Jas Plans Debates and Sign Project for Promotion Club
The Promotion Club met for a regular luncheon and discussed routine business. The sign committee reported erecting button signs while the library committee outlined efforts to rent the library. The Christmas stations committee proposed detailed work plans and several subcommittees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Hille
Coe
Nce
Fibers Hunter
Geo
Simonson
Iman
C. L. Gun Wn
Rolfe
KW. Webb
L.R. Davidsonn
Damborg
Bazaar and Supper at M. E. Church Next Wednesday
Aid of the M. E. church planned a bazaar and supper next Wednesday. Friday afternoon and evening will feature fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy salad rolls jelly coffee and pie. Booths will offer provisions household articles second hand books and other items. members and friends are to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Lake Okabena Ice Draws Skaters in Cold Season
Lake Okabena stays frozen inviting skaters though no floodlights are available. Local youngsters skate day and night, using a shelterhouse on the bank for warmth when possible. Residents seek fuel donations to extend skating and keep warming up spots open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Okabena
Five Inside College Representatives Win Prize Quotas
Olerich and Roadman lead a group of five inside college representatives in a two day corn hunt to raise 1127 bushels for the college. The total season haul reached 12 127 bushels valued around 36000 dollars. The effort drew support from instructors and students as fraternity members from Elwood Siatboldt Bradgate Rutland helped on the roads despite icy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olerich
al Roadman
Thers
H. FF. Olerich
Milfit
Elmt
Sauiryi
Elwood’s
Siatboldt
Bradgate
Rutland
Do You Like It The Ar I Getting The Lines
The fragment discusses improving readability by moving lines further in and reducing eyestrain. It questions user opinion on the change and invites reflection on the design choice. The text is informal and puzzling in tone.
Insurance required for 1987-88 corn loan program coverage
County agent E J Schmuecker outlines that full insurance against fire and wind damage is required for corn loan participants. Coverage must equal the loan plus interest and remain in force until repayment. Certificates from licensed insurers must accompany the producer notes, with a special 75 cent per year rate per 100 value under state laws. Producers may insure their equity at the same rate to protect collateral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.J. Schmuecker
Schmuecker
Commodity Credit Corporation
Manson Editor Involved In Boone Hill Crash
Stanford Griffith co publisher of the Manson Journal escaped serious harm after a Wednesday auto collision on Boone Hill. His Buick coupe overturned but he crawled free as a second and third wrecks followed the initial crash. He suffered only bruises and minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson Journal
Stanford Griffith
Big Hill
Boone
Griffith
State Savings Bank to Pay 7 Percent Dividend
D. W. Bates receiver of the State Savings Bank of Rolfe announces a 7 percent dividend for depositors. This sixth distribution will be paid on Wednesday December 1 1937 at the receiver’s office in the First National Bank building. Depositors should collect then as no permanent office exists in Rolfe. The examiner will be in Rolfe all day to assist. Previous dividends total 40 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Bates
State Savings Bank of
Rolfe
Arrow
First National Bank
White Elephant Sale to Benefit Local Welfare Efforts
Tuesday Club hosts an annual White Elephant sale in the Thompson Brothers building next Wednesday at 1 00 p m. Donations may be left at the Thompson Implement Co or by calling Mrs M D Anderson or Mrs Russell McIntire. Proceeds support local welfare work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Brothers
Thompson Implement Co
M. D. Anderson
Russell McIntire
Local Girl Heads to 4-H National Meeting
Winifred Brinkman from Garfield township 4-H club was named one of Iowa s representatives to the National Club Congress. She will depart for Chicago on Friday as about fifty Iowa youths attend the Congress opening next week and running through December 4. The event showcases 4-H work from 1,145,000 members nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township
Winifred Brinkman
Iowa
Chicago
Pocahontas County Older Boys and Girls Meeting in Gilmore City
The Pocahontas county older boys and girls conference will meet in Gilmore City on November 29 for high school age participants and adult leaders. All denominations are urged to cooperate and send delegates. A registration fee includes the banquet. Christmas seals are encouraged for all letters from Thanksgiving through Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Gilmore City
Christmas Seals Will Be Mailed This Week In Iowa
Fifty seven million Christmas Seals will be mailed starting Thanksgiving Day in Iowa, up nearly three million from 1936. Proceeds fund 1938 state efforts for early TB case finding, targeting contacts of active TB cases, with county medical societies aiding. The 31st annual sale runs through Christmas, supported by 99 county associations and the Iowa Tuberculosis Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
State Department of Health
State Tuberculosis Association
Administrator Warns of Overbuilding REA Lines
Rural Electric Administration chief John M. Carmody warns engineers and borrowers to stop overbuilding REA projects. He says funds are limited by Congress and must not be exceeded, urging project officials to track progress and ensure contractors are paid only within loan allotments. The note ends with a Christmas seals appeal for TB prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Carmody
Rural Electric Administration
Washington
United States
Treasury
Congress
REA
Home Study Club Met Last Friday
The American Home Study club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. H. N. Hamilton. Mrs. C. L. Gunderson presented a study of Biblical Thanksgiving Days. Thanksgiving Day in the United States was described by Mrs. H. A. Sinning. Roll call noted Thanksgiving menus. Guests were Mrs. K. P. Hunter and Miss Marie Ryen. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. J. O. Hosier and Mrs. Will Howland. Lunch was served. The December meeting will be with Mrs. Wm. Matteson, with Mrs. Sin ning and Mrs. L. A. Hansen assisting. There will be a Christmas exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Study Club
H. N. Hamilton
C. L. Gunderson
United States
H. A. Sinning
K. P. Hunter
Marie Ryen
J. O. Hosier
Will Howland
Wm. Matteson
Sinning
L. A. Hansen
Presbyterian Missionary Society Meeting Reports Program
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met at Mrs. C W Siefkin’s home with Mrs H A Sinning presiding. Rev H A Sinning led a literature discussion on Siam and a solo by Sally Webb followed by violin solos by Marie White and Jeanette Hauck. Members planned a public jitney supper for Dec 4 replacing guest day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
C. W. Siefkin
W. P. Hancher
John T. Grant
Forrest E. Grant
C. M. Patterson
H. A. Sinning
C. E. Boyce
E. C. Hoard
Siam
Sally Webb
Marie White
Jeanette Hauck
Lu Mae White
B. C. Rudolfson
Unique Rainbow Theme Engagement Party at Iowa State College
Miss Stella Mae Brinkman and Dr. Jim Butterworth announced their May 1 wedding with a morning gathering at Iowa State College. The duo surprised 3000 rainbow chrysanthemums decorated the table while a rainbow chrysanth ems arch and miniature couple framed the event. Dr Butterworth a Highland Park veterinarian and former Olympic rifle team member will reside in Highland Park. Stella Mae Brinkman, senior at Iowa State, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Brinkman and graduates in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Phi Beta
Iowa State College
Stella Mae Brinkman
Jim Butterworth
Highland Park
Butterworth
Cupid
Dr. Butterworth
Stella Mae
Henry D. Brinkman
Properly Built Corn Cribs Required for Federal Loans
The 1987 38 federal corn loan program mandates well built ventilated cribs. Foundations must withstand weight, floors high for ventilation, and walls suitable for drying. Roofs tight for two years, sturdy framing, and rodent protection are required. Officials will inspect dimensions, materials, ventilation, and rodent exclusion.
Horse Drowns in Dredge Near Sinek Farm
Louis Sinek loses a young horse from his farm last week after it strayed. Despite canvassing neighbors and ads, no information emerged until skating on the dredge revealed a horse’s ear above the ice. The animal, recently purchased, is presumed to have fallen through and drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Sinek
Blaze Damages Rural School and Carpenter Shop
Fire Thursday afternoon damaged a rural school building behind Mrs Lola Tubbs home used as a carpenter and cabinet shop. Interior ruined by fire and water with the roof destroyed and windows broken. Tools largely spared due to heavy packing. Mrs Carol Tubbs Barbour’s household goods also damaged. Cause unknown. neighbors alerted authorities. Insurance partially covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Tubbs
Carol Tubbs Barbour
Tubbs
Palmer
George Hilmer
Hilmers
Floyd Russells
Humboldt
Methodist Women Present Program at Kensington Circle
The Methodist women at Kensington held a Wednesday afternoon program by Circle No. 2 featuring devotional talks, readings, a piano solo by Evelyn Perrin, and a discussion of Holidays in England. They announced an annual bazaar supper next Wednesday December 1 offering handmade Christmas gifts at booths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
Circle No. 2
Marvin Burroughs
Denzil Johnson
L. M. Paulson
George Smith
Fred Smith
England
Martin Christensen
Our House
Virginia DeVaul
Mary Fuller
Evelyn Perrin
Unemployment Census Cards Returned in Rolfe
Ninety six unemployment cards have been filled out and returned in Rolfe as part of the National Unemployment Census started last week. Cards were sent to all residents but only those unemployed or partially unemployed who wished to work were urged to respond. The nationwide result is anticipated with interest.
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Rolfe
Rolfe Residents Spend Winter in Warmer Climes
The Rolfe exodus to milder areas begins with residents heading to Seattle Pasadena and Biloxi for holidays and winter. Families like Gundersons Kirkpatricks Bruces Wilsons Butler Hauck and Messingers plan lengthy sojourns, visiting relatives and enjoying southern or west coast climates through spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
C. L. Gunderson
West Coast
Gundersons
Minneapolis
Seattle
Wash
Arthur Gunderson
Everett
Pasadena
Calif
S. R
Biloxi
Miss
Marion Bruce
Stillwater
Oklo
Billy Wilcox
E. A. Messinger
Alice Jones
Mildred
Indianapolis
Oklahoma
Garfield Go Getters Meet at Ives Home
Mrs. Arlo Ives invited Garfield township girls to her home where nine club members gathered last Saturday. They did a Thanksgiving roll call and exchanged program books and home efficiency records. Miss Mc Nee demonstrated Becoming hair lines with Winifred Brinkman as model. Mary Van Ives and Marguerie Guderian won prizes. Brinkman received a handkerchief shower before leaving for Chicago on November 30 returning December 3. Doughnuts and cocoa were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Arlo Ives
Garfield Township
Miss McNee
Winifred Brinkman
Mary van Ives
Marguerie Guderian
Chicago
Mrs. Ives
Marguerie
Bernice Guderian
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Jas
Debate
Manson
State Savings Bank
White Elephant Sale
Older Boys’ and Girls’ Meeting
Home Study Club
Presbyterian Missionary Society
M E
Ives
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