Red Cross Nursing Course Training Completed at Plover
Nineteen women finished the Red Cross nursing course taught by Evelyn H Butler R N at the Presbyterian church last Wednesday afternoon. A lunch followed the final session and a money gift was given to Mrs Butler. The program included three all day meetings and a pot luck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Red Cross
Evelyn H. Butler
R.N
Sesson
T. P. Comer
Haymond Henderson
Butler
Presbyterian Church
Anna Pollock
C. E. Eppelsheimer
J. H. Bucher
Gerald Foust
C. E. Miller
Cleb. VanAlstine
Earl Guess
W. S. Hendricks
Raymond Henderson
Charles Lehnus
Ree Fisher
Charles McFadden
Glenn Forsythe
Bill Hough
George Arnold
Kathryn Manson
Earl Firkins
T. Comer
Russell Stowell
Farewell Party Honors Local Families and Visitors
Neighbors held a farewell party at the Ridotto last Tuesday for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gaskill and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Bell. The event featured dancing and cards and gifts. The Bell and Gaskill families moved to farms near Ayrshire and Graettinger respectively. Visitors included Mrs. Ernest Langfitt Jr. from Des Moines, while Ernest serves at Fort Bragg. Mrs. Paul Kerns hosted a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Merle Bell. Other local residents hosted guests and traveled to nearby towns over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gaskill
Merle Bell
Ridotto
Wend
Local social notes span weddings tours and arrivals
A long list of community events fills the page including golden wedding anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hauswirth in Havelock and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Majorowicz in Rolfe. Military news notes Raymond Cassell’s officer commission at Fort Benning and several visits among families in Emmetsburg Havelock Sac City and Des Moines. A shower for Lt. Richard DuBois is announced and residents travel between Humboldt Dumont Clarion Ottumwa Ringsted and Badger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard DuBois
Joe Vavrika
Havelock
George Shaw
Leslie Prichard
Jenny Lou
Dorede
Guy Barker
J. H. Bucher
Frank Marcus
Ringsted
Mildred Sessler
Dumont
Carl Knapp
St. Petersburg
Fla
B. HE. Poundstone
Peter and Jerry
H. E. Poundstone
Clarion
Raymond Dixon
Ottumwa
Plover Methodist Church Announces Week of Dedication
The Plover Methodist Church under Pastor Robert A Grigsby observes a week of dedication. The Lord s Supper will be observed Sunday as a climax. Offerings are invited and envelopes should include names. Catechism class meets Saturday at the parsonage 2 30. Youth Fellowship gathers Sunday at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Methodist Church
Robert A. Grigsby
Plover Presbyterian Church Sets Schedule for Worship and Classes
Pastor Rev. G F Butler leads Sunday school at 10 a.m and worship at 11 15 a.m. A church membership class begins Saturday at 2 p.m for youths 12 and up, meeting every Saturday through Master. Adults seeking membership may confer with the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Presbyterian Church
G. F. Butler
Community notices and obituaries mix in a unclear late item
A garbled column lists names and social events inclinations such as farewell parties, sales, and family gatherings. It mentions Mrs Paul Robinson, Mr and Mrs Jennings, and various local households, with an unresolved closing sale and moves to South Dakota. The text also references a religious theme and scattered references to dates, places, and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Sas
Dakiotg
Will
Obingon Place
Eldon
Hani
Paul Robinson
Thur At
Vixon
L. Jennings
Uy Benge
Mis
Jennings
Pauil Robinson
Local Social Roundup Accounts Visits and Travel
Miss Lorraine Mart of Brady's Fort Dodge visited Sun day in the P. J. Mart home. Miss Betty Reiter of Mercy hospital Fort Dodge was a Sunday guest in the Roy Reiter home. Park Kauffman from Ankeny visited from Friday night to Monday with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Drobney and Miss Isabelle Kopriva of Omaha stayed with their parents. Miss Grace Strathman from Des Moines visited her parents. she is secretary to Senator A. J. Shaw. Mrs. Al Chase of Des Moines spent the week with her parents. Mr. Chase has been reassigned from the U S signal corps to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Langfitt, Jr
Des Moines
Ward Sharp
Ernest
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Paul Kerns
Merle Bell
W. D. Heathman
Ortonville
Minn
Lorraine Mart
Brady’s
Fort Dodge
P. J. Mart
Betty Reiter
Mercy Hospital
Roy Reiter
Park Kauffman
Ordinance Plant
Ankeny
Clayton Drobney
Isabelle Kopriva
Omaha
A. J. Drobney
John Kopriva
Grace Strathman
F. J. Strathman
Miss Strathman
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
al Chase
Charles Battershell
Chase
U. S. Signal Corps
Washington, . c
Gerald N. Strathman
F. J. ,Strathman
Army Air Force
Tyndall Field
Army
Sgt. Strathman
Commercial State Bank
Dale Myers
East Boston
Mass
Ralph Myers
E. C. Kepler
Rosemary
Greene
Ensign Edward C. Kepler
East Coast
Fred Rassler
Mountain Lake
John Christoffer
Doyle Filloon
Signal Corps School
Russell Filloon
Boulder
Colorado
C. T. Hughes
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Betty
Kathryn Ann
D. A. Mitchell
Bill Hronek
Senate
Myr
Clark
Ron ‘Lée Jarvis
Peggy Christensen
Donnai Nielsei
Berenice Larson
Desh ‘Moinks
Ak Ha Vre
Boiridrd
Jacobs
Verna Holt
injOttasens
Patty Jacobs
Rossie Jacobs
Ring Beardr
James “Burris
Bert Burriajia
Dorothy Law
bin Business College
Forth Dodge
Burt
Laws Annice Bonde
LaVon
Ddiley
Fort ‘Dodge
Harley Knutson ‘and Sons
Humboldt
Jack Niemeir
Bobby
Jeannette Curry
Recital and Meeting Notes at Sacred Heart School
Social time followed a meeting with Mrs. J F OBrien and listed attendees. Refreshments were provided by a committee including Mrs Hynish Mrs J J Ryan Mrs Frank Miller Miss Jane Quinn and Miss Veronica Monaghan. Officers to be elected at March meeting. Sacred Heart school piano and vocal pupils performed a Friday recital with second graders singing America and God Bless America accompanied by Grace Schools and Mary Ann Schroeder respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. O’brien
John Nedved
Hynish
J. J. Ryan
Frank Miller
Jane Quinn
Veronica Monaghan
Sacred Heart School
Grace Schools
Mary Ann Schroeder
Miss Beulah Bower Guests of Ames TT Troupe
National TT T society president Miss Beulah Bower of Ames visited the local AH chapter Friday afternoon. She attended a luncheon at the Lindeman dining room with Mrs. I W Greenlief Fort Dodge unit president, then toured the home of Mrs. George Stockdale, the local president. Mrs Carl Wilson of Des Moines formerly Pocahontas was inducted into the WAAC at Fort Des Moines February 21. Her husband serves in the army at Fort Francis E Warren Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Bower
Ames
T.T.T. Society
I. W. Greenlief
Fort Dodge
Lindeman
George Stockdale
Carl Wilson
Des Moines
Pocahontas
WAAC
Fort Des Moines
Army
Fort Francis E. Warren
Wyo
Veterans Rejoin Homes After Army Discharges
John H. Collman of Pocahontas and John F. Klocke discharged after service for 38 year jaw injury return home. Collman resumes tank truck sales at Ike's service in Pocahontas while Klocke, from Camp Haan California, will work on Frank Kopriva farm. Gerald N. Strathman promoted to staff sergeant and earns silver wings at Tyndall Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Collman
John F. Klocke
U. S. Army
Jaw
Collman
Pocahontas
Sheppard Field
Texas
Ike
Klocko
Camp Haan
Calif
Frank Kopriva
Local News Briefs From Town and Military Updates
Senator and Mrs A J Shaw returned home for legislature recess. Mae A Lynch county representative also at home. T J Quinlan moved to Goodyear house. Musser house rented by Verle Hudek. Private Raymond Harrold Marine Corps graduated at Navy Pier Chicago. P J Harrold reports son Corporal Adrian Harrold missing in action since January. in service since February 5 1941 and had not heard from them for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Quinlan
Goodyear
Musser
Verle Hudek
Raymond Harrold
Marine Corps
P. J. Harrold
Marine Aviation
Navy Pier
Chicago
Adrian Harrold
U. S. Army
Navy sailor returns home on furlough after training
Dale Harrold of the U S navy, son of Mr and Mrs P J Harrold, spent a furlough at home after completing boat training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. He entered the navy December 11. Guests at the Harrold home included relatives from Laurens Clare and local families. A series of social events followed including dinners and a luncheon in honor of Mrs Harold Miller. Anton Hronek underwent a minor operation January 22 at the Iowa City hospital and will be a patient there for two to three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Harrold
U. S. Navy
P. J. Harrold
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Navy
Harrold
Francis Harrold
Laurens
Don Kreebs
Clare
L. E. Eckerson
4.C.c.r
Clarence Groff
Harold Miller
Lindeman
M. Hudson
Local Motorist Tumbles Down Embankment in Snow
Fred Schoenfeld of near Ida Grove lost control of his car when wheels stuck in crusted snow. The vehicle plunged down a 20 foot embankment. He crawled from the back seat and found no broken bones though his nose was skinned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schoenfeld
Ida Grove
Fred
St John Society Discussion and Prizes At February Meeting
At the St John Society in Arecourt the regular February 25 meeting at P G Hynis's home decided to purchase another War Bond and donate 2.50 to the votary book campaign. The rosary was recited for the boys and a card game followed with Miss Florence School winning the high score prize. Mrs H B Eike received the consolation prize and Mrs Anna Peterson won the draw prize with guests present.
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St. John v
Arecourt
W.C
His. P
Presentation of student nurses at Rialto theater
A February 24 event at the Rialto showcased student nurses led by Mrs Lloyd Robinson of Pocahontas. After the film a talk on Be a Nurse was given by W Brinkman of Pocahontas and M Beck of Remsenwis. Local visitors included Mr Beck and his wife, plus Mrs Clarence Frank visiting Mrs Clarence Groff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto Theater
Lloyd: Robinson
Pocahontas
Iby
W. Brinkman
M. Beck
Remsenwis
Herbert
Clarence Frank
Clarence Groff
Friendly Circle and social notices fill Bradgate page
The Bradgate News lists Friendly Circle meetings at Mrs C Brandhoij and Mrs W Larson hosts, a youth fellowship gathering in the evening, and a park party honoring Mrs J Niemeir. Local families attend weddings, visits, and weekend trips, with residents traveling to Des Moines and Omaha for events and college affiliations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Ali Sellquist
J. ‘Niemeir
Omaha
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Alome
Evelyn H. Butler, RN
Shoolhouse
Max Waylor
County Agricultural
West Bend
Plaver
Harvey Thompson
Barbara of
F. B. Dixon
A. W. Hess
John Gem- Siler
Donna Dean
Ora Alberts
American Legion Auxiliary
Edwin Grove
Sheldon
Earl Grove
Nancy
James Grove
Spencer
Bob Winters
O. E. Lehnus
A. J. Epplesheimer
Mirs
Joseph Hauswirth
George Smith
Rolfe
Frank Majorowicz
Raymond Cassell
W. H. Cassel
Fort Benning
Joe Arnold
Wilna Henderson
W. H. Henderson
W. R. Tier
H. C. Orton
Sac City
A. G. Heathman
Florence Webbink
L.T.C
Cedar Falls
Henry Webbink
May Bruner
Gid Goodmanson
Emmetsburg
F. &. Broadwell
Ellwood Garlock
Mallard
L. E. Garlock
R. A. Grigsby
Ben Lehnus
Men’s Brotherhood
Methodist Church
Ayrshire
Sigrid Simonson
Fred McKim
Margaret McKim
Roger Heathman
Everett Holcombe
George Oakland
Badger
T. §. Clark
Bradgate
B. E. Poundstone
Walter
Pat
Mem “de Bigast Seere
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Pene Uy
Grier Cliff College, HY
Skes
Sask Hem Fane
Pocahontas News
Mae A. Lynch
Bradgate News
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Brandhoij
Knutson
Séryad
W. Larson
Buers
J. F. Hynilg
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