Local figures attend gatherings and visits across several towns
The column lists numerous trips and social events from Rolfe Pocahontas and surrounding towns. Notes include visits to Fort Dodge Ames and Des Moines, hospital talks, weddings in Los Angeles, 4-H club activities, church and club meetings, and residents traveling for family, business, or leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Battershell
Pocahontas
Homer Gentry
Barth
Jake Smith
Auten
Clara Keerles
Fort Dodge
Wanda Shorts
Cylinder
George Speer
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Mike Schall
North Dakota
Ralph Speer
Charles Man
Rolfe
Rebekah
I. C. C. F. Hall
Fonda
Northwest Aid
Methodist Church
Rachel Tutt
G. A. Hollenbeck
Washington, D. C
England
New York
Frank DeVaul
Ames
Floyd
Minnesota
Orville Klinge
Marie Sarsgard
John
Matilda
Humboldt
H. D. Bennet
Curlew
Speer
Frank Ralfe
Marvella
John Hendricks
Picnic Honors Mr and Mrs Billie Nye at West Bend Park
A gathering of about 60 relatives and friends in West Bend Park honored Mr. and Mrs. Billie Nye of Phoenix Ariz. Attendees included many local couples and families from Sioux Rapids Algona Shenandoah and Gilmore City as they shared in the family celebration and visited relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
Billie Nye
Phoenix
Ariz
Jay Williams
Charles Philp
W. K. Knight
Will Brazier
Gerald Henderson
Will Ralph
Claus Johnson
Jack Johnson
Jess DeVaul
Chet Speer
Clyde Speer
S. S. Whitmore
Earl Sandy
Dean
Dale Williams
Sioux Rapids
Nobb
Benjamin Eby
Walter Ohrtmann
Guy Vote
Walnut Grove
Pocahontas
Thimble Club
Nebb Davis
Algotia
Bobby
Billy
Gilmore City
George Gist
Roland Keerbs
Mallard
C. H. Keerbs
Hearing on Establishment of Secondary Road District in Pocahontas County
Notice states a petition for establishing a gravel surfaced road district in Pocahontas County with specific sections listed. The board of supervisors will hear the case at 1 PM on July 18 1939 in the courthouse, with property owners including C L Zeman Arden DeMill Alta Hewlett Leila C Hewlett Laura Isaacson and Ethel A Will among those who may appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niee
Pocahontas County
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas
Towa
C. L. Zeman
Arden DeMill
Alta Hewlett Et al
Leila C. Hewlett
Laura Isaacson
Ethel A. Will Ethel A. Will
Roy A. Johnson
Morning Worship Baptism Requested for Children
The 11 o'clock service will begin with a baptism of children. Parents should notify the pastor in advance and arrange for two witnesses. The Ladies Aid luncheon for mother and daughter was postponed to June 29. those without daughters may invite another guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Poultry and Hog Breeding For Profit in Modern Farming
Frank Priebe argues that manufacturers and farmers must adapt to leaner demand. He cites the Hampshire hogs shifting to lean meat, and the Beltsville turkey project producing smaller, flavorful birds. He urges breeders to focus on market needs and cost efficiency for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire Swine Record Association
Hampshire
National Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville, Md
Frank Priebe
French government owns 37 percent of railroad mileage
The report notes that the French government holds a 37 percent stake in the country’s railroad mileage, indicating significant state control of rail infrastructure.
Havelock Methodist Church Orders Sunday Schedule
Havelock Methodist Church led by Minister John D. Wolcott presents Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 and Epworth League at 7 p m. Next Sunday features children’s day with exercises at the time of the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Methodist Church
John D. Wolcott
Woriship
Epworth League
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Irs
Henry Buck
Lawto
Acmon
George Er
Anita
Fort Dodgend
Harg Ipe
Harry Trupe
Jake Wagner
Merrymakers Club
Bert Bass
Loretta
Luella Reimer
J. H. Reimer
Indianapolis
D. J. Wenck
Rena Huseby
Sonny
J. C. Barth
Marjorie
Bernice Weishaar
Ringsted
John Weishaar
Ralph Hawn
John Ewing
Farnhamville
J. A. Nahansen
C. C. Cole
Madison
Wis
Melvin von Eschen
J. B. Sheldon
C. W. James
Waverly
W. S. Stauffer
W. S. Stauffer, A Brother of Mrs. James and the Late Mrs. J. B. Sheldon
Stauffer
C. E. Miller
Plover
Sheldon
James
Helen Swanson
Havelock School
Thelma Streveler
Eleanor Whannel
Laurens
Ruth Dawson
Los Angeles
Calif
Palmer
Iowa
A. Everson
Offce
T. D. Jones Building
Tester Leserman, M.D
Jones Shop
F. H. Molyneux
Savage
Carl J. White
Hyes
Bonds
Kennedy Agency
T. J. Raynes
L. M. Graham
K. P
Jowa
Algona
Rolfe Cleaners
Moen
Akes
Frank Priebes
Letter Poultaxraisers
Fish
Chevrolet
Observatii
Rolfe Auto Company
Rolfe, Iowa
Standard Oil
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