Services Held For James F. Wright Pioneer Resident
Funeral services for James F. Wright 80 died October 7 at his daughter Mrs Vern Waters home were held October 11 at the Methodist Church with Rev J D Wolcott officiating. Interment was at Washington cemetery. Wright was born March 24 1864 in Artesian Green County Wisconsin married Anna Meredith August 31 1884 and raised seven children. He farmed north of Havelock and practiced veterinary medicine for about 40 years. He was a 57 year Mason and a charter member of Mysteries lodge No 582 Plover Iowa earning the 32nd degree in 1919. Surviving children include W P Hulse Harold J Wright Mrs Otto Keerles Mrs Vern Waters Mrs Graydon Swanson and Timothy Wright with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The community attended services from across the region and many local helpers contributed to the funeral program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna K. Meredith
Broadhead
Wisc
W. P. Hulse
Harold J. Wright
Otto Keerles
Vern Waters
Havelock
Graydon Swanson
St. Louis
Maney Stover
Rolfe
Timothy E. Wright
Fargo
North Dakota
Wright
Dayton
Mysteries Lodge
Plover
Iowa
Des Moines
Guy Wright
Lulu Maigray
Milwaukee
Wise
Milwaukee, Wise
T. EB. Wright
John Jacobson
Glenn Peterson
Blanche Stafford
Norma
Ronald Johnson
Mallard
Will Hulse
Jolley
George Lanus
Virginia
Jimmie
Melvin Knoblauch
Betty Wright
Omaha
Nebr
Roland Keerbs
Sioux Rapids
Vincent Keerbs
Bradgate
Schoolyard Fun And Farm Labor In Local Briefs
The notes describe a light-hearted operetta gathering and a wiener roast at the Sheldon residence with apples potato chips and pop. It also notes soybean combining rising in the area and several combines active in Sunday fieldwork. Mrs. Arthur Ralle and Mrs. Gordon Leigh hosted Kill Kare Klub as visitors returned from Silver Gate Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Gaskill
Sheldon
Arthur Ralle
Gordon Leigh
Harold Hayswirth
Clarence Deyounge
Brown Waters
Pirl Showers
Silver Gate
Mont
Harold
Irwin Barth Birthday Party Held At Arnol d Barth Home
Irwin Barth celebrated his 12th birthday Saturday afternoon with a large group of boys at the Arnold Barth home. Guests included Sonny Huse by Edward Worthington Bernard Weishaar Bobby Nickelson Dean Stoulil Pocahontas Arthur Knight James Brazier Bobby Lathrop Richard Smith Allen Hauswirth Leo Johnson Jimmy Cole Roland Smith Barry Waters Dar win Shimon. The boys played outdoor games and had a wiener roast followed by lunch served by Mrs. Barth and Mrs. Blanche Bohn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Barth
Arnold Barth
Irwin
Sonny Huseby
Edward Worthington
Bernard Weishaar
Bobby Nickelson
Dean
Gene Stoulil
Pocahontas
Arthur Knight
James Brazier
Bobby Lathrop
Richard Smith
Allen Hauswirth
Leo Johnson
Jimmy Cole
Roland Smith
Barry Waters
Darwin Shimon
Havelock Takes Homecoming Game 12 8 Over Graettinger
Havelock six man football beat Graettinger 12 to 8 on home field Friday. Jerry Ackland scored two touchdowns. Parades and floats with mottoes marked the afternoon as sophomores won and seniors placed. Ethel Mae Logan crowned homecoming queen with attendants. Also noted: funeral of Garry Buettner, nursing photo with Bing Crosby, visits from Roswald Hauswirth and others, and various local family notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock
Graettinger
Jerry Ackland
Ethel Mae Logan
Myrtle Nickelson
Dorothy Lathrop
Havelock Methodist Church announces schedule and events
Pastor John Drake Wolcott leads Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11. W S C S circle meets Oct 19 at Mrs Hilger’s home. Algona district W S C S meets Oct 25. Week of Prayer and Self Denial observed Oct 29 during worship. Program by women. Community support boosts Russian relief efforts.
They GIVE their lives you SEND our money buy bonds
A recruiting appeal urges citizens to support war funding by purchasing bonds promising sacrifice and national backing. It stresses personal duty and collective payment to sustain military efforts.
Memorial service for Pvt Frank Williams held in Pocahontas
Memorial services for Pvt Frank Williams, a World War II casualty from Pocahontas, were conducted at the Presbyterian church with Rev G F Butler. Williams, born March 28 1920 in Albert Lea Minnesota, died in the South Pacific after leading his platoon during an attack near a Japanese position. He is survived by his parents, four sisters and three brothers, with out of town relatives noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Pvt
Frank Williams
South Pacific
Presbyterian Church
G. F. Butler
Pvt. Williams
Albert Lea
Minn
Robert F. Williams
Frank
Pvt, Williams
Robert I.’. Williams
San Francisco
E. L. Anderson
Janice
Rachel
Paul
Des Moines
Jay Williams
Bill Smith
Claude Smith
Leo Wilson
Havelock
Shimon Family Reunion Held at Shimon Home
A reunion of Mrs. T. M. Shimon’s relatives took place Sunday at the Shimon home. Attendees arrived at noon for a dinner and remained throughout the day. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goetz, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Goetz and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shimon
T. M. Shimon
Fred Goetz
Marvin Goetz
Fam
Local visits and new employment noted in Laurens area
The report lists multiple visitors including Miss Naida Shimon and families from Rockwell City Vin cent Des Moines and Fort Dodge visiting Mercy hospital cadet nurse training. L. J. Hartman of Laurens hosted relatives from Iowa City and Pocahontas while Keith Thompson started work at Hakes Produce in Laurens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron G. Lindeman
Genevieve Hartman
Iowa City
L. J. Hartman
Laurens
C. E. Lindeman
Rose
Genevieve Forey
Hartman
Alaska
Pocahontas
Iowa Falls
Keith Thompson
Hakes Produce
Clothing drive nets 5406 pounds for European relief
About 5406 pounds of clothing are gathered in Pocahontas for European relief. 3200 pounds are taken to Pocahontas Auto Co for collection, with 1571 pounds donated by Sacred Heart parishioners and 635 pounds by Sts Peter and Paul parish members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
C. P. Malcolm
Pocahontas Auto Co
Sacred Heart Parish
Sts. Peter and Paul’s
Auxiliary Meets at Courthouse for District Report
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular Thursday meeting at the courthouse. Mrs. Carl Barth gave a district convention report, followed by a Columbus Day program led by Mrs. Mae A. Lynch. Refreshments and a vocal solo by Mrs. Graydon Freeburg capped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courthouse
American Legion Auxiliary
Carl Barth
Mae A. Lynch
Hotel Pocahontas
Graydon Freeburg
F. M. Hudson
Burned at Sacred Heart School Lunch Room
Mrs. Victoria Zadoukal suffered severe burns when a pressure cooker lid blew off while cooking in the Sacred Heart school lunch room on Tuesday morning October 10. She was taken to Mercy hospital in Fort Dodge for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Zadoukal
Sacred Heart
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Miss Watts Leaves California After Two Weeks Visit
Miss Virginia Watts departs for Los Angeles after two weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. 2. Watts. She works for Union Oil Co for the last years. She was the honoree at a contract game at the Watts home Thursday evening with guests Mrs. C. R. Russell Mrs. Frank Kopriva Mrs. D. M. Grant and Mrs. William Farquhar. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Donohoe
W. E. Gower
Donohoe
Virginia Watts
Los Angeles
Calif
Watts
C. 2
D. M. Grant
William Farquhar
R. L. Hudson
Hogan Family Health Updates and Newborn Named Larry
Mrs. Frank Hogan recuperates after surgery for a ruptured appendix at Mercy hospital Fort Dodge with daughter Miss Mary Catherine Hogan RN by her side. Miss Helen Hogan trains in Sioux City visited over the weekend. Lawrence Meyer names son Larry Charles born in October. William Salasek returns from University hospital Iowa City after a week of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Mayberry
Pittsfield
Mass
Mayberry
Army Hospital
Thomasville
Hogan
Frank Hogan
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Mary Catherine Hogan
R.N
Helen Hogan
St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital
Sioux City
Lawrence Meyer
Larry Charles
William Salasek
Iowa City
University Hospital
Honored Charter Members and Long-Time Members in Rebecca Lodge
Rebecca lodge celebrated charter members Mrs. Ed Winegarden and Mrs. Catherine Gilleland plus 13 25 year members at a party after a lodge meeting in the ICCF hall last Wednesday. Mrs. Ted Johnson accompanied singing, refreshments followed, honorees seated at a Halloween themed table, gifts presented to Mrs. Gilleland and Mrs. Winegarden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Winegarden
Catherine Gilleland
Rebecca Lodge
1.C.C.F. Hall
Ted Johnson
Gilleland
Winegarden
Firefighter Discovers Overalls Worn Backward During 6:30 A.M. Fire
Mediapolis firefighter Happy Niehaus rushed to a Sunday morning blaze at 6 30 and, in his haste, wore his overalls backward. He only realized the error after reaching for cigarettes.
Best Harvest Time for Soft Corn Before Frost
The guide recommends feeding soft corn whenever possible to aid maturity. Harvest timing is best just before the first killing frost, with the day after also good. Post freeze, it loses value as silage and fodder for livestock.
Also Mentioned on This Page
James F. Wright
J. D. Wolcott
J. ©. Barth
Otto Keerbs
George Speer
C. C. Cole
Owen McConaughy
Ralph Cole
John Brazier
Claus Johnson
H. J. Wright
Mary Boysen
W. C. Steen
Floyd Oertley
Isaac Roberts
Howard Gibson
George Cole
Lloyd Godfrey
Bert Jacobson
George Dyiig
Pocahontas County Red Cross
Adrian Logan
Manson
Harry
Fort Leonard Wood
Logans
Sgt
Darius
Luther Miller
Burt
S. H. Gill
O. J. Keerles
Mable Hilger
W.S.C.S
Mary Waters
Martha Herscher
D. J. Wenek
Rena Huseby
Grover Gunnarson
Jerry
Peterson
Gunnarson
Donald Cornwell
Delbert Moore
C. L. Cornwell
Joe Stoulil
Cherokee
Peary M. Mick
Benjamin Eby
Ray Gruver
Prudence S. Mick
Gruver
Mick
Council Bluffs
Colorado Springs
Colo
Linton
Camp Carson
Donald Gibson
Camp Shelby
Denzil Johnson
Clear Lake
Garry
Ronald Buettner
Near Mallard
Washington Cemetery
Byrle Waters
Bing Crosby
Crosby
France
Roswald Hauswirth
Lyle, Minn
Fred Hauswirth
Hauswirth
Lutheran
Darwin Pearson
Anderson
Ind
Speer
Myr
O. &. Pearson
Paton
Raymond Knittel
Texas
John Reimer
Sam
Pocahontas Presbyterian Church
DeLoris Eich
Washington
D. C
Miss Eich
Spencer
W. J. Eich
Robert Johnson
Robert
Gene
Mr. Johnson
Otto Johnson
Indians
Livermore
Pocahontas Indians
Charles Anderson
Andy McCormick
Dean Filloon
Hughes
Dean Alderman
Army Air Corps
States
Anton Mackovets
Alderman
Waterloo
H. R. Alderman
Cargil
Cargill
Rolfe Feed Store
Rolfe, Iowa
Orlando E. Miles
North Western
Boone, Iowa
Mile
Bill
Railroad Engineering Cor
Italy
Eugene
South
Pacif
Richard
Air Corps
England
Air Family
Dorothy
Miles
Nort "Econ
North Wester
America
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