Coming Events Schedule From Local Clubs
Local notices list events in March including a D M T Farm meeting at D M T school with a lunch and program. a Bon Tea sub meeting with Mrs C G Jollitte. O E S gathering at Masonic hall. Premiere Bridge Club at Mrs B A Peterson’s. and a seniories club meeting at the country home of H D Brinkman.
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D. M. T. Farm
C. G. Jollitte
Masonic Hall
B. A. Peterson
Seenaries Club
H, D. Brinkman
Benes
Community Club Hosts Butter Boosting Meeting
The Rolfe Community Club will hold an eight o’clock meeting at Knights of Pythias Hall Tuesday evening. The event invites all farm groups and club members to discuss returning butter to American tables and replacing margarine with a program by local farm bureaus and D. M. T. and Garfield Township bands. A. W. Rudnick will speak on butter and margarine value, followed by free light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Community Club
Knights of ‘Wthins
Mar.ing
Farm Bureau
Garfield
D. M. T. Farm Union
Fowhatan
Farm Union
Roosevelt
Hve D. M. T
Garfield Township Liits
A. W. Rudnick
Iowa State College
Apert
Ole
O Keefe Endorsed For County Supervisor By Fonda Times Review
The Fonda Times backs Jas L Keefe for renomination to the county board, praising his record with Randall Melson and the unified board. It notes debt reduction from 1.2 million to about 1.9 million, with bonds and court house costs aging into 1934 and 1940 payments, urging voters to keep O Keefe in office for continued public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. L.keefe
Fonda Yims
O’ke
Randall Melson
O’keefe
Court House
O'Keefe
Pocahontas Child Dies From Burns
Funeral services were held for Douane Haven ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Haven of Pocahontas who died Monday from scalding burns suffered when he fell into a pail of hot water Sunday morning. He died at Palo Alto County hospital Emmetsburg at 4 00 am Monday. The boy is survived by his parents and a sister attending Pocahontas schools.
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Douane Haven
Vert Haven
Pocahontas
Hns
Father Wagner
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Envas
Sides
Douane
Ahontas
A Smart Man Listens Then Ignores Much Advice
A concise aphorism notes that a clever person hears all counsel but discards much of it. It suggests discernment in following guidance rather than blind submission. The statement emphasizes judgment over obedience in decision making.
Gilchrist-for-Congress Club Holds Broad County Meeting
A Pocahontas meeting drew strong county turnout to back Gilchrist with speakers praising his character and effort. Francis VanAlstine shared Washington insights while local reps from Laurens, Fonda, Garfield, Rolfe and more lauded Gilchrist. A permanent organization was formed, precinct committees named, and cards urging voter mobilization were signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Gilchrist-for- Congress
Erickson
Laurens Club
J. M. Berry
U. Vance
Lauren
Fred Gilchrist
Congress
House of Representatives
Berry
Mr. Gilchrist
J. P. Mullen
Fonda
Nis Behrendsen
Garfield
J. H. Pollock
Plover
T. D. Jones
Rolfe
J. D. Fitzgerald
Varina
Gerde Beneke
Palmer
F. K. Hawley
Laurens
F. C. Gilchrist
U. S. Vance
Gilchrist-for-Congress
Tasue Rolfe
Dr. Jones
Gilchrist
Secretary Smith and the 1930 County Plate Reform
Ed M. Smith, secretary of state and gubernatorial candidate, pushed a bill to standardize automobile plates by numbering all counties 1 to 99. The 1930 plates were ready for the season, cost $15,000 less than 1929, and saved over three years of his salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed M. Smith
Smith
Lightning Flash Brief Duration Measured in Ten-Millionth Second
A flash of lightning may last as little as one ten-millionth of a second, according to scientists studying atmospheric electricity. The finding highlights extreme brevity of atmospheric discharge events and helps refine models of thunderstorm dynamics.
Rolfe Independent District elects administration ticket in quiet school vote
In Rolfe on Monday 116 ballots were cast with two spoiled. H C Wiegman led with 99 votes for trustee while Mrs B C Rudolfson had 69, Mrs Grant Pollock 43, and Mrs Jos McEwen and Mrs C W Siefkin one each. Treasurer J B Kent won with 98 votes. In Des Moines township a ballot without filed tickets elected incumbents. C A Hosier led with 131, Frank Carlton 26, John Madsen 24, Guy Smith 24.
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Rolfe
Grant Pollock
H. C. Wiegman
B. C. Rudolfson
Jos. McEwen
C. W. Siefkin
J. B. Kent
Jas. Bruce
J. H. Brinkman
Des Moines
C. A. Hosier
Frank Carlton
John Madsen
Presbyterian Church Notes Plans for Fiftieth Anniversary season
Rev. J. P. Lester, D. D., reports postponement of special services until fall as part of the Fiftieth Anniversary program. Plans include Sunday evening services before Easter and a churchwide census on March 23 with an all-family basket dinner. Edwin Rudolfson to lead the C E meeting. pastor to preach at both services next Sunday. Attendance rising. invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Rudolfson
C. E
Methodist Church Activities Highlight Sunday Services
Rev. W. A. Wilkinson invites all Methodists and friends to Sunday morning services as the Sunday school sets new records. Epworth League hosts sub-district rally Tuesday at 7 30. Woman's Missionary Society meets at Mrs. J H Lighter's Friday. Junior Missionary Society at the parsonage Saturday 2 30. D M T school orchestra performed last Sunday evening. No prayer meeting this week.
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Epworth League
Woman’s Missionary Society
J. H. Lighter
W. A. Wilkinson
Junior Missionary Society
Trinity Lutheran Church Services Highlight
Trinity Lutheran Church under Rev J O Wangbers lists Sunday School and Bible Class at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 11:00 a m Evening Worship at 7 80 p m Week Day Prayer Meeting Wednesdays 8:00 p m Parents urged to bring children to Sunday school and stay through the session. Spring weather and good roads expected to boost attendance. Chile’s wealth tied to minerals especially nitrate. The bee eye is far less acute than humans. Mt McKinley height noted relative to base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Luther League
Chile
Mt. McKinley
Alaska
Forensic artists debate Great Lakes waterway in Iowa
Last Friday evening in Pocahontas four county forensic artists debated the value of a Great Lakes St Lawrence waterway for Iowa agriculture. Randall Melson and A V Graeber argued the affirmative while F K Hawley and R M Evans argued the negative. Judges H F Tobin A J Shaw F A Shaw F M Hudson and Claude Van Gundy ruled the affirmative winner though the audience and judges called it a close contest. Gold medals were awarded by the Farm Bureau. Music interludes featured the 4 H club orchestra and Jess Hosier of Garfield township.
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Pocahontas
Farm Bureau
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
Iowa Agriculture
Randall Melson
A. V. Graeber
Garfield Township
F. K. Hawley
R. M. Evans
Swan Lake
H. F. Tobin
A. J. Shaw
F. A. Shaw
F. M. Hudson
Claude van Gundy
Court House
Jess Hosier
Miss Bridgie Crahan Passes
Miss Bridgie Crahan died Saturday night at St. Joseph's Mercy hospital Fort Dodge after a two year illness. She had surgery in Rochester and years of rheumatic trouble led to treatment in Colfax. She suffered a fall causing hip and arm injuries and pneumonia developed before her death. Funeral services were held at her Rolfe home and St Margaret's Catholic Church. Interment followed in Lizard Cemetery.
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Bridgie Crahan
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Rochester
Minn
Colfax
Wm. Tiernan
Rolfe
Fort Dage
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
Lizard
Nain Lutheran Church Announces Weekly Schedule
Rev L J Kjoller pastor outlines morning worship at 10 a m and evening service at 11 48 p m on Sundays first and third weeks prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m. Services held as listed and all are welcome to attend.
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Nain Lutheran Church
L. J. Kjoller
Clover Seed Tested Free At Ames Before Sowing
Extension specialist R H Porter urges farmers to have clover and other crop seeds tested for noxious weed seeds and germination before planting. Iowa State College and the Iowa Department of Agriculture offer free weed and germination tests on small samples.
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R. H. Porter
Iowa State College
Ames
Botany Department
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Des Moines
Porter
Pipes and wrecks spark contrasting public fascination
The writer muses that practical plumbing projects attract builders, while others linger for hours over the remains of a ruin. He contrasts interest in functional pipes with admiration for broken machinery and architecture, questioning crowd preferences.
Illini soybean shows 10 percent higher yields in Iowa tests
The Illini soybean variety yields about ten percent more seed than rivals in two years of Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station tests led by F. S. Wilkins. It matures with Iowa Black Hilum Manchu and Dunfield, has erect plants, yellow seed with little mottling, and strong hay yields. Purchase certified seed to avoid mixtures.
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Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Wilkins
Iowa Station
Woodworth
Minois
Illinois
Towa
Farm Crops Department
Towa State College
Ames
Power farming cuts costs through mechanized corn and oat work
On a 510 acre farm in Pocahontas county R P McCormick replaced two hired men with a tractor and four row planter and cultivator. He grew 230 acres of corn and 200 of oats with minimal labor, harvesting 200 acres of corn in 21 days using a single row picker. Machine picking cost about 2.07 per acre versus hand picking over twice as costly.
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R. P. McCormick
Pocahontas County
McCormick
MsCormick
Seed treatments boost yields and disease control in grains
Last season in multiple counties seed corn, oats, and barley were treated with Semesan Merko Sterocide and Ceresan Gorona dusts. Untreated crops yielded less and barley stripe and disease saw reductions with treatment. County Agent urges seed treatment before planting and soil fertility checks.
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Town State College
Mitchell
Tama
Ceresan
Gorona
Poor Man's Fertilizer and Snow Effects on Iowa Crops
Heavy snowfall does not guarantee higher yields in Iowa. FE R Henson notes soil holds limited water and excess moisture drains away, risking leaching of calcium and nitrogen. In moisture-rich regions crops may suffer, while in drier areas snow can boost moisture and yields.
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FE. R. Henson
Towa State College
Ames
Towa
Iowa
Will Distribute High Yield Seed Corn March 15
Seed corn from top yield strains will be distributed at the Pocahontas courthouse on Saturday afternoon March 15. Both white and yellow seed corn will be available. The seed is early picked and stored over winter. Some varieties are sold out, but a few bushels remain per County Agent Bowers. A British ship sails to England with 250 Bermuda fish varieties for the London aquarium, first shipment to Europe.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Bowers
England
Bermuda
London Aquarium
Europe
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Ommunity Club
Fonda Times
Presbyterian Church Notes
J. P. Lester
D. D
Methodist Episcopal Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangbers
Illini
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