Services Held For Mons Jacobsen At Havelock Charca
Mons Jacobsen father of Bert and John Jacobsen died at the 1.O.O.F. Home in Mason City at 87. Funeral at Havelock Methodist church with J. O. Wolcott officiating. Interment in Washington cemetery. Born near Bergen Norway November 4 1855 and aged 87 years 5 months 26 days. Survived by two sons John of Peterson and Bert of Havelock a brother Ole Jacobson of Ben S.D. and two granddaughters and grandsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons Jecobeon
Bert
John Jacobsen
1.O.O.F
Mason City
Pam
Havelock Methodist Church
Toy
J. O. Wolcott
Pall- Dearers
Washington Cemetery
Mont Jacobson
Bergen
Norway
Town
North Sea
America
Liverpool
England
Rochelle
Alice Jeon
Creston
John
Jacobson
Peterson
Bert Jacobzen
Havelock
Have- Tack
Hive
T.o.o.f.adise
Laurens Couple Wed. Van Horsen Daughter Marries Fuchs
Lory Van Horsen daughter of Mr and Mrs O D B Van Horsen united in marriage at Laurens Sunday to Billie Fuchs. Since graduation the bride has worked at the Sheldon drug store and the couple plan to live on a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lory
Local Youth Sees Navy Flight Training Selection
Ivan Shimon 17, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Shimon and a high school senior, has been selected for navy V-8 flight training for 17 year olds per a Minneapolis selection board. The piece notes family naval ties and other local notices including WAAC attempts and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan
Harold Shimon
Navy
Minneapolis
Harald
Dale
Irene
WAAC
Poppies Honor Veterans At Havelock Memorial Day Event
Poppies will be worn in Havelock on Saturday May 29 to honor soldiers who died in the present conflict and those who fell in Belgium and France 25 years ago. Proceeds fund welfare for veterans and their families. Mrs John Brazier hosted United Service Women of America Friday. Local residents visited and returned from trips, with several families noted in social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Havelock
Belgium
France
John Brazier
United Service Women of America
Will Hilton
Rolfe
Wavelock
Albert Marp
Port Doderows
Marvell Redle
Mason Day
Marion Daniels
Theliat Fallure
ATR
Des Moines
John Jacobson
Peters
Bert
Mason City
Mons Jacobson
Robert Gibson
Sioux Rapids
Winifred Mason
Israel Halder
Varina
Dale Cupp Rebounds After Bridge Truck Collision
Friends report Dale Cupp has recovered from injuries after his truck was crowded off a bridge by an army truck. He suffered a deep head gash and was unconscious for hours before hospitalization in Belmond. He drives a stock truck for Bill Evans of Clarion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Cupp
Dale
Belmond
Bill Evans
Clarion
Austin
Minn
Juniors Banquet for Seniors and Faculty at Hotel Kermore
Juniors hosted a Friday banquet for seniors and high school staff at Hotel Kermore Emmetsburg with a Mexican themed display. Peges Cowan served as toastmaster. Lilah Diels gave a welcome, Lee Larson delivered the senior response, and Vera Jolliffe performed a vocal duet with Betty Shimoy. Roland Rutwers presented Gauche Serenade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Kermore
Emmetsburg
Peges Cowan
Lilah Diels
Lee Larson
Menivallifer
Betty Shimoy
Vera Jollifer
Roland Rutwers
Gauche
Birth Anniversary Celebration Noted in Livermore Minutes
Miss. Wil Nowack hosted a birthday festivities in Livermore honoring Mr. Newsek and Mrs. Tien Obrecht with local guests including Mr. and Mrs. George Obrecht and Mrs. Wil Obrecht. Attendees listed inclosed but names are partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Nowack
Ynner Suibiav
Mr. Newsek
Mre Tien, Obrecht
Livermore
Georee Obrecht
Liverprone
Wil Obrechht
Helio
Robert Obrecht
Iowa City
J. Ta
Stn
Havelock Methodist Church Bids Faithful Young People Farewell
John Drake Wolcott leads Sunday school at Oshacm with morning worship at Itasa. Notice announces an early hour for Sunday school next Sunday. The bacalaureate ar vier is described and a milestone is near as youths prepare to graduate. Address at eleven titled The Temple of the Unfulfitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Methodist
John Drake Wolcott
Pastas Sonday
Oshacm
Itasa
Notice of Probate of Will in District Court 1943
State of Lows Pocahontas County notices probate of will for A. J. Applegate deceased dated May 13 1936. Hearing fixed for May 2 1943 at 2 00 PM at Pocahontas Court House before the District Court. All interested must appear and show cause why the will should be probated. Dated Pocahontas Town April 29 1943. (Seal) Katherine Boozell Clerk of District Court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lows
Vounhontas County
A. J. Applegate
Pocahontas
Iowa
Town
Katherine Boozell
Bride Beryl Blanchet Weds Pvt. Basil Stelpflug at Manson
Beryl Blanchet daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Blanchet of Manson married Pvt Basil Stelpflug son of Mr and Mrs J Stelpflug of Pocahontas in a 49 am ceremony April 28 1945 at St Thomas Catholic church Manson Father James Gretman officiated Attendants were Kenneth Stelpflug and his wife The couple will reside at Columbus Georgia after May 8 1945 Pvt Stelpflug is stationed at Fort Benning Georgia Attending Pocahontas guests included Mr and Mrs J S Stelpflug Donnie Wolken and Mr and Mrs Charles Sehott plus others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Manson
Beryl Blanchet
W. L. Blanchet
Basil Stelpflug
Fort Benning, Ga
J. ¥. Stelpflug
James Gretman
Kenneth Stelpflug
Rockwell City
Blanchet
Columbus
Pvt
Stelpflug
U.S. Army
Fort Benning
J. S. Stelpflug
Donnie
Leo Wolken
Charles Sehott
Friendly club holds contract game with multiple guests
The Friendly club met with Mrs. Joseph Schoofs last week Wednesday evening for a contract game. Guests included Mrs. Jack Bouma, Mrs. Louis Schoofs, Mrs. James Hrenek, Mrs. Alfred Miller, Mrs. W. B. Linnan, and Miss Florence Schoofs. Mrs. Hrenek won the guest prize for high score. Mrs. JD. C. Hood took the club draw prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schoofs
Jack Bouma
Louis Schoofs
James Hrenek
Alfred Miller
Mire. W. B. Linnan
Florence Schoofs
Schmitt Named for Navy Escort Vessel With Launch Planned
In honor of Lieut. Aloysius H. Schmitt the Navy assigned the name Schmitt to a destroyer escort. Mrs. Elizabeth Buchheit of St. Lucas Ia sister of Father Schmitt serves as sponsor for the U S S Schmitt to be launched June 1 1943 at Bethlehem Steel Fore River Quincy Mass. Father Schmitt among early Pearl Harbor casualties. his sister Sister M Germaine O S F teaches at Sacred Heart School in Dubuque. Also notes Sgt Bernard Viktor of Los Angeles visiting on furlough and Debert Johnson returning to Philadelphia after leave. Marian Nelson Lorraine Lucas and Ruth Lieb return from Town City after freshman year at the state university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G
Aloysius Herman Schmitt
U. S. Navy
Schmitt
Elizabeth Buchheit
St. Lucas
Father Schmitt
Navy Department
Washington
Bernard Viktor
Los Angeles
Calif
Louis Viktor
Debert Johnson
Philadelphia
Shr
Marcel Moritz
Marian Nelson
Lorraine Lucas
Ruth Lieb
Town City
The
State University
Sacred Heart Pupils Stage And It Rained Operetta
Pupils of Sacred Heart school present And It Rained a two act operetta on Monday and Tuesday May 1 9 and 12 at 8 00 oclock in Hronek hall. The cast lists Joe Reigelsberger Marcella Burtosh Bill Mckovets Helen Hogan Virginia Callivan Patty Mae Mitchell Bill Miller Howard Shimen Eugene Strathman Mark McCartan Dennis Poduska Rosemary Kelleher Joseph Kreschi Mark Kelly John Zeman Donald Linnan Robert Kelly and Mary Ann Lorge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart School
Hronek
Joe Reigelsberger
Marcella Burtosh
Bill Mackovets
Helen Hogan
Virginia Callivan
Patty Mae Mitchell
Bill Miller
Howard Shimen
Eugene Strathman
Mark McCartan
Dennis Poduska
Rosemary Kelleher
Joseph Kreschi
Mark Kelly
Washington woman Joyce Poduska visits hometown
Miss Joyce Poduska of Washington DC arrived Saturday for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Poduska. She is on vacation from duties with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Poduska
Washington
DD. C
Ben Poduska
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Local Notes On Marriages Births And Military News
A string of brief items reports marriages including Jerry Sullivan and Grace Carey, and several births with names and ages. Military updates note TFC Joseph F Schools graduation and Pvt Louis G Schools basic training. Other items mention visits, relocations, and family news across Iowa towns and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Sullivan
Grace Carey
Sioux City
Joseph Schools
Sheppard Field
Texas
Installation of Officers at St. Joan of Arecourt No 1115
Installation of officers of St. Joan of Arecourt No. 1115 W C C F occurred Thursday night at Mrs James Sartosh home with Mrs C A Nieman as installing officer and Mrs Walter Branigan in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joan of Arecourt
W.C.C.F
James Sartosh
C. A. Nieman
Walter Branigan
Mrs Devereaux Shower Honors Bride Mildred Olberding
A mixed shower at Holy Name hall Sunday afternoon honored Mrs Francis Devereaux following her Tuesday wedding to Laurens resident Francis Devereaux. The decor featured pink and blue and celebrated the new Mrs Devereaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Olberding
Francis Devereaux
Laurens
Holy Name Hall
Miss Benita Branigan Admitted to Court Session
End of meeting notes show Miss Benita Branigan admitted as new member and business proceeding. Guests at a card game included Mire and several Mrs. Kemmer family members. high score prize went to Mrs. A. J. Shaw, guest prize to Mrs. Kemmer. Refreshments served. PFC Raymond Monkelsen on furlough from Camp Barkeley noted. White Earth community context with local visits from Windom relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benita Branigan
Mire
Ben Poducks
Ben Nedved
Wesley Poduska
Joe Kemmer
Mes
Kemmer
Bartosh
Anna Peterson
H. B. Bike
Arthur McCartan
Paul Crotty
Raymond Monkelsen
Camp Barkeley
Texas
A. E. Monkelien
William McCoy and Son
Windom
Minn
Miss Anna Wallace Leaves Pocahontas for Des Moines
Miss Anna Wallace a long time employee of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co leaves Pocahontas after about 12 years of service She reported for duty in Des Moines on Monday A farewell dinner at Manager Jack Helwig s home and other courtesies marked her departure Members of the group included Miss Winona Terry Loretta Lampe Lucy ral Rose Forey and Genevieve Forey The Watany e club presented her a gift at a Monday meeting and Mrs Alfred Anderson hosted a dinner Wednesday with Miss Wallace as honored guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wallace
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Pocahontas
Des Moines
Miss Wallace
Jack Helwig
Pine Room
Winona Terry
Loretta Lampe
Lucy Ral
Rose Forey
Genevieve Forey
Eral
Wa Tan-Ye Club
A. J. Shimon
Saathoff Son Reported Missing In Action In February
Mr and Mrs Henry Saathoff received a letter from their son Sgt Ralph Saathoff written in his own hand from a prison camp in Germany. He had been reported missing in action since February 17 and the family had not yet received official word from the War Department confirming he is a prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Saathose
Sgt
Ralph. Saathoff
Germany
Casey High School basketball team changes colors for service
In 1939 Casey high school basketball champions shown in blue and white are pictured with their coach. Now the entire team and coach serve the country in red white and blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
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Mons Jacobsen
Charca
Clara Hauswirth
Webster City
Joe Hauswirth
Isaac Roberts
Henry Gruver
Lavera
Dale Spiker
Marlen
Elmer
Mable Hullmark
Fort Dodge
J. D. Wolcott
Wolcott
Lakes
Louie Boween
Fort Mr
Munheran
Buck
Port Des Moines
Fred Hauswirth
George Johnson
Karl
Vern Waters
AEC
Graydon Swangon
Joe Edge
Thomas Holee
Frank Ene
Norman Jean Edge
Bonnie Lou
Marjorie
Kanesho
Tred Marewirth
Billings
Mont
Spokane
Wash
Maurine Spiker
Marlene
Elmer Sandvng
Spiker
Billie Sandvig
South America
Glenn Nelson
Johnny
Johnny, Were Here Last Sunday To Visit Mrs. Nelson’s Sister, Mrs. Bernetta Wals
John Whitman
Will Smith
Whitman
Haswell Waters
California
Hayshane
Claude Dailey
A Oal Whittan
Jack
West Bend
Ella Cheese
American Legion Auxiliary
Adrian Lewan
Poppy
Royal Stettag
Georgia
Mrs. Schoofs
F But Rek
Milllard
Alice Hu
Ree
William John Demers
Sac Die
Minnie Pleewer
Schaller
William C. Fuchs
Lory van Horsen
Thomas Wilson
Duane Shimon
T. M. Shimon
Camp Mackall
N. C
Charles Nieman
Aurelia Sieh
Mike Hanes
C. C. Johnston
Storm Lake
Julia Sinnett
Mae Wolfe
Seattle
Elaabeth Wolfe
Aduap
Lathrop Produce
Sime’s
Mrs. Devereaux
Rolfe Auto Co
J. R. Hakes
Ee Jek
Thompson Bros
B & B Dairy
Webb’s Drug Store
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