Local notes from September 1960 district events
The column records visits and travel by local residents. Kenton Kerns left for Minneapolis to enroll at the University of Minnesota. Attendees at the county American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Palmer included Mrs. Leland McIntire and others. Bruce Beckord accompanied Jay Johnson to Iowa City for the Iowa and Oregon football game. Other items note: National Plowing match in Sioux Falls, a drought area trip across north central Nebraska, a Laurens shower for Mrs. Alan Ives, and visits by Bonita Philp and Delores Schonberger in Pocahontas townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Kerns
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Leland McIntire
F. S. Tutt
Hattie Chapman
James Hunt
Lyman George
County
American Legion Auxiliary
Palmer
Bruce Beckord
Jay Johnson
Estherville
Towa City
Iowa
Oregon
Ben Lehnus
Guy Smith
Nebraska
Earl Ives
J. C. Hosier
Roger Ives
Laurens
Alan Ives
Milo Ives
Bonita Philp
Delores Schonberger
Pocahontas
Ralph Philp
Louie Schonberger
Fire Prevention Week Emphasizes Safety and Duty
Next week October 4 to 10 marks Fire Prevention Week urging homes and schools to discuss safety rules and escape plans. The local fire department and volunteer firefighters deserve thanks for around the clock service. Citizens should not follow fire trucks. a $100 fine applies. The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be in the area for blood donations to meet Pocahontas County quotas, with Mel Duitscher coordinating. The Community Chest drive is underway, aiming for a single large annual donation to support local needs.
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Red Cross Blood Mobile
Pocahontas County
Blood Mobile
Mel Duitscher
Rolfe Land Purchase and Local Notables Move
Postmaster D J Spencer bought the Jos Biederman Sr acreage north of Rolfe. Marlene Simonson daughter of Rolfe residents registered among 1505 at St Olaf College for the 1950 61 year. Gerald Graeber and Bob Shelgren couples spent Saturday in Des Moines and saw South Pacific at KRNT Theatre. L M Paulson Mary Weible I W Hood and Jennie Hansen joined Gilmore City Royal Neighbors meeting at Troy Day home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Spencer
Jos. Biederman
Rolfe
Marlene Simonson
Roy Simonson
St. Olaf College
Gerald Graeber
Bob Shelgren
Des Moines
KRNT
L. M. Paulson
Mary Weible
I. W. Hood
Jennie Hansen
Gilmore City Royal
Troy Day
Dentists Attend District Meeting in Pocahontas
Thirty years ago on Thursday October 3 1940 Dr T D Jones Dr R B Ranney and Dr F H Molyneux attended the district dental meeting held at Pocahontas with regional colleagues in attendance.
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T. D. Jones
R. B. Ranney
F. H. Molyneux
Pocahontas
Plane Flights At Pasture Field Open Weekend Fun
Claus Cordes and Jas Taylor offered airplane rides from Ed Wilcox pasture with Taylors plane. Rides were a dollar each as crowds paid for the novelty. Rural Route 2 mail carrier Nels Nelson is on vacation. George Jeffries now runs the route. Gordon Siefkin heads to New York bound for Oxford University studies aboard the Cunard Aquitania. Ernest Freeman, Gilmore City piano tuner, has been chasing the wolves out of a...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Cordes
Jas. Taylor
Dickens
Ed Wilcox
Mr. Taylor
Nels A. Nelson
George Jeffries
Gordon Siefkin
New York
Rhoades
Cunard
Aquatania
England
Oxford University
Ernest Freeman
Gilmore City
Number of gpfianos in this community this week
50 YEARS AGO Thursday September 30 1920 Rusty Chambers refereed a football game Eagle Grove beat Garner 110 0 First frost visible pumpkin and fields Physical training added to Rolfe schools now compulsory for all students except football players Wind toppled barns and sheds near Will Sennett and J C Beam locations
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Rusty Chambers
Eagle Grove
Garner
Rolfe
Will Sennett
J. C. Beam
Douglas Bush wins trophies at Omaha pistol match
Douglas Bush of Plover entered the Midwest Regional Pistol Matches at Omaha Nebraska on September 18 19. He competed in the 22 38 and 45 Pistol events and earned four trophies. Bush is president of the Pocahontas Gun Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Bush
Plover
Omaha
Nebraska
Douglas
Pocahontas
Card of Thanks for Mortuary Gratitude Expressed
Zelma Peterson and family thank all who sent ecards flowers and memorials and those who provided food and kindness after their loved one's death. Special thanks to Rev Johnson Rev Bintz U P W dinner V F W Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary for post service lunch.
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Johnson
Bintz
U.P.W
V.F.W. Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Zelma Peterson
Vern Jarvis
Harley Peterson
Willard Peterson
Thankful note from Arthur Kilbourn after hospital stay
Arthur Kilbourn expresses gratitude to those who sent cards and visited him in Emmetsburg. He thanks people for transportation to and from the hospital and Rev. Brase for his visit and prayers, saying it was all very much appreciated.
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Emmetsburg
Rev
Brase
Arthur Kilbourn
Thankful note from Lee Ryen after hospital stay
A brief grateful message expresses thanks to friends for cards visits calls and prayers during a stay at the Veterans Hospital. Lee Ryen Mallard signs the note.
Card of Thanks We Wish to Thank Our Friends
A brief thanks card expressing gratitude to friends and neighbors for support and kindness during a difficult time. The message acknowledges appreciation for visits, prayers, flowers, and comforting words from the community.
Thanks for hospital visits and support
Relatives and friends sent cards gifts and flowers during hospitalization and after returning home. Gratitude extended to Rev Johnson and his mother for hospital visits. Mrs Don Rutgers and Donna Jeane express sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses.
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Rev. Johnson
Don Rutgers
Donna Jeane
Thank you note from the Meurers at University Hospital Iowa City
The Meurer family of Plover thanks everyone who sent flowers letters and cards during their hospital stay at the University Hospital in Iowa City. They also acknowledge contributions that helped keep their home place neat and bless everyone.
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University Hospital
Iowa City
N, J
Julia Meurer
Thanks for cards and visits after hospital stay
Mrs. Harry Trupe extends gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for cards gifts flowers and visits during and after hospital stays at Pocahontas and St. Marys Rochester. Special thanks to Rev Brase for visits and comfort. appreciation for lasting kindness.
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Pocahontas Hospital
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Rev
Brase
Harry Trupe
Wilmer and Mrs Huston mark 50th wedding anniversary
The Hustons thank friends and relatives for cards gifts and calls on their 50th wedding anniversary. They express gratitude for all who helped make the day memorable and heartfelt appreciation from Mr and Mrs Wilmer Huston.
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Wilmer Huston
Card of thanks and appreciation to all senders
Our thanks to all who sent messages and kind thoughts during this time. Your support and sympathy are deeply appreciated by our family family and friends.
Messages of thanks from the Shimon family
Mrs Raymond Shimon and Scott Alan of Pocahontas express gratitude for cards and gifts received during their hospital stay and since returning home. They thank those who remembered them.
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Raymond Shimon
Scott Alan
Pocahontas
Local families visit relatives in Cordova and Iowa City
Locals Mr. and Mrs. George Lehnus returned from a two weeks visit with their son Burl and family in Cordova Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy of Iowa City spent the weekend with their mothers Mrs. Esther Sinek and Mrs. Lawrence Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lehnus
Burl
Cordova, Tenn
John Kennedy
Iowa City
Esther Sinek
Lawrence Kennedy
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WU Press (Association
New Aber Association
Greg Kaiser
Joan Kaiser
Evelyn Kaiser
Newa Editor Society
Rolfs
Fay Pirie
George Pirie
Byron Pirie
O. G. Horsman
Sioux Falls
S. D
Gilmore
Coin Operated
FLAV
Kitty Clover
Slim Jim
Betty Crocker
KRAFT
Red Potatoes
Clover Farm
Margarine Jonathan
Half Moon
Kraft Philadelphia
Freeman's
Glover Farm Store
Rolfe, Iowa
Te Ritz Theatre
Showtime
Jr. Hi
Moses
Veterans Hospital
Lee Ryen
Mallard
U.S
Freedom
Pete
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