Plover News Highlights Reach Local Families
The Plover Patriot reports on visits among Parmenter and Eppelsheimer families in Ankeny and Rolfe, welcomes Larry Lee Kerns as a new stork-born neighbor, and notes a big livestock and farm implements sale by Plover Implement Co. on April 3. The week features many local greetings and travels among area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. J. Cruickshank
Parmenter
Ankeny
William Thompson
Swea City
Millicent Appelsheimer
Havelock
C. S. Eppelsheimer
Harold Justice
Claude Albaugh
G. A. Parradee
Town City
Larry Lee
Paul Kerns
Stork
Knapp
Rolfe
J. W. Arnold
J. A. Arnold
Wm. Goodchild
Henry Groff
Curlew
John Wax
DeWolf
Clarence Fr. Eppelsheimer
John Engesser
Balaton
Minn
Plover
Plover Implement Co
Priday
Statewide Planning Conference Set for Ames April 16
Invitations go to public service leaders and citizens for a statewide planning conference to be held at the Memorial Union Iowa State College Ames on Thursday April 16. Sponsored by the National Resources Committee and the Town State Planning Board the event aims to educate on planning and foster county level cooperation to conserve natural resources and guide future development. The program includes a lecture by Winter E Blucher and discussions with advance reservations needed for noon luncheon and evening dinner. Further information via the State Planning Board Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Union
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
National Resources Committee
Town State Planning Board
Planning Board
Wicter E. Blucher
Chicago
American Society of Manning
Engledge
Tawa
Peace Effort Highlighted in Rolfe Community Call
Residents of Rolfe are urged to push for peace amid calls to recall past distortions by investment bankers who allegedly misled the public. The message emphasizes unity and constructive action over conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Plover area notes include visits and Red Cross plea
Local residents travel between Clarion Mallard Des Moines and Rolfe for visits and funerals. Red Cross appeals seek $80 for Pocahontas county with communities pledging support. Funeral services for Mrs. Mueller held at Mallard with several relatives named among survivors.
Mena Mueller Sister of Mallard Town Resident Passes
The obituary notes Mrs. Mena Mueller Misedler born September 25 and died March 156 in the home of her daughter. Elisabeth Brownlow of Mallard Town is aged 73 years five months and 23 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena Misedler
Dhiuehuer Ay Benjamin
Miotesaet Herold
Bor
Eliabeth Brownlow
Mallard Town
Murer
Soun
Town Election Monday Sets City Officials in Plover
The Plover town election will be held next Monday March 38 with a full slate of city officials. Nominees include Mayor R E DuBois and councilmen H O Beneke J H Bucher C R Henderson B F E Poundstone Geo S Shaw along with Assessor Bert P Riggs and Treasurer L E Garlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Town
R. E. DuBois
H. O. Beneke
J. H. Bucher
C. R. Henderson
B. FE. Poundstone
Geo. S. Shaw
Bert P. Riggs
L. E. Garlock
Rites Held For Mrs Mena Mueller At St Marys Mal lard
Funeral services for Mrs Mena Mueller were conducted last Saturday at St. Marys Church Mal lard at 10:00 a m. The body was interred in Powhatan Cemetery. All children attended except Homer Mueller who was in Muscatine and now in a Hot Springs Ark hospital receiving neuritis treatment and unable to travel home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Mueller
Plover
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Georgie
Jacob Jr
Elizabeth Ehlers
Estherville
Elizabeth Brownlee
Mallard
Chas. J. Mueller
Oshkosh
Wis
Regina Bush
Mason City
Joseph Mueller
St. Cloud
Leona Crowley
Cedar Rapids
Homer Mueller
Muscatine
Wilma Mueller
Milwaukee
Lorraine Ehlers
Charlotte Brownlee
Kathleen Mueller
Mary Kathleen Crowley
Leo Brownlee
Ronald Mueller
Joseph Crowley
Robert Bush
James Mueller
Eugene Mueller
Louise Wilson
Nina
Gaylord Wilson
Sheboygan
Mena Mueller
St. Mary’s Church
Powhatan
Homer
Hot Springs
Ark
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Mena Mueller
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who gave aid and comfort during our bereavement in the death of our beloved mother Mrs. Mena Mueller. The Mueller Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena Mueller
Mueller
Grade School News Highlights Student Achievements
First and second graders include Dorothy Peterson in second grade. Perfect weekly grades for several students named. In English sixth graders studied poetry prompts and produced descriptive scenes. Fifth graders explored wolves fables and Yellowstone Park themes. Seventh and eighth graders note mumps absence. Cameron VanAlstine and Dorothy DuBois chosen for county spelling contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
Betty
Charles Sharp
Cameron VanAlstine
Dorothy DuBois
Sub-District Declam Contest Held in Plover
Contest in Plover featured entrants from Bode Laverne Ottosen Renwick and Plover. Forrest Sanders won Oratorical first with Clean Hands Catherine Clare topped Dramatic first with Madam X Kathleen Bucher second with The First Judas Robert Smith won Humorous first with For the Love of Mike Clarance Hooler second with The Home Town Rehearsal. Local talent performed between numbers including Marilyn Miller Eugene Simonson and a stringed sextette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Bode
Laverne
Ottosen
Renwick
Forrest Sanders
Earl Langer
Catherine Clare
Madam X
Kathleen Bucher
Judas
Robert Smith
Mike
Clarance Hooler
Marilyn Miller
Eugene Simonson
Esther
Berneda Broadwell
Marjory Pirie
Bake Sale Saturday at Plover Mercantile
A bake sale advertised recently will be held Saturday afternoon at the Plover Mercantile store. A wide variety of baked goods will be on sale and proceeds will be divided between town church societies. Flour for baking will be available free at the Mercantile store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Mercantile Store
Mercantile Store
Donut Sale Proceeds Aid Local Women’s Activities
The Willing Workers held a Thursday donut sale raising funds for the group. Edward Lehnus installed a radio for the ladies following their interest in girls basketball at the state tournament in Des Moines. the women expressed their thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lehnus
Des Moines
District Music Contest Draws 2000 Visitors to Plover
The northwest Iowa district music contest will be held in Plover next week. About 2,000 people are expected to visit the town for the event as musicians gather. Local churches fraternal groups and eateries will provide meals and lunches for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Iowa
Plover
Town election set for next Monday with all officials on ballot
The town schedules a full municipal election for next Monday. turnout is urged. The McKim children, Alice and Freddie, are seriously ill with pneumonia as of Monday afternoon. Mrs. C A Iseminger returned from Emmetsburg last Sunday to help the McKims with their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Freddie
Fred McKim
C. A. Iseminger
Emmetsburg
McKim
Plover Cage Teams Lose Out In State Tourney
Plover girls fall in the state tournament after wins over Fonda 21-13 in Des Moines and a 26-25 loss to Hansell in the second round. Team members include Anne Louise Houck Leota Ham Lucille Christensen Norma Ferguson Kathryn Grove Esther Willard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Anne Louise Houck
Leota Ham
Lucille Christensen
Norma Ferguson
Kathryn Grove
Esther Willard
Edward Lehnus
Plaver
Drake
Fonda
Hansell
Sac City
Prisoner At the Bar staged by local cast at Methodist church
The play Prisoner At the Bar was well presented by a local cast at the Methodist church Tuesday evening last. Rev. C. S. McNulty acted as judge and Rev. Walter Rothwell prosecuted. A. G. Heathman defended, Geo. 8. Shaw was sheriff, B. W. Jeffries bailiff, and several witnesses testified. The accused was portrayed by a member of the Iowa Anti Saloon League. The production showed how liquor influences minds and highlights the crimes linked to intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. McNulty
Walter Rothwell
A. G. Heathman
Shaw
B. W. Jeffries
William F. Hofert
Betty Sharp
J. H. Gembler
J. H. Bucher
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Mrs G Fred Grove Sick List Under Doctor Care for Days
Mrs. G. Fred Grove has been on the sick list for several days and is under a doctor's care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Fred Grove
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