Local Diddings Highlight Thor Visit and Rochester Plan
Mr and Mrs R Hansen and Mrs Maggie Anderson of Thor and Mr and Mrs M A Scott of Milford visited the E E Sandvig home. Mrs Scott was formerly Eileen Sandvig. Frank Charlton and Mrs Elizabeth Herrold drove to Des Moines on Wednesday after word that Diane Chariton was not improving and would be taken to Rochester Minn for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Scott
Milford
E. E. Sandvig
Scott
Eileen Sandvig
Frank Charlton
Elizabeth Herrold
Des Moines
Diane Chariton
Rochester
Minn
Stromberg Hatchery Lists Chick Prices by Breed
Stromberg Hatchery in Fort Dodge Iowa quotes chick prices in 100 lot groups. Breeds include S C Brown Buff White Leghorns Anconas S C Reds Barred Rocks White Rocks Black Minorcas Buff Rocks White Wyandottes Buff Orpingtons R C Reds S L Wyandottes R C R I Whites White Orpingtons White Minorcas Buff Minorcas Blue Andalusians Light Brahmas White Langshans Jersey Black Giants and Heavy Assorted all pure bred. Prices range from $8 to $15 per 100 with changes possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromber
S.C
S. C
R. C
S. L. Wyandottes
Stromberg Hatchery
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Pythian Sisters Hold Instruction Meeting and Dinner
The Pythian Sisters plan a school of instruction at the K of P hall on Wednesday evening March 18 with a 6 30 p m covered dish luncheon for members and families. Each member should bring sandwiches and a covered dish. Engineer Currie of Webster City met Rolfe city council to discuss the disposal plant and noted sand beds must be replaced after lasting beyond the average filter beds. Currie installed the Rolfe plant. Rolfe Wildcats basketball team traveled to Fort Dodge for a northwest Iowa amateur tournament hampered by limited practice and wind. results of the Fort Dodge game with O Brien s were not yet learned. Notice a closing out sale at Reliable Store Pocahontas Iowa with every article on sale. Mrs J C Olerich underwent gall bladder surgery in Fort Dodge and is reported very ill. Myrtle Hargrave of Chicago, raised in the Olerich home, cares for her foster mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters’ School of Instruction
K. of P. Hall
Pythian Sisters
Engineer Currie
Webster City
Rolfe
Currie
Wildcats
Fort Dodge
Northwest Iowa
O’brien
Pocahontas
Iowa
J. C. Olerich
Myrtle Hargrave
Chicago
Olerich
Presbyterian Church Notes Big Dads and Lads Banquet March 24
Pastor Rev J P Lester notes Sunday School and Bible classes morning worship and evening service. Annual praise service drew a large crowd with praise for Mrs Bingham Estherville. Dads and Lads banquet set for March 24 at seven with invitations to all men and boys. Annual canvass planned for March 29. Sunday sermon next week by pastor. Sunday School aims for Easter attendance of 250.
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Bingham
Estherville
Palm Sunday Plans At Methodist Church
Palm Sunday observance planned for March 29 at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Sunday school and Epworth League activities. The Willing Workers meet Saturday at 2 30 p m at the parsonage and the annual benevolence offering will be taken on Easter Sunday April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Clegg
Epworth League
NAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH SERVICES SCHEDULE
Rev L H Kjoller presides at Nain Lutheran Church morning worship at 10:00 a m and evening service at 11:00 a m on the first and third Sundays. Mid week prayer meeting is at 8:00 p m Thursdays. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain Lutheran Church
L. H. Kjoller
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule Update
Trinity Lutheran Church lists Sunday School and Luther League as the only services next Sunday. Pastor J O Wangberg leads Morning Worship at 10 45 a m and the Luther League meets at 7 30 p m with a Thursday prayer meeting at 8 00 p m. The Luther League discussion theme is Why Christ is a Worthy Master based on Phil 2 5 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Els
Luther League
The Mildest Winter in a Century in Iowa Data
Iowa's milder winter of 1877 78 leads historical records with a statewide three month average of 32.2 degrees. Des Moines notes 31.9 degrees for winter 1930 31 and Kansas City reports mild readings. The period is marked by record dryness with statewide precipitation near 1.82 inches for the three winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Reed
Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Des Moines
Iowa
Spectacles to aid eyesight predated thirteenth century
Rolfe Iowa council minutes from March 2 1981 record routine bills approved including L P Peterson Central States and Globe Machinery. Clerk tasked with water bill collections. sewer flushing fee set at $2.00 and school music fund request tabled. Meeting adjourned.
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Rolfe
Iowa
Bruce
Graham
Graves
Patterson
Pattee
L. P. Peterson
Central States
Globe Machinery Co
Weely
G. C. Harris
Gail Ives
Aenea
J. B. Kent
H. C. Kober
Mutual Telephone Co
E. D. G. Wieland
Peter Johnson
Symes Hardware
Rolfe Auto Co
Patriot Warren Heathman Spends Sunday in Graettinger
Patriot Warren Heathman vacationed Sunday with friends in Graettinger. American Legion members entertained their wives at the lodge hall Tuesday evening with various games and a fine lunch. Rev W H Patterson of Gowrie visited Friday and Saturday, attending the state sectional basketball tournament. many old friends returned to see the event, and Joe Hess was missed by fans as Rolfe edged them by one basket in the finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Heathman
Graettinger
American Legion
Lodge Hall
W. H. Patterson
Gowrie
Joe Hess
Rolfe
School Report Highlights and Honors Across Grades
Eighth grade lists top averages Ruby Strong Elizabeth Ferguson Lucille Hendricks and Marion Hubbell. New pupil Arden Kreig. Debates awards: Clarence Stearns Ann Louise Houck Forrest Sanders win divisions. Perfect spelling marks earned by several students. hygiene milk intake tracked. first graders begin Young Field Primer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Strong
Elizabeth Ferguson
Lucille Hendricks
Marion Hubbell
Arden Kreig
Clarence Stearns
Ann Louise Houck
Forrest Sanders
Clarence Webbink
Leota Ham
Lucile Christensen
Harriett Henderson
Doris
Dorothy Rothwell
Marvel Firkins
Pauline
Arlene Meredith
Carol Upfert
Don Fisher
Jack Hurley
Norma Ferguson
Marjorie Groves
Marilyn Miller
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R. Hansen
Maggie Anderson of
Thor
E. E. Sandvng
AL OV
Graeber
C. M. Hansen
Leon Sinek
Thompson Bros
H. D. Brinkman
Hampshire
May Farrow
D.M.T. School
L. G. Maasham
Beeye Wood
Ames
Pat Wood
Phone
Marquis
W. Lee MacVey
The
Arrow Office
D. E. Young
Shaffer
Eversharp
Evelyn Ferden
E. S. Colebaugh
L. R. Davidson
Fay Pirte
Mallard
Orpington
A. V. Graeber
Buif Orpington
H. G. Albaugh
Town
Spencer Chick Hatchery
Spencer
S. S. Simonson, Rolfe
Fred Groves
Plover
Ed Boles
Wood
Cora Lind
Hess & Son
Presbyterian Church Notes
J. P. Lester
D. D
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Wilkinson
Gok
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangberg
City Council
F. EF. Grant
Edgar Allen Poe
P.P
Lord Byron
Atoe
Germany
Italy
Lowell Simonson
Gene Hilton
Young & Field
E. Eikenberry
Variety and Grocery
West Side
West Side Garage
Floyd McCain
Owa
Rolfe Drug Store
Webb’s
Rolfe and Plover
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