Coming Events Schedule for Rolfe and County
Community notices list events from March 24 to April 22 including Sorosis Club and Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid meetings, Easter Sunday services, City election on March 28, 4-H leader training, Garfield Township Farm Bureau, Sub-District High School Music Contest, Pocaontas County High School Music Contest, Pythian Sisters instruction, and Grade School Operetta, with venues at Mrs Brinkman Budd Bowen Christmason Rolfe and local schools.
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Sorosis Club Git
A. A. Brinkman
Trinity Luthon Ladies Aid Society
Mike Budd
Trinity Lutheran Catechism
Rolfe
P. FE. C
C B. Bowen
A. L. D. Club
R. E. Ferguson
Pocahontas County
The
American Legion
Havelock
Rolfe School
Bon Ton Bridge Club
A. R Thornton
K. of P. Hall
Pocahontas
EB. S. School of Instruction
Union Holy Week Services At Two Churches
The Presbyterian and Methodist churches unite for three Holy Week services. The first gathering occurred Tuesday at the Presbyterian church and the remaining services will be held at the Methodist church with joint pastors conducting. The schedule includes Thursday at 7 45 P M with choirs, hymns, prayers and Holy Communion, and Good Friday from 1 00 to 3 00 P M with two hours of scripture, prayers, sermons, and music led by Rev C Paul Carlson Rev T S Bassett Mrs F B Grant and Miss Jeane Scheffers take part in various acts of worship.
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Jeane Scheffers
Grant Johnson
C. Paul Carlson
T. S. Bassett
F. B. Grant
Gloria Patri
Hatch Egg Incubation Says Cooling Not Essential
Dr F F Waters of Town State College Poultry Department reports cooling eggs during incubation is unnecessary if ventilation and oxygen supply meet embryo needs. He notes turning eggs at least four times daily from day three to day eighteen improves hatchability and warns rest-turned eggs risk embryo detachment and death. The article also includes a stray aside about Bob Bruce and red flannel in Petticoats.
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F. F. Waters
Poultry Buchandry Departtment
Town State College
Walters
Che Ee
Rolfe Folks See Catherine Nacke in Craig's Wife
Rolfe residents along with Fort Dodge attendees praised Catherine Nacke for her portrayal of Craig's Wife in the junior college production. The performance showcased her strong enunciation and stage presence as a demanding lead, with fellow Rolfe cast member Jane Whalen also drawing praise in a smaller but notable role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Bowen
Ronald Carroll
Marion Bruce
Fort Dodge
City
Craig
Catherine Nacke
Frank J. Nacke
North Central Iowa
Catherine
Rolfe High School
Clark College
Dubuque
Rolfe
Jane Whalen
Jane
Blanche Tremain
Wm. Whalen
Whalens
Nacktaumer
Nacke
Town Election Planned With Printed Ballots
The town holds an election on Monday March 28 with two full tickets on a sample ballot. Voters will use printed ballots rather than machines to save costs. Absentee ballots will still be printed, and the hose house hosts the polling location.
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Hose House
District Court Opens March Term in Pocahontas County
The district court under Judge F. C. Davidson will convene March 28 at Pocahontas with a heavy term anticipated. Grand jurors meet March 29 at 9:00 a.m. petit jurors April 5 at 9:00 a.m. About eighty cases disposed of last term and over ninety new filings this term include thirty six land foreclosures the largest count in years. There are no new criminal cases and no divorce petitions filed. The ninety new filings are the most in several years.
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District Court of
Pocahontas County
F. C. Davidson
Emmetsburg
Pocahontas
James
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Meeting Postponed
The Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit meeting planned for this week is postponed to Thursday evening March 31 due to Holy Week and poor road conditions. It will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Artman Christensen.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Garfield Township
Artman Christmasen
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit
Artman Christensen
Citizens' Ticket for Mayor and City Officials
The Citizens' Ticket presents J. H. Brinkman for mayor and list of councilmen O. B. Fuller Sr. L. Gunderson H. F. Kirchner B. J. Lehnus W. L. McIntire James Sennett as treasurer W. P. Wheeler as assessor and Chas. B. Owen as park commissioner. They pledge low expenses, affordable light and power, paying water rentals, readable official records, and a capable city marshal.
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J. H. Brinkman
O. B. Fuller Sr
2. L. Gunderson
H. F. Kirchner
B. J. Lehnus
W. L. McIntire
James Sennett
W. P. Wheeler
Chas. B. Owen
RAINING SCHOOL FOR CLUB LEADERS MARCH 29
The 4-H Girls Clothing Club holds the second training school for leaders at the Pocahontas courthouse assembly room on Tuesday March 29 at 10 00 am. Miss Emma Mellrath of the Extension Service Ames will lead the lesson covering pajamas accessories decorative designs wool dresses and coats and the complete outfit for girls. Emphasis on making over existing garments and avoiding new purchases. Each club may send the leader assistant leader and one older girl.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Emma Mellrath
Ames
Hildreth and Strom Unite in Sunday Wedding
Edgar E. Hildreth of Windom and Violet E. Strom of Marmarth N D were married at the home of Rev W H Stearns in Zumbrota Minnesota on Sunday March 18 1982 The bride is a Marmarth high school graduate and student nurse at Kahle School of Nursing Rochester The groom resides west of Windom and farms with his father S C Hildreth They will live with his parents for the present The couple have ties to Windom Rolfe and Plover areas.
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Edgar E. Hildreth
Windom
Violet E. Strom
Marmarth
N. D
W. H. Stearns
Zumbrota
Minn
Marmarth High School
Kahle School of Nursing
Rochester
S. C. Hildreth
Cottonwood
Hildreth
Plover
V. E. Roberts
Rolfe
Big Things Ahead for 4 H Girls of the County
The county 4 H Club girls anticipate a county party in April and a grand Rally Day in June. Parahovtaa county will be strongly represented at the State 4 H Club Girls Convention in Ames in June with delegates from each club and a candidate for Queen of the Pageant.
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Parahovtaa County
Ames
Unlucky Day in Court Over Delayed Execution
A condemned man questions his lawyer about mercy as the lawyer confirms a commutation of sentence. The lawyer notes the execution was stayed from Friday the 1st until the following Thursday, calling Friday an unlucky day.
Obituary and final accident report for William Quigley
William Quigley was fatally injured in a truck accident near Mill Grove Missouri on March 17 1982 while hauling gravel for Lee Hixson Construction Co. He died at a hospital in Trenton at 6 30 p m after being thrown from the truck and suffering severe injuries. The obituary notes his birth on November 24 1872 at Milks Grove IL and a long life in Rolfe Iowa with a large family including seven children and several siblings. The service was held at St Margaret Catholic Church in Rolfe and burial at Calvary Cemetery Pocahontas.
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Wm. Quigley
Mill Grove
Lee Hixson Construction Co
Quigley
Mr. Quigley
Gene Roberts
Hixson
Leonard
Rolfe
Lee Hixson
Trenton
William Quigley
John Felix Quigley
Milk’s Grove
Sarah May Williams
Havelock
Paul
H. H. Harriger
Cumming
Iowa
M. J. Lynch
Clare
A. V. Perigal
Harry Quigley
Marcella Quigley
E. J. Lanus
Spencer
Walter Ayers
Mankato
Minn
W. M. Matters
Reinbeck
Lois Williams
Des Moines
Cora Dickinson
Peoria
James Quigley
Maynard
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
Daniel Tewell
Calvary Cemetery
Pocahontas
N. J. Lanus
Jas. Quigley
Peterson
George
Adam Messer
Chas. Cook
Susie Thompson
Archie Williams
Plover
Leo Ayers
Ed Lanus
Geo. Dickinson
Lloyd Cox
M. J. McCreary
County schedule correction for medical aid misattribution
The county board corrects an error in last week’s schedule of claims. The item listed W. W. Beam as providing medical aid to families. the board states the bill was for a board of health visit to investigate alleged contagious diseases at homes, not medical aid. The correction affects families named in the notice.
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County’ Board of Supervisors
W. W. Beam
Young, Camper, Sanding
Howland and MacVey
Board of Health
Seed loan applications open through April thirtieth
Farmers rush to secure federal seed and feed loans to plant the 1982 crop. County Farm Bureau urges husband and wife to apply in person at the court house, with many seeking only the minimum needed funds.
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Farm Bureau
Court House
United States
Pocahontas County
Johnson and Wilson Seek County Auditor and Recorder Posts
Roy A. Johnson announces another bid for county auditor in Iowa, praised for firm knowledge of laws and friendly service. Claude W. Wilson of Cummins township enters race for county recorder, a WWI veteran and former Lincoln assessor with steady, straightforward qualifications.
County Legion Unit to Meet in Havelock
Im Eno Post of Havelock hosts the Pocahontas County Unit of the American Legion on Tuesday evening March 29. The Havelock post promises a good gathering as several spring county meetings approach with many important matters to attend to. County Adjutant Jack Bouma notes copy is due Tuesday noon.
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Havelock
Im Eno
Pocahontas County
American Legion
Legion
Buddy
Jack Bouma
Pocahontas Democrats Convene in Court House March
Pocahontas County Democrats met in the county courthouse assembly room on Saturday March 19 in response to a call by county chairman J D FitzGerald. They elected a delegation to the state convention in Davenport March 29, adopted resolutions, and endorsed Richard F Mitchell for national committeeman.
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Pocahontas County
Court House
Pocahontas
J. D. Fitzgerald
Mr. Fitzgerald
J. R. Donohoe
Davenport
Ray Walsh
Varma
Geo. W. Day
Fonda
F. P. Hogan
Wm. Carey
Joseph A. Hudek
J. H. McMichael
Varina
J. L. Hunter
Gilmore City
E. A. Beneke
Palmer
Ernest Luth
Geo. Moulton
Will Carey
J. F. Walsh
Sarah A. Weaver
Seed and Feed Loan Applications Open Countywide
The county seed and feed loan committee, with Farm Bureau co operation, lists local committees in Pocahontas Havelock Laurens and other towns. Blanks are available at the Farm Bureau office in Pocahontas and from county bankers. Applicants should fill in ink or type, sign both spouses, and secure a landlord waiver. Apply quickly as loan approval will take several days. Rancid lard can be salvaged by making soap.
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Farm Bureau
C. E. Watts
Pocahontas
O. Fr. Young
Havelock
John Hisenhauer
Gilmore City
Ben Abben
J. Sumter
Fonda
L. I. Eckerson
Jas. L. Keefe
Palmer
H. C. Moore
Frank Hoesing
Varina
Aa. M
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Premiere Bridge Club
Willmseat
Wm. Object
Marion Jace
Union Holy Week Services
Ned
Bruce
Bob
District Court News
Garfield
Citizens’ Ticket
Raining School For
Hildreth—Strom
Roy A. Johnson
Johnson
Aden
Lincoln Township
H. L. Cornwell
Cummins Township
Wilson
Democratic Party
Superman
Secretary of Agriculture and Extension Departments
Farm Board
Federal Reserve System
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