Sept events and club meetings in local area
A compiled list shows community gatherings across Sept. 8 to Sept. 20. Activities include church meetings at sterian and Trinity locales, Missionary society visits to homes, Pikertown Farmers meeting, Regular meetings, Floral refreshments, A L D meetings, Tuesday Club sessions, free demonstrations on walls and home decor at Pocahontas court house assembly room, and American Legion Auxiliary and P D Chapter FA P D gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Peterson
My.sday
Joel
Mowe
Court House
Pocahontas
H. C. Lawson
Yesday
P. D
Glyde
Jasper Dornath Ends Life at Wheeler Farm
Jasper Dornath hanged himself in a corn crib at the W P Wheeler farm near Lake Township seven miles south of Rolfe on a Friday in September. Mrs Dornath, widowed since April, had shown deep sorrow and financial worry. coroner J R McIntire ruled it a suicide after confirming no foul play. Minnie E ttoff, born in Germany, became Mrs Dornath and the couple lived on the Palmer community farm for about 1 years. Funeral services were held at Imber Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Dornath
W. P. Wheeler
Lake Township
Rolfe
April
Dornath
Minnie Ettoff
Germany
Berth
Lmer
Dornaths
Palmermmunity
Walls and coverings demonstrated for Pocahontas county
The Pocahontas County Farm Bureau will host a free demonstration on wall coverings and pine decoration at the county courthouse assembly room on Tuesday September 13. Morning session begins 9:00 a.m. and afternoon session at 1:15 p.m. Open to all ladies and Home Furnishing Project leaders with no follow up work or organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Pocahon
Munday
Nora Workman
Arrow
Fonda Fair Attracts Pocahontas County Exhibit Crowd
The Pocahontas County Fair comes to Fonda September 13 to 16 with free gate for all and autos. Afternoon programs feature racing events with ponies and mules plus band concerts and rec acts. The Kentucky Minstrels headline the evening show with a six piece orchestra and public address system. A big midway offers rides shows and a rodeo while live stock exhibits are expected to top previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Fonda
Kentucky Minstrels
Teachers' Reception Tonight For Rolfe School Faculty
The board of education and their wives host a public reception this Thursday evening in the school gymnasium to welcome the Rolfe School faculty. Patrons and friends are invited to meet the new teachers and become better acquainted with the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Rolfe School
Thola Ed
County Leaders Visit Ames for Relief Work
A Pocahontas county delegation led by Supervisor Randall Melson and joined by multiple county officials met with the Highway Commission in Ames to press for a fair share of national road-relief funds. They argued for maintaining graveled roads and restoring primaries, noting a reduced grant estimate and ongoing paving decisions. The group returned hopeful they had secured attentive hearing and potential relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Melson
T. D. Jones
J. B. Kent
Rolfe
Ames
Highway Commission
A. H. Buscher
Gilmore City
Jas
L. O'Keefe
Lloyd Long
Peter Tolan
Fonda
G. W. Ferguson
Axel Carlson
Laurens
R. L. Hudek
Thornton
Anton Mackovets
Albert C. Shimon
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
Board of Supervisors
Rolfe Babe Wins Second in Iowa State Fair Baby Contest
Janice Howe, seventeen months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Howe, won second place in the town girls division for 12 to 24 months at the Iowa State Fair earning a silver medal. She scored 98.62 percent, just behind the champion with 98.88 percent, with minor deductions for temporary defects. Mr. Howe serves as receiver for the closed State Savings Bank of Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christibel
Janice
Clifford Howe
Howe
Rolfe
Famous drivers to headline Clay County Fair auto races
Swan Peterson of Joliet Illinois leads a half dozen famed drivers in a final day feature at the Clay County Fair exposition. Peterson drives a Dusenberg 8 and competes with Gus Schroeder Johnny Gerber Curley Young Smiling Pete Alberts as fans await top prize money and a strong display before A A A meets action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan Peterson
Clay County
Peterson
Dusenberg
Gus Schroeder
Johnny ‘Gerber
Curley’ Young
Pete Alberts
Swan
Joilet
Ill
Minnesota
Des Moines
Huron
Spencer
No School Friday Sept 9 Countywide Closure
Rolfe Public School and all county schools will be closed on Friday September 9 as teachers attend an Institute in Pocahontas. The closure affects students and district activities for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Plover golfers win Rolfe Club Championship in upset
Casey Heathman of Plover defeats W John Pollock in a tight 36 hole final to claim the Rolfe Golf Club Championship, the first time an out of town member has won the title. Heathman advances with strong early wins and holds the lead to the nineteenth hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Golf Club
Warren “Casey
Heathman
W. John Pollock
Casey
Rolfe
Plover Bunch
Johnston
Gilmore City
Carl White
Howard Bruce
R.G. Hunter
Bob Pollock
Robi. Hunter
B. A. Peterson
F. Neel
J. Pollock
L. H. VanAlstine
Ue Quinsland
Z. T. Carroll
H. Bruce
W. F. Patte
L. McDonald
G. G. Butler
C. J. White
C. E. Miller
Warren Heathman
A. Johnston
Christian Endeavorers to Convene at Hampton
The Fourteenth District of the Iowa Christian Endeavor Union will hold a three day convention at the Hampton Church of Christ Friday to Sunday September 16 17 18 Speakers include Evangelist and Mrs W C Cole and son Clifford of Des Moines Judge Hubert Utterback of Des Moines and George L Hanlin of Des Moines The district includes Pocahontas Humboldt Wright Franklin Hardin Hamilton and Webster Plans aim to make the event a success with further program announcements to come later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavorers
Iowa Christian Endeavor Union
Hampton Church of Christ
W. C. Cole
Clifford
Des Moines
W. C.cole
Hubert Uttterback
George L. Hanlin
Christian Endeavor
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Wright
Franklin
Hardin
Hamilton
Webster
Leadley Indicted for Assaulting Struthers
Clyde Leadley was indicted by the grand jury for assault with intent to maim after allegedly striking Ernest Struthers with a hammer on July 18. The offense carries a maximum penalty of five years. trial expected this term. Court activity was slow with little progress on foreclosure actions and the petit jury dismissed until next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Leadley
Ernest Struthers
DeLand
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday services and schedule
Rev. J. O. Wangberg presides with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Luther League at 8:00 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer Meeting at 8:00 p.m. Only Sunday School and Luther League will be held next Sunday. Bible Hour urged. Quote from Van Dyke ends note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangberg
Luther League
Locating Lambs and Cattle for Our People
The Farm Bureau locates feeder lambs and feeder cattle for Pocahontas county farmers. Three carloads arrived. most stock will be delivered in October as grain is plentiful and ranchers hold back. Purchases can be contracted or bought outright with six percent financing and 75 percent loan. mortgages on other livestock may serve as collateral. An upcoming agricultural finance corporation in Sioux City could offer looser terms. Given high feeder prices and abundant feed, farmers are urged to exercise caution when purchasing feeders this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas County
New Agricultural Finance Corporation
Sioux City
Corn Belt
Methodist Rally Continues With Sermon on Mobilization
Rev T S Bassett leads the Fall Rally at the Methodist Episcopal Church with a morning sermon on Church Mobilization and an evening service for installation of Sunday school Epworth League and Ladies Aid officers. Women’s Missionary Societies meet Friday Sept 9 at Mrs John C Nelson’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
iLadies Aid Society
Women’s Missionary Societies
John C. Nelson
Lois Jessie Brinkman
Nain Lutheran Church Notes Schedule
Rev. L H Kjoller presides with Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 11:00 a m Evening Service first and third Sundays at 8:00 p m Prayer Meeting Thursdays at 8:00 p m Danish language service first Sunday each month English otherwise Rolfe community invited to attend services as announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain Lutheran
L. H. Kjoller
Christian Endeavor
Miss Sylvia Boyd Returns From Visit to Redfield
Miss Sylvia Boyd returned last week from an extended visit in the home of her uncle Peter Alsagger at Redfield South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Boyd
Peter Alsagger
Redfield
Pocahontas County 4-H Girls Shine at Iowa State Fair
Pocahontas county 4-H girls earned recognition at the Iowa State Fair with Violet Jones chosen for perfect posture, Eleanor Crummer and Lyla Olson placing third in the shoe division, and Stella Mae Brinkman winning in the style show. About 800 Pocahontas girls joined some 2,500 Iowa youth in judging demonstrations and exhibits, with 1,600 club members served meals in the 4-H dining hall. The group toured Des Moines sites and hosted dignitaries including Governor Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Violet Jones
Eleanor Crummer
Lyla Olson
Stella Mae Brinkman
Iowa
RE. N. Hopkins
Des Moines
Iowa, Historical
State Capitol
Younkers’ Store
Register & Tribune
Turner
Grandstand
Farm Bureau Plans Coming Year Work Meeting
A Pocahontas County Farm Bureau committee will draft the year’s work on Monday September 12. Members include O E Erickson Mrs John Olson Mrs H F Olerich Mrs Theo McCartan Norman Norland Mr and Mrs John Eisenhauer Chas Long P A Aschenbrenner Phil Murphy and Chas A Olson. The public is invited to attend and offer suggestions at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas County
O. E. Erickson
John Oleson
H. F. Olerich
Theo. McCartan
Norman Norland
John Eisenhauer
Chas. Long
P. A. Aschenbrenner
Phil Murphy
Chas. A. Olson
Gio
Presbyterian Church Notes Highlight Speaker and Events
Rev. C Paul Carlson outlines a week of worship and activities at the Presbyterian Church. Gordon Siefkin will speak on Church Life in England next Sunday evening. A bake sale at Graves store Saturday funds Hampton conference delegates. Young People Endeavor and presbytery meetings planned with transportation needs noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Siefkin
Oxford University
England
Hampton
Young People District
Christian Endeavor
Presbytery
Addison
Des Moines Township Woman's Club entertains teachers
The Des Moines Township Woman's Club hosted a reception Friday at the D M T Consolidated Schools for the district's teachers. A student drama and musical performances followed, with Minuet dancers, readings, and songs, then a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Township Woman’s Club
D.M. T. Consolidated Schools
Lester Thorson
Jens Thompson
Board of Education
J. M. Gehrt
Mallard
Bertha McChord
Clarion
Jeane Scheffers
Sioux City
Mary Casper
Martha Otto
Plover
Jeanie McEwen
Rolfe
Nellie Peterson
Charles Ham
Maxine George
Shirley Fisher
Faye Kilbourne
Merle Christensen
Madeline Snook
Madeline Johnson
Doris Vaughn
Ernest Vaughn
Honey
Bessie Ralph
Josephine Bendixon
Dorothy Howe
Frances Vaughn
Elna Nielsen
Evelyn Snook
O. E. Lehnus
Joe Weishaar
Ben Lehnus
Wm. Fisher
Velda Snyder
Chas. Lehnus
Thos. Bates
Chas. Ham
Roy Mellicker
Rolfe Local News Highlights Realignments and visits
C P Lathrop opens a cream station in the George Miller building and buys for the Boone creamery. Numerous Rolfe residents visit relatives in Aurelia Mason City and Omaha. The American Legion Auxiliary holds a September meeting at H C Lawson’s home with officer elections. A business luncheon in Rolfe aims to start a monthly lunch club for local business men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Lathrop
George Miller
Boone Creamery
Paul Kerns
Baby
Plover
P. J. Calligan
B. S. Bryson
Mason City
Mr. Bryson
F. C. DeWolf
W. 8. DeWolf
Gerald Chase
American Legion Auxiliary
H. C. Lawson
E. W. Wilson
Z. T. Carroll
Geo. Olson
Central States
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Esday
A. B. Nes
Fonda Fair
Rolfe Babe
L. Quinsland
W. Heathman
Fort Konsa Club
Fort Dodge
Fort Konsa
Leadley
Struthers
Christ
van Dyke
Quinsland
Hunter
Duffers
Robin Hunter
The
Lawrence Quinsland
White
Lane
Jackson
P. Heathman
T.—N. Siefkin
M. Bruce
Sanders Eee
Herrick
J. Hunter
MclIntire
Hunter’s Duffers
R. G. Hunter
C. Heathman
Butler
Evanson
Beam
McDonald
C. W. Siefkin
VanAlstine Ad
W. Pattee Oe
Webb
Anderson
Are Methodist Episcopal Church
T. S. Bassett
Presbyterian Church Notes
C. Paul Carlson
C. J. Morrison
Z. T.carroll
Algona
Verna Severson
Gladys Budd
Forrest City
Waldorf College
Gordon Glascock
Patricia Constello
W. P. McIntire
D. M. T. Woman’s Club
E. C. Olson
Olson
Iowa City
Omaha
J. C. Gunderson
Dean
George Ivey
Emma Lighter
Arthur G
E. H. Lighter
Aurelia
Ervil Lighter
Wm. Phillips
Anna DeWolf
R. N
Babe
Alice Jones
Harry Symes
Neb
A. B. Symes
Mr. Symes
C. Paul ‘Carlson
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