D M T News Highlights Exam Week and Holiday Break
Six weeks exams run this week causing furrowed brows as Thanksgiving break looms. Des Moines Township Farm Bureau program featured performances by Divonna Vaughn and students. D M T teams split with Whittemore. Bates ill, Nielsen lead scorers. Christmas operetta planned for Dec 19 20 with many students in dramatic humorous and oratorical events.
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D.M.T
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Divonna Vaughn
Little Lamb
Marjorie Peterson
Mandell Kilbourne
Miss Nelson
Wilna Struthers
John Hunter
Ralph Hunter
Carol Smith
Alvin Vaughn
Betty Brown
Bennie
Jack—Waits
Shirle Heathman
Jimmy Spencer
Santa Claus
Elmer Weishaar
Mildred Boyd
Fae Kilbourne
Evelyn Mae Sennett
Lee Carlton
Mildred Kilbourne
Mable Nielsen
Marion Ryen
Virginia Vaughn
George Marine
Robert Heathman
Bernard Sanden
Calvin Stoner
Gertrude G. Hurley
Plover Patriot Social Roundup Highlights Local Visitors
The Plover Patriot lists numerous social calls and visits from Ames, Des Moines, Davenport, Pocahontas, Newton, and Mallard. Notables include Gene and Glenn of radio fame and Senator Clare Dewey’s dining guests. Descriptions mention pheasant hunting trips, Thanksgiving gatherings, and family events across several towns.
Resolution of Condolence for Ward Ferguson in Pythias Lodge
The Knights of Pythias Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40 notes the supreme chancellor’s promotion of Ward Ferguson from earthly lodge to the Supreme Lodge. He served as Grand Chancellor and Grand Keeper of Records and Seal with an un tarnished record, uniting effort and conscientious administration. His life exemplified true Pythianism and his leadership will be missed. charter to be draped in mourning for six months with a copy sent to Miss Margaret Ferguson, Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Ferguson
Damon
Pythias
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40
Margaret Ferguson
Ates Moines
Harriss F. Thomas
Marion Bruce
Knights of Pythias
Plover Area Weekend Socials and Pheasant Hunt Notes
Weekend visitors from Davenport Pocahontas Des Moines and Royal shared meals and stories across the Plover area. Hunting crowds, snow briefly dusted fields, and local events included a post nuptial shower for Mrs Burl Houck and a sequence of relatives traveling between Iowa towns and Minnesota.
Thanksgiving Faculty Dinner at Garlock Home
A pre-Thanksgiving dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Garlock for the school faculty. Each member contributed, and the Garlock family provided the home, dishes, and utensils, making a very enjoyable event.
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L. F. Garlock
Garlock
Presbyterian Ladies Bazaar Sparks December 7 Sale
The Presbyterian ladies announce a bazaar on December 7 featuring many useful items for sale. A square meal will be served in the evening. More information will follow next week.
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Presbyterian Ladies
Commercial Club Elects New Officers After Oyster Supper
The Commercial Club met at the school building Thursday evening and served an oyster supper. New officers were elected: President Ed L. Lehnus, Vice President Cyr B. E. Poundstone, Secretary-Treasurer C. B. Miller.
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Commercial Club
Ed L. Lehnus
Cyr
B. E. Poundstone
Secy
Treas
C. Eb, Miller
Arrow Adz Makes Hog and Pup Sales Spark
A W Hess reports his ad for male hogs drew quick results selling two hogs near West Bend the next day another sold. The L E Thompson estate sale drew a big crowd at the Mercantile Store with busy activity all day. Heathman’s Springer pups on hand could push Arrow Adz to a perfect 100 percent batting average.
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A. W. Hess
West Bend
L. E. Thompson
Allen Heathman
Springer
Arrow Adz
Study Club Meets For Thanksgiving Lesson and Bus Ride
The Learn a Little Study Club met at Mrs. Chas Lehnus home in Plover aboard Bus No 1 with Mrs B F Riggs as conductor and W F Hofert as motorman. Members reviewed current events and heard readings on early Iowa and Indians and Vandermark's Folly with plans for the next meeting at Mrs W K Heron on December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Lehnus
Plover
B. F. Riggs
W. F. Hofert
H. O. Beneke
L. E. Garlock
Wm. McKim
Iowa
Plover Cagers Triumph In Twin Bill Over Ottosen Teams
Plover's girls and boys basketball squads defeated Ottosen teams in Friday events. Referee Martin from Goldfield officiated. Ottosen suffered a mouth injury to one player but recovered. Girls led early, but Plover edged ahead to win by 37 to 25. Boys won 23 to 16 on home floor. Locals face D M T teams Wednesday evening on Plover court.
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Whittemore
Elanor Bates
D. M
Plover Basketeers
Plover
D.M.T
Ottosen
Martin
Goldfield
Ottosen Lassies
Infant Son Jesse Wilbur Clark Remembered in Plover Burial
Mourns the loss of infant Jesse Wilbur Clark son of Mr and Mrs Clark of Madrid died at birth and was brought to the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Twigs in Plover for burial in Powhatan Township Cemetery last Thursday. Mrs Clark formerly Ruth Shoesmaker is daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Shoesmaker former residents of the community. Mrs Clark was ill before birth and her sister Mrs Albert Twigg went to Madrid to care for her as the Shoemaker parents came from Carlisle to assist. The family friends extend sympathy.
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Jesse Wilbur Clark
Shoemaker
Carlisle
Plover
Twigg
Close Call While Hunting Birds Leaves Paul Kerns Shot
Paul Kerns was struck on the left shoulder by a stray shot while pheasant hunting with men in neighbor George Corray’s cornfield. Seven pellets penetrated his leather jacket and lodged in flesh. He was taken to Mallard for treatment. surgeons removed the shot and doctors expect no serious harm.
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Paul Kerns
George Corray
Paul
Mallard
Plover School Notes Highlight Student Achievements
First grade pupils made back markers while second graders created a Book Week booklet on bucks history and book care. Perfect spelling graders named include Jeane Abbott and others. Jeane Abbott celebrated a birthday Monday. Sixth graders studied digestion with model drawings. top drawings named Phyllis Martin and others. Seventh and eighth graders had strong attendance. list of students with perfect attendance provided. Mrs. VanAlstine visited to observe multiple grades.
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Bucks
Jeane Abbott
Evelyn Baade
Marilyn McFadden
Ruth Buchanan
Geraldine Henderson
Janice Miller
Irene Minkler
Cheryl Marie Taylor
Darlene Hoffert
Junior Hendricks
Morris Forey
jJo Arn Iler
Eugene Ferry
Donald Wilson
Harry Hilton
Phyllis Martin
Clair Knee
Florence Webbink
Wayne Henderson
Wava Emory
John Baade
Mary Iseminger
Donald Abbott
F.C. VanAlstine
Dale Buck
Lawrence Christensen
Catherine Butler
LaVon Heathman
Dorothy Hoffert
Harvey Minkler
Keith Thompson
Bonnie Ande
Merle Hilton
Howard Hubbell
Alberta Joens
Adela Joens
Carl Knapp
Marjorie Sharp
Clyde Perrigo
Cameron VanAlstine
Betty Stearns
Food Show Draws Hundreds at Peoples Mercantile
The Food Show and Pancake Party filled the Peoples Mercantile store with hundreds on Saturday. Extra clerks served for ten hours while coffee and pancakes drew visitors, with booths from Western Grocer Mills, Burch Biscuit Co., and Nebraska Consolidated Mills.
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People’s Mercantile Store
Mia
R. Q. Johnson
Helen Gilchrist
Western Grocer Mills
Marshalltown
K. A. Larson
Laurens
Jack Spratt Foods Inc
Farmers of
Iowa
Wm. Christensen
Burch Biscuit Co
Des Moines
A. G. Heathman
Henry Fitzgerald
C. J. Hancher
Nebraska Consolidated Mills
Claudina Johnson
Rolfe
N. J. Meurer
Plover School
Howard V. Schoonover
Eagle Grove
Charles Hewitt & Sons
Opal
4 H Club Seeks New Girls In Parahontas
Attention 1 H Club Girls Mrs J W Meredith and Myps Ward Sharp attended a meeting for H Club Leacers in Parahontas Recently The demonstration was on canning bee chicken and pork A meeting is set for Saturday Nov 30 at 2 30 p m at the Walter Rothwell home to organize a 4 H Club for girls ages 12 to 20 All eligible ages invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Meredith
Ward Sharp
H Club
Parahontas
Walter Rothwell
Man Kicked by Horse Receives Patchwork Face Injury
Elwood Henderson was kicked in the face by a horse while cleaning a barn. He reached home dazed and was treated by doctors with adhesive tape and ointment for cuts and broken glasses and a damaged cap. Doctors say injuries are not serious and won’t scar permanently.
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Inwood Henderson
Elwood
Hoon
Edna Henderson
Swood
Kiswood
Plover Presbyterian Church Notes and Schedule
Sunday services include morning worship at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Class meets Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. A union Thanksgiving service is planned Thursday at the M. E. church at 10:00 a.m. The Willing Workers' Society skips this week. Bible Study next Tuesday Dec 3 covers Thessalonians 3 1 18. Members urged to copy the chart if not yet done.
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M. E
County Red Cross
Willing Workers’ Society
Merwindler Advances in Local Car Scene
Mrs. M D Faust of Dog Mainey visited last week with her mother Mrs. Ida Forney. Faust traveled via Pocahontas and brought members of the Gilchuist family to their relatives in the city. Mr and Mrs Raymond Henderson and children were Ft Dodge visitors Saturday and saw Gene and Glenn, radio performers.
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Merwindler
Henry Fitzgera
M. D. Faust
Dog Mainey
Ida_ Forney
Faust
Pocahontas
Gilchuist Famil
Raymond Henderson
Ft. Dodge
Gene
Glenn
Jake
Lena
Latallard
Sheriff sale notice Pocahontas County Iowa 1985
Notice of sheriff sale in Pocahontas County Iowa for the property of Fran Atherton. Mast half of the southeast quarter section 12 township 2 north range 31 west. sale to satisfy a writ of execution issued from the district court. public auction at the court house Pocahontas at 2:00 p.m. on the specified date.
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State of Iowa
Pocahontas County
Poyhontas
Willy
Forth County
Pocahontas
State of Tow
D. W. Bates
State Savings Bank
Rolfe
Iowa
Fran Atherton
Towit
Section 12
Township 2
Range 31
St. P.M. Pocahontas County
Lows
Hubert Kapsch
C. W. Gilchrist
Geper
Powhontas
Lath
Public Auction of Pocahontas Real Estate Set for Nov 21 1935
In Pocahontas County Iowa on November 21 1935 at 2 00 PM a public sale will occur at the county courthouse to satisfy a special execution issued by the district court clerk. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company sues in rem against the described real estate with defendants including Walter J Eigsti Annis Rohling Company and George A Rich among others. The property lies in Section 1 Township 93 North Range 32 West except a specified tract and measures about 2.22 acres more or less, subject to the highway and costs.
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State of Iowa
Pocahontas County
Derembe
A. D
Pocahontas
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York City
Sail Real & Tate
Walter J. Eigsti
Anna MM
Migsti
Deceasts
Annis & Rohling Company
George A. Rich
Katheryn E. Gristin
Walter J. Eigesti
J.C. Kigsti
Arthur F. Bigsty
Charles W. Pohl
Florence Poth
Rose Keigsti
Sigle
Alma Yordy
Walter K Yordy
Walter K. Kiesti
Beulah J. Migsti
Edna Be. Stoltafus
Nicholas M. Stoltafus
Eileen Bigsti
Arthur J. Braginton
Alice
Chicago & North Western Railway
Poewkontas County
Iowa
Hubert Kapsch
Jaws
C. W. Gilchrist
Sheriff's Office
Appointment of Executor in Estate of J F Fisher
In Pocahontas County Iowa the District Court notices the appointment of CC W Carpenter as executor of the estate of J F Fisher deceased. Creditors must present claims as required by law and all debts are to be paid to the undersigned. Dated November 22 1936.
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District Court of
State of
Iowa
Pocahontas County
J. F Fisher
J. F. Fisher
CC. W. Carpenter
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D. M. T. Hi-Lites
Leonard Ripperger
Phyllis Seaman
Dewayne Kilbourne
Bobby Thompson
Floyd Kauffman
Marion Zemin
Kenneth Marine
Virginia Heathman
Robert Weaver
Donald Msaadam
Ardith Body
Arrow-Ad
The
George Oakland
Fort Dodge
Gene and
Radio Fame
I. FE. Garlock
C. E. Watts
Ames
L. E. Leonard
Millard Hancher
Davenport
Lee Fisher
Maude Ives
Mary von
Ruth Fisher
Earl Fisher
Fay
J. C. Olerich
Allan Phillips
Ed Wiegman
Max Williams
Newton
W. A. Ler
D. ©. McFarland
Swea City
John Thompson
C. S. Eppelsheimer
Vernon Hollenbeck
Slayton
Minn
Alma Campbell
Frank Fisher
Palo Alto
W. S. Strong
Phil Martin
Lloyd Seagren
Curlew
L. E.tinnngson
Lydia Leither
Brooklyn
N. Y
Fred Abbott
Los Angeles
Cal
Don Abbott
Geo. Korough
R. O. Johnson
Wilbur Woods
Richard Sudderis
Murray
Peter
Bertha
Minnie Dickerson
Emmetsburg
G. A. Parradee
Paul Hauser
Graham
Gillispie
Shaw
C. R. Henderson
Mike Strong
Arthur Thompson
Henry Woodward
George Feaney
Shipping Association
J. B. Sheldon
Havelock
Rollie Miller
Royal
C. FE. Miller
Henry Webbink
Webbink
Jas. E. Grove
Katherine
L. D. Goodchild
Parent-Teacher Association
Warren Heathman
Iowa Falls
Roger Heathman
W. L. Smith
Jake Smith
Rockford
Ill
Homer Osborne
H. F. Knapp
Charlotte
Leonard Jacobsen
Calif
Osborne
Wm. D. Heathman
Selah Groves
Ortonville
F. R. Eggspuehler
Groves
McAlester
Texas
Arlene Kumlah
Methodist Church
Burl Houck
New Hampton
R. E. Houck
George Arnold
Mary Markley
Glidden
B. A. Kerns
O. J. Cook
Plover Presbyterian Church
John Deere
Knights of Pythias Hall
Rie
Sheppard and
Murphy
Thompson Brothers, Rolfe
Sheriff's
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