Fort Dodge Class of 1938 Graduation Night
Rev J F Hutchinson of the First Methodist Church will deliver the commencement address to thirty one graduates tonight May 19 at the school auditorium. The program includes processional music by H A Sinning and Orchestra, vocal numbers, the address, diplomas presented by LG R Davidson, and a benediction. Valedictorian Mary Graves with 94.83, salutatorian Evelyn Green 41.6, class motto We Finish To Begin, class roll listed of graduates and their names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hutchinson
First Methodist Church of
Fort Dodge
Higsie Luce
H.A
H. A
M. E. Church
St. Dodge Music
Marianina
M. D. Anderson
A . LG. R. Davidson
Board of Education
H. A. Sinning
Mary
Graves
Evelyn Green
Season opens for wall eyed pike and other inland fishes
The inland water fishing season begins May 15 with openings for wall eyed pike northern pike sand pike yellow perch sheepshead sauger pike yellow bass striped bass and silver bass. Large mouth bass small mouth bass crappies sun fish rock bass bluegills and warm mouth bass follow June 15. Daily limits vary by species with Spirit Lake East and West Okoboji and Storm Lake exempt for some limits.
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Okoboji
Storm Lake
County Auxiliary Meeting Planned in Havelock
The County Auxiliary schedules a meeting in Havelock on Tuesday to organize for the new year. Officers will be nominated and prizes awarded for the Vege and related activities.
Commencement Speaker Dr Joseph Hutchinson Heads to Fort Dodge
Dr Joseph F Hutchinson, slated as tonight's commencement speaker, hails from Virginia. An Northwestern University graduate now serving at First Church Fort Dodge, he travels from a small northwest Iowa congregation to lead the ceremony.
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Joseph F. Hutchinson
Virginia
Northwestern University
Chicago
Northwest Iowa
First Church
Fort Dodge
Memorial Day Observed in Rolfe
Rolfe plans a Memorial Day program to feature a student band with outside aid, a flag drill, and speaker James Fay of Emmetsburg. The crowd will assemble at the Cecil Cumming tree and march to the cemetery for the tribute, with a rain plan for the school auditorium.
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Rolfe
S. Arrow
James Fay
Emmetsburg
Cecil’ Cumming
State High School Baseball Finals At Manson
The Iowa state high school baseball finals open at Manson on Thursday with initial games at 1 30 p m. Friday features two more 1 30 p m contests followed by Saturday semis at 9 30 a m and the final at 2 30 p m. Eight top teams compete from over 500. The American League awards the trophy to the state winner, with WOI broadcaster Andy Woolfries confirming most games.
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Manson
Iowa
Andy Woolfries
WOI
Iowa State College
Cummins Township 4-H Club Meets at Evelyn Carlsen Home
The Up and Coming 4-H club of Cummins township held its meeting at Evelyn Carlsen's home. Fifteen members attended including two new members Martha Emery and Eileen Tuyse, with Velma Clayton as a guest. The group planned an old hens fundraiser and announced a June 1 all day meeting at Marian Daniels' residence with members bringing hens.
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Cummins Township
Evelyn Carlsen
Martha Emery
Eileen Tuyse
Velma Clayton
Marian Daniels
Laurens Editor Moves to Strawberry Point Publisher Role
Paul Lindemeyer and his family will move from Laurens to Strawberry Point Iowa on June 1. He will become publisher of the Clayton County Press Journal after 18 months as editor of the Laurens Sun. Subscribe for The Arrow now.
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Laurens
Strawberry Point
Paul Lindemeyer
Iowa
Lindemeyer
Clayton County Press-Journal
Laurens Sun
Program for F B Achievement Day Completed
May 25 at Ridotto east of Havelock features group singing led by county music chair Mrs Wilbert Hawke 4 H speaks by Mary Helen Davidson and a schedule including reports 100 percent leaders and a panel on what home projects bring to rural women with a preview of the 1989 project by Ruth Seaton Hicks.
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Ridotto
Havelock
Wilbert Hawke
Bureau
Olerich
E. J. Schmuecker
Mary Helen Davidson
Marshall Country Line
Marshall Township
Pocahontas
H. F. Olerich
Francis Johnson
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Lillian Lewis
Flower Sale May 28 by M. E. Aid Circle 2
Circle 2 of the M. E. Aid will hold a plant and flower sale on Saturday May 28. Advance orders can be placed with Mrs. Denzil Johnson and Mrs. Mac Nelson from 9 to 2.
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M. E. Aid
Denzil Johnson
Mac Nicoson
Fire in Popcorn Stand Damages Building
Firefighters were called to Art Lighter's popcorn building Monday evening to extinguish a blaze in a popcorn machine. Gasoline and chemicals were used to control the fire. The machine was ruined and the interior slightly damaged. Art Lighter was inside but escaped injury.
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Art Lighter
Art
Missionary Society Elects Officers for Year
The M. E. Missionary Society met at the Grant Johnson home with several hostesses and devotions led by Mrs. Grant Johnson. Reports from the Eagle Grove district convention were given by Emma Day, John Roberts, B. A. Kerns, and Geo. Ivey. Zelda Snyder was elected president with a slate of officers including W. R. Rogers as 1st VP and Alta Hewlett as 2nd VP.
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The
Methodist Missionary Society
Grant Johnson
Mesdames Schnng
J. A. Johnson
Hopsie Forsythe
Eagle Grove
Emma Day
John Roberts
B. A. Kerns
Geo. Ivey
Ivey
Zelda Snyder
W. R. Rogers
Alta Hewlett
H. L. Sawyer
C. P. Lathrop
G. B. Palmer
J. C. Gunderson
Paving Started On No 10 West Of Havelock
Paving on No 10 east of Havelock began but slowed by rain. From the junction of Nos 10 and 17 the slab will run five miles west. Culverts and bridges work finished last week. About ninety men are employed. Mrs Minnie Jarvis is regaining strength after a flu illness keeping her in bed several days.
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Havelock
Minnie Jarvis
Farm Bureau President to Speak at Pocahontas Achievement Day
Francis Johnson, president of the State Farm Bureau, will speak on the Pocahontas County achievement day program at the Ridotto near Havelock on May 25. This marks his first county appearance since becoming state head three years ago. Johnson, former Dickinson County representative and Farm Bureau legislative envoy, promotes both national and state farm legislation. He currently farms near Terris and aims his message at farm men and home project women.
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Francis Johnson
State Farm Bureau
Pocahontas County
Ridotto
Havelock
Mr. Johnson
Farm Bureau
Johnson
Dickinson County
Terris
1939 Stars to Meet 1938 Quintet in Gym Friday
The 1938 basketball team members graduate and will play the likely 1939 lineup Friday night at 7 45 in the school gym. Cornwell faces Rudolfson in a marquee matchup as action stays brisk. Between halves, local film reels from Rolfe-Diagonal and the athletic banquet will entertain. Bill Brinkman underwent appendectomy Tuesday at Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge.
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Leo Cornwell
Rudolfson
Cornwell
Iowa News Service
Rolfe
Promotion Club Learns About U S Air Mail
The Promotion club heard Post master A M Simonson describe the air mail service at a noon meeting in the Central States room. M D Anderson chaired, a luncheon opened the session, committees reported, and a Memorial Day business closure resolution was passed. A library and city offices project for Rolfe was set in motion with Dr L Gunderson leading the committee. N J Bixler to chair next meeting May 26.
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A. M. Simonson
Air Mail Service
Central States Room
M. D. Anderson
Rolfe
L. Gunderson
N. J. Bixler
Poppy Day Observed by Cecil Cumming Unit in Rolfe
The Cecil Cumming unit of the American Legion Auxiliary plans Poppy Day on May 28 with Mrs. C S Chapman as unit president and Mrs. R B Pollock leading the committee. Volunteers will distribute memorial poppies citywide to honor World War I dead and aid disabled veterans and families.
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Cecil Cumming
American Legion Auxilliary
C. S. Chapman
R. B. Pollock
United States
American Legion Auxiliary
Women of the American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion and Auxiliary
Rolfe
Republican Caucus Planned in Clinton Township Legion
A Republican caucus for Clinton township will be held in the Legion building on Friday May 20 starting at eight o clock p m. T D Jones Committeeman Mrs J R McIntire Committeewoman.
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Clinton Township
Legion Building
T. D. Jones
J. R. McIntire
Senior Class Play Pleases Audience at School Auditorium
The senior class presented their play Big Hearted Herbert to a full house last Friday. Lead roles were Mary Beth Brinkman Joy Atherton Mary Von Ives Albert Rudolfson Allan Lomen Garth Stoufe Evelyn Green. Others Mary Jane Hunter Gerald Graeber Robert Shelgren Irene Petersen Bernard Ferden Lorraine Shimon also showed talent with coaching. Between acts the crowd enjoyed movies a musical specialty and a style show.
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Herbert
Mary Beth Brinkman
Joy Atherton
Mary von Ives
Albert Rudolfson
Allan Lomen
Garth Stoufe
Evelyn Green
Mary Jane Hunter
Gerald Graeber
Robert Shelgren
Irene Petersen
Bernard Ferden
Lorraine Shimon
Memorial Day Band Rehearsal at Schoolhouse
A band rehearsal will be held at the schoolhouse next Tuesday evening May 24 at 8 o'clock to prepare Memorial Day musical numbers. The rehearsal is organized by the committee and all band musicians are urged to attend.
Sorosis Club Elects Officers At Thursday Meeting
Sorosis club met at Mrs. August Brinkman’s home. Mrs. T. D. Jones led a quiz and Mrs. Luther Thompson reviewed the book Four Hundred Million Customers. Officers chosen include President Mrs. Bert Peterson and Vice President Mrs. M. W. Webb with Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Robert Hunter.
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Sorosis Club
August Brinkman
T. D., Jones
Luther Thompson
China
Bert Peterson
M. W. Webb
Robert Hunter
Des Moines Township High Honors 1987 88 Graduates
The Des Moines township consolidated school closed May 13 with graduation for six high school seniors: Divonna Vaughn valedictorian and James Leith salutatorian. Eighth grade grads included Dale Hewlett as valedictorian and Meraim Ripperger as salutatorian. Baccalaureate May 8 featured Rev. J. C. Wangberg. Awards were given May 18 by Supt. Jennings for scholastic, athletic, citizenship, and home economics achievements. A high school picnic followed at Twin Lakes and an honor roll lists many students.
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Des Moines
J. A. Dunn
Sioux City
Divonna Vaughn
Marion Ryen
Lee Carlton
Bernard Sanden
James Leith
Warren Christensen
Dale Hewlett
Meraim Ripperger
Junior Peterson
Grace Hertz
Richard Sanden
Supt. Jennings
Marjorie Peterson
Loren Thompson
Maxine Spencer
Chas. Roberts
Henrietta Kauffman
Glen Majorowicz
Ella Beth Truelson
Jean Johansen
Shirley Fisher
Agnes Thompson
Arnold Zeman
Reta Zeman
Marvin Zeman
Lois Ann Truelson
Donna Capesius
Genevieve Majorowicz
Richard Zeman
Bruce Fisher
Betty Lehnus
Garfield Go-Getter girls entertain mothers luncheon
The Garfield Go-Getter girls hosted a one o clock luncheon May 14 at Beverly DeWolf’s home for 30 girls and guests. Members performed tributes to leader Mrs Arlo Ives and her new daughter Carolyn Jane, with talks on etiquette and mother daughter relationships. Lorraine Shimon was chosen to represent the club at the Ames state convention in June. next meeting set for Grace Vining’s home on June 2.
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Beverly DeWolf
Arlo Ives
Carolyn Jane
Winifred Brinkman
Canned Food Week Declared in Iowa by Governor Kraschel
Governor Kraschel proclaims a week honoring Iowa canned foods and the $10 million industry. He urges residents to buy and eat Iowa produced canned foods to support agriculture and workers. Virgil Hancher visited his mother in Rolfe after attending Governor's Day in Iowa City.
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Iowa
Nelson G. Kraschel
Kraschel
Virgil Hancher
Chicago
M. P. Hancher
Iowa City
Rolfe
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Otto
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Franklyn Short
Edgar Smith
Calvin Stoner
Robert Wrattn
Helen Christensen
Mary Graves
Viola Johnson
Gladys Onnen
Arlene Peterson
Estelyn Roberts
Irene Petersen Lorraine Shimon
Tone Smith
Cummins
M. E. Missionary Society
Achievement
Bill Brinkman
Lutheran
U. S
AIR Mail
France
Belgium
Rev
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Times
Twin Lakes
Garfield Go-Getters
Mothers
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