Last Rites For Dr. T. D. Jones Here Saturday
Funeral services for Dr. T. D. Jones, a prominent Rolfe and Pocahontas county citizen, were held at 2 30 p m Saturday in the Methodist church. The service featured hymns by local singers, readings by pastors, and a large turnout of relatives, friends, and visiting dentists and American Legion representatives from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Jones
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Methodist Church
Charles R. Buckwalter
J. Plummer
Somers
Carla
Joan Bixler
Joan Buckwalter
Jane Peterson
Christibel Bregotti
Sally Webb
N. J. Bixler
M. W. Webb
R. B. Ranney
L. M. Graham
Glyde Brinkman
N. A. Wilson
G. G. Butler
O. K. Patterson
I. J. Grant
R. G. Hunter
Ed Duffy
B. A. Peterson
Iowa State Darts Asiatic
J. J. Foley
Fort Dage
W. C. Jones
T. F. Lenz
Floyd Bleam
Rogerenz
Manson
Olive Jones
Sioux City
Eleanor Bleam
Ames
Oscar Johnson
Virgil Johnson
Fort Dodge
Sarah Jones
Holstein
Schrader
Rockwell City
Roper
Lake
Evelyn Kipfer and Kenneth Hansen wed in Sioux Falls
Evelyn R. Kipfer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Kipfer Rolfe and Kenneth J. Hansen son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Hansen Fimmersburg were married Friday evening February 28 at East Side Lutheran church Sioux Falls Rev. Harry R. Gregorson officiated. The bride a Rolfe high school graduate worked in the telephone office then Hammer's Cafe Spencer. The groom a Plover high school graduate served in the U S Army from 1941 spending 24 years overseas with the 34th Division and recently discharged. After April 1 they will farm 34 miles east of Cylinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn R. Kipfer
Noah Kipfer
Rolfe
Kenneth J. Hansen
Chas. M. Hansen
Fimmersburg
East Side Lutheran Church
Sioux Falls
S. C
Harry R. Gregorson
Rolfe High School
Hammer's
Spencer
Plover High School
U. S. Army
Head
Cylinder
Peterson Dominates Humorous Class in Humboldt Contest
Jane Peterson was judged first in the humorous class at the pre district Speech contest in Humboldt on Wednesday evening March 7. She performed The Man Who Came to Dinner. Participants included students from Ac City Boxholm Humboldt and Rolfe high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Peterson
Humboldt
Ac City
Boxholm
de Foxes
New and Used Cars Up for Sale in Eix Change
Dealers advertise a mix of new and used cars amid an Eix change, highlighting selection and terms. Local listings emphasize inventory variety and pricing options for buyers seeking reliable vehicles during the transition.
Havelock Pastor Dies Suddenly
Rev. J. D. Wolcott, longtime pastor of the Havelock and Ware Methodist churches, was found dead at his home Tuesday morning. He had served in northwest Iowa for years and is survived by a wife visiting Oregon and a daughter in Maryland. Funeral plans await family arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock
J. D. Wolcott
Claud Speer
Davenport
Yamhill
Oregon
Dean Armstrong
Silver Springs
Maryland
Wolcott
Havelock and Ware Methodist
Iowa
Donors Listed For Pocahontas Infantile Paralysis Fund
Mrs. Alta Hewlett reports county donations to the Infantile Paralysis Fund with contributions from Laurens Consolidated School Rolfe Public School Pocahontas Consolidated schools and many local groups and individuals totaling RT.46 with half retained in the county for victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Hewlett
Pocahontas County
Laurens Consolidated School
Rolfe
Pocahantas Publisaw
Palmer Pubiic
Havelock Consolidated School
Des Moines
Varina Conslidate
Ware Consolidated School
Fonda Community
Sunset Nite Club
Fonda
Havelock Legion Dance
Woman's Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Pocahontas
W.C.C.F
Trinity Ladies Aid
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Phoenix Club
Methodist Country Circle
Rotary
T. C
Twin Four
O.N.Q
B. C. Budolfgan
M. W. Webb
F. Buechle
O. E. S. School Here Friday
The Rolfe Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold its annual school of instruction Friday March 16 led by district instructor Mrs. Lucile Johnson of Eagle Grove. The event begins at 1 30 p m with a luncheon for officers and Mrs. Johnson. An evening inspection and initiation follow a 7 o'clock dinner, with a free will offering for the Eastern Star Iowa Servicemen's Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Order of Eastern Star
Lucile Johnson
Eagle Grove
Johnson
Eastern Star Iowa Servicemen's Fund
WAC Butler Sends To Florida for Army Duties
Cath erine A. Butler of Plover Iowa a member of the Women s Army Corps recently left First WAC Training Center for duty with the Army Air Force Tactical Center Orlando Florida Since January 1 the WAC recruiting program has emphasized enlistment of women with special skills and there is an urgent need for medical and surgical technicians in army hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Des Moines
Ian Pot
Catherine A. Butler
Plover
Iowa
Women’s Army Corps
First
WAC Training Center
Army
Army Air Force Tactical Center
Orlando
Fla
WAC
S. Spt. Earl Twigg Completes Missions Homeward Bound
S. Spt. Earl Twigg and his Bombing Group parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Twigg announce he has completed his required missions and is homeward bound from 878 C Street Orange Avenue San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Twigg
C St
Orange Ave
San
San Francisco
Calif
Greater Rolfe Club Receives Dishes and Linen
R. G. Hunter chaired the Greater Rolfe club meeting with QO. A. Jacobson as secretary in J. A. Brinkman’s absence. The Rolfe Woman’s club donated dishes and linen while Mrs. George Marine spoke for the gift. Guests included Palmer Wickre Ernest Pate and Shannon Charlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Hunter
Greater Rolfe Club
QO. A. Jacobson
J. A. Brinkman
Rolfe Woman’s Club
George Marine
Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
Palmer Wickre
Wessington Springs
S. D
H. J. Wickre
Ernest Pate
Lane
Shannon Charlton
Manchester
G. G. Butler
Plover
Iowa Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission
Dolliver
United States Senate
Jim Wilson
C. P. Lathrop
Old Rolfe
Butler
Iowa Highway Commission
Highway 10
Rolfe
West Bend
Dixie in Capital More Than 500000 Workers From 11 States
A Washington report shows over 500000 government employees originate from 11 southern states. The data highlights regional staffing patterns across federal agencies and departments in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern States
Farmers Call for Better Rolfe Fire Truck
Farmers urge Rolfe to upgrade fire fighting gear after a recent blaze highlighted equipment failures. They note water supply leaks and lack of a chemical tank, forcing firefighters to pump from a pond and save only parts of the building. Neighbors compare to a nearby town that bought a $0,000 truck last summer and offer donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Greater Rolfe Club
Petit Jurors for March Term
The list of petit jurors for the March term is announced. Judge G. W. Stillman will preside. jurors include Wait D Abens Gilmore City Er iest Blomberg Pocahontas Jennie Bowen Rolfe Ed Carey Tonda Leonard Eickman Fonda Clara Eivers on Rolfe Lawrence Flaherty Pocahontas Mrs Fred Fry Pocahontas Herman L Gerdes Palmer Mary Gilchrist Laurens Esther Hansen Pocahontas J A Hansen Rolfe Raymond Hartsock Havelock George Heald Rolfe Mrs Charles E Hicks Rolfe Leo Higgins Fonda Mabel Jeffers Laurens H G Johnson Laurens Elmer Kirkendall Pocahontas George Korrect Laurens Robert Lakin Fonda Martin Larson Havelock Kathryn Mackovets Pocahontas Harry Malm Pocahontas Veronica Nedved Rolfe Mrs Will Nowack Havelock Ida B Olson Pocahontas Henry Poppen Gilmore City William Roehlk Laurens Anton F Ricklefs Gilmore City F O Schroeder Pocahontas Anton Siedhoff Laurens M T Thorson Rolfe Anne Warne Laurens Mrs Russel Waterman Laurens Mrs Walter Wiemers Manson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Stillman
Wait D. Abens
Gilmore City
Eriest Blomberg
Pocahontas
Jennie Bowen
Rolfe
Ed Carey
Tonda
Leonard Eickman
Fonda
Clara Eiverson
Lawrence Flaherty
Fred Fry
Herman L. Gerdes
Palmer
Mary Gilchrist
Laurens
Esther Hansen
Rollin Ives Reaches France After European Trip
Mr and Mrs Warl Ives receive March 7 letter from son Rollin reporting arrival in France after a two week stop in England. He mentions calling his brother Elwyn who traveled to visit him while en route.
Rolfe Edges Fort Dodge 36 35 In District Tourney
Rolfe defeats Fort Dodge 36 to 35 in district tournament district title race. School election held Monday elected Dr. R B Ramey and N A Wilson to the board of education positions created by retirements. J C Damborg re elected treasurer. Total votes 87 with R B Ranney 94, N A Wilson 87, Dr T B Clark 65, J C Damborg 112.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Ramey
N. A
Jim) Wilson
Board of Education
Alta Hewlett
J. R. McIntire
J. C. Dambergr
R. B. Ranney
N. A. Wilson
Dr. T
Miss Eloise Cook Weds Lt Daniel Dzierzgawski in Alabama
Miss Eloise Cook daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Cook Mystic Iowa and Lt Daniel Dzierzgawski Milwaukee Wisconsin were married by noon February 16 at First Baptist church Phenix City Alabama The Rev Frank Woodland officiated After the ceremony the couple visited Atlanta then Milwaukee The bride who taught in Ames and Des Moines schools received a leave of absence and will move to Weatherford Texas The groom has been assigned as combat instructor at Camp Wolters Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Cook
Frank Cook
Mystic
Iowa
Daniel Dzierzgawski
Milwaukee Wisc
First Baptist Church
Phenix City
Alabama
Frank, Woodland
Atlanta
Georgia
Milwaukee
Dzierazgowski
Des Moines
Pocahontas
Ames
Weatherford
Texas
Dalergganst
Camp Wolters
Lively Lassesses Report on February 24 Meeting
Lively Lassies met at Naomi Diges home on February 24. Naomi Diges hosted a Honey Nut Bread demonstration. Joyce and Sylvia Johnson spoke on War Service. Rita Zeman spoke on Citizenship and Farm Work in 1945. Bette DeVaul received a food mill for outstanding 4-H record. Mary Meisenbach spoke on Courtesy in the Home. Goals set: each girl buys 50c in war stamps for a sticker, bake honey nut bread for a sticker, and bake five oven products for a pin. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DMT
Naomi Diges
Tom Diges
Joyce
Sylvia Johnson
Rita Zeman
Bette DeVaul
Mary Meisenbach
Lois Carpenter
New Implement Co to Open Soon in Rolfe
Nathan Bradburn announces the Bradburn Implement Co will open next week in Rolfe in the former A. A. Firkins Garage building. The shop and sales area have new ceilings, paint, neon lighting and parts bins. The business will offer McCormick Deering implements and general farm repair with Robert Pugh assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradburn Implement Co
Nathan Bradburn
A. A. Firkins Garade
Bradburn
McCormick-Deering
Robert Pugh
Bradgate
Rolfe
J. E. Rickard
Lawrence Hansen
Beverly
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Robert
Phyllis
Harley
Pugh
Katie Strickler
Services Held For Ambrose Hansell
Graveside services for Ambrose Hansell were held at Clinton-Garfield cemetery Sunday at 2 PM with Rev. W F Schneck presiding. The former Rolfe resident died Wednesday morning March 7 at the home of his son and daughter in law Donald Hansell in Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Hansell
Clinton-Garfield
W. F. Schneck
Mr. Hansell
Rolfe
Donald Hansell
Grinell
Memorial Services for Pfe. Everett B Carpenter
Memorial services for Pfe. Everett B Carpenter are set for 3 oclock March 18 at the Methodist church in West Bend. The deceased is survived by his wife Mrs. Carpenter formerly Dorothy Mishler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Everett B. Carpenter
West Bend
Carpenter
Dorothy Mishler
Fort Dodge edges Dodgers in late thriller
In a tightly fought high school district game at Wester City, Fort Dodge defeated Rette 86 to 44 amid a disputed final basket. Referees backed the call after Fort Dodge protested alleging the winning shot occurred after time.
Rolfe Falls to Webster City in district tourney game
Rolfe lost to Webster City 89 to 41 in the district tournament second game after a strong start. The team led 13 to 6 after the first quarter, but trailed 28 to 22 at halftime. Cornwell scored 14 points to lead Rolfe with help from Smith Sinek and Brinkman fouling out in the fourth. Murray was heavily guarded and held to one field goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Relfe
Dodgers
Seekert
Wold
Dewin
Rolfe
Smith
Cornwell
Sinek
Fort Dardee
Mervis
Rolfeguard
Woodard
Lockett
Beers
Webster City
Murray
Brinkman
Returns From Hospital
Maney Stover was brought to his sister Mrs. Harry Herscher home at Havelock Sunday after a month in Mercy hospital Fort Dodge. He remains in bed but is making good progress toward recovery. The Stovers moved March 1 from the farm east of Rolfe to a place near Havelock. The best form of savings US War Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maney Stover
Harry Herscher
Havelock
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Stovers
Rolfe
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Evelyn Kipfer
Kenneth Hansen
Eixchange
Paralysis Fund
Florida
England
Earl Twigg
Rolfe Boy
J. R. Kirby
Methodist Sunday School
Isworth
T. S. Clark
Dick Fisher
Pocahontas Methodist Church
Club
Dixie
Petit Jurors
Rollin Ives
France
Ramey, Wilson
D. Dzierzgawskl
Lively Lasseess Report
New Implement Co
Rette
Jewe
Wester City
Fort Dede
Erie
Tewahieh Rehool Ahletic Pesse
Ation
Woodward
Dodger
Leffle
Morris
Constantine
Lockert
Obinson
Role
Corniwell
Fisher
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