Firs J H Bucher Resigns as Pocahontas Mutual Secretary
Mrs J H Bucher steps down from the Pocahontas Mutual Insurance office after years of service and a four year prior role as assistant secretary. Charles Awley assumes charge in Laurens as the auditing board approves the change and Mrs Bucher plans a trip to Anacortes, Washington with her daughter Kathleen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Pocahonas Mutual Insurance Company
Heng
Laurens
Charles Awley
J. H. Bucher
P. Je Shaw
O. E. Ehnus
Rolfe
Fred Hauswirth
Avelock
Orville Peterson
Pomeoy
C. L. Gunderson
Bucher
Charles ‘Manley
Mr. Bucher
Kathleen
Anacortes
Wash
School Carnival Gala Promises Gala Evening
A school carnival Friday evening May 9 offers free admission. The program includes a cafeteria supper followed by stunts and games in the auditorium and a dance in the assembly room.
Farm Sales Shuffle Residents to New Homes in Des Moines Township
J. J. Pavik bought 160 acres from Equitable Life for Paul Kerns, with Jack Sundegaard living there this year. Roy Zech’s nearby farm sold to Geo Corey. Webbink sold cattle in Sioux City. Several locals assisted trucking and family visits occurred across Nevada Des Moines Township and West Bend with hospital and travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Pavik
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Paul Kerns
Jack Sundegaard
Roy Zech
Geo. ‘Corey
Webbink
Sioux City
Earl Firkins
B. D. Baker
Fowler
Edward Lehnus
Mervinger
W. John Pollock
James Jensen
Des Moines
I. M. McKim
Nevada
William
Fred
Anita visit links Chinn and Pirie families Sunday
Mrs. Fred Chinn and daughter of Anita visited Mrs. A Me Ewen and Mr. and Mrs. George Pirie on Sunday. Mrs. C E Hancher returned last week from a visit with relatives in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Chinn
Anita
A MeEwen
George Pirie
C.E. Hancher
Minneapolis
Mangold Garlock Tie The Knot In South Sioux City
Mangold daughter Elverna and Garlock son Edward married in a noon ceremony at a South Sioux City Lutheran church. Rev. DeFrees officiated the single ying rite attended by immediate family. The couple plans to live in Mallard after a June 5 shower in Plover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Garlock
Sanford Mangold
Sioux City
Linn Grove High School
Benna Vista College
Cherokee County
Plover
University of Iowa
Buena Vista College
Curlew
Rembrant’s
Mallard Lumber Company
Mallard
Presbyterian
Birthday surprise gathering at Mrs Meurer’s home
Mrs. N J Meurer was surprised on her birthday when neighbors invited by Mr Meurer hid in the kitchen and bedroom. Upon return she found no sign of intrusion until multiple neighbors emerged to wish her a happy birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Meurer
Meurer
Glenn Page
Earl Firkins
Powhatan Squaws Select Demonstration Teams at Lilllan Grove
The Powhatan Squaws meeting at Lillian Grove's home drew 14 members and leaders. Catherine Butler will represent the club at the next Pocahontas meeting while Doris McKim and Jo Ann Iler were chosen for the senior demonstration team and Janice Miller and Lois Glasco for the junior team. Catherine Butler spoke on hanging book shelves, Jo Ann on telephone etiquette and curtain colors. Treasurer Margaret Nicol reported bake sale earnings of 36.90 and a treasury balance of 24.15. A luncheon was served by Jo Ann Iler. Margaret McKim visited her grandfather I. M. McKim in Nevada recently, with trips to Des Moines for tonsil and adenoid surgery. Nearby families and friends visited the McKims in the Fred McKim home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powhatan
Lillian Grove
Doris McKim
Catherine Butler
Pocahontas
Jo Ann Iler
Janice Miller
Lois Glasco
Jo Ann
Margaret Nicol
Social visits and travels around Emmetsburg area
A long list of weekend visits and family gatherings across Emmetsburg Jewell Rolfe Manson and nearby towns. Several families including Hendersons Peden Swanson Bucher Lehnus and Smith share visits with relatives and friends. Hospital news notes Louis Simonson recovering after stomach ulcer surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Henderson
DeWayne
Immetsburg
B. B. Frye
C. H. Peden
Jewell
Hendersons
Levert Swanson
Hilda
Rolfe
Fort Dodge
Harry Barcus
Chester Hendricks
Louis Ogle
Bovey
Minn
W. S. Hendricks
Manson
Harry Junkman
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
J. H. Bucher
Ferris Malcolm
Gilmore
Clark
Bradgate
B. E. Poundstone
Edward Lehnus
W. H. Sroufe
Emmetsburg
John Bruun
Brummer
Albert City
M. S. Hel
Frank Marcus
DeWayne Henderson
Clarence Webbink
Des Moines
John Bruwn
Charles Lehnus
G. A. Parradee
J. H. Pollock
Red Cross and Clubs Advance Clothing Drive in Pocahontas
Mrs. L E Garlock and Mrs J H Pollock attended a county Red Cross meeting in Pocahontas on May 1 and brought home yarn for sweaters and socks. Wool material is available for girls dresses. The Needle and Thread club made six dresses last week and the American Legion Auxiliary worked on dresses this week. The work has progressed rapidly since Tuesday afternoon the regular Red Cross meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Garlock
J. H. Pollock
County Red Cross
Pocahontas
Needle and Thread Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Red Cross
Sewing Day At School House And Community Clubs
Four sewing machines operate at the school house while local clubs meet. Residents can obtain yarn from Mrs. William McKim for refugee sweaters and from Mrs. Henry Fitzgerald with Mrs. Lola Snyder teaching sock knitting. The Red Grass workers are praised for community spirit. the slogan promotes everyone doing something without overcommitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKim
Henry Fitzgerald
Lola Snyder
First rating for Dorothy DuBois in state music contest Sioux City
Dorothy DuBois earned the top rating with a piano solo at the state music contest in Sioux City on Saturday. Delbert Hubbell placed second with a vocal solo. Social notes mention visits and birthday gatherings in Laurens and Manson, with various families hosting parties and church-related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy DuBois
Sioux City
Delbert Hubbell
H. B. Goodwin
First Annual Conference Meeting of Woman's Society of Christian Service
In St Dodge on Thursday the Woman's Society of Christian Service held its first annual conference meeting. Attendees included Mrs T R Jones Mrs J W Arnold Mrs R J Houck Mrs W R Ter Mrs T P Comer Mas J W Meredith Mrs Henry Joens Mrs dog Hertz Mrs Roy Worster and Miss Nona Redmayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Dodge
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
T. R. Jones
J. W. Arnold
R. J. Houck
W. R. Ter
T. P. Comer
J. W. Meredith
Henry Joens
Dog Hertz
Roy Worster
Nona Redmayne
Boy Scout Troop Holds Meeting and Poster Contest
Boy Scout Troop No. 2 met at the schoolhouse on Monday May 5 with 15 Scouts present. An overnight hike was postponed to Saturday May 17 due to the carnival. A Pop Ley poster contest awards 75 cents for first, 50 cents for second and 25 cents for third. The group plans a Memorial Day program at the cemetery. A treasure hunt followed the meeting with Flaming Arrow patrol winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaming Arrow Patrol
Robert Page
Plover Church Plans Mother's Day Service
Plover Methodist Church led by Pastor E Redmayne announces Sunday services with Sunday school at 10 am and Morning Worship at 11 am. A Young People's Meeting follows at 7 pm. The sermon will cover The Religion That Comforts or The Mother Spirit of Jesus as part of a Modern Religion series. Special music is planned. Bring mothers to church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Methodist Church
E. Redmayne
Jesus
Presbyterian Church Schedules Early Sunday Worship
Prover John Brunn announces a 9 00 a m service at the Presbyterian Church noting a good response to the earlier hour and hoping more members adjust to the change in service time.
Everett Nuendorf Knocks Brick Wall on Greensweig Lawn
Everett Nuendorf of Eldora drove onto Sam Greensweig property and knocked out a 10 foot section of a brick wall after failing to turn a corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Nuendorf
Eldora
Sam Greensweig
Garfield No 4 Women Hold All Day Home Project Lesson
The Garfield No 4 group met at Mrs. John Ricklefs home for an all day project lesson with an Anvil 24 session and Dessort No 3 on labeling led by Mrs. Wiegert and Mrs. Ricklefs. A noon covered dish dinner and a music hour directed by Mrs. Lucile White followed. Ten ladies attended and five achieved perfect attendance across four lessons: Mrs. John Ricklefs Mrs. Leo Shelgren Mrs. Gaylord Ryen Mrs. Robert Wiegert and Mrs. Lucile White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield No. 4
John Ricklefs
Dessort
Robert Wiegert
Ricklefs
Leo Shelgren
Gaylord Ryen
Lucile White
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Kc. W. Hawley
G. L. Sanders
W. H. Henderson
Glenn Horsman
B. B. Hubbell
H. O. Beneke
H. P. Knapp
R. E. DuBois
Cecil Twigg
Albert Twigg
Ayrshire
C. E. Eppelsheimer
Claude Post
Joan
Wm. Post
Forsythe
West Bend
Roy Forsythe
Sharon Wax
A. M. Hofert
W. F. Hofert
Mountain Lake
John Horsman
Glenn Hors- Man
William Hors- Man
Swea City
H.C. Wiegman
Fond du Lac
Wis
Margaret McKim
Hal McKim
Erving Wright
George Smith
Des Moines Township
C. E. Heathman
Fred McKim
Rolfe Cleaners
Lil” — “Spiker
Best
Happi
Ness
L G. A. Store
Frank Purk
Amy Ireland of
Sanders
Bs, Redmayne
Nona
Immersburg
Redmayne
Barling
Sherwin-Williams Paint and Color Style Guide
Webb's Drug Store
Sherwin-Williams Paints
J. T. Grant & Son
Builders Hardware
Rolfe, Iowa
FORD
Ford Assembly
A. R. Thornton
Lathrop
Iowa
White & Son
Nielsen Bros. Service
Charlton Grain Co., Inc
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