Pocahontas County Supervisors Meet In Regular Session 1941
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors met February 18, 1941 in regular session. Actions included deferring Allen Road petition until March 18, canceling delinquent taxes on Lot 17 Block 8 Jarvis add Havelock, and authorizing the chair to sign a deed transferring lots to Mavelock. The county treasurer’s settlement for 1940 was approved with balance on hand of 415,727.46. A road district establishment resolution listed districts 242 through 273. Numerous claims across county funds were audited and allowed, including payments to H. Rude, O. Young, J. Jensen, county officials, suppliers, and service providers. The board adjourned to March 4, 1941.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Poca- Ghentas
E. A. Rude
O. F. Young
Clarence Jen- Men
Allen Road
Mame
Jarvis
Inc. Havelock
Inc. Wravelock
Mavelock
F. Carlson
Pocahontas County
Jensen
Young
Rude
Ths
Weeshontas County
HA. Rude
F. Young
Wiarence Jensen
Viola F. McCartan
Ames Moehrl
Alice Cole
Minnie Pascal
Wilbert Kapsch
W. Gilchrist
Boise Arrow
Orog
Baker Paper Co
Wschar and Chambers
World Book Co
Metropolitan Supply Co
Eee Shannon Typewriter Co
Remington Rand, Inc
Rice Wunce Heven Mutual Ins. Co
Walvin Stoner
Madsen
Yacahontas Lumber
John H. Kleen
Dsc
Padmer Press
Almer Press
Salmer Press
Loraine Edstrand
Geo. W. Anderson
Stu O. R. Rankin
Roz
G. A. Johnson
Gxart
W. Linnan
Yances Davidson
H. Kemis
Dtzeane Fund
Bladsen
Mdse
Mittchell Grocery
Socahontas Lumber Store
Heats Implement Co
W. Stahly
Hewa Mutual Tornado Ins
J. D. Adams Co
Clifford Birt Garage
Weneke Motor Co
Central States
Elec. Co
C. Motor Co
Fox hunter shoots tree-climbing fox in crow nest
Raymond Haag of Summer shot a red fox that had climbed a tree into a crow’s nest and claimed the bounty. The incident shows a local hunter's actions after the animal was spotted in an unusual location.
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Red Fox
Raymond Haag
Haag
Influenza Deaths Rise in Iowa in 1940 Outbreak
Iowa health officials released tentative January influenza death totals and said overall cases this year far exceed 1940 levels. January deaths reached 103 with many pneumonia linked. February totals neared 60 daily case reports, 3,269 cases year to date versus 267 last year. Officials urged bed rest at early signs and early sputum typing to guide pneumonia treatment.
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Iowa State Department of Health
Fire prevented by extinguisher at Sioux Center school
Oil rags near spontaneous combustion sparked a small fire at the Sioux Center school house but was put out by an automatic fire extinguisher found by the janitors.
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Sioux Center
Man Pulls Self From Mississippi After Ice Truck Breaks Through
A man forced to jump from a truck broke through the ice on the Mississippi at Clayton last week. He slipped from the ice cake into the water but managed to pull himself out as the ice laden vehicle sank or remained partly afloat.
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Mississippi
Clayton
Rowland
Mugsie the Coker Spaniel Goes for Afternoon Coca Cola
Ray Stump of New Sharon shares that his spaniel Mugsie drinks a daily Coca Cola each afternoon with the dog held by Mrs. Stump for steadying. Windy, icy conditions powered ice boats to speeds over 60 mph on Lake View. Three Maquoketa families mourn the loss of beloved pet dogs poisoned in the same neighborhood.
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Ray Stump
New Sharon
Mascot cat causes ruckus at firehouse visit
Chester the Pup Mac Tavish and the narrator visit a firehouse and encounter a tough gray one eyed tom cat mascot. The cat allegedly refuses milk, drinks beer, and triggers a wild chase through the captain’s desk and sleeping quarters before Pat Duffy ejects them with a fire extinguisher.
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Mac Tavish
Mac
Pat Duffy
Western
Union
Medicinal Plants Boosted at Town University
University of Town grows vigorous plants with medicinal properties as war cut supplies. Pharmacy officials work with belladonna sourced from Bulgaria and Central Europe. Iowa hydraulics lab develops fish friendly dam with minimal water speed, testing saw 19 000 fish pass including a 33 inch 25 pound catfish.
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University of Town
Pharmacy College
Bulgaria
University, of Iowa
Hydraulics Laboratory
Pocahontas 4 H Basketball Tourney Planned
The Pocahontas boys 4 H club basketball tournament is planned for March 17 1819 at the Fonda high school gym. A 4 H committee and Dr W H Dennison coordinate details with a referees list including Ray Daniels Ardy Strauss and Morris Fitzgerald. First round matchups list Sherman Square Sporters vs Cedar Feeders D M T Boosters vs Dover Dominators Swan Lake Cummins club vs Powhatan Pushers Garfield Hustlers vs Marlis Minutemen. Opening game set for Monday March 17 at 6 30 PM.
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Pocahontas
Fonda High School
W. H. Dennison
Fonda Business Men’s Club
Ray Daniels
Fonda Public Schools
Ardy Strauss
Clare Catholic School
Morris Fitzgerald
Fonda Catholic School
Sherman Square Sporters
Cedar Feeders
D. M. T. Boosters
Dover Dominators
Swan Lake Cummins Club
Powhatan Pushers
Arfield Hustlers
Marlis Minutemen
Farm relocations shift families around Rolfe area
Moves continue around Rolfe with Mrs Atkinson leaving the Wiegman farm for Pocahontas and the Atkinson boys set to farm the old Wiegman place. Elmer Faux family moves to Brinkman farm while Clifford Jones relocates to Dr Beam place.
Local Families Relocate Homes and Farms Nearby
Residents moved within the area as the Curtis Jones and McIntire households occupied new local homes. The Moultons left a south farm for town while the Hudsons took the vacated Moulton farm. Ed Torkelson moved onto the Brinkman south farm, vacated by Crouse, and the McNaughtons moved to the Brinlong farm formerly held by Heisterman.
Basketball season recap and top scorers listed
Opponents record shows 16 wins and 8 losses. Individual leaders include Don Cornwell with 160 points, Rickard with 149 points, and G. Smith with 189 points.
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Don Cornwell
Rickard
G. Smith
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Ray Farlow
Fullerton Lumber Co
Coke - Humboldt Fence and Supply Co
Andy Henricksen
John Kleen
Alfred Mess
F. S. Norton and Son
J. F. O’brien
Pocahontas Lumber Store
Pocahontas Auto
Royal “400” Oil Co
Rolfe Auto Co
Sieg Fort Dodge Co
C. E. Schulz
Mator
Geo
Robert Sell
John P. Anderson
W. E. Boles
L. G. Schonberger
Marvin Kruchten
Hugh Huston
F. BE. Calkins
Matt Fitzgerald
Marl. Leith
Russell Filloon
R. D. Farlow
John Hess
Geo. W. Johnson
H. Cavanaugh
B. R Wiemers
F. E. Calkins
Fred E. McKim
R. M. Love
Robert Williams
Francis Teeter
Pane Funds
Henry Buck
Tage
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Fuller White
L. Leserman
J. H. Hovenden
D. E. Walters
Emmetsburg Hospital
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Augusta Smith
Irene Lanus
Joe Barrett
Teresa Davy
W. A. Kelley
Cora Lind
Battershell Grocery
B. F. Barber
Carey Dairy
Coyles Grocery
Eikenberry
Fisher and Thornton
Hammes Shoe Store
Haynes Cash Grocery
C. M. Heflin
M. Hakes and Son
I. G. A. Store
Kaplan Food Market
Kermit Cran Grocery
Lakin and Lakin
H. B. Moulton
Mitchell Grocery
Mullen Grocery
Madsen Grocery
Opal Food Store
Pocahontas Dairy
Robinson
Abbeville
France
Chicago
Herald-American
J. W. Bunker
Winterset
West Palm Beach
Bib Scott
Winona
Minn
Ridgeway
Rome
Red Oak High School
Clarence Behrens
Behrens
Roy Rowland
Garnavillo Trucker
FORD
Pocahontas Auto Co
Pocahontas, Iowa
Lake View
Chester the Pup
Swea
Lundquist
Koamsdale
Faguland
A. Anderson
L. Larson
H. Larson
E. Anderson Rolfe
D. Cornwell
F G. Smith
J. Smith
Patterson
el Buechle
R. Smith
Livermore
Rolfe
Laurens
Gowrie
S. H. Pocahont
Swea City
Twin Lakes
Manson
Albert City
Lohrville
Fonda
Plover
Humboldt
Lake City
Everly
Lieslaitae
Valve-In-Head
Rolfe Auto Company
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