Westell and Saathoff Liberated From German Prisons
Freeing notices arrive for two Pocahontas families. Staff Sgt. Dale Westell, prisoner since November 26, 1944, from Stalag Luft 1 in Germany, is reported liberated and en route home. T/4 Ralph H. Saathoff, 29, liberated from a camp seized by Russians after Tunis captivity, returns to military control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Westell
Red Cross
Dale Westell
Stalag Luft 1
Germany
Westell
Eighth Air Force
England
Henry Saathoff
Ralph H. Saathoff
T/4
Saathoff
Tunis
168Th
Sister Rosann earns Briar Cliff BA degree in May exercises
Sister M. Rosann formerly Catherine Schools of Pocahontas received a Bachelor of Arts at Briar Cliff College during Tuesday morning commencement on May 29. She is a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mt. St. Francis in Dubuque and attended Sacred Heart High School in Pocahontas. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schoofs and sister Miss Florence Schoofs attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rosann
Catherine Schools
Pocahontas
Briar Cliff College
Rosann
Order of the Sisters of St. Francis of
Mt. St. Francis
Dubuque
Sacred Heart High School
Sisters of St. Francis
Joseph Schoofs
Florence Schoofs
Entained Church Circle Read Meet Page
In a fragmentary line from a 19th century page, readers see a schedule noting a church circle gathering in the morning and an evening assembly at a local hall. Names and precise times are unclear due to damaged text.
Methodist group hosts circle gathering at Gower home
Central Circle of the Methodist church met at the Gower home with Jack Bouma, Vera Wolfe and Roy Horton as hostesses. J H McMichael led devotions and provided a book review, followed by reviews by Loren Oleson. A group discussion and a talk by J R Kirby on Why Be a Church Member preceded brief remarks by Oleson. Dunn will depart in June. Oleson to serve as acting president until next election. Miss Larazel Yocum visits. Mrs J J Kelleher returns from Omaha with daughters Genevieve and Rosemary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bouma
Vera Wolfe
Roy Horton
Gower
J. H. McMichael
McMichael
Loren Oleson
J. R. Kirby
8. L. Dunn
Eldora
Emmetsburg visitations and local notices highlight community
Havelock residents G A Grover and daughter Pearl Mick with Mrs Lavina Eby and Sonny Huseby visited relatives and shopped in Emmetsburg on Thursday. Obscure death of Gilbert Dailey from a street accident ties Emmetsburg to local memory. Residents Louie Brodsky and others, farming shifts, hospital progress, and multiple social visits fill a week of Rolfe Emmetsburg area life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Grover
Pearl Mick
Lavina Eby
Sonny Huseby
Emmetsburg
Gilbert Dailey
Richey
Gordon Vail
Clara Peterson
Louie Brodsky
LeMars
Axel Carlson
Martha Herschel
William Crawford
J. H. Eno
Lost Island
Henry Buck
Melvin Lee
George Miller
Rolfe
Nelson
Cedar Falls
Leroy Clarke
Havelock
Mable Clark
San Francisco
Mayme Daugherty
J. D. Fitzgerald
Pocahontas
Clint Bohn
Swea City
Jim Williams
Allen Williams
Local social notes from Pocahontas region
Thursday visits include Mrs. Winifred Mason ill and measles cases of Ellyn Whitman and David Hausworth. Sharon Ann Steen born to Sgt and Mrs Gary Steen. mother and baby at Fort Dodge Lutheran hospital. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Will Steen visit. Mrs Arvid Brush visits Rena Huseby family. Kay Whitmore visits Walter Knight home. Clint Bohn returns from Chicago. Ray Grover and Joe Edge host outdoor dinner for Norma Jean’s 11th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellyn Whitman
David Hauswirth
Gary Steen
Sharon Ann
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Will Steen
Arvid Brush
Sioux Rapids
Rena Huseby
Kay Whitmore
Rolfe
Walter Knight
Clint Bohn
Chicago
Ray Grover
Joe Edge
Norma Jean
Guest Day Observed by Methodist Women Society
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held a Thursday afternoon Guest Day at the Methodist church with many attendees. A program featured vocal duets by Mrs. Verta Holtorf and Mrs. Donald Brent, a vocal solo by Myrtle Nickelson, and piano duets by Geraldine Godfrey and Virginia Oertley. Hostesses were Mrs. Vern Waters and Mrs. Joe Edge, with lessons led by Mrs. Leonard Anderson and devotions by Mrs. Cy Perry. A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. William Goodchild, Mrs. Shelby Glenn, and Mrs. Frank Ralle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Verta Holtorf
Donald Brent
Myrtle Nickelson
Geraldine Godfrey
Virginia Oertley
Vern Waters
Joe Edge
Leonard Anderson
Cy Perry
William Goodchild
Shelby Glenn
Frank Ralle
Mrs. Hilger Surrounded by Friends on BirthdayCelebration
A group of 21 neighbors and friends gathered at Charles Hilger’s home Monday afternoon to honor Mrs. Hilger on her birthday anniversary. Out of town guests included Mrs. Louise Haman and daughter Mrs. Lavon Baker and child and Mrs. Axel Carlson of Laurens. The gathering featured games, visiting, and many gifts and cards with dinner and a decorated birthday cake prepared by Mrs. John Hacker. Ray Grover and Ned Goodchild attended memorial rites for St. Ellis in Rolfe Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Buffington
Swallum Hospital
Storm Lake
Havelock
Rudolph and McIntire
Ray Roth
Cedar Rapids
Joe Lanus, Jr
S. Ries
Loretta Lampe
Omaha
John Lampe
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Lampe
Dorothy Lampe
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Rose Lampe
Algona
Marie Lampe
Mason City
Joe Lampe
Mallard
Leo Forbes
Sioux City
Otto Johnson
George Forbes
Ray Grover
Ned Goodchild
Rolfe
St. Ellis
Struthers Mourns Luzon Death at Presbyterian Church
Lt. Struthers was killed on Luzon as services were held at the Presbyterian church. Ray Grover leads the local post. Girl Scouts raised over 30 dollars at a bake sale and lunch at Bachman hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struthers
Presbyterian Church
Luzon
Ray Grover
Bachman Hardware Store
Andy
Clarence Roberts
Dale Stover
Rex Coyle
Omaha
Walter Knight
Coyle
Rena Huseby
Betty
Judy
Billie
Coyles
Calista Halder
Varina
Havelock Methodist Church Plans Youth Meeting and Dinner
Havelock Methodist Church schedules Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11. Youth Fellowship gathers Friday at 7 by the C. C. Cole lawn with refreshments, lessons, and games. A courtesy dinner for Mrs. Wolcott shifts to June 17 after worship. she moves to live with her brother in Yamhill Oregon. Father’s Day noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Methodist Church
C. C. Cole Lawn
Mrs S T Mason Home Hosts Alma Dunn Guests
Miss Alma Dunn was a guest of Calista Halder at the Mrs. S. T. Mason home Sunday. Lt. John Whitman arrived from Greensboro, S. C. Friday. Mrs. Melvin Buck and son Gerald Melvin visited from Pocahontas, the first evening Gerald spent at the Buck home. Sgt. Melvin D. Buck was with the armed forces in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Dunn
Calista Halder
S. T. Mason
John Whitman
Greensboro
S. C
Melvin Buck
Gerald Melvin
Pocahontas
Gerald
Sgt
Melvin D. Buck
Germany
Avery Good Luck club meets to discuss sacks use
The Avery Good Luck club held a Wednesday afternoon meeting with Blanche Wallace. The theme was Ways to Use Sacks and Norma Jean Jacobsen explained sack preparation while Mrs. Leo Fuller showcased sack crafts and room articles. Dona Beam, Phyllis Curry, Fern and Barbara Adams led a picture study. Dona Beam was elected vice president and lunch was served by Mrs. Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Good Luck Club
Blanche Wallace
Norma Jean Jacobsen
Leo Fuller
Anna le Zeman
Dona Beam
Phyllis Curry
Fern
Barbara Adams
Wallace
Mother Daughter Party At Bradgate Rebekah Lodge
The Bradgate Rebekah lodge hosted a Mother Daughter party on Tuesday afternoon in the lodge rooms. Committees led by Mrs Mae Pease and Mrs Lucile Junkman arranged dec orations and games with Mrs LaVelle Wolcott and Mrs Wilma Hemerson directing the program. A potluck lunch was served. The Lutheran Ladies Aid postponed their church guest day due to water in the church basement and will hold it next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradgate Rebekah Lodge
Mae Pease
Lucile Junkman
LaVelle Wolcott
Wilma Hemerson
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Father to Return on Furlough Missing Son Near One
A serviceman is expected to come home on furlough. He has never met his young son who will be a year old within a few days.
Bradgate Methodist Church Services and Vacation Bible School
Dean Madsen scheduled to Melbourne Florida Friday after a 10 day furlough. Bradgate Methodist Church led by C. R. Buckwalter with morning worship at 10 and Sunday school at 11. Woman's Society Circles meet Wednesday afternoon. Vacation Bible school planned for next week with 4 pm sessions this week and eight week sessions at 139. Shower for Bride hosted at Ely Naeve home for Mrs. Ted Benjamin formerly Jy rian Grove of Plover. Out of town guests listed from Plover Ryland Fort Dodge Humboldt Gilmore and Ik Josen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradgate Methodist Chargh
C. R. Buckwalter
Woman’s Society
Ted Benjamin
Jyrian Grove
Plover
Ely Naeve
Benjain
Fhe Benjamin
Marie Benjamin
Naeve
J. R. Grove
Lorene Grune
Chester Klein
Pio
Martin Schupfer
Fort Davy
C. A. Kinseth
Humboldt
Mig John Naeve
Gilmore
Poggi Butler
Ella Mae Bully
Harry Benjamin
Ryland
Jens Andersen
Ik Josen
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Clyde Merry
Arkansas
Pvt
Clyde H. Merry
Camp Robinson
Merry
Larry Wells
W. W. Codner
Roy Wells
Webb
Sgt. Wells
Italy
Africa
Deloris Shimon
Will Shimon
Shimon
The
Security Acceptance Finance Co
Emma Olson
W. A. Vigars
Albert Johnson
Irene Forbes
Lowell Streit
Gary and
Kay
Graettinger
Robert McClellan
Angeline Drzycimski
Senator
Claire Dewey
Washington
A. J. Shaw
Warren Patrick
New York
W. A. Patrick
Eugene Patrick
Patrick
Navy
North Atlantic
North Carolina
D W. Dowdy
Myles Ollinger
Leo Shelgren
Wilfrey Eberle
Francis Schott
Marian Hoffert
Eldar Peterson
Robert Kirby
Steven Darrel
Waukegan
Des Moines
Jeanette Kakacek
Louis Kakacek
Summit Hill Cemetery
Jeanette
Lester Smrkowski
Stanley Kakacek
Tonopah
Nevada
Air Force
Leslie Kakacek
Infantry
Camp Hood
Texas
Larazel Yocum
Washington, D. C
Herman Yocum
J. J. Kelleher
Genevieve
Rosemary Kelleher
Havelock News
Winifred Mason
W.S.C.S
Bradgate News
A. &. Seaquist
Patty
Goldfield
Don McVicker
Clarion
Theodore Benjamin
Marie
Kinseth
LaVelle Staecker
I. J. Godden
George Wolcott
Clarence Wiuff
Clare
Frank Daily
Kenneth Dale
Rutland
Ella Mae Butler
Iowa City
Dean Madsen
A.R.N
Melbourne
Fla
Willie Pedersen
Magnus Larsen
Chile
Harry Pedersen
Richard
Hy Jensen
Chris Pedersen
Frank Dailey
Norma
Jack Krischel
Earl Olson
Jane
Robert
Bode
Fred Bent
Chris Plea
Betty Lou
Everett Smith
York City
Charles Jarvis
James Smith
M. C. Kelsey
Don Davis
Wendall Feaster Baby
Ole Knutson
Ferris Malcolm
Ki Ferris
Bradgate
Ray Hart
Kingman
Glennie
Chat Jarvis
Zett Smith
New York City
Central States
Iowa
Central States Electric Company
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