Rolfe News Highlights Local Births and Community Moves
A son named Berlyn Jerome Heiter weighing 91 pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Heiter on Monday Oct 1 1934 Melvin Heiter reports from CCC camps in Meridan Ark now in Leon Iowa and plans another three months Stamp of local civic life includes Mayor Anton Macovets handling excess pigs for signers and a 100 pig flock A L D Club met at Mrs Grant Pollocks Oct 9 with lesson on Modern Trend of Governments and an events roundtable Cecil Cumming Post American Legion sponsors a dance Oct 18 at Pla Mar with Warren Crow orchestra state contest trip for county winners then Hollywood winners No professionals allowed Methodist Ladies Aid swabbed the church cleaning from cellar to steeple Rev L H Kjoller farewell at Nain Lutheran to Westby Mont where he pastored three long-established country congregations for 28 years and Rolfe sends best wishes to the Kjollers in their new home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Heiter
Berlyn Jerome
Melvin
CCC
Meridan
Ark
Leon
Iowa
CCC Corps
Anton Macovets
Pocahontas
Tony
A. L. D. Club
Grant Pollock
C. P. Lathrop
Blanche Blake
J. A. Harriger
Cecil Cumming Post
American Legion
Pla-Mar
Warren Crow
Chicago
Pocahontas County
Hollywood
The
Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
L. H. Kjoller
Nain Lutheran Church
Rolfe
W. J. Johnson
E. V. Layton
Fred McKim
McKim
Public Library
F. E. Heathman
R. C. Allen
H. Fitzgerald
West Bend
Britt
Mason City
Margaret Lucile Jeffries
Oneta Horsman
Jeffries
R. J. Carey
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Spent Sunday With Mrs. Carey’s Sister, Mrs. 0. G. Emory
Claude Albaugh
Ben Lahnus
Fred Smith
Omaha
Paul Kerns
John Wax
J. Cruickshank
Yankton
S. C
Frank Pearce
Newell
B. C. Rudolfson
Ora Parenter
R. E. DuBoise
Detroit
Mich
John Engesser
Roberta Cruickshank
O. J. Cruickshank
Jasick
DeWolf
George Albaugh
Ankeny
Wilbur Justice
Emma Fisher
Walter Fisher
Harold Justice
Vata
Claude Miller
A. G. Heathman
Clarence Heathman
Geo. Oakland
Badger
Hazel Snyder
Wilbur Bruner
Kathryn
Wallace Bruner
Beatrice
Crystal Lake
Jess Mischler
H. F. ‘Knapp
Cleo Searcy
Bret Shimon
Barrisbourne
Plover Fire Department
I. M. McKim Farm
McKim’‘s
Jearby
Plover
Ment
Harlan
WOI
Ames
Iowa State College
Gou
Federal Radio Commission
Andy
WOIJ
Mes
Myrtle Eggspuehler
Morris Northrup
Des Moines
Eggspuehler
Iowa Falls
Squire Heathman
Egespuchler
Powhatan Township
Midna Henderson
T. R.jones
L. J. Jones
O. J.cruickshank
J. H. Pollock
Poultry Outlook From a Farmer Expert Frank Priebes Letter
A reader letters column notes poultry in the Midwest shows improved vitality despite drought and feed shortages. He credits sturdy hens, clean ground, and balanced rations, while farmers in Kansas and Missouri continue feeding as markets shift. Chickens fetch about 25 percent more than last year, though prices may fall if demand drops.
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T S Qe
Grid
Arm
Kansais
Missouri
Midwest
Chiiyo
For Sale Heatrola store broader houses item sale
For Sale Heatrola store broader houses one 10x20 one 10x24 QO A Campney Rolfe Iowa 28 2
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Heatrola
QO. A. Campney
Rolfe
Iowa
Poultry Market Affects Chicken Prices in Prudent Storage
Frank Priebe explains surplus poultry storage in government meat stocks. Poultry, once a luxury, now costs about the same as meat, reducing demand. Cold storage in the middle west is crowded with relief meat, limiting space for poultry and tempering the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Frank Priebe
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings
The record lists numerous items from the Pocahontas County Board including bills, fees, and overpayments to various individuals and services. Expenditures cover clerical fees, road construction funds, maintenance funds, tools, machinery, labor, and materials across multiple departments.
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State Insane Fund
James Griffin
Harry Rehm
Austin Western Road Machinery Co
International Harvester Co
Pittsburg Des Moines Steel Co
Pink Supply Co
Wilson Concrete Coa
Pocahontas Auto Co
A. G. Hageman
H. F. Kirchner & Son
Labor
W. W. Hudek
Ee Miller
C. Gilchrist
C. Mordan
J. M. Fraser
R.M. Love
C. Sedlacek
Lowell Streit
Thos, Gannon
Harry Kelley
Clint Greenwood
Fred Hohensee
Tebert Flager
Cletus Lieb
Gist
En Blomberg
Carl Joens
Ww. Weber
James Ryan
L. C. Krug
Geo. Gilleland
Chris DeYoung
Vern
Coon
J. F. Worth
R. D. Farlow
C. A. Reyman
St. FE. Brewster
H. K. Young
J. B. Parris
Chas. BE. Larson
Wmn. Adkins
Robert Parks
Harry Smith
John Triggs
Broek
Ta G. Schanberger
Kid Quinsland
Wm. Phillips
Paul Snook
Wiley Bros
Plover Area News Roundup Highlights Visits and Local Happenings
The column reports Rolland Cruickshank visiting with parents in Curlew, various family health concerns in Laurens and Pocahontas, CCC work near Hawarden, and multiple local social activities. It notes travel to Yankton and Des Moines, library benefit plans, church and Sunday school gatherings, school and 4-H notes, plus a fire call to I. M. McKim farm and several farm and market updates.
Silver Wedding Surprise Honors 25th Anniversary
Nora and Viola Hanisch hosted a surprise dinner last Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hanisch on their 25th wedding anniversary. Many relatives and friends from Laurens Pocahontas Mallard Rolfe Varina and surrounding towns attended with gifts and picnic provisions. The gathering concluded with wishes for many more anniversaries.
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Nora
Viola Hanisch
W. J. Hanisch
Edward Hanisch
Leo Hanisch
Lawrence Hanisch
Laurens
KE. Jd. Struthers
Paul Amick
Rolfe
Peter Grethen
Rosa Schuller
Iola Waters
Robert Ulvich
Mallard
John Weishaar
Havelock
Anna Hanisch
F. K. Stoulil
Raymond Hanisch
Walter Lynch
Mildred Hanisela
Pocahontas
Marie Jolliffe
Chas. Otto
Martha
Jimm
Ernest Hanisch
R. FP
Auxiliary Notes Seaming Meeting Set For Oct 19 At Mrs Bush Home
The local unit of the Auxiliary will meet Friday Oct 19 at the home of Mrs J M Bush. Members should come prepared to sew and bring a covered dish for the picnic lunch. The national jelly campaign closed Oct 1 and donations are asked at the Oct 10 meeting. Dues for 1935 may be paid at the Oct 19 gathering to meet the membership quota soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bush
Community notes from Rolfe and surrounding towns
Mr and Mrs Earl Grove of Bradgate spent the weekend with relatives and friends here. Various residents visited Rolfe, Des Moines, Cedar Falls, and other locales for business and family occasions. Social events included a chicken supper by the Methodist Ladies Aid and a Century of Progress trip reflections.
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A. G. Heathman
Fort Dodge
N.J. Meurer
Des Moines
W. A. Ter
W. Kerns
Sioux City
George Ande
Henry Hoffert
Pocahontas
Robert Winters
LaVon Langfitt
Roberta
Rolfe
E. W. Kerns
Chicago
Tyrus Cobbs
Odeboldt
A. W. Hess
Gid Johnson
Emmetsburg
Lawrence Leonard
Baby
Clarence Post
Nevada
B. W. Jeffries
Laura Jeffries
Community Thanks Fire Department For Quick Response
Mr and Mrs I M McKin express gratitude to the Plover Fire Department and neighbors for prompt aid during a Friday fire. They credit swift action with preventing a wider blaze amid high winds and praise the Plover community for delivering the goods.
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Plover
1. M. McKin
Plover Methodist Church Seeks Members in Roll Call Sunday
Plover Methodist Church led by Rev. Harold V. Bartz invites all members to attend Roll Call Sunday with the name of every member to be called and a message read if absent. Choir rehearsal Tuesday at 7 30 p m and Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday afternoon. Epworth League Rally scheduled for Monday night October 22.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Plover Church
Plover Church Notes Rev Walter Rothwell Pastor
Morning Worship and Sunday School are announced with Bible study on Tuesday and mid week services. A Rally Day program will be used at the ten o'clock service and a special offering supports Board of Education work. The Presbyterian Young People Rally will be at Lone Rock church Friday and Saturday with total attendance cost 85 cents plus transportation. Bible lesson for Tuesday October 16 is Gen 34. Bring Bible notebook and pencil.
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Board of Education
Presbyterian Young People
Lone Rock Presbyterian Church
Man's Heart Stopped By Gas After Meals Say Doctor
W. L. Adams suffered heart stoppages due to abdominal gas after eating. Adlerika relieved the gas, allowing him to eat normally. Druggist C. M. Webb notes Adams now feels fine and can eat anything.
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W. L
Adams
Adlerika
C. M. Webb
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County Iowa
In the District Court of Pocahontas County Iowa Septenth Term 1934 notice to all concerned that any will or instrument purporting to the last will of 0 Freel deceased dated December 1933 has been opened for hearing on October 23 1934 at 2 o clock in Pocahontas courthouse before the district judge or clerk. All interested must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed. Dated Pocahontas Iowa September 22 1934.
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Iowa
Pocahontas County
Freel
Phantas
Ditrict Court
Pocahontas
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