Methodist church to mark 75 years with ecumenical Holy Week events
The Reverend Clarence W. Tompkins leads services as Epworth and Intermediate leagues plan activities on John Wesley themes. A house cleaning drive benefits handicapped workers. April 10 marks 75 years of the Old Rolfe Methodist congregation with a bulletin, receptions, baptisms, and cantata at the Presbyterian church. Services continue through Holy Week with union events and cottage meetings hosted by local families. Choir practice and membership class precede next weekend activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Estelyn Roberts
John Wesley
Vazina
Ted
Ruth Guess
Old Rolfe
Milton
J. J. Davies
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Trinity Lutheran Church
Bregattis
Billy White
George Smith
Wes Zep Lehnus
James Smith
Kings Heralds
Johnson
NAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH EVENTS AND MISSION NOTES
Mission meetings led by Rev. M. G. Christensen with George J. Robertson pastor at Nain Lutheran Church. Talks Thursday evening and Friday eight o clock with Sunday worship at eight. Afternoon children hour at two and service at 2 45 in afternoon, evening closing at eight. Free dinner in basement. mission offering Sunday morning and children’s offering during afternoon hour. Senior confirmation class Saturday at 10 a.m. Junior class off this week. Luther league at Onnen home Tuesday at eight. Note alate changes.
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M. G. Christensen
EL O
Luther League
George J. Onnen
Frank Priebe Week Letter on Poultry Graders
Frank Priebe discusses poultry markets noting poultry sales rise when meat is expensive. He observes continued high egg demand, explains meat price shifts and producer campaigns to eat more meat, and notes pork prices affect ham and egg consumption. He signs off with regards.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Rowre
Frank Priebe
Presbyterian Church Set for Palm Sunday and Easter Activities
Regular service at 10 a m includes a sermon Christ the Way to the Father. Sunday school at 11 10. Annual congregational meeting April 6 at 8 p m. Young People circle meets in Rolfe Monday 7 30 with lunch by a dime. Passion week features union meetings with Methodists and Trinity Lutheran services culminating in Easter reception of members and communion. Busy Bees meet Saturday 2 30 at M W Webb home.
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Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian
Rolfe
M. E
Presbyterian Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Busy Bees Missionary Club
M. W. Webb
Kindergarten and high school news from a small town
R HS Arrowlet reports a week of kite making crocus bouquets pussywillow and 100 percent spelling. High School notes include a glee club event April 1 at Rolfe school auditorium and a March 23 dinner for the basketball team with Easter decorations. Richard Cox injured his foot at Hakes plant and uses crutches.
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Yankton College
Rolfe
Henry Wiegman
Evans
Anderson
Glyde Brinkman
Jean Wiegman
Franklin Brinkman
Chas, Forman
Glen Hein
West Bend
Wiegman
Richard Cox
Hakes
Laurens
Richard
Six-Man Football Clinic Planned at Ames Iowa State College
Iowa schools will get a six-man football clinic at Iowa State College in Ames on April 2. George F. Veenker announces the event to introduce the simplified game created by Stephen Epler. The sport has grown rapidly to over a thousand schools in two dozen states, appealing to small towns and intramural programs alike.
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Iowa
Stephen Epler
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Iowa State College
Ames
George F. Veenker
Plover Election Shaped by Voters and Narrow Margins
The Plover town election on Monday drew 65 voters. Mayor R E DuBois won 53 votes while W H Buchanan received 3 and Glenn Forsythe 2. Assessor B P Riggs led with 61 votes. treasurer L E Garlock had 57 and Dr Vorster 1. Council results varied with several candidates close in the tally. The piece also notes community events, moves, and social visits in the area.
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Plover
R.E. DuBois
W. H. Buchanan
Glenn Forsythe
B. P. Riggs
L. E. Garlock
Dr. Vorster
H. QO. Beneke
A. G. Heathman
A. M. Hofert
N. J. Meurer
Alvin Enge
C. R. Henderson
J. H. Bucher
Mrs. J. H. Pollock
Ed Lehnus
James Anderson
A. W. Hess
W. F. Hofert
W. W. Bruner
C. E. Miller
John Perrigo
Plover M E Church Notes On The Praying Christ
Plover M E Church notes by Pastor E Redmayne invite all to Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 Epworth league meets at 645 p m On Sunday April 3 the pastor continues his series The Man We Ought to Know with the topic The Praying Christ Everyone welcome.
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Epworth League
New Church Activities Promote Youth Involvement
The Presbyterian Young People’s district meets at Rolfe church on Monday April 4 at 7 30 p m inviting all church youths to attend and bring a dime for refreshments. Willing Workers host Thursday devotions led by Mrs A G Heathman Mrs J H Pollock and Mrs Allen Heathman invite all church ladies. Local Young People circle meets Sunday at 7 30 Phyllis Horsman leads with new officers in charge.
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Presbyterian Young
Rolfe
Cn Oo Ee
A. G. Heathman
J. ‘H. Pollock
Allen Heathman
F. B. Dixon
Phyllis Horsman
When America Fought I 1917 War Entry Reflections
A retrospective commentary recalls Congress approving U S entry into World War I on April 6 1917. It notes wartime propaganda and aims to make the world safe for democracy, while noting faded ideals and lasting doubts about the conflict.
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Congress
Belgium
Woodrow Wilson
Ben Johnson Ranks Behind Shakespeare for Dramatic Works
Ben Johnson’s dramatic works are ranked second only to William Shakespeare in prominence according to the source. The comparison places Johnson after Shakespeare in literary stature and influence within early modern drama.
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Ben Johnson
Shakespeare
Funeral for local resident 1938 obituary details
Death and funeral notice for a man born in 1885 in Chatsworth Me who died after living in Town 1a. Survived by nine children and twenty two grandchildren. Funeral held March 26 at St Mary Mallard with Father Neppel officiating and pallbearers named. Attendees included relatives from Iowa Minnesota and Kansas.
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United
States
Chatsworth
Lunt
Take
Havelock
Philip Jr
West ‘Bend
Magnus Studer
Mallard
John P
Rolfe
Consolata
Durango
Colorado
George
Ann
Oakdale
Iowa
J. J. Neppel
St. Mary
M. Consolata
C. W. Miller
P. F. Boland
Thos, Conway
George M. Erie
P.L. Mulroney
A. H. Steil
Wagner
St. Margaret Church
Father Mallinger
Joseph Wagner
Odell
Zenda
Kansas
W. M. Osner
Agnes
Ignetz Goetz
Kingman
Julius Studer
Luverne
Minnesota
Civil Service Exams Open Competitive Posts Listed
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for junior associate warden at 3200 dollars a year and scientific aids at 1800 dollars a year in the National Museum and Bureau of Animal Industry. Full information available from the secretary of examiners or the commission in Washington DC.
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United States Civil Service Commission
U. S. Bureau of Prisons
Department of Justice
U. S. National Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Washington, D. C
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Clarence. W. Tompkins
Nain Lutheran Church
George J. Robertson
Frank Priebes
R. HS. Arrowlet
Dickie Anderson
Martha Wood
Margaret Johnson
Roselyn Brock
Virginia Cox
Darlene Dixon
Joan Hauck
Rodgers Helter
Bonetta Hunt
Eleanor Lanus
Harriet Jane Marchant
Maurice McAninch
Viola Peers
Evelyn Perrin
Donna’ Lee Reid
Jack Sand
Kenneth Sennett
Betty Jane Sinek
Betty Lou_ Smith
Virginia Snook
Thelma Thompson
Larry Sroufe
Sam MecGirk
Walter Rothwell
Oscar Whitney
Ward van Aistine
Pocahontas Presbyterian Church
Rothwell
C. C. Harrah
Lehnus Hardware
W. H. Sroufe
Lyle Runchey
Algona
C. C. Worster
Sioux Rapids
M. Worster
Cylinder
Dr. Worster
Dorothy Miller
Helen Gilchrist
Miss Gilchrist
Emmetsburg
W. H. Miller
Carol
Fort Dodge
Plover School
Britt
W. S. Hendricks
Bovey
Minn
Ida Barcus
Meurer Sr
Lucian
Whittemore
Dubuque
Ross
Clarion
Edward Lehnus
Merviner
Katherine O’nell
Nevada
Doyle Alexander
Promise City
Honolulu
Clyde Maulsby
Enge
J. B. Sheldon
Marie Johnson
Parsons College
Fairfield
A. M. Johnson
Joe Horan
Fay D. Pirie
Glenn Horsman
Mervin
Tiers
Casey Heathman
W. H. Buchanans
Arnold
Ters
A. M. Bergeson
Thomas Evanson
Estherville
Fitzgerald
Helen Swan
Wisconsin
Bouton
Warren Heathman
C. J. Cruickshank
Des Moines
J. J. Pavik
Lawrence
Phayne Heathman
Alton
Koenig
Ivan Harris
W. R. Iler
David Henderson
Earl Kerns
F. D. Pirie
Marjory
Sioux City
Loyd Fultz
Floyd’ Brown
Betty
Inwood
Mrs. Brown
Rev. Redmayne
Mr. Brown
Kenneth Helder
Iowa City
Redmayne
Nona
O. K. Lehnus
Mr. Lehnus
W. Rothwell
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