Dayton Island Husking Champion Crowned In Rural Contest
A large crowd watched Rev. Harold Iron of Dickens win the Dayton Island husking contest at D Brinkman farm south of Rolfe. Dayton weighed 1240 pounds and averaged 70 pounds per bushel, conquering 18 bushels in 60 minutes. He is 24, a recent preacher, and this marks a peak for the event. Rev. Milo Hall Marathon took second with 1110 pounds. The field of seven included Rev. Dr. W H Tileman of Algona and Rev. M M Merer of Archer. The event featured a field clean as corn, with props from local clergy and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Iron
Dickens
D. Brinkman Farm
Rolfe
Dayton
Bradgate
Humboldt Chamber of Commeee
Milo Hall
W. H. Tileman
Algona
M. M. Mer
Archer
Muhleman
Ie ‘Taylor
Sac City
Miter
Brinkman
Karl Roadman
Amingside Ollere
Grundy County
Lloyd Sheerer
Odebolt
Fremont Fayl
Farnhamme
Bean
Ets
Morningside College
Epworth League
Connecin
Morningside. College
Ity
Nice
Podge
Dans
Lehien
Baesman
Death Takes the Steering Wheel Drama at Rolfe Methodist Church
Twenty one local citizens aided by the Anti Saloon League present a trial drama based on a liquor fueled fatal motor crash. The play at Rolfe Iowa Sunday November 28 features an impressive cast and jury, aiming to convey a strong prohibition message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
Rolfe
Iowa
Andrew Simonson
Ransome
Siefkin
Joe Roebuck
Robertson Gladys Brenton
Grace Ross Alice Ball
Curtis Jones
Sinning
Wangberg
Charles Bowen
Adolph Thompson
LL. A. Thompson
W. P. Wheeler
Emma Hewlett
Virgil Vaughn
Donald Wikenberry
Evelyn Thompson
Freeman Nielsen
Lawrence Turley
Melvin Thorson
George Ivey
Information For Those Sealing Corn Under Federal Loan Program
Corn offered as collateral for the 1937 38 federal loan program will be inspected and sealed by state supervised sealers. Farmers must verify eligibility using county committee blanks and certification before requesting sealer services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Secretary of Agriculture
E. J. Schmuecker
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Office of the
Iowa Agricultural Conservation Committee
Des Moines
Holt Furniture Stock to be Sold at Public Auction
The Don Lee Furniture Co. of Omaha appointed D. G. Bechtel to liquidate the Holt Furniture Co. stock and fixtures by auction from Wednesday November 17 through Saturday November 20, with sales daily in the afternoon and evening after the death of administrator L. J. Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Lee Furniture Co
Omaha
D. G. Bechtel
Holt Furniture Co
L. J. Holt
First moving picture cooking school shown at Manson
The Manson Journal and local businesses sponsored the event featuring a cooking school presented on film. Mrs Guy Smith Mrs Casper Grant and Mrs fom Leith with Irene attended. The show blended cooking tips with a narrative to entertain and educate local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Guy Smith
Casper’ Grant
Fom Leith
Irene
Manson Journal
Red Cross Roll Call Ends Next Thursday November 25
Armistice Day marked drive to enroll members led by M. W. Webb in Rolfe. Membership supports disaster relief and broader health services for veterans dependents and communities, with emphasis on first aid, nursing, and youth involvement through the Junior Red Cross. Enroll under mercy’s banner during this annual campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Rolfe
M. W. Webb
The
America
Mercy
Adult Night Class Discusses Toys Books For Children
The Monday adult night class at the schoolhouse led by Miss Irene McNee explored what kind of toys and books are best for children. Women from the community attended, studying book contents bindings and illustrations. Next week Miss Judith Wangberg will assist with bandaging and first aid in the home demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene MecNee
Judith Wangberg
R. N
MecNee
Behrendsen Announces Closing Out Sale November 24
Frank Behrendsen offers cattle livestock machinery grain and other farm property at a closing out sale starting 1 p.m. Wednesday November 24 at the farm 3 miles south and 14 miles east of Clinton Garfield cemetery with Rolfe State Bank clerk and Cassie Skow as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Behrendsen
Frank
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Rolfe State Bank
Cassie Skow
Pocahontas Legion and Auxiliary to Host County Meeting
The Pocahontas American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary will host the county organization in Pocahontas on Friday. James I. Whiver town department commander and Fred Hudson eighth district commander will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Business callers at Pocahontas on Monday
Mr Corliss Stegge and Mrs Corliss Stegge and Ronald Learned and Mrs Lucille Learned visited Pocahontas as business callers on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Stegge
Ronald
Lucille Learned
Pocahontas
Thanksgiving joint service at Nain Lutheran church
A combined Protestant service will be held at Nain Lutheran church at 10 a m on Thanksgiving Day with participation from all Rolfe churches. The program features a Luther choir, organ preludes and postludes, prayers by Rev J C Wangberg and Rev J O Wangberg, hymns and scripture, ending at 11 a m to allow time for meals with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain Lutheran Church
Rolfe
Turkey
Dorothy Johansen
J. C. Wangberg
H.A
Luther Choirs
G. J. Robertson
J. O. Wangberg
Dorothy Johaansen
H, Alford
Winifred Brinkman Wins 4-H Club Contest
Pocahontas County 1937 4 H Club Food Preparation Champion is Miss Winifred Brinkman of Rolfe Iowa. County winner earns the Server Electolux gold medal of honor from the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work in Chicago. National winners to be announced at the 4 H Club Contest in Chicago November 26 to December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Winifred Brinkman
Rolfe
Towa
Electolux
National Committee On Boys and Girls Club
Chicago
United States
Pocahontas Farmer Appointed to State Conservation Board
Fred Roewe of Laurens, a longtime AAA and soil conservation leader, is named to the state conservation body administering the farm act. He becomes chairman of the county cornshog committee and has served as a state AAA field man for three years. Pocahontas County gains prominence in farm program administration. R. M. Evans becomes assistant secretary of agriculture and F. K. Hawley takes on national field duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Roewe
Laurens
AAA
Roewe
Pocahontas County
R. M. Evans
Geeecury of Agriculture
F. K. Hawley
Promotion Club Meeting This Noon in Rolfe
The Promotion club holds its regular biweekly meeting this noon with A. G. Hille as chairman. A meal and brief business session will occupy the hour. A large turnout of business and professional people attends, and Rolfe welfare topics are discussed. Be there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promotion Club
A. G. Hille
Rolfe
Pocahontas County Tops Iowa Corn Yield Estimates
A recent Iowa Department of Agriculture report shows Pocahontas County corn yielding about 59 bushels per acre, with Cedar 61 and Washington 60 leading statewide. Iowa as a whole this year is estimated at 496.62 million bushels, roughly double last year’s 212.24 million, and accounts for about 18 percent of U.S. production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States Department of Agriculture
Pocahontas County
United States
Illinois
Cedar County
Washington County
Muscatine
Benton
Pocahontas
Palo Alto
Clay
Kossuth
Humboldt
Webster
Calhoun
Sac
Buena Vista
Sunday School Teachers Training Ends at Trinity Lutherans
The Trinity Lutherans concluded a ten week Sunday school teachers training series in Bode. The final lesson covered Sunday school and church doctrines with Rev. J O Wangberg and Rev E C Haavick among instructors. Attendees included members from Humboldt Ottosen Bode Rolfe and here led by Rev H C Hendrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutherans
Bode
J. O. Wangberg
E. C. Haavick
H. C. Hendrickson
Humboldt
Ottosen
Rolfe
Lou Thompson
Luther Thompson
Grayce Thompson
Olive
Verna Ryen
Clara Everson
Judith
Trapshoot At Bradgate Set For November 23
A trapshoot is planned at Bradgate next Tuesday starting at 10 a.m. A strong turnout was at the Armistice day event. Prizes include turkeys ducks geese and chickens, with the Bradgate sponsor tallying the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradgate
The
Christmas Seals Sale To Begin Next Week
The annual Christmas Seals drive starts Wednesday, November 24, with Mrs. J. R. McIntire in charge locally and Prof. Roy Jennings and Mrs. Jens Thompson active in Des Moines Two. Pocahontas county is split into 11 districts, with half the net proceeds staying for local school health work. Last year sales reached $658.54. this year’s goal is $787.05, an 11 percent rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. McIntire
Roy Jennings
Jens Thompson
Des Moines
Pocahontas County
Our County
Rolfe Triumphs in Season Final Over Glidden 18 to 7
Rolfe closes gridiron season with an 18 to 7 victory over Glidden on Armistice night. Glidden led early 7-0 after Ravbuck scoring and a drop kick, but Rolfe rallied in the second half to score twice and secure the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glidden High
Rolfe
Glidden
Stone Wall
Rolfe Boys
Ravbuck
Taylor
Tutt
Cornwell
Raybuck
Budolfson
Rudolfson
Rudy
Hanson
Relfe
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Fey
Northwest Iowa
H. D
M. FE
Holt Furniture Company
F. Behrendsen
Pocahontas CO. Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
Pocahontas CO. Farmer
Lidden— Hansen
Copenhaver Rudolfson
LFE
Gregory Shelgren
Enn Graeer
Knute Ferden
Rush Smith
Allan Lemont Phillips
Rudy Euston Cornwell
Trafford Taylor Boles
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