served with engineers. Memorial services set for next week in Emmetsburg.
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James Hronek
Contract Club
L. E. Eckerson
A. C. Carmichael
Contract
Eckerson
Henry Bartosh
Dickey
Emmetsburg
W. R. Neary
Pfe
William James Neary
Ie Shima
Pacific
Pfe. Neary
Pocahontas
Bartosh
Engineers
United Service Women schedule June meeting at Legion hall
The United Service Women of America in Havelock will meet Friday June 15 at 8 15 p m at the Legion hall. Members should bring washcloths and specific fabric items for the Veterans hospital while lunch is provided by local volunteers. Attendants also report visits and club hosting in town.
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United Service Women of America
Legion Hall
Veterans’ Hospital
Marjorie Waters
Loretta Bass
Betty Shimon
Thelma Gibson
Havelock Club Elects Officers and Local News Recap
The Havelock Woman's club elected officers for the new year led by president Rex Coyle and vice president Raymond Hart sock. A two course lunch followed. Nearby families and residents from Papillion, Lake Okoboji, Arkansas, Gainesville MO and Pocahontas were noted for visits, relocations, and occupations including war plant work. heart attack news and property changes also appear among weekend activities.
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Havelock Woman’s Club
Harold Wright
Rex. Coyle
Rex Coyle
Raymond Hartsock
Vern Waters
Ella Barth
Wilna DeVaul
Birthday Bridge Club Given Gifts at DeVaul Home
The Birthday club entertained at Mrs. Jess DeVaul's home Friday evening. Honorees Mrs. Fay Larson and Miss Loretta Bass received gifts. The group played bridge, with Verta Holtors high and Virginia Dying low, followed by lunch.
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Birthday Bridge Club
Jess DeVaul
Fay Larson
Loretta Bass
Verta Holtors
Virginia
Local Social News And Community Updates
Mrs Eldon Buck and her son Richard return from Seattle this week. Alvin Hesla a former high school coach is recovering from major surgery at Lutheran hospital Sioux City. Mrs Hesla known as Marjorie Barth. Mr and Mrs Harley McCain visited Fort Dodge as his mother lies ill at Lutheran hospital. Allen Hauswirth son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Hauswirth underwent a serious operation in Minneapolis. Ruth and Alice Lathrop enrolled for summer at Buena Vista college Storm Lake. A 7 foot fan was installed at the local theatre with Grover brothers doing mason work. Bernadine Godfrey and her sister Lavon will spend summer with grandparents Steinhilders at Truesdale. games and lunch were enjoyed. Ray Grover drove Mr and Mrs Ben Eby to Pocahontas for treatment at Dr W E Gower home for blood poisoning from a finger scratch. Mr and Mrs Frank Ralle and Marvella plus Mr and Mrs Arthur Ralle visited Humboldt relatives Sunday. Dinner guests at Owen McConaughy home included Albert Alborn family and Emma Pieratt Laurens. Sgt Lum Pieratt Jr USMC on 30 day leave after two years in the South Pacific. Monday morning word: Stewart Whitmore farm near Rolfe damaged by fire.
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Eldon Buck
Richard
Eldon
Seattle
Wash
Alvin Hesla
Lutheran Hospital
Sioux City
Lewis Hauswirth
Minneapolis
Ruth
Alice Lathrop
Storm Lake
Buena Vista College
H. D
G. A. Grover
Mason
Bernadine Godfrey
Lavon
Steinhilders
Truesdale
Ray Grover
Ben Eby
Pocahontas
Mr. Eby
W. E. Gower
Frank Ralle
Marvella
Arthur Ralle
Humboldt
Bert Gaskill
Spencer
Owen McConaughy
Albert Alborn
Emma Pieratt
Laurens
Lum Pieratt, Jr
U.S.M.C
Pieratt
South Pacific
Stewart Whitmore
Rolfe
Wavelock Church Schedules Sunday Services and Dinners
Wavelock Methodist Church sets Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p.m. A basket dinner follows the morning service for Mrs Wolcott leaving town. W S C S circle meets Thursday at Mrs Loren Whitman s home with Mrs Will Bishop assisting. A mother daughter luncheon June 21 at 1 30 p.m. features speaker Mrs R L Hauswirth of Corwith and special music.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Loren Whitman
Will Bishop
W.S.C.S
R. L. Hauswirth
Corwith
Cummins 4-H Club Meeting at Mary Wilson Home
The Cummins Up and Coming 4 H club met May 26 at Mrs. Mary Wilson’s home. Mary Wilson demonstrated making baking powder biscuits and Mrs. Lathrop gave a short talk. Mary and her mother served lunch to close the gathering.
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Cummins Up and Coming
Mary Wilson
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets at Mrs Jensen’s by Bede
The Bradgate group gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs John Jensen’s near Bede with Mrs Carla Fak tinson and others assisting. Members from town included Mrs Helen Larsen and several other women, following devotions and a talk by Rev Palsen. lunch was served.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid
John Jensen
Bede
Carla Faktinson
Christine Andrews
Margaret Wiuff
Helen Larsen
Esther Christensen
Maxine Pedersen
Laura Pedersen
Beulah Benjamin
N. C. Madsen
Caroline Madsen
A. C. Johnson
Hans Isacson
G. Brandhoij
Harry Jensen
Circle reports and upcoming general meeting notes
Circle 1 met Thursday afternoon with Thelma Joliffe and Fred Boyden in charge of devotions. Lee Malcolm gave the lesson. Lunch was served. Circle 2 met Wednesday with A E Olson hosting and A Seaquist in charge of devotions and Elmer Toole delivering the lesson. Olson served lunch. The general meeting is set for June 20 with Carroll Adams and Glenn Beam assisting.
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Circle 1
W.S.C.S
Thelma Jolliffe
Fred Boyden
Lee Malcolm
Florence Nueve
Circle No. 2
A. E. Olson
A. Seaquist
Elmer Toole
Harold Lees
Olson
Carroll Adams
Glenn Beam
Rally Day Sees Thirteen of Sixteen Girls Score Perfect
At the 4 H rally day the group included Marilyn and Phyllis Curry Fern and Barbara Adams Mrs George Wolcott Marjorie Ann Mrs Warren Easley Florence Blanche Wallace Mrs Ek M Zeman Annalee Mary Claire Gunderson Naomi Dall Doris Nelson Dona Jennings Roberta Naeve Norma Jean Jacobson Hazel Anliker Helen Andersen Dona Beam and Mrs Gordon Hemerson Thirteen of the sixteen girls achieved a perfect score in the picture contest.
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Marilyn
Phyllis Curry
Fern
Barbara Adams
George Wolcott
Marjorie Ann
Warren Easley
Florence
Blanche Wallace
Ek. M. Zeman
Annalee
Mary Claire Gunderson
Naomi Dall
Doris Nelson
Dona Jennings
Roberta Naeve
Norma Jean Jacobson
Hazel Anliker
Helen Andersen
Dona Beam
Gordon Hemerson
Lodge Elects Officers at Bradgate Rebekah Meeting
The Bradgate Rebekah lodge elected Maxine Pedersen as N G and Helen Jennings as V G with Lucile Junkman and Edna Madsen re elected secretary and treasurer. Martha Wallace named trustee for 24 years. Attendance penalties may apply. Multiple community events and visits were noted including a Farm Bureau picnic plan and 4 H club activities.
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Bradgate Rebekah Lodge
Wilma Hemerson
N.G
Maxine Pedersen
Helen Jennings
V.G. Lucile Junkman
Edna Madsen
Martha Wallace
Card of Thanks for Fire Department Aid
We thank the Brats fire department and Bria neighbors who assisted during the fire at our home. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore.
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Brats Fire Department
Bria
Whitmore
Effect of VE Day on Local War Production
Prof George R David of Iowa University bureau of economic research says wartime production may shrink by half by VE Day and that returning veterans could trigger temporary unemployment but labor shortages and conversion demands should offset declines.
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George R. David
University of Iowa Bureau Offness Research
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Rolfe School
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Rose Weishaar
W. B. Linnan
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Dick Love
Mark Kelly
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Havelock News
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Harold Shimon
Elaine Anderson
Charlotte Jacobson
Thimble
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Lester Goodchild
Papillion
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Arkansas
Gainesville
Wiley
Ralph
Betty
Winifred Mason
J. R. Kirby
J. D. Wolcott
Spirit Lake
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Harry Miller
Fnday
Luther Miller
Burt
Louie Eval
Willard Neiman
Barbara
William Conyers
Miss Sabra
Little Sioux
Mr. Conyers
Mrs. Coyle
Entertains Birthday Club
Wavelock Methodist Church
Wilson
Bradgate News
W.S.C.S. Meetings
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Cleland
Nels Larsen
Mavie Petersen
Norman
Willie Petersen
Norman Madsen
Avery Two Farm Bureau
John Deacon
Byron
Friendly Circle
Ole Knutson
Petersen
Ferris Malcolm
Donald Hemerson
Wendall Feaster
Roger
Robert Isacson
Madison
Wisc
Will Rynkiewitz
Bonnie
Ames
Rynkiewitz
Dorothy Cran
R.E.A
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Richard Christensen
Anam Childry
E. Andrews
Near Bede
Magnus Larsen’s
Ray Jolliffe
Naeve
Laurel Wwe
Duane Jolliffe
Amon Vt
Vera Struthers
Ottosen
Gerald and
Irving Pedersen Otty
Unique
Lloyd Larsen
Ned Land
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Bode
Magnus Issen’s
Harry Benjamin
Cooke
Fullerton Lumber Co
Dr. Salsbury
Salsbury
Reckord’s
U. S
Rolfe, Iowa
Aurens
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