Local Diddings Promotes Orris Gadd to County Bridge Chief
Orris Gadd is named superintendent of the county bridge force with Harry Dickey poised to become engineer for the motor road main maintainer on county roads. Jas Kelts suffers neuritis while Mrs Kelts shows recent improvement. Jim forgot his age while tending onions on a stoop. Mr and Mrs Bloy Wood hosted the Y M C Bridge Club Tuesday with guests Mr and Mrs Ben Bryson and Mr and Mrs Elmer Barbour. Bryson won scoring honors after a late lunch.
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Orris Gadd
Harry Dickey
Jas
Kelts
Jim
Bloy Wood
Y. M. C. Bridge Club
Wood
Ben Bryson
Elmer Barbour
Bryson
For Sale Classifieds Deep in Rolfe Town
For sale cabbage and tomato plants south of Howland Oil Station. For sale Axminster rug 8 3x10 6 nearly new call Martin Alexander Rolfe. Two weeks old White Rock baby chicks Mrs G D Struthers phone 6R34 Rolfe. Residence for sale northeast town Wilcox estate seven rooms electric lights fine lot see E E Wilcox. Highest cash price paid for hides pelts furs R W Wilkin Rolfe.
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Howland Oil Station
Frank "MacVeyatt
Axminster
Martin Alexander
Rolfe
White Rock
G. D. Struthers
N. G. Lokerse
M. G. Herscher
Towa
Wilcox
E. E. Wilcox
R. W. Wilkin
Janssen Family Moves to Douglas Arizona
In April 1929 the Janssens report relocation to Douglas Arizona a border town with 12000 residents and heavy Mexican movement during the revolution. A U.S. military presence including planes cavalry artillery and infantry guards the line amid past bombings and border tension. The family plans a multi year stay near Agua Prieta with invites to friends to visit for excitement or a hunting and fishing trip in Old Mexico.
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Janssen
Douglas
Arizona
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Agua Prieta
Manana
Mr. Janssen
Simon
Old Mexico
U.S. A
Garfield Township Farm Bureau meeting draws large turnout
More than one hundred residents attended the Garfield Township Farm Bureau meeting on a rainy Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Nels Ryen. The program featured community singing, student performances, an original poem by Edgar Cornell, and a talk by M. A. Hauser of Iowa State College on alfalfa. The next unit meeting is set for May 23 at the Cordes home.
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Garfield Township
Maybelle Ryen
Edgar Cornell
Garfield Orchestra
M. A. Hauser
Iowa State College
Ames
Claus Cordes
Obedience to Law and Lying Deeds
A short, tongue in cheek note arguing that more laws arise from universal disobedience. It cites George Washington and his fame for honesty. The piece notes a surge in automobiles and urges farmers to monitor how the surplus is allocated.
Big Four Track Meet Set for Fonda May 10
The Twenty-fourth Annual Big Four Track and Field Meet will be held at Fonda on Friday May 10 with preliminaries at ten in the morning and finals at two in the afternoon. Fifteen events include sprints hurdles distance jumps and relays. Entries close May 5 and prizes feature medals cups and a school silver cup. Local officials promise a large turnout and well organized competition.
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Fonda
Northwest
Iowa
C. L. Johnson
Iowa High School Athletic Association
F. M. Hamilton
R. E. Ballard
Fonda Public School
Trinity Lutheran Church Service Notice
Rev J O Wangberg announces Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church with Sunday School and Bible class at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Luther League 8 00 p m and an Evening Service 8 00 p m Week day Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8 00 p m The Luther League will join Bode in their service Sunday evening and may later join in regular service Attendance at morning worship and Sunday school was strong last Sunday and will continue with only morning Sunday school and Bible class upcoming sunday
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Luther League
League
Bode
Opep
Epworth League
Local notes from Plover and area including obituaries and Drake Relays report
Flover Patriot Miss Gyla Shriner spent Sunday with relatives at Rodman. John Vandecar, a former resident, died in Anoka Minnesota Monday. Arlene Grove of Plover high school was Queen’s Court member at the Drake Relays with a parade and royal presentation. The piece covers community events, a funeral, school news, and a note on the Drake Relays royalty selection process.
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Gyla Shriner
Rodman
C. R. Henderson
Mike Strong
W. H. Cassell
DeWayne Henderson
Paul Mekkelson
Emmetsburg
Beet Fields
C. J. Mekkelson
Yonkers
Des Moines
Rally Day Sermon and Epworth League Notes
The Methodist church reports Rally Day crowds for Sunday School and Bible Class with planned photo if weather permits. Miss Annabelle Brinkman won first in the Epworth League contest and will go to the district event in Sac City in June. Mothers Day services are set for May 12 with special messages.
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Rolfe
Epworth
Colebaugh
Peter
Presbyterian Church Notes Lead Youth Revival Plans May
Pastor Rev J P Lester reports a busy schedule at the Presbyterian Church with morning worship at 10:00 and 11:15 for Junior Endeavor and Christian Endeavor at 3:00, 7:00 Evening Service, and 8:00 Prayer Meeting on Wednesdays. Arlo Ives led a strong Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday night with over thirty youths, and plans for a May 10 11 12 convention are under way. Next Sunday services resume as usual and the Young People's Orchestra will play at the 8:00 evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlo Ives
Christian Endeavor Society
Setzeplandt
Young People
Cade Smith Speaks on Collections at Maytag Fort Dodge Meeting
Cade Smith delivered a talk titled Collections at the Maytag meeting in Fort Dodge on Tuesday. He is regarded as one of the best men among the Maytag employees.
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Cade Smith
Fort Dodge
Cade
Smith Republicans And Civic Pride Echo In Quiet Reforms
A reflective piece notes that conservatives did not seek jobs, advocates building over destruction, and hints at broader reform. It cites an income tax study showing forty one percent of wealth held by women due to pin money and alimony. It compares chamber membership to a secret order that benefits from proactive involvement.
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Chamber of Commerce
Local Plant Sale Ad Listing Various Vegetables and Plants
Classified ad lists produce and plants for sale including tomatoes peppers cabbage cauliflower celery eggplant sweet potatoes and perennials. Offers postpaid and prepaid plant assortments with strong seedlings from a nursery named Aerdoz.
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L. F. Mulford
Hayes
Deering
John Gunderson
Geo. Salisbury
Baker
Wesley Lehnus
Ohio
D. E. Young
Sargeant
A. M. Simonson
Catherine Nacke
Reed Seaman
Louis E. Peterson
M. G. Avery Estate
Turkey
Clarence Hoberts
Fred Bade
Blarit
H. D. Brinkman
I-ron
John Deere
J. W. Heald
Ralfe
A. V. Gracher
Jasper Tyler
Pocahontas
Cora E. Sharp
Telephone
Havelock
E. Ave
Douglas, Ariz
Garfield Twp
Geo. Washington
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangberg
Flover Patriot
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Wilkinson
Presbyterian Church Notes
J. P. Lester
D. D
OSS
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Marion
DeMeester & Son, Florists
Humboldt
Dr. Davey Tree Expert Co
B. G. Pratt Co
Smith Brothers
Rolfe, Iowa
The
Arrow
Mr. Merchant
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