Local News Briefs From Pocahontas Area Listings
Notes include the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lon Firkins with open house at the Methodist Church. Ardys Van Deest honored at a community shower. sixth birthday party for David White. Justamere Club meeting with Bridge prizes. W S C S circles reports. hospital updates on Hulgans and Hattie Chapman after a September 24 car crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A
Lon) Firkins
Emil Firkins
Emmetsburg
Calvin Jacobsen
Harlan
Donley Jacobsen
Cedar Rapids
Ardys van Deest
Dave Bennett
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Ardys
Dave
Wesley Bennett
Lillian Bennett
West Bend
Charles Fangman
Steve Pedersen
Manley Johnson
Marilyn Bennett
Dennis Hudek
Pocahontas
Tom Bennett
Ottosen
Shawn Bennett
Penny Cran
Gene Ryen
Don Cran
Bradgate
Lenny White
Pocahontas Hospital
Stanley Hoover
JoAnn Allen
Jim Hulgan
James
Humboldt Hospital
David White Celebrates Sixth Birthday
Local notice records that David White celebrated his sixth birthday with family and friends. The short item notes a simple gathering and cheerful remarks marking the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David White
Hospital Notes on Maggie Buck Patient
Mrs. Maggie Buck is a medical patient at Pocahontas Community Hospital admitted on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Lund
Pocahontas Hospital
Hattie Chapman
Pocahontas
Maggie Buck
Pocahontas Community Hospital
Pink and Blue Birth Announcement for Barrett Son
Mr and Mrs Richard Barrett of Rolfe announce the birth of Michael Todd Barrett on September 29 1972. He weighed eight pounds two ounces and has a brother Scott 214.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Todd Barrett
Richard Barrett of
Rolfe
Michael Todd
Scott
Ray Barrett
Two Iowa Families Welcome Newborn Daughters
Michael Joy Larson born October 1 1972 to Kenneth Larson Rolfe and spouse with Jennifer Joy listed as the child. Elise Korenne Rowan born September 30 1972 to Ken Rowan Fonda and spouse with eight pound two ounce birth. Grandparents named include Maple Hill Mrs Pat Nelson Armstrong and Oscar Larson Humboldt along with Paul Paulsen Sac City and L A Barrett Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Hill
Pat Nelson
Armstrong
Paul Paulsen
Sac City
L. A. Barrett
Estherville
Michael
Kenneth Larson
Rolfe
Jennifer Joy
Ron
Rick
Deb
Jeff
Valerie
Scott
Oscar Larson
Humboldt
Bill Knoph
Lawton
Ken Rowan
Fonda
Elise Korenne
Vincent Rowan
Wall Lake
Dietrich Peters
Elise Peters Linked to Rolfe and Palmer Great-Grandparents
The Rolfe couple H E Peters and the Palmer couple Nick Murman are identified as Elise Peters great-grandparents in a family notice. This acknowledgment places Elise within a lineage tying Rolfe and Palmer communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Peters
Rolfe
Nick Murman
Palmer
Elise
50th Anniversary Thanks From Lucy and Lon Firkins
Sadie Landvig and friends sent cards letters gifts visits and kindness after Lucy and Lon Firkins 50th wedding anniversary celebrations. The couple express gratitude for the thoughtful expressions that brightened their days and made the anniversary memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Landvig
Card of Thanks Recipients and Local Musical Program Notes
The Sunday worship service was conducted by Msgr. Reis. On September 20 residents and staff enjoyed a program by Mrs. Burdette Lane of Webb with songs and auto harp. Mrs. Melvin Thorson played violin. American Legion Auxiliary provided bingo treats. Mrs. Russell Harris represented the Auxiliary. Out of town visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Del Steinly Silver Spring MD and others from Palmer Gilmore City Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette Lane
Webb
Melvin Thorson
American Legion Auxiliary
Russell Harris
del Steinly
Silver Spring
E. Hallberg
Roy Aden
Palmer
Alfred Gaustad
Florence Warmer
Gilmore City
W. B. Eikenberry
Fort Dodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. A. Firkins
Bintz
L. D. Wilson
David VanAlstine
Conrad Scott
Ames
Joan Roberts
Virgil Roberts
Eugene
Ore
Pearl Jacobsen
Albion
Bessie Roberts
Legion Hall
David
Charles Reese
Laurens
E. C. White, Jr
Justamere Club
R. B. Ranney
W.S.C.S
The
Methodist Church
Naomi
Grace Kelchner
Edna Davidson
Virgil Vaughn
Esther Pierce
Minnie Hollenbeck
Ruth Cirele
Nellie Brinkman
R. D. Higgins
Mary Majorowicz
N. A. Wilson
Flossie DeVaul
Mary Circle
Dean Budd
Don Shoemaker
Les Allen
Helen Gunderson
Wood's Family Store
Pink
Jennifer Joy Larson
Rowan
Roger A. Ewing
T.T.T
the Legion Hall
Rolfe Area
Arrow Office
Riert
BANK
Federal Comfurance Corporation
Rolfe State Bank
Lucy and
Lon Firkins
Sunset Hill
Rela
Msgr
Reising
Sweden
Iowa
Archie
Helen Phillips
Chapiowa Electric Light and Power Company
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