Northwest Town In Review Presented By KVED Fort Dodge
Plover residents will be part of the Northwest Town in Review program broadcast from KVED Fort Dodge on Sunday March 23 from 7 00 to 7 30 p m. Helen Beneke plays flute Lola Pirie piano Delbert Hubbell baritone Dorothy Du Bois piano and the girls sextet and glee club will perform.
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Plover
Northwest Town
KVED
Fort Dodge
Helen Beneke
Lola ‘Pirie
Delbert ‘Hubbell
Dorothy “du ‘Bois
Lighters Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr and Mrs C W Lighter of Rockwell City formerly Rolfe observed their fiftieth anniversary March 11 at home with friends and relatives. They married in Grundy Center on March 11, 1911 and spent 22 years in Rolfe before living in Minneapolis Clear Lake and Rockwell City. They have nine children all present for the celebration along with other local relatives and guests from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. ‘Lighter
Rockwell City
Rolfe
Grundy Center
Minneapolis
Clear ‘Lake
Rockwell ‘Cuty
Henry Fitzgerald
A. G. ‘Heathyman
J. H. Pollock
Supt Sanders Receives Wrist Watch for Girls' Basketball Service
G. L. Sanders proudly accepts a wrist watch from the Greater Des Moines committee honoring his services to girls' basketball. Other athletic board members also received gifts in the same presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Sanders
Greater
Local Residents Return from West and South Trips
McIntyre of Oakland Raskin of Hampton Hagen of Allerton and Mr and Mrs C W Braginton and Mr and Mrs Guy Barker recently came back from California. Mrs George Shaw is expected home from Georgia soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
McIntyre
Oakland
Raskin
Hampton
Hagen
Allerton
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. A. L. Firkins at Home
Mrs. A L Firkins marked her birthday with a family dinner party Sunday at her residence. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Emil Firkins of Rodman Miss Lois Slater and Lawrence Wirkins of Emmetsburg Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wilson and family Lawrence Hilton and Mr. and Mrs. David Van Alstine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Firkins
Emil. Firkins
Rodman
Lois Slater
Lawrence Wirkins
Emmetsburg
Louis Wilson
Lawrence Hilton
David van Alstine
Dinners Honor Pocahontas Man Leaving for Army
Pocahontas resident Verle Hudek was honored at dinners before a year of Army training. Guests included George McCartan and Sadie Hronek, with other local residents attending meals in his honor. Hudek also hosted and visited with friends, while local church activities and visits from relatives continued in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Hronek
Ed Hudek
Mr. Hudek
Miss Hronek
Max Miller
Boone
Ames
Learn A Little Study Club Meets With Mrs Lehnus
The Learn A Little Study club met with Mrs. Edward Lehnus last Wednesday. Roll call was favorite flowers. An invitation to a flower show and program at Mallard Tuesday. Mrs. George Arnold gave a quiz program. District basketball tournament for boys in Humboldt attended by R E DuBois H C Beneke Allen Heathman Kermit Lighter and A G Heathman. Various local visits and travels including Elmer Jones caring for Curtis Jones barber shop in Sioux City and trips to Belmond Prairie City Pocahontas Fort Dodge and Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lehnus
Mallard
George Arnold
R. E. DuBois
H. C. Beneke
Allen Heathman
Kermit Lighter
A. G.heathman
Humboldt
Elmer Jones
Sioux City
Curtis Jones
Alvin Enge
Bert Roseland
Jungle Grove
John Henderson
Belmond
Roy
Albert McFadden
Prairie City
J. T. Meurer
Cheryl
Jimmie Bob
Wesley
N J. Mearer
Norma Ferguson
Fort Dodge
Elizabeth Northrup
A. M. Hofert
Hofert
Richard Stanek
Harry Stanek
Willis Pavik
Pocahontas
Pavik
Otto Hallman
M. Ham
Geo. Roush
St. Paul
Emmetsburg
A. W. Hess
Mrs Mabel Forsythe Attends Postmasters Meeting
Mrs Mabel Forsythe attended the postmasters meeting in Pocahontas Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Forsythe
Pocahontas
State Tournament Attendees Include Noted Local Players
Attendees at the state basketball tournament in Des Moines last week were first string players and their families including Mr. and Mrs. Heathman Mr. and Mrs. Lighter Mr. and Mrs. Kerns and others such as Mil dred Boyd and Glenn. Red Cross volunteers gathered for knitting and sewing while Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Henderson hosted a Methodist church benefit tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A. G. Heathman
Kermit Lighter
E. W. Kerns
Earl Kerns
Mildred Boyd
Wm. Goodchild
G. L. Sanders
Frank Marcus
Gilchrist
Siebins
Donald Pi
Charles McFadden
California
Harry McFadzen
Akron
Beatrice McFadzen
Guy Barker
George Heathman
Presbyterian Church Schedule Covers Lent Services
The Prover John Brunn leads Sunday school at 10 30 a m and Divine Worship at 11 30 a m The mid week Lenten service runs at 7 30 p m On March 26 Rev W Schneck pastor of First Presbyterian church Rolfe will be the guest speaker Join us for spiritual refreshment during these seasons.
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Presbyterian Church
John Brunn
W. Schneck
First Presbyterian Church of
Rolfe
Youth and the Church Sunday at Plover Methodist
Plover Methodist Church led by Pastor E Redmayne schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. and a 7 p.m. Young People service with March 28 recognizing Abs DuBois class members raising funds for the new church. Lenten service continues each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with Rev W F Schneck of Rolfe presiding March 26. No young people service this Sunday due to Ft Dodge trip by high school music groups. Women’s Society of Christian Service meets Thursday in Presbyterian church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Methodist Church
E. Redmayne
Abs. DuBois
Presbyterian Church
W. F. Schneck
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Ft. Dodge
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Neilsen Couple Observes 36th Anniversary Dance
Mr and Mrs H M Neilsen celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary with a dance at the Ridotto ballroom. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harold Clay and Mr and Mrs Ivan Cuesing of Humboldt, Mr and Mrs Bro Lansing of Havelock, and about 12 friends from Pocahontas.
Benefit Hard Time party held by Marshall Township Farm Bureau women
Marshall Township Farm Bureau women hosted a benefit Hard Time card party at the Paul Wonder home Tuesday evening last week. Eleven tables of 500 competed with prizes awarded and refreshments served after play.
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Marshall Township Farm Bureau
Paul Wonder
Students stage Han sel and Gretel operetta at public school
Friday evening the public school presented the operetta Hansel and Gretel by students from third through eighth grade with accompanists Norma Jean Mick Connie Hudson and Lorraine Lucas. Bruce Humphrey served as business manager. Chapter AH T. T. T. held a 130 luncheon at Lindeman Cafe followed by a meeting at Mrs. J. L. Powers home. Jitterbug club gathered Friday at the Schoofs residence with Mary Ang Large Rosan Shimon and Betty Hughes earning prizes in games. Rosan Shimon and Darlene Allen will host the April club meeting. Town State college Ames graduates Lloyd Eike Paul and Gerald Poduska returned home after herdsmen coursework. Past Matrons met Tuesday March 11 at Lindeman Cafe for a 118 luncheon then visited Mrs. Carlson’s home. Mrs. Carlson and Mrs. John A. Oleson were committee members.
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Hansel and Gretel
Norma Jean Mick
Connie Hudson
Lorraine Lucas
Bruce Humphrey
Lindeman Cafe
J. L. Powers
Schoofs
Margaret Schoofs
Dorothy Ann Shimon
Mary Ang Large
Rosan Shimon
Betty Hughes
St. Patrick’s
Darlene Allen
Lloyd Eike
Paul
Gerald Poduska
Town State College
Ames
Poky Pals and Bridge Groups Meet in Pocahontas Events
Local social calendar notes Poky Pals gathering hosted by Miss Bernadine Olinger with co-hostesses. 500 game winner Mrs Myles Ollinger and consolation prize to Dorothy Francis of Palmer. Bridges and contract groups led by Mrs Roy Sagness Mrs R B Dobbs and Mrs Will Shim report scores and prizes. George Pattee marks fortieth anniversary in Pocahontas meat market business. Other visits include Catherine Schoots at Briar Cliff College and Miss Bernadine Hammes touring Boys Town in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernadine Olinger
Robert Reiter
Peg McCartan
Virginia Donahue
Myles Ollinger
Dorothy Francis of
Palmer
Roy Sagness
R. B. Dobbs
Pine Room
Hotel Pocahontas
Harold George
R. E. Harrison
Will Shim
Clarence Groff
Shiman
George Pattee
City
Pocahontas
Pattee
Trivoli
Catherine Schoots
Briar Cliff College
Sioux City
Joseph Schoots
Ray Beck
Harry S. Lewis
Champagne
Charles Battershell
DeLoris Shimon
Carlinda
Jane
Antoinette Hammes
Dolores Eich
Council Bluffs
Bernadine Hammes
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Miss Hammes
Omaha
Fire Quickly Quenched in Pocahontas at Myers Home
Pocahontas fire department answered a call at the Ralph Myers residence Monday morning around 9 30. Firefighters quickly contained flames with no injuries reported and the cause is under investigation.
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Pocahontas
Ralph Myers
Birthday party honoring Azra Shaw in Des Moines
A birthday party for Azra Shaw was held at his home Tuesday evening with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kirchner Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Kirchner Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hudson and others. The group played 500 with Mrs. Fae Wax and Irvin Kirchner high scorers. Elsewhere Mrs. Henry Schmidt and family visited J M Perkins in West Bend for Sunday dinner. Fort Dodge callers included Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kilbourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azra Shaw
Henry Kirchner
Irvin Kirchner
Earl Hudson
Roger Hudson
Clarence Bendixen
Nellie Bendixen
Frank Hronek
Charlene
Frank Shimon
Fae Wax
Sharon
George Zeman
Harlan Worster
Alvin Freely
J. M. Perkins
West Bend
Henry Schmidt
Lyle Kilbourn
Fort Dodge
Community Service Co. Announces New Oil Truck Plan
Last week the Community Service Co. closed a deal on a truck and trailer tank to transport refined oils from Kansas City Missouri. A used trailer tank will be used during construction. Mrs Florence Thorsen attended the girls state basketball tournament with several companions including Alvin Jolliffe and Harvey Nielsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Service Co
Kansas City
Florence Thorsen
Alvin Jolliffe
Mallard
Harvey Nielsen
Plover
Grace Hilton
Rolfe
Harrison Knapp
Glenn
Des Moines
Fire at Service Station House Extinguished Quickly
A small roof fire at a house near a service station was detected by Jerry Hotovec and put out swiftly. Fire crews responded and contained the blaze with minimal damage observed.
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Jerry Hotovec
Dinner honors Navy guest at Pine Room gathering
Miss DeLoris Shimon hosted a Monday dinner at the Pine Room for her cousin George Wilson of the United States navy who is spending five weeks with relatives. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. De Lois Drobney Clayton Drobney and Miss Amelia Kopriva. St Joan of Arc court 1118 will meet March 27 with officers elected.Mrs Albert Dillemuth and son Russell visited the Fred Dillemuth home. Miss Betty Donohoe returned from Ames for spring break. she attends Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacCollister
Iowa City
G. A. Parxadee
Hendricks
Louis Wilson
Wmfr
Nick Phillips
Pine River
Minn
Harold Walton
Pierz
Alva Thurman
Lorimer
Frank Henderson
Sioux City
Mimn
W. H. Henderson
Edward Lehnus
Albert City
DeLoris Shimon
Pine Room
George Wilson
United States Navy
DeLois Drobney
Clayton Drobney
Amelia Kopriva
St. Joan of Arccourt No
Ann Naughton
Mike Naughton
John Lampe
Joseph Lanus, Jr
Mary Schall
Albert Dillemuth
Russell
Rockwell City
Fred Dillemuth
Betty Donohoe
Ames
E. R. Donohoe
Miss Donohoe
Iowa State College
Local families host gatherings across Humboldt and surrounding towns
The compiled notes list numerous weekend visits and dinners in Humboldt Mallard Bradgate and nearby areas. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. John Howe Mrs. Art Vaughn and many others with several trips to Fort Dodge Rochester and Dakota City. A thirtieth anniversary was celebrated in Mallard.
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Northwesttowa
Verle Hudek
A. C. Long
Clyde Humphrey
Robert McEwen
W. Codner
A. C. Vernon
Selec
Red Cross
Swanson
Gerald Fousts
T. P. Comer
Benefit Party
Max Wagner
Arnold Schaefer
Lou Krug
Donald
Chariton
Michael Mahoney
Vince Mahoney
Krug
Anderson
A. L. Thornton
Ralph Beers
J. H. McMichael
Clara Gower
John Howe
Arthur Strachan
Dale Nicosen
Art Vaughn
Doris
Alvin
Don Oleson
Grattinger
Christian Rudolfson
B. C. Rudolfson
David Henderson
Hans Nielsen
Guy Kerns
Maas Johansen
Clarence Heathman
J. BR. Lowe
John Cordes
Cuthberson
Janice
Jack Cordes
Frances
Virginia
Divonna Vaughn
William Schmidt
Loren Pease
Pease
Bradgate
Rochester
Sylvester
Dan Diviney
Eleanor of
John Lawman
Nels Ryen
Gayford Ryen
Roy Mentzer
George Ryen
Nels Truelson
Dakota City
Nels
William Fisher
Ralph Maberry
Estherville
Maberry
Kilbourn
H. E. Heathman
Dhnner
Raymond Sharp
Christian
Blanche Hansen
Nebra
B. F. Rutgers
Joe Meisenbach
Josephine
Hilda
Vigo
Freeman Nielsen
Johnny Nielsen
Palmer Michaelson
J. B. Lowe
R. M. Feaster
LeRoy Feaster
Lowe Hom
R. J. Hoveland
Lou Paulson
Antying
James Way Electric
Kozy Brooder
Beckord’s Hatchery
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