Society Notes Highlight Local Clubs and Gatherings
The Just-a-Mere bridge club hosted Mrs Curtis Jones for a salad luncheon with Mrs Donald Cleal as guest. Prize winners included Mrs R B Ran ney and Mrs Clarence Ogden. A doughnut fry, missionary meetings, and numerous club gatherings follow with lists of hosts and attendees across several local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Jones
Just-a-Mere
Donald Cleal
R. B. Ranney
Clarence Ogden
Harold Calligan
George Beckord
Donald Eikenberry
Delta del
Delta del Bridge Club
M. R. Soth
W. M. Obrecht
Ellis Receives Farewell Gift From Friends at West Bend
A farewell party at La Fiesta in West Bend honored Ellis with a money gift for a remembrance purchase. Leslie Struthers Betty Ann and others hosted a family dinner for Ellis with Mr and Mrs Leo Flaherty Melvin Kirchner and Jennie Evans among attendees. Ader Home hosts American Home Study Club meeting with talks on synthetic fibers New Hope and religious topics followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lis
Ellis
West Bend
Leslie Struthers
Betty Ann
Leo Flaherty
Bonnie
Jean
Jeanette
Melvin Kirchner
Leslie
Bobby
Struthers
Jennie Evans
Albert City
Study Club
Ader
American Home Study Club
A. Ader
L. A. Hansen
New Hope
Ruth Suckow
Grant Pollock
A. D. Cleal
V. Shimon Read
J. Hosier
L. R. Davidson
Trinity Lutheran Church Service and Maundy Thursday Observance
J O Wenberg pastor leads a 9 30 a m regular service with a changed hour. 10 30 a m Sunday school and Bible classes follow. Holy week services run Tuesday and Thursday with Maundy Thursday observance at 7 45 p m. Catechism class meets Saturday at 1 45 p m at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wenberg
Methodist Church Announcements and Services
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. The King's Guards meet in the church parlors at 11 a.m. Good Friday service April 3 at 8 p.m. to celebrate the Lord's Supper. Easter service begins at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
E. J. Plummer
King’s Guards
Congregational and Farm Bureau Notices
The Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 with Junior Endeavor at 6 45 pm. No mid week services on April 1 but Good Friday worship April 3. Congregational meeting set for 8 pm April 7. Garfield Township Farm Bureau meets March 26 at H F Olerichs home with an interesting program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. F. Schneck
Farm Bureau
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
H. F. Olerich
4 H Basketball Tournament Set for Plover High
Teams from Center Dover Garfield and Powhatan township 4 H clubs compete in a two night tournament at Plover High School gym March 30 and 31. Monday features Powhatan vs Garfield at 8 00 and Center vs Dover at 9 10. Tuesday hosts consolation and finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Dover
Garfield
Powhatan Township
Plover High School
Powhatan
Ham Demonstration at Hauck's Store This Saturday
Hauck's store announces a special Easter ham demonstration with ham sandwiches to be served in the store on Saturday afternoon and evening. The event highlights a festive shopping experience for customers interested in tasting the featured ham product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauck’s
Mrs Heald in Des Moines Hospital Undergoes Major Operation
Mrs John Heald was admitted to a Des Moines hospital for observation and treatment last Wednesday. Saturday morning she underwent a major operation and is listed as critically ill. Mr Heald and sons George and Walter visited during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.knieriem
Humboldt
Gerald‘ Thompson
Amos
Iowa State
Iowa
John. Mosbach
Whiting
Ernest Va
O.E.S
Mig: Hach
Whitkmore
County Leads State in Farm Bureau Quota
Pocahontas County tops Iowa in percent of 1942 quota as of March 10 with 125.2 percent. Wright County reports higher share but is not on equal basis due to federation membership history. County quota set at 480. Pocahontas sent 601 members, Hancock 124.9 percent, region 100.2 percent, district 101 percent. state total paid members 43,820, near 1941 year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Pocahontas County
Wright County
Pocahontas
Iowa Farm Federation
Hancock County
State Office
Poultry Project Progress Reported in Pocahontas County 4-H
The Pocahontas county 4-H market poultry project has six members raising 1 700 chicks, up from last year. Chicks are fed for 15 weeks and will be marketed mid June after grading by an extension specialist. Members include Bruce Fisher Rolfe 200 chicks Phyllis DeWolf Rolfe 162 Bever ly DeWolf Rolfe 163 E Phil lips Brinkman Rolfe 900 Steven Lofquist Albert City 150 Francis Kelly Fonda 100 chicks. Francis earned his 100 as a prize from Beckord Hatchery for last year’s top poultry project work. The chicks are barred rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Bruce Fisher
Rolfe
Phyllis DeWolf
Beverly DeWolf
E. Phillips Brinkman
Steven Lofquist
Albert City
Francis Kelly
Fonda
Francis
Beckord Hatchery
Turn in Your Old Rubber Tires
Pocahontas County Rationing Board relays a statement from Price Administrator Leon Henderson urging residents to turn in worn tires to scrap dealers or local charities. Farmers with unretreadable tires should submit them to reclaim rubber to prevent draining new stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Commodity Rationing Board
Defense Classes Open for Women at Lake View Iowa
The Lake View National Defense School in Lake View Iowa started nine week aircraft sheet metal and welding classes for women ages 17 to 35, cost free via federal sponsorship. Courses cover blue print reading lay out drilling riveting and assembly preparing for factory work. Next openings March 30 include 30 women and 20 men with welding classes set for March 16 and 23. Since starting, 511 men have been trained and nearly all placed in employment across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake View National Defense School
Lake View
Iowa
Middle West
Omaha
United States
Goeser brothers land in Ireland with American troops
Corporal Gerald Goeser of Neola Iowa arrived in northern Ireland with the latest American troop contingent. He underwent an appendectomy at sea and landed under his own power. He was accompanied by his brothers Lieutenant Tony Goeser and Joe Goeser, a non commissioned officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Goeser
Neola
Iowa
Northern Ireland
America
Lieut
Tony Goeser
Joe Goeser
Iron Scrap Round-Up Aids War Effort In Rail Yards
Railroads conduct an iron salvage drive in yards and along rights of way to collect valuable metal for reuse during the war period. Unusable salvaged iron will be turned over to the government.
Examination Set for Mail Carrier in Rolfe Iowa
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for Substitute Village Carrier Third Class Post Office at 50 cents an hour in Rolfe Iowa Applicants must file with the manager Eighth U S Civil Service District St Paul Minnesota before April 9 1942 For details on requirements and blanks apply promptly at the Post Office Rolfe Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Rolfe
Towa
U. S. Civil Service District
U. S. Post Office and Customhouse
St. Paul
Minnesota
Rolfe, Towa
Rolfe School to Stage Two One Act Plays
Rolfe High School auditorium will host seventh and eighth graders presenting two one act plays on Tuesday March 31. The seventh grade performs Mama's Wonder Boy with a listed cast led by Jane Peterson and Amelia Jane Pratt. the eighth grade performs Red Flannels with a cast including John Wiegman Sally Webb Lizzy Christibel Bregotti and Joe Ferden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior High
Rolfe High School
Pratt
Jane Peterson
Mrs. Lee
Shirley Fuller
Amelia Jane Pratt
Joan Schmidt
Albert Pratt
George Anderson
Collins
Roger Chapman
Armstrong
Dale Spurlin
Grandpa Buxton
John Wiegman
Rolfe Basketball Honors and Pep Meeting Recap
Mr. Larson awarded the captain Junior Smith the district tournament trophy won by Rolfe. Rolfe led the celebration with speeches and a display beside his trophies. The last pep meeting featured a sea battle skit and poems naming the team members. The squad then practiced at Humboldt as a teachers convention closed Fort Dodge schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Junior Smith
Rolfe
Junior
Anderson
Lanyon
Lady Victory
Cassiday
Humboldt
Fort Dodge
Miss Jones
M. D. Anderson
One-Act Play Festival Features Three High School Acts
The local auditorium hosted a three play One-Act event with Pioneer Ottosen and Rolfe participants. Pioneer presented Suitable for Charity with Morgan Greenway Hazel and family roles. Ottosen offered Who Gets the Car Tonight with Jones family cast. Rolfe showcased The Kid Makes Up His Mind directed by Miss Wilson with senior prom stakes and a judge’s critique by Mrs. E. H. Bradley. Music between acts included a string ensemble and a Saxophone solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer
Ottosen
Rolfe
William Helferich
Morgan Greenway
Dorothy Illes
Hazel
Mary Esther
Bemrich
Clair
Virgil Bemrich
William
Don Nilles
Kenneth Abense
Rolfe High School
Miss Wilson
The
Kid
St. Aloysius, School For Boys
Harvey
Wilbur Green
Albert
Beef
Jim McIntire
Edward
the Kid
Don Sinek
Nita
Patty Jeffries
Lenore
Marilyn Barrett
E. H. Bradley
Humboldt
Joan Bixler
Cleo Hansen
Luella Roberts
Alvin Riches
Cornell College Graduate Edward Weismiller Publishes Poem
Edward Weismiller, Cornell College alumnus, Rhodes scholar and English instructor at Harvard, wrote the poem The Fox in the March Atlantic Monthly. He has two verse books in preparation and is finishing a French novel translation for spring publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Edward Weismiller
Cornell College
Rhodes
Harvard University
Fox
Atlantic Monthly
Defense Bonds and Stamps Drive Wartime Support
Citizens encouraged to purchase U S Defense Bonds or stamps with every payday to fund national defense. Appeals highlight patriotic duty and financial support for military needs amid wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Defense
Town People and Visits Circulate Through Fort Dodge
Local social notes list Mrs. Herb Jones, Miss Nelva Dean Roberts, Green of Vail, and others visiting Fort Dodge and area towns. Family gatherings occur in Laurens Gilmore City Emmetsburg and Humboldt, with students from Iowa State College returning home between quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Jones
Fort Dodge
Nelva Dean Roberts
Cedar Falls
FE. Green
Vail
R. Ex Green
E. G. Hoard
E. G. Swanton
Emmetsburg
L. A. Hansen
O. F. Hansen
Donald Hansen
Laurens
Harris Hughes
G. O. Travis
Gilmore City
Dale Stout
Des Moines
Ernest Cox
Town State College
A. Rudolfson
Don Shimon
Everett White
Roger DeWolf
Franklin Brinkman
Victor Shimon
Ames
Iowa State College
Jack Hurley
Los Angeles
Calif
Bank of America
G. A. Everson
Visitor From East Leaves Lenoir After Minnesota Visit
Mike Sime of Lenoir North Carolina visited last week at his brother Telmer Sime and wife in their Fairmont Minnesota home. The group included T J Sime of the family and Humboldt guests Ernest Sime Jan and Russell Sime. A dinner in their home honored the brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Sime
Lenoir
North Carolina
Telmer Sime
Buy Defense Stamps and Lick the Other Side
Citizens urged to purchase defense stamps during wartime drives as a patriotic duty. The campaign promotes loyalty and contributes to national defense efforts through small, affordable purchases.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stanley
Presbyterian A. Y. P
H. F. Oberich
W. Stanley
Ald
A.L.D
A. V. Graber
H. ©. Brinkman
Alaska
L. M. Graham
A. R. Thornton
M. W. Webb
Sorosis Club
Asia
John Gunther
Marie Wiegman
Etude Club
Wheeler
P.A.E
Topliff
George Topliff,Jr
Peterson Home
Needle and Thread Club
Gertrude Peterson
Ed Christensen
Martin Peterson
Otis Cook
Ernest Vaughn
J. H. Brinkman
M. E. Young
Martha BR. Young
Charley Kriegz
John Krieg, Jr
Mallard
Almon Young
Ellis Struthers
Lesle Struthers
D.M.T
Roy Schonberger
Goeser Boys
Ireland
Rolfe School News
News
Elwyn Ives
Beryl White
Nan — Peterson
C. J. White
Lu Mac
Ay Marie
Ruth Lundy
Lena Roach
Doris Johnson
Dodge
Marie
Ray
Lena
Marie Whit
Ced Falls
Lois Schneck
Lu M. White
Bill McIntire
Bob Rickards
Spencer
k.Rann Adlers
N. Frederickson’s
Mukden
Fay D. Pirie
H. D. Brinkman
Ernest Struthers
W. Lee MacVey Farm
G. Leo MacVey
Red Cross
Plover
L. E. Garlock
G. Arnold
Anna Pollock
Grigsby
Robert A. Grigsby
Pocahontas Rendering Works
Walter Woodin
Hall Roberts’ Son
Postville
E. J. Rutgers
Havelock
Rolfe Howard Bruce
T. J. Raynes Rolfe
HeeHaw News
Uncle Sam
Japan
Grant & Son
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