Social clubs host bridge and gatherings this week
Mrs. Webb hosted the Double Six bridge club at a 7:30 dessert luncheon with three guests. Mrs. Butler took second high and Mrs. Webb won high. Mrs. Chapman hosted the T W C club at two bridge tables with Jo Barnes high and Art Ferden second. bingo went to Verne Peters.
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Webb
Double Six
M. W. Webb
Dean Gunderson
G. G. Butler
Jennie Bowen
Butler
Chapman
T.W.C
Charles Chapman
Jo Barnes
Art Ferden
Verne Peters
Norway Choir Delights Bode audience at Lutheran church
Randaberg Male Chorus from Stavanger Norway performed at the Bode Lutheran church last Thursday evening with Rev. Fred Jacobsen and several Simonson families among attendees. Motion pictures of Norway were shown. Stangeland, a choir member, is a Simonson cousin and stayed overnight. The group toured Story City visiting relatives the next day and joined a church service and afternoon concert.
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Randaberg
Stavanger
Norway
Lutheran Church
Bode
Fred Jacobsen
Elmer Simonson
A. M
Roy Simonson
Louis
Dora Simonson
Helen
Marna Woods
Birt Oskvng
Yvonne
Stangeland
Simonsons
Roy L
Story City
J. T. Heggen
Funeral Held For Mrs Tom Lawman At Presbyterian Church
Attendees from Relfe included Mr and Mrs Art Firkins and Mr and Mrs Louis Wilson at the service for Mrs Tom Lawman. She died in her sleep Friday night after years of ill health. She is survived by her husband son John Lawman and several other relatives.
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Art Firkins
Louis Wilson
Relfe
Tom Lawman
Presbyterian Church
Rodman
Plover New Band Instruments Display Thursday Evening
Notice invites parents and children to view new band instruments at Plover school on Thursday November 18 at 8 pm. A Chicago music expert will discuss a new rental system. instruments may be rented or purchased. A new band is organized to start musical education for beginners. tests were given to fourth through high school students, and parents were notified when children excelled.
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Plover
Chicago
County Farmers Adopting Modern Electrical Appliances
Dale N. Goodell reports a survey of 19 REA cooperatives showing electrified farms in Pocahontas County use refrigerators in 74.6 percent of homes, pressure water systems in 35 percent, electric breaders in 88 percent, water heaters in 24 percent, and electric ranges in 20.7 percent. Three horsepower motors serve 11 percent, home freezers 8 percent, with radios irons and minor appliances nearly universal.
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Pocahontas County
Dale N. Goodell
REA
Olney Appointed Index Editor for 1949 Old Gold Yearbook
Cedar Falls Iowa Janet R Olney daughter of Mr and Mrs Lavern Olney of Rolfe has been named index editor for the 1949 Old Gold at Iowa State Teachers College She is a freshman two year kindergarten primary major and contributes to the college mixed chorus and Chapel Choir.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa
Janet R. Olney
Lavern Olney
Rolfe
Iowa State Teachers College
Miss Olney
Child Dies In Corn Bin Accident
Seven year old Johnny Ochenfels suffocated while playing in a nine foot bin of shelled corn. His sister screamed for help as the elevator ran and workers tore out the crib side but could not revive him.
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Johnny Ochenfels
Drowning Claims Marengo Man After Autoc wreck
Orlan Gorsch aged 26 of Marengo died by drowning after a car collision with a concrete bridge in dense fog. The crash left him in a ditch with two feet of water as rescue efforts followed. A separate note cites Rex Beresford of Iowa State College urging timely feeding for cattle as critical when steers begin on feed.
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Or Lan Gorsch
Marengo
Gorsch
Rex Beresford
Iowa State College
West Bend Hosts Ten Evening Adult School Sessions
The first of ten meetings for the men and women’s adult evening school will be Monday November 22 at 7 30 pm in the West Bend public school. Miss Beverly DeWolf leads homemaking with storage space and cleaning topics while E J Maben covers pasture management and soil testing. A combined forum and Iowa Centennial slides conclude the evening, with nursery care for children five and under. Diplomas awarded for seven meetings and perfect attendance, open to all in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
Beverly DeWolf
E. J. Maben
Iowa
Methodists Attend District Advance Meeting at Fort Dodge
Local Methodist church members joined the District Methodist Advance at First Methodist Church Fort Dodge last Sunday. Five speakers presented on the new quadrennial program For Christ and His Church. Rolfe attendees included Mrs H D Brinkman Cora Lighter Vesta Feller and others.
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Methodist Advance
First Methodist Church
Fort Dodge
F. E. Burgess
Algona
C. J. Semans
A. Schult
Sheldon
F. G. Bean
Sioux City
C. W. Tompkins
Friendship Haven
Methodist Church
Christ and His Church
Rolfe
H. D. Brinkman
Cora Lighter
Vesta Feller
John Gunderson
Fred Nelson
Ben Lehnus
Wesley Lehnus
Libbie MacVey
Zelda Snyder
Martin Christensen
H. V. Bartz
Baldwin Home Sold to Elmer Simonson
G W Baldwin sold his house near the Lutheran parsonage to Elmer Simonson. The Baldwins will spend the winter in Joplin Missouri due to Mrs. Baldwins health. Baldwin works in a large Consumer's Market owned by his son Frank while in Joplin.
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G. W. Baldwin
Lutheran Parsonage
Elmer Simonson
Baldwins
Joplin
Iowa
Bang Bang Snake Surprises Stuart Family
Four year old Gary Barr, son of Mr and Mrs Max Barr of Stuart, rushes in to tell his mother to look at the bang bang. She goes outside and finds a four foot rattlesnake coiled near the house as a neighbor describes a startling incident.
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Gary Barr
Max Barr
Stuart
Tough Kid Timothy Graves Hits Hurdles in Hospital
Timothy Graves an 18 month old Les Mars boy who tasted kerosene and was treated at a hospital after rubbing Tye on his face. He has since improved and is recovering at home.
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Timothy Graves
Les Mars
Timothy
Young fox adopted by Decorah youth Curtis Moon
Curtis Moon, a Decorah youth, keeps a captured fox as a pet. The fox, raised from a cub, lives in a special house and bonds with Curtis though he fusses when strangers appear. The note mentions corn and roof needs for this year’s crop.
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Curtis Moon
Decorah
Curtis
Methodist Church announces schedules and events
The Methodist Church lists church school at 10 15 a m worship at 11 15 a m and youth fellowships at 6 p m Choir rehearsal Thursday at 8 p m A 200th anniversary notice for Isaac Watts is included A union Thanksgiving service is scheduled at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday November 24 Good Will truck visit on Monday November 29 The film The King of Kings about Christ is set for Sunday December 5 The note ends with a moral exhortation to act now or reconsider tomorrow.
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the Methodist Church
V. W. Bartz
Art de Vaul
Isaac ‘Watts
Presbyterian Church
Life of
Christ
St Pauls Lutheran announces guest speaker and service times
Fred Jacobsen pastor leads divine worship at 9 a.m with guest speaker Rev H H Steege of Gilmore City Visitors welcome. Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a.m Thanksgiving Day service at 10 a.m Confirmation class meets Saturday at 10 a.m. Visitors urged to attend.
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ST. Paul’s
Fred Jacobsen
H. H. Steege
Gilmore City
St.Paul’s
Presbyterian Church announces weekly schedule and Thanksgiving service
Pastor W F Schneck leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6 p.m. Session meeting is Monday at 7 30 p.m. Union Thanksgiving services on Wednesday November 24 begin at 8 p.m with Rev Bartz delivering the message.
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Presbyterian Church
W F. Schneck
P.m. Union
Rev. Bartz
Card of thanks for scarlet fever quarantine
Judy Hanson thanks friends for cards and gifts received during quarantine for scarlet fever. She signs at age 37-1.
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Judy Hanson
Iowa Taxpayers Meeting Hosts Noted Guests in Des Moines
Dr. G G Butler and Mrs Butler attended the Iowa Taxpayers Association fourteenth annual meeting at Hotel Savery Des Moines on November 12. Senator Styles Bridges spoke as a distinguished guest, noted for his leadership in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Iowa
G. G. Butler
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Hotel
Chauffeurs Licenses Renewals Begin on November 15
Sheriff Stanly announces renewal dates for chauffeurs licenses in the county. Renewals proceed on regular dates every Friday and every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at designated county offices.
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BR. Stanly
Thanks for Kindness at Mrs Petersons Funeral
In gratitude for the sympathy shown during the death and burial of Mrs. Peterson. L. P. Peterson expresses appreciation for the thoughtful friends and neighbors.
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Peterson
L. P. Peterson
Passing of Beloved Mother Prompt Sincere Thanks
The Lawman Family extends sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for beautiful flowers and cards received during the passing of their beloved mother.
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Lawman
Thanks for the Gifts and Visits After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Marion Baker expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for gifts cards letters flowers and visits received during her stay at the Lutheran Hospital and after returning home.
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Lutheran Hospital
Marion Baker
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Ada Lambertson
Charles Joachims
Adolf Johnson
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Pocahontas
Lawrence Thompson
Northwood
Minn
Russell Reese
Lafayette
Ray Klein
Clarence Reese
Willis Puff
C. J. White
C. B. Fuller
W. R. Fisher
Ernest Vaughn
O.E.S
Order of Eastern Star
Franklin Majorowicz
American Home Study Club
E. Eikenberry
A. D. Cleal
Lena Vaughn
Lee Fisher
L.D. Club
Earl Chambers
A.L.D
Priscilla
John Alden
Mary Blessing
Harry Spencer
Hazel Leadley
Herman Dietrich
Pirl Riches
John Ricklefs
Bancroft
H. J. McNertney
MecNertney
Ft. Dodge
Baldwin Home
Hubbard
Emil Dietrich
William Gelhorn
Colorado
Betty
Beauty Shop
Johnnie Loss
Hunt Radio Service
Byron Hunt
Seanksaiving
Imag Herb Barrett
Helen Bruce
Raymond Otto
Boyd Imhoff
Climax Yy Co
Tog Mill & Feed Co
Feed Co
Nat's Farm Loan
Sec
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Phontas
Don Cook
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