Social notes from area towns recount visits and family events
A long list of Sunday guests visits in Francis Shekey and Perrin homes near Bradgate plus others in Pocahontas Algona and Des Moines. Hospital calls, births, anniversaries and travel to events fill the pages with many family ties, farm visits, and local meetups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Taylor
Francis Shekey
Bradgate
Louis Junkman
Fonda
Gene Gerth
Rhonda
Manson
Morrison Ellis, Jr
Jolley
F. E. Grant
Waterloo
Glyde Smith
Des Moines
State Lumbermen's Convention
Pocahontas County Soil Conservation District Highlights
The Pocahontas Soil Conservation District marks ten years of operation since its 1946 organization. Commissioners Oliver Leith Laurens G Donald Trenary Pocahontas George Pirie Rolfe and staff including Richard A Hogue John H Hamann Vince Branigan and Marcella Simpson are listed with offices on Main Street. A color slide address by Prof H D Hughes at the annual meeting drew praise. wind erosion concerns were raised and unplowed strips recommended until spring. Awards honored include Des Moines Register Conservation Awards Hans Schulz Jim Samsel and Dave Swalin. Sioux City Journal Conservation Awards Arthur F Johnson Roland Rutgers Arnold Johnson Fred Westweber. Open house invites attend March 17 for Leslie and Mrs Johnson silver wedding anniversary from 2 04 p m to 7 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Soil Conservation District
Oliver Leith
Laurens
G. Donald Trenary
Pocahontas
George Pirie
Rolfe
Soil Conservation Service
Richard A. Hogue
John H. Hamann
Vince Branigan
Marcella Simpson
Main Street
Des Moines Register Conservation Awards
Hans Schulz
Jim Samsel
Dave Swalin
Pomeroy
Sioux City Journal
Arthur F. Johnson
Roland Rutgers
Havelock
Arnold Johnson
Fred Westweber
Bradgate
Leslie Johnson
Three Methodist services invite Lenten renewal
The Methodist Church invites all to rejoin or join anew during Lent. Sunday includes Sunday School at 10, worship at 11 with a sermon on the meaning of the Lord's Supper, and a school of missions from 5:30 to 8. Evening youth 5:30 to 7 and other ages 6:30 to 8. A father and son banquet is Friday at 6:30, tickets $1.
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THE
Methodist Church
O. M. McQuary
School of Missions
Lutheran church services and meeting notices
The Lutheran Church lists Sunday School and Bible classes at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Luther League meets at 5 30 p m The Board of Deacons plans to meet Monday at 7 30 p m The Sunday school staff meeting postponed last week will be held Tuesday
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THE
Lutheran Church
Irving N. Tange
Luther League
Board of Deacons
Lent Meditations Invite Reflection on Jesus
The message invites readers to observe Lent with heartfelt reflection and self denial. It notes no mere ritual but time for meditation and prayer on Christ's suffering and death. Lenten meditations will be held Wednesdays at 7 30 p m as voices seek the question What Shall We Do With Jesus.
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Christ
Jesus
Presbyterian Church Plans April Talks and Gatherings
Pulpit supply by Dr. Sampson with 11 a.m. worship and 10 a.m. church school. Senior High Fellowship with Jane Shelgren at 5 30. April 1 Esther ville session features Mrs. Frederick Marsh and Miss Alice Maloney as guest speakers. reservations by March 27 to Mrs. Le Roy Nelson. April 3 South East Asia luncheon at Rolfe Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m. with Mrs. Allen Roth speaking on Religions of the world and how they affect us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sampson
Jane Shelgren
Presbyterian
Estherville
Frederick Marsh
Alice Maloney
Board of National Missions
le Roy Nelson
South East Asia
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Allen Roth
Fort Dodge
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Harold Shelgren
Mrs Harold Shelgren thanks friends for cards gifts and calls expressing sincere appreciation for their kindness received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Shelgren
Hendersons Thank Friends for Moving Help
Mr and Mrs Wayne Henderson express gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during their move and for many kindnesses received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Henderson
Lutheran Mother and Daughter Banquet Held
The St. Pauls Lutheran church annual mother daughter banquet drew nearly 200 attendees in the church Fellowship hall. Evelyn Thompson hosted with piano solos by Judy Sime and Patty Mortensen and a vocal by Mrs. Betty Kloster. Mrs. George Palleson spoke on God s Bouquet of Life, praising polio survivor Iowa Polio Mother of 1957 Mrs. Palleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Evelyn Thompson
Judy Sime
Patty Mortensen
Betty Kloster
Marlene Lundsgaard
Nelda Simonson
George Palleson
Ringsted
Palleson
Iowa
Ruth
Sophomore Dee Ann Nielsen Makes Semester Honor Roll
Dee Ann Nielsen of Camas Washington earned a place on Washougal High School’s semester honor roll as the only sophomore with straight A's in the first semester. She participates in the band pep band and serves as the piano accompanist for the Glee Club, following her father Clifford F. Nielsen at 181 N E James St Camas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Ann Nielsen
Clifford F. Nielsens
N.E. James St
Camas
Wash
Washougal High School
Llama Used as Pack Animal in High Altitude Regions
In high altitudes the llama serves as a beast of burden. Its surefooted gait and endurance enable transportation of goods across rugged Andean terrain, supporting local communities and traders in remote areas.
Thank You for Cards From Hospital Stay and Homecoming
Mrs. Eldon Sernett expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards and letters received during hospitalization and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Sernett
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Johnson
Wm. Miller
J. Leonard
Mercy Hospital
Mr. Leonard
Mr. Miller
Norman Reid
Craig
Sioux City
Verne Perrin
Perrin
Tom Selman
Sons
Reids
Archie Tate
Paul Knudson
Humboldt
Claude Camper
Rutland
Anna Aden
Eddie Aden
Bessie Boyer
R. B. Mather
Richard Schott
Steve
Frank Sweeney
West Bend
Mrs. Fay Wax
Mrs
Johnnie Johnson
Wallingford
Dale Buck
Howard Sandy
Ed Kucklentz
Olaf Michaelson
Marshalltown
Johnnie Michaelson
Dumont
Joyce Willis
Clarion
Erling Johnson
Ardian Hetland
Janeen
Ellsworth
Leo Flaherty
Robert Hartmann
Terri Lea
John Shimon
Ben Rittgers
Kenneth O'Donnell
Jake Rittgers
Dean Munger
Fort Collins, Colo
O. B. Fuller, Jr
Gary Smith
Eddie Wilcox
Kristy
Algona
Russell Winkleblack
Fb. D. G. Weiland
Ed Weiland
Knnte Mattson
Estherville Hospital
Orlin Henderson
Rippey
Isaac Couts
Cooper
Fritz Johnson
Wesley Lehnus
Loren Wahbnan
Fullerton Lumber Co
Ernet Struthers
Gerald Foust of
Nettie Hewle
Leola Wallace
J.C. Olerich
Stanley Whitmore
M. L. Robinson
Linda
Lynn
Edward Struthers
le Mars
Harvey Minkler
Lee Harmon
Floyd Minkler
Plover
Bill Burke
Betty
Dwayne
Glenn Carpenter
Allen Shaw
Ayrshire
Spencer Hospital
David Edward
Everett Shaw
Harry Howard
Florence Kepier
Mike Schmidt
Emil Klepper
Emmetsbureg
Bill Buske, Jr
Hilda
Viggo and
Freemond Aoe Mielsen
C. E. Lehnus
Charles Teeman
N. A. Wilson
Janis
Jimmy
Muriel Wilson
Decorah
C. O. Wilson
Wisconsin Rapids
Wisc
H. W. Spiess
Marathon
Raymond Myers
Hillsboro, N. Dak
Bill Burke, Jr
Roger Ives
Jeffrey Kent
Glenn Holtorf
Dale
Storm Lake
Dale Johnson
Auguss Nielsen
Darlene
Harold Lawton
Fred Lawton
Alden
H. E. Stringer
Town Falls
August Nielsen
Johnson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Stanley Brock
Elmer Leachley
Annie Brock
Alvin Christensen
Gilmore City
Brock
Verne Stacy
Donald Crabtree
Blairsburg
Donald
Wendell Schmitt
Otto Mosebach
Webster City
George Lehnus
Richard
Morningside College
Harry Thompson
Grimes
Robert Munger
Robert Truelson
Roy Streit
Meda Storer
Laura Isacson
Mrs. Isacson
Arthur Nowack
Francis Nowack
Wallace Knieriem
Lillian Eisler
Gloria Joiner
Eisler
Mary Weible
L. M. Paulson
Tom Raynes
Esther Burris
Agnes Hansell
Loel Diggs
Waldorf College
Forest City
Thos. Diggs
Charles Zeman
Mr. Zeman
Harry Dickey
Gene Heilman
Cedar Falls
Guets
Roger Witt
Kenny Pederson
Curt
Floyd Pullen
Carol
Melvin Pedersen
Lawrence Henderson
Robert Pedersen
Fred McKim
Frankie
Fred McKim, Jr
Denise
Johnnie Witt
Don Shir
Elizabeth Williams
Bancroft
Mary Grethen
Bill Schnieder
Mallard
James Grethen
Larry Kerns
Hawarden
Paul Kerns
Otis Radio and Electric Corporation
James DeWolf
Rev. M. J. Prehn
Manchester
Chicago
Anna DeWolf
Myrtle Roxe
Savanna
wGillette
Haney
A Ri
G. Fred Smith
Kinchenchee
California
Beckord’s Hatchery
Pocahontas County
SOM, Conservation District
I News
Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation
H. D. Hughes
I.8.c
Kenneth King
R&h
Mercury
Monterey
Plymouth
Savoy
M’matic
Cranbrook
Ford
Tudor
Ford Tudor
Cpe
Ford Panel
Presbyterian Church
John D. Hanson
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