Local Diddings and Community Happenings
Geo W Day traveled from Poca hontay on business. Fort Dodge visitor Mrs. Edward Gutknecht stayed with her mother Mrs Lars Peterson. A May 8 birth: a nine pound girl named Marilyn Olivia to Mr. and Mrs D W Ragan of Chicago. Many locals attend visits, business changes, and social events including weddings, fires, and community meetings. The Otto Kjeldgaard shoe shop near Gilmore City faced near destruction from a fire started by a defective flue. rapid response saved nearby buildings.
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Edward Gutknecht
Fort Dodge
Lars Peterson
D. W. Ragan
Chicago
Marilyn Olivia
Margaret O’keefe
Bessie Taylor
Frank O'Keefe
Otto Kjeldgaard
Gilmore City
West Bend
Tawn
Dorweiler
Whittemore
Algona
Father Dobberstein
Methodist Church Schedules and Mothers Day Plans
Rev J H Walker leads Sunday service and Sunday School at 10 00 am Morning Worship at 10 00 am Epworth League at 6 30 pm Evening Worship at 7 30 pm Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Next Sunday is Mothers Day with a special program at 11 00 am Senior and Intermediate Epworth Leagues meet at the usual time but there is no preaching due to pastor's absence It is the anniversary meeting with plans for the year Missionary Society meets Friday at the Misses Snyder home Ladies Aid business meeting Wednesday May 16 at Mrs Carmi Vaughns home
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Epworth
The
Missionary Society
Nannie
Zelda Snyder
I. F
Mothers Day Service Highlighted By Special Sermon
Presbyterians note a Mothers Day service next Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Rev. J P Lester will deliver a special sermon. Families urged to attend and honor motherhood. Evening program includes a Mothers Day Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. and a choral instrumental show at 8:00 p.m. Women's Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Trinity Lutheran Church Services and May 18 Meeting
The notice details morning worship at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services, weekday prayer meeting, and a May 18 meeting of The Ladies' Aid Society hosted by Mrs. George Ryen. It notes laymen will conduct Sunday services and urges attendance at Wednesday prayer meeting. The excerpt ends with civic quotes and probate notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
George Ryen
Rolfe Town Council Proceedings May 7 1928
Regular meeting of the Rolfe Iowa town council called to order by Mayor Bruce with members Brinkman Grant Johnson Patterson and Pattee present. A motion to approve listed bills passed. Labor bill for Art Ferden noted at 44.
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Rolfe
Towa
Bruce
Brinkman
Grant
Johnson
Patterson
Pattee
Art Ferden
Grant Ang Seca
Ran
Ordin
P. J. Calligant
Rolfe approves wage and license amendments in town council
The Rolfe Iowa council adopts a wage order for P J Calligan and others while passing an ordinance amendment. Changes set theater and moving picture license fees and exemptions for charity events. The measure advances with readings and approval from the mayor.
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Geo. W. Day
Pocahontay
J. F. McCreery
Fonda
F. J. Nacke
L. M. Graham
Murphy
Nelson
Wiley
Arkansas
Marion Bruce
K. E. Wilcox
Sioux Rapids
J. Rollin Grant
Washta
Charlotte Cumming
Laurens
J. T. Grant
Will Taylor
Jolliffe Bake
Petersons’ Clothes
W. S. McEwen
Sam
Ormstown
Quebec
Canada
J. H. Walker
Wall Lake
Kansas City
Methodist General Conference
Pocahontas
Marion Dodd
Humboldt
Ernie Dodd
Dodd
Anna DeWolf
R. N
Rose Walsh
Bruce Hughes
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Father Finnigan
Anna
Vincent Walsh
Colorado
W. A. Spence
Hunter
Frank J. Nacke
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
John Lothian
F. L. MacVey
Howland Oil Station
W. Lee MacVey
J. H. Brinkman
Chas. Knutson
Farmers’ Credit Corporation
Spencer
Iowa
Perry Amick
F. B. Charlton
Majestic Range
E. D. G. Weiland
W. H. Strickler
Jamesway Hard Coal Brooders
Pat Wood
Poland
Farrow
M. P. Hancher
Town
Bermuda
Howland’s Oil Station
Arrow Office
Buck Beauty Parlor
Bradgate
Thos. H. Fisher
Clarence Roberts
McCormick Mower
Avery
Louis Peterson
Orpington
Sinek
Solliffe’s
Allen C. Clemons
Ford
A. W. Hess
Plover
Farmers’ Union Mutual
Milan Sharp
Plymouth Rocks
J.J. Lundy
Hancher
Wilkin
M. Hancher
Geo. R. Cook
Vesatia
Rolfe Shoe Shop
Peterson & Dahl, Rolfe
Presbyterian Church Notes
J. P. Lester
D. D
Junior Endeavor
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangberg
Bible Glass
Eas
St. Louis
Lindy
Pane
Boston Herald
District Court of the State of
Pocahontas County
Benjamin Franklin Chambers
A. D
Karl L. Chambers
Adm
Abe M. DeVaul
Atty
City Council
P. J. Calligan
Mutual Telephone Co
Lloyd Emery
Edward Calligan
W. H. Harris
Standard Oil Co
G. C. Harris
Rolfe Auto Co
Central States Co
Bhaannde
Neil
HCW
Lnetevls
Chautauqua
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Parana Bae
Cedar Rapids Hide & Fury
R., W. Wilkin
Rude
Avlmvl DH BF Baer
Rude’s
Fey Dergades
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