Obituary for John C. Orwig of Gilmore City
John Clayton Orwig born September 7, 1871 in Stark County Illinois died February 18 at age 74 in Gilmore City after a brief illness. He lived on a Lizard Township farm, married Louise Steckelberg in 1901, had three children, and is survived by three brothers and twelve grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clayton Orwig
Stark County
Illinois
Sylvester and
Rebecca German Orwig
Lizard Township
Louise Mathilda Steckelberg
Orwig
Gilmore City
Mr. Orwig
Dave
Storm Lake
Milton
Toulon
Ill
Charles
California
Herman
Florence) Janssen
Sylvester
Chariton, Ia
Francis
Rolfe
Rolfe Local News Highlights College Honor and Birth Announcements
Rolfe’s Lowell Therson named to Tomahawk national service honorary among 32 sophomores chosen for college involvement. Kevin John Meredith, born Feb 14 to Claude and Darlene Meredith of Milan, Minn., weighs five pounds eight and a half ounces. Nancy Carol Lehnus active at Morningside College. Carol majoring in elementary teaching. Robert Puff pledged to Delta Sigma Phi at Morningside College. majoring in physical education. Franklin Major owiccz and family visit Bel l ingrath Gardens Mobile Alabama Feb 18. Leon F. Arndt and Lloyd Cox drawn in Rolfe Lucky Day. Cox claims $50 prize. next week another drawing. Linda Kay Knudsen born Feb 11 at Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge. granddaughter to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Knudsen and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Camper. Don Sinek and Mrs. Jack Landvig of Iowa City visit for parents’ anniversary. Jack unable to attend due to school duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Meredith
Milan
Minn
Kevin John
Meredith
Darlene Dixon
Rolfe
Merediths
Nancy
Paul Knudsen
Humboldt
Linda Kay
Lutheran Hospital, Fort Dodge
Chris Knudsen
Claude Camper
Iowa GOP Women to Attend National Spring Conference
Mrs Barbara Olerich is among 18 Iowa GOP women invited to the Republican Women's National Spring Conference March 5 6 and 7 at the Statler hotel Washington D C announced by Mrs Enid Robinson Hampton vice chairman and Iowa delegation chair Sp Jean Davis spent leave in Innsbruck Austria tried skiing and enjoyed it Mr and Mrs Deane Gunderson moved to a new nine room two story home near Rolfe constructed by Long Bros of Rolfe Mr and Mrs B Chapman traveled to Tampa Fla with sisters Kathryn Miller and Ferne Zimmerman plus Fort Benning visit. A four pound pink grapefruit from Tampa was among souvenirs. Also notices of local sales scouts church groups and auxiliary meetings.
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Barbara Olerich
G.O.P
Iowa
Statler Hotel
Washington, D. C
Enid Robinson
Hampton
Republican State Central Committee
Deane Gunderson
Long Bros. of
Rolfe
B. Chapman
Tampa
Fla
Chapman
Kathryn Miller
Ferne Zimmerman
Indianapolis
Ind
Miler
Chapmans Vis
Community chili supper March 8 at Methodist church
Members of the Senior and Junior M Y F plan a chili supper in the church parlors on March 8 starting at 5 p.m. Menu includes chili chicken and biscuits pie cake milk and coffee. Public invited. Read the Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Two Icy Road Crashes Reported in Pocahontas County
County sheriff investigators report two Friday accidents caused by ice. Irvin Strand 26 of Newell lost control on an icy viaduct west of Fonda, his Farmers Coop cream truck rolled but he was unhurt with about 500 dollars in damage. Fern McGarry of Pocahontas lost control on Highway 3 east of Pocahontas, car tipped over in ditch with about 200 dollars damage. she was uninjured. Deputy S S Davidson and Sheriff Kenneth Richardson investigated.
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Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Highway 3
McGarry
Kenneth Richardson
Family of the Month program merchants thanked
The Rev. O. M. McQuary and family express sincere appreciation to merchants who contributed gifts for the Family of the Month program. They state the gifts are at their home for viewing by anyone who calls and praise the friendly goodwill and fun generated by the experience, noting the value of the gifts matches the merchandise received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. McQuary
Anniversary Thanks From the Sinek Family
The Sinek family expresses heartfelt thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for cards gifts and calls that made their anniversary a happy day at their home. Mr and Mrs Leon Sinek.
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Leon Sinek
Laurens Defeats Rockets In Tight Tourney Night
The Rolfe Rockets drop a 26 24 decision to Laurens in a league game, marking their fifth loss of the season by a total 11 points. Pat Calligan led with 13 points as Gary Wolfe added 22, Rockets shooting 20 percent.
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Rolfe Rockets
Wings
Laurens
Rockets
Pat Calligan
Pocahontas
Gary Wolfe
Rocket
Havelock
Wolfe Rockets
Rolfe
Wolfe
Calligan
Thank You Note From Knudsen Family
Acknowledges relatives and friends for cards gifts and flowers received while in the hospital at Fort Dodge and after returning home. Signed by Mrs Paul Knudsen and Linda Kay.
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Fort Dodge
Paul Knudsen
Linda Kay
Opening Day thanks and circle meeting notices
Fay Wax expresses gratitude for help on Opening Day and for flowers from local businessmen. Circles of the Methodist Church list March 7 meetings by group and hostesses. Pocahontas County Volunteer Fire Department officers are invited to a four day firemanship course in Laurens on March 7 8 14 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Wax
Pocahontas County
Fire Department
Laurens
Wanted Paperhanging and Painting Help
Help wanted for paperhanging painting and general repair work. John Tiernan contact phone 280M. 51-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tiernan
Rolfe Progressive Club Meeting Led by Pauline Bentz
Rolfe Progressive Club schedules a March 6 gathering with Vivian Struthers present. Pauline Bentz will deliver an immunization program. Members will answer roll call with health hint responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Progressive Club
Vivian Struthers
Pauline Bentz
Climax Grain & Feed Open House Slated for March 10
Arrow reports the annual open house for Climax Grain & Feed Company will be held Saturday, March 10. Details on exhibits and activities are promised in next week’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Climax Grain & Feed Co
Climax Grain & Feed Company
Agrico and VC
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John C. Orwig
Rolfe Local News
Lowell Therson
Town State College
Tomahawk
National Independent Service Honorary
Carol Lehnus
Ben Lehnus
Kappa Pi Alpha
Morningside College
Carol
Robert Puff
Delta Sigma Phi
Bob
Franklin Majorowiccz
Bellingrath Gardens
Bellingrath
Mobile
Ala
Leon F. Arndt
Lloyd Cox
Mr. Cox
Don Sinek
Jack Landvig
Iowa City
Jack
Shade
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Paints
Steeves
Rickard’s Hardware
Jean Davis
Heidelberg
Germany
Innsbruck
Austria
Big Apple Pottery
Rolfe Dry Goods
Bates
Amvets
Iowa Electric Light & Power Co
Emmett Stallcup
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Woodrow Otto
Wsleas
Webb's Drug Store
Rolfe and
Rachel
R. D. Dixon
Rebecca
Ruth
D. J. Spencer
August Nielsen
Will Farrow
Melvin
Robert Pedersen
Carl Brinkman
Humboldt Rendering Company
A. M. Simonson
DeElda Gunderson
Dairymen
Webb
Spirit
Marshall Otto
Hampshire
Electrolux
Joe Anderson
Elm Ave W
Fred F. Goodchild
Mallard
W. H. Howani
Elna
Necchi
Brothers Automatic
Royal
General Electric
Universal
Eureka Vacuum Cleaners
Kreal Sewing Machine
Joe Lehman
Elna and
Necchi Sewing Center
Kreul
Pocahontas, Iowa
Rolfe, Iowa
H. G. Schoon
M. J. Brook
Elmer Bishop
Grant St
Elmer A. Ducommun
Firkins Supply Store
Foxhill, Inc
Victor Smith
Emmetsburg, Ia
Beckord’s Hatchery
Just
Snowdon
Warners
Warners Girdles
Archie and
Teen Phillips
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