Study Club Luncheon and Community Meetings Overview
A series of June meetings are planned: a 1 PM luncheon for the Americ an Home Study club at Gar-Mac Lodge. Missionary Society gathers June 19 for a Latin America lesson by Mrs. Lester Thorson. a 10th anniversary event for Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson with about 60 guests. Also reports on church choir honors for Mrs. George Beckord and annual Women’s Club luncheon with ceremonies, committee assignments, and community activities in the Central States Electric building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Earl Johnson
of Rolfe
Delbert Johnson
Fairmont
Minn
Connie Johnson
Marvin
Emmetsburg
Frank McDinnon
Francis Howland
Marshalltown
Ernest Rutgers
Roland and
Wanda
Havelock
George Beckord
Grace Ross
E. J. Plummer
Grant Johnson
Women’s Club
Central States Electric
Helen Peers
Esther Ragan
Adn Hewlett
C. E. Boyce
William Matteson
F. L. MacVey
M. P. Olson
Hattle Hauck
Father Ragan
Alta Hewlett
F. Kirkpatrick
Guy Buship
Fred
WH. Howland
Kirkrick
Hauck
Reunion of Swenson Family Held in Rolfe Park
A Swenson family reunion was held Sunday in Rolfe city park with many relatives listed as attendees. Families from Bode Hampton Cedar Falls Rutland Pocahontas Grover Havelock and other nearby towns gathered to reconnect and share memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swenson
Rolf
C. C. Jacobson
Phoenix
Arizona
B. Jacobson
Innerborg
Ar Old Rod
Rey Johnson
Sire
Aden Rood
Alfred Pood
M Joe Rood
Donald Rhoads
Lewis
Robert Lansing
Pocahontas
Wires
Sam Thorsland
Grover
Arren Thorsland
Havelock
C. E. Jacobson
Bro Lansing
Everest
Keith Haynes
Rolfe
Johnson Claims Summer Garden Returns
Peter Johnson says he had the returns for the summer and faced a fine mess from his garden on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Johnson
Argentine Farmers Get Government Loans for Corn
A U S cable from Buenos Aires reports Argentina will loan corn growers 2 pesos per 100 kilograms for farmers who store corn on their farms. The loan runs to October 31, 1940, with a possible extension if not sold, and a second 20 centavos per 100 kilograms loan due by January 31, 1941. Government bears all interest and admin costs.
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Gov.t
United States
Buenos Aires
Bank of the Nation
Methodist Church Services and Vacation Bible School Notes
Sunday services led by Pastor E J Plummer with Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Fathers Day observed in service Epworth League at 7 p m Daily Vacation Bible School opened Monday at Presbyterian church with 89 enrollment Woman's Missionary Society meets Friday June 14 at Mrs Grant Johnson home Devotions Mrs Palmer Lesson Mrs Plummer News Mrs Clover Johnson Mite Boxes to be brought in All those without transportation meet at the parsonage at 2 p m
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Methodist Church
E. J. Plummer
Epworth League
Presbyterian Church
Woman’s Missionary Society
Grant Johnson
Marine
J. A. Johnson
Palmer
Lesson
Plummer
Clover Johnson
Presbyterian Church Morning Service Promotes New Pastor Arrival
Morning worship at 10 a m and Sunday school at 11 10 a m mark the church day. Christian Endeavor follows at 6 36 p m. Prof Sampson of Buena Vista College Storm Lake will preach at the morning service as the congregation anticipates the arrival of the new pastor Rev William F Schneck on June 23.
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Sampson
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
William F. Schneck
Trinity Lutheran Sunday Service and Catechism Session
Pastor J. O. Wangberg preaches Sunday morning at the regular hour. Catechism class meets Saturday at 1 30 p m at the church with a reminder that God expects service and we must not refuse to let Him use us.
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Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wangberg
Iowa State College Graduates 675 in June Commencement
A record 675 students received degrees at Iowa State College June commencement in State Gymnasium. Honorary Doctor of Laws went to Maria Roberts, dean emeritus of the junior college, for 50 years of service starting in 1890 as mathematics instructor.
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Ames
Iowa State College
State Gymnasium
Maria Roberts
James W. Hook
Forestry
Dean Charles Gunderson
Pocahontas
Dolores Marie Kopriva
Elwood Everett Everson
Rolfe
Vinton Russel Howie
Fonda
Martin Raymond Heinz
Laurens
Willis C. Hilbur
Friends Chari Varied Beckords at Newleyweds Parade
A group of about 40 friends escorted Mr and Mrs George Beckord through Main Street in a two wheel cart after a theater outing. The couple shared treats at Doerning cafe.
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Charivari Beckords
Etta Symes
Frank King
Des Moines
Frank Robinson
Ed Cornell
Paul Amick
Fort Dodge
Local stores promote automatic coal stokers and coal supply
Webb's Drug Store and nearby businesses advertise Tron Fireman Automatic Coal Stokers to save labor and fuel. They tout a 75 bushel self feeder for 26 dollars plus repair materials, paint updates, and coal deliveries by Bob Peterson and his Black Face gang, with coal lines for hog lots and farm use. The message urges early coal purchases for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
McIntire Funeral
F. E. Grant
Tron
Go-Getters Meet Merry Mixers for Rally Day Plans
Garfield Go-Getters and Des Moines Merry Mixers met at Phyllis DeWolf home on June 6. Ten Go-Getter girls led by Mrs. Arlo Ives attended with eleven Merry Mixer girls led by Mrs. William Fisher. They reviewed records studied Rally Day pictures and sang Cradle Song Gypsing and On Wings of Song before lunch hosted by Mrs. DeWolf.
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Merry Mixers
Garfield Go-Getters
Des Moines
Phyllis DeWolf
Arlo Ives
Marie Hosier
Jeader
Wm. Fisher
Clarence Heathman
Beverly DeWolf
Girls Take Western Trip on Three Week Tour
Misses Berniece Ricklefs Mary Margaret Sinek Marie Smith of Manson and Minnie Pascal of Pocahontas depart next Wednesday for a three weeks journey through the west. They will travel southwest into Old Mexico through California to see the San Francisco fair, then along the coast to western Canada. Return trip includes Yellowstone Park and the Black Hills.
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Berniece Ricklefs
Mary Margaret Sinek
Marie Smith
Manson
Minnie Pascal
Pocahontas
West
Southwest
Old Mexico
California
San Francisco
Canada
Yellowstone Park
Black Hills
Scout Troop 27 Hears Overnight Hike Plans
Troop 27 of Plover met June 10 at the school house with Walter Jackson in charge. Twenty scouts attended an informal gathering and discussed the June 6 overnight hike. Walter Jackson's team won the kittenball game 2-0 over Cameron Van Alstine. Next meeting set for June 17.
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Plover
Patrol Leacher
Walter Jackson
Cameron van Alstine
Robert Page
Humboldt Fourth of July Play Day at Fair Grounds
Adams Post 119 of the American Legion sponsors a Humboldt Fourth of July Play Day at the Fair Grounds. The event features racing dancing free bicycles for children and various concessions with promises of plenty of fun for all.
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Humboldt
Adams Post Number 119
The
American Legion
Fair Grounds
Mixed Breeds Found on Julius Hansen Farm Nest
James DeWolf reports on AAA acres with a turkey hen presiding over 2 nests containing 7 turkey eggs and 6 pheasant eggs. The Arrow Adle column notes it gets results.
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Julius Hansen
James DeWolf
Iowa All State Music Groups Set to Begin June 17
More than 106 boys and girls will start special training for band orchestra and chorus at the University of Iowa on June 17. The program runs until July 18 under a staff of expert instructors including several outstate specialists.
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University of Iowa
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Chas. Starrett and
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Ann Sheridan
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Ann Sothern
Humphrey Bogart
Donald Crisp
Brother Orchid
Dad
Arrow and KE. & W
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Peterson's Clothes Shop
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Henry Boate
Oskaloosa
Missouri
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Ding
Rey’ Deald Skahill
St. Patrick’s Catholic
Danbury
William J. Skahill
Arrow Adley
Cultural Mutual
C. E. Miller
Agt
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Towa
S. F. Baker
Wan Piano Co
Sioux City
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Palo Alto
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V. L. Harmon
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