Seniors Present Class Play Big Hearted Herbert Tomorrow
The senior class will stage the royalty comedy Big Hearted Herbert in the high school auditorium Friday evening May 18. Cast includes Jay Atherton as Herbert and Mary Beth Brinkman as Elizabeth with a full supporting lineup. Talent also features a short feature picture, style show and music between acts. Guy Smith contracted flu and was sidelined.
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Herbert
Herbert Karness
Grandpa Karness
Alice
Elizabeth
Jay Atherton
Mary Beth Brinkman
Mary van Ives
Bob
Allen Lomen
Junior
Garth Stouse
Andrew Goodrich
Albert Rudolfson
Irene Peterson
Robert Shelgren
Andrew
Mrs. Lawrence
Gerald Graeber
Mary Jane Hunter
the Havens
Bernard Ferden
Lorraine Shimon
Evelyn Green
Martha
Miss Phares
Miss Bradley
Woman's Club Elects Officers and Directors
The Woman's club met at the H. D. Brinkman home for the annual officer election. Elected president is Mrs. F. L. MacVey, vice president Mrs. Will Howland, secretary Mrs. Esther Ragan, corresponding secretary Mrs. Grant Pollock, treasurer Mrs. Minnie Jarvis. New directors are Mrs. B. A. Kerns and Mrs. J. H. Brinkman. Directors over for another year are Mrs. J. C. Gunderson and Mrs. W. S. Butler.
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Woman’s Club
H. D. Brinkman
F. L. MacVey
Will Howland
Esther Ragan
Grant Pollock
Minnie Jarvis
Mesdames
B. A. Kerns
J. H. Brinkman
J.C. Gunderson
W. S. Butler
Marjory Ann Jones
Marilyn Ragan
Fred Nelson
Humboldt County Federation
Education Department
C. L. Gunderson
Laurens Girl Dies From Knee Infection After Bicycle Injury
Dolores Sigler a 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Sigler of Laurens died in University hospital Iowa City on Sunday from a knee infection that developed after an injury in a bicycle accident. The Siglers formerly lived in Havelock.
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Dolores Sigler
Norman Sigler
Laurens
University Hospital
Iowa City
Siglers
Havelock
Brinkman Seeks Clerk of Court Nomination in June Primary
John H. Brinkman announces in Arrow his bid for the clerk of district court nomination at the June 6 Republican primary. Lifelong Rolfe resident, he has served as mayor, on the city council, secretary of the board of education, and in business, and he has not previously run for county office.
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John H. Brinkman
Brinkman
Rolfe
Board of Education
Rolfe Man Beats Two Rolfe Women
J. T. Grant recalls starting readings in 1886 with Duke & Coffin's Rolfe Reporter and subsequent papers Bruce & Plumb's Reveille Al Schultz's Argus J. H. Lighter's Tribune and Marion Bruce's Arrow where the Grant Coulumber ads appeared in all.
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J. T. Grant
Duke & Coffin
Rolfe
Bruce & Plumb
Reveille
al Schultz
Argus
J. H. Lighter
Tribune
Marion Bruce
Arrow
Grant Coulumber
Unseasonable Weather in Owa During Past Week
Unseasonably cold conditions persisted across the region with intermittent rain and a six inch snow on Sunday. Orchardists feared crop damage though snow melted with minimal impact. lilacs and plums bloomed early. Study club set to meet May 19 at Mrs. R B Mather's home with Mrs. Andrew Ives and Mrs Denzil Johnson assisting.
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Owa
R. B. Mather
Andrew Ives
Denzil Johnson
Carmichael Seeks Renomination as Pocahontas County Attorney
A. C. Carmichael announces in the Arrow his bid for renomination in the June 6 primary for county attorney. The incumbent has 12 years in Pocahontas County, previously practiced law there, is married with two children, and cites a good record as county attorney to win voter approval.
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A. C. Carmichael
The
Arrow
Mr. Carmichael
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Boxing Card At Plamor Hall Tomorrow Evening
A boxing and wrestling card to start at 8 o clock tomorrow features 29 rounds and a battle royal among five well known boxers and wrestlers. See public bills for participant details.
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the Plamor
A L D Luncheon And Election Tuesday
The A L D club held a 1 pm luncheon at the KE A MEs singer home. Officers elected for the new year include Mrs Ki P Lomen president Mrs Grant Pollock vice president Mrs C W Tompkins secretary and Mrs Art Vaughn treasurer. Committees named for a June 6 picnic.
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A. L. D. Club
KE. A
J. C. Nelson
Iowa
Otis Cook
Filing Completed for County Offices in Pocahontas
Certifying of county tickets ended with a list of Republican and Democratic filings for Pocahontas County offices. Republicans contesting in June include county auditor and clerk of district court and attorney and supervisor term starting 1939. other offices on both tickets have single candidates or none.
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Pocahontas
F. O. Christoffers
Roy A. Johnson
J. FP. Carlson
Katherine Boozell
J. H. Brinkman
M. FE. Devle
Verge Peterson White
J. G. Hinn
National Tire Safety Week Observed Nationwide
National Tire Safety Week launches this week to promote highway safety and tire maintenance. Sponsors urge against driving on worn tires and warn against delaying replacement. The campaign forecasts a large purchasing wave, boosting employment in tire and affiliated industries as 59 million tires are due for replacement this year, representing about 500 million dollars in sales and affecting 125000 tire workers.
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National Tire Safety Week
Tax Exemption Deadline May 31 For 1938
The notice warns that the May 31 deadline is the last day to apply for homestead tax credits for next year. If not submitted to the local assessor, file with the county auditor before June 1, 1938. Each application must be signed by two witnesses. Roy A. Johnson, County Auditor.
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Roy A. Johnson
Harriet Damborg Wins Special Honor at Iowa State Teachers
Harriet Damborg daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Damborg was among 28 seniors at Iowa State Teachers College chosen from 808 for outstanding scholarship at a May recognition day. She will receive a BA from ITS College this spring majoring in public school music with minors in history english and earth science. She belongs to Kappa Delta Pi Sigma Alpha Iota Cecilian s and Sincers Mixed Chorus and plays with Aeolians and Orchestra club. O B Fuller is razing a frame building near Ivey feed store. future plans unknown.
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Harriet Damborg
J. C. Damborg
Iowa State Teachers College
Miss Damborg
T. C
Kappa Delta Pi
Sigma Alpha Iota
Cecialians
Aeolians Girls’ Glee Club
College Sincers
Orchestra Club
Legion Auxiliary Plans Memorial Day Activities
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the B. F. Stallcup home for a Mother's Day gathering. Plans were set for Memorial Day observance and a district meeting was announced for Denison on Wednesday. New member initiations occurred, awards given for poppy poster contests, and twenty-nine members attended with several guests from neighboring towns.
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American Legion Auxiliary
B. F. Stallcup
Denison
May Paulson
Rolfe School
Mary Graves
Evelyn Green
Florence Fox
Juniors and Seniors Host Colorful Banquet Start of Commencement
On May 7 the junior class hosted the senior banquet in the school gymnasium amid a snowy night. Yellow and orange decor matched the menu and program, with speakers and a theater style show including music, a one-act play, and solos. The event signaled the start of senior commencement activities and evoked hopeful All's well that begins well sentiment.
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Mr. Anderson
Marshall Burstad
Russell Nelson
Miss Henderson
Estelyn Roberts
Winifred Brinkman
Au Theater
Leo Cornwell
Gerald Gracber
Virgil Cox
Allan Lomen
Hadwin Sawyer
Mary Graves
Charlene Sandvig
Wayne Utterson
Irene Petersen
Mary Jane Hunter
Roy A. Johnson Seeks Renomination for County Auditor
Roy A. Johnson announces his candidacy for renomination as county auditor in this week's papers. He seeks Republican support at the June 6 primaries. Johnson has long served as auditor, is a law graduate, and previously resided in Laurens.
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Roy A. Johnson
Johnson
Laurens
Trout Fishing In Iowa Remains Good
Continued reports from northeast Iowa indicate trout fishing remains good with more fishermen taking to the streams as weather stays ideal. Most trout caught measure 9 to 14 inches with nearly 50 tagged fish reported, many stocked in 1937.
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Iowa
Shors Announces Candidacy for County Attorney
George A. Shors declares for the Republican nomination for county attorney in the coming primary. A Pocahontas native educated at Drake University, he practiced in Waverly before settling in Rolfe with his wife Catherine Shaw, daughter of Senator Shaw of Pocahontas, and their child.
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George A. Shors
Mr. Shors
Pocahontas
Rolfe's Promotion Club Noon Meeting Announcement
The Rolfe's Promotion club will hold its regular meeting today at noon at the usual place. A luncheon will be served followed by a business session and program to conclude the afternoon. Be sure to attend.
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Rolfe
Elate
Baccalaureate Service Next Sunday at Seelock High
Senior class baccalaureate will be held Sunday evening in the school auditorium. The program includes processional Frances Bradley invocation Frances Peterson solo The Lord s Prayer scripture reading Rev W A Sinning duet Mary Jane Hunter Irene Petersen hymn Lullaby Green Cathedral address Rev George Robertsen music by girls glee club and choir. Benediction Rev J O Wangberg.
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Seelock Mex
C. W
Irene Peterson
W. A
Mary Jane Hunter
Irene Petersen
George Robertsen
J. O. Wangberg
Library Benefit Supper at Holt Building Saturday
The Woman's club will hold a library supper in the Holt building on Saturday evening starting at 5 20. The menu includes scalloped potatoes baked beans meat sandwiches salad pie and coffee.
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The
Woman's Club
Holt
High School Calendar Highlights May Events
Senior class play in the auditorium Friday May 13. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev Robertson in the auditorium Sunday May 16. Commencement Thursday May 11. School closes Friday May 20. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Marchant Tuesday May 3. Mrs Marchant taken to Mort Dodge hospital Sunday for medical care. Mrs Lida DeWolf caring for the family at the Marchant home. Paul Amick visited the Wed Hanisch home in Plover.
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Robertson Ato
John Marchant
Paul Amick
Wed. Hanisch
Plover
Achievement Day Postponed to May 25 at Ridotto Havelock
Pocahontas county 4 H leaders push to complete a year long program with exhibits on Child Care and Family Relationships. The event at Ridotto east of Havelock starts at 10:00 with talks by Henry Olerich J J Schmuecker and Mary Helen Davidson. Township chairmen report on local work and leaders receive recognition. Music memory contest featured and children furniture displays highlighted.
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Pocahontas County
Ridotto
Havelock
Henry Olerich
Farm Bureau
J. J. Schmuecker
Mary Helen Davidson
4-H
Paint Sales Continue At Webb Drug And Fullerton Lumber
Webb Drug and Fullerton Lumber continue paint sales with two days left before closing. Buy now to take advantage of reduced prices and stock before the sale ends.
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Webb Drug Store
Fullerton Lumber Co
National Air Mail Week Kicks Off Monday in Pocahontas
Community push marks start of National Air Mail Week with events at the Rolfe post office. Plans include mail from Pocahontas to Des Moines and a display of model planes loaned by Jack Cooree. Jean White of East High Sioux City wins state air mail essay contest earning a plane trip to Washington D. C.
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Simensen
Atv
Des Moines
Vie
Alf
Pocahontas
Joe Post Office
Elolte
Postoffice
Jack Cooree
Rolfe Postoffice
Jean White
Keast High
Sioux City
Air Mail
Washington, D.C
Retian
Music Contestants Earn Multiple Superior Ratings
Rolfe's entrants in the State music festival last weekend won two superior ratings one excellent and one good. Miss Irene Petersen's piano solo was rated superior with top mark in its division. The girls' glee clubs were rated superior. Our orchestra received an excellent rating. The only superior award went to the school for the blind at Vinton. The string ensemble earned a good rating. Mr and Mrs C B Chapman and Mrs D W McGirk attended the eighth district meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary in Denison.
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Rolfe
Geeekend
Irene Petersen
Opty Steel
School For Blind
Vinton
C. Bo Chapman
D. W. McGirk
Denison
Vetinge
American Legion and Auxiliary
Keep spare headlight bulbs in your car
The National Safety Council urges drivers to carry spare light bulbs. Burnouts happen unexpectedly, and faulty electrical systems worsen odds of failure. Driving with a missing headlight is illegal in most states and a safety violation. It takes a minute to change a bulb.
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RHS
Guy Smith
A. L.D
Er O. B. Fuller
Ivey Feed
Legion Auxiliary
Geo. Shors
Service Club
Frances Bradley
National Air Mail
Daffy
Eas
National Safety Council
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