Local Havelock People Attend Des Moines Basketball Tourney
Mir and Mrs Jwhn Brazier visited Des Moines for a basketball tournament while their son Lawrence, a Younkers employee, hoped for success. Lynn Hersom and Norman Clark left for Des Moines to join the induction group. Mr and Mrs Ralph Hawn traveled to Sioux City then Farnhamville to collect visiting grandchildren. Families noted other local visits and a Des Moines tournament caused school dismissal for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Jwhn Brazier
Sides Moines
Lawrence
Younkers
Lynn Hersom
Norman Clark
Ware
Des Moines
Ralph Hawn
Sioux City
Farnhamville
Stewart Whitmore
Fenton
Junior Smith
John Ewing
David
Albert Schrader
Janet
Marjorie
Lois
Warren
Nahnsen’s
Irene Markley to Wed in Kansas City and Honolulu Match
Irene Markley of Kansas City will wed Howard Gail Ledgerwood of Honolulu, Hawaii, in April. The couple’s families announce the engagement, with Irene enrolled at a girls' secretarial college in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Markley
Ernest Markley
Irene
Kansas City
Howard Gail Ledgerwood
Honolulu
Hawaii
Sarahon Hooley Secretarial Callege
Legion Auxiliary Plans County Meeting and Musical Program
The American Legion Auxiliary meets at Mrs. Arthur McCartan's home to arrange hosting the county Auxiliary at the Riddette on March 23 with Plover Auxiliary as co host. This is the last county meeting until June and a luncheon is served. A musical program is planned.
Shower Honors Iris Vining At Mrs Wagner Home
Mrs Lloyd Wagner hosted a Tuesday evening shower for Iris Vining featuring many gifts. Attendees from Pocahontas included Dolore s Wagner Joy Martens Harold Vining Leona Hoechler Dorothy Sennett Henrietta Kramer Henrietta Hoesing Velda Stump Bernice Sedlacek Josephine Sedlacek and Emil Kruml. Mr and Mrs Floyd DeVaul have returned from spending the winter in Dunedin Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Vining
Lloyd Wagner
Iris Vining
Dolores Wagner
Joy Martens
Harold Vining
Leona Hoechler
Dorothy Sennett
Henrietta Kramer
Henrietta Hoesing
Velda Stump
Bernice Sedlacek
Josephine Sedlacek
Emil Kruml
Pocahontas
Floyd DeVaul
Dunedin
Florida
Hand Injury At School And Local Wedding News
A student named Jimmie Waters injured two fingers after catching his hand in a rotary plane at school. In Pocahontas, Tris Vining married Arnold Williams at the Methodist church, with Arnold joining his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jay Williams as a new Ogden area resident after working in Des Moines. Georgia Black of Laurens visited at the Wolcott parsonage for a Sunday dinner, while Harlan Fain of Humboldt and Mrs. Fain spent the weekend with the Don Gibson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Waters
Vining Williams
Pocahontas
Tris Vining
Arnold Williams
Arnold
Jay Williams
Des Moines
Georgia Black
Laurens
J. D. Wolcott
Harlan Fain
Humbolidt
Don Gibson
Fain
Walter Knight
Junior Pieratt
Don
Washington job brings Keerles to D C with federal post
Vincent Keerles left Saturday for Washington D C where he has secured a federal job. He has been employed at the post office as assistant mail carrier and also served as city clerk. His wife will not accompany him at this time. Mr and Mrs Will Voy left Monday evening for their Waterloo home after a short visit at the Bloomer home. Mrs Voy Ina Bloomer is employed at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vincent Keerles
Washington, D. C
Will Vov
Waterloo
Bloomer
City caucus nominates candidates for March 30 election
Will Bloomer returns home after five weeks ill in Des Moines. Friday city hall caucus nominating a mayor and five council members to be elected March 30. Only one ticket in the field. Walter Ohrtmann and wife stay at Mrs Nellie Nickelson farm where he is employed. Bradgate residents George Gist come for Leroy Dolores and Darrell from grandparents as their parents attend Will Gist funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bloomer
Des Moines
Walter Ohrtmann
Nellie Nickelson
George
Local Homes See Renovations and Family News
South part of the R C Cole residence was reshingled this week while J W Reimer and Walt Obrtman installed built in cupboards at Mrs Nellie Nickeltons home. Buck brothers laid new floors at the telephone residence and Rex Coyle work crews dug for a basement. Rex and Judy Coyle returned from Pisgah Iowa after Rexs father died. Hubert White funeral in Cedar Falls where he had been a foreman. Kraai boy spent week with grandparents during basketball tournament. Kill Kare Klub met at Mrs Jess DeVauls home with lunch hosted by Mrs DeVaul and Mrs Vance Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Cole
J. W. Reimer
Walt Obrtman
Nellie Nickelton
Melvin
Lawrence Buck
Telephone
Jay Williams
Rex Coyle
Judy
Pisgah
Iowa
Rex
Pete Smith
Cedar Falls
Hubert White
White
Robert Russell Kraai
Orange City
Kraai
Kill Kare Klub
Jess DeVaul
Father and Son Banquet at Havelock Church
Havelock Methodist Church invites men and boys to a father and son banquet Friday at 7 p.m. James I. Dolliver of Fort Dodge will speak on fellowship and community life. A men's rally for nine churches follows next Tuesday at 7 p.m. with Dr. John V. Madison as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake Wolcott
James I. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Havelock
John V. Madison
Sioux City
Questions over Cronin novel at Harlan library
Librarian at Harlan questions the handling of Cronin's Keys of the Kingdom after two men asked if the book could be read without registering a name. Mrs Vaiberg Lax reported seeing two women reading it on separate days and a description was requested. A close examination followed but no report to staff was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Kingdom
Cronin
Large rabbit shot by Terpstra near Grinnell
Terpstra of Grinnell returns from a hunting trip with a 15 pound rabbit, living at a local residence. The sizable rabbit has since died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Clean Up the Attic and Help Clean Up the Axis
Local organizers urge residents to clear clutter from attics and basements to aid wartime efforts. Community drive aims to reuse materials, recycle metal, and support national campaigns against the Axis powers.
Meeting Highlights Production Transportation and Defense Talk
P T A speaker J F Miller from Humboldt spoke on Production Transportation and Defense at the high school auditorium Monday evening. Pupils from the fifth and sixth grades performed songs and a short play under teacher Dorothy Johnson with help from Mrs Martha Wallace and Mrs Nathan Bradburn. The program also featured a monologue by Blanche Wallace and a pantomime by Mary Claire Gunderson Bob Marchant and Ivan Wolcott, with a song by Cleland Isacson. A social hour and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A. J. F. Miller
Humboldt
Parent-Teacher Association
Dorothy Johnson
Martha Wallace
Nathan Bradburn
Blanche Wallace
Mary Claire Gunderson
Bob Marchant
Ivan Wolcott
Cleland Isacson
W S C S Meets Wednesday at Methodist Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the Methodist church basement on Wednesday afternoon. Plans were made for a spring supper on Saturday April 9 and committees were appointed by secretary Mrs Martha Wallace. De votions were led by Mrs L E Gatch and the lesson was taught by Mrs Ted Woodruff. Refreshments were provided by hostesses Mrs Martha Wallace and Mrs Leonard Seaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Martha Wallace
L. E. Gatch
Ted Woodruff
Leonard Seaman
Birthday Party Honors Mr. Lanning at Four-Table 300 Event
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Lanning entertained friends Saturday night for his birthday. Progressive 300 played at four tables with Mrs. John Benjamin winning high score among the ladies and Henry Olson among the men. Henry Sorenson won the traveling prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Lanning
Mr. Lanning
John Benjamin
Henry Oqlson
Henry Sorenson
Double C Club Meets at Mrs Lees Home
The Double C club met Tuesday evening at Mrs Harold Lees home. In Chinese checkers Mrs Inga McCreary won the high prize. Mrs Albert Hemerson attended as a guest. Refreshments were served by the hostess at the end of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leas
Harold Lees
Inga McCreary
Albert Hemerson
Death of Mrs A Anderson noted in local obituary
Mrs A Anderson died Sunday at her home southwest of town after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Lutheran church. A full obituary will appear in a later issue. Other items include visits by Al Seaquist and family to Clarion, a W S C S food sale clearing over six dollars, and a 55th wedding anniversary announced for Jens and Mrs. Peterson with a March 22 family dinner. Additional social notes cover visits among Cooksey, Underberg, Benge and Wallace, a birthday gathering for Herbert Benge, basketball players at Des Moines tournament with chaperones, and theater party hosted by Miss Veda Lanning with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Anderson
Antone Anderson
Lutheran Church
al Seaquist
Patty
Clarion
Don McVicker
Circle No. 1
W.S.C.S
McCreary
Jens Peterson
Paul Cooksey
Cedar Falls
James Cooksey
Carl Underberg
Livermore
Herbert Benge
Martha Wallace
Duane Benge
Des Moines
Donna Nielsen
Darlene Knutson
Rosalie Jarvis
Dorothy Law
Betty Kelsey
Bernadine Staecker
Velma Madsen
Louisa Ripperger
Priscilla Chase
Lucille Shadwick
Craig Fullerton
Ward Jarvis
Ivan Godden
Peter Bradbury
Veda Lanning
Rolfe
Lanning
Basketball Benefit Supports Local Teams
A schoolhouse benefit held Wednesday evening featured gym games and pie coffee and proceeds to cover expenses for the teams heading to the State tournaments in Des Moines. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth visited Rolfe at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Herbert Jones. Mrs J E Hynds returned from Des Moines after days with her son B E Hynds and family. Mrs Dale Johanson and Mrs Virgil Burris spent Wednesday in Fort Dodge visiting Mrs James Burris and baby at the Lutheran hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Martens
Camp Crowder
Missouri
Byron
George Waters
Des Moines
Myrle
Mercy Hospital
Ellsworth
Rolfe
Herbert Jones
J. E. Hynds
B. E. Hynds
Dale Johanson
Virgil Burris
Fort Dodge
James Burris
Lutheran Hospital
Parents Hear From Soldier Sons After Long Wait
In Pocahontas multiple families report long awaited messages from sons in the army. Sergeant Paul Hynish wrote March 6 confirming he is safe and serving in hospital work while asking continued letters. his Jan 10 note arrived by telephone before sailing. Byron Rude indicated safe arrival in London after a seven week silence. Families also note travel to Minnesota for visiting sons and daughters. Local cosmetology professionals attended the Iowa convention in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Paul Hynish
P. G. Hynish
O.K
Hynish
Bert E. Rude
Byron Rude
London
Carlson hosts dinner for relatives and friends
Mr and Mrs Eric Carlson entertained a group of relatives and friends at a six o clock dinner at their home Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Will Waldron Mr and Mrs Ed Carlson and daughters Helen and Margaret Ann of Havelock Mr and Mrs Ted Johnson of Palmer Mr and Mrs James Filloon and Mr and Mrs Arnold Johnson of Gilmore City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Carlson
Will Waldron
Ed Carlson
Hileen and
Margaret Ann
Havelock
Ted Johnson
Palmer
James Filloon
Arnold Johnson
Gilmore City
Beaumont Visitors Stay With Local Hosts
Mrs. Lowell Christensen and daughter Caroline of Beaumont Texas visited here with Mrs. Christensen’s sister Mrs. Ernest Stover and other relatives. Mrs. Will Hronek of Snoqualmie Falls Washington and Miss Erma Pattee of Spencer stayed through Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F E Hronek. Erma Pattee saw her mother Mrs Charles F Pattee. Saturday evening many joined for supper at the M H Hammes home. Hronek returned with Pattee to Spencer and thence to St Paul Minn for funeral services for her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Buck
Geraldine
Richard Eldon
Frank Krischell
Rolfe
Luther Miller
Lawrence
S. H. Gill
Lowell Christensen
Caroline
Beaumont
Texas
Christensen
Ernest Stover
Will Hronek
Snoqualmie Falls
Wash
Erma Pattee
Spencer
F. E. Hronek
Miss Pattee
Charles F. Pattee
Hronek
Charles Pattee
Mary Hauk
M. H. Hammes
Community Notes From Pocahontas Area Meetings
Defense discussed at a public school Parent-Teacher Association meeting Monday evening. A defense food demonstration was given by Mrs. Max O. Naylor. Dutch songs were performed by third grade with refreshments served. 4-H club met with John Eike discussing the basketball tournament. Other items include visits, relocations, church events and a St Patrick themed contract game with luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. BE. van Alstine
Parent-Teacher Association
Max O. Naylor
Central Champs
John Eike
Dorothy Lampe
Ayrshire
J. H. Lampe
Jeff Davis
Pocahontas
Emmetsburg
Davis
Stork Motor Co
Gehart DeWall
Schroeder
Palmer
Sam Simpson
Frank Hronek
Wolkens
Lindeman
St Patrick
J. R. Grant
Simonson Re elected To Farm Loan Board At Anniversary Meeting
Roy Simonson was reelected to a three year term on the Pocahontas County National Farm Loan Association board at the association’s 25th anniversary celebration. Officers named were Arthur M. Johnson president Roy L. Simonson vice president H C Moore secretary treasurer. Board members include Mrs Caroline Olerich Rolfe D A Wood Fonda and H F Toben Palmer. The all day meeting was at East Side Roller Rink on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Simonson
Pocahontas County National Farm Loan Association
Arthur M. Johnson
Havelock
Roy L. Simonson
Rofe
H. C. Moore
Pocahontas
Caroline Olerich
Rolfe
D. A. Wood
Fonda
H. F. Toben
Palmer
East Side
Legion Auxiliary Dinner At Sacred Heart Hall
Noon dinner for members and guests served by the American Legion Auxiliary in Holy Name hall at Sacred Heart church. Mrs Strathman recovering from operation at St Josephs Creighton Memorial Hospital Omaha March 9. Mr and Mrs L S Homan Mr and Mrs N B Homan and Mrs F J Groff of Remsen visited week in Joseph School with Mrs Harmmes United by navy son of Mr and Mrs Hammes transferred to Lakes naval training station to be a dental technician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Holy Name Hall of the Sacred Heart Church
J. Groff
Remsen
Joseph School
Ff de la Lake Harmmes
United By Navy
Hammes
Dental Department
Lakes Naval Training Station
How the American Country Boy Benefits from Army Training
An over seas World War veteran states that citizen soldiers gain adventure friendship and learning through service He notes the country boy builds a strong body and clean mind returns ready for work on the farm and in modern industries He says military service shapes practical skills leadership and patriotism among youths from farms towns and smaller cities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Union
America
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Havelock News
Beaven
Tion
Bradgate News
Clark
Red Cross
Chris Brandhoij
Granting Brandhoit
Shirley
Rutland
Stewart, Minn
Leo Fuller
Mary Fuller
Bert Rude
Lilly Yocum
Aitkin
Minn
Gerald
Mankato
Boyd
Marjorie Taylor
Vanity Beauty Shop
Ray Beck
Powder Puff
Eloise Julius
Carlsons Entertain
Wold Hardware
Allis Chalmers
Allis-Chalmera
Tractor Divviste
Waukee
Beneke Motor CO
Palmer, Iowa
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