Promotion Club hears talk by M. and St. L. man
The Promotion Club met at noon with Trinity Lutheran Ladies serving a meal. George Hauck spoke of winter in southern Mississippi noting heat shortages and a Gulf coast sea wall funded by gas taxes. W. C. Doyle warned against Mo and St. L rail dismemberment, predicting loss of track and service. Eikenberry was chosen as chair for June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Ladies
L. O. Nelson
Co. L. Gunderson
C. W. Siefkin
Geo. C. Hauck
Mississippi
Mr. Hauck
Gulf Coast
California
George
Biloxi
Hauck
W. C. Doyle
Albert Lea
M. & St. Lb. Railway
Associated Railways
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Mo & St. L
Doyle
Mo& St. i
Mi & St. I
IE. Eikenberry
Felmer Sime Will Westle
4-H Corn Breeding Session Details in Pocahontas
Boys in the 4-H Corn Breeding program met at Pocahontas to hear extension agronomist Koos Dyas explain the three year project. First year teaches hybrid seed corn production with four inbred lines. second year plant half an acre and run a tossing block to yield several bushels of grand commercial hybrid seed corn. Eight boys will take first year work and one advances to second year. Participants listed include Keith Kelley, Robi Bolen, Wyne Lund, Avery Shold, Virgill Wenell, Roger DeWolf, Bruce Sanden, Vincent BraniKAN, Wilson Bolen. one student from Laurens, Albert City, Fonda, Pocahontas, and Aurenshia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Court House
Pocahontas
Waite
Koos Dyas
Extension Agronomis
Keith Kelley
Fonda
Robi. Bolen
Wyne Lund
Laurens
Avery Shold
Virgill Wenell
Albert City
Roger DeWolf
Bruce Sanden
Folfe
Vincent Brani- Kan
Wilson Bolen
Aurenshia
May 15 to 20 Religious and Social Club Meetings Listed
Community calendar lists meetings for Holy May 15 to May 20. Groups include American Study Club at Mrs. Gundersons, Trinity Lutheran Class, P E C, C L C Club at Mrs. Amick, Te De Club, Bridie group, Tuesday luncheon at Mrs. Siefkiy, Presbyterian Missionary Society, and Ladies Old Society at Mrs. Kerns country home. Local residents invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. C. Club
Emma Amick
Ee A. Messingey
Theoday
Bridie Meel
Presbyterian Missionary Society
J. O. Hosier
Ladies Old Society of the
Trinity Lutheran Chorch
Wred E. Kerns
Federated Clubs Meet in Fonda With Program and Delegates
The Federated Clubs of Pocahontas County gathered in the Fonda public school for a full day. Delegates registered at 9:30 a.m. and reports, solos, and readings followed led by county and local club leaders. A luncheon was held at the Community church, then a conference featured performances by the Fonda Community Chorus and soloists, with addresses by regional presidents and local figures. Rolfe, Laurens, and Plover members attended, listing numerous club officers and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Fonda
Grant Johnson
Rolfe
KE. H. Southworth
Laurens
Kathleen Bucher
Plover
Community Church
Doris
Virginia Patterson
George O. Hauck
Fonda Community Chorus
M. A. Townsend
I. (. Faust
H. C. McMican
O. B. Fuller Jr
J. H. Pollock
Mesdames
O. B. Fuller Jv
M. T. Blessing
C. Jd. Morrison
J.C. Daniberg
Geo. O. Hauck
J. A. Kerns
C. L. Gunderson
EH. F
Nominees for Primary Offices Listed by Party
The article lists primary nominees for state and county offices. Democrats show no candidates for several roles while Republicans name multiple contenders including for state representative district one and various county offices.
Young Strathman Marries Monica Posakery in Pocahontas
Franklin Strathman of Rolfe wed Monica V Posakery of Pocahontas in a Monday ceremony at Sts. Peter and Paul with Rev. Mub Kolvek officiating. The couple, honeymooning in the Ozarks, plan to reside in Rolfe at the Mrs. Etta Symes apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Strathman
Foot. Strathmann
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Monica V Posakery
Diachter
May
Wood
Posakons
Sts. Peter and Paul Chatch
Mub. Kolvek
Schsuthman
St. Angela's Academy
Carroll
Town Strate College
Chi Omega Sorority
Strathman
Ute
Sacred Heart Academy
Postuntas
Battershell
Doings at Lizard Church Celebrate Parish Reunion
The ladies of St Patrick Catholic church on the Lizard host a noon dinner Sunday May 17 at the Churett Tiace ment. Since 15 August the parish has long hosted reunions with crowds from surrounding towns. The event features stalls, concessions, a fancy work booth, a good meal, and a warm welcome for old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of St. Patrick
The
Lizard
Atlack
Churett
Ligard
Rolfe seniors stage It Pays to Advertise at school
Rolfe high school seniors presented their class play It Pays to Advertise to a full auditorium. Leo Shelgren led as Cyrus Martin with strong supporting work by Richard Melson Lucile Everson and Bernice Rickless among others. The Glee Club performed well and Elden Obrecht showcased a bass viol solo bound for a Cleveland contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Rolfe
Cyrus Martin
Leo Shelgren
Rodney Martin
Richard Melson
Mary Grayson
Lucile Everson
Martin
Miss Grayson
Young Martin
Rodney
Ambrose Peale
Logans
William Smith
Bernice Rickless
Comtesse de Beaulien
France
Lillie Struthers
Peale
Geo. McChesney
Jean Wiegman
Marshall Field & Co
Chas. Bronsin
Everett Rickard
Aa Gael
Dinanes
Johnson
Donald Grant
Marie
Glee Club
Elden Obrecht
Cleveland
Garfield Township Farm Bureau to Meet May 21
The Garfield Township Unit of the Farm Bureau will hold its monthly meeting May 21 at the home of Mrs. Guy I. White. The program features the Garfield Go-Getters Girls 4-H Club with songs readings solos poems dances talks and a playlet followed by a lunch and candy sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township
The
Farm Bureau
Guy I. White
Garfield Go-Getters
H. D. Brinkman
Creed
Winifred Brinkman
Mary Beth Brinkman
Jons
Betty Riter
Mary LaVon Ives
Lucile Everson
Lorraine Shimon
Diano
Gwendolyn Nelson
Marie Hosier
Catherine Reiter
Theo Gaskell
Janice Wiegman
Berradine Reiter
Rolfe school orchestra praised after Iowa City contest
Palmer, superintendent of the Iowa laws School for the Blind, compliments the Rolfe Public Schools Rolfe Iowa ensemble for its strong performance at the state contest in Iowa City. He notes possible disappointment at not achieving a superior rating but commends the group's effort and hopes for future competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Iowa
Rolfe Public Schools
Rolfe
Rolfe School
Iowa City
Town City O
Palmer
Laws School For the Blind
Farmers Sign Petitions for Rural Electrification in Picahontas
Farmers across Picahontas County join in petitions to the Rural Electrification Administration to prove demand for electric light and power. County committee led by Vincent Nfox and local township chairs coordinate preliminary work to secure a federal loan, with about 100 signers anticipated by May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EK. A
Picahontas County
Washington
Vincent Nfox
Fonda
OF. Wolkenhauer
Roosevelt
Robert Cejka
Sherman
Henry H. DeWallie
Lincoln
D. Ve Poduska
Grant
R.A
New County School Head Named at Pocahontas Convention
Miss Alice Cole of Fonda was chosen county superintendent of schools on the first ballot over Francis Young of Laurens and Supt. Smange of WPalmer. She will begin a three year term Sept. 1 and succeeds Mrs J H McMichael who declines re election. Cole teaches in Glidden and has taught at Traverock Fonda and Lloyd Township. She is a Morningside College graduate and has studied at Collegiate Business Institute University of Iowa and Minneapolis Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Alice Cole
Fonda
Miss Cole
Francis Young
Laurens
Smange
Wpalmer
G. J. Cole
Glidden School
Traverock
Lloyd Township
Morningside College
Collegiate Business Institute
University of Iowa
Minneapolis Business College
Cole
J. H. McMichael
McMichael
Candidates End Poll Worker Practice in Pocahontas County
At a court house meeting in Pocahontas, both Democratic and Republican candidates agreed to dispense with poll workers at the primary election. The move cuts costs and voter inconvenience, aligning with lawmakers' presumed intent, though a bill to ban poll workers died in committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
The
Arrow
Andersons Brother Killed in Auto Crash Near Sterling
Thomas A. Anderson Jr. of the Rolfe school was killed in a auto mobile accident near Sterling Colorado Monday night about 10 30. He was about 21 and farming near Sterling. He was with a young male friend when the accident occurred while turning a corner at high speed. Mr. Anderson will likely attend the funeral Friday at Shenandoah Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Anderson
Rolfe School
Thos. A. Anderson Jr
Sterling
Colo
Avin
Shenandoah
Iowa
St MA Amateur Contest Held by Woman's Club
Entry blanks available from Mrs William Fisher for the STMA amateur contest sponsored by the DO M Y Woman's Club on Friday June 5 at 8 00 PM. Prizes will be awarded. An ice cream social proceeds that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DO. M. Y. Woman's Club
Eiday
William Fisher
Burroughs Suffering Ill, Smothers Visit Rolfe
Marvin Burroughs has been on the sick list for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Smothers of Rockwell City were Rolfe visitors last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Burroughs
Leonard Smothers
Rockwell City
Rolfe
Grandfather Firkins Rites Held in Ottosen
Leonard Abbot Firkins born Knox County Illinois April 3 1855 died May 7 1936 at Ottosen Iowa after illness age 81 years 1 month 4 days. Survived by six children twenty one grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren plus a brother. Funeral at Ottosen Presbyterian Church May 10 1936 with Rev H A Sinning. Interment Clinton Garfield Cemetery Rolfe Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Abbot Firkins
Knox County
Dollie Staecker
Ottosen
Iowa
Limima Priscilla Braithwaite
Evanston
Calhoun County
Rolfe
Arthur and
Alonzo Firkins
Galdie Ham
Plover
Pearl Jacobs
Harold Jacobson
Old Rugged Cross
Grace
Maynard
Lawrence Firkins
Marl Kilbourne
Joe
Louis Wilson
Clinton-Garfield
Reuben Firkins
Robert Firkins
PawPaw
John
Peter and Russell Firkins
Waterman
Ivy Druery
Sabona
Neal Firkins
Hartville
William Firkins
Moravia
Myr
Wm. Radley
Ruth
Lake City
J. C. Hoag
Dale Hoag
Frank Griffith
Manson
Guy Nicholson
Ralph Rousseau
Estherville
Martin Revitz
Henry Staecker Sr
Bradwate
Chas, Roddell
Fred Gudarian
Gilmore City
James Green
Humboldt
M. and St. L. Changes Train Times
Agent Ed Wieland announces May 1 changes for the M and St. L trains. Northbound No. 29 arrives at 10 55 a m while southbound No. 28 arrives at 4 16 p m. This notice serves as a future reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Wieland
Mothers Day visits and Legion Auxiliary meeting reported
Melvin Thompson of Perry spent Mothers Day with family. Miss Lois Brinkman and Miss Barbara Melson visited Rolfe relatives. The Perry unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. R. E. Green's home with hostesses Mrs. Gee, Smith and Mrs. Luther Thompson. L. A. Rovers received a pink and white carnation bouquet for her birthday. Mothers Day poems were read and a Peppy Day skit was performed by Mrs. Mamet Stallcup and Mrs. A. V. Peripal. Guests included Mrs. Brown of Chicago and Mrs. W. Quigley among others. The second Auxiliary group, chaired by Mrs. P. T. D. Jones, will host mothers of World War veterans on May 21 at Mrs. Jones's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Thompson
Perry
Lois Brinkman
Barbara Melson
Morningside College
Rolfe
American Legion Auxiliary
R. E. Green
Martin Christensen
Mamet Stallcup
A.V. Peripal
Brown
Chicago
W. Quigley
RC. Grant
Bd. F. Showers
Ed Duffy
PT. D. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Polly Make-Believe stage play at Rolfe School
Miss Inez Archer directs rehearsals for Polly Make-Believe at Rolfe School auditorium on May 22. The show follows Polly and Jimmy orphans who build an make-believe orphanage, join Lassie Mack and friends, meet Mr Wattson, and end with a united, hopeful conclusion celebrating immigrant children as Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Archer
Rolfe
Polly Make-Believe
Margaret Ann Peterson
Lassie
Vera Beth Hansell Mack
Avin Richesdimmy
John Wieeman Ebenezer
Gerald Cornwell
O’toole
Beryl White
Eldon Cox Bud
Laddie DeWolf
Virginia DeVaul Buttons
Bobby Riches
Rosie
Ssepton
Melba Ader Pag
Polly
Jimmy
Pelle
Mack
Lil
Mar. Wattson
Pol
Jeil
Mr. Wattson
Buttons
Wally
Ma Wattson
Altho
Central area visitors and club program noted at school
Mr and Mrs C A Green from Eiliov visited W W Green home this week. Miss Nattie Lehnus from Ponterey spent the weekend with Rolfe relatives. Miss Ivyl Grant of Fonda visited her parents. The D M T Woman's Club hosted a program in the school with Mrs O Id Lehnus and others. Geo F L Tinney spoke Behind Prison Bars. A duet and readings followed. Refreshments by the committee. Rascall fashion hints given. An amateur contest and social planned for June 6 with entries due by May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Green
Eiliov
W. W. Green
Nattie Lehnus
Ponterey
Rolfe
Ivyl Grant
Fonda
R. C. Grant
D. M. T. Woman's Club
O. Id. Lehnus
George Struthers
Leslie Struthers
O. G. Ryen
Geo. FL Tiney
Michigan State Eave
Grant Johnson
Art Mickaleck
Dorothy Jones
Betty Anne Sheuthers
Fred Smith
Zelda Stieler
James Truelsen
Rascall
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Promotion Club
Das
Pan
Tith
D. He Collins
Hrepublican
Jens Thompson
Ray A. Crummer
Ray Johnson
J. FP. Carlson
M. J. Alexander
Jseannerie Berry
Wo EL Bollard
Emmet PP. Reid
Hubert Kapseh
Luther ‘Thompson
Vernre Peterson
C. A. Estas
Republicum
A. CG
Carmehaed PY. Fi
Vana Atstine
Tern Coymenemnge Jaa
Young Strathman
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
New County
Andersons
Soceal
Igrades
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