Club and family gatherings fill Rolfe social calendar
Mrs. Brinkman hosted the Double-Six bridge club with Mrs. Gunderson winning high score and Mrs. Ives second. A Larson family gathering honored Lt Maurice A Larson of Grand Prairie Texas, with relatives from Humboldt and Knoxville attending. The week featured VFW Auxiliary, study club meetings, Garfield Township Women elect officers, and multiple birthday and social events around Rolfe.
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Larson
L. W. Larson
Maurice A. Larson
Grand Prairie
Texas
Garfield
Garfield Township Women’s Club
Fred Block
Block
Virgil Thorson
Robert Wiegert
Earl Chambers
Earl Ives
A. W. Ives
Joe Johnson
Henry Olerich
George Lehnus
Loren Pease
S. Whitmore
Anniversary Sermon At Presbyterian Church
Pastor W F Schneck invites attendance at Sunday worship with a 11 a.m. service and a 6 p.m. fellowship. Choir rehearsal is Thursday afternoon. Dr H C Schneider will deliver the anniversary message on Sunday October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. F. Schneck
H. C. Schneider
Methodist Church announces weekly schedule and events
Pastor H V Bartz leads worship at 11 15 a m with church school at 10 15 a m Supt Art DeVaul. WSCS meeting Wednesday October 27 and district convention at Manson Tuesday October 26. Asbury class Friday October 22, choir Thursday 8 p m. Official board meets after covered dish Sunday October 24. Youth Fellowships at 6 p m.
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the Methodist Church
H. V. Bartz
Art DeVaul
W.S.C.S
Manson
Asbury
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Gordon Tjebben
Mrs. Gordon Tjebben expresses gratitude for cards and notes received during her hospital stay in Sioux City. She thanks all who sent support and kindness.
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Sioux City
Gordon Tjebben
Fire prevents disaster at Climax Mill annex
Climax Mill and Feed of CO thanks crews for quick action after a fire broke out in the mill annex Saturday. Prompt response prevented a potentially serious blaze.
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Climax Mill & Feed ; CO
Climax -Mill & Feed Co
Thanking neighbors for corn pick and meals at home
Mr and Mrs Joe Shimon and Kermitt thank neighbors and friends for assistance with corn picking and meals at their home on Tuesday. The kind deed will long be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shimon
Kermitt
Four for Five Grandchildren for Mrs Clara Bruck
Mrs Clara Bruck of Harlan became a grandmother four times in five days last week as her two sons and daughter presented her with grandsons including twins.
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Clara Bruck
Harlan
Review of 4-H Record Shows Growth in Pocahontas County
1948 saw 4-H club work grow into a big business in Pocahontas County with enrollment reaching 520, placing the county among the state's top 15. Girls excelled in clothing and demonstrations earning blue ribbons at state fairs, while livestock and food production set records. Total value of agriculture products produced by clubs reached 91 228.70, with 104 meetings and 2 080 attendees across 13 clubs.
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Pocahontas County
Dale N. Goodell
Josephine Lund
Irma Baker
Marshall Merrie Maids
Ames
Donna Capesius
Des Moines Lively Lassies
Pocahontas Girls
Mary Ann Hatton
Carolyn Swalin
Colfax Crickets
Cedarettes
Spencer Fair
Lake Lassies
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Des Moines
Club
ASK THE FARMER FIRST FOR OPENING Pheasant and quail seasons urged
The 1948 pheasant season opens noon November 11 and the quail season opens November 1. Hunters should decide where to hunt and respect no hunting signs. Iowa laws prohibit trespassing on closed or cultivated lands without landowner permission. Hunters are urged to contact landowners in advance and arrange access.
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Iowa
General Election Polling Places list for Pocahontas County Iowa
Notice to qualified voters that a General Election will be held in Pocahontas County on November 2 148 with polls open 8 AM to 8 PM at multiple precincts including Bellville Palmer Cedar Fonda Center Pocahontas Clinton Rolfe Colfax Cummins Havelock Dover Varina Garfield Grant Lake Laurens Lizard Humboldt Marshall Powhatan Plover Roosevelt Sherman Swan Lake Laurens. Marie Pavik County Auditor dated October 18 1948.
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Pocahontas County
Iowa
Bellville
Legion Hall
Palmer
Cedar
Fireman’s Hall
Fonda
Center
Pocahontas
Clinton
Rolfe
Colfax
Cummins
Havelock
Des Moines
Dover
Varina
Garfield
Cargill Grain Co
Grant
Lake 1
Lake
Gilmore City
Lincoln
Lizard
Humboldt
Marshall
Township Hall
Powhatan
Plover
Roosevelt
Sherman
Ware
Swan Lake
Laurens
Marie Pavik
Rural Library Project Sees 89 Pocahontas County Families
Ninety plus families joined the Rural Library effort led by Mrs. William Fisher. The program rewards the 4-H club and women’s club for reading the most books, and honors individuals who complete the six book reading project. Awards for 4-H members will be given at the county party in November. The aim is to boost participation next year.
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Pocahontas County
William Fisher
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V.F.W. Auxiliary
V.F.W. Auxilary
Donald Eikenberry
Brownie Rickard
Lena Vaughn
Sadie Quigley
Strathman Studio
Harry Quigley
James
Trenton
Leonard Quigley
Robert
Homer Harriger
Harold
Knoxville
William Ashley
Candy Lee
Sandy
Howard Sandy
Frances
Kathryn Majorowicz
Conrad Majorowicz
Kathryn
Ivan Rice
CW. Bielefeldt
Schon
Bodaenth Nlghs
Denison
Octo
Ber
T. S. Clark
C. J. White
C. B. Fuller
Bielefeldt
Y.W
Y.W. Club
Anita Beckord
William Mangold
Armstrong
Hallowe’en
Doris Sharp
Olive Carlton
Francie White
Betty Spencer
Louise Hermansen
Gary C. Steen
Democratic
Rolfe Arrow
India
Rural Library Project
Oregon & Lampe Dmopl
Gale—Rose
San
Owen
P.J. Riches
Lees Harmon
Ford
Eldoin Buck
P. A. Peterson
Beckord’s Hatchery
Davenport
R. G. Hunter
J. A. Johnson
Farmer
Farmerg
Red Comet
Mason City
W. M. Obrecht
Lydia
Trinity Aid
Lady’s
A. V. Graeber
Warner DeVries. & Son
Keor
Saud
Baldity
Tate
Phonghontas
Crick
Rolfe Clea
Hunt Xi
Byron
Refriger
REPAI
Johnnie Rolfe
Chevrolet
Rolfe Auto Company
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