Play Contest At Auditorium Next Tuesday
A one act play contest under the Iowa High School Speech association will be at Rolfe high school auditorium Tuesday evening March 21. Laurens Manson and Rolfe high schools will be represented with Rolfe performing A Wedding by John Kirkpatrick. Cast includes John Wiegman Bob Riches Jane Peterson Dick Fisher Ann Jones Paul Sinek Gwen dolyn Whitmer.
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Iowa High School Speech Association
Rolfe High School
Laurens
Manson
Rolfe
E. G. Cortright
Fort Dodge High School
John Kirkpatrick
John Wiegman
Bob Riches
Jane Peterson
Dick Fisher
Ann Jones
Paul Sinek
Gwendolyn Whitmer
Manson High School
Professor Bruce
Roger Campbell
Junior Bruce
David O'Leary
Mrs. Bruce
Helen Stewart
Juliet Bruce
Loretta Wise
June Bruce
Zeta Long
Mary Francis
Jeanine Haupts
Miles
Bill Bottoms
Dean Taylor
Earl Lehr
Laurens High School
Evelyn Neuenburg
Nurse Bates
Betty Younggreen
Jerome Stevens
Duane Peterson
Nurse Fleming
Barbara Wessman
Grayson
Eloise Hakes
Wilna Struthers Weds Pfc Jesse J Cummings in Des Moines
Miss Wilna Struthers of Des Moines marries Pfc. Jesse J. Cummings of Fort Des Moines in a March 8 ceremony officiated by Rev. Leonard E. Deavers. The couple will reside in Des Moines with families in attendance including Mrs. Cook and Mrs. White.
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Wilna Struthers
Des Moines
Pfc
Jesse J. Cummings
Fort Des Moines
Howard Cook
Leonard E. Deavers
Jurors Drawn For April Term In Pocahontas County
The March term district court in Pocahontas county convenes March 27 with Judge F C Vid— son presiding. A grand jury meets March 28 and petit jurors are drawn for April 10 a.m. Names include Ames Anderson Plover Mrs C Chapman Rolfe Irene Clancey Fonda J A Cordes Rolfe Emmet Kichler Pocahontas Nona Fair Laurens Maude Kischer Rolfe Mae Teen Fonda Ladonna Hammes Pocahontas J M Hart Rolfe Clarence Fosier Rolfe Frank B Johnson Havelock J W Johnson Fonda Paul Kerns Rolfe John L Madsen Bradgate Mrs Alfred Miller Pocahontas R B McCormick Pocahontas Agnes Neel Gilmore City Mrs A R Omtredt Fonda Wesley Ott Jr Pocahontas Ted Pearson Fonda Anna Peterson Pocahontas Archie Phillip Rolfe Habbie H Post Gilmore City Ruth Shimon Pocahontas Mrs Andrew Simonson Rolfe George Sloan Laurens Blanche Spies Gilmore City John Stahr Laurens Mrs Ernst Stover Pocahontas Lou Thoma Fonda 883 Haseal Thomas Laurens Thomas Omsen Laurens C W Watts Rolfe Helen B Weible Gilmore City Mrs Louige Wilson Rolfe
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Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Sonvenes
F.’. C. ‘Vidson
Emmetsburg
Ames Anderson
Plover
Con Chapman
Rolfe
Irene Clancey
Fonda
J. A’ Cordes
Emmet Kichler
Nona Fair
Laurens
Maude Kischer
Mae Teen
Ladonna Hammes
Ocahontas
J. M. Hart
Clarence Fosier
Frank B. Johnson
Havelock
J.ww. Johnson
Paul Kerns
John L. Madsen
Bradgate
FamilyLearns Son Stanley Safe After Pacific Voyage
A notice states that Mr and Mrs S received a telephone call confirming their son Stanley, a crew member on the U S S General John Pope, has arrived in San Francisco after a Pacific voyage via an unspecified route and switch with Leo Hart.
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South
Rae
Last Rites For Henry Thomsen Rolfe Pioneer
Funeral services were held at Nain Lutheran church on Thursday afternoon March 9 with Rev. Emery Petersen presiding. The service featured a solo and two vocal trios, organ accompaniment by Mrs. Glenn Gaskill, and pallbearers including four sons and two sons in law. Burial followed in Clinton-Garfield cemetery. Henry Thomsen born December 21 1855 in Harrison Sound Denmark died March 5 1944 at his daughter’s home near Rolfe at age 88. He was a charter member of Nain Lutheran and is survived by six children, 21 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
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Henry Thomsen
Nain Lutheran Church
Emery Petersen
Rev. Petersen
Ray Igacson
Albert Bermansda
Aigv. Petersen
Glenn Gaskill
Harrison Sound
Denmark
Thomas
Johanna Jensen
Art Firkins
Rolfe
Thomson
America
Rome
Thomsen
Sophia Johansen
Rose
Anne
Jens
Plover
John
Mallard
William
Gine
Art Kilbourn
Hans
Cylinder
Town Election Monday March 27 for City Offices
Voters will choose in a two party city election on Monday March 27. Citizen's Party candidates include Mayor G G Butler and councilmen J H Brinkman George Beckord Victor Shimon Fred Witt Merle McAninch, treasurer M W Webb and assessor Mrs L M Palson. People's Party tickets list Mayor Luther Thompson councilmen A G Sroufe Tony Nielsen L A Hansen A V Graeber, assessor Grover Shriner, Park commissioner 6 year term J G C Damborg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen’s Party
G. G. Butler
J. H. Brinkman
George Beckord
Victor Shimon
Fred Witt
Merle McAninch
M. W. Webb
L. M. Paulson
People’s Party
Luther Thompson
A. G. Sroufe
Tony Nielsen
L. A. Hansen
A. V. Graeber
Grover Shriner
J. GC. Damborg
Follow-up Lesson Held for Women’s Project at Olerich Home
A follow-up in women's project work took place March 3 at Mrs. H F Olerichs home. The lesson on Shortcuts in Everyday Tasks was led by Mrs H D Brinkman and Mrs James DeWolf. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
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H. F. Olerich
H. D. Brinkman
James DeWolf
Boy Scouts To Collect Old Paper In Rolfe
The Rolfe Boy Scouts will collect old paper on Saturday afternoon March 18. In a previous drive on March 4 they gathered about two tons of paper and thank Rolfe residents for their cooperation. Please place household paper on a porch or back door to speed pickup. rural residents may bring paper to the back door of the former Haynes grocery store.
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Rolfe Boy Scouts
Rolfe
Haynes Grocery
Pocahontas County Schools to Hold Miniature X-Ray Film Program
A countywide program described by Flossie Mc Bride aims to screen Pocahontas high school students for tuberculosis using miniature x-ray films on Tuesday March 21. Funded largely by Christmas Seals, the effort seeks 100 percent participation with parental consent and reports results to families and physicians.
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Pocahontas County
Flossie McBride
R.N
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
State Health Department
Iowa
County Medical Society
County Tuberculosis Association
Health Department
State Tuberculosis Association
L. H. Flancher
Pauline Bentz
Pocahontas
Towa
Anderson Re elected Superintendent Of Rolfe Schools
At a recent board meeting M. D. Anderson was reelected for a three year term as superintendent of the Rolfe public schools. He completes his 14th year in Rolfe and chose to stay after being offered a contract in Ankeny. The vote signals community approval of his work.
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Board of Education
M. D. Anderson
Rolfe
Anderson
Ankeny
Strawberries yield guidance for family garden rows
A well managed patch can yield about half a pint per running foot of two foot wide row. With 15 quarts per adult and a family of five, 300 feet of row are needed. About 150 plants would be required to plant it.
First Pre Pearl Harbor Fathers Enter Service
Five Pocahontas county men reported at Des Moines on March 6 for induction into the armed forces. This group included the county's first pre Pearl Harbor fathers to be called. Endersbe and Urban volunteered. A large contingent was set to report at Camp Dodge on March 8 for pre induction physicals, but snowstorm delays postponed the trip.
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Pocahontas County
Des Moines
Pearl Harbor
Ferris L. Malcolm
Gilmore City
R. Gordon Leigh
Havelock
Stanley S. Colee
Vernon R. Endersbe
Rolfe
W. Wayne Urban
Laurens
Endersbe
Urban
Camp Dodge
Legion to Host Joint Meeting and Dance
Havelock post of the American Legion will entertain county Legion posts and the Auxiliary at a joint meeting on Monday March 20 including a program lunch and dance George Cole adjutant reports
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Havelock
American Legion
Wings for Theron E Graeber in 44C class at Stockton Field
Theron E Graeber of Aviation Cadet Class 44C earned his pilot wings at Stockton Field California on Sunday March 12 and was commissioned a second lieutenant. He enlisted in December 1942 and began training February 1943 in the western states. His next post will be tactical bombers in a B 25 unit at Sacramento California. he is the second Graeber to earn Army Air Corps wings, with brother Lt Gerald R Graeber flying a P 47 at De River Louisiana.
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Theron E. Graeber
Stockton Field
Calif
Air Corps
Sacramento
Theron
Red Cross Seeks Sewing Help for 6900 Dressings
A Red Cross note states 6900 surgical dressings due by May 1 with community women aiding. Fourteen sewists finished 18 kit bags, more volunteers needed Fridays at 2:00, and the Central States Electric Co basement room serves as a work room. Mrs. Maud Ives donated $1 to fund thread, supplies, and postage.
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Central States Electric Co
Maud Ives
Services For Mrs Simonson Held Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Simonson were held at the home and at the Methodist church with Rev J O Wangberg and Rev C L Dalseide presiding. Music by Trinity Lutheran girls choir and solo by E P Lomen, with numerous floral and charitable gifts totaling over 150 dollars. Interment in Clinton Garfield cemetery and a long list of attendees from nearby towns.
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Anna Simonson
Methodist Church
J. O. Wangberg
Trinity Lutheran Church
C. L. Dalseide
Ambrose
North Dakota
Trinity Church
Telmer Sime
Inga Ryen
Gladys Larson
Simonson
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Herbert R. Halverson
Anita and
Byron
Tillie Nelson
Theodore Oson
Bernhard Severtson
Kenneth
Minn
Thomas J. Hood
Alice
Kathleen
Mallard
Haldor Dale
Joe I
Dale
Bede
John T. Heggen
Story City
Glen O’neall
Pomeroy
A. M. Johnson
Minneapolis
Martin Kukor
Havelock
Lester Spangler
Castana
Chas. M. Hansen
Emmetsburg
Jack Spies
Gilmore City
Clarence Johnson
Albert City
G. Wilbur Woods
Clinton, Tenn
Harry Junkman
Manson
Carl Hoveland
Humboldt
Ollie Larson
Curlew
O.E.S. Local Chapter To Host March 30 Party
The local Eastern Star chapter invites members and their spouses plus Masons and their wives to a Thursday evening party on March 30. Ladies should bring a lunch box to be sold at auction, with a program and entertainment planned.
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The
O.E.S
Eastern Star
Masons
School Election Quiet Affair
In the March 13 school election M. W. Webb was re elected to a three year term on the Board of Education. Only 22 votes were cast with Webb receiving 21 and one vote for W. W. Hilton, indicating Rolfe citizens are satisfied with the schools' management.
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M. W. Webb
Board of Education
Rolfe
W. W. Hilton
Wangberg Daughter-in-Law Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Rev and Mrs J O Wangberg learned their daughter in law Mrs Orlando Wangberg of Northfield Minnesota was taken to the hospital Sunday and underwent an appendicitis operation Monday. Late word says she is doing very well. Her husband Captain Wangberg serves as chaplain somewhere in England.
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J. O. Wangberg
Inlaw
Orlando Wangberg
Northfield
Miram
Captain Wangberg
England
Local ration board cuts non high way gas allotments 50 percent
Due to R coupon shortages no more supply for 30 days. Six month allotment ends Sept 1 1944 covers farming needs. After March 15 1944 farmers must endorse I and R coupons to exchange gas. Transportation rations second quarter 1944 pickup only at Local Ration Board April 1–30 1944. Grade I tires available but stock scarce. No tire certificate changes from Grade II to Grade I. Change overs from steel to rubber on tractors and implements prohibited from Feb 10 1944 due to military needs.
Father Son Banquet At Methodist Church
About 75 men and boys attended a father son banquet in the Methodist church basement on Monday evening. M D Anderson, superintendent of schools, acted as toastmaster and introduced a vocal solo by Franklin Majorowicz and a high school quartet performance. Rev Buckwalter led the program, with musical numbers by Evelyn Perrin and Mrs Warner, and a wake up and live number. Rev Havighurst could not attend due to ice on his car windshield.
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Methodist Church
M. D. Anderson
Franklin Majorowicz
Thomas Diggs
Conrad Majorowicz
Herschel Chapman
John Wiegman
Bob Riches
Clifford Smith
Dick Fisher
Kathryn Warner
Chas. Buckwalter
Evelyn Perrin
Dairy Payments Schedule For 1944 March Dates
Dairy feed payments set at 8 per pound butterfat and 35 cents per hundredweight for mill for January and February 1944. Payments issued at Fonda Firemen's Hall March 17 Laurens Bank March 21 Pocahontas Courthouse Lobby March 23 24 Rolfe State Bank March 20 Palmer Legion Hall March 18. Hours 2 am to 4 pm. Minimum payment one dollar. Applications due by March 31.
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Fonda
Palmer
Legion Hall
Rolfe
State Bank
Laurens
Bank
Pocahontas
Penicillin Treatment Reaches Iowa City Patient in Hospital
Julius Stevenson at University Hospital Iowa City receives penicillin treatment praised for cures though scarce with most production set for military use. The supply for Stevenson's bone infection was obtained from Dr. Kieffer in Boston.
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Julius Stevenson
University Hospital
Iowa City
Stevenson
Kieffer
Boston
Parsons Dies at West Bend Shoe Repairman
Parson s age 60 a West Bend shoe repairman died at his home Monday March 6 from a heart ailment Funeral services were held Saturday He operated a shoe shop here a few years ago
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By Parsons
West Bend
Parsons
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Sattelberg
New Guinea
United Nations
Vitiaz Strait
New Britain
Henry Thomsen Rolfe
Boy Scouts
Red
Boorn
Norway
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