4-H Club County Party Draws 225 in Laurens
Crowds of 225 Pocahontas county 4-H boys and girls gathered at the Masonic hall in Laurens for the annual county party. Local clubs attended with committees handling mixer programs badges and awards. Prizes included medals for beef sheep swine and home ecology with notable winners listed.
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Pocahontas County
Masonic ‘Hall
Laurens
Garfield
Garfield Hustlers
Dover Doors
Central Stars
Cummins
Swan Lake
Cloverleaf
Marshall Clubs
D. M. T. Boosters
Boosters
Marshall
Dover ‘Do
Ae Noe
Marjory Beneke
Winifred Brinkman
Lorena Hoerchler
Virginia
Buckwalter
Vergene Lewis
Jean Hoffman
Birthday Gathering at F W Hronek Home
A Thursday birthday party at the F W Hronek home honored Mr Hronek and Mrs Guy Smith. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Guy Smith and daughter Carol, Mr and Mrs Fred Baade, Mr and Mrs Robert Sennett, Mrs C F Sawyer and daughter Joan, Mr and Mrs C E Grant and Mrs L M Sennett. The group played cards and games and enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Hronek
Hronek
Guy Smith
Carol
Fred Baade
Robert Sennett
C.F. Sawyer
Joan
C. E. Grant
Methodist Aid Met At Church Wednesday
The Methodist Ladies Aid met in the church parlors last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. H. D. Brinkman presiding. They voted to send a monetary gift to the Oto Federated church after its building burned. Plans were laid for a luncheon for the Federated clubs county meeting on April 28 and for entertaining the Morningside College chapel choir on April 15. Mrs. J. C. Gunderson led a program featuring singing and a travel talk by Mrs. O. B. Ler Jr. Mrs. Fuller reviewed her trip through the South. A two course luncheon ended the session, served by circle No. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies’Aid
H. D. Brinkman
Oto Federated Church
B.ler Jr
Fuller
South
Circle No. 1
March Court Opens in Pocahontas County
The March term of Pocahontas County district court opened Monday at the county seat with Judge G W Stillman of Algona presiding. This marks Judge Stillman’s first term in Pocahontas since he took the post.
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Court of
Laurens Debate Team Delights Crowd With Monday Program
The Laurens high school debate teams presented a strong program at the Methodist church parlor on Monday evening. A male quartet led by George Ivey and violin by Miss Louise Neal drew praise, and the debate on U S alliance with Great Britain showcased poised Northwest Iowa students. Epworth league members served refreshments after an outstanding event.
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George Ivey
George Marine
Bob Martin
Edwin’. Sawyer
Louise ‘Neal
H. L. Sawyer
Rolfe to Host County Baseball Tournament Schedule
Rolfe High School will host this year's county baseball tournament with a five away and three home games schedule. The Twin Lakes conference north and south division winners will meet for the title, and the county winner advances to the district state series per Iowa High School Athletic Association rules. The events include games at Laurens Albert City Pal mer Pocahontas Gilmore City and a county tournament in Rolfe.
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Rolfe
Laurens
Albert City
Palmer
Gilmore City
Pocahontas
Twin Lakes Conference
Wihdges
Twin Lakes
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Webb Drug Store Celebrates 50 Years in Rolfe
Webb drug store marks its 50th anniversary in Rolfe with a sale running Wednesday through Saturday. A historical display is on view for residents, and free consultations with Miss Eunice Lewison are offered as part of the celebration. The business was founded 50 years ago by C. M. Webb and later led by M. W. Webb continuing his father's legacy.
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Webb
Asbury Class Guests Of F Majorowicz at Home
Mr and Mrs Franklin Majorowicz hosted the Asbury class Friday night March 24 about 40 attendees. Art DeVaul led prayers as Rev Lease gave a blessing. Guests sang guides and palaces songs. George Lehnus won for design of an Easter bonnet and couples competed in a geography quiz. A light lunch followed hosted by the Majorowicz and the Deheld Jolin aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Majorowicz
Asbury
Art. DeVaul
Lease
Michalek
Johnson
Ivory Palaces
John Lawman
George Lehnus
John
Lawman
Franklin
Majorowicz
Deheld
Legion Posts Observe Child Welfare Month
The American Legion and Auxiliary designate April as Child Welfare Month following a 20th annual convention resolution. Objectives include eradicating syphilis in babies by 1945, universal diphtheria immunization at age one, safe maternity and healthy children, early correction of disabilities, and broader disease eradication efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Auxiliary
the Legion
Los Angeles
Legion
United States
Enjoy Two-Week Trip in Southern States
Mr and Mrs Leslie Struthers along with Betty Ann Elllis returned March 24 from a 15 day tour through the Ozark mountains visiting Texas and Louisiana relatives. They enjoyed Galveston beach and saw a cousin on a 50000 acre Louisiana ranch with 18000 cattle dipping 7000 in a day. Flowers rose pansies and blue bonnets bloomed in Texas. Mrs Jenni Evans of Albert City joined the party.
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Leslie Struthers
Ellis
Betty Ann
Ozark Mountains
Texas
Louisiana
Galveston
Tex
Struthers
Strutherses
Jennie Evans
Albert City
Pocahontas Co. High In AAA Participation
Iowa farmers contacted about the 1939 farm program show 112 581 to 10 675 in favor of participating. State Chairman O D Klein reports 91.8 percent signaling cooperation, down from 93.1 percent. Notable county figures include Wright 97 percent, Pocahontas 98 percent, Warren 96 percent, Marshall 95 percent, and Floyd 89 percent.
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Iowa
AAA
O. D. Klein
Wright
Pocahontas
Palmer Voters Approve Water Filtering System
In a municipal election Palmer residents voted two to one to install a $2500 water filtering system. City officials were elected without opposition: Mayor Chris To ffers, Councilmen J H Beneke A E B Kruse Gust Wahlgren C G Wiegert H M Swanson, Treasurer Rey R School, Assessor D G Hartmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
C. Christoffers
J. H.beneke
A. EB. Kruse
Gust. Wahlgren
C. G. Wiegert
Rey R. School
Rolfe Hosts Broad Music Contest With 800 Students
About 800 students from 17 schools enter a three day music contest at Manson featuring Rolfe’s orchestra, choruses, solos, small vocal groups, and brass and string ensembles. Events span Thursday to Saturday with multiple class levels and solo performances.
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Manson
Rolfe
Declamatory Contest Set At Des Moines Township School
The high school holds a declamatory contest on Tuesday April 4 at 8 o'clock. Contestants include Oratorical Give Me Liberty Marjorie Peterson and Gettysburg Address Dale Hewlett for the declamatory division and Dramatic Little Mother Mildred Boyd The Eyes of the Blind Meriam Ripperger for the dramatic division.
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Des Moines Township
Marjorie Peterson
Ardeth Boyd
Loren Thompson
Alvin Vaughn
Robert Heathman
Dale Hewlett
Mildred Boyd
Meriam Ripperger
Ida Jane Roberts
Donald Mansham
Willie
Richard Hovland
Orval Heathman
Hey
Charles Roberts
Dorothy Joens
Ruth Roberts
Peter Projects
Grace Hertz
County Schoolmasters Enticed to Rolfe Meet
The Schoolmasters' Club of Pocahontas County met at Rolfe School last week with a 7 pm dinner prepared by the homemaking department. Tables featured snapdragon bouquets and Easter egg place cards. Supt. M. D. Anderson chaired. The program included musical numbers by high school music groups.
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Pocahontas County
Rolfe
Rolfe School
Supt
M. D. Anderson
Mrs. Caffray Delivers European Trip Review At A L D Meeting
The A L D club met at Mrs. B A Kerns home with 16 members. Mrs May B Caffray of Los Angeles spoke on her European trip, displayed dolls, and shared incidents. Mrs Otis Cook reviewed American poets. Next meeting set for April 11 at Mrs E A Messinger with a covered dish luncheon.
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A. L. D. Club
B. A. Kerns
May B. Caffray
Los Angeles
J. P. Lomen
George W. Lane
T. S. Bassett
Otis Cook
E A. Messinger
Arrears Notice Urges Prompt Attention on 1938 Labels
A short notice asks readers in arrears to check their Ar row label dated 1938 and come in to advance the expiration date. It emphasizes the list is in good condition and seeks prompt attention from readers.
Mrs. A. A. Richmond Observes 80th Birthday
Mrs. A. A. Richmond celebrated her 80th birthday last Wednesday. The American Legion Auxiliary members gifted material for a dress, and her granddaughter Mrs. Jim Winters crafted it for the celebration. She also received postcards and handkerchiefs from Auxiliary members and friends. She had been ill a couple of months ago but recovered and remains active.
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A. A. Richmond
American Legion Auxiliary
Jim Winters
Garfield Farm Bureau meeting features a packed program
The Garfield township Farm Bureau met at H. D. Brinkman home with about 70 attendees. Highlights included 4-H reports by Everett White and Winifred Brinkman, a Pocahontas county meeting recap, several student performances, a history society report, and a rehabilitation talk by Supt. Davis of Story City. Refreshments were provided by local hosts.
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Garfield Township Farm Bureau
H. D. Brinkman
Lucille White
Everett White
Winifred Brinkman
Earl Ives
Jim DeWolf
Pocahontas County
Kohrt
Walter Heald
Charles, Willingham
Jean, Jeannette
Bonnie Flaherty
Colleen Hansen
Roger Christenson
Kenneth
Sterling Willingham
Garfield District No. 1
Miss Madsen
Richard Hosier
la Mae White
Ruth Ives
H. F. Olerich
Pocahontas Historical Society
Supt. Davis
Story City
LeRoy Nelson
J. C. Nelson
A.D. Cleal
Jim Truelsen
Leo Cornwell Receives B P I Recognition
Twenty four boys named to the Iowa Daily Press association three all state high school basketball teams will be guests in Iowa City and at the University of Iowa March 31 and April 1. Leo Cornwell of Rolfe forward on the second team and his coach Art Evans will attend. Coaches of all staters also invited. A large program is planned with the university and local groups. An all star game may be played Saturday on the field house floor. A luncheon is set for Saturday noon.
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Iowa Daily Press Association
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Leo Cornwell
Rolfe
Art Evans
University
Nora Taylor Celebrates 75th Birthday at Home Gathering
Mrs. Nora Taylor was honored Saturday at a home gathering for her 75th birthday observing the event which occurred Tuesday, March 28. A basket dinner with two birthday cakes was served. attendees included several relatives from Gilmore City Davenport Rolfe and Boston Massachusetts.
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Nora Taylor
Fred Spencer
William Spencer
Gilmore City
J.A. Arne
Boston
Mass
Robert Belk
di Ann
Davenport
George Taylor
Joe Taylor
Cheryl
Rolfe
Taylor
Promotion Club Banquet Draws Big Attendance
The Promotion club banquet in the Central States Electric Co dining room drew about 80 attendees last week marking the new dining room opening. Mayor Brinkman read a resolution praising the company, while L R Davidson presented flowers. Sam Stump urged business civic cooperation and Ed Duffy was named next meeting chairman.
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Promotion Club
Central States Electric Co
Rolfe Woman’s Club
William Obrecht
J. H. Brink
Sam Stump
Fort
Dodge Chamber of Commerce
Stump
Woman’s Club
Ed Duffy
Four Sisters Travel Weekend Across Iowa Visits
Mr and Mrs H F Olerich and four sisters travel from Ottumwa to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids visiting relatives and meeting Parley Wellsted and the new Margaret Ann Olerich. They return to Ottumwa Sunday evening after business in Des Moines. Other visitors include Mrs Charles Cook Ames and Mrs Guy Graham Pioneer visiting Mrs Kate Ridenour and Theron and Jerry Graeber from Des Moines.
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H. F. Olerich
Ernest Vaughn
May Caffray
Donald
Ottumwa
L. R. Wellsted
University
Cedar Rapids
H. B. Olerich
Margaret Ann
Des Moines
Charles ,Cook
Ames
Guy Graham
Pioneer
Kate Ridenour
Monay
Theron
Jerry Graeber
A. V. Graeber
G. L. Mather
Lake View
William Matteson
Masons to Hear Broadcast at Tuesday Assembly
Town Masons convene Tuesday evening April 4 at 9 30 PM for a state wide proclamation from Grand Master Realff Ottesen of Davenport. He will address live on WHO for 15 minutes with receiving sets in lodge rooms. Local lodge master N J Bixler notes a large program and expects a full turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Realff Ottesen
Davenport
Ottesen
N. J. Bixler
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Methodist Aid
Pocahontas CO
Masons
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