Weekend Travels and Local Notes From Bradgate
Wanda Christensen spent the weekend in Dakota City with Judy Allard. Frank and Harland Wrights returned from Colorado and New Mexico, driving through snow. Roy Lee Larsen visited in Minneapolis and LeRoy Larsen, Dennis Halsrud recovered from pneumonia, and the Halsrud family welcomed a new baby, Terry. The Ruth Circle met in the Lutheran church, Richard Hacker is ill, and birthday celebrations occurred at the Madsen home and the Johnson House in Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Christensen
Dakota City
Judy Allard
Frank Wright
Harland Wright
Colorado
New Mexico
Kansas
Wm. Mills
Hazel Wright
Roy Lee Larsen
Minneapolis
LeRoy Larsen
Arthur Petersen
Johnson House
Algona
Merle Halsrud
Verne Smith
Local residents attend events and family updates
Community members travel for visits and events. Esther Christensen accompanied Eugene Larsen and the Madsens of Humboldt to Blooming Prairie while others visit relatives in Buffalo Center. A newborn, Terry Smith, arrived at Mercy Fort Dodge. Football and basketball outings to Des Moines and Webster City are noted, along with club conventions and tailoring class activities in Humboldt County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Hospital
Esther Christensen
Eugene Larsen
Mike Madsen
Humboldt
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Harry Pedersens
Mike Pedersen
Buffalo Center
Terry Smith
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Verne Smith
South of Town
Ray Truelson
Mallard
Virgil Hacker
Fred Benjamin
Stanley Benjamin
Des Moines
Berryhill
Rolland Jacobs
Bernard Jacobs
Margaret Wiuff
F. Bakken
Bode
Victor
Caroline Madsen
Glenn Nelson
David Nelson
William David
Webster City
Gene Madsen
Leonard Lanus
Bradgate Progress Club
Esther Curry
Humboldt County Womens Federated Club
Henry Olson
Rudy Olson
Willie Naeve
Womens Federated Clubs
Robert Munson
Donald Brandhoij
Henry Ty Olson
Pocahontas Legion Auxiliary Leader Bouma Schedules Talks
Mrs. Jack Bouma of Pocahontas state department president of the American Legion Auxiliary makes frequent appearances as guest speaker for the group. She spoke at the Boone county meeting in Ogden and at the Emmet county gathering in Graettinger. Future events include a district junior auxiliary meeting in Logan on April 7 and a four county meeting in Sheldon on March 31 with department commander Maxhein of the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bouma
Pocahontas
State Department
American Legion Auxiliary
Boone County Legion Auxiliary
Ogden
Graettinger
Emmet
Logan
Bouma
Sheldon
American Legion and Auxiliary
Maxhein
the Legion
Pocahontas Community Updates and Local Notices
In Pocahontas April events include Emmet County Legion auxiliary meeting on April 1 at 8 p.m. at the Legion Memorial building and a pet rag drive for hospitals, clothing for Save the Children Federation, with other community activities noted. A Cub Scouts pack meeting followed a 6:30 supper with Mrs. Fitch leading Den 4 and Dick Hogue in advancement. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Fred Jensen, 87, with burial at Summit Hill cemetery. she had lived in Pocahontas since 1900. A track squad at Pocahontas Community High School trains under coach Dick Braunschweig. Relays scheduled for April 18. Local religious and social events include a P W O dessert meeting, Women’s Society of Christian Service luncheon and a potluck for the St. Joan of Arc court officers. Other items mention science fair winners at Pocahontas Catholic School and O S G C high school music contest honors, plus several visits and visits by relatives and clergy tied to area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
Emmet County Legion and Auxiliary
den No. 4
Charles Fitch
Dick Hogue
American Légion Auxiliary
Pocahontas
Legion Memorial Building
Save the Children Federation
P.W.O
Presbyterian Church
Fred Jensen
Rev
A. Ramirez
Summit Hill Cemetery
Pocahontas Community High School
Dick Braunschweig
Bob Pascal
Larry Stegge
Rolfe
Holstein
John Kleen
al Piantz
Des Moines
L. P
Henry Kleen
Brookings
S. D
Eddie Kleen
Phil Thornton
Storm Lake
Women's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Service
Fellowship Hall
Methodist Church
Fred Hudson
E. C. Boulton
Cal Donnelly
Sherburn
Minn
F. Joseph
R. H. Wienhold
Ellen Storck
Pocahontas Catholic
Mary Adallard
O.S.F
George Tuttle
Geoge Schade
Kathleen Albrecht
Judith Luft
Mary LaDonna
Pocahontas Catholic School
O. S. G. C. High School
Fonda
Triple Trio
Judy Amick
Jani Becher
Ranette Garrels
Sandra Olinger
la von Peters
Linda Schade
Marilyn Sen
St. Joan of Arccourt
Paul Amick
Wienhold
Mileschik
Waterloo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa
Towa
Iowa Press Association
Lassociation
Affhiate
American Cancer Society
Bradgate News
Isaac van Gorkom
Gilmore City
John Madsen
Joan
Russell Shiflett
Virgil Burris
Iowa City
Elmer Shiflett
Pocahontas News
Marie Pavik
George Milefchik
Josephine Bunda
John Sullivan
Omaha
Nebr
H. B. Eike
Sullivan
Joan Eike
Almagorda
N. M
Air Force Missile Development
Eike
Danny DeVolder
David
Lloyd Eike
Heron Lake
John Eike
Kermitt Shimon
John Breens
Winterset
Breen
Robert Reiter
Estherville
Kathleen Ann
Betty Reiter
Jimmie Reiter
Roy Reiter
Bess Nieman
J. S. Whalen
Good Samaritan
Harriet Warburton
J. F
Herbert Bjorkquist
Oscar Bjorkquist
Central District
C. L. Nelson
Augustana Lutheran Church
Nelson
Cloquet
Rolfe, Iowa
Nutrena
Feed Service
Joe Lehman
Westinghouse
National
Ruby
New Ideal
KREUL
Elna and
Necchi
Pocahontas, Iowa
Truckers
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Rolfe Arrow
G. Fred Smith Automobile & Property
Insurance Real Estate Dial
Fuller Bldg
T. J. Raynes Insurance
Dial
F. H. Molyneux
Methodist
Carl J. White
Optometrist
McCormick System Scientific Eye Examination
R. B. Ranney
Res
Joseph Schoofs
J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
Office Dial
Kennedy Agency
General Insurance
H. G. Frigaard
Chiropractor
X-ray
DR. L. W. Feldman
E. 0. Loxterkamp, M. D
Rolfe Clinic
E. P. Hansen
Zemo
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