Henry Lott in Marion County and Spirit Lake links
The account traces Henry Lott from Marion County to Boone and Webster counties, mixing tales of border violence, whisky trading with Indians, and attacks on Sioux camps. It notes feigned accounts of family killings, Lott’s killings of Si-dom-i-na-do-tah and kin, an inquest naming Lott and his stepson as guilty, and hints at connections to the Spirit Lake Massacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lott
Marion County
Boone County
Webster
Lott
Boone
Johnny Green
Si-dom-i-na-dotah
Des Moines
Si-domi-na-do-tah
Si-dom-i-na-do-tah
Inkapaduta
Inkpaduta
Spirit Lake
Ft. Dodge
California
Pocahontas Masons to Hold Past Masters Night
On March 24 Mishna Lodge No 565 Pocahontas observes Past Masters Night honoring all Past Masters and Fifty Year Masons. At 4:00 p.m. the first section of the Third Degree is conferred by local Past Masters followed by a 6:15 p.m. dinner at the Methodist Fellowship Hall where Edwin A Hamilton Grand Master of Masons in Iowa will present a Fifty Year Certificate. At 7:30 p.m. the second section of the degree is conferred with Past and Present Grand Lodge Officers present. Over 200 Masons from across the state are expected. Master Masons are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishna Lodge No. 565
Pocahontas
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Edwin A. Hamilton
Masons
Iowa
Mishna Lodge
Richard Johnson
Grand Lodge
Market Report March 19 1969 Soybeans Corn Oats Eggs Hogs
Market report lists prices for March 19 1969 with No 1 Yellow Soybeans at 2.47 No 2 Yellow Corn 1.03 New Oats 69 Top Eggs 31 and hogs at 20.25. Prices reflect commodity values in the era.
Organize Camera Club in Pocahontas Evening Meeting Planned
Plans to form a camera club in Pocahontas include an organizational meeting on Monday March 31 at 8 00 p m in the Jaycees room Ideal case. The group welcomes photographers to discuss cameras equipment and pictures with darkroom access and local and regional color black and white slide competitions. Interested Rolfe residents may contact Jerry Turner for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Jaycee
Rolfe
Jerry Turner
Rolfe Increases Sewer Rentals for New Treatment Plant
Rolfe Town Council announces sewer rental rates rise of 1.75 dollars starting April 1 to fund an $80,000 lagoon type treatment facility. The new charge is 3.25 dollars per quarter plus 25 percent of the water bill per quarter, replacing the prior 1.50 dollar quarterly rate plus 10 percent of the water bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Gilmore City
Kilbourns Return From Five Weeks in Phoenix
Mr and Mrs Lyle Kilbourn returned Tuesday of last week from a five weeks stay in Phoenix Arizona. They traveled by train and reported pleasant weather and sightseeing during their stay with plans to resume daily routines at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Kilbourn
Phoenix
Ariz
Vows Exchanged for Susan Trimble and Joe Pedersen
Susan Trimble and Joe Pedersen exchanged wedding vows on February 28, 1969, at 7 30 p m in the Plover United Methodist Church. The ceremony featured a Lohengrin march, vocal solos, pink and white carnation decor, and a bridal party headed by Barbara Trimble and sisters Vicki Cheryl and Marlene Trimble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Trimble
James Trimble
Plover
Joseph
Joe) Pedersen
Melvin Pedersen
Rolfe
Plover United Methodist Church
Maurice Frevert
Sandra Westerman
Lohengrin
Larry Peterson
Des Moines
Steven Trimble
Donald McKim
Pocahontas County Federated Clubs Meet in Gilmore City
The Pocahontas County convention of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs met March 17 at the Methodist Church social rooms in Gilmore City with 74 attendees. Theme Enlighten Enrich Entertain featured talks by Mrs. Loren Oleson and guest speaker Mrs. Glenn Stockdale, plus reflections from club presidents and a coffee hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Methodist Church
Gilmore City
Loren Oleson
Pocahoncc
Wm Durbin
Don Day
Edward Mullen
Fonda
Gordon Jensen
Richard Stamper
Everett Burns
Glenn Stockdale
Aplington
L.F.W.C
Progressive Club
Department of Public Affairs
A.L.D
Mesdames R. D. Higgins
Louis Wilson
Chester Hansen
Robert Kelchner
Myrtle Rickless
Conrad Majorowicz
Flossie DeVaul
Esther Pierce
W. G. Taylor
Anna Vaughn
Wm. Fisher
Former Resident Kenneth Laidley Dies at 64
Kenneth Don Laidley 64 formerly of Rowan died Sunday after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Eyler Funeral Chapel Clarion with burial in Algona. A printer, he worked as a lino type operator at Rolfe Arrow and the Laidleys ran the D and D Tavern in Rolfe. Survivors include his widow two daughters Mrs Alfred Maassen and Mrs Rolie Strong and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
Don) Laidley
Rowan
Eyler
Clarion
Algona
Laidley
Rolfe Arrow
Laidleys
Rolfe
Alfred Maassen
Rolie Strong
Pocahontas Historical Society to Discuss Local Museums
The Pocahontas County Historical Society will hold a special meeting next Monday at 7 30 p m in the recreation room of Town Electric Light and Power. Members will discuss restoring the century old Jog cabin and the Hall House as museums and plan action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Banquet Highlighted Girl Scout Week Dads Night
A Dad Daughter Banquet for Girl Scouts was held in the school lunchroom on March 12 with about 140 attendees. A program followed the dinner including Brownies, Junior Troops 100 and 101 and Cadettes performing skits and songs, guest speakers from Fort Dodge and Storm Lake, and world scouting donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jill Brinkman
Brownies
Beverly Beckwick
Storm Lake
Fort Dodge
Lisa Wurst
Marcia Lee
Mexico
World Association Fund
Marion Allen
Lisa Hurst
Beverly Beckwith
Alice Johnson
Averil Blewett
Craft Club
Marie Shimon
Enid Richter
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Russell Harris
Don Eikenberry
The
Legion Auxiliary
W. G. Taylor
Music Mothers
Esther Sinek
Gary Smith
Jerry Robinson
Susan Johnson
David Brinkman
Stan Sherrill
Dick Bennett
Final Lucky Number Promotion Ends March 22
Al Vaughn says this is the final week of the Lucky Number promotion. No tickets will be issued after Saturday March 22. The final drawing occurs Monday. Three of five numbers posted March 10 matched. winners Ed Van Gorkom, 903599. Mrs. Floyd Blades, 904253. Mrs. Vern Lyon, 903176 win $5.00 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Vaughn
Chamber of Commerce
Ed van Gorkom
Estate Planning Meeting Set For March 27
Public invited to an Estate Planning meeting conducted by Richard Klotz on Thursday March 27 at 7 30 p m at the Farm Bureau Building in Pocahontas Sponsored by the Pocahontas Farm Bureau Insurance Agency The session aims to discuss estate planning ideas and methods including titles to property wills taxes and federal estate taxes Klotz a Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company representative and Drake University Law School graduate will lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Klotz
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas
Klotz
Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company
Drake University Law School
Rolfe School signs 26 contracts for 1969 70 year
Rolfe Community School reports 26 of 38 teachers from the Rolfe faculty signed contracts for the 1969 70 term. Curtis Svalstad resigns effective end of term to pursue further schooling. Mrs Ellwood Olerich also resigns. Board considers moving grades 7 8 into the Rolfe building to improve shop home economics and library facilities with a decision expected around March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wolverton
Rolfe
Rolfe Community School
Curtis Svalstad
Svalstad
Ellwood Olerich
D.M.T
State Department of Public Instruction
Cry in the Night screening at Rolfe United Methodist Church
This Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Rolfe United Methodist Church will show the missionary film Cry in the Night in dramatic color and sound. The award winning documentary portrays Asia through its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe United Methodist Church
Asia
Methodist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Don Buchan
Pocahontas Masons
Market Report
Camera
William Frost
Iowa Department of Revenue
Department of Revenue of Iowa
Marie Pavik
Bernece Hiatt
Fay Pirie
Lake Mills
Rirs. Knoll
Carol Rude
Jane Christensen
Cheryl Wilson
Jane Rickard
Laurie
Joe Pedersen
Historical Society
Weather Report
March
E. D. G. Weiland
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