Community Club Calendar of March and April Meetings
Local notices list upcoming gatherings through April 16 including Olive Branch Rebekahs at Maggie Vetter home, Garfield Povertly Farm Bureau at Nis Behrendsen, M E Ladies Aid food sale, C J Club anniversary, A L D Club, Parent Teacher meeting, Congregational and Lutheran church meetings, Nain and Cheerful Mound Ladies Aids, Y M C B bridge, Rolfe Woman's Club, American Legion Auxiliary, D M T Farm Bureau, Roosevelt Local Farmers Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch
Rebekahs
Maggie Vetter
Anna McIntire
Garfield Povertly Farm Bureau Unit
Nis Behrendsen
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Eikenberry
C. J. Club
Victor Shimon
Otis Cook
J. C. Nelson
Earl Fergu Leon
Mary Wheeler
Presbyterian Church
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Andrew Simonson
Ladies’ ‘Aid Society
Nain Lutheran Church
Joe J. Johnson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Earl Hudson
Y. M. C. Bridge Club
Orvan Olerich
Rolfe Woman’s Club
A. R. Thornton
American Legion Auxiliary
Z. T. Carroll
D. M. T.farm Bureau Unit
Roosevelt
Farmers’ Union
Ralph Maassen
Rolfe P T A to Host Astronomy Talk and Music
The Rolfe Parent-Teacher Association plans a Tuesday program featuring David Hadden of Alta presenting an illustrated astronomy lecture on stars moons and planets. Included are high school music performances and selections by the Boys' Glee Club and solos by Burdette Graeber Clifford Graeber Lorraine Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Parent-Teacher Association
Rolfe
Althe
David Hadden
Alta
Relfe
Hadden
Altho
Boys’ Glee Club
Burdette Graeber
Clifford Graeber
Lorraine “Morrison
Last Day to Pay First Installment Taxes Without Penalty
Saturday is the final day to pay the first tax installment without penalty. Taxpayers with bank receipts should avoid returning them by submitting payment before closing time Saturday.
Mrs. Anna Kehl Dies at Gilmore City
Mrs. Anna Kehl aged seventy one died at her home in Gilmore City on Monday after a lingering heart illness. Survived by four daughters Mrs W A Carlson Mrs G D Lochray Marie and Genevieve of Gilmore City and J K Kehl Amarillo Texas. Funeral services held Wednesday at St Johns Catholic Church in Gilmore City. Mrs L S Sargeant left for Hot Springs Ark for rheumatism treatment seeking relief in the health resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kehl
Gilmore City
W. A. Carlson
G. D. Lochray
Fort Dodge
Marie
Genevieve
J. K. Kehl
Amarillo
Texas
St. John’s Catholic Church
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Demo Delights Rolfe Crowd
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit entertained Rolfe through a Village community program. The audience packed the hall as the Boy Scouts, Ives family orchestra, recitations, songs, and talks highlighted Farm Bureau activities for better homes and farming opportunities.
Keefe Fines Lead to Damages in Humboldt Case
J M Keefe of Fort Dodge sued for damages after a 1900s peddling arrest by Gilmore City mayor Bertha VanAlstine for selling his own liquid cleaner and furniture polish without a license. Humboldt jury awarded $75 with costs. Keefe claimed humiliation and sleepless nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Keefe
Fort Dodge
Bertha VanAlstine
Gilmore City
Keefe
Humboldt
VanAlstine
van Alstine
Farm club meeting weighs opportunities and clock issue
An active Garfield Township Community Club gathering reflected on farm opportunities and the need for a public town clock. County Agent C. R. Bowers praised local Home Management Course graduates, while the clock appeal prompted a committee to study purchase and upkeep options.
O. E. S. School of Instruction Held in Masonic Hall
The O. E. S. School of Instruction directed by Mrs. Mary Smith of Burt was held in the Masonic hall on Thursday March 21 with a 7 PM dinner and an 11:30 AM breakfast. Guests included Past Worthy Matrons from Laurens and Rolfe with visitors from Laurens Gilmore City and Pocahontas. Leonard McDonald attended as candidate and instructors provided feedback in a warm, cooperative setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Mary Smith
Burt
W. D. Hauck
Robt. Hunter
School of Instruction
Leonard McDonald
Laurens
Gilmore City
Pocahontas
W. A. Wilkinson
D M T Farm Bureau Unit Holds Interesting Meet
The D M T Farm Bureau Unit met at the school building Monday evening with about 120 in attendance. A covered dish luncheon preceded a program featuring the D M T Orchestra, recitations, talks on county and club work, a Rag Carpet Bee play, and acknowledgments of cooperation from Dr. T D Jones and R W Wilkin. The cast was praised and the group planned to present the play again at Home Management Achievement Day in Pocahontas on March 20 and met next on April 15 for another program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township
Farm Bureau
Rolfe
Wilkin
Community Club
Boy Scout Troop
Abe DeVaul
R. W. Wilkin
A. W. Ives
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit
Glee Club
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Orchestra
Miriam Ives
Russell and
Norton Ives
Arlo Ives
Stella Mae Brinkman
Annabelle Brinkman
Ives
Guy E. White
Oak Lawn
Norton
Aletta Grant
Vernon Luft
Bernard Wiegert
Lester Applegate
Farm Bureau News
Garfield School No. 3
Maybelle Ryen
Russell Ives
Randall Melson
Randall
Bureau
D. M. T. Farm Bureau
O. G. Ryen
Jas. George
William Snook
D. M. T. Orchestra
Russell Johnson
Our County Farm Bureau
Oscar Snyder
Bernice Weishaar
Rolfe Community Club
T. D. Jones
Laura Jensen
James George
Jane Ralph
Lester Thorson
George Struthers
Jennie Johnson
John Howe
Louise Ryen
Maxine George
Jones
Pocahontas
Mar
D. M. T. Farm Bureau Unit
Worth-While Club notes on home canning project
The Worth-While Club met at Marjory Vaughn s home on March 23 to finish the Home Furnishing project and start Home Canning. Talks included Worth-While Club Work and Water. demonstrations covered Dress Ornaments and Meat Canning. several members brought meat to can mints six pints were canned. a lunch followed. Mrs Elizabeth Forsell and her son John of Minneapolis visit Mrs H B Poppinga near Pocahontas this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjory Vaughn
Sylvia Howe
Madame LaBrun
Lucile Schoenberger
Vera Madsen
Lucile Weishaar
Schubert
Elizabeth Forsell
John
Minneapolis
H. B. Poppinga
Pocahontas
Johansen Esperson Wedding at Lutheran Church
Miss Sophia Johansen and Mr Inez Esperson wed at noon on Thursday March 21 in a city Lutheran church with about thirty relatives present. The ceremony followed a pink and white decor theme with organ music, flower girls, and a three course dinner at the Johansen home. After a short honeymoon the couple will reside on the groom’s father’s farm near Callender with out of town guests from Callender Day ton and Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Johansen
Inez Esperson
Esther Isaacson
L. H. Kjaller
Doris Klingson
Fae Kilbourne
Margaret Johansen
Chris Knudsen
Callender
Esperson
Mads Johansen
Rolfe
Nain
Geo. Esperson
Lewis Klingson
Lofus Hansen
Axel Ruder
Marten Mikelsen
Dayton
A. J. Anderson
Humboldt
Grace Struthers Snodgrass obituary notes Keosauqua death
Grace Struthers Snodgrass died at her Keosauqua home on Monday March 18 1929 after a brief illness from influenza turning to pneumonia. Born November 1 1867 in Rolfe Iowa she was the sixth child of Robert and the pioneer Struthers family. She taught school in Pocahontas County and married James McClure in 1887, later wed P E Snodgrass and moved to Keosauqua. Survived by husband Robin Snodgrass plus two sons Gilbert Glenn McClure of Lima Ohio and Walton M McClure of Kansas City, plus two sisters Ellen Mather and Maggie Struthers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Struthers Snodgrass
Keosauqua
Grace Struthers
Rolfe
Iowa
Robert Struthers
Pocahontas County
Old Rolfe
Prairies
James McClure
Gilbert Glenn
Walton M
West Bend
P. E. Snodgrass
P. E. Snograss
Robin Snodgrass
Gilbert Glenn McClure
Lima
Ohio
Walton M. McClure
Kansas City Co
Ellen Mather
Maggie Struthers
Kent Ditch Crash after Tumbling Car and Dog Chase
J B Kent drove his Ford south on Primary No 44 into a Crooked Creek ditch near the Ives home escaping unhurt with Jazz the bulldog in the car. Floyd Russell saw the plunge freed the occupants. Kent could not open the door. The piece argues for charity in comments on automobile accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kent
Crooked Creek
A. W. Ives
Alfred Gadd
Jazz
Robert Bruce
Ives Place
Mr. Kent
Floyd Russell
Kent
John Kent
Garfield Farm Bureau to Meet at Behrendsens
Garfield Township Farm Bureau holds a meeting this Thursday evening March 28 at the Nis Behrendsens home. Music will feature the program and it will begin at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
Nis Behrendsen
Grace Struthers Dies. Rites Held At Keosauqua
Grace Struthers beloved mother and neighbor known for kindness dies. Body shipped to Rolfe with her sons and sister present. Funeral held Thursday at Presbyterian church in Keosauqua with Rev. Lester officiating. Interment in Clinton Garfield cemetery. Out of town relatives include McClure family and several Struthers kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Mather
W. 5
Dolliver
Robert Kent
Mesdames Co
B. Bowen
J. R. McIntire
J. T. Grant
Isabelle Bruce
Clinton- Garfield
G. G. McClure
Lima
Ohio
W. M. McClure
Kansas City
D. C. Kent
Quimby
Doelliver
Des Moines
Fred Struthers
Watson Struthers
Ottosen
Melvin Struthers
Rodman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ip. T. A
Garfield Farm Bureau
C. R. Bowers
H. D. Brinkman
CG. J. White
H. F. Olerich
Doc Butler
O. E. S. School OF Instruction
Johansen
Snodgrass
Ms . Garfield Farm Bureau
Behrendsen
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