Miss Willis Kober to Wed Lt Clyde Richards
A social shower honoring Miss Willis Kober was held at the home of Mrs. W W L McIntire with hostesses Mrs Henry Kober Mrs Paul Biederman Mrs J C Dam Borg and Miss Betty McIntire. Kober will wed Lt Clyde Richards in Miami Florida this week.
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Willis Kober
W.W. L. McIntire
McIntire
Henry Kober
Paul Biederman
J. C. Damborg
Betty McIntire
Rober
Miami
Fla
Clyde Richards
Past Matrons Society
H. D. Brinkman
T. B. Leavitt
Indianapolis
Ind
J. W. Stiverson
Alexandria
Virginia
Brinkman
C. J. Morrison
Glaydis Larson
World Wide Communion Service Planned at Local Church
Pastor W F Schneck invites worshippers to attend Sunday services including a World Wide Communion Service at 11 a.m. The day features a brief reception for new members and infant baptisms with choir rehearsal at 3 p m. Regular Sunday services are encouraged for the last quarter of the year.
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Our
Trinity Lutheran Church announces services and events
Pastor J. O. Wangberg leads 11:00 a.m. morning worship on the theme How Long Dost Thou Hold Us in Suspense based on John 10 23 38. Sunday school and Bible classes at 10:00 a.m. catechism class Saturday 1 45 p.m. junior choir 3 60 p.m. Ladies Aid meets at Ida Thorson’s Anna Ryen home in Rolfe Tuesday October 6. W M F Eagle Grove circuit meets at Thor October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Ida Thorson
Anna Ryen
Rolfe
W.M.F
Eagle Grove
Thor
Methodist Pastor Appointed to Rolfe-Bradgate Charge
The Rev. R. C. Buckwalter, long time Lohrville pastor, is reassigned to Rolfe-Bradgate and will preach Sunday morning. The church also announces M Y F at 7 p.m. and extends thanks for community support as they move to the Somers-Callender charge with prayers for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Buckwalter
Lohrville
Rolfe-Bradgate
Somers-Callender
Farmers Restricted on Buying Machinery
The U S Department of Agriculture ordered a temporary freeze on farm machinery sales by dealers to ensure fair distribution and optimal wartime farming. County rationing by a five member committee led by Harry L. Lund governs Group A, B, and C classifications with specific items restricted or exempt.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Harry L. Lund
War Production Board
Office of Price Administration
Department of Agriculture
H. B. Eike
A. H. Turner
F. C. Kopriva
L. W. Scott
Usda War Board of
Pocahontas County
County Farm Machinery
Lieutenant Graydon Thornton Arrives for Furlough
Lieutenant Graydon Thornton arrives Friday from Jefferson Barracks Missouri for a brief furlough at his parents home Mr and Mrs A R Thornton. He serves in the army postal service and recently received his commission advancing from private. He leaves Thursday to return to Jefferson Barracks then proceeds to New Orleans Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graydon Thornton
Jefferson Barracks
A. R. Thornton
Thornton
Army Postal Service
Rolfe
New Orleans
Louisiana
Anderson to edit Iowa Farm Economist
During Lauren K. Soth’s absence while in the U S Army at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana Ralph Anderson former publisher of the Ring Sted Dispatch will edit the Iowa Farm Economist the monthly publication of the economics department at Iowa State College.
Former Rolfe Resident Mrs Wiewel Dies at 17
Former Rolfe resident Mrs Joseph Wiewel aged 17 died at her daughter’s home in Fonda Thursday morning September 24 after a brief illness. She leaves six children, three brothers and one sister, and seventeen grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at Our Lady of God Counsel church in Fonda with burial in Mount Zion cemetery.
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Joseph Wiewel
Rolfe
Helen Fitzgerald
Fonda
Wiewel
Varina
County nurserys club meets in shaken autumn plans
The county registered nurser's club met Friday evening September 25 at Mrs. Fae Schon’s home. Due to bad weather only Pocahontas Laurens Havelock and Rolfe were represented. Mrs Luther Thompson reported on the Clarion refresher course. Mrs Schon received a gift from president Mrs Erickson Laurens. A dainty lunch followed. The next meeting will be with Mrs Cecelia Robinson at Pocahontas October 30.
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County Registered Nurser’ Club
Fae Schon
Pocahontas
Laurens
Havelock
Rolfe
Luther Thompson
Clarion
Cecelia Robinson
October 15 Deadline for rationing home canning sugar
The Pocahontas County War Price and Rationing Board announces October 15 as the deadline for rationing home canning sugar. Bulletin from the State Office stamped No. 76 Pocahontas Iowa.
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Pocahontas County
Des Moines Township tostage three one act plays
M T School in Des Moines Township will present three one act plays Friday October 2 at 8 30 p m Speech class directed by Mrs Thorson presents Never Trust A Man The faculty performs Her Cousin from Sweden and Pixels Incorporated between acts Cast lists include Bill Wilson Evelyn Brown Anita Camino Karena Shields Emily Jean Johansen Rita Ehrhardt Olive Blake and others in humorous entertainments with orchestra and sextet involved.
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Des Moines Township
Thorson
Sweden
Pixels, Incorporated
Fixers, Incorporated
Bill Wilson
Gilbert DeBoer
Hank Johnson
Sam Nicosen
Evelyn Brown
Anita Camino
Helen Weston
Louise Devine
J. Oglevie Thorpe
Melvin Thorson
J. Oxlevie Thorpe
Olive Blake
Sweeden
Karena Shields
Mrs. Maurer
Charlotte Mills
Harriet Carlsen
Ann Mills
Rita Ehrhardt
Hilda
Jeanette
Mae Preston
Gladys Preston
Louise Thorson
Emily
Jean Johansen
Betty
Shirley Heathman
Shila
Shirley Fisher
New Testing Program Aims to Gauge Student Growth
Rolfe High School and many Iowa districts adopted a new testing program from the College of Education at the State University of Iowa. The eight unit tests assess understanding social concepts quantitative thinking writing ability sciences reading information word meanings and source use. Each pupil’s sheets return to the school as a permanent record while annual updates chart growth and guide curriculum.
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Rolfe High School
College of Education
State University of Iowa
Iowa
War Bonds Help Richardson Drive for Touchdown in Close Game
Richardson rushed for a touchdown as Mackey added the extra point. Mel Intire returned a kickoff to the 19 after Mackey’s kick. Cornwell and McIntire advanced for first downs while Laurens and Grund drove to key lines. Peasly’s tackle and interceptions shaped the late scoring as Grund finished through center.
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Richardson
Mackey
Junior Webb
Mansen
MelIntire
Cornwell
Rolfe
McIntire
Laurens
Grand
Peasly
Grund
Mackey Leads Rally as Touchdown Pass Highlights Game
Mackey gained 186 yards and connected with Peasley for a 5 yard TD pass after a first down. McIntire and Cornwell produced yards in multiple plays, Rolfe returned to the line, and Mackey added a 9 yard end run as McIntire and C Smith were substituted.
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Peasley
Mackey
Pis
McBride
Rolfe
Tq Vard
McIntire
Cornwell
Junior Smith
C. Smith
McIintire
Peasly
Webb
Mansen
Warm Morning stoves and winter prep urged in local ad breeze
Local column extols Warm Morning stoves praising fuel efficiency and quick heat while noting scarce supply. It urges winter readiness with storm windows cement and drain tile, and warns about limited lumber shingles steel and spare parts as farm investments.
Washings Wanted, Soft Water Used
Mrs. Delbert Johnson at 1001 Oak Street advertises washing services using soft water. Neighborhood request appears in local classifieds.
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Delbert Johnson
Oak St
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Roy Gaskill
Tilton
Ray Mentzer
Robert Wiegert
Roy Mentzer
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Calif
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Geraldine Cleaver
Anita
Heald
Gladys Larson
Esther Ragan
Inga Ryen
Cora Lind
Aletta Grant
California
White
Serosis Club
Lucille White
T. D. Jones
Ung
Dorothy McCardell
Kenny
A.A. Brinkman
Stanley
W. L. Stanley
Hortense Siefkin
Wiegert Home
Helen Sage
H.D.A
M. T. Blessing
Bon Ton Bridge Club
Jo Barnes
WY. D. Hauck
Trinity Aid Society
Hoveland
Trinity Lutheran Aid
Richard Hoveland
Fred Kerns
Kerns
Elmer Simonson
J. 0. Wangberg
Ida Thours
Lund
Nain Lutheran Church
James N. Lund
Mads Johansen
Rev. Lund
Lunds
B. G. Behrendsen
Francis Molitor
Waukon
Molitor
Presbyterian Church
Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wangberg
the Methodist Church
E. J. Plummer
O. K
County Nurses’ Club
M. T. School News
Rolfe H
State University
Laurens Rolfe McBride
LE Brinkman
Hamilton
Webb Pauck
LG Sheeley
Cc Chapman - Riggs Sanden
Haurehler
Zeiczler
Sinek
HeeHaw News
Elk Horn
J.T. Grant & Son
Rolfe, IA
Marna
Fullerton Lumber Co
Aos Ae
Lena Vaughn
Zerex
Freeze
S.d
Ajax
A.W. Heil
A. A. Firkins
W. D. Hauck
Ils
Fang Soon
E. B. Wilcox
H. D. Baman
Prgihontas
Eddie J. Aden
Rolfe Howard Bruce
Dr. Salsbury
Chase the Lice
Nic Sal
Iowa Poultry Improvement Association
Dr. Salsbury School of Poultry Diseases
Beckord’s Hatchery & Feed Store
Rolfe, Iowa
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