Rolfe Edges Lau in Classic Rough Friday Night Showdown
Rolfe defeated Lau 16 to 0 as Rolfe's offense showed speed and yardage gains late. Glyde Smith and Lok ithe carried the ball well with strong line play from Stoufe. Lau relied on a tougher pass defense and Peterson and Phil for their scores. Laurie Terrill’s veteran squad returns next Friday at City Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lau
Rolfe
Rolfe Amg
Bles
Glyde Smith Niire
Lokithe
Lokerse
Glyde Smith
Rolfe Laker
Stoufe
Terries
Terrill
Pocahontas Republican Women Meet in Fray Day Assembly
The Pocahontas and local Republican Women’s Final gathered in the courthouse assembly area Friday afternoon for a lesson by H. Van Alstine of Gilmore, an open discussion and quiz led by Mrs. A. tt, and musical numbers by Dorothy Convey and ma Convey of Laurens. Attendees included Mr. and 0. B. Cook, Mrs. Roy Sagness, Mrs. R. L. Hudson, Mr. and WA. C. Carmichael, Mrs Li Me tt, Mrs A. B. Bickal, and Mrs. Davidson as they prepared to hear Wendell Willkie, the Republican presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Roy Sagness
R. L. Hudson
WA. C, Carmichael
Pocahontas County Corn Husking Contest Set for Oct 17
The Pocahontas County corn husking contest is planned for Thursday October 17 at the Farm 83 miles west of Pocahontas. County Agent E I Schmuecker says the event is moved to accommodate the district contest on October 22 and the state contest in Mitchellville October 25. Residents urged to enter and notify the Farm Bureau office. if entries exceed capacity, the committee will select participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Farm
Pocatas
E. i Schmuecker
Pat Mitchellville
Davenport
Scott Pathy
Edward Wolkenfn
Resi Ants
Mrs Muriel Wilson Receives Congratulatory News
Mrs Muriel Wilson receives good news as three family events unfold in one week. Eldest son Ross transfers to Washington Iowa as Penny store manager beginning October 5. Son Jim and wife Lillian Nelson welcome a daughter Jane Sue born October 1 and Jim is transferred by Standard Oil to Denison, with move after hospital discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel
Wilson
Ross
J. C. Penny
Green Bay
Wis
Washington
Iowa
Jim
Jefferson
Lillian Nelson
Janes Sue
Denison
Standard Oil Co
Eastern Star Marks 50th Anniversary Observance
Rolfe Chapter No. 79 of the Order of Eastern Star will observe its 50th anniversary with ceremonies at the next regular meeting on Tuesday evening October 8. Dinner is at 6 45 followed by a short business meeting a program and service honoring charter members and past matrons and patrons. all Eastern Star members and community who are connected are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Order of Eastern Star
Eastern Stars
Republican Women's Club Tea Planned at Central States Room
Women invited to Republican tea in Central States social room on Friday October 11 at 2 30 pm. All women interested in the party encouraged to attend and watch for next week's Arrow notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. OG. P
Republican Woman’s Club
Central States Social Room
Republican Party
National Newspaper Week Celebrated Across Iowa and States
Governors and candidates praise free press in letters to Iowa Press Association president. Gov Geo A. Wilson and John K. Valentine emphasize newspapers as bulwarks against tyranny and as educators of citizens during National Newspaper Week observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow
Iowa Press Association
Wilson
John K. Valentine
Iowa
Des Moines
Ward Barnes
Iowa Press Ass’n
Eagle Grove
Barnes
Geo. A. Wilson
Centerville
Town Press Association
Towa
John Valentine
Last Rites for William H Buck Held Sunday
Relatives and friends gathered at the McIntire Funeral home in Rolfe for William Buck 61 who died Friday in Fort Dodge from injuries from a truck fall. Burial was in Powhatan cemetery near Plover and the obituary notes his German birth and long Iowa residency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntire
William Buck
Lutheran
Fort Dodge
W. F. Schneck
Presbyterian Church
Grant Johnson
Art Michalek
Fred Nelson
W. L. McIntire
Leroy Miller
Alva Buck
Rolfe
Melvin Buck
Harry Herscher
Havelock
Gilbert
Leonard Buck
Alpha, Minn
Powhatan
Plover
William Henry Buck
Bergedorf
Germany
Banfield
William
Wilhelmine Buck
Ill
Ilinois
Illinois
Iowa
George Miller
Sarah
Richard
Louis
Martha
Mike Herscher
Henry
Fred
Alpha
Minn
M. G. Herschel
Eldon Buck
Geraldine
Henry Buck
Laurence
Lloyd Emory
Charles Hayswirth
Karl Sandy
Harold O’neall
Richard Buck
Fred Buck
Deane S. Rowe
Ceylon
Geo, Stevie
Decorah
Auxiliary meeting of local Legion unit held in Palmer
Members of the local American Legion Auxiliary attended the county meeting last Tuesday in Palmer. Attendees included Mesdames Luther Thompson C B Chapman M M Burroughs B H Peters R I Green D W McGirk E W Wilson Fred Witt Iva Brown A Simonson Lendit Paulson Lucille Hart Louis Schonberger and Miss Dora Simonson. Guests were Mrs Hart's daughter Mary Lucille Mrs J M Smith and Esther Ragan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Palmer
Mesdames Luther Thompson
C. B. Chapman
M. M. Burroughs
B. H. Peters
R. I. Green
D. W. McGirk
E. W. Wilson
Fred Witt
Iva Brown
A. Simonson
Lendit Paulson
Lucille Hart
Louis Schonberger
Dora Simonson
Hart
Mary Lucille
J. M. Smith
Esther Ragan
Heathman Leases Community Service Station
Lawrence Pat Heathman has leased the Community Service station from Smith and Lehnus and started operation Tuesday morning. He will continue the same line of gas oil and greases and extend the same services as the previous management. Pat Heathman has many friends in the territory who are interested in his success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Pat
Heathman
Smith & Lehnus
4-H Club Entertains Farm Bureau Meeting
The Gar field township Farm Bureau met at the Earl Chambers home with 4-H club members providing entertainment. A program included reports by Rollin Ives Beverly DeWolf and Elwyn Ives, a vocal solo by Everett White, a parlor device demo, and a humorous lie detector test followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
Earl Chambers
E. J. Schmuecker
A. W Ives
Don Shimon
Rollin Ives
Richard Hosier
Beverly DeWolf
A. A. Brinkman
Everett White
Elwyn Ives
Beverly de Wolf
Jim de Wolf
Plummer Reappointed Pastor as Northwest Iowa Session Names Changes
Rev. E. J. Plummer, pastor of the local Methodist church, is reappointed for another year. The Northwest Iowa conference at Sioux City announced other assignments including J. D. Wolcott, W. S. Handy, A. C. Long, and W. H. Welch. Dr. J. J. Davies designated Ft. Dodge district superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Plummer
Pocahontas
A. C. Long
West Bent
G. R. McDowell
Bradgate
W. K. Williams
Humboldt
Walter Brean
Laurens
H. C. Ward
Marathon
W. H. Welch
Rolfe
C. W. Thompkins
Rock Rapids
W. H. Lease
Akron
J. H. Walker
Gowrie
T. E. Hoon
Hartley
Harvey Walker
Larrabee
J. J. Davies
Ft. Dodge
Hauck Confined to Bed After Illness
V. D. Hauck fell ill Sunday night and has remained in bed. He had recently recovered from serious injuries from a car accident and had been up town daily.
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V. D. Hauck
Hauck
Box Social At Des Moines Two School House
A box social at Des Moines Two school house Friday evening at 8 00 o clock will feature B H Peters as auctioneer and Grant Kimmer as magician. Proceeds fund athletics and educational moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
B. H. Peters
Grant Kimmer
Iowa State Faces Kansas In Home Conference Test
Iowa State meets Kansas at Ames on Saturday in their third game of the season. The rivalry dates to 1898 with 19 prior meetings. Kansas leads 10 to 6, while Iowa State has won six. Notable backs include Royal Lohry, Ellis Alexander, and Paul Darling, with the passing duo Owens and Lohry aided by Bob Seaburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Cyclones
Iowa State
Kansas University
Kansas
Jayhawk
Royal Lohry
Sioux City
Ellis Alexander
Moville
Paul Darling
Estherville
Owens
Lohry
Bob Seaburg
Red Oak
Fire Prevention Week Observed October 6 12
Next week from October 6 to 12 marks Fire Prevention Week with efforts in communities to raise awareness of fire causes and prevention. The piece notes that carelessness drives losses, stressing insurance agencies and the Pocahontas Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Co. along with the Kennedy Agency highlight hazards and protective measures to reduce fires and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pocahontas Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Co
Kennedy Agency
Pocahontas County Receives 128000 in Conservation Payments
A total of 128,192.65 in conservation payments for Pocahontas county producers under the 1940 program was received in the county agricultural conservation association office by Sept 27. About 700 checks were issued, with the first shipment arriving the previous Wednesday and distributed from the county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
County Agricultural Conservation Association
Association
Leroy Nelson
State Office
O. K
Chicago
Pocahontas County Legion Auxiliary Holds Palmer Meeting
The Pocahontas county American Legion Auxiliary met at Palmer Tuesday afternoon. A report on the state convention was given by Laurens unit president and a musical program was presented. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs. A. L. Thornton to Mrs. J. V. Poduska. The next county meeting will be in October at Gilmore City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
American Legion Auxiliary
Palmer
Laurens
A. L. Thornton
S. L. McIntire
Viola McCartan
Harter
Andrew Peterson
Joseph Stelpflug
Kathryn Parker
O. P. Malcolm
C. W. Gilchrist
Charles Nieman
O. C. Johnston
F. E. Mefford
J. V. Poduska
Gilmore City
Reverend Redmayne Enjoys New Newton Cabins on Visit
Rev E Redmayne and his daughter Nona of Plover spent an evening with Mr and Mrs Henry Sawyer in Newton. They stayed at the Mid-Iowa Tourist Court cabins one mile east of Newton on Highway 6, praised as the finest and most comfortable accommodations.
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E. Redmayne
Nona
Plover
Newton
Henry Sawyer
The
Rolfe Arrow
Highway 6
Mid-Iowa
Redminyne
June Hudek’s Book Represents Pocahontas County in State Contest
The four year record memory book of June Hudek was chosen to represent Pocahontas county in the state contest. It details home economics projects including oven products home efficiency and home furnishing. Her club work covers home beautification fire prevention music study art appreciation and conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Hudek
Pocahontas County
June
Central Stars
R. L. Hudek
Sherman Township
Entries Swell for Rolfe Poultry and Grain Show
More than 100 entries received for the Rolfe Poultry and Grain show to be held October 10 to 12. Prizes exceed $100. Entries due by Monday October 7 at 6 p.m. Eggs and corn entries due by Wednesday October 9 at 9 p.m. Admission and entries are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Poultry and Grain
Francis Hood
Bob Beckord
Plover Meeting Draws About 35 Rolfe Women
About 35 Rolfe women attended a Presbyterian ladies aid society gathering in Plover on Thursday. Guests also included members from Ottosen Pocahontas and West Bend aid societies and the Plover Methodist aid. Local attendees listed include Mesdames Oda Reid J M Smith Esther Ragan Wilbur Allbee Clarence Ogden Maude Ives A W Ives D E Young J T Grant Ethel Nicoson Merrill Nicoson Carmi Vaughn I E Conron D W McGirk E W Wilson Hattie Hauck C L Gunderson C P Lathrop N P Olson B A Kerns G W Baldwin Grant Johnson Etta Schnug George Marine George Smith J C Nelson J F Nelson Charles Lehnus W L McIntire J R McIntire Fannie McIntire W F Schneck W R Rogers Fae Schon Frank Kirkpatrick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Plover
Ottosen
Pocahontas
West Bend
Methodist Aid of
Mesdames Oda Reid
J. M. Smith
Esther Ragan
Wilbur Allbee
Clarence Ogden
Maude Ives
A. W. Ives
D. EE. Young
J. T. Grant
Ethel Nicoson
Merrill Nicoson
Carmi Vaughn
I. E. Conron
D. W. McGirk
E. W. Wilson
Hattie Hauck
C. L. Gunderson
C. P. Lathrop
N. P. Olson
B. A. Kerns
G. W. Baldwin
Grant Johnson
Etta Schnug
George Marine
George Smith
J. C. Nelson
J. F. Nelson
Charles Lehnus
W. L. McInt
Nielsen brothers open Nielsen's Super Service at Skelly station
Antone and Clifford Nielsen begin operation of Nielsen's Super Service at the Skelly station on Tuesday October 1. The brothers known as Tony and Buster will greet customers with their usual prompt courteous service and a new line of products following their time at the Community Service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nielsen
Antone
Clifford Nielsen
Skelly
Tony
Buster
Pupil Amy Ireland Presents Piano Recital at Wiegman Home
Amy Ireland presented her piano pupils in a recital at the H. C. Wiegman home on Sunday evening September 29 attended by pupils’ parents and friends. After the program Miss Ireland played three numbers including Hungarian Rhapsody No 5 Believe Me and The Butterfly. Refreshments for about 100 were served afterward by Miss Ireland and Mrs. Wiegman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Ireland
H. C. Wiegman
Miss Ireland
Wiegman
Charles Brown
Laurens
Frederickstam
Stuart Webb
Anna Marie Heldt
Curlew
Gretchen Hawley
Ledgard Hakes
Sally Webb
John Wiegman
Ann Jones
Joan Bixler
Avalanche
Jane Easton
Helen Beneke
Dorothy Carlson
Eunice Homuth
Eleanor Gilchrist
Louise Ekstam
Eloise Hakes
Janet Thompson
Danse Americaine
Edward Pleaslee
Evelyn Carlson
Havelock
Margery Bartley
Donna Jeffers
Dorothy Allie
Lucile Bartley
Traumerer
Rachel Wiegman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Muriel Wilson
William H. Buck
Farm Bureau
Rolse
V. D. Hauck III
AAA
CO. Legion Auxiliary
Sawyer
June Hudekk
H. C. Wiegman Home
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