Local Diddings Across Dods County Visitors
Mr and Mrs A G Sroufe were Fort Dodge visitors Saturday. Mrs Harrison Knapp of Plover and Miss Evelyn Snook of D M T were visitors in the Paul Snook home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Paul Snook and family were guests in the home of Mrs Snook's mother Mrs Wm Snook last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Earl Fisher with Gloria Jane Reynolds of Pocahontas visited friends in Alta and Storm Lake Tuesday.
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A. G. Sroufe
F T. Dodge
Harrison Knapp
Plover
Evelyn Snook
D.M. T
Paul Snook
Mr. Snook
Wm. Snook
Earl Fisher
Gloria Jane Reynolds
Pocahontas
Alta
Storm Lake
Promotion Club Meeting in Central States Showrooms
The Promotion Club met for a fortnightly luncheon at Central States showrooms last Thursday with Rev. C. P. Carlson giving grace. W. D. Hauck led the meeting, reporting on the Burn Committee's activity and inviting Rolfe High squads to luncheon on March 23. Plans included expanding Rolfe Money use and securing a future productive program for Rolfe.
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Central States
C. P. Carlson
Grace
Pirl Riches
W. D. Hauck
Burn
Cliff Howe
J. H. Brinkman
J. E. Rickard
Rolfe
Rolfe High
Hauck
George A. Ivey
Nasby R. Earl Ferguson
Quiet election marks Des Moines Township school vote
In Des Moines Township Consolidated a light election yielded three ticket names Joe J Johnson Charles Majorowicz and Loren Pease with 67 votes cast and a new board membership including Jens Thompson Wm Sennett C Jensen Joe J Johnson and Charles Majorowicz Secretary H C Kauffman. Local notices share routine visits illnesses and community events around town.
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Des Moines Township
Joe J. Johnson
Chas. Majorowicz
Loren Pease
O. E. Lehnus
Jens Thompson
Wm. Sennett
C. Jensen
Charles Majorowicz
H. C. Kauffman
Auxiliary Activities Highlight Sewing Afternoon at Sennett Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Jas Sennett's home with Mrs. Clarence Calligan assisting. Guests included Mrs. Denzil Johnson and Mrs. Ralph Dailey. An excellent lunch followed. Later, thirteen members attended the county meeting at Havelock where Mrs. A V Perigal was elected vice chairman of the county unit. Attendees listed include Mrs. R Earl Ferguson, Mrs. M A Richmond, Mrs. W Leland McIntire, Mrs. Marvin Burroughs, Mrs. A V Perigal, Mrs. Mary Wheeler, Mrs. T D Jones, Mrs. Z T Carroll, Mrs. H C Lawson, Mrs. James Sennett, Mrs. Lewis Paulsen, Mrs. Clarence Calligan and Mrs. Floyd McCain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Jas. Sennett
Clarence Calligan
Denzil Johnson
Ralph Dailey
Havelock
A. V. Perigal
R. Earl Ferguson
M. A. Richmond
W. Leland McIntire
Marvin Burroughs
Mary Wheeler
T. D. Jones
Z. T. Carroll
H. C. Lawson
James Sennett
Lewis Paulsen
Floyd McCain
Hog Vaccination School Seeks Farmers in Pocahontas
Farm Bureau reports demand for a hog vaccination school to teach farmers how to vaccinate their hogs and address swine diseases. If at least ten requesters sign up, a session may be held soon in Pocahontas, likely Monday and Tuesday March 27 28.
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Farm Bureau
Pocahontas
Chevrolet Debuts Starterator in 1933 Models
Chevrolet introduces the Starterator on its 1933 cars, a pedal operated feature that starts and accelerates the engine with one movement. The system locks the starter circuit when the engine fires and uses vacuum to disengage the starterator, allowing the pedal to function as an accelerator. Engineers claim it moves toward a more automatic car.
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Chevrolet
Government Seed and Feed Loans Available in Pocahontas
Government seed and feed loans will be offered in Pocahontas county for 1933 with up to 300 dollars available per farmer. A 30 percent acreage reduction on cash crops applies to loans, alfalfa or forage crops may be planted for on farm feeding, and the loan carries 5.5 percent interest with due date October 1, 1938.
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Pocahontas County
Chas. Ik. Watts
Pocahontas
QO. F. Young
Havelock
John Wisenhauer
Happenings and thoughts from Rolfe and Havelock
A column notes a big crowd at Rolfe's recent sale thwarted by no-show vendors while praising Havelock's community sale. Floyd Grove sold the offerings at strong prices. The piece muses on happiness, temperament, a Russian nobleman's tale, and a quip about a car stalling at a precise time.
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Havelock
Floyd Grove
Rolfe
Iowa Warehoused Corn Loans At Eight Cents A Bushel
Farmers may borrow eight cents per bushel on warehoused corn under the Iowa Warehouse Act. Loans run up to nine months at six and a half percent interest. Applications are through the Farm Bureau office in Pocahontas as prices rise and storage tempts morehold.
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Iowa
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas
Worldly World quote from H G Wells interview
H G Wells told a New York interview the world grows more worldly daily. A London reception anecdote cited a man noting the old gentleman with one son in a lunatic asylum one son an artist and another who has married for love.
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H. G. Wells
New York
London
Springfield Union
Circus agent promises real midget for show
The circus proprietor seeks a dwarf for exhibition and a agent pledges contact with a genuine midget. The agent assures the showman the performer is real, joking that his short stature makes him think every foot ache is neuralgia.
Absent-minded Husband Triggers Witty Quip
A wife laments her husband’s absent mindedness as he leaves two items on the table and hands her a duplicate. A friend chuckles that it’s a simple habit and jokes about the couple’s routine. The couple’s lighthearted exchange hints at affection amid domestic quirks.
Unofficial observer cites rising literacy amid political chatter
A manual born observer notes people growing more slyly educated while Senator Sorghum warns that literary culture distracts him from crafting ideas as public discourse intensifies.
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Thi
Sorghum
Mess of Grandmas Attend Social with Bobbie
A boy named Bobbie and his family attended a social in a nearby town. When his father asked who came with them he replied that it was “a mess of grandmas.”
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Bobbie
Daddy
Presbyterian Church Notes and Services Highlight Upcoming Canvass
Rev C Paul Carlson leads Sunday Worship at 10:00 am with Sunday School at 11:16 am and Evening Service at 7:30 pm. The annual canvass will occur next Sunday with the canvassing committee visiting attendees. The Young People’s Christian Endeavor will host the Sunday evening service and the Communicants Class begins March 25 for youths twelve and older. Rev L C Denise will preach Sunday morning. The Lightbearers meet Saturday at 2:00 pm to continue the missionary quilt. parents urged to cooperate. The church emphasizes gaining knowledge of God and virtuous living.
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Christian Endeavor
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society
L. C. Denise
D. D
Prebyterian Theological Seminary
Omaha
Milton
Quiet Hour Lent Program Hosts Bible Story Contest
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. T. S. Bassett hosts a three Sunday Lent series with a Bible Story Contest at 7:30 p.m. Contestants advance to sub-district and finals at Epworth League Institute Lake Okoboji in July for a half scholarship at Morningside College. The Ladies' Aid Kensington social is set for Wednesday, March 22, at Mrs. R. C. Grant's home with an inviting program and welcoming community spirit.
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Epworth League Institute
Lake Okoboji
Morningside College
Ladies’ Aid Kensington
R. C. Grant
Trinity Lutheran Church weekly schedule and events
Rev J O Wangberg leads Sunday School at 10:00 a m and Morning Worship with special music by the choir. Luther League meets at 10:45 a m and midweek prayer Thursday at 8:00 p m. Catechism class March 18 1 30 p m and Ladies Aid March 23 at the Parsonage. The message quotes a truth centered motto about honesty.
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Luther League
E. B. Thompson
Ladies Aid Society
Wang‘berg
Cora Lighter Offers Quality Merchandise At Fair Prices
A dense classified style page lists women’s apparel and accessories including dresses, stockings, slips, prints, ginghams, sheeting, bloomers, and yarn. It promotes sales on silk crepe, curtains, bedspreads, corsets, and a 2 way stretch lastex girdle with emphasis on low prices and quick restocks.
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Cora
Nain Lutheran Church Notes Schedule
Rev. L H Kjoller presides with morning worship at 11 00 and evening service on the first and third Sundays at 8 00. Prayer meeting Thursday 8 00. First Sunday service in Danish, others in English. Rolfe community urged to attend as published unless announced otherwise. Also notes on Pacific shark tooth currency and Alpine exploration myth.
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Rolfe
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C. Paul Carlson
Methodist Episcopal Church
T. S. Bassett
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