Calendar of Local Club Meetings and Events
A list of upcoming meetings and events across Pocahontas and nearby towns from March 16 to April 7. Groups include Sorosis Club, Premiere Bridge, American Home Study, Farm Bureau units, Delta Dex, P. E. O. Chapter FA, M. E. Ladies' Aid, Excelsior Society, Garfield Township Farm Bureau, Busy Bee Sewing Circle, and Y M C A Bridge Club along with Legion Auxiliary and Pocahontas Spelling Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Webb
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Kensington
R. C. Grant
Olerichs Sell Fifty Eight Poland China Sows
H F Olerich and Sons sold fifty eight Poland China sows at their farm last Friday. The sale drew buyers from Algona Manson Palmer Laurens and Lytton with most sows going to distant buyers. Average price was 18 dollars per head and the top price reached 39 dollars. The family noted previous sales had higher averages and top prices but remains pleased with the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Olerich & Sons
Poland
Near
Fay
Olerichs
Olerich
Algona
Manson
Palmer
Laurens
Lytton
Worth-While 4-H Club Opens Year With Projects
The Worth-White 4-H Club of Des Moines township met at Mrs. Arthur Vaughn’s home for the first meeting of the year and officer elections. Project focus is Home Furnishings with pictures studied. Officers: President Marie McKinnon, Vice-President Elva Faye Ham, Secretary Louise Vaughn, Treasurer Doris Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Arthur Vaughn
Elva Faye Ham
Doris Vaughn
Evelyn Weishaar
Holland
Louise Vaughn
Marie McKinnon
Doris Rudolfson
Evelyn Hovland
Wilma Struthers
Former Rolfeites in quake area hear from many
Former Rolfe residents now in California wrote home after the first major tremor. Letters report safety and minor damages, with several families in Los Angeles Long Beach Alhambra and San Bernardino all unharmed though shaken. Some homes moved or damaged but no injuries confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Iowa
Rolfe
Tall Corn
Minnie Jarvis
Joe Simpson
Long Beach
Stella Hoover
Los Angeles
Altho
Severson
Nels G. Ryen
S. T. Severson
Roy Mentzer
Burbank
John R. Severson
J. M. Severson
Pocahontas
J. L. Young
San Pedro
C. C. Seifert
Ivan Barnes
Victor Martins
H. F. Olerich
Frank Caffray
Harvey Freeman
May
Dolly
Fred Marquhardt
J. F. Nelson
Verne Perrin
W. H. Livingston
Alhambra
Farm Women Celebrate Completion of Home Furnishing Course
Pocahontas county farm women near finishing the ISU Home Furnishing Project. Five lessons were held each winter with hundreds participating. On Friday March 17 at 1:00 pm in the Pocahontas courthouse assembly room there will be a display and program with Mrs. H F Olerich presiding and Mrs. J R Karr of Ireton as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Iowa State College
Pocahontas
H. F. Olerich
J. R. Karr
Ireton
Zulus Favor Westerns Over Education Dramas
A note on shifting tastes shows the Zulus favor wild west films while avoiding educational or society dramas. The Indian name Chippewa is reportedly spelled ninety seven different ways, illustrating inconsistent transliteration.
Two Pocahontas Women Die In Separate Auto Crashes
Two Pocahontas women died in automobile accidents within days. Agnes Bothwell, 41, was killed when her car struck a horse on Primary No. 10 near Pocahontas and slid into a ditch. J B Harmon, 67, died two hours after being struck while crossing Primary No. 17. her hip and legs were severely injured. Surviving relatives and funeral services are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Agnes Bothwell
Primary No. 10
J. B. Harmon
Fort Dodge
Bothwell
Willard Gilchrist
F. C. Gilchrist
Wayne Anderson
Gilmore City
Julia Sinnett
Lutheran Hospital
Ft. Dodge
Hiram Feth
Wickersham
Harmon
Methodist Church
John A. Kettle
Washington Cemetery
Havelock
Ray
Des Moines
Earl
Nina Hartig
Manson
Signs of Spring Hit Rolfe Golf Links
Golf enthusiasts crowded the Rolfe links on Sunday with many from Plover. The course was soggy in spots with wet greens and small ponds in bunkers, though East Lawn and Hillcrest were in best condition. Nearby spring sights include robins, marbles, skates, flying kites, and neighborhood games after dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Golf Links
Rolfe
East Lawn
Hillcrest Green
Interesting Bulletins On Economics Available
A new series of bulletins on the agricultural emergency in Iowa is available at the Farm Bureau office. The free topics include The Situation Today The Causes of the Emergency The Voluntary Domestic Allotment Plan The Iowa Farm Mortgage Situation The Control of the General Price Level The Iowa Tax Situation Monetary Inflation How Tariffs Affect Farm Prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Tess of the Storm Country draws 1100 at The Ritz Rolfe
More than 1,100 people attended Tess of the Storm Country at The Ritz Theatre in Rolfe, with 100 turned away from the Saturday evening show. To reduce crowding, afternoon shows will be promoted. doors open at 6:30 p.m. for early seating and three shows are planned if needed. Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell star, with the Hope family in earlier performances. The Rolfe Promotion Club will present Smiling Thru featuring Norma Shearer Fredric March and Leslie Howard this weekend, with Sunday screenings both afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritz Theatre
Rolfe
Ritz
Tess
The
Storm County
Janet Gaynor
Charles Farrell
Douglas Hope
Islea Beth
Rolfe Promotion Club
Norma Shearer
Fredric March
Leslie Howard
Spring Fever Grips D M T Woman's Club Meeting
Des Moines Township Woman's Club met at the D M T school for spring planting study. Members discussed Roses Shrubs and Bulbs Perennials and enjoyed a violin solo by Miss Lucille Weishaar. Refreshments followed with Mrs Weishaar Mrs Gehrt and Mrs George on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lucille Weishaar
John Weishaar
J. M. Gehrt
James George
Kellner Davidson wedding in Atlantic and Guthrie Center
Miss Lillian Kellner and Sylvester S. Davidson married on Saturday March 11 1933 at the Methodist parsonage in Atlantic Iowa. Geraldine Cleaver witnessed the ceremony. The bride previously worked as assistant in Dr C W Siefkin’s office and the groom formerly lived in Rolfe and worked for Rolfe Auto Company. They will reside in Guthrie Center after March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Kellner
Sylvester S. Davidson
Atlantic
Iowa
Rolfe
Geraldine Cleaver
Anita
Rolfeite
C. W. Siefkin
County Legion Association Meeting in Havelock
Pocahontas County American Legion Association will meet at Legion Hall Havelock on Monday evening March 20 with Karl Hall State Commander as principal speaker. Executives meet at 8 00 p m with post commanders and adjutants urged to attend. Banks in Pocahontas opened for business Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County American Legion Association
Legion
Car Crash Near Ottosen Bridge Injures Family
A Chevrolet sedan driven by Victor Hermansen collided with another vehicle at Primary No. 44 east of the Ottosen bridge Monday evening. Henry Hermansen suffered a six stitch forehead cut. Mrs. Hermansen and five sons were shaken. the other car carried a man woman and six children with one child losing teeth. The eastbound Hermansen vehicle and the westbound car collided as the latter attempted a south turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hermansen
Primary No. 44
Ottosen Bridge
Henry Hermansen
Hermansen
The Big Drive shown in Pocahontas by Rolfe Legionaires
The Big Drive will be shown at the Rialto Theatre in Pocahontas on March 29 and 30, sponsored by Cecil Cumming Post No. 25 American Legion of Rolfe. Pocahontas County Legion Unit uses the film to raise funds and educate on World War experiences. The documentary features official battle fronts, civilian life, and stars veterans who served in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto Theatre
Pocahontas
Cecil Cumming Post No. 25
American Legion
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Algona Musicale Brings Twelve Town Choirs Together
Mr and Mrs George A Ivey attended a large Algona district musicale Sunday as churches from about twelve towns joined in a unified concert. The event featured an orchestra of about seventy five players and a large choir directed by Morningside College instructors. A Summer Music Institute scholarship at Lake Okoboji will go to the best singer chosen by a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Ivey
M. E
Algona
Morningside College
Lake Okoboji
Farm Bureau Meeting Set For March 20 in Des Moines Township
The Des Moines Township Farm Bureau announces its next meeting on Monday March 20 at 8:00 p m in the assembly room of the Des Moines Township School. Wade DeMill sponsors the gathering and invites the entire community to attend, hoping for a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Wade DeMill
Pocahontas County Sunday School Convention Set in Rolfe
The Fifty third annual Pocahontas County Sunday School Association convention will meet at the local Presbyterian church on Thursday April 6. An all day program includes an evening session with musical numbers a pageant and an address by O G Herbrecht of Des Moines. A covered dish luncheon at noon and a fifteen cent luncheon at 6 p m will be served. A large attendance is anticipated and all county church people are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township
Farm Bureau
Guy E. White
Busy Bee Sewing Circle
R. B. Mather
Ron Ton Bridge Club
M. P. Hancher
Y. M. C. Bridge Club
James Sennett
Leonard Smith
J. R. McIntire
Excelsior Society
Minnie Jarvis
Pocahontas County Sunday School Association
Presbyterian Church
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Rolfe School Board Elects Three New Members in Voter Turnout
In Rolfe Independent School District elections held with the annual meeting Monday, Dr. Florence Fuller-White J. R. McIntire and J. C. Brogotti won three year, three year, and one year terms respectively. J. C. Damborg was elected treasurer with 264 votes in a 397 vote total. The new board will convene Monday evening to organize and appoint officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Fuller-White
J. R. McIntire
J. C. Brogotti
Rolfe Independent
J. C. Damborg
Dr. Fuller-White
Robert Hunter
H. ©. Wiegman
B. C. Rudolfson
Jd. C. Damborg
Fuller-White
Mr. McIntire
Wiegman
Rudolfson
Bregatti
F. B. Charlton
Hunter
Damborg
C. B. Bowen
J. B. Kent
L. R. Davidson
J. P. Graves
1932 Champs Take Measure of Conference Winners
The 1952 County Champions edged the 1983 Twin Lakes Conference champs 38 to 31 in a close season finale. Ed Calligan hit key shots from center as Brinkman led with 14 points and Stevenson 10. Box score shows Green and others contributing for the 1932 team. The Wildcats defeat Rolfe high school seconds 26-22 with an 18-11 halftime edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Calligan
Green
Brinkman
Stevenson
Shelgren
H. Calligan
Calligan
Hudek
P Carroll
Tiernan
Wildcats
Wildcat Basketeers
Rolfe
Wild
Wildcat
Olerich
Pollock
Carroll
Smith
Kaiser
Wilson
Olerich Meee
Freeman
Davidson Ae
Larson
Mishler
Garfield F B Meeting Set at Guy White Home
Mrs. C A Christensen will lead the Garfield Township Farm Bureau unit meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy E White on Thursday March 23 at 8 00 pm A feature program and large attendance are anticipated China produces 90000000 pounds of silk fibre annually
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Society
R. B. Mather
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
J. O. Wangberg
C. A. Christensen
Garfield Township
Farm Bureau
Guy E. White
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sorosis Club
T. D. Jones
Bryson
American Home Study Club
B. A. Kerns
Court House
County Association of the American Legion
Legion Hall
A. G. Hille
Delta Dex
American Legion Auxiliary
James Sernett
China
New England
D. M. T. Woman's Club
Kellner — Davidson
County Legion Assn
Rolfe Legionaires
Algona Musicale
D. M. T. Farm Bureau
S. S
India
Garfield F. B
Guy White
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