State Marching Band Contest Draws Crowd
A large crowd attended the State Marching Band contest on Indian Field with 10 bands performing simultaneously to the Star Spangled Banner led by R. T. Fulghum of the University of South Dakota. Pocahontas High’s band under Joan Lieb earned top ratings, winning Division I for Alta and Bode in their divisions, while Spencer led Class A. Lois Vogel Elsie Blomberg Joan Lieb and Lucille Hohensee earned high or division ratings in individual events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
R. T. Fulghum
University of South Dakota
Pocahotas High School
Joan Lieb
Alta High School
Storm Lake
Cherokee
Bode
Spencer
Pocahontas High
Lois Vogel
Elsie Blomberg
Lucille Hohensee
Anniversary Dinner Honors Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCormick
Mr and Mrs Richard McCormick were guests of honor at a Sunday noon dinner for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary served cafeteria style by 60 relatives. The table featured a three tier cake with 25 silver leaves and a congratulatory inscription. Betty Ann Stein sang Happy Anniversary as part of a day of socializing and gifts, with a purse presented to the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McCormick
Betty Ann Stein
DeLoris Shimon
Omaha
Nebru
Will Shimon
Miss Shimon
Security Acceptance Corporation
Sgt
Rupert Wienhold
Fort Sheridan
Henry Schroeder
Eagle Grove
Frank Schroeder
Mary Schroeder
AMM
John Rigby
Miami
Fla
Naval Station
James Donahue
Lee Severson
J. M. Smonths Owens
Guam
Quantico
Cpl
Jerome Hronek
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Everett Ollinger
John Olinger
Camp McCoy
Wize
Merone
Fire at Strathman's Garage In West Town
Firefighters contained the blaze to the Strathman residence garaged area after a neighbor reported a fire of unknown origin about five pm Thursday. The west wall burned but insurance covered the loss. Other items note social gatherings and brief visits across town with names of residents and locations mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathman
Pocahontas
F. J. Strathman
Jane Eckerson
Legion Auxiliary Plans County Meet and Christmas Aid
The Amer ican Legion Auxiliary held a courthouse meeting to plan the Pocahontas county meet on November 5 with Capt. Frank Miles as speaker. Five new members were initiated and delegates were chosen for the district meeting October 25 in Fort Dodge. The group voted to buy a $100 victory bond and donate 5 to United Service Women for overseas soldiers’ Christmas boxes. A Columbus and Navy Day program followed with readings and music. refreshments were served after the meeting.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Pocahontas
Frank Miles
Iowa Legionnaire
C. C. Johnston
McCertan
Wo OW
Indians Undefeated Tie Livermore 7 to 7 on Indian Field
The Pocahontas Indians remain undefeated after a 7 7 tie with Livermore at Indian field. Livermore led with a early touchdown and extra point, while Pocahontas answered late as Wiese plunged in for a score and Filloon added the extra point. The Indians earned 12 first downs to Livermore’s two.
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Indians
Pocahontas Indians
Livermore
Tscherters
Wiese
Filloon
Havelock News Highlights Local Events and Delays
Local notes report the Des Moines Two defeated by Havelock in a Friday baseball game. Community updates include mason work at a Lutheran parsonage, soybean harvest in full swing, and ideal weather aiding the crop. Military news notes Lt. Myrl Waters’s discharge and Marvella Ralle’s weekend plans. Community groups meet at the American Legion and United Service Women of America with plans for Armistice Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Havelock
G. A
H. D. Gruver
Lutheran Parsonage
Mallorg
Local residents spend weekend visits and life updates
Mrs Anna Klein Mrs Walter Baedke and Kathryn visited the Earl Young home in Rolfe for a weekend gathering. Mrs Mayme Daugherty traveled to Laurens to care for Mrs S T Cowan recovering from an operation. Lawrence Heathman has leased a Ridotto residence and will work as a tank service man for Farmers Union Oil Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Klein
Walter Baedke
Kathryn
Earl Young
Rolfe
Mayme Daugherty
Laurens
S. T. Cowan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pocahontas H. S. Band
Harold Frerk
Verle Hudek
Poky Pals
Frank Hronek
Lawrence Seifred
Robert Reiter
DeLoss Drobney
T. A. Nixon
John Mordan
William Bryan
Nebr
T.C.C. Club
Clarence Groff
Frank Kopriva
A. R. Mackovets
Frank Hogan
New York City
Olberding
Philippines
George McCartan
Minneapolis, Minn
George, Jr
T. F. McCartan
Robert Pattee
Robert, Jr
J. B. Pattee
Pattee
Fort Bliss
Texas
New Guinea
Coast Artillery
Otis Eaton
Legion Auxiliary Meets
AL H. Turner
Pat
Patricia Welty
Bonnie Omtredt
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Patricia
Bonnie
Governor Blue
Iowa 4-H
Havelock News
Kill Kare Klub
Gordon Leigh
Vance Wiley
Lake
Minnewashta
Ray Gruver
Myrl Waters
Army Nurses’ Corps
Myrl
George Waters
Pearl Mick
Polly Hofert
Harold Gibson
Connie
Thawville
Ill
Howard
Donald Gibson
Roy Hawk
J. R
Merchant Marine
Irene
George Hawk
A. R. Hesla
David
Orange City
J. C. Barth
Claud Davis
Mount Vernon
Wash
Eldon Buck
Navy
John Hacker
Pfc
Harry Logan
Jefferson Barracks
Adrian Logan
Logan
Camp Swift
Dan J. Wenck
Sioux Rapids
Rena Huseby
Fred Maltzahn
Tacoma
Will Steen
S. H. Gill
Algona
Gerald van Horsen
Fort Riley
Camp Fanning
Richard McConaughy
U.S.N.R
Philippine Islands
Owen McConaughy
Isaac Roberts
Rena Huse
Betty
Fort Dodge
J. E. Albertson
Wanda
J. E. Alberta
Gna Endang Youth Fellowship
Teeling
S. Barth
Rubber and
Husking
Rollers
PenUng
Bradburn
Lowa
Championship Club
Bet
Jim Wilson
Sven
Earth
Eaeda
B & B Dairy
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