Memorial Day Service Planned for Rolfe
The American Legion and Auxiliary organize Memorial Day observances in Rolfe next Monday with a 1:00 pm start. If weather allows the event will be at the cemetery. otherwise at the schoolhouse. The program includes assembly at the Cecil Cumming tree, music, a salute, processions, prayers, Gettysburg Address, and graves decoration.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Rolfe
Cecil Cumming
C. W. Tompkins
Flanders Wield
Charlene Sandvng
Rachel Wiegman
Jean Mather
James Fay
Family Gathering At Old Monkelien Homestead
Mr and Mrs Raymond Isacson and Mr and Mrs A R Thornton attended a Sunday family gathering at the old Monkelien homestead in Grant township with about 50 clan members. It was a surprise birthday party for Mrs M L Hunt of Pocahontas and Theodore Monkelien living on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Isacson
A. R. Thornton
Monkelien
Grant Township
M. L. Hunt
Pocahontas
Theodore Monkelien
A. N. Monkelien
California
Isacson
Thornton
Flower Sale May 28 by M. E. Aid Circle 2
Circle 2 of the M. E. Aid will sell plants and flowers Saturday May 28. Advance orders will be taken by Mrs. Denzil Johnson and Mrs. Mac Nicoson. 9 2
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M. E. Aid
Denzil Johnson
Mac Nicoson
Golden Wedding Observed At Gilmore
A May 15 surprise dinner at Gilmore City honored Mr. and Mrs. John Salisbury on their golden wedding anniversary. Attendees included 22 grandchildren with 20 present, many Salisbury relatives from Ames Wilder Marmetsburg Estherville Rolfe and Des Moines. Mrs. George Salisbury was ill and could not attend.
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Mrs. Hertz
Gilmore City
John Salisbury
Charles Miller
Salisbury
Orville
Fodman
Hugh
Minneapolis
Paul Salisbury
Ames
Hobart Salisbury
Wilder, Minn
Pete Salisbury
Sally
Marmetsburg
Motherville
Roy Anderson
Terris
Joe Wood
Des Moines
Louie Krug
Jim Salisbury
West Bend
Eldon Salisbury
Joe Hertz
Grace
Rolfe
John Cole
Estherville
George Salisbury
Buy Me Wear Me Memorial Appeal for Veterans
A wartime memorial appeal urges purchase and wearing of a symbolic item on Saturday May 28 to support veterans still in need. The message emphasizes sacrifice in Flanders fields and honors those who died in service.
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Flanders Fields
Where the Rolfe Teachers Will Spend the Summer
Miss Schleuter attends summer school Cedar Falls. Miss Luce summer school Cedar Falls. Miss Maloney summer school Iowa City. Miss Hendrickson summer school likely Columbia University New York City. Others at home in Newhall Garner Schal ler Ida Grove Mallard Wadena Rolfe Blairsburg and Ida Grove. Supt Anderson at Rolfe. Mr Evans and Mr Smith have no definite plans. Plans to travel in the west.
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Schleuter
Cedar Falls
Luce
Miss Maloney
Towa City
Hendrickson
Columbia University
New York City
Miss Bradley
Newhall
Towa
Tompkins
Garner
Iowa
Miss Schaefer
Schaller
Miss Phares
Ida Grove
Miss Hood
Mallard
Miss Wilson
Tuesday Club Inducts New Officers At Luncheon
The Tuesday club elected H. F. Olerich as president N. J. Bixler as vice president G. A. Everson as secretary and J. T. Grant as treasurer at a luncheon hosted by H. F. Olerich. A McGuffey Reader program featured readings and group singing signaling a pause in activities until fall.
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H. F. Olerich
Mesdames M. D. Anderson
Marion Bruce
O. B. Fuller Jr
Lester Leserman
N. J. Bixler
G. A. Everson
J. T. Grant
McGuffey
4 H Girls Rally Set for Pocahontas County June 8
Plans announced by the county committee set June 8 as the Pocahontas county 4 H girls rally day. Mary Helen Davidson will chair registration and ushering with officers from Dover Doers Central Stars Garfield Go Getters handling committee duties. The program includes installation of new officers, a music contest and song festival, folk games and awards.
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Pocahontas County
Court House
Pocahontas
Mary Helen Davidson
Dorothy Farrel
Dover Doers
Bonita Brenigan
The
Central Stars
Lorraine Shimon
Garfield
Ellis explains how AAA corn payment is made
Pacahontas County farmers hearing from Gilbert Ellis, chair of the Pacahontas committee, that payments under the 1988 AAA program depend on acreage in the allotment, not reductions from past averages. Payments equal 10 cents per bushel times the farm’s normal yield for the allotment acreage, with 80 percent planted to qualify.
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Poethontas County
AAA
Gilbert 4. Ellis
Pacahontas
Ellis
Trinity Ladies Aid Meets at E P Lomen Home
The Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid gathered Wednesday afternoon at E. P. Lomen’s home with Rev. J. O. Wangberg leading devotions. A. Simonson, the sole living charter member, received a hydrangea for the 50th anniversary as others performed songs and readings. The next meeting is set for Mrs. Fred Kerns’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
E. P. Lomen
Ed Twigg
J. O. Wangberg
A. Simonson
Aid
Jacobsen
Landers
Ottosen
Mother O’ Mine
Evelyn Hoveland
Grayvee Thompson
Mother
Fred Kerns
Graduation Ties to Family Dates Raise Cherished Memory
Two graduates from the class of '38 recall their day through family milestones. Tstelyn Roberts marked her graduation on the 76th birthday of her grandfather, Charles Roberts, while Bernard Ferden received a nephew as a graduation gift from his sister. Julius White and two Kuna friends visited his sister Mrs. Warren Freeman before traveling to Fort Dodge to see Julius' brother Glen White.
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Tstelyn Roberts
Charles Roberts
Bernard Ferden
Julius White
Kuna
Ida
Warren Freeman
Fort Dodge
Julius
Glen White
Rolfe Red Cross Chapter Seeks Aid for China Refugees
Norman H. Davis asks Rolfe chapter to help raise funds for Chinese refugee relief. Treasurer M. W. Webb will accept donations to aid clothing feeding and housing for four months per dollar. National Red Cross targets $1,000,000 after already sending $370,000 to China.
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Norman HH. Davis
American Red Cross
Rolfe
China
Davis
M. W. Webb
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Senior Day Program Honors Class at Friday Exercises
Senior court in auditorium marked class day exercises with caps and gowns. Russell Nelson led remarks as Mary Graves earned valedictorianship. awards went to athletic captains Leo Cornwell and Virgil Cox, plus music and oratorical winners. A gift was presented to Mr Evans for damaged physics equipment.
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Russell Nelson
Ehiss
Ordero
Rolfe Hil
Mstelyn Roberts
Edwar Smith
A.B. C
George Marine
Rudy Phillips
Warner
Russell Welson
Mary Sh. Graves
Robert PT. Watts
Allen Lomen
Donald Nelson
Mar. Evans
Leo Cornwell
Virgil Cox
Perest Tutt
James Taylor
Mr. Smith
Anne Green
Norman Johnson
Miss Bradley
Miss Wilson
Robert Obrecht
Mary Beth Brinkman
Robert Shelgren
Mary Graves
Marcum
Mr. Evans
Levans
Americans Should Be Proud To Wear The Poppy
An article urges Americans to wear red poppies on Poppy Day May 28 to honor war dead and support the nation through economic troubles. It recalls World War I sacrifices, Legion and Auxiliary efforts, and the poppy as a symbol of patriotic resolve. Also notes a Garfield No. 7 picnic with 50 residents attending.
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America
S & Wating
France
Belgium
American Legion and Auxiliary
Rebirth of Iowa Peppy Industry at Des Moines VA Hospital
The Des Moines United States Veterans Administration hospital resumes a small work program in February, offering patients daily tasks that restore dignity. Sick men receive purpose through employment producing red flowers and other items, with renewed courage and relief in sleep as they earn their first checks in years.
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United States Veterans’ Administration
Des Moines
Family Guests Share Sunday Dinner at Sawyer Home
Mrs. Amosthoyd and daughter Clever, joined by Mrs. Bertha Brown of Hartley, for Sunday dinner at H. J. Sawyer residence. Mrs. Brown remained for a week's visit in her daughter's home.
Vacation Church School Begins May 31
The Methodist and Presbyterian churches unite for a vacation church school starting May 31 at the Presbyterian church. Classes range from kindergarten to upper grades with Bible study missions church history art and worship plus a daily chapel. A small registration fee covers materials, and aid available for families unable to pay. Open to all regardless of church affiliation. Bean hated Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at the Presbyterian church.
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Bean
Presbyterian Church
American Home Study Club elects officers for year
The club met at Mrs. R. Bo Mather's home as officers were chosen. New president is Mrs. J. C. Gunderson, vice president Mrs. Loren Pease, secretary Mrs. Will Howland, treasurer Mrs. J. O. Hosier, and a program featured poems, a play, and readings. Next meeting date noted with hostesses.
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The
American Home Study Club
R. Bo Mather
Denzil Johnson
A. W. Ives
J.C. Gunderson
Loren Pease
Will Howland
J. O. Hosier
A.D. Cleal
BR. BB. Pollock
Denzil Johnson, Propro Committee
C.K. Boyce
Pease
Joyce
Mallard Farmer Killed In Car Crash
Howard Kunz a 20 year old farmer from near Mallard died Monday afternoon when his car ran off the road after hitting loose gravel or a rut, striking a rock. He was not married and is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Leonard Kunz and several siblings. No witnesses to the accident.
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Howard Kunz
Mallard
Mr. Kunz
Leonard Kunz
Class of Thirty One Seniors Receives Diplomas
A Fort Dodge school marked commencement with a class of thirty one seniors receiving diplomas. The event featured a processional, musical performances, and remarks from Dan Bloaten or Fort Dodge, with authority figures presenting the graduates and a Benediction closing the ceremony.
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Clauss
Cos
Avinae
Tibet
Sandy Ates
Paradinare
Dan
State 4 H Girls Convention Set for Ames June 15 18
The state 4 H girls convention will be held in Ames June 15 to 18 with delegates from Pocahontas County and clubs across the state. Delegates include Betty Reiter Lorraine Shimen Lucille White Marjorie Beneke Mie ry Plaine Kelly Vivian Lathrop and Alma Dunn among others. Marie Foster and Winifred Bidakman will attend as rally day and contest winners with Mrs Arthur Vallehn as chairwoman and Mrs Rath Seaton EHreks as home demonstration advisor.
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Pocahontas County
D-Ep
Jiume
Ames
Betty Reiter
Central Stars
Maxine Shold
David Peterson
Marshall Mervie
Lorraine Shimen
Alis
Lucille White
Garfield Go-Getters
Marjorie Beneke
O. RB. Potee
Swan Lake Clovemeat’ Club
Miery
Rath Seaton Ehreks
Mrs Earl Fisher Dies After Months of Illness
Mrs Earl Fisher died Tuesday afternoon May 24 at her home after a several month illness. Funeral services will be at 2 o clock Friday at the home, and at the Presbyterian church car 2330 conducted by Dr WH A Sinning. A complete obituary will be published next week.
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Presbyterian Church
WH. A. Sinning
Promotion Club Today At Central States Building
Promotion club schedules a noon test at the Central States building. Members invited to promote Rolfe till community welfare. chair and committee slated to attend.
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Central States
Rolfe
Music Groups Honored at Friday State Contest
Fifty voices from the Hlale High school orchestra and glee club performed at a Sapquero event in a schoolhouse. Mothers praised the program while Miss Bradley and Miss Luce received gifts from the group as toasts were made.
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Hlalfe High Seloo
Pturtellet Club
Drone Petersen
Osiloiet
Traces Bradley
Jesse Luce
Supt. Anderson
Irene McNee
J. 2
Miss Cradley
Miss Luce
Elee Club
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C. Cumming Tree
Old Monkelien Homestead
Gilmore
Tuesday Club
Althea Beck
Springville
Carl White
Ottesen
Trinity Ladies Aid
Rolfe Red Cross
Bernice Rickless
Garfield No. 7
Vacation Church
Earl Fisher
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