Turkey Drawings and Lions Auction This Saturday
Pocahontas chief Marvin Wiseman reports two traffic incidents in the region. A Friday crash on main street near James grocery damaged bricks and a window with $400 building damage and $60 car damage. no injuries. Sunday collision four miles south of Palmer killed a calf, caused $75 loss, and $60 car damage. driver Larry Lundeen uninjured. Deputy Val Hronek investigated.
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Pocahontas
Marvin Wiseman
Main Street
James Grocery
Richard C. Holmberg
Coulbertson St
Laurens
James Store
Twin Lakes All-Conference Football Team Honors
The Twin Lakes selects its All-Conference picks led by Stephen Hodaway of Rolfe at center. First team features Hodaway and Mike Selgelid among others from Rolfe Albert City Truesdale Manson Laurens and supporting players. Second team and honorable mention lists include Don McKale Rich Iverson and Jerry Rickard among multiple schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Lakes
Stephen Hodaway
Rolfe
Dick Sundblad
Albert City-Truesdale
Noel Godfrey
Laurens
Rich Howie
Manson
Mick Schleusener
John Roberts
Alan Renken
Mike Selgelid
Larry Gerdes
Alan Julius
Albert Johnson
Micky Jones
Harlan Stientjes
Don McKale
Albert City- Truesdale
Rich Iverson
Rockwell City
Ron Pierce
Manison
Lee Kaiser
Lynn Ballstadt
Manon
Tim Kemna
Randall Watnem
Twin Rivers
Ernest Rosendahl
Bruce Beckord
Mike Kemp
Fallback
Larry Leist
Jerry Rickard
Jim Wilson
Mrs Tony Steenblock Rites October 19 at Dexter
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday October 19 in the Dexter Methodist Church for Mrs Helen Charline Steenblock born February 13 1909 in Rolfe daughter of Clarence and Emma Lighter. She died at 51 on October 16 at her farm near Dexter. She married Tony Steenblock May 9 1931 and had three children Charles Clarence and Ruth Ann. She is survived by her husband three children three brothers Theron Marcus Jack Jay and three sisters Norma Jeanne Miriam. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery Brownsdale. Her death followed a heart condition from a childhood illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Tony Steenblock
Harold Hankens
Greenwood Cemetery
Brownsdale
Steenblock
Helen Charline Lighter
Rolfe
Clarence
Emma Lighter
Terris
Ocheyedan
Charles
Ruth Ann
Ochevedan
Sheldon
Helen
Methodist Church
Dexites Methodist Church
Theron Lighter
Marcus
Jack Lighter
Storm Lake
Jay Lighter
Sacred Heart
Minn
Norma Simpson
Jeanne van Kiley
Miriam Pool
Madison
Nebi
John Gunderson
Iowa Auctioneers Elect Officers at Carroll Fall Meeting
The Iowa Auctioneers Association held its fall meeting in Carroll on October 29. Jay Arnold of Mallard was elected president, Mike Bloomer of Glenwood vice president, and Bob Benny of Fort Madison secretary-treasurer. The spring meeting is planned for April 30 at Emmetsburg Country Club. Also noted: Mr. and Mrs. Chris Tuschoff of Spencer, Mrs. Lucille Hebbel and Alma Wilhelm of Hartley visited Mrs. DeElda Gunderson at her home Monday.
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Iowa Auctioneers Association
Carroll
Jay Arnold
Mallard
Mike Bloomer
Glenwood
Bob Benny
Fort Madison
Country Club
Emmetsburg
Chris Tuschoff
Spencer
Lucille Hebbel
Alma Wilhelm
Hartley
DeElda Gunderson
Coffee and food sale at St Pauls Lutheran church
Naomi Cirele of St Pauls Lutheran church holds a public coffee and food sale on Wednesday November 28 from 8 30 to 11 30 am at the church. All community members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Cirele
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Live stock diseases topic for farmers class speaker Dr Feldman
This week the adult farmers class focuses on live stock diseases. Dr L W Feld man, local veterinarian, will be the speaker. The class meets Wednesday evening November 23 at 8 o clock in the high school ag room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Feldman
F F A Chapter Sponsored Dance At Rolfe Pilot Creek
The Rolfe Pilot Creek F F A chapter sponsored a high school dance Friday night November 11. Door prize winners were Jeanette Rickard and Joe Boeckholt. Slow dance winners were Bruce Beckard and Sandra Ives, while Kenneth Carlson and Diane Callon won the fast dance contest. Refreshments were served during the dance and intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F.A
Rolfe Pilot Creek
Jeanette Rickard
Joe Boeckholt
Bruce Beckard
Sandra Ives
Kenneth Carlson
Diane Callon
Raymond Shimon
Dallas Ives
Social Security credits may now qualify more people
Fort Dodge Social Security chief Clifford Swedlund notes changes in the law reduced work requirements and many who did not qualify before may now be eligible. A representative will be in Pocahontas courthouse on Tuesday November 22 from 9:00 to 12:30 for inquiries. call during those hours for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford W. Swedlund
Fort Dodge Social Security Office
Fort Dodge
Social Security Office
Pocahontas
Newly Elected Supervisor Attends D H L A Conference
William Fisher serves full time as supervisor of the Poca Vista dairy herd improvement association since November 1. He and County Extension Director E I Rosenberger attended a District DHLA conference in Spencer last Thursday November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fisher
Poca- Vista
Union Thanksgiving Service At Presbyterian Church
The Union Thanksgiving service will be held on Wednesday November 23 at 7 30 p m in the Presbyterian church Rev Milton Schaper will bring the message The adult choir from the Presbyterian church will provide the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Presbyterian Church
Milton Schaper
Open House for Mrs. Mary Weible on 85th Birthday
The event honors Mrs. Mary Weible on her 85th birthday Friday November 18 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Paulson. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2 to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Weible
Lewis Paulson
Rolfe Rams Schedule 1960-61 Boys and Girls
Rolfe Community High School releases the 1960-61 basketball schedule for both boys and girls teams. Boys coach is Bob Nielsen and girls coach is Wayne Brown. The document lists expected matchups, venues, and dates for the Rams season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Community High School Rams
Bob Nielsen
Wayne Brown
Mayor warns parents over late night pranks and pet safety
Mayor Harold G. Calligan urges parents to monitor children after dark due to pranks such as egging and broken windows. Citizens should watch pets for several weeks and property owners must clear snow and ice from sidewalks to ensure public safety this winter.
Extension Council Elections Run Nov 17 to 30
Fall polls open November 17 through November 30 for Pocahontas County Extension District Council. Elections will occur in about half the townships including Bellville Center Cummins Dover Grant Lincoln Marshall Roosevelt and Swan Lake with special programs planned at the meetings. Sunday dinner guests in the Fred McKim Jr home included Mrs. Margaret Hanish of Havelock Mr and Mrs P J Grethen of Emmetsburg the Leo Hanish family the Larry White family and the Dennis Anderson family of Laurens. The A L D Club urges displaying the U S flag on patriotic days.
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Pocahontas County
Fred McKim, Jr
Sunny of Sunny Side Operetta by Grade Classes
The operetta Sunny of Sunny Side will be presented Monday November 21 at 8 pm in Rolfe Memorial Auditorium. Grades 4 8 and 56 performer cast play orphans led by John Kennedy and a large supporting lineup with multiple named cast members and six dancing girls. An afternoon kindergarten group sings Hello Everybody to start the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside
Rolfe Memorial Auditorium
Jimmy
John Kennedy
Phil
Dennis Heathman
Billy
Marcia Hanson
Liela
Susan Wilson
Reddy
Jack Feldman
Betty
Alice Rickard
Sunny
Sarah Beckord
Amos
John Rickard
Heck
Dean Peterson
Pauline
Kathleen Weishaar
Rosa
Ronda Accurso
Theodora
Leonora
Quinn Twins
Debora Erickson
Nancy Leadley
Nan
Kathleen Rickard
Paul
Lynn Bendixon
Horace
Book Worm
David Bennett
Howard
Danny Allen
Harriet
Jenifer Tutt
Eileen
Kathy Lawton
Tim
Jerry Richter
Antonio
Terry Zeman
Slim
Bill Post
Jane
Teresa Baker
Sandra Spencer
Laura Turley
la Nell Ramsvig
Kathy Herbranson
Linda Boeckholt
Brenda DeWall
Everybody
ISES ARE ON WINTER SCHEDULE AT POCAHONTAS
The Pocahontas Iowa State Employment Service office begins a winter schedule with unemployment claims accepted on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 9 to 10 a.m until April 30. The office is in the County House and serves Pocahontas Calhoun Webster Humboldt counties. Fort Dodge office handles other residents weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Don Laidley has returned home from Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge after undergoing surgery and is recuperating.
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ISES
Pocahontas
Iowa State Employment Service
Pocahontas Ises
Count House
Calhoun, Webster
Humboldt County
Fort Dodge
Don Laidley
Lutheran Hospital, Fort Dodge
Beckord Leads Rams in Offense for 1960 Season
Bruce Beckord led the 1960 Rams with 650 total yards from 473 rushing and 77 passing. Jerry Rickard totaled 649 yards, Ken Carlson rushed for 149 yards, and Mike Calligan added 146 rushing plus 165 receiving. The Rams totaled 1566 net yards, scored 100 points, and finished 4 wins 3 losses.
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Rams
Bruce Beckord
Beckord
Jerry Rickard
Rickard
Reckard
Ken Carlson
Mike Calligan
Calligan
Don Lavery
Stephen Hodaway
Neighbors Help John Shimon Harvest Corn
Seven neighbors with pickers and wagons finished picking corn for John Shimon on Thursday November 10. Helpers included Lloyd Wagner Eugene Applegate Dennis Shimon Lowell Simon Kermit Shimon Louis Shimon and Jim DeWolf. Earlier Lee Flaherty also helped pick and crib corn.
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John Shimon
Lloyd Wagner
Eugene Applegate
Dennis Shimon
Lowell Shimon
Kermitt Shimon
Louis’ Shimon
Jim DeWolf
Lee Flaherty
Pocahontas Extension Head Honored Nationally for Service
Mrs. Virginia Harding Pocahontas County Extension Home Economist since 1951 was named an outstanding extension home economist by the National Home Demonstration Agents Association. The award honors her county 4 H and adult extension work and leadership in Iowa State University cooperative programs.
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Virginia Harding
Pocahontas County
Harding
National
Pocsahantas County
Iowa State University
Bryant Guests Stay With Mrs Kauffman In Corning
Mr and Mrs Everett Bryant from Corning were guests of Mrs Emma Kauffman and stayed overnight. They visited Emmetsburg Sunday to see his ill mother.
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Mrs
Everett Bryant
Corning
Bryantt
Emma Kauffman
Emmetsburg
Rolfe Rams Open Season With Manson Hosts Nov 18
The Rolfe Rams start their basketball season hosting the Manson Eagles on Friday night. The Rams seek to improve on last year’s 18–4 record, returning few starters. A Rammettes game follows, facing the Eagles in the Seecd District tourney rematch.
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Rolfe Rams
Manson Eagles
Rams
Junior Murray
Gary Wolfe
Pat Calligan
Tom Bennett
Jerry Rickard
Bruce Beckord
Bob Ranney
Jin Wilson
Marie Turley
Bette Jo Marine
Judy Helmke
Mary Jane Truelson
Shirley Bennett
Helen Gunderson
Linda Hughes
Rose McIntire
Carol Bennett
Gloria Gustafson
Joann Bennett
Lynda Johnson
Linda Leadley
Patricia Tutt
Susan Schott
Janis Loss
Carol Sandvig
Kaye Smith
Diane Callon
Phyllis Pedersen
Rammettes
Homemaking night class paused for holiday
The homemaking adult night school class will not meet next week due to the holiday but will resume on November 30.
Pocahontas County Livestock Producers elect officers
Jack Pohlman of Laurens was elected president and Russel Jordan of Rolfe was elected secretary at the association banquet in Laurens on November 3. New directors from county districts were Francis Alstott Laurens Byron Pirie Mallard Phillips Brinkman Rolfe and Joe Bruch Fonda. Past officers James De Wolf Gilmore City and Roy Simonson Rolfe were recognized for long service. Fred Ludwig Laurens received a certificate of appreciation for contributions to agriculture.
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Jack Pohlman
Laurens
Russel Jordan
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Phillips Brinkman
Northeast
Joe Bruch
Fonda
Southwest
James DeWolf
Gilmore City
Roy Simonson
Fred Ludwig Laurens
Iowa State University Extension Advisory Committee
Northwest
Rosenberger
Iowa State University
Teen Dems Plan Victory Dance in Laurens Parish Center
The Teen Democrats of Pocahontas County sponsor a Victory dance at the Laurens Parish Center this Saturday from 8 to 11 pm. The public is invited.
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Pocahontas County
Laurens
William J. Sennett Dies. Rites Held at St. Margaret’s
William J. Sennett died Sunday. Final rites were held at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, with interment in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery in Pocahontas. Rosary service was Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at Streit Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Sennett
St. Margaret's Catholic Church
St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery
Pocahontas
Streit Funeral Home
Mr. Sennett
Streit Funneral Home
Former Rolfe Man Gordon Siefkin Died October 31
Gordon Siefkin of Decatur Georgia died on Monday October 31 at an age marked by a life of scholarship military service and academia. He taught economics at Southwestern University and later served as dean of Emory University School of Business. He was Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and a Major in the U S Air Force from 1942 to 1946. He is survived by his wife Roberta Orchid, a brother Norman R Siefkin of Sacramento and two nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Siefkin
Sunnybrook Drive
Decatur
Trinity Chapel
W. S. Robison
Charles Gordon Siefkin
C. W. Siefkin
Rolfe
Giefkin
Gordon
Rolfe High School
State University of
Noman
R. Siefkin, Jr
Allan Siefkin
William
Forsyth
Atlanta, Ga
Morris Webb
Siefkin
Rolfe Tuesday Club to serve coffee and pie Saturday
The Rolfe Tuesday Club will host a coffee and pie event in the library basement on Saturday November 19 from 2 30 to 4 30 p m.
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Rolfe
Story Hour for Kindergarten and First Grade at Library
A Story Hour for kindergarten and first grade children is set for November 26 December 3 10 and 17 from 2 30 to 3 30 p m in the library basement The Wesleyan Service Guild meeting originally slated for November 21 with Miss Alett Grant has been postponed to the 28th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
Alett Grant
Girl Scout Candy Sale Set for Turkey Day Saturday
Readable notice invites shoppers to the Girl Scout candy sale on Saturday November 19 with proceeds supporting troop activities.
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Turkey
Gina
Manchuria
Stockholm
Sweden
Iowa
WM. Fisher
Poca-Vista
D.h.la
Albert C
Truesdale
Pocahonitas Ene
Twin Rivers Meneame
Gilmore C.-Bradgate
Albert C.-Truesdale
Pocahontas Neers
Gilmore C.bradgate
Laurens Eee
Thin Rivers
Harold G. Calligan
Extension Council
Mrs. Harding
Nat's
Rolfe Lions Club
Young’s Standan
The
Legion Post
Wm. J. Sennett
Johnny Johnson
Kenneth Zeman
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