Baptism of Matthew Joseph Jergens at St. Margaret's Church
Infant Matthew Joseph Jergens was baptized Sunday, June 23, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church with Father Murray officiating. Sponsors were Robert Jergens and Mrs. Charles McDaniel. A reception followed at the grandparents' home, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schott, with relatives from Ottosen West Bend Duncombe and Fort Dodge in attendance. Tuesday Club held a farewell coffee for Mrs. Fred McKim hosted by Mrs. Ellwood Olerich and a lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Joseph
Joe Jergens
St. Margaret's Catholic Church
Father Murray
Robert Jergens
Charles McDaniel
Matthew
Richard Schott
Howard Jergens
Ottosen
West Bend
Jim Schott
Duncombe
David Schott
Fort Dodge
Fred McKim
Ellwood Olerich
D. W. Duitscher
McKim
Sunset Hill residents honor birthday milestone
Out of town callers were Mr and Mrs Lawrence Quinsland of San Jose Calif The family of Marie Christen sen helped her celebrate her 79th birthday on June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Lawrence Quinsland
San Jose
Calif
Marie Christensen
Rodell Longs Surprised At New Humboldt Home
Mr and Mrs Rodell Long were surprised Friday evening when several couples visited their new Humboldt residence A tour of the home was given and a gift presented as the Longs prepare to move to Humboldt with guests including Mr and Mrs Everett Burns Mr and Mrs Harrison Roberts Mr and Mrs Lawrence Henderson Mr and Mrs Eldridge Kipfer Mr and Mrs Jerry Lapour Mr and Mrs Raymond Majorowicz and Mr and Mrs Sylvester Pease
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodell Long
Humboldt
Everett Burns
Harrison Roberts
Lawrence Henderson
Eldridge Kipfer
Jerry Lapour
Raymond Majorowicz
Sylvester Pease
Longs
Diederichs Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Leo and Ileene Diederich observed their 25th anniversary with an Open House in St. Margaret's parish hall on June 23. Daughters Diane Mary Ann and Karilyn hosted, with gifts by Mrs. Gene McCartan family and assistance from Mary Ann Karilyn in dining. Guests from multiple towns attended and a buffet supper followed at their home. The couple wed June 21, 1943 at St. Margaret's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Diederich
St. Margaret's Parish
Diane
Mary Ann
Karilyn
Diane Diederich
Gene McCartan
Owen Kliegl
Spencer
Dolores Stevenson
Fort Dodge
Kathy Kliegl
Karilyn Diederich
Waterville
Eagle Lake
Minn
Sioux Rapids
Des Moines
Pocahontas
Ottosen
Badger
Bradgate
Humboldt
Gilmore
City
Rolfe
Hospital Notes Include Releases and Critical Condition
Mrs. George J. Quennen was released Tuesday from Spencer hospital where she was a surgical patient. Raymond Boeckholt was moved from Pocahontas to Lutheran Hospital and remains in serious condition after two surgeries and pneumonia since entering Fort Dodge hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Qnnen
Spencer
Raymond Boeckholt
Pocahontas
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge Hospital
4 H News Garfield Gleaners Hold All Day Workshop
An all day workshop for the Garfield Gleaners was held at Rolfe Community School in the home ice room on Tuesday June 18. President Kathy Ripperger led the meeting with 12 members present. Demonstrations included How to Darn Socks by Carol Wiegert Washing Sweaters by Terry Vainreb and Now to Sew on Fasteners by Connie Ricklefs. Ellen Dee Toppe and Mrs Elmer Muller assisted with projects. Lunch was served by Carol Wiegert. Karen Ripperger reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Gleaners
Rolfe
Kathy Ripperger
Carol Wiegert
Terry Vainreb
Connie Ricklefs
Ellen Dee Toppe
Elmer Muller
Cadette Girl Scouts Camp at Camp Lakota near Dayton
Cadette Girl Scouts enjoyed two days and nights at Camp Lakota near Dayton with outdoor cooking on charcoal and wood. The group, led by Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Taylor, participated in Weather Badge work First Aid Emergency Preparedness and various activities. Jill Brinkman moderated a panel discussion. Attendees included Jill Brinkman Jann Brinkman Shari Feldman Barb Spencer Louise Gunderson Phyllis Howland Michele Pomerenko Jean Brinkman Lynn Robinson and accompanying leaders Debra and David Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadette
Camp Lakota
Dayton
Jill Brinkman
Jann Brinkman
Shari Feldman
Barb Spencer
Louise Gunderson
Phyllis Howland
Michele Pomerenko
Jean Brinkman
Lynn Robinson
Jerry Robinson
W. G. Taylor
Debra
David Robinson
Local social notes from Pocahontas and Fort Dodge events
Locals report Sunday visits in Pocahontas with Jim Sedlacek of the Good Samaritan Center and Mrs Clarence Johnson. Mrs Harold Mason of Mason City spent June 16 weekend with her mother Myrtle Stoute and attended the Sroufe family reunion at Loomis Park Fort Dodge with Clifford Slayton and Mrs Garth Sroufe and children. Mr and Mrs Jim Wolecek visited son’s family Robert Holecek Rodney and Irene in rural Ginville Minnesota. The Ron Caries family of Chicago spent weekend with John Cordes. Alvin Frees home hosts a cookout with Clarence Bendixen Jim Bendixen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Alexander
Pocahontas
Jim Sedlacek
Good Samaritan Center
Clarence Johnson
Harold Mason
Mason City
Myrtle Stoute
Clifford Slayton
Garth Sroufe
Sroufe
Loomis Park
Fort Dodge
Jim Wolecek
Community Socials Across Town and Nearby Visits
Family and friends from Emmetsburg Milford Mallard Plover and St Paul Minn gather for visits and baptisms. Attendees include the Kerns and Leeper families with extended relatives in Indianola and Cassville. Junior Girl Scout camping trip unfolds with Cindy Taylor as patrol leader. Synod meetings in Ames and local visits wrap the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Cook
Emmetsburg
Stanley Reinders
Milford
Henry Enger
Mallard
Earl Kerns
Plover
Harold Calligan
David Hartfock
Havelock
Minnie Hollenbeck
Mary Lou
Guy Kerns
Cleve Kerns
Jeffrey
Kenton Kerns
St. Paul
Minn
Steven Eric
R. A. Leeper
Indianola
Wesley Peterson
Leeper
Carlene Murray
Cindy Taylor
Camp Little Cloud
Dubuque
Iowa
Mayme Shimon
Christine Miller
Bradgate
Cassville
Wisco
Herschel Chapman
Hampton
Hattie Chapman
Richard Peterson
Martin Peterson
Willow Lake
S. Dak
Peterson
Elizabeth Osher
Oelwein
W. G. Taylor
Dallas Johnson
Wm. Fisher
Arlo Ives
Memorial Union
Ames
Vern Nelson
Fort Dodge
Fay Wax
Nelson
Wanda Srouse
Judy Smith
Mutual of Omaha and United of Omaha Office Position
A listing notes a position at the Home Office of Mutual of Omaha and United of Omaha. It outlines duties and requirements and identifies the employer as the Omaha based insurance groups. The posting mentions centralized office operations and career opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual of Omaha
United of Omaha
Local Social Roundup At Granger Humboldt And Altona
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Miler and family dined with his parents in Granger and with her parents in Altoona. Esther Curry and Marguerite Bradbury joined a Humboldt coffee honoring Rhoda Martins and Marion Kendall. Herman Bleich hosted Leslie’s ninth birthday with five guests. The Exchange Club met at Marguerite Bradbury’s home with members including Abbie Olson and others. Leola Wallace attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Miler
Clarence Miller
Granger
M. J
Altoona
Esther Curry
Marguerite Bradbury
Vincie Cook
Humboldt
Rhoda Martins
Phoenix
Ariz
Marion Kendall
Sebastopol
Calif
Herman Bleich
Leslie
Kirk Tellier
Brent Seward
Dale Jensen
Gary Pedersen
Tom Gregory
Exchange Club
Abbie Olson
Howard Whipple
Henry Junkman
Glenn Tubbs
Edna Madsen
Glenn Nelson
Humboldt Class of 1948 Reunion At Johnny's Steak Harbor
Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Malcom Helvick attended the Humboldt Class of 1948 reunion at Johnny's Steak Harbor in Humboldt. The note lists several Sunday dinner guests for Mrs Inga McCreary and various coffee guests and birthdays. It also mentions Edna Marchant on a Two Weeks Tour with Julia Meinking from Aurelia and a Mexico tour, plus multiple small social visits and dinners across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcom Helvick
Humboldt
Johnny’s Steak Harbor
Bradley Gross
Shelly
Patty
Sheldon
Wayne Snider
Kathy
Williamsburg
Lena Knutson
Inga McCreary
McCreary
Leonard Lanus
Stanley Madsen
Edward Behnkendorf
Robert Lanus
Madsen
Edna Marchant
Julia Meinking
Aurelia
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Raymond Bond
Mexico
Stanley Benjamin
Ole Doeringsfeld
Gilmore City
Darrel Sherman
Callender
Fred Benjamin
Richard Benjamin
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Matthew J. Jergens
St. Margaret's
Sunset Hill “Manor
Rodell Longs
Leo Diederichs
E. H. Weiland
Rolfe, Iowa
Wolverine
Action
Wood
Family Store
Powers- “Farner Puncral Home
Jerry Turner
Tyrnanny
Hell
Thomas Peine
Bradgate News
Merle Halsrud
Judy
Marie Benjamin
Martin Larsen
Eagle Grove
Harold Hemerson
Phyllis Telfer
New Business
Donna's Antiques
White Jewelry Store
Donna Sherrill
Variety Store
Municipal Natural Gas Service
Connec
Tion
Office
Town
I. the Undersigned
Rolfe Town Council
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