County picnic and social notes from LOCAL DIDDINGS
County-wide Farm Union plans a picnic at City Park this Thursday. Reports from Arnold's Park note Mrs. I. Smith and daughter Vera visiting at Robert Bruce's. Plover visitors Mr. and Mrs. Earl Grove called on I. D. Smith. Catherine Hollis welcomes a new granddaughter. both mother and baby doing well. Cora Lighter travels for fishing at Lost Island Lake with relatives. others join the trip. District Ministerial Rally attendance details list Rev. Wilkinson and several members from local Methodist congregation. Arrow Adz promo ends the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
I. Smith
Miss. Vera
Arnold’s Park
Robert Bruce
Earl Grove
Plover
I. D. Smith
Marie
J. O. Hosier
Pocahontas
Mildred Bowers
G. S. Shriner
Cora Lighter
Lost Island Lake
Stony Point
Dorothy
Selene Lighter
Deane Gunderson
Emma Lighter
J. C. Gunderson
Cora
Rockwell City
W. A. Wilkinson
Carmi Vaughn
Hepsy Forsythe
J. A. Johnson
Grant Johnson
Art Micalek
Nellie Smith
Webster City
Community notes of social visits and local events
Swell of small town happenings includes rehearsals and retreats. Rev Daniel Tenelli attends Sioux City area events this week. Mrs F B Charlton and children visit relatives. Mrs Elizabeth Herrold called on. Terri and daughter Frances recuperate at F E Duroe home. Maxine Colebaugh Lola Stoufe took Children Day choir to Fort Dodge for a day at Exposition Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Colebaugh
Lola Stoufe
Children's Day
Fort Dodge
Exposition’ Park
Nels’ Ryen
Norway
Egersund
Gilmore
W. S. Butler
Leigh. Butler
Tokyo
Japan
G. G. Butler
C. J. Morrison
Z. T. Carrol
Des Moines Township Woman's Club June Picnic Notes
The Des Moines Township Woman's Club held its annual June picnic on the Des Moines river near Timer Smith farm. A large crowd enjoyed lunch from picnic baskets as hostesses provided lemonade and coffee. A short business session followed with current events minutes read and approved, treasurer's report given, and a penmanship report highlighting student work. Plans for an ice cream social at D M T school June 23 were finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Woman's ‘Club
Smith
Jane Ralph
Woman’s Club
Lester Thorson
Scientist links soft lighting to fewer divorces
A scientist suggests gentle home lighting reduces divorce risk and notes soft words might help. He adds that men generally oppose women smoking and favor paying for their own cigarettes.
Worth-While 4-H Club Meeting At Evelyn Hovland Home
Worth-While 4-H Club met at Evelyn Hovland's home last Thursday with all but one member present. Demonstrations covered finishes and seams for undergarments and wageting while music memory selections were reviewed. The group planned a picnic at Ham Grove on June 28 at noon and mothers were invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Hovland
Marie Mel Ktinnon
Doris
Vaughn
Wilna DeWolf
Marjorie White
Evelyn Hovland
Louis Vaughn
Pocahontas County
Ham and eggs price sparks U.S. recognition question
A quip questions Russia’s chance at U.S. acknowledgment as American travelers face a $1.75 ham and eggs charge abroad. The remark contrasts hospitality costs with diplomatic prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
Do Not Faint Yet Pastor Leads Epworth League Meeting
The Humboldt Pocahontas laymen plan to join the service with a male quartet. Rev W A Wilkinson asks for a large attendance at the morning sermon Do Not Faint Yet. Evening worship at 8:00 pm features a special program and guest quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Humboldt and
Pocahontas
Virginia boy hit by car on Mallorg paving
Six year old Virgil, grandson of Mr and Mrs Roy of Des Moines, was struck by an automobile while playing on the paving near Primary No. 17 north of Mallorg. He was rushed to a Mallard physician with bruises to head and body. motorist uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirgill
Walter Cook
Automans
Mallorg
al Mallard
Virgil
Rob
Roy
Des Moines
Study Finds Distinguished Fathers Among Poets and Philosophers
Analysis of 214 leading poets and philosophers shows a pattern of notable paternal lineage. Researchers note a higher incidence of prominent fathers among influential writers and thinkers, suggesting heredity may influence creative achievement.
Special interest to men but the family will enjoy it
The note invites visitors to attend a show described as of special interest to men while stating the family will also find it enjoyable. It emphasizes a broad audience and a welcoming atmosphere for all.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flarriss
Thomaas
Rolfe
A. V. Graeber
Fords
Fleas & Son
Iowa
Stromberg Hatchery
Fort Dodge, Towa
Ames
Peg
Wood’s Hatchery
Rolfe, Iowa
W. P. McIntire
J. R. McIntire
Hampton
Franklin County
Mason City
Hampton High School
Frank Behrendsen
Gilmore City
Clifford Sandy
Loren Peake
Behrendsen
Raife
Bradgate
Leonard Seaman
Nan
Joyce Chinn
Seaman
Reque
Sunk Grove
F. K. Hawley
Laurens
Washington State
W. H. G. Saunders
Emmetsburg
Dea Moines
Garfield
Art’ Vaughn
Girta
John Witt
Turo
Jaycee
Yvonne
Dorthea Christensen
Ladies’ Aid Society
Nore
Ithe Society
Julius White
The
Aandaty
Woman's
Imhthodist Episcopal Church
Thompson Bros
R. G. Hunter
Skelgas
Lis
Underwriters
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!