Engagement announced for Patricia Ann Ray and Ramon Carlson
Mr and Mrs L G Ray of Troy announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Patricia Ann of Hollywood California to Corporal Ramon Francis Carlson US Marines. The wedding is set for Friday evening June 24 at St Peters Lutheran Santa Ana California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Ray
Troy, Q
Patricia Ann
Hollywood
Calif
Cpl
Ramon Francis Carlson
U. S. Marines
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Santa Ana
Ramon
Harold Carlson
Rolfe High School
Sioux City
Marine Corps
Marine Air Corps
Marines
Towa
Rural Women Plan 1955 Extension Program
Rural women will organize the home economies extension program for 1955. The Rural Women’s Committee will meet Friday afternoon January 27 in the Farm Bureau basement to plan activities and propose groups to organize for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas Court
Poppies Remembering Fallen Across Wars Worldwide
The passage reflects on the symbolism of the poppy as a universal remembrance of soldiers who died in World War I and II. It notes its growth on graves in France, Holland, Italy, Alaska, and beyond, and praises the poppy as a sign of sacrifice and hope. It mentions the American Legion Auxiliary selling poppies made by disabled veterans and urges reverence for those who risked their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Holland
Italy
Alaska
White
American Legion Auxiliary
Winter Work of Men Crafting Little Red Flowers
Men spend winters fashioning the little red flowers giving them a sense of creation and usefulness. Some realize fingers can do more than clench into impotent fists or lie at their side.
Boy Scouts Attend Mass Outing Near Boone
Scoutmaster D J Spencer and Assistant Scoutmaster Eldon Cox led four scouts Jimmy Wilson Bob Ranney Forrest Struthers and Steven Accurso on a mass outing with 675 Scouts and 92 leaders at Spring Lake near Boone. The Rolfe group will join an outing at Gotten Park Humboldt May 29 and plan a house to house broom sale to fund equipment purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Spencer
Eldon Cox
Jimmy Wilson
Bob Ranney
Forrest Struthers
Steven Accurso
Spring Lake
Boone
Rolfe
Gotteh Park
Humboldt
Mason Nuptials Highlight Village Wedding Roles
Joye Mason and Gerald Mason wed with a wedding party including maid of honor Miss Ann Wil Names friends and relatives in matching white carnation boutonnieres. Bridesmaids wore identical dresses Judith Lynn Lussow carried petals and ring bearer Michael Sodary aided with a lace pillow. They honeymooned in Ohio and West Virginia and now reside in River Forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Wil- Names
Gerald Mason
Robert Leonard
Richard Heron
Ray Newton
Lynn Lussow
Ide
Michael Sodary
Willey
Jennie Haneen
Rolfe Area Couple Celebrates Wedding and Careers
Joye, a Proviso High School graduate, now works at Northern Illinois Gas in DeKalb. Arthur, a veteran returning from Germany, has joined Beckman Construction in York Center. The couple and their Rolfe connections, extended family, and multiple bridal showers highlight a local community celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joye
Proviso High School
Maywood
Northern Illinois Gas Company
Arthur
Armed Forces
Germany
Beckman Construction Company
York Center
Rolfe
Rolfe School
Chris Mason
Jennie Hansen
Gerald Mason
Clovis
N. M
Bennie Hilton
Alic Herriott
Gerald Herriott
Des Moines
Robert Leonard
Arah Leonard
Michael Sodaro
James Prasier
Gages Lake
Godfrey Nelson
Emmington
George Frame
Joliet
Gene Hamilton
South Bend
Ind
Ed. Czapek
Park Forest
Pocahontas News installs junior court officers
Carol Schott was installed as chief ranger of the junior court of the Women s Catholic Order of Foresters at Mrs. M. H. Hammes home. Other officers installed include Sue O'Brien view chief ranger Jean Ann Wilson secretary treasurer and others. Dr Joseph F Schoofs attended a seminar sponsored by the Optometric Extension Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Schott
Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters
M. H. Hammes
Sue O'Brien
Jean Ann Wilson
Mary Ann Sefeik
Sentinel
Sally Ann Sefeik
Inside Sentinel
Carol Mucting
Margaret Ryan
Verlene Gilleland
Elmirs Schott
Optometrist Dr Ed Richardson Speaks on Reading Load
The Wahkonsa hotel Fort Dodge hosted Dr Ed Mund Richardson a Hollywood optometrist and OEP study group director He discussed modern techniques and how optometry addresses the growing reading demands on schoolchildren over the past 25 years. He explained the visual process and its impact on reading speed and work efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahkonsa Hotel
Fort Dodge
Edmund F. Richardson
Hollywood
Calif
OEP
Richardson
Plas Sc
Piva
Catholic High School
Louis Pauisse
Randy
Gail
Paulson
Marie
Merce Hosp
Mark
Louises
St. Joseph's
Dar i
F. Joseph
Conservation Officer Exam Scheduled
A preliminary state conservation officer exam will be held on June 20 in the Capitol Building. The Conservation Commission announced the schedule and invites qualified applicants to apply for the conservation officer positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho Bers
Maines
Des Moines Conservation Commission Exam Notice
Des Moines area Conservation Commission invites applications by June 8 to Des Moines East th and Court. Obtain forms from Commission offices. Successful prelim passers may attend Conservation Officer School at Camp Dodge. Tests will cover fish and game officers park and forest officers and wildlife patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Commission
Eastth
Court
Des Moines
Commission
Conservation Officer School
Camp Dodge
Transcribed Strange Church Notice From Period Page
Fragmentary OCR text from a church notice on a historic page shows garbled names and dates. The readable bits reference a church and a time but lack clear actions or details for a complete event summary.
Untitled clipping with unclear legible content
Fragmented OCR text reveals no coherent events or identifiable names, places, or dates. The readable fragments mention a church and children but lack actionable details to form a factual summary.
St Pauls Tatheran Church Weekly Calendar
Mission study and recreation outline a two week school schedule. Deacons meet Monday at 8 p.m. Aid circles meet Wednesday Circle 1 at the church Circle 2 with Mrs Marvel Sanding Circle 3 with Mrs Roger Ives Circle 4 at the church. Thursday Senior Choir practice 8 p.m. Saturday Confirmants 9 30 a m Junior Choir 3 p.m. You are always welcome at St Pauls Tatheran Church.
Methodist Church Schedule Bulletin From Quarry District
The document notes church activities led by Pastor Quarry including Vacation Church School sessions May 30, nightly worship, and a Quarterly Conference next month. It urges members with reports for preparation and attendance at morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toovieek
al Chil Sha
Missionary Offering Sought for Ballou Day Nursery
Daily missionary offerings will be received to support the Ballou Day Nursery of Sioux City. The fund aims to sustain the nursery’s work and services for children in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballou Day Nursery
Sioux City
Thanks for cards flowers and visits from Rolfe IA neighbors
Wayne Forry of Rolfe Iowa thanks friends and neighbors for cards flowers and help with farm work during his hospital stay expressing gratitude for the support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Forry
Rolfe Ia
Hospital thanks from Mrs Papenfuhs in Iowa City
Mrs. William Papenfuhs expresses gratitude for cards and gifts received during her hospital stay in Iowa City, noting they were deeply appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
William Papenfuhs
Card of Thanks from Mrs Rickard
A note expresses gratitude for cards and gifts received during a hospital stay and after returning home. The message thanks everyone for their support and care.
Thank You Note From George Becekord
A hospital stay followed by a warm home return prompts George Becekord to thank friends and relatives for cards flowers and gifts received during illness and after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Becekord
Thanks for sympathy and support in our sorrow
Mrs. Jane Ralph and family express thanks to everyone who offered sympathy or help during their recent sorrow noting appreciation for the service floral offerings and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Ralph
Thank You Note From Hospital Visitor
Leslie Struthers thanks friends for cards calls and gifts while hospitalized and says she hopes to see everyone soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Struthers
Septic Tank Cleaner claims quick relief for clogged drains
An advertisement touts a Septic Tank Cleaner and Drain Opener that allegedly clears roots, rags, paper and organic matter from drainage lines. It promises low cost and fast results with a direct call to action.
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Joye Mason
Ohio
West Virginia
River Forest
Stanbac
Ashi
Electrolux
Electrolux Cleaners
Royal
General Electric
Universal
Eureaka
White Rotary
Brothers
Swing Needle
Anker
Adler
Pfaff
Phoneix
Morse
Necchi
Elna
Kruel Sewing Machine & Appliance Center
Pocahontas, Iowa
Kay Hollister
Eunice Lussow
Bonnie Gorr
Ann Williams
Avah Leonard
Carolyn Lyonard
Pocahontas News
John Deere
M.M
Sane
Trsssyterean
Tae Bieeitead
the Lutheran Church
Seatemsin
Figetos
Sehosl
Chiigren
Chilcren
Tata Ours
the Methodist Church
OO. Mo Me Quarry
Thoaraco
Relfe State Bank
Plymouth
Buick
Plymouths
Gilmore City
Rickard’s Hardware & Appliances
Pocahontas
Ford
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