Bal Clinic to Feature Girls Basketball Demonstrations
Supt G L Sanders of 8 Town high school leading a December 9 clinic with a demonstration by Lowell Diddy from state champion team Bend and a session by Coach Wood of Mallard. A I B girls perform fundamentals and rules discussion led by Sam Nuzeum. Des Moines writers cover. exec committee members Rankin and tire present. Evening games pair A I B Des Moines vs Thompson's Beauty School, Hampton vs Oakland, Allerton vs Plover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Sanders
Lowell Diddy
Tom West
Bend
Wood
Mallard
Sam Nuzeum
Des Moines
Aft
Des Moines Tribune
A. E. Rankin
Hampton
Forest P
Tire
Thompson’s
Beauty School
Iakland
Allerton
Plover
Methodist Ladies' Aid Bazaar Supper Planned
The Methodist Ladies' Aid society bazaar supper will be served in the church social rooms on Wednesday December 6 at 5 30 p m The menu features fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy baked beans mberry salad pickles jelly pie coffee and more as preparations aim to accommodate a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Hybrid corn growers pass state inspection in Iowa
Two Pocahontas county farmers error in state list of certified hybrid seed corn growers whose fields passed 1939 inspection requirements of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association at Ames County. About 10 acres passed field inspection in the county. Corn from these plots must pass a germination test before sale under the blue certification tag. More than 8,400 acres statewide passed field inspection. certified seed crop expected at 700,000 bushels. County agents offer the booklet Know Your Hybrid Corn with names of growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association
Ames County
E. J. Schmuecker
Muecker
Iowa
Willard Wheeler Receives Gift at Que Grocery
Willard Wheeler received an innerspring mattress as a gift at the Que grocery store on Saturday evening. The event suggests a local giveaway or prize presented during store hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Wheeler
Que
Havelock Glee Clubs Stage An Old Kentucky Garden
The combined Havelock high school glee clubs presented An Old Kentucky Garden on a recent Wednesday to a large audience. The operetta featured songs by Stephen Foster and showcased Floyd Schleusner Velma Clayton Jimmie Waters and Dale Shimon in standout roles. Over fifty students participated and the next performance is planned for December 22 with the mixed chorus of 28 voices joining junior high members for a Christmas tableau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Bh School
Kentucky
Stephen Foster
Floyd Schleusner
Velma Clayton
Jimmie Waters
Dale Shimon
Maines Township
Rolfe Glee Clubs Present Tulip Time Operetta
The combined glee clubs stage the operetta Tulip Time on Thursday December 14 at 8 00 in the high school auditorium. Set in Holland the musical blends Dutch and American dances with a plot about Americans visiting to study tulips under Professor McSpidle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan and Johnson
Holland
Jeanette Hauck
Webb couple recalls Iowa Northwestern clash in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Morris Webb watched Iowa play Northwestern in Chicago last Saturday. They traveled to Boone by train on Friday and returned Sunday along the same route. Webb praised the Hawkeyes for their second half fight and tenacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Webb
Iowa
Northwestern
Chicago
Boone
Webb
Home Declamatory Contest at H S in Des Moines Twp
Gerhard Dornath won first place in the oratorical division at the high school auditorium Monday afternoon. Rachel Wiegman won first place in the dramatic division. Second places went to Robert Obrecht and Lorene George. Programs listed titles and participants across both divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhard Dornath
Rachel Wiegman
Robert Obrecht
Lorene George
Beryl White
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Elizabeth
Leone Chapman
Jean Mather
I. K. Marten
Des Moines Township
M. R. Soth
M. G. Anderson
Miss Hendrickson
Call Issued For 4-H Group Leaders
On December 6 in Pocahontas County 4 H club leaders and committee women meet with Miss Ella Loughran to review clubs and plan new ones. The day includes a committee session and guidance for leaders on music study Gems from An Old World Treasure Chest. Leaders needed for Des Moines Colfax Bellville Marshall and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Ella Loughran
Garfield
Dover
Marshall
Swan Lake
Center
Powhatan
Cummins
Des Moines
Colfax-Bellville
Women Hold All Day Meet on Poultry at Ives Home
Ladies of district No. 3 conducted an all day follow up on women’s project work at the home of Mrs Maude Ives. Led by Mrs Arlo Ives the session covered poultry care and cooking. A chicken dinner was served at noon with music study led by Mrs Lucille White.
Farm Bureau Drive Secures 83 New Members
The Farm Bureau banquet at Hotel Pocahontas on Friday November 24 reported 251 total members with 83 new members added and several townships not yet heard from. The committee aims for a 50 percent year end gain. R M Freeburg Roosevelt led with 228 points, followed by Louis Kopriva Sherman 205 Earl Ives Garfield 191 and Louis Wilson Powhatan 183. Membership rises were noted in Powhatan Des Moines Garfield Roosevelt Lizard Colfax and Cedar townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Hotel
Pocahontas
Organization
R. M. Freeburg
Roosevelt Township
Louis Kopriva
Sherman
Earl Ives
Garfield
Louis Wilson
Powhatan
Des Moines
Roosevelt
Lizard
Colfax
Cedar
Mrs J F Nelson Describes San Antonio Visitor Notes
Mrs J F Nelson writes from 183 E Woodlawn Ave San Antonio Texas praising the city as a rich mix of historic spots and new buildings and noting the friendliness of locals to newcomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Nelson
E. Woodlawn Ave
San Antonio
Texas
Radio program to launch 1939 Christmas Seals in Iowa
Four radio stations KSO Des Moines KMA Shenandoah and WNAX Sioux City will air a 15 minute block at 12 15 to 12 30 pm and stations WMT Waterloo at 2 45 to 3 pm to inaugurate the 1939 Christmas Seals drive. Edwin F Buckley Iowa Tuberculosis Association will speak and the Roosevelt high school chorus will sing.
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Iown
KSO
Des Moines
KMA
Shenandoah
WNAX
Sioux City
WMT
Waterloo
Roosevelt High School Chorus
Edwin F. Buckley
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Iowa
Rockwell Kent
United States
Farmers Use Arbitration for Lease Disputes in Pocahontas
Pocahontas County landlords and tenants may arbitrate lease disputes under the new farm lease law. The county Farm Security advisory committee will host sessions with E. J. Smuecker confirming the availability. The law requires written notice by November 1 to avoid automatic lease continuation. The next advisory meeting is December 7, 1939, at the Farm Security office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Farm Security Advisory Committee
E. J. Smuecker
Schmuecker
H. W. Anway
Farm Security Administration
R. K. Bliss
Iowa State College Extension Service
Geo. Hinn
Laurens
Theo. McCartan
Pocahontas
Jack Devenney
Palmer
FS. A
Farm Bureau Office
Farm Security Office
Scavenger hunt claim puzzles Dysart car theft arrest
Two Belle Plaine girls were arrested by police at Dysart for stealing items from cars. They said the acts were part of a scavenger hunt and they planned to return the loot the next day. Officials were skeptical but accepted the tale as plausible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Dysart
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Holds Meeting
Garfield township Farm Bureau met at the J. P. Hanson home on Thursday evening November 23. Arlo Ives was reelected township chairman and Mrs. Robert Wiegert secretary. The women's project officers were nominated and ratified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
J. P. Hanson
Arlo Ives
Robert Wiegert
Civil Service Exam for Substitute Village Carrier
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination for Substitute Village Carrier at fifty cents an hour in Rolfe Town Iowa. For requirements, examination details, and application blanks, apply promptly to the Secretary Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at the Post Office Rolfe Iowa. A M SIMONSON Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Rolfe
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Iowa
Tragic Birth: Baby Anne Louise Sharp Dies
A baby girl named Anne Louise Sharp was born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs Raymond Sharp but did not survive. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon by Rev H A Sinning at the home with burial in Clinton Garfield Cemetery. sympathies are with the bereaved parents.
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Anne Louise
Raymond Sharp
H A
Clinton-Garfieldemetery
Dr Beam's Sister Buried in Toledo Iowa
Dr Beam travels to Toledo to attend the funeral of his sister Mrs Jennie Heather who died November 22 at Oakdale hospital after a month long illness of pneumonia. Born Linn county Iowa in May 1885 she taught in Toledo schools and lived with sister Mrs Owen. She is survived by brothers Dr Hugh Beam and Charles Beam and sisters Mrs Owen Mrs Charlton and Mrs Fraser and two stepsons Oscar Heather and Oral Heather. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beam
Toledo
Jennie Heather
Heather
J. A. Owen
Oakdale
Moline
Hugh Beam
Woodlawn
Linn County
Iowa
Owen
Ill
Charles Beam
Los Angeles
Calif
J. H. Charlton
Des Moines
Harriette Fraser
Yakima
Wash
Oscar Heather
Oral Heather
Mitchell
No Large Increase in English Food Demand
Dr. T B Symons dean of the college of agriculture and director of the university of Maryland extension service says American farmers should not expect a large rise in demand for farm products or greatly expand plantings due to European conditions. England plans to add about 250 000 acres of plowed ground and new efforts to produce vegetables and fruits. He cautions American farmers to maintain their farm program despite push to raise production and curb consumption.
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Europe
T.B. Symons
College of Agriculture
University of Maryland Extension Service
England
Symons
Rolfe Triumph Over Storm Lake In Tight 23 22 Thriller
Rolfe basketball team edges Storm Lake 23 to 22 in a close game. Homemaking girls showcase home decoration projects with model bedroom plans and decorated rooms led by Ella Truelsen Alberta Joens Norma Leith and Dorothy Joens. Lucile Struthers and Ruth Koenig also prepared detailed redecorating plans and made room articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Beth Truelsen
Alberta Joens
Norma Leith
Dorothy Joens
McCall
Lucile Struthers
Ruth Koenig
Methodist Church honors pastor and wife with social
About 100 people attended a Friday evening reception at the Methodist church honoring Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Plummer, pastors of Rolfe and Des Moines township schools. A covered dish dinner led to entertainment by local performers, with greetings from congregation members and a program of songs and solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
E. J. Plummer
Rolfe
Des Moines
Cora Ivey
Hattie Lehnus
Mozart
Sarasate
Louise Neal
D. M. T. School
Franklin Majorowicz
Thos. Diggs
Planot
Wesley Lehnus
Anderson
Grant Johnson
N. J. Bixler
Rolfe Creamery Paints Interior To Improve Cleanliness
The Rolfe creamery industry completed interior white painting last week showing management’s drive to keep facilities clean and sanitary matching top standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Creamery
Training School Attended by Sixteen
Miss Florence Forbes led an all day training session with 4 H club leaders focusing on decorating a girl s room and choosing useful units. Sixteen leaders attended including Mrs. Boysen Daniels Henderson Jones Schmuecker Shaw Reiter Ives Nelson Siddall Lewis Kelly Brinkman and others. this was the first training for Henderson Nelson Siddall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Forbes
Harry Boysen
E. W. Daniels
Mildred Olberding
Cummins Up and Coming Club
Loraine Henderson
Adela Jones
Powhatan Club
E. J. Schmuecker
F. A. Shaw
Shirley Reiter
Central Stars
Arlo G. Ives
LeRoy Nelson
Garfield Go-Getters
Don Siddall
Vergene Lewis
Swan Lake Cloverleaf Club
A. R. Omtvedt
W. C. Splittgerber
Mary Elaine Kelly
Dover Doors Club
A. A. Brinkman
Home Project
Rolfe Edges Storm Lake In Season Opener
Rolfe high school opened the season with a tight game win on Storm Lake floor. Patter son hit a late free throw to give Rolfe a 22 22 tie break. Wehmeyer led Storm Lake with 9 points while Cornwall and Taylor added seven for Rolfe. Rolfe meets Webster City next Tuesday then hosts Livermore Friday December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Storm Lake
Rolfe
Patterson
Wehmeyer
James Taylor
Don Cornwall
Vilas
Nielson
Webster City
Livermore
Des Moines Township Teams Deliver Easy Wins in Basketball
Des Moines Township teams prevailed Tuesday evening on the D M T floor. The girls beat Pioneer 67 to 26 as the second team saw extended action and promising players like Anna Mae Struthers and Mable Coyle appeared. The boys routed Varina High 81 to 7 with several substitutes seeing court time and Loren Thompson leading the first five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moinés
D. M.T
Pioneer Girls
Varina High
Anna Mae Struthers
Mable Coyle
Edna Johnson
Ida Jane Roberts
Charlene Hronek
Lillie Fish
Meraim Ripperger
Ardeth Boyd
Marjorie Peterson
Ellabeth Truelsen
Leta Mae Kilbourn
Carol Smith
Mandell Kilbourn
Ruth Koenig
Pioneer
Martin
Donald Spencer
Ronald Spencer
Orval Heathman
Richard Sanden
Dale Johansen
Melvin Sanden
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Bal Clinic
Havelock
Rolfe Glee Clubs
H. S
Mary Elizabeth Chambers
Beverly de Wolf
Gerhard Dorsath
Frances Phillips
Don Shim
Farm Bureau Drive
Garfield Township
Mrs. Nelson
Phillips Brinkman
Beverly DeWolf
Julia Ramsey
Will Brinkman
June Shelgren
Harold Shelgren
Rodney
Civil Service Examination
A. M. Simonson
Dr. Beam
Toledo, In
Methodist
Glyde Smith
Jack Patterson
Dick Cox
Dale Richard We
Il Storm Lake
Nielgen
Rene
Buck
We Nee Jones
Steig Clough Thorpe Boaerin
B. B
Varina
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