Will Randoph Elected District Instructor At Eastern Star Meet
Mrs Will Randoph returned from Des Moines where she joined Dr and Mrs Sundeberg of Laurens at the Eastern Star convention and was reelected district instructor. She attended the lodge golden anniversary in Fenton and will join a meeting in Indianola. Worthy Matron Mrs Harold Wright and Mrs Carl Barth also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Randoph
Des Moines
Sundeberg
Laurens
Fenton
Indianola
Harold Wright
Carl Barth
Rural Womens Meeting and Havelock High Halloween Party
The first rural women's meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Ralle's home with Mrs. Otto Maltzahn presenting Color in the Home. Havelock high school students visited Pocahontas high school for a Halloween party and spent the evening dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ralle
Otto Maltzahn
Havelock High School
Pocahontas
Pocahontas High School
Mrs Howard Johnson and family sail to join husband in Japan
Mrs. Howard Johnson and her young daughter left Saturday for Seattle to embark for Japan and join Mr. Johnson who will be stationed there for three years. They plan to arrive around November 14 after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Howard Johnson
Seattle
Mr. Johnson
Vern Waters
W S C S Meeting Shares Missionary Lesson and Plans
The W S C S held a church basement meeting Thursday with 85 members. Mrs Donald Brent led devotions assisted by Mrs Will Goodchild. A bazaar report was given by Mrs N N Peterson, and improvements to the Methodist parsonage were approved. The Self Denial contribution report by Mrs Bert Gaskill was read and several gifts received. Dessert was provided by hostesses led by Mrs Bert Jacobson. Sheriff E R Stahley of Pocahontas visited Havelock business Thursday. The article notes a crackdown on slot machines and gambling with remarks by Mrs Millard Brook and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Donald Brent
Will Goodchild
N. N. Peterson
Bert Gaskill
Bert Jacobson
Henry Edge
Cyrus Perry
Donald Henderson
Arnold Barth
E. R. Stahley
Pocahontas
Havelock
Millard Brook
Clara Markley
Polly Hoffert
George Gist
Dolores
Sharon
Roy
Storm Lake Gunmen Reported Near Laurens Funeral Home
Gunmen were at Storm Lake Wednesday and Whittemore Saturday while Harold Hitchcock a former Have lock boy in New Mexico purchased the McKee funeral home in Laurens. A birthday dinner honored Mrs. John Sandy of Pocahontas and bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reeves of Ayrshire who move to St. Louis to join their son Marvin. Present were John and Mary Sandy Pocahontas Norman and Ayrshire Reeves and Karen Rae Dean and Walter Sandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake Wednesage Brook
Havelock Ladies Attend Sixth District Amvets Auxiliary Meeting
A list of Havelock participants includes Mrs. Paul Larson Mrs. Bob James Mrs. Donald Cornwell Mrs. Eugene Daniels Mrs. Arthur Johnson Mrs. Floyd Schleusener Mrs. George Speer Mrs. Bert Gaskill Mrs. Charles Philp Mrs. Wayne Philip Mrs. Theodore Johnson and Mrs. Alice Quade who attended the Amvets Auxiliary district gathering in Lake City on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock
Amvets
Lake City
Paul Larson
Bob James
Donald Cornwell
Eugene Daniels
Arthur Johnson
Floyd Schleusener
George Speer
Bert Gaskill
Charles Philp
Wayne Philip
Theodore Johnson
Alice Quade
Farewell Party for Larson Family Moves to Albert City
Members of the Ladies Birthday club and neighbors hosted a farewell surprise at Mr and Mrs Martin Larson's home as they prepare to move to Albert City. They received a gift and shared a covered dish luncheon. The Larsons ran the local general store and are longtime friends in the community.
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Ladies Birthday Club
Martin Larson
Larsons
Albert City
Larson
Local Families Visit Pocahontas Area for Weekend
Pocahontas residents hosted relatives from Waterloo Des Moines and Beresford during a weekend gathering. Ameri can Legion Auxiliary leaders met at Mrs A L Thornton's home for luncheon and a business meeting with social hour. Fonda and Des Moines visitors joined the Allen family in a Sunday visit, including Gary Snethen and Gary Lee Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Fitzgerald
Waterloo
Gerald Fitzgerald
Carolyn Kay
Mercedes Fitzgerald
Des Moines
Joe Fitzgerald
American Legion Auxiliary
A. L. Thornton
Viola McCartan
C. E. Lindeman
Ruby Ljungren
Wedding of Genevieve Ann Ryan and Ronald Wolfe in Des Moines
Miss Genevieve Ann Ryan and Ronald Wolfe wed at St. Peter's Catholic Church Des Moines on October 22 at 10:30 AM in a nuptial Mass officiated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. T. P. Murphy. The ceremony drew about 300 relatives and friends. Genevieve wore a white transparent velvet gown with an illusion yoke and pearl embroidery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Des Moines
Genevieve Ann Ryan
Ronald Wolfe
T. P. Murphy
Community Notes from Iowa City and Des Moines
Grace, once a patient at the Iowa City hospital for 30 weeks, returned home. Orlin Mason, nephew of Mrs. James Williams, underwent surgery at the Des Moines Veterans hospital and may soon need a wheelchair. Mrs. Wayne Philp will host the Amvets Auxiliary meeting at her home Friday evening for the November gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Bloomer
Grace
Iowa City Hospital
James Williams
Orlin Mason
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Wayne Philp
Amvets
Ill man taken to University Hospital in Iowa City
Lawrence Buck was taken suddenly ill Sunday and was transported to the University hospital in Iowa City. His wife and Mrs. George Ownen accompanied him. The Friendly Day circle will hold a regular meeting at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon.
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Lawrence Buck
University Hospital
Iowa City
George Ownen
Friendly Day Circle
Methodist Church
Wedding of Miss Wolfe and Mr Wolfe at Des Moines
The bride wore a fingertip veil and carried red roses. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Mary Ryan and bridesmaids Miss Veronica Ryan and Miss Barbara Wolfe. Best man was Bob Sheridan. After Mass a three course breakfast followed by a reception. The couple reside in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ryan
Veronica Ryan
Barbara Wolfe
Margaret Ryan
Michael Wolfe
Bob Sheridan
Des Moines
Gene Ryan
Jack Damiani
Vella Pollock
K. of C. Hall
Wolfe
J. J. Ryan
Pocahontas
Francois Solon
Cyril Wolfe
Solar Aircraft Co
W C F Meets at Hall St Joan of Are Court
W C F court at Hall St in Holy Name hall held a Thursday meeting. Members sent greetings to Loretta Mileschik who is undergoing polio treatment at Warm Springs Foundation and will celebrate her 19th birthday on November 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joan of Are Court
Leo Shors
Anne Peterson
George Mileschik
Helen Monaghan
Roy Zeman
Paul Amick
Richard Bollard
Robert Conrad
Christina Eberle
Robert Sennett
Lorraine
Wolfe
Alma Dunn
Miss Charlotte Kuhl Visits Family in Alton
Miss Charlotte Kuhl R N of St Francis hospital Waterloo spent the weekend with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Clarence Groff. Sunday evening the Groffs took her to Alton for a two day visit with her mother Mrs Marie Kuhl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Kuhl
R.N
St. Francis Hospital
Waterloo
Clarence Groff
Local Families Attend Golden Wedding and Visits Across Iowa
Arthur Groff of Loras College visited home Friday to Tuesday with his family. Rolfe hosted the golden wedding anniversary of C. E. Heathman attended by relatives including Dr. F. E. Heathman and Mrs. Allen. Other visits included Phil Muehl’s family in Granville, R. J. Cundy in Moline, Father Vincent Beacom in Sheldon, and gatherings with the Schoofs family in Mason City and Templeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Groff
Loras College
Dubuque
Clarence Groff
F. E. Heathman
R. R. Allen
Elmer Heathman
Fonda
Rolfe
C. E. Heathman
Dr. Heathman
Allen
Phil Muehl
Granville
R. J. Cundy
Moline
Ill
Vincent Beacom
Sheldon
Louis Schoofs
Paul and
Mark
Mason City
Henry Dultmeier
Templeton
Schoofs
R. H. Wienhold
Catherine Anne
Joseph Schoofs
Pocahontas Family Leaves Omaha for Auckland Visit
Mrs. George Donohoe Pocahontas and children Kathleen age 2 Mau reen 10 months depart Omaha by plane Friday at 1am for six months in Auckland New Zealand the home of her parents Mr and Mrs James Scarry. Mr Donohoe a Creighton University senior accounting student has spent the past summer with relatives in Pocahontas before joining his wife and children in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
George Donohoe
Kathleen
Maureen
Omaha
Auckland
New Zealand
James Scarry
Donohoe
United States
Bowling Team Led by Hoover Family Seeks Top Standings
An Algona bowling squad built by Ted Hoover Jr and his five sons sits in third place. The six man crew has strong depth with two more sons, ages 12 and 2, expected to join in years ahead for future strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Ted Hoover, Jr
Limb Claim Iowa Youth From Falling Limb
Limb injury from recent high winds strikes six year old Jerry Brennan of Emmetsburg. The limb, six inches in diameter, knocked him unconscious. he is reported recovering.
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Iowa
Jerry Brennan
Emmetsburg
Notice of Probate Hearing for Loren L Pease Will
In Pocahontas County Iowa the District Court in the August 1949 term fixes 2 00 PM on November 15 1949 for proving the last will and testament of Loren L Pease deceased filed November 20 1948. All interested persons must appear at the Pocahontas Iowa Courthouse to show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the decedent's will.
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State OF Iowa
Pocahontas County
Loren L. Pease
Pocahontas
Iowa
District Court
Said County
Poppy Drive Leads Iowa Falls VFW Saleslady
Auxiliary member Mrs Eli Jones led a poppy drive for the Iowa Falls VFW posting 656 pies sold and $87.71 collected. She is 89 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
VFW Post
Eli Jones
Jones
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Agnes Carrigan
Nathan Chase
Ella Chase
Eugene Waters
Chase
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Wyo
Will Hilton
Pocahontas News
W.C
Aathina P
Webb’s Drug Store
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Rolfe Auto CO
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