Community Cards and Club Events Across Town
Sunday potluck honored Mrs. Mary Ferden for her 69th birthday with multiple local families attending. The R B club and Nighthawks held gatherings. many women and men competed in 500 and bridge with various prizes. Activities included Sunday School party, Excelsior Society luncheon, St Patrick theme, and a 13th birthday celebration for Christibel Brogotti with skating trip to Pocahontas. A Father and Son banquet at the Presbyterian church features James I Dolliver as speaker.
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Ferden
Mary Ferden
Lester Gustafson
George Brack
Fort Dodge
Elmer Ferden
West Bend
Garland Bradley
Gilmore
Lester Ferden
Art Ferden
Helmer Kaiser
Rolfe
Excelsior Society
Presbyterian Excelsior Society
H. F. Olerich
A. C. Thomas
C. B. Bowen
C. J. Morrison
Walter Heald
Leroy Nelson
Reids
Oda Reid
Henry Schmidt
John Lawman
Franklyn Majorowicz
St. Patrick’s
Mrs Denzil Johnson Hosts Dessert Luncheon and Bridge
Mrs Denzil Johnson entertained a dessert luncheon on Tuesday followed by an afternoon of bridge. Four tables competed for prizes with Mrs E Hikenberry winning high score and Mrs Teilmer Sime low score. Mrs L R Davidson received the traveling prize.
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Denzil Johnson
E. Hikenberry
Teilmer Sime
L. R. Davidson
Farewell Party Honors George Spence Family
A farewell gathering at the Lawrence Heathman home honored Mr and Mrs George Spence and Lee as they plan to move to Pocahontas this week. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred McKim and their son from Plover, Mr and Mrs Lou Bagley of Luverne, Mr and Mrs George Smith, Mr and Mrs C E Heathman, and Mr and Mrs Lee Struthers.
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Geo. Spence
George Spence
Lee
Lawrence Heathman
Fred McKim and Son
Plover
Lou Bagley
Luverne
George Smith
C. E. Heathman
Lee Struthers
Spence
Pocahontas
Courtesy for Mrs Will Howland Honored at Birthday Event
Mrs Will Howland was honored Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Minnie Jarvis where a group of ladies gathered to work on a program. A birthday cake lit the table set for seven as Mrs Howland expressed appreciation for the gifts and courtesy shown on her birthday.
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Will Howland
Minnie Jarvis
PASS EP DORMANT SPRAY ADVICE FOR IOWA ORCHARDS
Iowa State College extension horticulturist S W Edgecombe warns dormant lime sulfur spray in March can harm trees weakened by freezing. He advises not pruning fruit trees or small fruits this season and removing injured wood after leafing. Grapes may be pruned, but raspberries should not be touched.
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Iowa
S. W. Edgecombe
Iowa State College
Edgecombe
Beer Parlor Change In West Bend
L. W. Richter of West Bend has purchased Hams beer parlor and took possession last week. Virgil Kruchten and his wife have left on a two months trip to Florida.
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L. W. Richter
West Bend
Hams Beer Parlor
Virgil Kruchten
Florida
Girl Scouts Elect New Patrol Names at Legion Hall
Girl Scout meetings on Wednesday March 12 at the Legion hall. Patrols chose names Trailblazers Pine Knots and set new programs. Tomahawk Troop adopted the Liberty Patrol and Liberty Bell insignia led by Ruth Schott with Mary Jean Hoffmann and Mary Fuller recording.
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Girl Scouts
Legion Hall
Mary Fuller
Liberty Patrol
Liberty Bell
Mary Jean Hoffmann
Ruth Schott
Methodist church schedule and Lent service notice
The church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League meets at 6 30 p.m. A union Lenten service at the Presbyterian church is set for next Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Rev Ernest Redmayne of Plover will preach. The Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Wednesday afternoon March 26 Circle No 3 serves.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Presbyterian Church
Ernest Redmayne
Plover
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Circle No. 3
Presbyterian Church Calendar Under Pastor Schneck
Sunday school at 10, morning worship 11, choir at 2730. Lenten service March 9 with Rev Redmayne. Father and son banquet March 28 with J I Dolliver as speaker. Congregational meeting April 1 at 7 30.
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Presbyterian Church
Redmayne
Plover
J. 1 Dolliver
Trinity Lutheran Church notices and services
J O Wangberg pastor. Regular worship Sunday morning with Luther League evening. Catechism class Saturday 1 30 p m at parsonage. Junior choir 3 00 p m. Lenten service 7 45 p m Wednesday March 26 at main Lutheran church. Cordial invitation to unaffiliated worshippers.
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Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wangberg
Luther League
Nain Lutheran Church Service Schedule
James N. Lund, pastor, leads Sunday morning service at 11:00 with Sunday school and Bible class at 10:15. Midweek Lenten service Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. Confirmation class meets Saturday at 1:30.
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Nain
Card of Thanks from Mrs. H. J. Turley
A notice from Mrs. H. J. Turley expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy flowers cards and letters received during illness.
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H. J. Turley
March 21 Signals Spring Yet Winter Needs Heat
Local notes warn of continuing cold with heat orders and coal reminders. March calendar marks spring but crews discuss fuel supply, prices and quick delivery for Mayflower car and other essentials.
Rolfe School News Highlights From A Week Of Activities
The Rolfe school reports on student photos for the R H S annual and cast groups from the high and junior plays. A new sophomore member, Dorothy McCullough, joined from Algona. Patriotic posters by normal training girls promote American democracy and civic pride.
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Dorothy McCullough
Algona
Webb
el Paso
Rolfe School
Detroit “Tigers
Cleveland “Indians
New York “Yankees
Boston “Red Socks
Alice Hood
Mary Lou Bixler
U. S
Darlene Dixon
Maurice McAninch
Rosalyn Brock
Larry Stouse
Dr. I. Q
Doctor pinned by car breaks ankle in street accident
Eagle Grove physician Dr. J. E. Long was struck when his wife started their car. The vehicle lunged over a curb and pinned him against hospital steps, causing a broken ankle but no further injuries reported.
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J. E. Long
Eagle Grove
Truck Carrying Coal Burns in Montezuma Crash
A four ton coal load caught fire after a truck overturned near Montezuma. The vehicle belonged to Ralph Good of Waterloo.
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Montezuma
Ralph Good
Waterloo
Garfield Go-Getters Club Studies Rug Making
The Garfield 4 H club met March 8 at Phyllis DeWolf's home for an initial rug making lesson. Mrs. DeWolf and Mrs. Brinkman taught braided rugs, Beverly DeWolf demoed hooked rugs, Marilyn Barrett led music with listening numbers, and Dorothy Jones plus Mary Margaret Brinkman discussed art and the Pioneer Woman statue. Eight members and one guest attended. a special meeting is planned March 22 at Beryl White's home.
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Garfield Go-Getters
Garfield Go-Getters 4-H Club
Phyllis DeWolf
Marianina
Ruth Ives
Dorothy Jones
Jan Vermeer
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Baker
Beryl White
Treat flax barley and sorghum same as oats
Farm Bureau guidance urges treating flax barley and sorghum seed like oats with Ceresan Mercuric dust. Seed treatment can boost stands and yields and may determine crop success, often paying for itself many times over in a given year.
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Farm Bureau
Seed treatment protects germination and seed borne diseases
Seed treatment guards against seed borne diseases in oats, wheat, barley, and sorghum and protects at germination time from damping off and root rots. It does not prevent crown rust or black stem rust. resistant strains help. Care must prevent treated seed dust from contacting inoculated legume seeds. Both treated nurse crop and inoculated legume seed may be sown on the same ground.
Trained Men Needed in Postwar Job Market
Dean F. M. Dawson of the University of Iowa engineering college says postwar times will demand far more technically trained men. He asserts America will compete in world markets and require skilled workers to produce goods and provide services.
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University of Iowa Engineering College
May Be Blind after Storage Battery Explosion
John Hartzler of Pulaski was injured when a storage battery cell exploded in his face. One eye, cut by his glasses, may be permanently blinded.
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John Hartzler
Pulaski
Chamber offers five dollar prize for slogan
The Audubon Chamber of Commerce offers five dollars for the best five word slogan. Entries must be submitted by a stated deadline. The prize encourages local business promotion and creative wording.
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Chamber of Commerce.of
Audubon
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R. B. Club
Haynes
Keith Haynes
George Taylor
Earl Young
Nighthawks
Tri Bell
Ed Christensen
Gerald Foust
Lela Wilson
W. F. Schneck
Glyde Brinkman
George Beckord
Bridge
Clara Hendrickson
R. B. Ranney
Donald Eikenberry
C. R. Barry
Central States
Christibel Brogotti
Honos
Brogott Hems
Plummer
P. E. O. Society
N. Maurer
Laurens
M. W. Webb
Maurer
Anderson of
Mesdames T. D. Jones
J. C. Damborg
Hortense Siefkin
J. R. McIntire
Polyanna Club
Wikenberry Home
Pollyanna Club
A. D. Leonard
Chicago
Roy Mentzer
Los Angeles
Calif
E. Eikenberry
James I. Dolliver
Algona Laundry and Dry Cleaners
Hee Haw News
Mayor Fuller
Pete
Es Coal
J.T. Grant & Son Better Lumber
Hardware
Rolfe School News
Jeanette Hauck
Alvin Riches Society
Rachel Wiegman
Don Sinek
Gerald Thompson
Marcum
H. B.mich
Farmall
New
R. G. Bell
Mukden
Wm. R. Fisher
Hall Roberts’ Son
Postville
Russel Johnson
Margaret Struthers
R. B. Mather
Library Board
E. A. Markley
Havelock
Boeponine
Jo Barnes
Bruce Sanden
L. D. Perrigo
E. W. Meredith
Beckord's
Melvin Kirchner
Hampshire
Vern Struthers
Mery
Sioux City
D. E. Young
Savage Block
Genevieve Savage
Humboldt, Ia
Peterson
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