Political row over sales tax and legislative terms
A local paper analyzes party divisions over the sales tax, recounts last Senate and House votes, and discusses dynamics of governor candidates and legislative sessions. It notes how new members gain little early while older members steer committees and warns against superficial tax ceiling calls without solid support. It also profiles O J Erickson and concerns about the state liquor store HQ and a water tank atop the Des Moines building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Senate
House
General Assembly
Des Moines
Clyde Herring
Herring
Mandelbaums
Local Plover Notes Include Visits And Sports
Plover community items list visits among Goodchild Miller Sheldon Cram Horton and other families from Havelock Park Rapids and Des Moines. Football Marathon vs Rolfe set for Oct 30 at Rolfe City Park. Teachers attend County Institute in Pocahontas with speakers Mrs Meyer and Dr Steiner. Community updates recount church installations and local travel and farm work amid drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Goodchild
Havelock
Jas. FE
Rove
C. E. Miller
J. B. Sheldon
Geo, Cram
Imma Horton
Park Rapids
Minn
J. H. Pollock
Towa
Rolfe
Rolfe City Park
Plover School
County Institute
Pocahontas
Max Meyer
Des Moines
Steiner Grinnell
W. H. Roberts
Merv
Harry Wegele
Ft. Dodge
Archie Schadler
Ayrshire
L. J. Garlock
Edward
Sterm Hake
John Henderson
Beatrice McFadden
Albert McFadden
Prairie City
Roy Henderson
Walter Rothwell
D. MM. Simpson
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Rothwell
Rev. Simpson
Stuart Skow
Herbert Barrett
Indianola
W. Harvey Henderson
Drouth
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
O. J. Bowyer
Helen Grove
Laurens
Edith Grove
Fd Gacey
J. B. Jones
Lake City
Carl Barth
Chas. Mann
J. O. Bomgren
Chas. Reed
Chicago
Gary
Plover
Oscar Rydell
K. P. Hunter
Everett Shaw
Humboldt
Geo. Davis
Will Hilton
Emmetsburg
Betty Grove
Ridenour
Mallard
Denver
Iowa
J. L. Miller
Titonka
Francis Jacobsen
Fonda
M. L. Chase
Sidwell of
Hawarden
Nellie Greene
Blanche Thompson
Romain Sandros
Notice of Public Auction of Real Estate in Pocahontas County
On the th day of November 1934 at 8 00 oclock P M at the courthouse Pocahontas Iowa a public auction will be held to sell the southeast quarter of section 25 township 92 range 32 west containing 160 acres more or less to satisfy a writ of execution issued from the district court in favor of Equitable Life Assurance Society against Sadie Calee and Andrew as Receiver of State Savings Bank of Rolfe. Sheriff Hubert Kapsch and Deputy Gilchrist. Dated October 10 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Equitable Bie Assy
Society of the United States
Mikinge Bland Calee
Sadie Calee
Ly AL Andrew
State Savings Bank of
Rolfe
DW. Bates
State of
LL. c. Andrew
Plocahontas County
Quingee
Hubert Kapsch
BCLW
Gilchrist
Sheriff's
Pocahhontas
Happenings at Havelock and Surrounding Areas
Social notes from Havelock detail a Ladies Aid Society meeting at the Methodist church with large attendance and lunch. The column lists numerous visits, town and county movements, illness notes, and social events including family visits, farm work, and upcoming meetings across Havelock Rolfe Laurens Emmetsburg and surrounding areas.
Shower for Mrs Morrison Honors Marjorie West Morrison
A miscellaneous shower was held in the social rooms of the Methodist church Friday evening honoring Mrs. Marjorie West Morrison. The event celebrated her recent marriage and was attended by friends and church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Marjorie West Morrison
Social reception honors Mrs Morrison with gifts and luncheon
Bride Mrs Morrison received many beautiful and useful gifts from friends as a token of respect. A pleasant afternoon was followed by an excellent luncheon served by Miss Lelia Bass and Miss Mary Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Lelia Bass
Mary Kline
Auxiliary Meeting of Local Legion Unit Held
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Will Smiths home with 20 attending. Goldie Ralle reported bake sale proceeds of 10.22 dollars. A quilt pattern was chosen and committees appointed for Armistice Day dinner calendar card parties and other activities. Dues and jelly donations were received. Plans were made to clean Legion Hall and an oyster supper hosted by Legion boys followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Will Smith
Goldie Ralle
Legion Hall
Legion
P T A Meeting Delivers Busy School Program
A large crowd attended a Wednesday P T A session in the high school assembly room. Mrs H F Howard opened the meeting, with the program by Mrs Otto Maltzahhn and students from the Little German Band and several grades performing a one act play and songs. Grace D McMichael of Pocahontas spoke briefly as Supt W C Nystuen noted remarks. A lunch followed served by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher Association
H. F. Howard
Otto Maltzahn
R. Hovey
Young
W. C. Nystuen
Grace D. McMichael
Pocahontas
Cas. Hauswirth
R. [. Grover
Will Brazier
R. Aden
J. J. Johnson
Mrs Thomas Phelp Dies at 86 in Pocahontas Home
Word reached Tuesday of the passing of Mrs. Thomas Phelp at her daughter’s home in Pocahontas. She died at 86 after a period of illness and a three week bedfast spell. Survived by daughter Mrs. Harry Greene and five sons Ralph Pocahontas Charles Havelock Fred Willian Minnesota George Sanborn Iowa, plus many relatives and friends. A prayer service was held in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherville
Ethel Loving
G. A. Hollenbeck
H. D. Grover
Will Crawford
Laurens
Violet Anderson
Rolfe
Havelock
Orin Smith
Hector
Minn
Stover
John Kretzmier
R. E. Gruver
Earl Young
Ole Burch
Henry Buck
Frank Watts
Fort Dodge
G. A. Grover
C. H. Claus
Gladys Reimer
Lee Glenn
Miller Hall
Frank Krischell
Marjorie
Carrie Griffith
California
J. C. Hitchcock
Harold Hauswirth
Thomas Phelp
Harry Greene
Pocahontas
Phelp
Greene
Ralph
Charles
Fred
Willian
Minnesota
George
Sanborn
Funeral services and interment for Greene
The service schedule lists a 1 30 Thursday home call and 2 30 funeral at the Havelock Methodist church with Rev C L Day officiating. Pallbearers include J H Eno J C Barth C Mann Will Fowler and G A and Henry D Gruver. Burial follows at Washington Cemetery.
Havelock Methodist Church Notes Pastor Day
Havelock Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 11:00 a m Epworth League at 7:00 p m services run next week as announced all are welcome and will be made to feel at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County
Notice of Probate of Will in the District Court of Pocahontas County Iowa in the September term of 1934. To all whom it may concern you are hereby notified that an in probate proceeding has been filed and is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Pocahontas County
District Court
Last Will of Jones Probate Hearing Note
A probate notice from Pocahontas Iowa requests interested parties to appear at the district court clerk's office on the 20th of a month in 1984 to show cause why the last will of Jones, deceased, dated January, should not be probated. Dated Pocahontas 22nd, 1934. (Seal) J.W.B Clerk of District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Testa Jones
Hontas
Iowa
Pocahontas
Town
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