Funeral services for John Adams at Havelock church
Funeral rites for John Henry Adams 87 of Havelock were held at the Methodist church with Rev. J D Wolcott officiating. A quartet sang with piano accompaniment. Interment followed in Washington cemetery. Adams born May 25 1855 in Portland Maine died Sept 26 1942 at home in Havelock. He had lived in Iowa since 1879, worked in grain lumber and real estate, joined the Methodist church in 1907, and survived by three children Cora Kezer James Adams and Mable. Numerous relatives attended the service and a reception followed worship. The Havelock Womans club met with Russia as the lesson topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Sheldon
Charles Mann
Harold Wright
Joe Edge
Curt. Cole
Washington Cemetery
John Henry ‘Adams
Portland
Maine
Havelock
Elizabeth Webster
Adams
W. C. Tompkins
Cora Kezer
Billigs
Mont
James Adams
Belmond
Matie Sidwell
Zella Sidwell
Hawarden
Warren Naninga
Ireton
Lester Reiter
Creston
Will Webster
Pocahontas
Frank Murray
George Miller
Rolfe
F. E. Heathman
R. R. Allen
Frank Obrien
Will C. Gilchrist
J. D. Wolcott
Wayne Philp
Jackson, Minn
Charles Philp
Jake Wagner
Havelock Womans Club
George Cole
Jess de Vaal
Russia
Funeral rites held for Marion Gruver 76 Gowrie
Funeral services for Marion Gruver 76 were conducted at King funeral home Gowrie with Rev Charles Nessor of Chicago and Rev F B Fisher. A quartet sang We Are Going Down the Valley The Old Rugged Cross and Jesus Savior Pilot Me. He was born August 26 1866 in Jackson county Iowa and died September 26 1942 at the home of his brother in Slifer. He lived in Emmetsburg Des Moines Gowrie and Slifer and left behind four brothers and numerous nieces nephews and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Gruver
King Funeral
Gowrie
Charles Nessor
Chicago
F. B. Fisher
Rugged Cross
Washington
Marion William Gruver
Perry and
Emma Gruver
Jackson County
Iowa
Charles Gurney
Slifer
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
C. A
J. H. Wood
Altho
G. A
H. D
Isaac
Welcome
Minn
Isaac Grover
George Madson
Lynn
Spokane
Solemn Mission Closes at Sacred Heart Parish Pocahontas
Closing exercises marked the successful mission at Sacred Heart parish with Father Guenther imparting the papal blessing. Redemptorist priests led services and a Blessed Virgin special service featured a white-clad children’s procession. Nearby priests aided the mission.
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Sacred Heart
Father Guenther
M. H. Pathe
B. Guenther
Redemptorist
Fathers Farrelly of
Laurens
Birthday Dinner at Randolphs Noted in Local Visit List
Mrs. Rena Huseby Betty and Sonny attended a birthday dinner Tuesday at the W. R. Randolph home. Charles Hersom and son Ted Mallard visited Jes Amanda Hersom on Thursday. Others included Mrs. C. L. Cornwell Mrs. C. C. Cole and Mrs. J. C. Barth. Will Voy traveled toRolfe to see the Will Hilton home and discharge from service. J B Eilers of Clarion attended to business here. Dr. and Mrs. W B McTaggart returned Wednesday from a trip to Omaha and Columbus Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Huseby
Betty
Sonny
W. R. Randolph
Randolph
Charles Hersom
Ted
Mallard
Jes Amanda Hersom
C. L. Cornwell
C. C. Cole
J. C. Barth
Will Voy
Rolfe Wriday
Will Hilton
Ill and Recovering Shaveland Receives Blood Transfusion
Mrs. Shaveland, 82, recovering after a serious illness following a blood transfusion. Loretta Bass assists in her care. Lieut and Mrs. Allan Williams of Coronado California visiting Jim Williams's home departed for Des Moines to visit Allan's brothers Elmer and Malvin before heading to Washington D C where Allan is in research. Sunshine club was hosted by Mrs Downing Wednesday. American Legion Auxiliary plans Monday October 12 meeting at Mrs Frank Ralle’s home with Mrs Nellie Nickelson assisting.
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Shaveland
Bertha Shaveland
Loretta Bass
Mrs. Shaveland
Allan Williams
Coronado
California
Jim Williams
Des Moines
Elmer
Malvin
Washington, D. C
Allen
Sunshine Club
Downing
American Legion Auxiliary
Frank Ralle
Nellie Nickelson
Red Cross needs volunteers at town school room
Local Red Cross room opens Tuesday afternoons at the school house with ample materials on hand. Washington and Cummins townships women are asked to assist this charitable effort. Havelock Women’s Wednesday club meets at Mrs. George Sylviey’s home. Raymond and Ronald Truelson named for newborn twin sons. J L Hunt visited Emmetsburg. cousin Loriie Ryder Seaman recovering after major operation in Rolfe. Coyle family returns from Lake Okoboji. Ted Stover cared for the store. Harold Hauswirth and Francis Jacobson back from business trip to Silver Gate Montana.
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Red Cross
Washington
Cummins
Havelock
George Sylviey
Raymond Truelson
Raymond
Ronald
J. L. Hunt
Emmetsburg
Loriie Ryder Seaman
Rolfe
R. E. Coyle
Judy
Lake Okoboji
Ted Stover
Harold Hauswirth
Francis Jacobson
Silver Gate
Mont
Mrs Ford Buried Here in Fort Dodge Area
Mrs John Ford 76 of Fort Dodge was buried in Washington cemetery Friday afternoon She will be remembered locally as Mrs John Dickerson They ran a restaurant and later a produce house before moving to Fort Dodge The Havelock six man football team went to Emmetsburg Wednesday evening and lost to St Marys 50 18
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Ford
John Ford
Fort Dodge
Washington Cemetery
John Dickerson
St. Mary's
Havelock High School
Emmetsburg
St. Mary’s
Havelock Methodist Church Announces Services and Events
Pastor John Drake Wolcott returns for another year at Havelock Methodist Church with 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. worship. The communion was a service of strength and help. offerings were behind the pastor’s expectation. Next Sunday attendees are asked to bring offerings. On October 25 Dr. Ruth Wolcott of Spirit Lake will speak on The Stewardship of the Mind. The Woman's Society of Christian Service meets in the church parlors Friday afternoon. Mrs. Harold Crowell leads the lesson with chaplain Mrs. Will Goodchild hosting, while hostess group and serving committee details are listed.
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Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake Wolcott
Ruth Wolcott
Spirit Lake
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Harold Crowell
Will Goodchild
Frank Ralle
Burt Jacobson
Louis Hauswirth
Will Bishop
Charles Hilger
Golden Hour Club Hosts Afternoon Card Party
Mrs Lyle Nieman entertained the Golden Hour club and guests at her home last week. Three tables of 500 were in play with prizes awarded to Mrs Henry Redman Mrs George Schott and Mrs Will Nieman. Lunch followed and Mrs John Hill of Hector Minn a former member attended.
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Golden Hour Club
Lyle Nieman
Henry Redman
George Schott
Will Nieman
John Hill
Hector, Minn
Community notices and military moves fill Pocahontas week
Local families reunite and send relatives to service as Bernard Bode visits from Algona, Jerry Zatloukal leaves for naval reserve, and several others plan travels. Earl Snow funeral held for 5 year old son of the Snow family. cadet Robert Madsen begins navigation training after summer visits. Bowling league starts as residents attend church events and see relatives off.
National Newspaper Week Observed Across Iowa
National Newspaper Week ending October 8 was observed widely in Iowa as many organizations honored newspapers for their public service and leadership in supporting the war effort.
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Iowa
Unclear fragmentary incident cited involving farmer and vehicle
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an irate farmer involved with a motor vehicle and damage to tires. Details are garbled and names, places, dates not discernible.
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John Adams
George Speer
Pearl Mick
Ben Ebey
George Waters
Byron Waters
Jack Haynes
Lohrville
Brown Waters
Myr Waters
Vern Waters
Velma Clayton
Ben Franklin
Martha Emory
Freeman Grocery
Kermore Hotel
Pocahontas News
Robert Lindeman
C.E. Lindeman
Delafield
Wis
St. John’s Military Academy
Arlyne
Kleen
Omaha
Paxton Gallagher Wholesale Company
Carlinda Hammies
Briar Cliff College
Sioux City
Ah, T.T.T
C. E. Watts
Lyman Campbell
Hector
Francis Barrett
Campbell
Barett
Hill
Green Forbes
Lowell Streit
Bernard Bode
Algona
The
REA
U.S. Navy
Philadelphia
Don Krebs
Near Clare
Mary Kathleen
Truman Manship
LeGrande
Earl Snow
Rudolph and McIntire
Earl James Snow
James M. Snow
Summit Hill Cemetery
A. C. Long
Methodist Church
Mike Sendelweck
Marvin Heddinger
Patterson
New Jersey
Walter Heddinger
D. C. Hood
Susan
Michael
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Hughes
Pocahontas Bowling League
Susan Naber
St. Joe
Callista Ahmann
Manson
Sacred Heart Mission
Emma Hodapp
Mitwane
Meneete
America
United Scrap Metal Drive
S.W
West Bend
Dé Moines Township
Guernsey
Hampshires
William R. Fisher
Lindeman & Wessels, Aucts
Rolfe State Bank
Clett
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