Havelock School Praised by State Inspector
State inspector A. J. Steffey called the Havelock school in top condition with above average equipment, noting strong morale, orderly supervision, and solid administration led by Supt. R. E. Jennings. The article highlights local attendance, community events, and recent football victory over Bode 34-8 as part of the district’s activities.
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Havelock
A. J. Steffey
State Inspector of Public Schools
Steffey
R. E. Jennings
Funeral notices and family gatherings reported
Funeral services for Mrs. J. H. Wood, 75, were held at Gowrie Methodist church with Rev. J. H. Walker officiating. Pallbearers were five brothers and a nephew. Attending from the area were G. A. Gruver and family, Henry Gruver and daughter Lavera, Ray Gruver, Maurine Spiker, and Pearl Mick. Several local residents joined relatives for the burial and related memorials.
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Bradgate
Melvin Helter
G. A. Gruver
Ray Gruver
Pearl Mick
Dewayne
Dewey Vote
Methodist
Rolfe
J. H. Wood
Gowrie
J. H. Walker
Jesus
Grace
Marion Gruver
Charles Gurney
Slifer
G. A
H. D. Gruver
Havelock
Irvin Gurney
Henry Gruver
Lavera
Maurine Spiker
P. T. A. Meet Monday at the school
The P T A plans a Monday Nov 4 meeting at the school with a band concert instrument display and a junior high play Selma Goes Psychic directed by Mrs Blanche Worthington Refreshments will follow. Custodian Will Smith drove the school bus Friday for Ray Grover who attended the funeral of his aunt Mrs J H Wood in Gowrie.
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Selma
Blanche Worthington
Will Smith
Ray Grover
Gowrie
J. H. Wood
Fire at Williams Farm Spurs Roof Repair in Havelock
The Havelock fire department responded to a blaze at the Jim Williams farm northwest of town after a blow torch used to kill box elder bugs set flames under a loose roof board. Fire damage required cutting a large roof opening, furniture on the lower floor was saved, and equipment. Local residents attended a firemen's dance at the Ridotto where about 600 tickets were sold.
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Williams Farm
Havelock
Jim Williams
Here
Edd Moore
Dunlap
Williams
Six Weeks Honor Roll At Local School
The first six weeks honor roll lists seniors Virginia Hunter Alice Keerles Maxine Moore Mildred Stoulil juniors Marion Daniels Helen Wilson Marvella Ralle Robert Decertley sophomores Alice Baedke Ivadell Wagner David McConaughey freshmen Alice Latrop Harold Johnson
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Virginia Hunter
Alice Keerles
Maxine Moore
Mildred Stoulil
Marion Daniels
Helen Wilson
Marvella Ralle
Robert Decertley
Alice* Baedke
Ivadell Wagner
David McConaughey
Alice Latrop
Harold Johnson
Havelock Methodist Church News
John Drake Wolcott presides as pastor with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League meets at 7:30 p.m. The notice urges taking time on Sunday to attend worship and practice in faith.
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Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake Wolcott
Epworth League
Verlae Ferguson Burned While Handling Grease on Stove
Verlae Ferguson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Ferguson, burned both hands Saturday re moving a skillet full of grease from the stove. Her brothers suffered burns to the legs during threshing this year.
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Verlae Ferguson
Verlae
Floyd Ferguson
Plover Methodist Church Events Preview
Youth service at 7 p.m. features topics Politics and Religion or The Duties of Christian Citizenship to prep for the coming election. Woman's Society meets Thursday with hostesses Mrs Henderson Mrs Comer and Mrs Burns. District superintendent Rev J Buthman to hold quarterly conference Monday Nov 4 at 3 p.m. Algona district Woman's Society meets Nov 7 at 10 a.m. to form a district organization. transportation provided.
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Plover Methodist Church
KE. Redmayne
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
W. H. Henderson
T. P. Comer
Presbyterian Church Notice Brief
The Presbyterian Church invites worship at 11 a m led by Pastor John Brunn. The choir holds rehearsal on a Tuesday evening. Next Sunday the pastor plans to lead a special service with sermon and hymn selection.
Demand for a new Christian life and habit formation
The text urges forming a habit for the Christian way and notes that if one does not accept its demands he may stay away. It questions whether a new version of Christian life can be provided and asks if the reader is willing to supply one life.
Sight for the Blind Invitation
You are invited to come and hear this timely message. A welcome awaits all who come. The notice offers a warm reception and invitation to join the gathering under the theme Sight for the Blind.
Local Family Visites in Marshalltown and Rolfe
Mr and Mrs Noble Hemerson Dolores Mr and Mrs Albert Hemer son and Mrs Sylvia Howell spent Sunday in Marshalltown visiting Ned Howell. Mrs Frank Carlton and Mrs Don ald Carlton of Rolfe met Wednesday with sister Mrs A E Olson.
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Buck
Henry Buck
Geraldine
Henry
Lawrence Buck
Helen Trindle
Noble Hemerson
Dolores
Albert Hemerson
Sylvia Howell
Marshalltown
Ned Howell
Frank Carlton
Donald Carlton
Rolfe
A. E. Olson
P. T. A. Study Group Meeting Recalls Cleanliness Topic
The P T A study group met Tuesday evening after school in Miss Dannatt's room. Refreshments were served by Mrs. George Curry and Mrs. R E Hoag. Mrs. Gerald Chase and Miss Dannatt discussed the subject Cleanliness. Mrs. George Jennings returned Sunday from Lake View.
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Miss Dannatt
George Curry
R. E. Hoag
Gerald Chase
Dannatt
Family visit to Nashua cited in brief note
Mr and Mrs VM ily traveled to Nashua for a day visit to relatives. The short item records a minor domestic trip with no further details.
Rebekah Lodge Holds Card Party at Odd Fellows Hall
The Rebekah lodge hosted a card party at the Odd Fellows hall on Thursday evening. The Vive band performed while Mr and Mrs Jinhey won high scores and Dorothy Anderson and D Lanning took ladies and men prizes respectively. Door prize went to Malcolm. Refreshments were served by lodge members.
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Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows
Jinhey
Ya Dorothy Anderson
D _ Lanning
Malcolm
Lly
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