Tragic Carbon Monoxide Death Reported At Local Residence
Police say Kirchner died by suicide using carbon monoxide in his car after a long disappearance. A coroner from Poca confirmed the death, with a hose leading from the exhaust into a closed vehicle. Neighbors noted the 36 year old left no word on return. The incident followed a birthday gathering at Havelock and a family visit in Minneapolis with Betty Crocker staff connections.
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Kirchner
Ke ‘Shaw
Community thanks for support after hospital stay
Wesley Lehnus expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and community for cards flowers and visits during his hospital stay.
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Rolfe
Wesley Lehnus
Boy Hurt Running Into Lamp Post
Donald Zimmer, son of Mr and Mrs Zimmer, cut his head after colliding with a lamp post last week. He was sick and under a doctor's care for several days.
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Donald
Cis Zimmer
Drowning Tragedy at Local Pool Claims One Life
A Sacramento City youth, Richard Claude, 11, fell from a closed pool and sank. Lifesaving efforts failed after about 80 minutes. In a separate incident, Marie Godden, 14, narrowly escaped drowning at a Fairmont pool and was revived by a quick rescuer.
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Sac City
Richard Dle Claude
Bottm
Marie Godden
Burt
Fairmont
Pocahontas County Declared Tuberculosis Free
Dr. H A Seidell of the Iowa Department of Agriculture reports that Allamakee Buchan Butler Calhoun Chickasaw Fayette Grundy Jasper Jefferson Jones Linn Mitchell Plymouth Pocahontas Van Buren and Orth counties are now tuberculosis free since January 1 1989. Infection rates on test results are less than one half of one percent and the completion of retests followed earlier high infection levels.
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H. A. Seidell
Division of Mal Industry
Iowa
Seidell
Rolfe Teachers Have Locations
Rolfe public school instructors have returned for the new year and will again dine at Mrs. Muriel Wilson's home. They reside in several households including Miss Miriam Feldman, Miss Mary Mitchell, Mrs. A. C. Thomas, Miss Georgia Phares, Alice Brueck, Doris Remster, Priscilla Hancher, Clara Hendrickson, J. C. Damberg, Ralph Smith, W. R. Rogers, Ethel Peterson, Pearl Pederson, Hattie Hauck, Dorothy Schaeffer, Ruth Wilson, J. T. Grant, Alice Hood, M. R. Fisher, Arthur Evans, Charles Seifert, Eleanor Maloney, and M. R. Soth.
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ROLFE
Rolfe Public School
Muriel Wilson
Miriam ‘Feldman
Mary Mitchell
A. C. Thomas
Georgia Phares
Alice Brueck
Doris Remster
Priscilla Hancher
Clara Hendrickson
J. C. Damberg
Ralph Smith
W. R. Rogers
Ethel Peterson
Pearl Pederson
Hattie Hauck
Dorothy Schaeffer
Ruth Wilson
J. T. Grant
Alice Hood
M. R. Fisher
Arthur Evans
Charles Seifert
Eleanor Maloney
M. R. Soth
Lutheran Brotherhood Meeting Set at Trinity Church
The Lutheran Brotherhood of the Rolfe community will meet at Trinity Lutheran church Thursday at 8:00 p m Speaker Jey Tolle prude of Bode will address the group A M Simonson is president and invites all Lutheran men to attend
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Lutheran Brotherhood
Lutheran Brotherhood of the
Rolfe
Trinity Lutheran Church
Jey
Seed Corn Selection Improves Yields and Reduces Nubbin Crop
Farmers should select seed from certified fields or reputable dealers to gain hybrid vigor and higher yields. E. J. Schmuecker notes careful seed corn selection limits nubbin crops, with best methods including field mass production, timely drying, and proper storage to protect against pests.
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E. J. Schmuecker
Federal Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Office of Information
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Garfield Hustlers Meet Held At DeWolf Home
The Garfield Hustlers met last week at Roger DeWolf’s home. Eleven members and one new member attended. Winifred Brinkman spoke about her trip to Washington. DeWolf and Rollin Ives demonstrated Livestock Loss Prevention to be shown at the Clay County fair. County agent Schmuecker attended. Lunch was served by Mrs. DeWolf. The next meeting is scheduled with Arlo Ives on October 2.
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Garfield Hustlers
Roger DeWolf
Winifred Brinkman
Washington
Rollin Ives
Clay County
Schmuecker
Garfield Hustlers win honors at state fair Fire Loss Prevention demo
The Garfield Hustlers 4-H Fire Loss Prevention demonstration team led by Don Shimon and Richard Hosier earned first place in its class and eighth among class winners at the state fair. The group earned a trip to the boys short course at Iowa State College in Ames next winter.
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Garfield Hustlers
Don Shimon
Richard Hosier
Iowa State College
Ames
Illinois Visitors Share Family Picnic in City Park
Mrs Belle Larber and relatives from Freeport Illinois visited her sisters Mrs J A Johnson and Mrs H Forsythe along with other kin. A Sunday church outing followed by a picnic in the City park drew 28 relatives. The group later traveled to Betherville for a day with the Beaman family before returning Tuesday morning.
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Illinois
Belle Larber
C. E
Freeport
J. A. Johnson
H. Forsythe
Grant Johnson
Jay Gould Outdoor Circus Arrives in Rolfe September 18 19
Jay Gould's Outdoor Circus schedules a two day event in Rolfe on September 18 and 19. The three block setup includes a 1000 seat tent and a Hollywood Night club, with a midway, rides, and a ten piece band. A parade features clowns and elephants including Mine the elephant. Admission is free and the show promises a clean, trustworthy performance.
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Jay Gould
Rolfe
Iowa
Businessman Weds Miss Ruth Brunn in Ames
ROLTFE business man ER L Helm of the Helm Cafe married Miss Ruth Brunn of Brooklyn on Sunday September 3 at the Methodist parsonage Ames Rev Barker officiated They will reside at the Nelson hotel Helm has managed the former Smith case since August and earned many friends who send congratulations
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Roltfe
Ruth Brunn
Brooklyn
ER. L. Helm
Helm Cafe
Ames
Methodist Parsonage
Barker
Nelson Hotel
Helm
Smith
Pioneer Mrs John Shelgren Dies In Garfield Township
Mrs John Shelgren, Garfield Township pioneer, died Sunday September 3 1939. Funeral services were held at her home Wednesday at 2 pm and burial followed in Clinton Garfield cemetery. Obituary to appear in next week's issue.
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John Shelgren
Garfield Township
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Rolie Man In Auto Accident Near Pocahontas
George Fowler escaped serious injury when his gravel laden truck collided with a car four miles southwest of Pocahontas last Wednesday afternoon. The truck turned over after the impact and struck the car a second time demolishing it. All occupants of the car escaped with minor injuries except Mrs Patrick who sustained serious bruises. The car was driven by her son Warren.
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George Fowler
Pocahontas
Patrick
Warren
Modern Hatchery Coming Near Hunter's Produce
The building just north of Hunter's Produce station owned by O B Fuller is being remodelled for the Beckord brothers hatchery and poultry service. They expect to open about the first of next month.
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Hunter’s Produce Station
O. B. Fuller
Beckord Brothers
Mrs Muriel Wilson Collects Peculiar Salt and Pepper Shakers
Mrs Muriel Wilson of Rolfe owns an extensive salt and pepper shaker collection housed in a glass cabinet. Her 198 sets span penguins ducks fish pigs elephants pelicans and other figures from animals to chefs and foreign costumes. The hobby began seven years ago after two teachers noticed her unusual shakers. she has not bought any sets, receiving all as gifts including 102 from her son N A Wilson and his wife of Jefferson.
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Muriel Wilson
Rolfe
Mrs. Wilson
Amos
Andy
Wilson
Hee
Lu Mae White Contests for Queen at Clay County Fair
Lu Mae White named Miss Rolfe to represent Rolfe in the Clay County Fair queen contest. The fair runs from next Monday at Spencer through Saturday evening when the queen will be chosen.
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LU Mae White
Clay County
Spencer
Rolfe
Christensen Harper Hazel Marries Elmer Thomsen in Missouri
Hazel Christensen of Des Moines wed Elmer Thomsen of Des Moines on August 20 in Chillicothe Missouri. Rev. Lewis Potts officiated with attendants C V Allison. Hazel and Elmer plan to reside at 2880 York.
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Ed Christensen
Hazel
Des Moines
Elmer
Thomsen
Chris Thomsen
Near
Spencer
Chillicothe
Lewis Potts
M. E. Church
C. V. Allison
Plover High School
Packard Manufacturing Co
Rossie High School
Rossie, In
Capital City Commercial College
James Transportation Co
York
Rolfe Football Opens Season Against Humboldt Under Lights
Rolfe high hosts Humboldt in a Friday night varsity clash at Rolfe City Park at 8 00 pm with high hopes after finishing 1938 undefeated. Co captains Jack George and Richard Cox lead a returning squad of nine lettermen and five regulars for a close season ahead.
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Rolfe
Humboldt
Clarence Jlanus
Johnie Paulsen
Junior Smith
Roy Smith
James Hauck
Garth Sroufe
Carl Lanus
Everett Gary
Melvin Peterson
Dale Rickard
Leo Hart
Gerald Hart
Jimmy McIntire
Virgil Shelgren
Scranton
Manson
Laurens
Rockwell City
Gilmore City
Armistice
Livermore
Fonda
Havelock
Bode
Pocahontas
Mr and Mrs Ives Return From Eastern Trip After 3300 Miles
Mr and Mrs Arlo Ives return Sunday from a two week eastern tour that included Chicago Battle Creek Detroit Niagara Falls Storm King highway West Point New York Philadelphia Washington Mt. Vernon Arlington Valley Forge Gettysburg and a Shenandoah Valley route in Virginia They traveled 3300 miles with no car trouble and were joined by Mr and Mrs Glenn Ives along the way.
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Mrs. Ives
Arlo
Ives
Rolfe
Chicago
Glenn Ives
Battle Creek
Mich
Charles Baker
Leona Ives
Detroit
Jess Doty
Henry Ford
Greenfield Village
Niagara Falls
West Point
New York
H. C. Hjelmervik
Hjelmervik
Irma Bjelland
City
Philadelphia
George Thons
Esther Forsythe
Plover
Washington, D. C
Russell Ives
Mt. Vernon
Arlington
Valley Forge
Gettysburg
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Rolfe Business Men Form Club To Promote City
A new Rolfe business association formed Monday night at Rolfe Auto Co adopts constitution and by laws prepared by five men led by John Brinkman. Dues set at 10 dollars with quarterly installments. Officers elected Morris Webb president J B Rickard vice president M R Soth secretary E P Lomen treasurer. Community celebration proposed with Jay Gould Outdoor Circus shows on September 18 and 19.
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Rolfe Business Men
Rolfe Auto Co
Rolfe Business Men’s Club
John Brinkman
N. J. Bixler
W. D. Hauck
Rolfe State Bank
Morris Webb
J. B. Rickard
M. R. Soth
E. P. Lomen
Jay Gould
Gould
New
Visitors From Copenhagen Hurry Home
Mr and Mrs Axel Semler and daughters Karen and Lisbeth of Copenhagen Denmark visited Rolfe Saturday with Mr and Mrs J C Damborg They left Sunday for home due to the war in Europe Semler distributes Firestone tires in Scandinavia On their trip they visited Knud Damborg Long Beach and toured Glacier and Yellowstone parks They were impressed by Yellowstone geysers fearing Denmark could be invaded in the war
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Axel Semler
Karen
Lisbeth
Copenhagen
Denmark
Rolfe
J. C. Damborg
Europe
Mr. Semler
Semlers
Health pamphlets in high demand at Iowa state fair
Thousands requested health literature at the Iowa state fair with more than 2 000 signers at the department of health booth. A wide range of topics drew interest from maternal and child health to sex hygiene with titles on infant care prenatal care and disease prevention among the most popular.
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Iowa
Iowa State Department of Health
State Department of Health
Des Moines
Desmand
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Wilbur ‘Woods
Helen Anne i Marna
Roy Simonson
Phone
Elmer Simonson
Drew Simonson
Roger
Carol
Es Dora
Dorothy Simonson
Arthur Johnson
Mary
Kannenberg
Larry
Kenneth
Reimer Aden
Ren
Noring
Martin Kukor
Have
Lauren K. Soth
Hilman
Michael
Sara Kathryn
Minneapolis
Betty Crocker
General Mills
Mra
Soth
Aiemer
Seth
Mia
Sham
Kathryn
Sioux City
Pocahontas Co
Jay Gould Circus
Iowa State Fair Board
Rolie
Gazel Christensen
Elmer Thomsen
Rolfe Business
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