Rolfe to Host Sub-District Music Contest Next Week
Rolfe high school auditorium hosts a sub district music contest Thursday through Saturday Mar 29 30 31 with 23 schools and 600 to 700 participants. Estherville Armstrong and Bode join recent entrants. Lunches provided by Rolfe Woman's Club. attendees urged to enjoy sandwiches pie and coffee.
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Rolfe High School
Progres
Estherville
Armstrong
Bode
Rolfe
Iowa
Woman’s Club of
Home Economics
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg
Humboldt
Rockwell City
Manson
Pocahontas
Farnhamville
Havelock
Graettinger
Lohrville
Mallard
Ringsted
Plover
Ruthven
Somers
Pomeroy
Rodman
West Bend
Wallingford
Des Moines Township Musicians Feature at North Central Orchestra
Four representative students from Des Moines Township Consolidated Schools joined 100 Iowa high school musicians at the North Central Teachers Association convention in Fort Dodge. The 45 minute symphonic program was directed by Charles Righter of the University of Iowa. Participants included Louise Vaughn Lulu Christensen Evelyn Hovland and Doris Vaughn with Mrs. Arthur Vaughn assisting.
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de Des Moines Township
North Central Teachers Assn
Fort Dodge
North Central Iowa
Charles Righter
University of Iowa
Louise Vaughn
Lulu Christensen
Evelyn Hovland
Doris Vaughn
Arthur Vaughn
Ft. Dodge
R. J.hovland
Petit Jurors Named for April Term in Pocahontas Iowa
A list of residents summoned for jury duty in the April term of Pocahontas Iowa district court includes Mrs Wesley Applegate Varina Co J Billman Laurens W W Brown Fonda J M Carey Fonda Lara Dubbert Laurens Leona Eckerson Fonda Thos C Gannon Pocahontas R C Grant Rolfe Ivan Hartley Laurens Lyle Hersom Fonda Clarence Howland Rolfe James Hronek Pocahontas Enoch Johnson Pocahontas Gordon W Johnson Pomeroy Reuben Johnson Fonda Mrs Clark Jolliffe Rolfe Vivian Keenan Fonda Chris Knack Varina Nels Madsen Pocahontas A E Monkelsen Pocahontas Guy B Oleson Laurens Edith Ruck Fonda Jos Schools Pocahontas Dorothy Sfnek Pocahontas Ive State Gilmore City Mrs Max Stumpf Pocahontas Anna T Tiedeman Fonda Claus Van Havlin Palmer J F Vosika Pocahontas Harry Votlucka Pocahontas.
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Pocahontas
Iowa
Wesley Applegate
Varina
J. Billman
Laurens
W. W. Brown
Fonda
J. M. Carey
Lara Dubbert
Leona H. Eckerson
Thos. C. Gannon
R. C. Grant
Guy B. Oleson
Edith Ruck
Jos
Dorothy Sfnek
Ive
Gilmore City
Max Stumpf
Anna T.tiedeman
Claus van Havlin
Palmer
J. F. Vosika
Harry Votlucka
Erie Coming Events Calendar Reflects Local Clubs
Community notices list events for Mar and Apr including meetings of 4-H clubs, Ladies Aid societies, PEO Chapter FA, Sorosis Club, Busy Birthday Club and Bonn Ton, plus Easter Day services and the Pocahontas Spelling Match in Pocahontas. Socials hosted by Mrs. White, Mrs. Landing, Stella Shimon, and others are noted with dates and hosts.
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C. J. White
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Geo. Landing
J. M. McKim
Sorosis Club
Clifford Howe
J. C. Nelson
Bon Ton
Marion Bruce
M. W. Webb
Ladies’ Aid Society
Kensington
Methodist Church
J. H. Brinkman
Pocahontas County
Court House
Pocahontas
Barbara Melson Qualifies for District Declamation Contest
Barbara Melson of Rolfe High won first place in the oratorical division at the state sub-district declamatory contest in Luverne defeating contestants from Lake Mills Humboldt and Luverne. Her victory grants entry to the Humboldt district contest and marks Rolfe High's return to district competition. Frances Donica, her dramatic instructor, is praised for guiding her.
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Barbara Melson
Rolfe High
Luverne
Lake Mills
Humboldt
Miss Melson
Rolfe
Melson
Frances Donica
Thompsons celebrate 25th wedding anniversary at home
More than 100 relatives and friends attended the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Eric B Thompson at their home. A noon dinner and an afternoon social featured a mock wedding by local girls. Gifts included silverware and letters from distant well wishes.
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Eric B. Thompson
Trinity Lutheran Church
Nellie
Florence Peterson
Helen Thompson
Ilene
Lucile Everson
Mrs. Thompson
Joe Osman
Scotty Fisher
Eagle Grove
Chesley Nelson
Forest City
J. M. Severson
Pocahontas
Michael Storesand
Ottosen
Sam Severson
Clear Lake
Pearl Pederson
Roland
William F Pattee Obituary in Rolfe Iowa
Requiem high mass for William F Pattee was held at St Margaret s Catholic church with Rev D A Tewell officiating and burial in Calvary Cemetery Pocahontas He died Tuesday March 3 from erysipelas after a week s illness Born October 8 1884 in Pom eroy later moved to Pocahontas He married Agnes Meehan May 15 1918 and had son Oswald They lived in Buckeye Rolfe and Rolfe where he worked 18 years in lumber He served on the Rolfe town council eight years Survived by wife Oswald his mother Katherine Pattee four sisters three brothers and many relatives The Rolfe town council and many business houses closed for the funeral line of mourners listed
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William F. Pattee
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
D. A. Tewell
Calvary Cemetery
Pocahontas
My. Pattee
Pomeroy
Agnes Meehan
Buckeye
Oswald
Rolfe
Skull Lumber Co
Fullerton Company
Pattee
Katherine Pattee
Dubuque
Joseph Hal
Dorothy Pattee
Mary Xavier
W. A. Spence
J. C. Damberg
James Sennett
Edward T. Duffy
Z. T. Carroll
George Logan
Mary Agatha
James Torpey
Joe Halder
Bird Island
Minn
Agatha Halder
Sioux City
Lawrence Pattee
Mason City
T. F. Meehan
Archer
Willmar
Joe Pattee
Rose Meehan
F. C. Stegge
Randolph
Neb
Frances Stegge
M.barrett
Moorland
Ole ‘Olson
Ft. Dodge
L. O. Nelson
Lanesboro
Will Kruel
Lohrville
Palm Sunday and Easter Services Planned Across Rolfe Churches
Rolfe churches schedule Holy Week events with union and individual services. Protestant unity service Friday at the Methodist church spans 1 to 8 PM with Rev. J C Wangberg and Rev. T S Bassett leading. choirs provide music, businesses close to allow attendance. Holy Week includes Monday Thursday union services at Methodists and Presbyterians, Palm Sunday sermons by Rev. George Albright and Rev H A Bassett, Easter morning services with music and a pageant Olivet to Calvary, and various language and communion rites at Lutheran churches plus a Trondheim English Norwegian alternation in worship.
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Rolfe
Trinity
T. S. Bassett
H. A. Bassett
D. D
Palm
Presbyterian Church
George Albright
Storm Lake
Olivet
Calvary
L. H. Kjoller
Callender
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stores to Open After Apr Rolfe Stores Extend Evening Hours
Rolfe stores will begin keeping open Wednesday evenings after Sunday April 1. The adjustment expands shopping hours for locals seeking after work visits and weekend errands.
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Rolfe
American Auxiliary Units Entertained at Plover
Pocahontas county American Legion Auxiliary met at the Plover unit in the Presbyterian church social rooms last Wednesday. County president Mrs. T D Jones led the business session with a Des Moines officers conference report and news that county units remain strong in membership. Several readers and singers performed during the program followed by lunch and social hour. Representatives from Rolfe Pocahontas Laurens Havelock and Plover attended. April meeting date and place to be announced.
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Pocahontas County
F. R. Eggspuehler
Beatrice Bruner
Marjory McKim
Myrtle Fisher
Shimmering Waters
Doris
Dorothy Rothwell
Rolfe, Pocahontas
Laurens
Havelock
Plover
Havereek
Ater
Delores Elaine Sease Dies At Three Weeks
Delores Elaine Sease three weeks old daughter of DeWayne and Marguerite Sease died at home in Rolfe on Friday March 16 after a brief illness. She was born February 23 and is survived by her parents and a brother Gene LaVerne. Funeral services were held at the Sease home in Plover officiated by Rev. Walter Rothwell. Interment followed at Powhatan Cemetery northwest of Rolfe. Out of town relatives included E. J. Miller and daughter Eleanor of Palmer.
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Delores Elaine
DeWayne
Marguerite Sease
Rolfe
Delores
Gene LaVerne
C. D. Sease
Plover
Walter Rothwell
Plover Presbyterian Church
Knight Albert Sroufe Joined Third Rank at Silver Leaf Lodge
Monday night Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias welcomed Albert G. Sroufe as a full member after the Third Rank ceremony. Knight James H. Wilson delivered a key lecture while others from Gilmore City assisted. Jim Wilson, injured last October, walked in with aid and began recovering, praised by brothers as he revisits sunny days and friendly visits.
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Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40
Knights of Pythias
Albert G. Sroufe
James H. Wilson
Jim
Jas. Kelts
Mark Twain
Lendit Paulsen
Castle Hall
Knight
Wilson
Albert
Gilmore City Knights
Rolfe
Municipal Election Set With Single Ticket
Voters are urged to participate in Monday’s municipal election on March 26 with polling from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. No opposition is noted. citizens are asked to support the Businessmen's Ticket nominees. Cast a ballot to fulfill civic duty.
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First National Bank
Mitchell for Congress from Iowa's 8th District
Fort Dodge politician John H. Mitchell longtime Webster county representative announces candidacy for congressman in the 8th District. He led emergency legislation, helped model the Minnesota moratorium law, and uncovered $200,000 in improper gasoline refunds during a state probe. Mitchell seeks Democratic primary support in Pocahontas county.
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John H. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Webster County
45Th General Assembly
Fred C. Gilchrist
Johnnie Mitchell
Minnesota
United States Supreme Court
Des Moines
Mitchell
Pocahontas County
Sharp Still in Trouble Over Iowa City Lawyer Disbarment
The Johnson County Bar Association accuses Vernon L. Sharp of disloyalty and misappropriating client funds. The Iowa City attorney must file an answer by May 1, 1933 before District Judges Harold D. Evans and Jas. J. Gaffney.
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Daily Press
Vernon L. Sharp
Iowa City
Rolfe Boys
Mar
Johnson County Bar Association
Harold D. Evans
Jas. J. Gaffney
Sharp
Ellis Candidate for Sheriff in Pocahontas County
Thos W Ellis of Palmer announces his bid for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Pocahontas County. He led the GOP in the in the primaries two years ago but fell short of the nomination then, later secured a convention nomination, and challenged in the fall election losing by about 60 votes amid a Democratic landslide. He aims to be a strong contender in the upcoming primary.
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Thos. W. Ellis
Palmer
Pocahontas County
Ellis
Birthday Surprise Social At Miss Anna Ryens Home
A group of women gathered Tuesday afternoon at Miss Anna Ryens home to surprise her on her birthday. The ladies enjoyed a social afternoon with refreshments served.
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Anna Ryen
Local Legion boxing card draws near four thousand fans
Cecil Cumming Post No 25 American Legion staged a lively boxing show at Butler Hall drawing about 3850 spectators. Hobnobbed bouts featured Spiker versus Anderson and a main 185 pounder Gerdes versus Hoesing with strong support from Humboldt and Gilmore City fighters. A follow up event is announced for April 4 at the same hall.
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Butler Hall
Cecil Cumming
American Legion
Harl Spiker
Harris Anderson
Anderson
Spiker
Wally Rehrends
Plover
Homer Hurley
Rolfe
Kenneth Haviland
Humboldt
Gus Jocelyn
Gilmore City
Jocelyn
Melvin Smith
Hansell
Livermore
Pat Hurley
Bill Gerdes
Dickens
Jack Hoesing
Manson
Bill
Jack
H. A
Red” Weech
Florida
Legion Boys
County Election Bids Highlight Local Candidates
Garfield Township resident Frank Cornwell seeks the Democratic nomination for county auditor after strong ties to the Farm Bureau and local athletics. Also announced is Frank E. Calkins running for sheriff on the Republican ticket with Varina ties and farm background. J. D. Fitzgerald announces as Democratic supervisor candidate, praised for experience and county knowledge in the southwest part of Pocahontas County.
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Frank Cornwell
Garfield Township
Frank
James Cornwell
Rolfe High School
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
Frank E. Calkins
Arno Rassler
Varina
Mr. Calkins
Dover Township
Calkins
Happy Hewett Fights Six Rounds With Kit Thompson in Livermore Show
Happy Hewett the 165 pound Liver more boxer collided with Kit Thompson of Badger in the main bout at Livermore A. C. last Friday evening. Hewett was knocked down in the fourth round but returned to finish the six round bout.
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Happy Hewett
Livermore
Eddie Calligan
Butler Hall
Kit Thompson
Badger
Livermore A. C
Happy
Conciliators Meet At Storm Lake In Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau notes recount a Storm Lake conciliators meeting in Cherokee with officials Jens Thompson W A Patrick Theo McCartan and George Hinn. New member Everett Tussing elected replacing Cless Dexter. Discussion covers farm mortgage load totals 10 million in Pocahontas and roles of lenders borrowers and federal land banks.
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Storm Lake
Cherokee
Pocahontas County
Jens Thompson
W. A. Patrick
Theo McCartan
George Hinn
Cless Dexter
Everett Tussing
Jay Ryan
H. C. Moore
Nels Kaizer
W. G. Murray
Eeconomies Department
Iowa State College
Bowers
Iowa
Pochontas County
Federal Land Banks
Commission Banks
Cappy Ricks at R H Ls Auditorium Friday Evening
A three act comedy Cappy Ricks by Ed Edward Rose will be staged at the high school auditorium Friday at 8 oclock. Rolfe businessmen and businesswomen form the cast with Ellen Murray Mildred Taylor John Skinner Denzil Johnson Winifred Thornton Cecil Pericles Bernhard Carroll A Lane Leonard McDonald Aunt Lucy Ricks Sir Mary Nelson and others. J C Damberg directs with special numbers between acts led by M D Anderson and Arthur Evans.
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Rolfe
Cappy Ricks
Edward E. Rose
Ellen Murray
Mildred Taylor
John Skinner
Reuben Wangberg
Alden P. Ricks
Cappy
Mary Nelson
J. C. Damberg
M. D. Anderson
Arthur Evans
Weather swings bring dust storms and changing moods
The weather over the past weekAlternating dust storms cold snaps and warm spring days disrupted daily life. Dust reduced visibility to half a block on Friday and coated interiors while real estate markets fluctuated. Robins appeared and outdoor activities resumed as winds eased, with fresh dust storms forecast unless moisture arrives.
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Rolfe
Last Ft Dodge Band Concert At High School Auditorium
Fort Dodge Municipal Band presents the final indoor concert of the season at the high school auditorium in Fort Dodge on Sunday March 25 at 3 30 p m under Karl King. The program features the Finale from Tschaikowsky Fourth Symphony selections from Strauss Chocolate Soldier pieces from The Opera Mirror Safranek and bass numbers The Octopus and the Mermaid and The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Admission is free as usual and music lovers are urged to attend.
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Fort Dodge
Ft. Dodge
Karl King
Tschaikowsky
Opera Mirror
Safranek
Rolfe
Farm loan interest rates cut to 2 percent nationwide
Washington reports a reduction in new farm loan rates from 3.25 to 2 percent across federal intermediate credit banks effective immediately. Production credit associations also lower rates and coop loan costs drop, reflecting the lowest discount rate in ICC history.
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Washington, Mar
W. I. Meyers
Farm Credit Administration
Federal
Meyers
United States
Rolfe Pro Motion Club Unveils Retail Sales Tax Schedule
At a Thursday meeting the Rolfe Pro motion Club announced a retail sales tax plan to take effect April 1. The schedule, likely to spread statewide in Iowa, sets no tax on 15 cents or less, 1 cent on 15 to 65 cents, 2 cents on 66 to 99 cents, and 2 percent on purchases of 31.00 or more.
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Rolfe Promotion Club
Rolfe
Iowa
Assessors Figures and Dairy Provisions in New Producer Contracts
Everett Tussing cites assessor miscalculations from 1932 showing a landowner producing more than declared. He reports 6 200 bushels promised but 4 226 bushels sold as landlord’s half, indicating actual production near 8 600 bushels. New producers may farm and keep cows if not farm operators with dairy cattle interests in 1933.
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Pocahontas County
Everett Tussing
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