Achievement Day Program to Be Given March 27
A countywide Achievement Day program for women’s home economics work is set for March 27 in the courthouse assembly room from 12:00 pm. Exhibits open at 10:00 am with township displays from Marshall Sherman Garfield and Powhatan showcasing major project phases. The day features a Red Cross element by Mrs. Fae Schon, a round table discussion on The Farm Family and the World Today, and a Daughers of Democracy episode by Swan Lake Cummins. Music highlights include Songs of America and a community sing led by Mrs. Lucile White. Recognition plans honor county and township committee members and district cooperators.
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Mys
Mk Schlensig
Chris. DeYoung
Carlson
Marshall
Sherman
Garfield
Booth
Mary
N Weeks
A. A. Brinkman
Fae Schon
Red Cross Work
Des Moines
Powhatan
Swan Lakes Cummins
Haseen
Spenter
And
Theusic
Lucile White
Two Town Election Tickets Filed For March 30 Vote
Two slates nominate candidates for mayor, council, treasurer, assessor and park posts. Citizens ticket lists Bixler, Stoufe, Thompson, Hansen, Nielsen, Wilson, Webb, Lighter, Hunter, Damberg. Opposing ticket names Haynes, Beckord, Wald, Christiansen, Shimon, Rickard, Cornell, with several withdrawals contested as verbal.
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Citizens
N. J. Bixler
A. G. Stoufe
Luther Thompson
L. A. Hansen
Anton Nielsen
N. A. Wilson
M. W. Webb
A. G. Lighter
C. Hunter
C. Damberg
Keith Haynes
Geo
Beckord
Arnold Wald
Soren Christiansen
Victor J. Shimon
Por
Ralph Rickard
Hor
Gar Cornell
Haynes
Beckford
Wald
Christiansen
Shimon
Ickard
Kelley
Dee Betsons
Vapid
Red Cross Urges Greater Pocahontas County War Aid
Shirley Thornton reports Pocahontas County Red Cross growth with Miss Murray praising local work. emphasis on serving soldiers and families through Home Service, First Aid, Home Nursing, and Disaster Preparedness led by Harry Kelly and N J Bixler with multiple towns hosting classes and training.
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Shirley Thornton
Pocahontas County
American Red Cross
Miss Murray
St. Louis
Pocahontas
Red Cross
Murray
Home Service Division
Naval
Marine
Home Service Department
Home Service
Harry Kelly
Fonda
Mr. Kelly
Iowa
Gulf of Mexico
Hudson Bay
Varina
Plover
Rolfe and
Palmer
Dawson
Luther Thompson
Rolfe
N. J. Bixler
IGA Embraces Self-Serve Plan This Week
IGA converts to self-serve layout with fifteen gliders for customer movement. Clerks assist with stock arrangement and guide shoppers as they select items. A new checkout counters will verify parcels and handle payments amid enlarged fruit, vegetable, meat, and display areas. The plan aims to save time for customers and staff.
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IGA
Project Lesson: Garfield No 4 Ends Series on March 3
Women of Garfield No 4 met at Mrs. Earl Chambers home on March 3 for the final home project lesson. Mrs. Grant Johnson and Miss Inga Ryen led the session titled The Farm Family and the World Today. Lunch followed, tied to a health lesson, and the gathering promoted U. S. Defense Bonds and Stamps with a sales appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield No. 4
Earl Chambers
Grant Johnson
Inga Ryen
Junior Red Cross Drives School-Based Service Training
The Junior Red Cross aims to train school aged boys and girls in service to mankind through school led organization. Miss Cole oversees information and inspirational posters and a monthly magazine for youths. The annual November roll call will be replaced by a combined war fund drive in early 1943.
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Junior Red Cross
Brotherhood of Man
Miss Cole
The
Red Cross
U. S
M. W. Webb, Rolfe
Varina and Pocahontas Lead Week in Stamp Purchases
Varina and Pocahontas traded small margins in defense stamp buys as a weekly race. Pocahontas topped weekly sales with 109.85 dollars and a 100 percent record in grades four to twelve. Varina posted 89.35 dollars in stamps and a 100 percent high school record, with total district purchases at 542.35 and month total now 2821.50.
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Varina
Pocahontas
Ware
O.L.G.C. of
Fonda
Eastern Star Holds School of Instruction in Masonic Hall
Rolfe Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held its annual school of instruction in the Masonic hall on Wednesday afternoon March 18 with district instructor Mrs. Laura Shellenberger in charge. A luncheon hosted by officers preceded the meeting and a dinner for about 90 members and guests followed in the lodge dining room. The evening featured initiatory work by worthy matron Mrs. Arlo Ives and remarks by Mrs. Shellenberger praising the officers, along with gifts from the chapter. Myrtle Wiley Carson of Oskaloosa, past grand matron, and guests from Pocahontas Manson and West Bend attended, with greetings from the New Sharon chapter.
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Rolfe
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Laura Shellenberger
Humboldt
Arlo Ives
Shellenberger
H. D. Brinkman
Myrtle Wiley Carson
Oskaloosa
O.E.S
Iowa
Leonard Smith
New Sharon
Pocahontas
Manson
West Bend
Red Cross Sewing and Knitting Session Planned
Notice invites ladies to a sewing and knitting gathering for the Red Cross in the work room at the Central States building Friday afternoon at 2:00 o clock.
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The
Red Cross
Central States
Rolfe Passes Defense Bond Quota in Drive
Rolfe announces meeting its defense bond quota of 61 000 with totals reaching 62 920 20 in pledges. N J Bixler chaired a vigorous canvass that secured 20 400 since Saturday and 34 000 on Monday. Credit to Bixler aides and Rolfe citizens for rapid results. Pocahontas County AAA chair Harry Lund reports soybean quota target 32 000 to 43 000 acres with limestone spreading and strong farmer interest.
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Rolfe
N. J. Bixler
Bixler
Pocahontas
Harry Lund
Pocahontas County
AAA Committee
Services for John Marchant Thursday P. M
Funeral services for John Marchant 49 were held in the Methodist church Thursday afternoon March 19 with Rev J Plummer in charge. He served in World War I including Argonne Forest and earned the Purple Heart in 1919. He married Adah Clevenger in 1929 and had seven children. survivors include parents three brothers five sisters and many relatives. Interment followed in Clinton Garfield cemetery with American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in attendance.
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John Marchant
Methodist
J. Plummer
Old Rugged Cross
Grant Johnson
Art Michalek
George Marine, Jr
Johnson
N. J. Bixler
American Legion
Veterans of
Iowa
Amos Marchant
Adah Clevenger
Des Moinnes
Harriet Jane
Shirley Mae
Edith Marie
John Wesley
Edward Amos
Daniel Lawson
Judith Ann
George
Des Moines
Homer
Joplin
Harold
This City
George Schonberger
Rolfe
Clarence Smoot
Alton
George Jensen
Pocahontas
Roy Hawk
Carl Griepenburg
Miami
Florida
Burdette
Amos
John
Argonne Forest
Army of Occupation
Camp Dodge
Veterans Hospital
Methodist Church
Legion Birthday Party Rescheduled to March 27
The American Legion Birthday Party, initially set for Tuesday March 17, is postponed and will now be held Friday March 27 at the Legion hall.
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American Legion
Legion Hall
Titonka Ends Rolfe Run In Sub-State Semi
Rolfe high school basketball saw its season end with a 28-22 sub-state semi loss at Humboldt. Titonka led 23-12 at halftime and pulled away late as Paul Bruns scored 15 for Titonka while Rolfe’s Cornwell, G Smith, Rickard, and J Smith each reached five or more. This marks the final season for Dale Rickard, Glyde Smith, Arnole Sandvng, James Hauck and Garth Sroufe.
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Rolfe High School
Humboldt
Titonka
Junior Smith
Rickard
Livermore
Sacred Heart of Pocahontas
Rockwell City
Twin Lakes
Dale Rickard
Glyde Smith
Arnole Sandvng
James Hauck
Garth Sroufe
Rolfe-Lanyon
G. Smith
Cornwell
Rolfe
Lundstrom
Lanyon
Rolfe-Titonka
Paul Bruns
J. Smith
Remster and Benander Wed in South Sioux City Nuptials
Miss Doris Remster daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva Remster of South Sioux City Nebraska married Saturday March 21 to Albin Benander of Pomeroy son of Rev C A Benander of Pomeroy. Miss Remster was a music instructor in the Rolfe schools two years ago.
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Herman Taylor
Herman "Taylor
Rolfe
Towa
Seattle
Washington
John R. Taylor
I . A. Sandvng
Eagle Grove
Pe Mts
Bertha Dickerson
Nee
John
Frank
Elmer
Everett
Parl
Charles
Remster- Benander
Doris Remster
Alva Remster
South
Sioux City
Nebraska
Albin Benander
Pomeroy
C. A. Benander
Remster
Sandvig Joins Air Corps At Barksdale Field Louisiana
Donald Sandvig son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Sandvig serves in the Air Corps Material squadron at Barksdale Field Louisiana He entered the Air Corps February 3 and says he likes it pretty good
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AIR Corps
Donald Sandvig
Elmer Sandvig
Barksdale Field
Louisiana
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Helen S. Sage
Irma Garner
Genevieve Colgan
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Eastern Star
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McIntire
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Sanden
FT Nelson
Elmore
Faoe
Rm Lundstrom
Skogland
Nordstrom
Rohden
Newholm
Rolfe-Titonka Rolfe
Mene Cornwell
Ewe Ee Smith
Sandvig
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Batt
Daryl
Foie Bruns
Miller
Gaia Ae
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