American Legion Plans 1919-21 Community Work
Fifty years after the 1919 First National Convention the American Legion and its Auxiliary highlight ongoing programs in Community Service Rehabilitation Education and child welfare. The local Auxiliary chartered November 21 1921 with Mrs L A Rogers as president and a history of 30 unit presidents. Ruth and Martha Circles report May Bible study topics and member attendance with guests and hostesses at their meetings.
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
America
L. A. Rogers
P.A.E. Club Met in Pocahontas November 7
The P.A.E. Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Elma Stoulil’s home in Pocahontas. Plans were made for a December 18 Christmas party at Sadie’s in Pocahontas. Mrs. Robert Wiegert to host the club on November 21.
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P.A.E. Club
Elma Stoulil
Pocahontas
Sadie’s
Robert Wiegert
Patriotic Program at Progressive Club Meeting
The Progressive Club met Tuesday October 28 at Mrs Grace Kelchners home with ten members present. An item on Flag Etiqutte opened the meeting and safety hints on driving were read from Women at the Wheel. Mrs Chester Hansen gave Federation highlights and Mrs Charles Lehnus presented The History of the Flag.
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Progressive Club
Grace Kelchner
Chester Hansen
Charles Lehnus
St Pauls ALCW Circles Meet At Lutheran Church
St Pauls ALCW circles held October 23 sessions. Hannah Circle gathered at 2:00 PM at Mrs Clif ford Jones with Mrs George Onnen assisting. L W Feldman led the Bible study. Lillie Simonson spoke on the topic. Ten members and one guest attended. Lydia Circle gathered at 2:00 PM at Mrs Thora Pedersen with Mrs Gerd Post providing lunch and Verna Ryen assisting. Mrs Fritz Johnson led the Bible study with Mrs Richard Bier
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Joe Perkins
St. Paul's
Lydia Circle
Thora Pedersen
Gerd Post
Verna Ryen
Post
Fritz Johnson
Richard Bier
A L D Club Hosts Conservation Talk and Book Gift
A L D Club members met at Mrs J DeWolf's home with Mrs L C Olney assisting. Frank Tellier conservation officer from Doon spoke on Conservation. A memory book for Mrs Julia Day was given to the local library. Fourteen members and one visitor attended. Refreshments were served. Sorosis Club met Oct 23 at Mrs Glyde Brinkman's home with a program by Mrs F E Grant reviewing At Wit's End by Erma Bombeck.
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A.L.D. Club
Sorosis Club
Glyde Brinkman
F. E. Grant
Wit’s End
Erma Bomeck
P E O Chapters Hold October Meetings
Chapter FR met October 14 at Mrs. Franklin Majowicz home with Mrs. Flossie DeVaul reviewing The Mothers Of American Presidents by Doris Faber. Chapter FA hosted October 28 with Mrs. M W Webb teaching on Cottey College and guests from Auburn Calif Council Bluffs Spirit Lake Fort Dodge.
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P.E.O
Franklin Majorowicz
Flossie DeVaul
Doris Faber
Wm. Brinkman
M. W. Webb
Cottey College
Fred Nelson
Auburn
Calif
Ruth Webb
Council Bluffs
E. Lienemann
Spirit Lake
Raymond Rogers
Robert Hunter
Fort Dodge
Coming Events: Legion Auxiliary and VFW Meetings
Pocahontas County American Legion Auxiliary convenes at 2 00 p m Monday November 17 in the Legion Hall Laurens with District President Mrs Wayne Miles of Ellsworth slated to attend The V F W Auxiliary meets Wednesday November 19 at 8 00 p m in the recreation room of Iowa Electric Light and Power Also on tap is a square dance by the Rolfe Promenaders.
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Pocahontas County
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Laurens
Wayne Miles
Ellsworth
V.F.W
Iowa Electric Light and Power
Square Dance in School Lunchroom November 15
The school hosts a square dance in the lunchroom with Max Elmore as caller. Guests are welcome. The same issue notes a Home Study Club meeting at Mrs. G. G. Butler's home on Friday afternoon November 21.
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Max Elmore
The
American Home Study Club
G. G. Butler
Local Hospital Reports From Pocahontas and Fort Dodge
Mrs. Earl Ives remains a patient at Pocahontas Community Hospital after a stroke weeks ago. Earl Young is hospitalized at Bethesda General Hospital Fort Dodge for a heart condition, about three weeks. Mrs. Betty Metz was released Monday from Bethesda General after surgery. Mrs. Dorothy Schott stays at Pocahontas Community Hospital. Kelley Farley 10, son of Marshall and Mrs Farley, admitted Monday to Pocahontas Community Hospital as a medical patient.
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Earl Ives
Pocahontas Community Hospital
Earl Young
Bethesda General Hospital
Fort Dodge
Betty Metz
Dorothy Schott
Kelley Farley
Marshall Farley
Daniel Emery White Born In Rolfe November 1969
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard C. White of Rolfe welcome Daniel Emery born November 9 1969 weighing five pounds five ounces. Daniel has a brother David age three. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs EB C White Jr of Rolfe and Mr and Mrs Agnes Reese of Laurens. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs E Claude White of Rolfe and Mrs Jessie Donaldson of Laurens.
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Leonard C. White
Rolfe
Daniel Emery
David
EB. C. White, Jr
Agnes Reese
Laurens
Daniel
E. Claude White
Jessie Donaldson
Curlew Baptist Youth Sing At Home Event
The Curlew Baptist youth group entertained local residents with singing and skits on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Boomgarden leads the group and Rev. G H Brase led worship at Sunset Hill Manor Sunday. The Junior Choir featured Mrs. Melvin Thorson as director and Verna Ryen at the piano. Out of town visitors included Mrs. Del Steiner of Ottawa Ontario Canada and a list of attendees from Pocahontas Manson St James and Palmyra.
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Baptist
Curlew
G. H. Brase
Sunset Hill Manor
Melvin Thorson
Verna Ryen
del Steiner
Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Mabel Vote
Bradgate
Slattery
Pocahontas
George Bierman
St. James, Minn
Charles Storck
Eldon Miller
Everett Powers
Amelia Weideman
Marie Gerbers
Manson
Hazel Grey
Palmer
Card of Thanks from Glenn Gaskill
A note of gratitude from Glenn Gaskill to friends and neighbors for cards flowers visits and kind thoughts during illness and after returning home.
Cards and prayers remembered after hospital stay
One who remembered me with cards, letters, gifts, flowers, calls, visits, and prayers during my stay in Pocahontas Community Hospital and since my return home. Special thanks to Father Nash, Father Hogan, Dr. Slatter y, Dr. Rhodes, the nurses and hospital staff for the excellent treatment and care.
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Pocahontas Community Hospital
Father Nash
Father Hogan
Slattery
Rhodes
Dallas
Sharon) Bauer
Rolfe Council Election Thank You From Jerry Turner
Jerry Turner thanks Rolfe voters for their support in last Tuesday’s election and pledges to serve the town council in the best interests of all residents.
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Rolfe
Jerry Turner
Gratitude for Kindness After Hospital Stay
Betty Metz expresses thanks to those who sent cards letters flowers and calls while in hospital and after returning home She specially thanks Rev Bintz for his many visits for their thoughtfulness.
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Rev. Bintz
Betty Metz
Quigley Baby Born in Huntington Beach California
Mr and Mrs John Quigley of Huntington Beach California announce the birth of Bradford William on November 7 1969. He weighed eight pounds two ounces and has a brother Adam age sixteen months. Grandparents are Mrs Mildred Quigley of Berkeley and Mr and Mrs Arlo Ives of Rolfe.
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John
Sally Ives) Quigley
Huntington Beach
Calif
Bradford William
Adam
Mildred Quigley
Berkeley
Arlo Ives
Rolfe
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Mrs. Elma Stoulil
St. Paul’s A.L.C.W. Held
A. L. D. Club
Co. Legion Auxiliary Meeting
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Rolfe Promenaders
Daniel Emery White
Glenn Gaskill
Impala
Hevelee
BEL Air
Stinkman Auto
Chevrolet Sales & Service
Bradford
W. Quigley
Shop Rolfe First
AAA
Puu
Gooch
Aureo SP
Joe Lehman
Weil McLain
Rickard
Uptown Cafe
Rolfe Mayor
Pat Wood
Duff
Rolfe, Iowa
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Rolfe State Bank
Iowa
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