Funeral for Mrs Lighter Held in Methodist Church
Services for Mrs Emma Lighter were held Thursday afternoon at 2 30 in the local Methodist church with Rev E J Plummer delivering a tribute from the 31st chapter of Proverbs. Music by Mrs Lucile White Mrs John Johnson and Mrs N Bixler accompanied by organist. Pallbearers listed and flowers filled the church as relatives from several states attended. The procession reflected family ties across Grundy Center, Ocheyedan and Aurelia among others. Mary Wilhelm of Grundy Center and other relatives attended the obsequies noting the late Mrs Lighters life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma i
Methodist Ch
E. J. Plummer
T. S. Bassett
Ter
Lucile White
Joe Straight
Storm
Irie van Cley
J. H. Lighter
Alma Wilhelm
Hart
Leo Williams
Sac City
Charles Diehl
Grundy Center
S. Mae Hughes
Conrad
Son Lewis
Goldfield
Ephews
Clintonster
Algona
Clyde Lighter
Desnes
Grace Wilhelm
Her Wilhelm
Clarion
Distinguished Sons of Rolfe Here Sunday
Hancher president of the University of Iowa and Siefkin assistant to the press of Southwestern University visited Rolfe in the past week. They met at the morning service, meeting by chance without knowing the other was in town. Hancher arrived in Ames Saturday and stayed with his mother, Mrs. Pris Hancher, while Siefkin visited with his wife Mrs. Hortense Siefkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Gil M. Hancher
Te University of Iowa
Gor Sietkin
Southwestern University
Mphis
Tenn
Hancher
Ames
State Board of 7Ton
Pris ® Hancher
Siefkin
Hortense Siefkin
Confirmation Held at St Margaret’s Church
Confirmation took place Thursday afternoon October 2 at St Margaret’s church officiated by Rev Edmund Heelan bishop of Sioux City with several priests assisting. Gene Cornwell, the last of the Cornwell children to be confirmed, was among those confirmed. Bishop Heelan had previously married the Cornwells in Fort Dodge and confirmed all nine Cornwell children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Margaret's
St. Margaret’s Church
Edmund Heelan
Sioux City
Fathers Farrelly
Laurens
Barry
Varina
Hermsen
Gilmore City
Hyland
Wessling
Pocahontas
Tewell
M. Phillips
M. Ditty
M. Reigelsberger
R. Reckard
R. Ze
C. Martin
R. Forsythe
Gene Cornwell
Cornwells
Bishop Heelan
Cornwell
Fort Dodge
Jimmy
Gene
Rolfe Beats Renwick 27 0 In City Park Football Tilt
Rolfe overwhelmed Renwick 27 to 0 at City Park Friday night. Herschel Chapman and McIntire directed four Rolfe touchdowns with strong running and passing. McIntire, Glyde Smith and J Smith scored or set up scoring plays as Rolfe’s defense stifled Renwick. Twenty Rolfe players saw action, with Byers relieving at center late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Renwick
City Park
Herschel Chapman
Jack Byers
McIntire
Stouse
G. Smith
Smith
Rickard
J. Smith
Glyde Smith
Poultry Disease Study Aims to Aid Poultry Raisers
Otis Cook of Beckord's Hatchery returned from Charles City Iowa where he attended a five day course on poultry diseases led by Dr Salisbury's Laboratories. The program trained firms offering poultry health services in disease prevention vaccination first aid and post mortem practices. Mr and Mrs R D Higgins hosted Sunday guests John DeWall and family and Hazel Knapp of Plover visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Cook
Beckord
Charles City
Iowa
Salisbury
John DeWall
Kanawha
R. D Higgins
Hazel Knapp
Plover
Higgins
Kathryn Wolfe Weds Donald Sandvig in Rolfe ceremony
Kathryn Wolfe and Donald Sandvig, both of Rolfe, were married Monday September 29 at Bethany Missouri. The couple, daughter and son of Rolfe residents Albert Wolfe and Elmer Sandvig, are Rolfe High School graduates. A shower for Mrs. Sandvig is today at Mrs. F E Callon’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Wolfe
Donald Sandvig
Bethany
Rolfe
Albert Wolfe
Elmer Sandvig
Rolfe High School
Sandvig
F.E. Callon
Callon
Sadie Grinnell
Ray Wolfe
Roy Boysen
Mrs. M. E. Hewlett Dies in South Dakota
Mary Elizabeth Vance Hewlett born February 27 1868 Missouri died September 29 1941 in Pierre South Dakota after surgery at St Marys hospital She lived much of her life in Rolfe and Canning Iowa and South Dakota Survived by four sons one daughter sixteen grandchildren and a brother George Vance Funeral services were held in Canning South Dakota and West Bend Iowa with burial beside her brother in West Bend cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Hewlett
Rolfe
St. Mary’s Hospital
Pierre
S. D
Canning
West Bend
Schutter
George McDowell
George
Vance
Mary Elizabeth Vance
Elijah P
Amelia Vance
Missouri
Iowa
James H. Hewlett
Alfred H
Amelia Struthers
Theodore E. Hewlett
James C. Hewlett
Fairview
Ore
George V. Hewlett
Canning S. D
Canning, S. D
George V
Hewlett
William Vance
Oscar Low
T. FE. Hewlett
Alta Hewlett
Eloise
W. C. Struthers
John Hewlett
Frank Cox
Jane Ralph
John Lang
Ottosen
White Elephant Sale Brings In 94.30 For Local Charities
The Tuesday club held its annual White Elephant sale last Saturday and earned 94.30 for local charitable purposes. Mrs. J. R. McIntire chaired the committee. The club thanks donors and patrons and invites contributions for a fall sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. McIntire
Red Cross notes year end work and volunteer call
The Red Cross reports final quotas of materials for girls dresses and sweaters and about 45 dresses and 25 sweaters will be completed. A Roll Call approaches as volunteers are asked to finish one garment by November 15. Mrs. Schon coordinates deliveries and Roz. local chair, telephone 188. The article explains fund use and clarifies past misunderstandings about local chapter finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Jones
Morris Webb
Central States
Schon
Red Cross
Rolfe
National
R Wangberg Weds Harriet Thorn in Minneapolis
In a candle lit ceremony at Zion Lutheran church North Minneapolis Harriet Thorn daughter of Mr and Mrs Julius Thorn Binford North Dakota married Rev Reuben Wangberg son of Rev and Mrs J O Wangberg Rolfe South Dakota The couple was joined by a large wedding party with Miss Olive Gilbertson and Miss Lyly Gyldenwald providing songs The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev O E Hesla with Rev J O Wangberg assisting The service closed with the bride carrying a white leather Bible and wearing white satin and veil Continued on Last Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
North Minneapolis
Harriet Thorn
Julius Thorn
Binford
North Dakota
Reuben Wangberg
Lemmon
South Dakota
J. O. Wangberg
Rolfe
Olive Gilbertson
Lyly Gyldenwald
Minneapolis
Largo
Orlando Wangberg
Franklin
Minnesota
Armon Brakke
Mason City
Iowa
Deloris Osen
Devil's Lake
Eugene Sussex
Arlington
West Virginia
Lohengrin
O. E. Hesla
Zion Church
Miss Gilbertson
USDA organized at Pocahontas on October 7 1941
An organizing meeting of the Pocahontas County USDA Defense Board was held in Pocahontas on Tuesday morning October 7 1941 with Harry L. Lund as chairman. Max C. Naylor elected vice chairman and Wes ley H. Seymour secretary. Alvin Cook and Wallace Ogg attended, planning a county wide meeting October 18 with broad agency representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Usda Defense Board
Harry L. Lund
Max C. Naylor
Wesley H. Seymour
Alvin Cook
No Complaints from Boys in U S Army
Bernard Ferden stationed at Fort Robinson Arkansas writes about army maneuvers and life. He describes moving forces blue vs red, tank and infantry shifts, and captures during drills while noting prisoners are treated better than fighters. He also mentions a parish priest commenting there are no complaints among the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Ferden
U. S. Army
Fort Robinson
Ark
Helmer Kaiser
Morton
U. S
Record Skin Graft Creates History for Evans Brother
Glenn Evans, 31, badly burned when his truck struck a train, received a record 176 square inch blanket graft using the Padgett dermatone in Minneapolis. Surgeons H O McPheeters and Harvey Nelson said the operation averted lifelong crippling after a 26 week hospital stay with 15 blood transfusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal of the American Medical Association
Glenn Evans
Arthur Evans
H.O. McPheeters
Harvey Nelson
Minneapolis
Evans
Scout Movement Organized In Pocahontas County
The Pocahontas County Scout movement under Prairie Court Area Council 179 forms committees to organize the county for boys. Committees include Organization and Extension, Leadership and Training, Advancement, Camping and Activities, Health and Safety, Finance and subcommittees led by local leaders in Laurens Pocahontas Rolfe Fonda and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Prairie Cold Area Council
Chas. Bowen
Rolfe
C. T
R. L. Hudson
F. M. Hudson
F. E. van Alstine
Jack Bouma
Pocahontas
N. J. Bixler
M. W. Webb
Rolfe Walter Dale
George Cole
Carl Barth
Havelock
Jack Beneke
Palmer
Carl Flanagan
Edw. Mueller
Fonda
Dick DuBois
Plover
A. Morton
A. L
Dairy Cows Must Produce More in 1942
Pocahontas county dairy cows urged to hit the 1942 Food For Freedom goal of 58 929 pounds. Emphasis on more milk and dairy products especially American cheese evaporated milk and dry skim milk with prices favorable and USDA supports. Farmers urged to retain cows feed more efficiently and process more skim milk for human use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
USDA
Cooperative
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mma Frances Wilhelm
Solomon
Mary Wilhelm
Mary
Cumberd
Maryland
Gil Hancher
Gordon Sietkin
A. White, Jr
Spencer
Muriel Wilson
Spencer Hospital
al- Sugh
Lester Pr
Otton
Tama
Iy Criven
Stanley Steve
Nape Ati
Stevens
Rolfe Renwick Srouse
Seaman Webb
G. Anderson Sheeley
Lane Chapman
Sroufe
Maurer
Hauck
Page Eight
Lord Halifax
United States
America
England
New York
Pierre, S. D
West Bend Cemetery
Red
R. Wangberg
Bride
Binford, N. D
Art Evans
Scout
Ci. E. Miller
H. L. Yocum
Don C. Miller
Roy A. Johnson
A. C. Shimon
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