Social events fill Rolfe area with gatherings
Mrs. Mary Grethen hosted the Social E Club for bingo and a gift exchange. The Olive Branch of the Rebekah Lodge met with towels prepared for Mason City. Fern Kipfer’s personal shower featured blue and white decor and a rolling-pin guest book. Y.W. Club held its annual banquet at the Presbyterian church basement with a Wishing Well theme and a large new officer slate. 4-H and Rural Women Club activities included meeting notes, elections, and county health notes, plus Rolfe attendees at Pocahontas Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grethen
E. Club
Mae Pease
Ida Hoffman
Humboldt
Grethen
Rebekah Lodge
George Schonberger
Harry Thompson
Dorothy Farlow
Stuart Whitmore
Mason City
Floyd Dunn
Son
Pocahontas
Fern Kipfer
Eldridge Kipfer
Wallace Taylor
Taylor
Fern
Kay Lynn Taylor
Elaine Haaland
Florence MacVey
Teresa George
Sol Kipfer
Gilmore City
Kenneth Hansen
Lola Haberkamp
Arlis Hanan
Edna Salmonson
Cylinder
Fort Dodge
Y.W. Club
Presbyterian Church
Mothers of the Westminster Fellowship
Frances McIntire
Gary Clark
Picardy
N. A. Wilson
Helen Ann Woods
Donna Whitmore
Norma Struthers
Betty Houston
Darlene Nilges
Jeanette Winkleblack
Mesdames ViEtta Wold
Vivian Wax
Myrna Weishaar
Frances Melntire
D.M.T. Rural Women's Club
Thos. Diggs
Paul Nilges
Isabel Lavery
Emma Diggs
Grace Whitmore
Vera Lehnus
Vera Fisher
Nilges
Pocahontas County
Irene Imhoff
Secy-Treas
Rolfe
the Legion Auxiliary
John Rickless
Paul Biederman
Harold Carlson
C. B. Chapman
Robert Kelchner
Leland McIntire
Elda Moulton
Mary Weible
First Lutheran Church
Ann McIntire
Florence Frazee
Laurens
Vernice Biederman
Elden Arends
Palmer
Elden Miller
Rural club notes honor weddings and meetings in Iowa
A May meeting featured a breakfast fundraiser netting about 25 dollars and a plant sale. Alta Hewlett elected delegate to a national Federated Clubs convention in Denver. Memorial services for Emma Hewlett and Alice Klein followed. A large Amvets Auxiliary gathering planned a June meeting and a fundraiser for the American Korean Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Hewlett
Federated Clubs
Denver
Emma Hewlett
Alice Klein
Emma Molyneux
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Amvets
Kathleen Rickard Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party
Mrs. Ralph Rickard hosted May 18 for Kathleen Rickard’s fourth birthday. Seven children attended with several mothers present. Kathleen opened gifts as cake and ice cream were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rickard
Kathleen
Presbyterian Church announces church activities and registrations
Pastor Martin J. Prehn invites all to Sunday school at 10 a.m and worship at 11 a.m. Vacation church school starts Monday May 24 at 1 30 p.m. Camp registrations are requested promptly with senior high and junior high campers sending to Rev John Middents and Mr Prehn. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Martin J. Prehn
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Mr. Prehn
Vacation Bible School Opens at Alton Lutheran Church
Fifth Sunday after Easter service at 11 a.m. features Pastor Alton Christensen sermon Living One In Christ. Bible school runs May 24 to June 4 with activities for children from kindergarten through ninth grade and a June 4 picnic closing. Bible study June 26 is the last in a series. Circles of the Ladies Aid meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Lutheran Church
Alton Christensen
Circles of the Ladies Aid Meet
Mission Circle Tour Details at Church Event
Circle I at the church and Circle III at the church host meetings with Circle II led by Mrs. Laura Onnen and Circle IV with Mrs. Art Kilbourn. A mission meeting on May 26 at 8 p.m. features Miss Helen Margaret Jacob sen a Sudan field missionary who will tell her work story. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Onnen
Art Kilbourn
Helen Margaret Jacobsen
Sudan
Methodist Church Schedule Promotes Community Fellowship
The Methodist Church outlines a busy weekly program led by Pastor Arthur Peterson. Services, classes, choirs, and youth groups fill the week with a vacation church school planned for May 24 to June 4 from 9:00 to 11:15 a.m. Mrs. N A Wilson heads the school as superintendent with a capable staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
Arthur Peterson
Heart of, A. Friendly Community
Junior Hi
N. A. Wilson
Card of Thanks to Rolfe Fire Department
Mr and Mrs Clarence W Reese thank the Rolfe Fire Department for prompt response to a chimney fire at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Fire Department
Clarence W. Reese
Thanks for kindness during hospital stay in Fort Dodge
Mrs. Fred Witt expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for cards letters gifts flowers and visits during her long Mercy hospital stay in Fort Dodge and after returning home. The sincere message highlights lasting appreciation for the support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy
Worried Communist asks about unemployment checks after overthrow
A jumbled column of notes reports political slogans and home crafts. It includes a question about unemployment compensation if the government is overthrown, plus ads for hog self feeders built by Eddie Aden, cedar shingle covered, 10 by 12 and 10 by 10 models, and various home improvement items. Also there is a quip about dogs and slippers, fence supplies, paint advice, a picnic table ad, and a rustic Alaska joke by Bill Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Aden
Local family visits and birth announcements in 1964
Mr and Mrs Jack McBride and Robert of Chicago visit sister Mrs Ed Shelgren. Open houses precede Nielsen Shimon wedding in Rolfe Ottosen. Robert Thomas leaves for Parks AFB California for overseas duty. Mrs Gladys Randall of Manchester visits daughter Mrs Robert Thompson. funeral of Mrs Randall's sister in Belmont. McCulloughs announce birth of a son at Mercy Fort Dodge May 13 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McBride
Robert
Chicago
Ed Shelgren
Opal Shimon
Rolfe
H. J. Nielsen
Ottosen
Robert Thomas
Bert Thomas
Parks Aix Bage
Calif
Gladys Randall
Manchester
Robert Thompson
Harold McCullough
Fort Dodge
Mercy Hospital
MecCullough
Lial
Danny
Floyd Minkler
Plover
Lee Harmon
Lyle McCullough
Lylas
Candidacy announced for Pocahontas Clerk of District Court
Katherine Boozell of Pocahontas announces her candidacy for Clerk of District Court in Pocahontas County Iowa subject to Republican voters at the June 1964 primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Katherine Boozell
Pocahontas
E. R. Stahle
Kenneth Richardson
County Recorder seeks Democratic nomination in Pocahontas primaries
Al N Rossman of Pocahontas Iowa announces candidacy for County Recorder on the Democratic ticket in the June 7 primaries. He asks for voters’ support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Political candidacies announced for Iowa senate and house
Local notices declare candidates for state offices in Pocahontas County Iowa. Hh Guy G Butler of Rolfe seeks the 60th Senate district nomination in the June Republican primary. Earl L Chambers of Gilmore City seeks Pocahontas County State Representative nomination in the June Democratic primary. Geo C Buckwalter of Laurens also appears as a candidate pending primary voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy G. Butler
Rolfe
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Earl L. Chambers
Gilmore City
Geo. C. Buckwalter
Laurens
Pocahontas County Rep Candidate Mentioned in Primary
A brief notice references G. Donald Trenary as a candidate subject to Republican voters in Pocahontas County for the June primary, indicating active participation in the nominating contest.
Pocahontas County Officials Announce Candidacies
James W. Hudson seeks the Pocahontas County Attorney post in the 1954 Republican primary. E. R. Stahle announces candidacy for Pocahontas County Sheriff in the June primary under the Republican banner.
Clerk of Courts and Democratic Primary Campaign
James J. Idrazil seeks support in the June primaries for Clerk of Courts with Kenneth Richardson named among supporters. The message highlights the Democratic ticket and urges voter backing in the June election.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rolfe Arrow
Olive Branch
Jeannette Winkleblack
Donna Smith
McIntire
D.M.T. Livewires
Richard Lund
Ronald Ives
Jeanne Lavery
Gary Imhoff
Donald Cruickshank
Jim Triplett
Bennny Lehnus
Loel Diggs
Larry Triplett
Lund
Lyle Lund
D.M.T
County Legion Auxiliary
Woman's Club
Rolfe Woman’s Club
JSE
YiNgaay
BOYER
Rickard Hardware & Appliances
G. Fred Smith
Muriel Wilson
Lola Cornell
Daryl Wood
Marjorie Fohlin
Wood
Harold Fohlin
Stratford
Pat Wood
Mary Jo Lehman
Joe Lehman
George Yabsley
Duff Peterson
Arnold Hansen
Keith Haynes
Carl Hansen
Madge Girard
Joe Girard
Edward Struthers
Sally
Ann Wood
Myrtle Stuufe
Luther Thompson
Carroll Frandson
Lloyd Lindsey
Charlies Hansen
Bloy Wood
Johnnie Loss
Lester Ferden
Burl Butterfield
Harry Spencer
Howard Spencer
Maurice Sanden
Howard
Sandy
Dale Buck
Duff Petergon
Miss Eden Bennett
Amvets Auxiliary
Wilson
Thora Pedersen
Don Sandvig
Elmer Sandvig
J. ©. Presley
Coriana Tutt
Bessie Boyce
Dick Buck
Emmett Stallcup
Boyce
Elmer Sanding
Ralph Philp
Myrtle Stouse
V.F.W. Auxiliary
V.F.W
Lillie Simons
Town Electric Light and Power Co
Garner
Library
Wm. Mecham
E Emarker
Corpis Cristis
Pocahontas, Iowa
Studebaker
FORD
Stan's Snack Shop
Rolfe, Iowa
Kathleen Rickard
Becaues
HeeHaw News
P.S
Lester Thorson
Bill Phillips
Alaska
J. J. Grant & Son
COA Lumbermen
Freeman
Johnsonian
Endwell
Otis
Watts Clothing
al. N. Rossman
Pocahontas, Towa
G. Donald Trenary
James W. Hudson
James J. Idrazil
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