Society notes from area residents and clubs
Neighbors honored Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Boyce with a pre move party at their home as Art Firkins gave a gift picture and Mrs. Eikenberry read a poem. Other items include P.E.O. chapter officers, Presbyterian church Women’s Association planning, a birthday surprise for William Mecham, a Sunday School class potluck, and Young Women’s Club program segments with education and cultural talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Boyce
Art Firkins
Boyces
P.E.D
P.E
Orvan Olerich
R. G. Hunter
Marie Wiegman
J. C. Damborg
M. R. Soth
Glyde Brinkman
A. A. Brinkman
Phillips Brinkman
Arlo Ives
Lt Don Davidson Survives Belgian Crash
First Lt. Donald L. Davidson co pilot of a B 17 survived a January crash in Belgium after engine problems and heavy flak. The aircraft skidded off a landing strip, struck obstacles and wrecked, yet no crew members were injured. The report notes fellow airmen Newkirk Davidson Jacobs Watts Harris Clark Draney Byrd DeClerk and Sgt John P. McPartlin contributed to the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Davidson
Belgium
Eighth Air Force
England
Brussels
Dusseldorf
Benin
Fce
Newkirk
Davidson
Jacobs
Watts
Harris
Clark
Draney
Byrd
DeClerk
Meeting of Rolfe Men in the Philippines
Bernard Philp has met Leo and Walter Tiernan in the Philippines after arrival. Leo and Walter had not met by the last report. Leo entered service March 1, 1941. Walter April 7, 1941. Both served in New Guinea before the Philippines. Bernard went to the Philippines last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Philp
Leo
Walter Tiernan
Philippines
Rolfe
Lowa
Walter
New Guinea
Bernard
Methodist Church Plans Palm Sunday Easter Cantata
Rev. C. R. Buckwalter leads Sunday school at 10 15 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m with the theme The Healing Christ. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m and choir practice Thursday at 8 p m. Easter cantata set for 3 p m Easter afternoon. Baptisms or full membership joinings invited on Palm Sunday March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Methodist Church
C. R. Buckwalter
Confirmation Class At Nain Lutheran Church Schedule
Emery L. Petersen, pastor, announces events at Nain Lutheran Church including confirmation class Saturday at 2 30 p m Sunday school and Bible class at 10 15 a m worship at 11 a m Luther society meets Monday at 8 p m in David Henderson's home and Lenten service is Wednesday at 8 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain Lutheran Church
Emery L. Petersen
Luther Society
David Henderson
Central Cafe
Stanley Brock
Presbyterian Church Service and Activities Schedule
W F Schneck pastor leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Choir practice at 4 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Women’s Association meets Wednesday, March 21. Lenten services at Methodist church 8 p.m. Ever-member Canvass Sunday, March 18. Sign pledge cards. Easter Sunday baptisms and reception of new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Women's Association
Methodist Church
Trinity Lutheran Worship and Activities Schedule
The Trinity Lutheran church lists 9:30 a.m. morning worship with the theme Blessed is He Who Believes from Luke 1 39 45. 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class, 8 p.m. Luther League on The Source of Strength from Romans 1 16 17. Catechism class Saturday 1 45 p.m. at the parsonage. Girls' choir 3 p.m. Lenten service Wednesday evening. Change of time for morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Wangberg
Card of Thanks from Mary and Ann Jones
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy shown during a bereavement. Mary and Ann Jones acknowledge many beautiful and practical acts of kindness and state their appreciation will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary and Ann Jones
April 2 Meeting Doors Open With Miss Hattie Lehnus Hostess
The notice states the next meeting will be held on April 2 and that Miss Hattie Lehnus will serve as hostess.
Thanks to all who aided us during sickness and death
The Gerard family expresses thanks and deep appreciation to friends for support during their mother’s illness and passing. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gerard Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gerard Agnes Rickard named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gerard
Edward Gerard
Agnes Rickard
Rose Fire Department Help Acknowledgment Note
Mr and Mrs Donald Cleal thank the Rose fire department for their aid during a fire at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Fire Department
Donald Cleal
Dr Jones obituary details life of Dr. Thomas D. Jones
Thomas Daniel Jones born July 11 1892 in Manson Iowa died March 7 1945 in Rolfe at age 52. He earned a DDS from the University of Iowa in 1916 and practiced in Manson and Rolfe until retiring in 1940. He married Mary Roberts in 1918 and had children Roger who died in infancy and Ann a high school junior. He served in local government and Republican leadership, belonged to the Methodist church Masonic Lodge American Legion and state dental groups. He is survived by his wife daughter his mother and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Emory Bleam
Doris
Manson
Charles Nieman
Pocahontas
Earl Gilbrech
Glen Foster
Harry Chelders
Olive Brown
Winterset
M. D. Porter
Helen Porter
Cedar Rapids
F. B. Charlton
Des Moines
Shannon Charlton
Manchester
Robert Larson
Humboldt
E. J. Plummer
Somers
Thomas Daniel Jones
William
Ellora Jones
Iowa
Rolfe
Manson High School
University of Iowa
Griffin
Mary Roberts
Roger
Ann
Jones
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
American Legion and
the Legion
State Dental Association
District Dental Association
Wm. Jones
Olive Jones
Sioux City
Vara Lenz
Lucy Bleam
Marjorie Peterson
Placerville
Calif
Pro Boxers Seen Entering Rings Nationwide in 1945
Boxing promoter Mike Jacobs forecasts 5,000 professional boxers will compete in rings across the United States during 1945. His estimate envisions widespread participation in cities and venues nationwide as the sport rebounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Jacobs
Rolfe Plant Ships Feed Out of State Expansion Plans Begin
The Rolfe plant shipped its first load of Climax poultry feeds out of state to the Wessington Springs Hatchery in South Oak. This marks the start of Climax Manufacturing company expansion plans for the postwar period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Plant
Wessington Springs
Climax
S. Oak
Climax Manufacturing Company
Open House At Climax Manufacturing Marks First Year
Climax Manufacturing, owned by Henry Wickie and Emil Hillman, will complete its first year in Rolfe on March 91 and celebrate with an open house at the plant. Coffee and donuts will be served all day and evening at the office, inviting friends and customers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Climax Manufacturing Company
Henry Wickie
Emil Hillman
Rolfe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. C. E. Boyce
General Meeting Woman's Association
Woman's Association of the Presbyterian Church
William Mecham
W. F. Schneck
Marie Fisher
J. R. McIntire
Schneck
McIntire
J. Tt. McIntire
Young Women’s Club
Lillian Wilson
Alma Ogden
Ireland
Marie Ranney
China
Clara Hendrickson
Barbara Olerich
Ruth Gordon
Veronica Tussing
Don Davidson
John P. McPartlin
Elite Theatre
Laurens
Cowboy Canteen
Chas, Starrett
Tex Ritter
Vera Vague
Mills Bros
Hitler
Tewk
Nee
Claudette Colbert
Jennifer Jones
Joseph Cotten
Shirley Temple
Monty Woolley
Lionel Barrymore
Robert Walker
Trinity Lutheran
HeeHaw News
JT. Grant & Son
Dr. Jones
Page Ore
Hall Roberts’ Son
Postville
D.M.T. School
Gale Cooksey
P. A. Peterson
Rolfe Cleaners
Salsbury
North Dakota
Climax Manufacturing Co
Everett Burns, Rolfe
Boone Seed Oats
Albert Sedlacek
Leslie Hughes
Gerd Buske
Gilmore City
EB. Willey
B. Whitmer Bakery & Grocery
Mason
Eddie J. Aden
War Food Administration
WIA
WPA
Karl KE. Mason
Iowa-Nebraska Poultry and Egg Institute
Midwest
WFA
Des Moines Sunday Register
Beckord’s Hatchery
U.S
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