March Ambitions Stir Iowa Legislature And Rail Merger
A March mood sets in as Iowa lawmakers resume work amid debated liquor taxes and farm aid bills. The proposed three way hard liquor fight pits state control, dry factions, and private sale advocates, while a rail merger reshapes service routes through Des Moines. Representatives Alech and Moore faced questions over liquor commission probes, revealing Sioux City’s persistent liquor culture.
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Alech
Plymouth County
Moore
Woodbury County
Liquor Commission
Sioux City
Des Moines
Iowa
Rolfe Local News Highlights Weekend Visits and Meetings
Local residents report weekend visits including the Brewster family in Laurens and the Shriner family in West Bend. Farmers Union No. 973 plans an March 11 meeting at the D. M. T. school with officers, a program, and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Brewster
E. EF. Brewster
Laurens
G. S. Shriner
Warren Ives
Emerson
West Bend
Chis. F. Howland
Clarence J. Howland
Des Moines
Farmers’ Union
Anetta Green
Pierson
Quarabelle Kimm
Mauren Goddard
E Pierson
GS. Shriner
Rockwell City
Warren D. Ives
Rolfe
Grace Thompson
Melvin
Mason City
Clear Lake
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings Continued
Pocahontas County records show expenditures for supplies, road work, and public services. Notable items include clerk fees, mercantile disbursements, tuberculosis testing, and road maintenance funds with numerous supplier and labor charges. The document also notes probate notice of administrator appointment for Erresina Kelts with payment and claim instructions.
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Hie Hartman
Robert Jannsen
R. J. Coffin
H. L. Warne
F. C. Gilchrist Jr
W. H. Chivers
L. M. Graham
A. L. Sundberg
L. J. Taylor
J. Z. Ryan
B. T. Buckley
W. J. Musil
Earl Blanchfield
J. O. Hosier
M. W. Hertz
Stanley MacVey
L. E. Ferguson
I. R. Lynch
D. W. Vote
Frank Joenks
W. Glascock
A. L. Thornton
J. D. Adams Co
Austin Western Road Machinery Co
Sieg Fort Dodge Co
International Harvester Co
Royal 400
Oil Co
Pocahontas Auto Co
McCreery Auto Co
R. & M. Chevrolet Co
A. Gregrson
H. L. Yocum
Mona Motor Oil Co
H. F. Kirchner & Son
Geo. Doyen
C. W
Tee
Standard Oil Co
Central States Electric Co
Rene
Fehn oSee
Chris DeYoung
Crris Gadd
E J. Stegge
Scranlson
Cy Gilchrist
Labor
Will Miller
J. C. Mordan
J. M. Fraser
L. C. Krug
Geo. Gilleland
Thos
J. F. Worth
Hugh Huston
D.d. Prenderpost
J. W. Johnson
Matt Fitzgerald
Boyd Yocum
Harold Peterson
Walter Cook
Labour
Herman Klocko
Henry Ackerman
Otto Ninneman
J. J. Johnson
John P. Anderson
J. Stegee
CTEM
W. Linnan
Istun Ud 3 Supply Co
Ro Wiemers
Bi J. Kruse
Aa. Reyman
Ie D. Farlow
J . J. Prendergast
Rs W. Johnson
Ellis Rubendal
Roy Nash
Harvard Yocum
Id Quinsland
Joe Taylor
I. H. Brokaw
T. D. Jones
P. Young
A. Hamfeldt
G. Crouse
Arthur Anderson
Albert R. Johnson
Chas
Battershell
Natal Mason Publishing Co
Law Boyd Yocum
Nettie Brown
Keck
Lee Herbert K
Prenuptial shower honors Miss Nellie Helvig at Plover
The Plover Patriot notes a prenuptial shower for Miss Nellie Helvig during the regular Methodist Ladies Aid Society meeting on Thursday afternoon March 4. Officers Mrs. Birt Osking Mrs. M J Helvig and Mrs. B J Lehnus will serve and an invitation is extended to all.
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Nellie Helvig
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Birt Osking
M. J. Helvig
B. J. Lehnus
L. E. Garlock
J. H. Pollock
McMenkin
Fonda
Ida Garlock
Miss Garlock
Pocahontas County
Frank B. Stearns
Albert Twigg
C. E. Hancher
B. B. Hubbell
Willing Workers’ Society
Marion Ham
R. E. Houck
O. A. Zech
T. Grove
Presbyterian Church
Rothwell
Rochester
Grove
Plover
George Oakland
Badger
Roger Heathman
Emmetsburg
A. G. Heathman
Lester Goodchild
Havelock
Jas. E. Grove
Harry Wegele
Rolfe
Walter Rothwell
St. Mary’s Hospital
Minn
Park M. Hancher
Farnhamville
Graham Asphalt Co
Des Moines
C. H. Albaugh
Betty Huseby
Jas
EB. Grove
H. C. Nielsen
Des Moines Township
Card of Thanks and Probate Notice for Abram M. DeVaul
Card of Thanks from Welby Boles and family for support during illness and funeral. Probate notice lists Flossie DeVaul as administratrix of the estate of Abram M. DeVaul of Pocahontas County Iowa, requesting all debts be paid and claims presented by the date in March 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
State of
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Erresina Kelts
H Erresina Kelts
A. P. Sn
Yey J
Abram M. DeVaul
Robert Bruce
Savage Block
Ied
District Basketball Tournaments and Auxiliary Meeting Notice
The American Legion Auxiliary unit will meet Friday March 14 at Mrs. John Bush home with Mrs. Smith assisting. Bring carpet rags to the meeting. District Girls Basketball Tournament is at Cylinder Thursday through Saturday evening. District Boys Tournament is at Gilmore City Thursday through Saturday with Player boys vs Curley Thursday afternoon and the winner to play Bode Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Severson
Ann Wiley
Wichita
Kans
Frank
Chicago
Loren Jencks
Sam Tibbets
Michigan City
N. C
Leslie Struthers
Tibbets
Devil's Lake
Red River Valley
Breuth
Grasshoppers
American Legion Auxiliary
John Bush
Smith
Cylinder
Inge
Gilmore City
Curley
Pragen
Bode
Mrs. Guy Barker Dies After Illness in California
Cora Garlock Barker born 1878 near Fonda grew up in Pocahontas Des Moines College graduate married Guy Barker in 1899. Survived by husband two sons and two daughters, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral held in Palo Alto First Baptist Church on March 4 1986.
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Cora Garlock Barker
A. O. Garlock
Garlock
Fonda
Old Rolfe
Pocahontas
Des Moines College
Guy Barker
Plover
Des Moines
Provost
Alberta
Canada
Palo Alto
Cal
Barker
Roger
Guy Jr
Edmonton
George Knowles
Lodi
Barbara Lucile
Edward Kane
Ann Barker Knowles
S. H. Kerr
Seattle
Wash
Agnes Garlock
H. H. Hoyt
Webster City
Iowa
C. A. Garlock
Fort Dodge
L. EB. Garlock
First Baptist Church of
Plover Presbyterian Notes Pastor Rothwell and Sunday Services
Plover Presbyterian Church notes Reverend Walter Rothwell as pastor with morning worship. Last Sunday guest preacher Reverend S J Grove. thanks voiced for services. Mrs Rothwell’s condition from Rochester hospital described as improving though tests pending. Willing Workers meet Thursday in church social rooms hosted by Garlock Hancher Hubbell with Mrs McKim leading devotions. Seek updates via The Manse phone 347.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Grove
Rochester
Rothwell
J. EK. Garlock
C. &. Hancher
B. B. Hubbell
Debate Between Kansas State and Iowa State Teams
Kansas State debaters supported a unicameral legislature and year-round qualified hires chosen for public representation, while Iowa State argued the opposite. The audience was small due to limited publicity, though the discussions were engaging and informative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State
Iowa State
Kansas
West Bend Girls Rally To Sectional Win In Tourney
Eight schools competed in the West Bend sectional basketball tournament last week. West Bend beat Bradgate 25 to 19 in the opener then faced Plover, Providence Townships, and Mallard in turn, with competitive play and lively crowds.
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Bradgate
West Bend
Gilmore City
Plover
Des Moines
Providence Township
Bradgates
Ploverites
Gilmore
Wits
Providence
Wes Moines
Mallard
Havelock
West Bend Tops Mallard In District Basketball Final
West Bend defeated Mallard 26 to 22 in a tense district basketball final before a large crowd. Mallard led 22 24 late in the game but West Bend rallied with key free throws and timely baskets, earning the championship trophy while Providence and Plover faced off in the consolation.
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West Providence Township
Springs
Mang Phu
Mallard
Ployer
Providencs
Veil
Wreidence
Reg Lt
Plover
P Ng Saheeay
Cours
West Bend
Mallards
Jack
Wild
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Johnson Farm
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Algona
Edward
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Iowa City
Hi. O. Beneke
C. E. Miller
Hmmelsburg
Bert Roseland
Eagle Grove
Masonic Order
West _Bend
Adam Schubacker
J. L. Miller
Titonka
Dorothy Miller
Donovan Miller
C. Fr. Miller
S. L. Hursman
R. Henderson
Henry Fitzgerald
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N. J. Meurer
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HH. F. Knapp
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Mr. Smith
Apdalis
M.r. Helvig
Ms. Cherry
Hellinds
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Rock Rapids
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Eldo
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Gen
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Dees Moines
Mra
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Phil Martin
Mr Martin
Ceylon
Martin
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Sauvage
Lester Leserman, M.D
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N. G. Lokerse
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