Safety program highlights at D M T School assembly
An October 17 program by homemaking agriculture English II American Literature and eighth grade science classes featured plays A Bicycle for Sale and The Penalty and A Pedestrian Goes to Court, First Aid and artificial respiration demonstrations, plus a girls glee club rehearsal of Intermezzo and I Heard a Forest Praying. Top eighth grade spellers were Eugenia Fanning Betty Marchant Anita Swalve and Marvin Zeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Zeman
Virgil Heathman
Floyd Kauffman
Bobby Thompson
Provost
Peter DeRose
Eugenia Fanning
Betty Marchant
Anita Swalve
Best Spellers Rewarded In Grade Contest
Winners of a five week spelling contest in the sixth and seventh grade room were treated by the losing side last Friday. The winning team included Eugene Stover Loren Heathman Rita Zeman Bernice Stover Betty Lehnus Alene Joens Mary Fanning Lois Carpenter and Paul Knudsen. Nine of twelve pupils in the 2nd and 3rd grade room earned 100 percent in spelling last week with perfect records by Alice Zeman Deloras Nielsen Vernice Stover James Schmidt Dale Nicoson Ronnie Struthers Janet Kay Thorson and Joyce Schonberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Stover
Loren Heathman
Rita Zeman
Bernice Stover
Betty Lehnus
Alene Joens
Mary Fanning
Lois Carpenter
Paul Knudsen
August Nielson
Milton Munson
Chester Hansen
Alice Zeman
Deloras Nielsen
Vernice Stover
James Schmidt
Dale Nicoson
Ronnie Struthers
Janet Kay Thorson
Joyce Schonberger
Top Lat in Latin I Unit Test Winners
Agnes Thompson Mabel Coyle A Shirley Fisher Jean Johansen earned high marks in Latin I last week The Wednesday test awarded A to Thelma Boyd Mabel Coyle Shirley Fisher Colleen Hansen Jean Johansen Auriel Lowe and Agnes Thompson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Thompson
Mabel Coyle
Shirley Fisher
Jean Johansen
Thelma Boyd
Colleen Hansen
Auriel Lowe
New Local Reporter Appointed at The Arrow
Mrs Curtis Jones becomes the Arrow’s local and social reporter after prior roles in Plover and as local reporter. She invites news items via phone, number 31. Lucile Learned, longtime reporter, is leaving due to other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Jones
The
Arrow
Plover
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County Iowa
In district court Pocahontas County Iowa case No. 2645 September term 1941 Charles B Bowen deceased dated February 4 1931 and January 5 1987 instruments filed opened read hearing at 2 00 PM November 18 1941 at the court house to prove the will and codicil and determine probate all persons interested must appear in Pocahontas Iowa October 20 1941
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Pocahontas County
Jfss
Charles B. Bowen
Pocahontas
Iowa
Said County
Towa
Notice of Stockholders Meeting to Dissolve Bank
Pocahontas Iowa October 13 1941 notice to stockholders of Peoples Savings Bank Plover Iowa calls a special meeting November 18 1941 at 3 30 PM at the Commercial State Bank Plover to pass a resolution and dissolve the corporation and conduct related business. C E Miller cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Iowa
Peoples Savings Bank
Plover
Commercial State Bank
C. E. Miller
How to Produce Pork for Defense
A county pork producers banquet covered brood sow care and breeding stock selection led by Dr. K W Stouder. Tips include exercise and balanced rations for sows, suggested grain and protein mixes, free access to forages, and gilt and boar selection rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Stouder
Plover
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas County Corn Husking Contest Set for Oct 25
Farmers are urged to plan ahead for the Pocahontas County corn husking contest to be held at the county farm on Thursday October 25 at 10 00 am. Nine entries have already been received as committees finalize plans and the Pocahontas high school band will provide music for what promises to be a big day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
County Auxiliary Meeting Notice
The regular American Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held at the Methodist church in Gilmore City on Tuesday October 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular County
American Legion Auxiliary
Methodist Church
Gilmore City
Graebers Await Call for Army Air Corps Entrance
Gerald Graeber completed private tutoring in Storm Lake to meet admission requirements for the United States Army Air Corps. He passed mental and physical exams, with six of 35 candidates meeting the stringent criteria. His two years of college credits and some flying experience aided his entry into the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald
Jerry) Graeber
Storm Lake
United States Army Air Corps
Jerry
Army
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings Continued
Proceedings list parcel descriptions with names Geo A Topliff Victor J Halligan Nellie Dunn and various land plats indexed by township and range. Totals include amounts like 145.01 and multiple section notations such as NE NE and SE SE with code references 23-91-31 and 28-91-81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
A. Topliff
Victor J. Halligan
John R. Siriken
Bowen dies after fishing accident at Spirit Lake Iowa
C B Bowen longtime Rolfe resident and community leader died October 16 1941 after a heart attack while fishing at Spirit Lake Iowa He had served as city official and school director and was active in Masonic Knights Templar and Shrine chapters He leaves wife Jennie Jones daughter Lucile Lienemann granddaughter Martha Ann Lienemann sister Ella Watson and other relatives.
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Pilot Lodge No
Masonic Fraternity
F. M. Hudson
Pocahontas
Knights Templar Organization
Fort Dodge
Charles Brown Owen
Charles
Hattie B. Bowen
Grand Junction
Iowa
Bowen
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Denver
Colorado
R. P. Brown
Rolfe
The
State Saving Bank
D. M. Palmer
J. H. Chariton
Spirit Lake
Iown
Jennie Jones
Lucile Lienemann
Martha Ann Lienemann
Presbyterian Church of
Boy Scout
Scout District Scrutinizes Scout Wealth and Support
The Pocahontas District outlines representation on the Council bodies and explains that all spending must be approved by the finance committee. A survey shows less than 1 percent of Scouts come from wealthy families and 34 percent rely on relief, with other distributions at 50 and 15 percent. Roy Johnson A C Shimon Fred M Hudson are named as district appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
C. E. Miller
Plover
Pocahontas District
Roy Johnson
Pocahontas
A. C. Shimon
Fred M. Hudson
L. J
Local People Attend Harvest Festival and Gatherings
Mrs N C Madsen and others from Humboldt visited Canistota South Dakota for medical treatment. Harold Jensen and Antone Anderson drove to Canistota. Mrs Noble Hemerson was cared for at the Albert Hemerson home. Harvest Home Festival attendees included Rev and Mrs Lund and Jens Christianson from Estherville. Dinner guests at Albert Hemersons included Lloyd Henderson family and Billie Jo Barrett. John Madsen hosted relatives for a birthday. Lee Holt of Spencer visited Humboldt relatives. Floyd Henderson and family, Billie Jo Barrett, and Delores joined the Hemersons at their home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Madsen
Antone Anderson
Harold Jensen
Humboldt
Canistota
South Dakota
Noble Hemerson
Albert Hemerson
Lund
Rolfe
Jens Chritianson
Estherville
Madsen
Chris Madsen
Lee Holt
Spencer
Bernard Jacobs
Floyd Henderson
Junior
Robert
Billie Jo Barrett
Waterloo
Albert
Community notes from Rolfe and surrounding area
Miss Tillie Hansen attended Charles Bowen’s funeral in Rolfe. Phillip Dickey and Bob Dickey of Anchorage visited Sioux City. Mrs. Largs Larsen and Bernice attended a Storm Lake band festival where Gilmore City won first in its class. Local families hosted visitors, and John Madsen attended the I O O F Grand Lodge in Fort Dodge as district delegate. Lester Hemerson and relatives visited from Waterloo and Francis Warren Camp near Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henderson
Tillie Hansen
Charles Bowen
Rolfe
Phillip’ Dickey
Anchorage
Alaska
Bob Dickey
Sioux City
Largs Larsen
Bernice
Storm ‘Lake
Gilmore City
Eli Cupp
Stanley
Clarion
John Madsen
Jack Henderson
Maggie Lanning
Leonard Lindsey
I. O
Albert Hemerson
Noble Hemerson
Teddy Lee
Donald Hemerson
Francis Warren Camp
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Pocahontas Drives Earns Crucial Yardage in Football Bout
Severson's runs and a blocked punt by Sroufe set Pocahontas on a march. G Smith, Hauck, and Peterson push forward with multiple gains as Pocahontas answers through penalties, fumbles, and first downs to reach the 8 yard line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severson
Peterson
Sroufe
Rolfe
Smith
McIntire
Pocahontas
Cahontas
G. Smith
Hauck
Christoffers
Hudson
Phyhontas
Role
Pocahontas Rallies To Narrow Lead In Gridiron Bout
In a tight contest Pocahontas drives late scoring threat to edge Rolfe 7 6 after toggling momentum in the third quarter. Peterson Severson and Hudon spark Pocahontas as Rolfe defense battles back with key fumbles and passes.
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D. M. T. School News
Elbert
John F. Carlson
Mr. Hamm
Friends of Scouting
E. Lomen
W. B. Dale
Havelock
E. B. Pannhuk
Laurens
W. H. Reid
Palmer
A. M. Kohl
Fonda
George Schissel
Varina
Boy Scouts of America
County Auxiliary Meeting
Graeber
C. B. Bowen
Lu Mae White
June Shelgren
Marie White
Grace
Lawrence Kennedy
Forrest Ives
Richard Hosier
Bob Shelgren
Tommy Ives
Bill McIntire
F. E. Grant
R. W. Rogers
Fred Nelson
R. G. Hunter
J. C. Olerich
Boy Scouts
Bradgate News
Severgon
Phillips 66 ‘Station
Westinghouse
General Electric
Philco
Oda Reid
Chas, Lindeman
E. P. Lomen
Chevrolet
Rolfe Auto Company
Rolfe, Low
Utd
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