Baccalaureate Service for Plover Senior Class Held
The Plover School senior class baccalaureate took place Sunday evening at the Methodist church with a full program including Prelude, Jubilate, scripture, sermon The Galilean Accent, hymns, and a benediction. Post service, local residents hosted dinner guests and a club meeting followed. Officers for next year were elected with Mrs. George Majorjowicz as president and Mrs. T. P. Comer as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Methodist Church
Jack DuBois
A. Anderson
V. A. Anderson
L. D. Boyer
Terran Church
George Majorjowicz
T. P. Comer
Raymond Henderson
W. R. Tier
C. W. Braginton
Lare Shaw
New Orleans
South
County Federated Women’s Club
School play titled Tomorrow the World performed Friday
The senior class presented Tomorrow the World before a large audience at the schoolhouse Friday evening. The cast included Patricia Frame Mary Dee McEwen Jessie Frame Virginia Anderson Frieda Eileen Henderson Michael Frame Byron Pirie Leona Richards Lois Glasco Emil Bruckner Eddie Hub bell Gretchen Miller Mary Ellen Jackson Fred Miller Robert Thomp son Mrs. Dennis Marilyn McFadden Butler Dennis Gary Pringle Tommy and others amid a community then several social and family notices follow detailing visits illnesses and gatherings across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Frame
Mary Dee McEwen
Jessie Frame
Virginia Anderson
Frieda
Eileen Henderson
Michael Frame
Byron Pirie
Leona Richards
Lois Glasco
Emil Bruckner
Eddie Hubbell
Gretchen Miller
Mary Ellen Jackson
Fred Miller
Robert Thompson
Former Resident Mrs Jim Webb Dies in Wen Bradgate
A former Pro resident Mrs Jim Webb died at her daughter's home in Wen Bradgate. She was buried in Powhatan cemetery Friday after J M McKim returned home following a visit to the Fred McKim residence. Ann Uer a Drake University student in Des Moines spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W Ter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Webb
Sapacy
Wen
Bradgate
Becker, Powhatan Cemetery
J. M. McKim
Evada
Fred McKim
Ann Uer
Drake University
Des Moines
W. + Ter
Learn a Little study club elects officers at meeting
The Learn a Little study club held its noon gathering at the Presby terian church where officers were elected for the upcoming term. Members discussed plans for future sessions and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presby
Mother's Day Luncheon Noted at Methodist Church
The W.S.C.S. hosted a Mother's Day luncheon at the Methodist church last Thursday. Following the meal Mrs. C. W. Braginton sang "The Home Land" and Mrs. Elmer Rankin of Manson gave a Mother's Day talk. Menswell Haskins of Charles City visited the Climpson home over the weekend with other guests including LeMarr Climpson and baby from West Bend Merle Boitnott and family of Ottosen and Russell Stowell and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
C. W. Braginton
Elmer Rankin
Manson
Menswell Haskins
Charles City
Frank Climpson
Florence Welch
Bernadine
John Webb
Ray
Lake City
Minn
Harry Webb
Fort Dodge
Leone Dickey
Superior
Wisc
M. Y. B. Club Meeting Hosts Weekday Afternoon
Mrs. C. W. Braginton and Mrs. W. I. Hofert hosted the M Y B club last Friday afternoon at Mrs. Hofert's home. Guests included Mrs. Elting DuBois of Detroit and Mrs. W. H. Buchanan of Laurens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Braginton
W. I. Hofert
M.Y.B. Club
Orton Iler Dinner Guests Highlight West Bend Des Moines Family
Mr and Mrs H C Orton of West Bend Jo Ann Iler of Des Moines and Mr and Mrs W R Iler were entertained at dinner Sunday in the Mervinger home The gathering brought together relatives and friends for a modest social event in the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bush
Dick Bush
B. A. Peterson
Rolfe
John Webb
Lake Park
Minn
Fred McKim
Card of Thanks and Social Notices
Card of thanks from Mrs L D Boyer expresses gratitude for flowers and cards from well wishers during hospital stay. Mrs George Sturdevant of Ruthven visited Eldo Heathman home for a few days. Mrs Fred McKim attended a hotel Pocahontas luncheon for mothers. Mr and Mrs Ben Lehnus and Carol attended Whitemore Methodist church dedication with Bishop Brashares of Des Moines as speaker. Mrs BE S Kitterman of Kingsley visited Rev and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sturdevant
Ruthven
Eldo Heathman
Fred McKim
Pine Room
Hotel Pocahontas
Pocahontas
Ben Lehnus
Carol
Whittemore Methodist Church
Bishop Brashares
Des Moines
BE. S. Kitterman
Kingsley
Local families share visits and meals across Rolfe Mallard Nevada
Sunday and weekend visits tied towns together with guests from Sioux City Cylinder Clare West Bend Nevada and Pocahontas. Families hosted dinners and attendances ranged from a class play to Fort Dodge trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Boyer
Dorothy Kitterman
Boyer
E. W. Kerns
Earl Kerns
Paul Kerns
Larry
William Goodchild
Mallard
Marjory Pirie
Sioux City
Fay Pirie
Herman Norland
Cylinder
Charles McFadden
Alva Buck
Ronnie
Clare
Harold O’neall
Frank Mulligan
Richard Buck
Rolfe
Roger Heathman
W. J. Pollock
Allen Heathman
Fort Dodge
C. R. Henderson
Mike Strong
Naomi
Geraldine Henderson
Nevada
Gerald Henderson
Ioving Wright
West Bend
I. M. McKim
Melvin Pederson
Fred McKim
J. R. Hough
Dean
Joe Hough
Rodman
A. M. Hofert
W. F. Hofert
Walter
Mary Ellen Jackson
Pocahontas
Birthday Surprise for Iarl Firkins Occurs at Home
Last Tuesday evening a group of friends celebrated Iarl Firkins birthday at his home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Meurer, Mr. and Mrs. O Neall, Mr. and Mrs. Pavik, and several others from Laurens, Rolfe, Manson, and Ruthven who visited with the Glenn Forsythe family and related households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iarl Firkins
N. J. Meurer
Harold O’neall
J. J. Pavik
C. C. Higgins
Fred Grove
Jessie Fitzgerald
May Bruner
W. H. Buchanan
Laurens
Glenn Forsythe
Fred McKim
Milton Munson
Rolfe
Harry Junkman
Manson
Mable Hendricks
Services Held For Mrs A J Webb In Will Bowen Home
Funeral services for Mrs. A J Webb were conducted at the Will Bowen home on Friday afternoon May 10 with the Rev C R Buckwalter presiding. Mrs Carroll Adams sang Abide With Me and Safe in the...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Webb
Will Bowen
Mother's Day Dinner Hosted by Van Alstines
Mr. and Mrs. David Van Alstine entertained on Mother's Day for Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Firkins of Rolfe, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wilson and Lorraine, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hilton and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. FE. C. Van Alstine and Paul and Mary Dee McKwen. The occasion marked Darlene Van Alstine's first birthday anniversary the following day. Lawrence Firkins of Emmetsburg visited during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David van Alstine
A. L. Firkins
Rolfe
Louis Wilson
Lorraine
Lawrence Hilton
Larry
FE. C. van Alstine
Paul
Mary Dee Mckwen
Darlene van Alstine
Lawrence Firkins
Emmetsburg
van Alstine
Community Picnic Set for May 17 at School Grounds
The event invites residents to a picnic on school grounds this Friday May 17. Attendees should bring sandwiches covered dish dessert and dishes for their family while drinks are provided.
American Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Presbyterian Church
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting on Friday May 24 at the Presbyterian church with hostesses Mrs May Bruner Mrs N J Meurer Mrs A R Glasco and Mrs V A Anderson. Cletus Heathman of Los Angeles California was a dinner guest last Wednesday in the Fred McKim home and left from Omaha over the weekend to return to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church
May Bruner
N. J. Meurer
A. R. Glasco
V. A. Anderson
Cletus Heathman
Los Angeles
Calif
Fred McKim
Omaha
California
Plover Methodist Church Announces May Events
Pastor L F Boyer leads a basket dinner after morning services this Sunday May 19. A church conference business meeting will follow with Dr Burgess in attendance. Bible school runs May 27 to June 7 and all parents should register children promptly.
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Plover Methodist Church
L. D. Boyer
Church Conference
Dr. Burgess
Plover Methodist
Burial for Myrtle Babbitt Webb at Powhatan
Myrtle Gertrude Babbitt Webb who was born March 27 1867 in Renwick died May 7 at her daughter’s home, age 79. She married Alfred James Webb in 1886 and had eight children. survivors include two sons and three daughters. Funeral attendees included out of town relatives from Minnesota Wisconsin and California.
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Jesus
Powhatan
Myrtle Gertrude Babbitt
Hirman
Adeline Babbitt
Renwick
Will Bowen
Alfred James Webb
John
Lake City
Minn
Harry
Fort Dodge
Rose Bowen
Bradgate
Florence Welch
Charles City
Mabel Carter
Oakland
Calif
Leona Dickey
Superior
Wisc
Kiva. Haskins
Willing Workers Meet at Plover Church
The Willing Workers of Plover Presbyterian Church will meet this Thursday with Mrs. Gerald Henderson and Mrs. Raymond Henderson as hostesses. Mrs. Lela Hilton leads devotions and Mrs. WJ Pollock gives the missionary lesson. A congregational meeting is set for May 20 at 8 to vote on the pulpit candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Presbyterian Church
W. F. Schneck
Gerald Henderson
Raymond Henderson
Lela Hilton
W. J. Pollock
Senior Class Play Presented Friday Evening at High School
The senior class staged a three act comedy titled Twix teen. Cast included Mrs Wells and Mr Wells as parents, Phyllis Seaman, Eugene Larsen, Rodney Wells aged 16, Robert Marchant, Pete Thompson 16, Ivan Andersen, Specks Howard 16, Cleland Isacson, Frances Wells 15 as an aspiring author, Marilyn Curry, Gwendolyn Todd 15, Norma Jacobson, Doris Mansfield 16, and Helen Jarvis noted for charm. (Continued on Page 7).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wells
Phyllis Seaman
Mr. Wells
Eugene Larsen
Rodney Wells
Robert Marchant
Pete Thompson
Ivan Andersen
Specks Howard
Cleland Isacson
Frances Wells
Marilyn Curry
Gwendolyn Todd
Norma Jacobson
Doris Mansfield
Charming
Helen Jarvis
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Baccalaureate
Rev. Boyer
Methodist
L. KE. Garlock
Lorraine Henderson
Duncombe
W. H. Henderson
Pfc
Leonard Henderson
Fort Lewis
Wash
Homer Osborn
Perry
Hobo Party
Karlene
Kenton Topplesheimer
Ross Patterson
Adel
Charles McS
Adzen
Walter Stone
Keith
Rembrandt
Earl Stone
Alta
Wayne Stone
Linn Grove
Glenn Lent
Storm Lake
Claude Lent
W. T. Rinehart
Havelock
Jim Jones
Merrill
R. E. Houck
Burl Houck
George Wilson
Wilson
Great Lakes
Ill
W. L. Wilson
Robert
Eileen
Janet McFadden
Lorraine Ilson
Noam Strong
Ilene Seaman
Burt
William Thompson
Wayne Thompson
Swea City
A. J. Epplesheimer
Ouse
Vormer
Entertain Club
Emmetsburg Hospital
Pauline Meredith
Waverly
Ernest Meredith
Marilyn McNadzen
Sondra
Freddie McKim
Mary Overrocker
Milford
Buckwalter
America
Rolfe Auto CO
Rolfe, Iowa
Pale
U.S. Army
City Hall
Iowa
Peterson
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