Havelock News Reports Social Mix at Joliffe Event
A community gathering at the Joliffe home featured dinner, visiting guests including Mrs. Robert Joliffe and Mrs. Farnest Hitgers, with gifts of traveling prizes and a group from the Speer home party. Jerry Cole completed a course in Chillicothe Missouri and plans further geography study with Will Randolph. Others from Fonda and Crotty families attended, sharing meals and conversations.
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Pam
Peenard Crotey
Richard Dierom Crotty
Farnest Hitgers
James Cain
John Crotty
Will Speer
Speer
Jerry Cole
Chillicothe
Will Randolph
Ami
Harold Groth
Harry Groth
Linda Martin
Fonda
Willis Speer
Delegates Attend Spring Legion Conference in Des Moines
Mr and Mrs Charles Mankle and Mr and Mrs Frank Ralle travel to Des Moines for the spring conference of the American Legion Au nelio at the Fort Des Moines hotel where the ladies serve as delegates.
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Charles Mankle
Frank Ralle
Des Moines
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American Legion Aunelio
Fort Des Moines
Unclear Event Amid Erratic OCR From Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR yields a jumble of names and places including California and Pocahottitis references. Mentions a girl named Narcy Jeanne and a play titled Really Ann Finds Herself. Mentions meetings, music pupils, and a residence near a station with scattered personal notes and event hints.
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Richard Henderson
California
Tray Henderson
Bas
Narcy Jeanne
Pheily
Uantif Diex
Bu Sisters
Pocahontas junior high to vote in upcoming tourney
The local junior high team plans to vote to enter the Pocahontas tournament this week as community members recount last week's sectional showings in Laurens. Mrs Gill and others accompanied juniors to Pocahontas for dental work while Lee Stover visited relatives.
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Ware
Pocahontas
Palmer
John Hattebere
Johavs
May
Viola Nabe
City Holds Annual Serial Election and Bond Vote
The annual election will elect city directors and a one year treasurer. A special vote on bonds is set for March 24 at the city hall to raise 86.00 for a new gym and remodel existing facilities. U S Vance, longtime schools head and publisher of the Havelock Item, recently passed away with burial at Washington Cemetery.
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Fanothies
Cos. Barth
Frank Kirby
Maron
Eetty Hall
Beckord
Uniform Enfranchise Age Bill Seeks Kindergarten Entry Date
A bill before the Town legislature aims to set a uniform entrance age for kindergarten and first grade to protect five year olds from premature schooling. The measure would define the legal school age and clarify whether five years is sufficient for kindergarten entry, amid varying state standards and local practices.
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Obituary for Gertie Aden of Pocahontas County
Mrs. Gertie Aden 74 died February 20 after a three week illness from pneumonia complications. Services were held February 25 at her home and St. Peter's Lutheran church with burial in Summit Hill cemetery. Survived by six children and two brothers. Her husband Remer Aden died in 1986. Her family and community observed her life and noted related anniversaries and local hospital events.
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St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Gertie Aden
H. Foege
Summit Hill Cemetery
Mes
Aden
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Germany
United States
Remer Aden
Antil
Amna
John
Amon
Nenao
Hes Pighusen
Gilmore City
Mare
Cosi Camper
Rolfe
Charles
Poerthontas
Eddig
Foie
Henry Kore
Poeahontas
Harur Krass
Man
Phoenix club meets at Parker home on hobbies study
The Phe Phoenix club gathered at Mrs. Kathryn Parker’s home in Poca Pocahontas County on February 23 for a regular meeting. Mrs. Parker, the county recorder, spoke on the origin of the recorder’s office and gave a lesson on Irish Belleek china pieces. Birthday honors followed for Mrs. Be Hronek, who observed her Sth birthday, with a white cake baked by Mrs. eC Lindeman.
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Phe Phoenix Club
Kathryn Parker
Parker
Pocahontas County Recorder
Recorder
Mes
Be. Hronek
Uven
Lindeman
Hronek
Pheenis Ctube
Pocabentus
Tendel Ralston
Pes Moines Sas Hot PE
Unclear OCR Text From Local Page
Fragmentary readable lines reference Poland China pigs and 4 H club work. It mentions a sale and a sword made on record rock basis. Roy is a member of the Pahe Doosters 4 H club and plans to purchase a project.
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Roy
Life expectancy figures from 1946 report by vital statistics office
The National Office of Vital Statistics released a 1946 life expectancy analysis noting average lifespans and demographic patterns. The report highlights longevity trends, age distributions, and implications for public health planning.
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National Office of Vital Statistics
Life expectancy shifts over two centuries
A note contrasts a modern white male aged 65 and a woman aged 70 with historical data from 1816 showing life expectancy around 40 years. The contrast highlights rising longevity over time.
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