Friendly notes from Ely Minnesota summer visitors
A note from the J. R McIntires at Ely Minnesota reports cool June weather with 48 degrees. Local updates include Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Carpenter’s weekend trip to Waterloo and back, Mrs. Miller’s return with her parents, and a guest dinner at the L A Hansen home. Mrs. Seaman’s discharge from Lutheran hospital after an 82 month stay, walking on crutches, is hoped to lead to a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R McIntires
Ely
Minn
Glenn Carpenter
James Miller
Waterloo
Mrs. Miller
Mixed steers, heifers sell at Sioux City yard
Harry R. Thompson and son sold eight head of heavy mixed colored steers totaling 1 222 pounds at 21.00. Dr W F Brinkman of Pocahontas sold 19 head including 16 steers 1165 pounds at 20.50 a heifer 855 pounds at 20.00 and two 1102 steer at 19.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Thompson and Son
Sioux City
W. F. Brinkman
Pocahontas
Obrecht and Ferden Families Host Sunday Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Obrecht and family with daughter Patricia and her husband from Algona plus Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ferden of Manly were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Fer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Obrecht
Patricia
Algona
Gene Ferden
Manly
Lester Fer
Rolfe Social Roundup and Local Happenings
Ann and Alan Ferden returned home after a week with grandparents. Inga Ryen hosted a lunch for Mrs. Taylor Measom and Tracy of Pillsbury. Rolfe Lucky Day draws went to Mrs. Vernon Shimon and Claude White Jr but neither claimed prizes, induction for Roland W Hohensee scheduled for June 20. Rolfe post office redecorated by A M Simonson and Lee Marmon. Wiegert family hosts include Bernard Wiegert and guests from Austin Minn with several Wiegert families present. Arlen Hansen and George Swan visited Ames midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inga Ryen
Taylor Measom
Tracy
Pillsbury, Mont
Miss Ryen
Rolfe
Vernon Shimon
Claude White, Jr
Bernard Wiegert
Austin, Minn
Robert Wiegert
Wiegert
van Gorkum
George Topliff
Raymond Wiegert
Albert Wiegert
Emmet Wiegert
Local Social Notes and Hospital Visit Report
Jack Rober was taken to Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge on Sunday for observation while Mrs. Rober stayed in Fort Dodge. The Lehman family marked the Christian Church anniversary in Town Falls. A Monday dinner at Miss Hilda Nielson’s included guests from Nebraska, Colorado, and Iowa as well as relatives from Minnesota and Illinois in a wide family gathering. The Woosters joined a Bradgate trip to Oelwein for a Laterns family reunion. Other relatives from Austin, Moline, Mason City, Humboldt, New Hampton, Independence and nearby towns attended. Thorvald Jensen of Bronson and family visited Mr. and Mrs. James DeWolf for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rober
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Joe Lehman
Christian Church of Town
LeRoy Wooster
Laurel Wooster
Bradgate
Oelwe
Thorvald Jensen
Bronson
James DeWolf
Local visits and family activities across Fort Dodge and beyond
Harlan Wooster Jack and Joyce of Fort Dodge were Monday dinner guests in the LeRoy Wooster home. They were afternoon callers in the Russell Knockson home. Mr. and Mrs. Verne Perrin visited Saturday and Sunday in the home of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Norman Reid in Sioux City. Mrs. Ray Uglan and daughter Mary Ruth of Longmont Colorado visited Wednesday with her sister Mrs. Chris Sorensen and family. Friday Mrs Dorothy Farlow and Richard and Mrs Don DePew and Connie drove to Minneapolis Minnesota from where Mrs DePew and Connie left for their home in Olympia Washington. Sgt DePew met his family at Tacoma Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Meisenbach
Miss Josephine
Fort Dodge
Mercy Hospital
Josephine
Sioux City
William R. Fisher
Cedar Falls
Barbara
Iowa State Teachers College
Donald Phillips
Waterloo
Anton Lund
Judy Ann
Harlan Wooster
Jack and
Joyce
LeRoy Wooster
Russell Knockson
Verne Perrin
Mrs
Norman Reid
Ray Uglan
Mary Ruth
Longmont, Colo
Chris Sorensen
Dorothy Farlow
Richard
Don DePew
Connie
Minneapolis
Minn
Laurie Ruth
Jerry Sorensen
Sorensen
Franklin Majorowicz
Doyle Dailey
Bradgate
Majorowicz
Richard Lehigh
Alton Christensen
Virgil Thorson
Otis McQuary
Mike
Lawrence Turley
Fred Nelson
Chris Sorensens
Petersons and Graves Take Mixed Travel from Fort Dodge
Mr and Mrs Harley Peterson Jr and Judy along with Mrs Mary Graves and Pamilla Graves drove to Fort Dodge on Saturday. From there Mrs Graves and Pamilla flew to Cuyahoga Falls Ohio where they continued travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Peterson, Jr
Judy
Mary Graves
Pamilla Graves
Fort Dodge
Vacation plans include Pam's sister and family
The text notes Pam will spend summer vacation with Mrs. Ralph Kline and family. Pam will care for her niece Carolyn during the Klines' work hours. Mrs. Graves, turning 92 this summer, says she enjoyed her first plane trip and considers air travel the best option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
Ralph Kline
Carolyn
Dinner guests fill a Thursday gathering across four families
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sorensen hosted Thursday dinner with Rex Harper and three children from Ann Arbor Michigan, John Schultz from Humboldt, Doyle Dailey and family from Bradgate, and Jerry Sorensen and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Sorensen
Rex Harper
Ann Arbor, Mich
John Schultz
Humboldt
Doyle Dailey
Bradgate
Jerry Sorensen
Munger Family Vacation Visit In Rolfe This Summer
Mr and Mrs Dean Munger along with Sandra and Liane of Colorado spend the summer with their hosts Mr and Mrs C B Fuller Jr in Rolfe. The stay brings together the families in a courteous extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Munger
Sandra
Liane
Colorado
Rolfe
C. B. Fuller, Jr
Wood sisters visit Town Falls for centennial celebration
Sally and Ann Wood spend the week with the Joe Girards in Town Falls and plan to attend the centennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Ann Wood
Joe Girards
Town Falls
Funeral Services Held for Fred Koon in Nebraska
Mr. and Mrs. James Bennett Floyd Fish LeRoy and Karen of Mason City attended funeral services for Floyds son in law Fred Koon at Seward Nebraska last Thursday. Koon was seriously injured in a 20 foot fall at work on an elevator decoration day. He is survived by his wife June Fish two sons and one daughter. Burial was in Oklahoma where his parents live. Art Statellman of Ames also attended. Donald Nelson and friend John Stucky of Denver visiting Donalds mother Minnie Nelson. Sunday dinner guests included Miss Hilda Viggo and FreMond Nielsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bennett
Floyd Fish
LeRoy
Karen
Mason City
Floyd
Fred Koon
Seward
Nebr
Koon
June Fish
Oklahoma
Art Statellman
Ames
Donald Nelson
John Stucky
Denver
Donald
Minnie Nelson
Nelson Home
Hilda
Viggo
Freemond Nielsen
Miss Clara Dawson Leaves Des Moines for Gainesville Vacation
Miss Clara Dawson goes to Gainesville Texas to visit her sister Mrs Peter Robinson and family after departing Des Moines Sunday for the vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Dawson
Des Moines
Peter Robinson
Gainesville
Tex
Rolfe Attendees at McCreery Golden Wedding
Mrs. Jennie Hansen visited from Wednesday through Saturday in the Robert Wiegert home. Guests from Rolfe attended the McCreery golden wedding anniversary at Fonda Tuesday of last week including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nelson Dr. and Mrs. Carl White and several Rolfe residents such as Mrs. Jennie Bowen Mrs. Ernest Vaughn Mrs. Caroline Olerich Mrs. Lena Vaughn Mrs. Marie Wiegman Mrs. Gussie Bruce and Miss Edna Marcum plus former Rolfe residents F. M. Ritchie and daughter from Des Moines Jerald Carroll of Clarion also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
McCreery
Fonda
Fred Nelson
Carl White
Jennie Bowen
Ernest Vaughn
Caroline Olerich
Lena Vaughn
Marie Wiegman
Gussie Bruce
Edna Marcum
F. M. Ritchie
Deg Moines
Jerald Carroll
Clarion
Wiegman and relatives visit Estherville area events
Mrs. Marie Wiegman and her son and wife, Jean Wiegman, visited Estherville Wednesday and Thursday. The Fischer celebration at Swea City drew the ladies. Des Moines visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter and Mrs. Bernice Hauck. Jennie Christians from Little Rock stayed with Vern Peters’ family. James Charlton of Grundy Center visited with his mother Mrs. Freda Charlton. Verne Olney and family were guests of C. N. Derby’s family in Cherokee. Mary Lu Dailey of Storm Lake spent the weekend and attended the Goodrich- Buttner wedding in Gilmore City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Wiegman
Jean Wiegman
Estherville
Fischer
Swea City
Jennie Christians
Little Rock
Vern Peters
Gilmore City
James Charlton
Grundy Center
Freda Charlton
Mary Lu Dailey
Storm Lake
Summer visitors span multiple states in family visits
Mary Lu attends Buena Vista summer school. Mr and Mrs Norland Isacson and children Randy and Debbie of Houston Texas visited Laura Isacson Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Frank Fitzgerald and three children of Tulsa Oklahoma stayed with their cousins Loell and (unreadable) Streit Monday through Thursday last week and called on other relatives in nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norland Isacson
Randy and
Debbie
Houston, Tex
Laura Isacson
Frank Fitzgerald
Tulsa
Okla
Loell Streit
Allan Cook Family Vacation Attends Rosts Birthday
Mr and Mrs Allan Cook of Waterloo visit two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Cook. They attend a birthday party at Delbert Rost and wife in Pomeroy honoring Collen Kay Rost on her first birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Cook
Waterloo
Walter Cook
Mrs
Delbert Rost
Pomeroy
Collen Kay Rost
Lawton Family Vacation to Quibell Ontario
Mr and Mrs Harold Lawton returned home Sunday from a ten day trip to Quibell Ontario Canada. They were joined by Mrs Stringer and Mr Stringer of Iowa Falls. Susan and Kathy stayed with Mr and Mrs Pat Thompson. The Lawtons report excellent fishing in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lawton
H. E. Stringer
Iowa Falls
Quibell
Ontario
Canada
Susan
Kathy
Pat Thompson
Mrs. Lawton
Fort Dodge dinner guests hosted by Mrs Hauck
Mrs Bernice Hauck entertained at Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs John Wiegman Sherry Joy and Mr and Mrs Maurice Stark all of Fort Dodge and Mrs Maric Wiegman present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Hauck
John Wiegman
Sherry and
Joy
Maurice Stark
Fort Dodge
Maric Wiegman
Family and Friends Gather for Summer Visits and News
Janet Shelgren visits her family in Rolfe with Ed and Mrs Shelgren. The Brown family from Nemaha join John and Mary Hopkins for Sunday dinner. Roger Hudson returns from Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge after 17 days, allowed limited mobility daily. Dale Shires plans study at Garrett Institute Evans ton Illinois June 20 before mission work in Africa. Laurie Ruth Sorensen born June 11 1965 welcomed by grandparents and local relatives, with many neighbors visiting. Gene Bates and family from Manson visit Rolfe friends. Various other relatives and former Rolfe residents call on neighbors in Rolfe and Carlsbad New Mexico.
Hopkins Daughter Baptized in Methodist Church
The daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Hopkins on May 25 was baptized Sunday in the Methodist church on the local parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hopkins
Methodist
Church Names Norma Ruth
A church announces the naming of Norma Ruth in a recent service and records. The notice notes the individual’s given name and church affiliation, signaling a ceremonial naming or recognition within the congregation.
Story Hour at Library Returns This Saturday
Tuesday Club announces the second story hour to be held this Saturday at 3 p.m. in the library community room. A lively group enjoyed last Saturday’s stories by Mrs. Wm. Fisher and Mrs. Gerald Graeber. Mrs. Wm. Kloster will read this Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fisher
Gerald Graeber
Wm. Kloster
Officers elected for new extension district
Melvin Thorson of Des Moines township was elected chairman of the Pocahontas County Extension District Council at the organizational meeting in Pocahontas June 13. H. M. Pohlman, Alvin M. Anderson and Dale Boyd were named vice chairman secretary and treasurer respectively. A full list of council members elected at township meetings June 4 6 7 and 8 includes representatives from Bell ville Cedar Center Pocahontas Pruen Albany Have lock Des Moines Rolfe Dover Garfield Lake Lincoln Lizard Roose velt Sherman Swan Lake and Laurens. County Extension Director E I Rosenberger praised the balanced representation of town and country people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Thorson
Des Moines
Pocahontas County
Floyd Andre
Agricultural Service
Rolfe
Alvin M. Anderson
Laurens
Extension District Council
Bellville Township
Donald Reiter
Palmer
Cedar
Loretta Reiff
Fonda
Center
Dale Boyd
Pocahontas
Colfax
Herman Gerdes
Pomeroy
Cummins
Arthur Levene
Havelock
Dover
Ernest A. Rassler
Garfield
Jim Martin
Grant
Berniece Sedlacek
Lake
Hugh Linn
Gilmore City
Lincoln
Fred DeWall
Lizard
Robert Gronewald
Manson
Marshall
H. M. Pohlman
Powhatan
Fay D. Pirie
Plover
Roosevelt
James Bartosh
Sherman
Swan Lake
Harold V. Ryan
E. I. Rosenberger
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County
In District Court at Pocahontas Iowa the will of Barbara Schonberger deceased dated October 2 1947 with codicil dated December 8 1951 is admitted for probate with hearing set for 2 00 PM July 13 1955 at the courthouse before the district court or clerk. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Dated Pocahontas June 15 1955. (Seal) Katherine Boozell Clerk of District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Pocahontas County
Barbara Schonberger
Pocahontas
Iowa
District Court
Katherine Boozell
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Leon Arndt
Gail B. Seaman
L. A. Hansen
Pete Peterson
Elvina Peterson
Munster
Ind
Joe Accurso
Ronda
Iowa City
Abram DeVaul
Flossie DeVaul
Iowa State College
American Society of Civil Engineers
Earl Chambers
Lloyd Lindsey and Sons
Lottie MacVey
Dexter, Minn
Larry
Gary
George
Roberta
Robert
Swan
Ter
Jacob Casal
Belden Nebr
Mies Marie Bring
Belden
Conrad Majorowicz
Ocheyed
Pamela Sue
Maurice Wise
Katherine Majorowicz
den. Ann
Alan Ferden
Roland W. Hohensee
A. M. Simonson
Lee Marmon
Arlen Hansen
George Swan
Hilda Nielson
Hazel Larson
Scottsbluff
Ann Peterson
Sandra Peterson
Donald Nielson
Colo
Miller Kline
Guy Kerns
RIAL
Rory Calhoun
Coleen Miller
Zanzibar
Anthony Steel
Sheila Sim
Technicolor
Lana Turner
Purdom Louis Calhern
Jennie Hansen
Wiepert
Mrs. Hansen
Robert Hunter
Mrs. Verne Olney
Mrs. Olney
Mrs. C. N. Derby
Mary Lu
Buena Vista
Janet Shelgren
Ed. Shelgren
Earl Brown
Nemaha
Roger Hudson
Lester Shires
Eliott
Dale Shires
W. W. Beam
Dale
Garrett Institute
Evanston
Ill
Africa
Gene Bates
Nancy and
Kenny
Joe Taylor
Francis Shekey
Rutland
Frank Nacke
H. D. Pate
Jennifer
Lou Nacke
Carlsbad
N. M
Norma Ruth
UT IV
Holecek
Lester Applegate
Jack Schonberger
Tony R. Peterson
Rickard’s Home Service
Noah Gilman
Amos Mason
Chevrolet
Mary C. Ham
Roy L. Simonson
Brinkman
Humboldt Rendering Company
Minra-Lax
Climax Grain & Feed CO
Warry Spencer
Shirley Schmitt
Robinson Farm
Garst & Thomas Hybrid Corn Company
Coon Rapids
Goslings
Ph. Tfl
C.F. Orwig
Funeral Home
Leo Fanning
Cracttinger
Fiies
Harry Trupe
Cities Service Oil Co
Box 49
Pacific
Tokori
William Holden
Grace Kelly
Fredric March
Mickey Rooney
Sun
Bing Crosby
William Perlberg
Paramount
Beau Brummel and Arrow
Anson
Stevens
Tex Tan
Watts Clothing
Mee
Bradgate Road
Roufe, Iowa
Vacation Bible School
The
Regular Baptist Church
Algona, Ia
Johnnie Kain
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
John
Pocahontas, Iowa
Plymouth
Savoy Tudor
FORD
Studebaker
Custom Tudor
International
Mercury
DIAL
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