Community Meeting Schedule for Pocahontas March Events
A long list of local clubs and societies announces meetings and events from March 9 to March 23 in Pocahontas. Sessions include Busy Bee Sewing Circle Leland McIntire home, Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid with Mrs Larson, Eastern Star, 4-H at Arthur Vaughn home, Bon Ton Bridge Club, Farm Union Pikertown Local, YMC Bridge Club, Tuesday Club, Presbyterian Missionary Society, Sorosis Club, Premiere and American Home Study Clubs, Achievement Day at the courthouse, and Delta Dex gathering, plus a March 20 Delta Dex host and March 21 PEO chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Sewing Circle
Leland McIntire
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
L. W. Larson
On Order
Eastern Star
H. F. Olerich
Rolfe
Pikertown
Farm Union
Elmer Simonson
Des Moines Township
Arthur Vaughn
J. Russell McIntire
A. L. D. Club
L. A. Rogers
T. D. Jones
B. A. Kerns
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Joe. McEwen
Sorosis Club
American Home Study Club
Court House
Pocahontas
A. G. Hille
Delta Dex
Ruth Webb
R. B. Mather
Busy Bees honor pair of elderly ladies at church gathering
Forty five members of the Busy Bee Sewing Circle of the Presbyterian church surprised Mrs Hattie Ratcliff on her eighty four birthday at Dr C W Siefkin home aided by Mrs F C De Wolf who marked her seventy ninth birthday the following Sunday. The event opened with Auld Lang Syne sung by Miss Mary Shriner and piano by Mrs A R Thorton. Rev C Paul Carlson gave a greeting and a luncheon followed. A bouquet of gaillardia decorated the living room and quilt blocks for welfare work were pieced by the society in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Sewing Circle
The
Presbyterian Church
Hattie Ratcliff
C. W. Siefkin
F. C. de Wolf
Mary Shriner
A. R. Thorton
C. E. Boyce
B. C. Rudolfson
C. Paul Carlson
Ye Olde Style Dinner at Methodist church
Long tables with vintage cruets and silverware set the scene for Ye Olde Style Dinner at the Methodist church dining room last Wednesday. About 200 guests helped themselves to rolls doughnuts and various dishes as Mrs Butler and three assistants hosted at a central table of heirloom silver. The program featured trombone piano duets baritone solos and readings by local students and faculty with a closing poetry reading by Glen Pinkram of Plover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. Butler
M. E. Ladies
Butler
Thomas Wiley
C. P. Lathrop
A. V. Graeber
Donald Davidson
Arlene Cook
Muriel
Beulah
Ferne Christensen
Julius Stevenson
Mary Beth Brinkman
Glen Pinkram
Plover School
Rolfe Basketeers Finish Season In Narrow Final Loss
Rolfe High finished second in the sectional at Algona after a 34 to 13 loss to Swea City in Class A final. Earlier Rolfe beat Buffalo Center 46 to 23 and edged West Bend 19 to 18. A season finale triple bill is set for March 9 with price 20 cents adults 10 cents children. season-ticket holders admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High Basketeers
Algona
Rolfe Boys
Rolfe Aggregation
Buffalo Center
West Bend
Rolfe
Swea City
Krumm
Bulté ™ S
Ferguson
Hanifar
Brovender
Oeg Rolfe
P Brinkman
O Carroll
Tiemman
Davidson
Stevenson
Spiker
Emmetsburg
Wesley
Rode
Corwith
Seneca Cons
Livermore
Ringsted
Luverne
Ottosen
Bradgate
Woden
Ledyard
Titonka
Lone Rock
Rodman
Plover
Mallard
Plaver
Livermore i
Rolfe High School
Rolfe Wildcats
Rolfe High Cagers Set Notable Season Record
Rolfe High's basketball squad posted a strong season showing with key games and a focus on local business support. The article highlights wins and losses, the role of Rolfe dollars, and plans for a shared clearing house to keep commerce moving.
Christensen Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Martin Christensen of Garfield township between Rolfe and Gilmore City marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Saturday March 4. About twenty five relatives joined at their home for the celebration and the Pollyanna Club later gathered for a covered dish dinner and a mock wedding entertainment. A silver gift was presented by the forty guests. The couple has spent most of their lives in the community, with a period in Minnesota before returning to make their permanent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Christensen
Garfield Township
Rolfe
Gilmore City
Christensen
Pollyanna Club
Altho
Minnesota
Independent School District of Rolfe Election Monday
The Rolfe Independent School District votes Monday at 12 00 noon to elect officers. Incumbents H C Wiegman and Mrs B C Rudolphson represent old blood while Bobby Hunter is a fresh face. Candidates include Dr Florence Fuller White J Russell McIntire for three-year terms and R G Hunter J C Bregotti for one-year posts. Damborg seeks treasurer but may be unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
H. C. Wiegman
B. C. Rudolfson
Bobby Hunter
Frank Charlton
Florence Fuller-White
J. Russell McIntire
R. G. Hunter
J. C. Bregotti
J. C. Damborg
Dinner guest Catherine Fitzgerald visits A. R. Thornton home
Miss Catherine Fitzgerald of Gilmore City spent Sunday as a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs A R Thornton. She attended the informal gathering and was welcomed by the hosts and local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Fitzgerald
Gilmore City
A. R. Thornton
Rickard's Rolfe Dollars Making Good In Community
Approximately 150 dollars in Rickard dollars circulate as dollar certificates bearing four signatures each. They fund 600 dollars in existing obligations and could total 3,000 dollars in transactions once fully endorsed. The notes are promises to redeem at the Rolfe Clearing House and are countersigned by the manager. The system, backed by deposits, aims to boost local buying power and may expand as businesses deposit more funds. Nearby towns monitor the trial of the Risbard Plan in Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Rickard
Rolfe Clearing House
Rolfe
Risbard
Iowa State College to Broadcast State Basketball Tournament
I WOI radio will co operate with the Iowa High School Athletic Association to air the state boys basketball tourney in Des Moines next week. Sixteen teams remain and veteran announcer Andy WOI will describe games from Drake Fieldhouse starting Thursday near ten. WOI will also cover 1 50 p m Thursday 2 00 p m Friday and 1 30 p m Saturday with semi finals to follow. Additional Iowa stations may join to extend coverage for fans statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IWO
Iowa State College
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Des Moines
Andy
WOI
Drake
High School Association
Iowa
Havelock Auxiliary Meeting Set For March 13
A Pocahontas County wide gathering of American Legion Auxiliary units will convene in Havelock on Monday evening March 13. The Havelock unit promises cordial attendance and entertainment, with the event moved to the Methodist church parlors due to a school election occupying the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
American Legion Auxiliary
James Sernett
American Legion
Pocahontas County
Havelock
Olerichs Sale Next Friday Poland China Bred Sires
H F Olerich Sons announce a Friday sale of two fine Poland China bred sons at their Rolfe farm two and a half miles south of Primary No 44. The family expects a strong turnout based on past sales and invites neighbors to inspect the stock for education and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Olerich & Sons
Poland
Rolfe
Henry
WILSON WALKS IN ON WETS Five Pocahontas and Webster county men arrested
Federal prohibition agents under Deputy Administrator Frank Wilson seized thirty two gallons of altered alcohol and rye whisky at the Wessels farm. Wiemers Alexander Hanson and Gerdes faced liquor sale charges. Wessels Hanson and Gerdes waived preliminary hearings and were sent to the federal grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Webster County
Prohibition
Frank Wilson
Geo. Wessels
Walter Wiemers
John Hanson
Palmer
Benj. Gerdes
Gilmore City
George Alexander
Fort Dodge
Wessels
Wiemers
Alexander
Hanson
Gerdes
U. S
H. M. Pratt
Watts Family Visits Jess Watts Home in Rutland
Mr and Mrs GC W Watts and family and F D Watts drove to Rutland Monday evening for a visit in the Jess Watts home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. W. Watts
F. D. Watts
Rutland
Jess Watts
School Exhibit Preparations Begun and More News
A breezy feature lists classroom activities across subjects from American Literature to U S History. Students study Holmes, Hawthorne, and Hawarden news while exploring electromagnetic induction and arithmetic shortcuts. Younger grades showcase spelling, crafts, and maps as an upcoming April exhibit looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Tess of the Storm Country at the Ritz
The Rolfe Promotion Club screens Tess of the Storm Country at The Ritz last Saturday drawing nearly 750 viewers. Janet Gayne and Charles Farrell star with Alfred Samtell directing. additional acts include The Show’s Worth the Money comedy. A nickel Sunday matinee and ten to fifteen cent evening show are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritz
Rolfe
Janet Gayne
Charles Farrell
Alfred Samntell
Fox
Achievement Day Program at Poca May 17
The fourth year of the Home Furnishings Project in Pocahontas County ends with an Achievement Day at the Pocahontas courthouse. Township chairmen and leaders from all project classes are invited to attend starting at 1 00 pm, with displays of completed articles including block printing items. Mrs J A Kary of Ireton Iowa will attend as chairwoman of the Woman's Department of the Farm Bureau for northwestern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Court House
Pocahontas
J. A. Kary
Ireton, Iowa
Woman’s Department of the
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Excelsiors Elect Officers for Coming Year
The Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian church elected officers at a regular meeting held at Mrs. C L Gunderson's home. For the year starting April 1 the slate includes President Mrs A W Ives First Vice President Mrs G Brinkman Second Vice President Mrs A G Hille Secretary Mrs Earl Ferguson Treasurer Mrs Earl Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian Church
C. L. Gunderson
A. W. Ives
G. Brinkman
A. G. Hille
Earl Ferguso
Earl Fisher
Rolfe Local News Items Highlight Community Visits
Paul Snook attends American Legion meeting in West Bend. Mrs. Harry Leaper and daughter dine with Miss Lela Sroufe. Ray Wax travels from Des Moines to visit his father John Wax and relatives. Miss Lillian Kellner resigns as office assistant to Dr. C W Siefkin and returns to Austin. Mrs. Park Kauffman hosts a quitting bee at Pocahontas. Frank Majorowicz and wife visit relatives in Kankakee, ill. his brother John is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Snook
American Legion
West Bend
Harry Leaper
Lela Sroufe
A. G. Sroufe
Ray Wax
Des Moines
John Wax
Lillian Kellner
C. W. Siefkin
Austin
Inn
Park Kauffman
Pocahontas
Frank Majorowicz
Kankakee
Ill
School progress notes and perfect spellers list
Second and third grade pupils show illness absences and perfect spelling marks for last week. Fourth grade works on citizenship booklet covers and fable lessons. Names include Bonnie Watts Gerald Hamilton Lola Green Martha Cornell Genevieve Johnson Cathryn Thomas Don Erickson Marcella Howland Norma Lee Robinson Don Shimon Marie White Arlene Brock and Dale Rickard with arithmetic signs design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Watts
Junior Dean
Gerald Hamilton
Lola Green
Martha Cornell
Genevieve Johnson
Cathryn Thomas
Dale Rickard
Don Erickson
Marcella Howland
Norma Lee Robinson
Don Shimon
Marie White
Arlene Brock
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Y. M. C. Bridge Club
Denzil Johnson
J. T. Grant
B. S. Bryson
Busy Bees
G. C. Harris and Sons
Walter and
Russell
Rolfe High
Rolfeite
Ware
Manson
Richard Rolfe
Logan
Lake City
West Benette
Piskard
Tony
Arrow
Twin Lakes
Richard Dol
Istanding
Christensens
Rickard
Olerich
Wilson
Hawarden
Gleat Lake
Ih.s
H.schera
H.S
S. Els
England
Fredericksburg
Vicksburg
Gettyburg
RHS
Lee Cornwell
Marjory Cornwell
Jean Knapp
Buddie Carroll
Jean Graves
Priscilla Chase
Maxine Johnson
Edward Weiland
Bobby Riches
Aloma
Jean Wood
Vivian Cox
Donna Jean Hosier
Virginia Leo Calligan
Henry John Erickson
Charles Gist
Stuart Knapp
Lois Johnson
Shirley Longnecker
Ruth McCain
Audey
Joyce Peterson
Lou Ella Roberts
Tess OF the
Storm Country
RIT
Poca Mar
Excelsiors
Mary Thomas
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