Birthday Celebrations Highlight Small Town Gatherings
A string of local birthday and anniversary events fills the week with family visits and club meetings. Highlights include Mrs. Brooks celebrated at John Pohlad’s Fort Dodge home for her birthday with relatives from Des Moines and Manson, plus cake by Mrs. Nissen. Communities gather for the American Home Study Club, Rolfe Rebekah Lodge, and D.ALT Community Club with varied programs and thanks. An elderly resident at Samaritan Home in Pocahontas celebrated her 90th birthday with friends and a surprise visit, followed by more family celebrations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Brooks
John Pohlad
Fort Dodge
Brooks
Cecil Wranklin
Des Moines
Bentley Nissen
Manson
Nissen
Pocahontas
County Legion Auxiliary Meeting in Rolfe Church Parlor
Pocahontas County Legion Auxiliary met at Rolfe Presbyterian Church parlors with six units represented and a6 registering. Guest speaker Mrs. Betty Le Gore of Webster City gave reports on the National Convention the Sth District Conference and Junior Conference. Gifts were presented to district president county president and secretary. Vivian Cook of Gilmore City won the door prize. A tea lunch and social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County Legion Auxiliary
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Betty le Gore
Webster City
Fort Dodge
Pocahontas
Vivian Cook
Gilmore City
C. B. Chapman
Mums
Rolfe Ladies Attend Northwest Iowa DAR Convention
Mrs. Nellie Brinkman Mrs Lois Jessie Hodoway and Mrs Ed Lavery of Rolfe represented the Betty Alden Chapter D A R at the Northwest Iowa District Convention in Emmetsburg Friday September 27. Held at the First Methodist Church the event drew 95 delegates from eight chapters with Mrs Robert Astland of Salem Oregon as a special guest. The day included a coffee hour a morning session a dinner and an afternoon session. Cumberland Valley Chapter Ida Grove will host in 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Brinkman
Lois Jessie Hodoway
Ed Lavery
Rolfe
Betty Alden
D.A.R
Northwet
Iowa
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Emmetburg
Emmetsburg
First Methodist Church
Robert Astland
Salem
Ore
Church
Cumberland Valley
Ida Grove
Ike Miller Receives 65 Year Pin From Greene Lodge
Ike Miller of Jefferson is awarded a 65 year pin by Greene Lodge 1.C.C.F. for lifelong membership. He joined the local lodge in 1892 at age 21, marking a long standing affiliation in fraternal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Miller
Jefferson
Greene Lodge
1.C.C.F
D M T School News Highlights Grades and Classes
The report covers first and second grade phonics and readers, fall decorations and posters, and classroom activities in third through ninth grades. It notes fluency with short vowels, readers like Friends and Neighbors, an Indian corn display, Halloween artwork, and flu-related absences across Junior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Sally
Mrs. Nielsen
Big Joe
Little Joe
Becky Ives
Catalpa
Becky Marine
Bobby Vaughn
P.T
Schoolnews update on illness and play postponement
Journal notes list flu absences from Dean Johnson to Linda Imhoff and report that junior play practice continues despite postponement. Appreciation for advance ticket sales is expressed and Christmas cards are offered by several junior class members. A girls basketball clinic at Spencer in November is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Jo Marine
Carol Jean Bennett
Gwen Heathman
Mary Jane Truelsen
Gloria Bennett
Linda Bennett
Peggy Jo Imhoff
Linda Johnson
Darlene Nielsen
Hallowe'en
Dean Johnson
Carol Reeves
Don Lavery
Marie Turley
Linda Imhoff
Jane Lund
Gary Imhoff
Gary Reeves
Jim Triplett
Lyle Reese
Margaret Turley
Clara Ann Lenz
Jane VonBank
Jane von Rank
Moorman Mfg. Co. trip award for sales goal reacher
J. R. Ramsey district sales manager for Moorman Mfg. Co. Quincy wins a guest trip to the company meeting for field supervisory staff October 29 and 30 in Quincy. The honor comes from attaining goals in a three month company campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Ramsey
Moorman Mfg. Co
Quincy, IL
Quincey
Rolfe Machine Shop Hosts Local 202 Meeting
The Rolfe Machine Shop hosted Local 202 Iowa Blacksmiths and Welders Association members from Rockwell City Rolfe Humboldt Bradgate Early Webb West Bend Pomeroy Palmer Sioux Rapids and Havelock on Thursday October 17. Twenty members and guests attended the business meeting followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Machine Shop
B. & W. Assn
Rolfe
Iowa Blacksmiths and Welders Association
Rockwell City
Humboldt
Bradgate
Early
Webb
West Bend
Pomeroy
Palmer
Sioux Rapids
Havelock
First 4-H Meeting Opens Year at Pedersen Home
The 4-H group met on October 12 at Phyllis Pedersen’s home with nine members and five visitors. Officers were installed including Marilyn Shimon as president and Karen Collins as reporter. New members join as Mary De Wolf, Judy and Barbara Wagner, and Sarah Olerich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Pedersen
Sally Ives
Marilyn Shimon
Rachel Heald
Clara Gunderson
Jean Nelson
Mary Jean Collins
Karen Collins
Mary de Wolf
Judy
Barbara Wagner
Sarah Olerich
Ruby Durbin
Farm Bureau
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County
In Pocahontas District Court in IOWA the last will of George Majorowicz deceased dated March 1 1951 was filed November 5 1957 for probate hearing at 2 00 PM at the Pocahontas courthouse. All interested parties must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated as the deceased's last testament. Katherine Boozell clerk of district court October 21 1957.
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State OF Iowa
Pocahontas County
George Majorowicz
Pocahontas
Iowa
Said County
Town
Katherine Boozell
Card of Thanks to Mercy Hospital Friends
Mrs Jennie Bowen thanks friends for calls cards flowers and kindness during her hospital stay at Mercy Hospital all expressions of support deeply appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mercy Hospital
Jennie Bowen
Family of Larry Dean Hunt Expresses Gratitude
The Hunt family thanks relatives friends and neighbors for kind deeds calls letters gifts and flowers and prays God blesses each of you for your support during their time of loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Dean Hunt
Edward Nielsen obituary notes Morgan burial
Edward Nielsen aged 51 died after years of poor health. Funeral services were held in Morgan Minnesota with many relatives from Rolfe and nearby towns attending. Survived by wife three daughters his parents two sisters and three brothers. James W Hunt move into the former Mason property with plans to reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Jarvis
Floyd Dunn
Pocahontas
Edward Nielsen
Jarvis
Morgan, Minn
Rolfe
Guy Kerns
Hilda
Viggo
Freemond Nielsen
Glen Gaskill
David Henderson
August Nielsen
Roger Ives
Jers Nielsen
Gary Nielsen
Laurens
Mr. Nielsen
Peter Nielsen
Morgan
Rose Moran
Marsfidel
Wisc
Evelyn Kiergaard
Emer
Wesley
Donald
Anamosa Player Tom Greenawald Seeks Return After Injuries
Tom Greenawald of Anamosa has endured a string of mishaps. He suffered facial and hand burns from grease, six stitches in his leg after a barbed wire crash, pneumonia, and now a sprained thumb and ankle from football sidelining him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Greenawald
Anamosa
Birthday thanks note from Mrs. Roy Brooks
Mrs. Roy Brooks expresses gratitude for birthday cards gifts and attendance at her party noting the kindness meant a great deal and thanking everyone again for the thoughtful gestures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Brooks
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Bert. Thomas
By Mather
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Rolfe Rebekah Lodge
George Marine, Sr
Lolol. and
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Howard Sandy
S.S. Whitmore
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J. H. Brinkman
Harold Calligan
Harry Bruner
al Jensen
E. J. Struthers
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George Seipel
Leland McIntire
Lee Harmon
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Samaritan
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William
Wm. Henderson
Nielsen
Hilda Nielsen
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Hr. D. Coombes
Ray Isaesen
Chet Truelson
Karen
H. d. Nielsen
Ottosen
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Dist. D.A.R
D.M.T. School News
Madden
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Ronnie Christensen
Gerry Bond
Marlene Richter
Darla Cruickshank
Lois Turley
Patty Trenary
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Ulysses
Gungan Din
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Spencer
Janice Hansen
Garfield Gleaners
Club News
Morningside College
James W. Hunt
Mason
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Barb
Stanwyck
Barry Sullivan
Dean Jagger
Sun
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Richard Burton
Joan Collins Basil Sydney
C’scope
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R&h
California
Missouri
Utah
Beckord's Hatchery
G. Fred Smith
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Rolfe State Bank
Owa
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