Pocahontas Holds Commencement and Local Committees
Dr. Donald F. Howard gave the Pocahontas commencement address on May 21. Diplomas were awarded to Bonnie Anderson, Janice Anderson, Marjorie Becker, LaRue Burns, Cleo Brent, Lorna Chipperfield, Sandra Frevert, Donald McGary, Jerome Halder, Susan Home, Marian Hudek, Alice Johnson, Marlene Klocko, Mae Moulton, Curtis Olson, Robert Pascal, Verna Peters, Mina Kay Plantz, Beverly Saylor, Joseph Wedemann, Donald Whistler, Thomas Whitfield, Robert Winegarden, and Jane Woodin. Curtis Olson was valedictorian, Bonnie Anderson salutatorian. Verna Peters received citizenship, Frevert and Olson Danforth awards. Douglas Almquist will represent the school at Boys State. Eighth grade citizenship awards went to Loni Richardson and Craig Brent. Various local officers and Auxiliary leaders were elected and installations set for July. A storm on May 20 caused fire damage at the Mell home when lightning struck a line, damaging a TV rotor and lamp.
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Donald F. Howard
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Pocahontas Community School
Waldo Mick
J. Edward Botine
Board of Education
Bonnie Anderson
Janice Anderson
Marjorie Becker
LaRue Burns
Cleo Brent
Lorna Chipperfield
Sandra Frevert
Donald McGary
Jerome Halder
Susan Home
Marian Hudek
Alice Johnson
Marlene Klocko
Mae Moulton
Curtis Olson
Robert Pascal
Verna Peters
Mina Kay Plantz
Beverly Saylor
Joseph Wedemann
Donald Whistler
Thomas Whitfield
Robert Winegarden
Jane Woodin
Pocahontas
Palmer
Des Moines
Plover
Fonda
M. Perrigo
Laurens
Jack Bouma
Stewart
Ernest. Jarvis
Fred Hersom
Roy Seger
Morris Plantz
John Eisenhauer
Howard Mell
Storm Damage Report Across Pocahontas Area
Storm damage noted near Pocahontas with wrecked sheds and a blown machine shed at Louis Hammer farm two miles east and three-fourths miles north. At Don Martin farm hog houses overturned and power out. Insurance partially covers losses. Funeral for Margaret Heathman 87 held May 23 at OLGC Fonda.
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Louis Hammer Farm
Pocahontas
Don Martin Farm
College scholarship and honors page lists Creeighton and Briar Cliff recipients
Claire Ries earned the Creighton University scholarship for the highest scholastic average. Other 90 plus averages include Linda Schade Richard McMahon Frances Kemmer Richard Groff and Janet Cogley. Briar Cliff College awards went to Mary Ann Hotovec Sheryl Schade and Jean McMahon. Adolph Sefcik received the Iowa Bar Association award for citizenship and government understanding. Edward Eichler was chosen for Boys State with Michael Hoffert as alternate. Magna cum laude Latin certificates went to Mary Ann Hotovec and Joanne Lynch. Proficiency in typing honors went to Marilyn Martin and Sheryl Schade.
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Jane Schott
Adolph Sofcik
Marilyn Sennett
Michael Steil
Richard White
Creighton University
Claire Ries
Linda Schade
Richard McMahon
Frances Kemmer
Richard Groff
Janet Cogley
Briar Cliff College
Mary Ann Hotovec
Sheryl Schade
Jean McMahon
Iowa Bar Association
Adolph Se
Funeral R P McCormick and Local Obituaries
Funeral services for Richard P. McCormick 63 were held at Sacred Heart church with burial in Calvary cemetery. He died May 18 at the Omaha Veterans Hospital after a heart attack. Survivors include Vera his wife two sons Donald and Andrew three daughters eleven grandchildren and two sisters. Also noted are details of another funeral for Minnie Ridenour and local social events and a two car accident near Pocahontas involving Florence Hathaway and John David Kramer with possible injuries.
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R. P. McCormick
Richard P. McCormick
Sacred Heart Church
H. B. Karhoff
Calvary Cemetery
McMahon Funeral Home
Mr. McCormick
Veterans Hospital
Omaha
Grand Ridge
Ill
McCormick
Andrew McCormick
Vera Baker
Donald
Andrew
Pocahontas
William Tate
Lodi
Calif
Ivan Smith
Milford
Robert Payne
Kansas City
Mayme Hogan
A. J. Kleen
Car Collision Near Pattee Home Causes Minor Injuries
A two-vehicle crash on the highway involved a 1956 Chicago car driven east by Mrs Hatheway and a 1954 Kramer car driven west by Mr Kramer. The impact caused both vehicles to suffer about 1000 dollars in damage. Kramer and his two siblings, 14 year old Mike and 13 year old Linda, escaped serious harm with only minor bruises. Ann Malloy of Cedar Rapids died May 16 after illness, with services held May 18 at St. John's Church in Independence. Miss Malloy's survivors include sisters Mrs J B Pattee and Miss Elizabeth Malloy. Robert Bouma, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Bouma, received the Chicago Tribune silver medal at Coe College ROTC ceremony. Golf club members plan an invitational at the clubhouse May 29 at 9 p.m.
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Kramer
Chicago
Mike
Linda
J. B. Pattee
Leo Pattee
St. John’s Catholic Church
Independence
Pattee
Ann Malloy
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Miss Malloy
Elizabeth Malloy
Robert Bouma
Jack Bouma
Coe College Air Force Rotc
College
Chicago Tribune
Golf Club
Birthday Celebrations Honor Muriel Wilson and Tom Heathman
A group of twenty five guests gathered at Mrs. Harry Thompson’s home to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Muriel Wilson and Mrs. Tom Heathman. Verdie Nelson baked and decorated the cake as Fern Pease presented corsages. Mrs. Etta Symes of Boone attended from out of town. A light luncheon followed and the evening featured games and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thompson
Muriel Wilson
Tom Heathman
Verdie Nelson
Fern Pease
Etta Symes
Boone
Memorial Day for Auto Crash Victims Considered
A humorous column recaps varied local notices and jokes while urging reflection on auto accident deaths and safety. It mentions picnic tables, a paint bargain at 5.98 a gallon, and a botany exam joke about hybrids. The tone blends light anecdotes with a call to remember those lost on the roads.
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Pittsburgh
Triplett Family Receives Silver Money Tree for Anniversary
Triplett parents were given a silver money tree featuring 26 dollars. The anniversary cake was baked by Mrs. Ted Truelson. Their son Larry, in the air force, could not attend.
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Triplett
Ted Truelson
Supper Honors Amnella Van Gorkom and Jerry Fritz
Mr and Mrs Ed Van Gorkom hosted a Sunday supper honoring Amnella Van Gorkom and Jerry Fritz of Kansas City Missouri. Attendees included Bernard Wiegert Marilyn Janice Vernon Rose Creek Minn Clara Shimon Raymond Marilyn Pocahontas Robert Wiegert Isaac Van Gorkom George Popliff Paul Jerold Gilmore City Raymond Wiegert Robert Carol Gwen Heathman Rolfe.
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Ed van Gorkom
Amnella van Gorkom
Jerry Fritz
Kansas City
Bernard Wiegert
Marilyn
Janice
Vernon
Rose Creek
Minn
Clara Shimon
Raymond
Pocahontas
Robert Wiegert
Isaac van Gorkom
George Popliff
Robert
Paul
Jerold
Gilmore City
Raymond Wiegert
Carol
Gwen Heathman
Rolfe
Birthday Party Honors Sharon De Wall on Second Birthday
A birthday celebration for Sharon De Wall marked her second birthday this Sunday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. De Wall. The event featured family and friends with well wishes for the young honoree.
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Sharon de Wall
Firkins Birthday Dinner Noted in Rolfe
A birthday dinner for E. L. Firkins was held in Rodman Sunday with his immediate family present and relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roland Hohensee and family of Pocahontas and additional kin from Spencer Emmetsburg and Rolfe.
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Martin de Wall
Roland Hohensee
Milton Hohensee
Raymond Hohensee
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Rodman
E. L Firkins
Lawrence Firkins
Spencer
Maynard Firkins
Emmetsburg
Louis Wilson
David van Alstine
A. L. Firkins
Judy Nielsen Honored at Pocahontas Bridal Shower
A bridal shower was held Sunday at St. Peters Lutheran church in Pocahontas for Judy Nielsen bride elect of Marvin Taylor. Attending from Rolfe were her mother Mrs. Jers Nielsen, maternal grandmother Mrs. Mary L. Christensen, and aunt Mrs. Martin Peterson.
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St. Peters Lutheran Church
Pocahontas
Judy Nielsen
Marvin Taylor
Rolfe
Judy
Jers Nielsen
Mary L. Christensen
Martin Peterson
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the Rolfe Arrow
Robert Swan
Marion Bruce
Iowa
Roetry
He Association
Pocahontas News
Margaret Heathman
Olgc Catholic Church
Marrgaret Heathman
John Howley
Regium
Heathman
O’brien
Maurice
Johanna Fitzgerald
Margaret Fitzgerald
Grand Junction
Henry
F. E. Heathman
Havelock
Elmer
Elmer W.heathman
Wayne Allen
Mason City
R. R. Allen
Bethany
Poahontas
Scarlet Rebekah Lodge
I.C
Will Point
Hattie Wilson
T. A. Nixon
Ira Miller
R. O. Wainwright
Alver Behrens
Sioux City
Gehlin High School
LeMars
Pocahontas Catholic High School
Gerald Amick
Kathryn Byrd
Jon Fleege
William Havlik
Patrick Hood
Michael Iler
Donald Martin
Mary Jo Malm
Carol Maeting
LaVon Peters
James Schott
Methodist Church
Rochester
Minnie Ridenour
Pocahontas Good Samaritan
Arnold Ridenour
Primghar
C. R. Bush
K. B
Aluminum
Hulgan Plumbing & Heating
W. W. Allen
Richard Inman
W. F. Allen
Rock Valley
Ira Allen
Herbert Inman
Walter
Lawrence Dake
J. T. Triplett
Jimmy
Joe Triplett
Kathy
Story City
Tom Triplett
Humboldt
Luann Triplett
Fort Dodge
Jennie Triplett
Rockwell City
J. I
HeeHaw News
Abner
Superman
O. Henry
F. E. Grant
Tehiing
Bride’s Books
Cunt Das
R. B. Ranney
Dial
Res
Joseph Schoofs
Elmer A. Ducommun
Jaws
Loxterkamp
M. D
Rolfe Clinic
E. P. Hansen
G. Fred Smith Automobile & Property Insurance Real Estate Dial
Fuller Bldg
T. J. Raynes Insurance
Atte
Carl J. White
Optometrist
McCormick System Scientific Eye Examination
Rolfe, Iowa
J. E. Hynds
Ritz
Kennedy Agency
General Insurance
H. G. Frigaard
Chiropractor
X-ray Service
Rolfe, Lows
DR. L. W. Feldman
Harold Calligan
Harold
Tme
the Legion
VFW
Stu
Webb
Webb's Drug Store
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