Mrs Anna Pollock Talks at Woman's Club Luncheon
Havelock Woman's Club marked Mother's Day with a one o'clock luncheon at the Methodist church. The three course meal featured lilac decor, violet corsages, and a program headlined by Anna Pollock of Plover with local and out of town guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Pollock
Woman’s Club
Havelock
Havelock Woman’s Club
Wilna DeVaul
George Waters
Will Smith
Will Nowack
Will Fowler
George Speer
Flarold Crowell
Mary Boysen
Byron Lathrop
Virginia Oertley
Lowell Hartsock
Plover
South
J. A. Boysen
Canon City
Colorado
Chas. Pohl
C. P. Lathrop
Rolfe
Hattie Wilson
Pocahontas
George Gehrt
D. O. Hartsock
Mallard
Graduation trip and hospital news among Des Moines visitors
Mr and Mrs George Waters and others attended Mercy hospital graduation at St Ambrose cathedral Des Moines. Myr Waters graduates and heads to St Bernard's in Council Bluffs for a three month course. The group also toured Fort Des Moines and saw Francis Schott on furlough. Elmer Sandvig visited Henry Gruver after Mrs Gruver suffered a stroke and worsened, with Mrs Sandvig staying to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Waters
Russell
Marjorie Davis
Doris Jacobson
Francis Schott
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
St. Ambrose Cathedral
Myr] Waters
Council Bluffs
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Fort Des Moines
Elmer Sandvig
Rolfe
Henry Gruver
Long obituary note and community notices from Laurens area
The item records birth, marriage, and death details for Louise Trimble Emory Kirby of Oakwood and Emmetsburg, plus family survivors and funeral arrangements in Laurens. It also lists local social notes including resignations, visits, church events, and a Navy missing note for John Reimer’s son Jack on Langley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Kirby
Louise Trimble
Oakwood Township
Vermillion County
Illinois
Charlotte
Charles Trimble
Penfield
Pocahontas County
Laurens and
Havelock
Emmetsburg
George Speer
Homer Gentry
Earl Sandy
Joe Lineman
Frank Kirby
Chester Speer
Klemme
Sugar ration book registrations at local school
861 residents of Havelock and surrounding community registered for sugar ration books at the school on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 9. Volunteers aided the school staff in this efficient effort. Nearby families and relatives joined in social visits and weekend activities across Jackson Mallard Orange City Plover and Emmetsburg with several gatherings and illnesses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ient
Havelock
Havelock H S Baseball Loses and Wins at Tournament
Havelock high school beat Pocahontas 12 0 in a tournament game and then lost 2 1 to Palmer the following day. Also notes Mrs Joyce Hopkins and her children moved from the Stiller residence to Lake View for schooling and defense work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S
Havelock High School
Pocahontas
Palmer
Joyce Hopkins
Stiller
Lake View
Hoffman
Legion Auxiliary Honors World War Mothers at Maltzahn Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Lena Maltzahn’s home Monday evening to honor World War I mothers. Gold Star mother Mrs. J. H. Eno was honored and Mrs. John Reimer earned double honors as her son Jack served in World War I and later joined the U.S. Navy aboard the Langley during Pearl Harbor. Pots of plants were given to guests and lunch followed, served by Mrs. Maltzahn and Mrs. Marguerite Hilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lena Maltzahn
J. H. Eno
John Reimer
Jack
U.S. Navy
Langley
Pearl Harbor
Maitzahn
Marguerite Hilton
Downey couple visits at J L Hunt home
The Stoners of Downey California spent the weekend at the J L Hunt residence. Havelock lost to Rossie 4 2 in the league opener at Rossie. Martha Hersucher hosted an open house birthday observance with many friends and refreshments. Walter Baedke Jr departed Friday for military service at a farewell party hosted by Mr and Mrs Klein with several families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Stoner
Downey
California
J. L. Hunt
Havelock
Rossie
Martha Herscher
John Klein
Walter Baedke, Jr
Baedke
Earl Young
Rolfe
Dale Cole
Mary Ann
Richards
Fred Klein
Ray Truelson
Havelock Methodist Church Announces Services and Graduates
Havelock Methodist Church led by Pastor John Drake Wolcott invites worshipers to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m. The bulletin congratulates Havelock High School graduates and promotes next Sunday's I Am an American Day with a call to reflect on American opportunities. A national anthem and related songs will be sung.
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Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake Wolcott
Havelock High School
America
Storage bins to be shipped for wheat storage in Pocahontas
Pocahontas county AAA committee tallies steel bins to dismantle and ship south for wheat storage. about 400 bins are planned. Since last fall about 850000 bushels of corn have been removed, much fed or shipped for lend lease and alcohol. Limestone delivery to county farmers has begun, with roughly 4500 tons ordered.
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Pocahontas County
Relatives Honor Harrolds On 35th Anniversary in Pocahontas
A large group of relatives surprised Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Harrold at their Pocahontas home for their thirty fifth wedding anniversary. Don Krebs of Clare baked the pink and white cake. Present were numerous Harrold and Flaherty family members from Pocahontas Fort Dodge Emmetsburg and West Bend along with visiting relatives from Clare Spencer Des Moines and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
P. J. Harrold
Don Krebs
Clare
Harrold
Tom Harrold
Berniece
Kathryn
Palmer
Roy Olson
Ray Beck
Lawrence Flaherty
Nancy
Charles
Mary Flaherty
Rose
Genevieve Forey
Carl Hood
Donald Krebs
Karen Ann
Bill Krebs
Marlys
Ben Hood
Joe McLaughlin
Vincent
Frances
Loretta McLaughlin
Fonda
W. V. Smith
Clem
Harriet
Stratford
Miles Mahen
Margaret
Monica
Emmetsburg
Tom Kelly
Loyola
Jimmie Kelly
Anna Brady
Fort Dodge
Eugene
Ann
Richard
Jerome Forey
West Bend
U.S. Navy
Norfolk, Va
Adrain
U.S. Army
Fort Manson
California
Clement
Los Angeles
Francis
Raymond
Mary Catherine
Dale
Dan
Karen Ann Krebs
Jon Pat Harrold
Sacred Heart School P T A elects new officers
Officers for the Sacred Heart school Parent-Teachers association were elected at the last meeting of the year. President is Mrs. Clarence Groff, vice president Mrs. George Mileschik, secretary Mrs. Adolph Koebele, and treasurer Mrs. J. B. Pattee. Current president is Mrs. T. M. Shimon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Parent-Teachers Association of the Sacred Heart
Clarence Groff
George Mileschik
Adolph Koebele
J. B. Pattee
T. M. Shimon
Miss Lavon Allen Weds Vernon Chandler in Knoxville
Miss Lavon Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs R R Allen of Pocahontas married Vernon Chandler son of Mr and Mrs W F Chandler of Des Moines in the Catholic church rectory Knoxville at 9 AM Rev Father Garrety officiated Attendant Miss Ione Kopriva of Pocahontas and Joseph Dudna of Des Moines The couple will reside in Knoxville Mrs Chandler is a Sacred Heart High School graduate and former Commercial State Bank employee Mr Chandler recently joined a Knoxville jewelry firm after leaving Helzberg Jewelry Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavon Allen
R. R. Allen
Pocahontas
Vernon Chandler
Knoxville
W. F. Chandler
Des Moines
Garrety
Ione Kopriva
Joseph Dudna
Chandler
Sacred Heart High School
A.I.B
Commercial State Bank
Helzberg Jewelry
Knoxville Jewelry
Pocahontas High Plans May Play With Cast List
The Pocahontas senior class selects Here Comes the Prince a three act farce to be staged in the school auditorium on Friday May 22 at 8 p m directed by Miss Phyllis Barnes. Student director is Donald DeWall with a large cast led by Terry Jim Severson Joan Ruth Lieb Carol Marian Nelson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas High School
Phyllis Barnes
Terry
Jim Severson
Joan
Ruth Lieb
Carol
Marian Nelson
Professor Chipper
Jack Mell
Grannie
Arlene Alberts
Golden Hour Club Hosts Plant Exchange Meeting
The Golden Hour club met last Thursday with Mrs. Adolph Koebele hosting and non members Mrs. Mary Hronek Mrs. Myles Ollinger and Mrs. Robert Reiter in attendance. After the regular meeting a plant exchange and 500 were played with Defense stamps awarded to Mrs. J V Poduska Mrs. Myles Ollinger and Mrs. Charles Nieman. A luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Koebele
Mary Hronek
Myles Ollinger
Robert Reiter
J.V. Poduska
Charles Nieman
Pomeroy Wins Sectional. Advances After 7-2 Victory
Pomeroy high school tops Laurens 7 to 2 to capture the sectional baseball tourney and advance to the district rounds. Earlier, Pomeroy crushed Albert City 16 to 0. Laurens beat Plaver 18 to 0 in a no hit game with Mackie striking out 9. Manson beat Palmer 7 to 3. Havelock shut out Pocahontas 12 to 0. semis saw Pomeroy beat Havelock 2 to 1 behind Kleen’s 2 hit effort while Laurens edged Manson 3 to 2. Non sports notes report a district vocational ag dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs S L Dunn, with teachers from Spencer, Emmetsburg and Estherville, and contract club prizes won by Mrs Will Shimon and Mrs M H Hammes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy High School
Laurens
Pomeroy
Albert City
Plaver
Mackie
Grand
Manson
Palmer
Walden
Havelock
Pocahontas
Kleen
Wi-Hub Club Honors Francis Schott With Farewell Gather
In honor of Francis Schott who left Friday for the army the Wi-Hub club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Myles Ollinger Other guests Wilfred Eberle and Miss Bernice Weishaar won the prizes at cards Lawrence Seifried and Mrs Marian Hoffert received consolation awards Refreshments were served and Mr Schott was presented with a gift Wednesday Mr and Mrs George Schott hosted a dinner at their home in courtesy to Francis Schott his brother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Schott
Wi-Hub Club
Myles Ollinger
Wilfred Eberle
Bernice Weishaar
Lawrence Seifried
Marian Hoffert
Mr. Schott
George Schott
Peters Welcome Daughter Born May Fifth
Mr and Mrs Anton Peters are the parents of a daughter born May 5. Priscilla club members and husbands enjoyed a dinner at Town Pump cafe Sunday evening and a contract game at the Mackovets home. High score prizes went to Mrs T M Shimon and J B Pattee. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Mackovets and Mr and Mrs E R Donohoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Peters
Priscilla Club
Town Pump Cafe
Anton Mackovets
T. M. Shimon
J. B. Pattee
Mackovets
E. R. Donohoe
Mrs Hough Honored At San Jose Social Gatherings
Mrs Hough newly arrived from Hawaii after accompanying her husband a U S Army officer to San Jose Calif residents welcomed her with visits by Senator and Mrs Shaw and other guests including Mrs Dewey Lynch and the Frank Shaw family. An informal coffee hour featured Mrs Hough recounting her Pearl Harbor experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Hough
Isabelle Ralston
U.S
Hawaii
United States Army
San Jose
Calif
Hough
Clair Dewey
Washington
Shaw
Mae Lynch
Frank Shaw
George Shors
L. T. Flaherty
F. M. Hudson
S. H. Brokaw
Phoenix Club
Lucille Ralston
Pearl Harbor
Raid on Jay bases ends in safe recovery of crews
Brig. Gen. Ralph Royce led a 4000 mile bomber raid in the Philippines. Twelve U S planes returned safely to Australia and the crew of one lost plane was saved. A lengthy contortion of local social notes follows about visitors and 4 H club activities including nominations and talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Royce
Jay
Philippines
U.S
Australia
Sudden disappearance of tarter snakes in Iowa areas
Reports say tarter snakes appeared in Iowa then vanished with no explanation. A number were found in a ditch in front of Mrs. Jennie Hildreth’s Summerset home and 26 were killed by neighbors who arrived at the scene. Reference to Hudson at the state university during World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jennie Hildreth
Summerset
Hudson
The
State University
Local families visit and host dinner in Sac City area
Mrs Darrel Schultz and her daughter from Sac City along with Mrs Mollie Albrecht and Mrs Fred Stumpf and their daughters from Rockwell City visited Friday morning at C J Albrecht’s home. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Albrecht hosted a dinner for invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Stelpflug
Corpus Christi
Texas
Ed Musser
Leo Collins
Musser
Collings
Stelpflug
Charles Nieman
Mary Monaghan
J. F. O’brien
Elizabeth Wolfe
D. C. Hood
John Devyanney
Blanden
Anna Fitzgerald
United States Marines
Des Moines
San Diego
Calif
Harry Brown
Harriet Brown
Estherville
Darrel Schultz
Sac City
Mollie Albrecht
Fred Stumpf
Rockwell City
C. J. Albrecht
Mrs. Albrecht
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Myr Waters Graduates
Marietta Rees
J. T. Hendricks
Sheldon
Lory van Horsen
Mayme Daugherty
Jane Pence
Amanda Herson
C. L. Cornwell
George Sylviey
Allen Meier
Fred Meier
Spencer
Vivian Lathrop
Capital City Commercial College
Rex Coyle
Stover
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Canyon City
Carl Barth
Charles Mann
J. C. Barth
Arnold Barth
Navy
Wayne Philp
Jackson
Minnesota
Charles Philp
Jake Wagner
Frank Johnson
Ida Johnson
Graydon Freeburg
Dayton
John Nordstron
Russell Kraai
Kraai
Orange City
Henry Buck
Richard Buck
Marjorie Ann
Amanda Hersom
Eldon Buck
Melvin Buck
Fred Hoffert
Raymond Knittel
John Reimers
Dorthea
Lester Goodchild
Ray Grover
Joe Edge
Mrs. Harrold
Elen Carey
Will Shimon
J. Drobney
DeLoss
Drobney
Roger
John Clampitt
Grace Strathman
Robert Charlesworth
F. J. Strathman
Rose Lampe
Algona
Marie Lampe
Mason City
Jack Lampe
J. H. Lampe
Golden Hour Club
S. L. Dunn
Lindeman
Dunn
Eight Contract Club
J. W. Bartosh
H. B. Bike
M. H. Hammes
Mrs. Hough
Milch Olberding
Myrthe Nickelson
Marian Dani
Mildred Otberd
Jolliffe
Bud Carlsen
Thelma
Vera Jolliffe
Alice Lathrop
Gordon Vial
McLain
McCartan
Dorothy Lathrop
Mae Logan
Edna Wilson
Marda Aden
Avonell Hawk
Mary Wilson
Phonograh
Jeanne Barth
Enda Wilson
All Foods
B & B Dairy
McCormick-Deering
Brogotti Implement. Co
Moore
J. E. Rickard & Sons
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