Girls 4 H Clubs Name County Officer Candidates
Nine girls have been selected by their clubs to be candidates for county office with Rally Day set for June. Each club may nominate one candidate who must be at least 14 and have two years of 4 H club work. Names were due by May 15 with no late entries. Each candidate has a campaign speaker coordinating the campaign. Candidates include Beulah Anderson Bellville Belles Lois Reiff Cedarettes Irene Mehl Grant Glis teners Norma Taylor Lake Lassies Gail Pascal Lincolnettes Betty Hulsebus Marshall Merrie Maids Zola McKim Powhatan Squaws Martha Seehusen Sherman Senoritas and Donna Siddall Swan Lake Everready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Beulah Anderson
Bellville Belles
Lois Reiff
Cedarettes
Irene Mehl
Grant Glisteners
Norma Taylor
Lake Lassies
Gail Pascal
Lincolnettes
Betty Hulsebus
Marshall Merrie Maids
Zola McKim
Powhat
Town Wool Growers Increase Advances on Wool Sales
The Town Sere and Wool Growers Cooperative raises advances by 5 cents per pound, to 47 cents for fine wools and 44 cents for medium grades, effective immediately. Prices reflect market rise. wool is sold to buyers visiting the Des Moines warehouse or by telephone to mills. Farmers urged to deliver after shearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sere and
M. Gien Birlingmair
Des Moines
C.C.C
Parents Honor Gary Smith at Commencement Gathering
After Friday night commencement at the high school auditorium, Mr. and Mrs. George Smith hosted guests including Ray Smith and daughters Hesberville Nels Madsen Pocahontas Vernie Farmer Moorland Donald Wilson Plover Floyd Pullen Carol Larry Mike Schmidt Tom Heathman Art Erickson Donna Rolfe. A six oclock dinner Sunday for Gary Smith included Janet Olney Donna Erickson Cletus Peters on Eddie Wilcox Jeanette Alig Russell Winkleblack Beverly Helms. The A L D club had a 1 PM lunch May 23 with 19 members, tulip decor and a white trellis centerpiece. Bess Lomen led a Bible quiz and Laura Jensen spoke on a Spring Flower Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Smith
George Smith
Gary
Ray Smith
Hesberville
Nels Madsen
Pocahontas
Vernie Farmer
Moorland
Donald Wilson
Plover
Floyd Pullen
Carol
Larry
Mike Schmidt
A.L.D. Club
Central States
Ethel Hynds
Martha Peterson
Laura Jensen
Jennie Johnson
Florence Cook
Edna Davidson
Miriam Palmer
Bess Lomen
Last Sermon Before Children’s Day At Local Church
The usual services on the coming Sabbath feature Dr. Sampson at the pulpit for the final time with this church. Children’s Day is set for June 4 and Rev. Prehn is expected June 11. The manse has undergone extensive remodeling and will be ready for the new pastor and family. The piece notes pew attendance is low but emphasizes the impact of weekly sermons and the church’s role in sharing enduring truths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sampson
Rev. Prehn
Sunday services and programs at The Lutheran Church
Pastor Fred Jacobsen invites visitors to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Confirmation and new member acceptance follow the morning service. Bible study and prayer fellowship meet Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Choir practice Thursdays at 8 p.m. Bible summer school runs daily 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. through June 2.
The Gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost Church
The Methodist Church announces 10 am worship and 11 am church school with sermon on The Gift of the Holy Spirit. Evening youth fellowship at 6 pm and class party at 7 30 pm. Vacation church school runs 1 30 to 4 through next week except Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
Arthur G. Peterson
Asbury
Watch Out for Children at Play in Local Streets
Floyd L. Link, safety director of the Motor Club of Iowa, cautions motorists to watch for children at play as youngsters are released from school and may dart into streets. He urges slow, alert driving in residential areas and suburbs to prevent tragedies from stray balls or fast play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd, L. Link
Motor Club of Iowa
Iowa
American Automobile Association
Link
Motor Club
Pilot from Emmetsburg escapes Mars flying boat crash near Honolulu
Lieut. Commander R T Jennings a former Emmetsburg resident and co pilot survived a Mars flying boat crash and fire near Honolulu, while others perished or were injured in the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
R. T.jennings
Emmetsburg
Thumb Amputated After Horse Injury Near Knoxville
Ray Clark of near Knoxville severed his thumb while hitching a horse. A loop caught his thumb, the horse jerked, and the amputation occurred just below the nail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Clark
Knoxville
Birthday Cake From Sweden Delights Armstrong Woman
Mrs George Johnson of Armstrong marked her 75th birthday with a tall 20 inch stettkaka cake sent by her sisters in Sweden. The cake was baked on a spit over an open flame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Armstrong
Sweden
Bass Season Opens June 1 At Iowa Rivers
The Iowa open bass season starts June 1 for largemouth smallmouth warmouth rock bass sunfish and bluegills with rock sturgeon and paddlefish closed. Largemouth and smallmouth have a 10 inch minimum and a daily limit of 5. warmouth rock bass sunfish and bluegills have no minimum and a 15 fish daily limit. Des Moines reports over 80 dirt speedway racers led by the national champion signed to race May 30 at the Iowa State Fair grounds oval for 3500 in cash rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa State Fair Grounds
State Fair Board
L. B. Cunningham
Garfield Gleaners 4-H Host Mother-Daughter Luncheon
The Garfield Gleaners 4-H club held a mother-daughter luncheon on Saturday May 13 at Carolyn Ives home. Eleven girls answered roll call and seven mothers plus a leader attended. Officers duties were announced and Jo Shelgren and Mary Le Nelson named as camp delegates and demonstration team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Gleaners 4-H Club
Carolyn Ives
LeRoy Nelson
Paul Brinkman
Harold Shelgren
Ed Shelgren
Fay Wax
Virgil Thorson
Arlo Ives
Jo Shelgren
Mary le Nelson
A. A. Brinkman
Paula Brinkman
Janet Shelgren
Tragic Death After Child Falls Into Farm Cistern
A three year old boy died after slipping into a 12 foot cistern on the Wirtz farm shortly after his mother helped another child, a three year old, remove a lawn mower from mud. The incident was witnessed by the boy’s two year old sister Kathy who reported to her parents that Denny was in the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irven Wirtz
Zannetta
Wirtz
Kathy
Denny
Radio Talk on Extension Work Discussed by County Director
County Extension Director BE Rosenberger will present on radio station KAYL about how Pocahontas County residents use the Extension Service. The program airs Thursday May 26 at 7 p.m. on AM or FM and invites interested adults and youths to listen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Rosenberger
KAYL
Pocahontas County
Card of Thanks for Effie Hiesel
Alexander Hiesel thanks all for help and sympathy during his wife Effie’s illness and death along with numerous floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie
Alexander Hiesel
Funeral thanks from neighbors for Mrs. A. R. Hiesel notice
The Hiesel family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for their help and thoughtfulness at the time of Mrs. A R Hiesel's funeral. Signed by John Ricklefs, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bendixen, Guy Bendixen, Emmett Bendixen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Hiesel
John Ricklefs
Lee Bendixen
Guy Bendixen
Emmett Bendixen
Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Carol M. Bruce Estate
In Pocahontas County Iowa the District Court in Probate No 3478 declares Helen Tiernan Bruce the executrix of Carol M Bruce deceased. Creditors and claimants are ordered to present and settle all debts and claims as required by law. Dated May 24 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
State of
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Carol M. Bruce
Towa
Spencer Meeting Of The Eastern Star Group
The Spencer Order of the Eastern Star invites local chapter members to a First District meeting on Monday June 5 at 8 PM in the Spencer high school auditorium. Reservations for the 6 PM dinner must be made to Esther Ragan by May 29. Rolfe chapter members will participate. meeting directed by Mrs. Mary Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
C.E.S
Spencer Order"of the Eastern Star
Esther Ragan
Rolfe
Mary Randolph
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Women’s Association
Presbyterian Church
W. Brown
Central States Club
Brinkman
P.E.O
W. F. Brinkman
Orvan Olerich
Raymond Rogers
Herman Hagedorn
Albert Schweitzer
Glyde Brinkman
Dorothy Hodgss
Y.W. Club
Lucille Taylor
Music Mothers Club
Rubel
Pocahontas County Federated Clubs
Friendly Circle Club
Lola Peterson
Mary Christensen
the Lutheran Church
Fred Jacobsen
Garfield Gleaners
Helen Tiernan Bruce
U. K
Allis Chalmers Sales and Service
Rolfe Implement Co
Mercy Hospital
Lloyd Cox
Baker
Eccles Clothing
Dale Peterson
John Onnen
Leo Fanning
Chevrolet
Garst & Thomas
Coon Rapids
R. C. Hill
Omaha
Nebr
T. L. Maitland
Representative
Monterey
Detroit
Michigan
M. Ibmi
Mill & Feed Co
Climax Hi Co
Schull Mallard
of & i
Kreal
Kantas
Pocahony Nail Farm Loan Ag
Phongacahontas
City
Electrolux Cleaners
Servis
G. F. Ries
Gilmore
Brinkman Standon
A. V. Graeber
William R. Fisher
Lawrence Kennedy
DeKalb
O. A. Jacobson
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