Cattle Feeders Banquet in Laurens Highlights Meat Market Talks
Hungry farmers filled the Masonic Hall in Laurens for the Pocahontas County Cattle Feeders Association banquet. Mayor Gilchrist opened with a welcome, and H. J. Gramlich of Chicago spoke on beef markets, labor, and consumer demand, urging balanced cattle production and better joint ad campaigns with packers and boards.
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Masonic Hall
Laurens
Pocahontas County
Cattle, Feeders’ Association
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Gilchrist
Plover
J. E DeWolf
Floyd P. DeVaul
Havelock
Lawrence Kerns
Everett White
Rachel Wiegman
Roy Simonson
Association
H. J. Gramlich
Chicago
American Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Mr. Gramlich
Miss Perkins
Department of Labor
Meat Packers
Livesteck and Meat Board
Gramlich
United States
Rex Beresford
Iowa State College
Beresford
National Livestock and Eat Board
Farm Sports Festival Plans Set At Iowa State College
Plans for the third annual Towa Farm Sports festival sponsored by the Towa Farm Bureau are under way at the Iowa State College athletic plant. The two day event on Sept. 6 and 7 will draw thousands of farm men and women, boys and girls, to compete in short events as committees outline the program. Also: G Butler returns from Biloxi Mississippi after wintering there and a sightseeing trip home.
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Des Moines
Towa
Towa Farm Bureau
Towa State College
Pocahontas County Draft Board Names 18 for Call No 12
Pocahontas county draft board issued call No 12 for 18 draftees to report at Pocahontas at 11:00 a m May 2 before being sent to Fort Des Moines induction. Names include Arthur Mane Johnson and Loran Evan Nelson among others with hometowns Pocahontas Manson Fonda Palm Palmer Omaha Nebraska and Humboldt. Replacements listed: Carl Abens Leroy Horton George Bilskemper Theodore Peterson Morton Schmucker.
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Pocahontas County
John Harm Hanssen
Palm
Palmer
Ned Joseph Kovar
Omaha
Nebr
Vernon Fredrick Rosendahl
Pocahontas
Dale Lester Niemand
William Henry Ernst
Harold John Collins
Fonda
Alvin Raymond Hertz
Humboldt
Ralph Henry Saathoff
Carl Edward Abens
Leroy IE. Horton
George F. Bilskemper
Theodore William Peterson
Morton Lee Schmucker
Attendees at Lakota Presbytery Spring Meeting
The Lakota spring Presbytery meeting on April 23 24 included J T Grant as commissioner and A W Ives as alternate with C E Boyce Rev Schneck and Women's Missionary Society delegates Mrs C E Boyce Mrs Siefkin Mrs J T Grant Mrs L A Hansen Mrs I Molyneux and Mrs J Tutt reporting enjoyable sessions.
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Presbyterian Church
Lakota
J. T. Grant
A. W. Ives
C. E. Boyce
Schneck
Women’s Missionary Society
Siefkin
L. A. Hansen
I.’. Molyneux
Missionary Speaks to Presbyterian Women on China Life
Mrs. A. J. Fisher, missionary and school superintendent from southern China, addressed about 50 women at a Presbyterian Women’s Missionary society tea. She shared 20 years of work with refugees, China customs, and training programs, with out-of-town guests including relatives of Mrs. Schneck.
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A. J. Fisher
China
J. T. Grant
Women’s Missionary Society
The
Presbyterian Church
F. H. Molyneux
C. E. Boyce
Fisher
Marie White
Lois Schneck
Canton
Society
Legion Auxiliary Hosts County Units Meeting at Methodist Church
Rolfe unit of the American Legion Auxiliary entertained Pocahontas county units in a Monday gathering at the Methodist church. Ninety eight ladies registered for the event with a one o clock luncheon. Mrs. Jim George opened the meeting and introduced Pocahontas vice-president Mrs. Johnson. District president Mrs. Hakes of Laurens spoke followed by three musical numbers performed by Bill McIntire LaMae White Shirley Porter and Jeanette Hauck with accompanists.
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Bill McIntire
LaMae White
Shirley Porter
Humboldt
Jeanette Hauck
Rachel Wizgman
Poppy Day Appeals Raise Funds for Veterans Aid
Nearly 6500 dollars will be paid to veterans for Poppies this year. Poppies will be distributed on street corners of Rolfe on Poppy Day May 24. Contributions support the local American Legion Auxiliary and the Iowa Department Auxiliary for Child Welfare and Veteran Rehabilitation programs.
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Rolfe
American Legion Auxiliary
Iowa Department of the Auxiliary
Exhibits Set for Pocahontas County Achievement Day Program
Four exhibits will highlight the yearlong study Judging Problems in Home Furnishing at the home project achievement program on Friday afternoon May 9. Townships Garfield Swan Lake Marshall Sherman Colfax Bellville will present displays with countywide exhibits by Mrs. Frank Schlensig and Mrs. Ben Weeks aiding setup. A Fiesta by Sherman and Marshall homemakers features Latin American songs costumes and dances. Roger Fleming Iowa Farm Bureau Federation research director will speak on legislative and educational topics. Township choruses perform. Homemakers of the Wheel pantomime closes the program with Garfied and Des Moines township performers. Marian Edwards will comment on home project work. Public program with committees ready to assist visitors. Exhibits set up in the morning.
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Garfield
Swan Lake
Marshall
Sherman
Colfax
Bellville
Frank Schlensig
Ben Weeks
Pocahontas County
John Whitman
Lucile White
Sherman and
Marshall Townships
Roger Fleming
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Fleming
Pocahontas
Des Moines
Glyde Brinkman
Marian Edwards
State Home
Extension Service
Town State College
Proposed New AAA Program Outlined At Garfield Farm Bureau Meeting
B W Lathrop president of Garfield county Farm Bureau described a non political AAA reform to shift program control toward farmers. Max C Naylor county agent presented a chart of the plan with a national board guiding state county and township committees. The session included music, 4 H reports by Mary Margaret Brinkman and Roger DeWolf, and talks on community development and health work by A A Brinkman and Genevieve Colgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Lathrop
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Garfield Farm Bueau
H. D. Brinkman
AAA
Lathrop
Agriculture Department
Max C. Naylor
LeRoy Nelson
A .A. Brinkman
Nelson
Lucile White
Phyllis DeWolf
Garfield Township School No. 3
Aletta Grant
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Roger DeWolf
A. W. Ives
A. A. Brinkman
Community of Tomorrow
Garfield Township
Genevieve Colgan
Ruth Ives
Beryl White
Girl Scout Benefit Bridge Party Planned for May 5
The local Girl Scout Council sponsors a benefit bridge party Monday evening May 5 at 8 in the Central States building social rooms. Proceeds support the organization’s necessary expenses and programs.
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Girl Scout Council
Central States
Girl Scout Movement
ISU scholar earns UW fellowship for textiles study
Miss Janice Wiegman joins two other Iowa State women selected by the Textiles and Clothing Council for a $500 May Company fellowship to pursue a master’s degree at the University of Washington in Seattle. The grant funds study at the Seattle department store affiliate.
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Janice Wiegman
Textiles and Clothing Council
Iowa State College
University of Washington
Seattle
May Company
All-Day Dedication Service for New Wicks Organ
The Hartley Methodist church hosts a full day to dedicate the new Wicks pipe organ installed at about 2100 dollars. Rev James J Davies preaches in the morning, with dinner served after, and Dr Bassett and former pastors speaking in the afternoon. Rev Glenn Squires and Dr M P Arrasmith address the evening service with Mrs Harrison Pike playing the organ at all services.
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James J. Davies
Wicks
Bassett
Glenn Squires
Charter Oak
M. P. Arrasmith
Fort Dodge
Harrison Pike
Hartley Methodist Church
BARRY FAMILY LEAVES ROLFE FOR ALEXANDER
Dr and Mrs C R Barry depart Rolfe for Alexander after moving here in September 1939. They have made many friends who regret their departure.
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C. R. Barry
Alexander
Barry
Rolfe
Defense bonds and postal savings stamps go on sale
The post office department opens sales of defense savings bonds and postal savings stamps Thursday May 1 at post offices nationwide. Bonds range from 18.75 to 1 000 with ten year maturity, redeemable after 60 days. stamps come in 10c 25c 50c 1 and 5 dollars and can fund future bond purchases. A. M. Simonson, Postmaster, urges public support for national defense and prudent investment.
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Defense Savings
Post Office Department
Defense
Postal Savings
A. M. Simonson
Rev Plummer Addresses High School on Ethics
Rev E J Plummer, Methodist pastor, spoke at the high school Wednesday morning April 28 delivering the first in a series on character education. He warned that habits formed in youth are hard to break later and proposed an invoice of character traits to guide development. He cited American history figures with both strong and weak ethical standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E J. Plummer
The
Methodist Church
High School
Musical Program at School Draws Crowd
The high school auditorium hosted an outstanding Sunday program by students and groups preparing for the State Music contest in Sioux City. A 35 piece orchestra, girls and boys glee clubs, a mixed chorus, and four soloists delivered excellent performances under Miss Louise Smith.
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Sioux City
Louise Smith
the Sandman
Jeanette Hauck
Glee Club
Lalolia
Rachel Wiegan
The
Sandman
Gerald Thompson
Missionary from Thailand Meets Local Doctors
Mrs. C. E. Boyce spoke with Miss Helen McClure at the Lakota Presbyterian meeting. McClure said Dr. G. G. Butler and Dr. Leigh Butler treated her in Bangkok, Siam. Leigh Butler now practices in Shanghai after time in Tokyo. G. G. Butler returned to Rolfe about 20 years ago after five years in Siam.
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Butler
C. E. Boyce
Helen McClure
Thailand
Siam
Lakota
Miss MccClure
G. G. Butler
Leigh Butler
Bankok
Leigh
Shanghai
China
Tokyo
Japan
G. G Butler
Rolfe
Hazel Grayce Graeber Engagement to Theron Graeber Planned
Mr and Mrs L C Palmer of Ute announce the engagement of their daughter Hazel Grayce to Theron Graeber, son of Mr and Mrs A V Graeber, with a forthcoming wedding in the near future.
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Theron Graeber
L. C. Palmer
Ute
Hazel Grayce
Theron &. Graeber
A. V. Graeber
Grade Operetta Delights Large Audiences at Rolfe School
The two act operetta At the Rainbow's Edge staged by Rolfe public school pupils Friday night impressed a large audience. Colorful costumes crafted by mothers created a fairyland stage with elves snowflakes sunbeams and flowers. Franklin DeVaul as Bow Wow nearly stole the show while other performers like Joann Hauck Evelyn Perrin Loren Reid Gene Boles Joyce Thornton and Robin Red Breast contributed strong turns. Special praise went to accompanist Miss Rachel Wiegman and teachers aiding the production.
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Rainbow's Edge
Rolfe Public School
Franklin DeVaul
Rachel Wiegman
Miss Smith
Nurse Nature
Joann
Hauck Bow Wow
Robin Red
Larry Sroufe Raven
Evelyn Perrin Frost King
Loren Reid
Jack Frost
Gene Boles
Joyce Thornton
Mrs J T Hendricks Dies at 69 in Rolfe Iowa
Mrs. J T Hendricks 69 died Sunday noon in Rolfe after strokes. Funeral 2 pm Thursday at Methodist church with Rev RE Plummer in charge. Interment Clinton Garfield cemetery. She was born February 8 1872 at Carlisle Iowa and married John T Hendricks in Des Moines. Surviving children include Roscoe William Ralph Chester Kenneth and several daughters. 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She moved between Rolfe Minnesota and back to Rolfe, was active in church and remembered as a caring mother.
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John “J. Hendricks
Rolfe
Methodist
RE. J. Plummer
Thos. Diggs
Grant Johnson
George Marine
Bob Martin
N. J. Bixler
L. R. Davidson
M. W. Webb
Jack Krischell
Louis Buck
George Miller
Richard Buck
Bart
Elizabeth Bishop
Charlotte Stewart
Hendricks
Elizabeth Pike
John T. Hendricks
Des Moines
Iowa
Roscoe
William
Ralph
Minneapolis
Minn
Chester
Bovey
Kenneth
Seattle
Wash
Henry Buck
Frank Ralfe
Havelock
Frank Krischel
Methodist Church
Rolfe Church
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Peature
South
G. Butler
Biloxi
Miss
Frances Hurley
Fort Des Moines
Presbyterian Society
Legion Auxiliary
Max Naylor
Dr. Davies
Barrys
Plummer
Assembly
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