Excelsior Society Holds Four Circle Meetings
The Excelsior Presbyterian Society met in four member homes last Wednesday with Circle 1 at the T. Grant residence, Circle 2 at W. D. Mauck, Circle 3 at C. L. Gunderson, and Circle 4 at A. E. Erickson. Each gathering featured a program and refreshments, a break from the church parlors routine.
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Xcelsior Society
The
Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian Church
3. T. Grant
W. D. Mauck
C. L. Gunderson
Methodist Church Schedules Sunday Services and Events
Rev. C. R. Buckwalter conducts Sunday school at 10 15 am and morning worship at 11 15 am. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 pm. County Sunday school convention at the Methodist church in Pocahontas and annual conference at First Church Fort Dodge begin Wednesday September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Methodist Church
C. R. Buckwalter
Ounty
Pocahontas
First Church
Fort Dodge
Presbyterian Church Announces Family Church Day Plan
Pastor W. F. Schneck outlines Sunday school at 9 45 starting September 26 and morning worship at 11. Wednesday practice continues. The 155th General Assembly designates October 19 as Family Church Day in all churches. World Wide Communion observed October 3 with family participation invited.
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Presbyterian Church
W. F. Schneck
General Assembly
Detroit
Trinity Lutheran Announces Sunday Service and Classes
J. O. Wargberg, pastor, to conduct preaching service this Sunday at 10 am with Sunday school and Bible classes. Catechism class meets Saturday at 12 45 at the church. The girls chorus rehearses with Mrs. Richard Hovland on Wednesday September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wargberg
Richard Hovland
Nain Lutheran Church Announces Upcoming Meetings and Services
Emery L. Petersen, pastor, notes a Sunday school teachers meeting at David Henderson's home Thursday at 8 20 p.m. Weekend events include a confirmation at the church Saturday at 2 30 p.m and Sunday school at 10 15 a.m. Morning worship follows at 11 a.m. Also, 4 H cattle must sell meat at or below ceiling price per War Price and Rationing Board guidance. 4 H cattle exempt from slaughter restriction while price ceilings apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain Lutheran Church
Emery L. Petersen
David Henderson
R. L. Hudson
Missionary Society Guest Day Luncheon Held at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church Missionary society held its Annual Guest Day luncheon and program in the church parlors. The program featured organ music, a sermon by Mrs H F Olerich, a violin solo by Marie White, a book review of The Human Comedy by William Saroyan, and piano by Marie Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
C. IX, Boyce
H. F. Olerich
Marie White
Lu Mae White
William Saroyan
Hortense Siefkin
Marie Miller
Iowa's ration calendar outlines deadlines and coupons
The notice lists key ration deadlines for Class A to C tires and fuels, with inspection dates through September 30 to November 30 and 3 gallon fuel allotments for all A B and C coupons. It also details fuel oil sugar and processed food stamp validity, household limits, and rules for exchanging stamps within families. They give their lives you lend your money buy bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Phontas
Rolfe
Reception for Teachers in Des Moines Township
The Des Moines Township Teacher's Reception was held Friday Sep 10 with a program including welcomes by Mrs Loren Pease introductions by William Fisher songs piano solos readings and a movie. Lunch followed the committee’s thanks to local helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Township
Loren Pease
George Lehnus
William Fisher
Johnny Zero
Shirley Heathman
O. E. Lehnus
Sam Nicosen
Lena Vaughn
Vera Fisher
Mary Lawman
Thos. Diggs
Marcia Smith
Dryo
Melvin Thorson
Emma Diggs
Lois Carpenter
John Lawman
Orville
Victor Shimon
Don
Franklin Majorowicz
Sherry
Henry Stoner
Laurens
Dick Stoner
Billie Spencer
Claude Camper
Sam Nicoson
al Lemke
Jens Thompson
Des Moines
Sally
Drake University
Billie
Jimmie Spencer
Pocahontas
Maurice Sanden
Fort Dodge
Crawford Kauffman
Floyd
Evelyn Peterson
C. D. Sease
Plover
Charlene Hronek
Mabel Coyle
Ankeny
Virgil Kinder
Janice
Bradgate
Floyd Fish
Glenn Carpenter
Lois
Avery Carpenter
West Benda
Leroy Serlein
Malard
Youth Climber Giants Burn While Contacting Power Line
Myron Ahlstron a Waukon youth climbed a tree and touched a high voltage wire causing burns on his hands. A companion in the tree acted quickly and provided aid preventing more serious injuries.
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Myron Ahlstron
Waukon
Myron
Bond Drive Totals by Township Quotas and Subscriptions
A table lists township quotas and amounts subscribed for a bond drive, showing Belleville Cedar Cummins Des Moines with various incomplete entries and reduced figures to date. Subscriptions trail quotas, with Cummins near full and Des Moines at about 31 000 of 36 900.
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Belleville
Des Moines
Glyde Smith Readers On Arrow Ship Off North Africa
A wartime letter from Speck aboard a ship north of Africa notes readers of the Arrow, seeks more letters for morale, mentions Jimmy Hauck, souvenirs from the invasion, and longing to be back in the States. The writer signs off hoping for a football field return.
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Glyde Smith
North Africa
Here
Jimmy Hauck
School Heads Farm Bureau Meet in Pocahontas
School superintendents agriculture and homemaking teachers from Pocahontas county gather at the Pocahontas Hotel with Farm Bureau officers to discuss mutual problems and plans for the coming year. The program covers extension service, youth responsibility, and the present school bill with Senator A J Shaw.
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Pocahontas County
Pocahontas Hotel
Elaine Shannon
Fonda
K. R. McLuen
Fern L. Walsh
Varina
0. C. Bergman
A. R. Fenton
Betty
Janssen
Palmer
Lucille D. Shadwick
J. Rollin Grant
S. L. Dunn
Pocahontas
Lola Mentzer
Melvin D. Anderson
Rolfe
Lloyd Godfrey
Maxine Faber
Havelock
H. M. Granner
Pearl Johnson
Marvin Christensen
Gilmore City
Hazel L. Doerr
Donald Henderson
Ware
B. W. Lathrop
F. D. Schlensig
Melvin Thorson
J. E. DeWolf
Julia M. Fakinson
Max 0. Naylor
A. J. Shaw
J R. Grant
A.J. Shaw
War Bond Drive Urges Pocahontas County Cooperation
Pocahontas County War Finance Committee urges residents to sign orders for bonds and complete purchases to reach a $716,000 September quota. Reports show bond sales growing, with many towns and committees still lacking full participation. leaders thank past supporters and call for collective effort.
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Dover
Lake
Lizard
Marshall
Swan Lake
Lincoln
Powhatan
Pocahontas County
Charles FE. Watts
War Finance Committee
Dentists and Manicurist Marry Then Clash Over Stock
A dentist and a manicurist married but soon quarrel over inventory. They battle over items they lack and those they can acquire quickly, showcasing a domestic dispute framed around business needs.
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Lutheran Aid Society
Ryen
Ole Ryen
Louise Ryen
Lutheran Aid ‘Society
Evelyn Thompson
Arnold Wold
Esther Simonson
J. O. Wang- Serg
Hortense Seifkin
J. T. Grant
Birs. Hortense Siefkin
Jen. Bowen
Wirs. Siefkin
Sanday
Brinkman
Earl Young
J. O. Hosier
J. R. McIntire
R. B. Mather
Firs
L. A. Hanson
Carl Peterson
Arlene Mann
Waterloo
W. H. Norcross
Harris, Mo
Committee On
August Brinkman
C. J. Morrison
Earlves
J. E. Tutt
Eleanor Graeber
A.L.D. Club
A. L. D. Club
Ida Forney
Gaza
Mary Blessing
Buckwalter
Anna Lathrop
Vladimir Pozen
Miriam Palmer
Shirley Thornton
Justamere Bridge Club
Duncan Grant
Clarence Ogden
Soren Christensen
R. B. Ranney
Julius Stevenson
William H. Wisdom
Omaha
Seth
B. A. Peterson
Iowa
Maney Stover
Dean Stover
Navy
Clarence Heathman
Bob Heathman
Carolyn
Gilbert DeBoer
Jim Cruickshank
Stanley
Kay Whitmore
Donald
Billy Spencer
Clarence Moen
Alan Dawson
Hattie Lehnus
Donna Nelson
Florence Troupe
Mrs. Stover
Jack Spies
Chet Carpenter
Leslie Struthers
Mr. Fosberg
Dale Cook
Will Cook
Jennie Evans
Albert City
Elite Theatre
Tarzan
Johnny Weissmuller
Valley OF the San
Lucille Ball
James Craig
Old Southwest
Page Ore
Farm Bureau
General Agency
Henry Field Seed Corn
A. W. Hess
Dewey Vate's
Martin Christensen
Master Chevrolet
Rolfe Telephone
G. A. Hollenbeck
Havelock, Ia
Howard Bruce
Hatch & Ey
Tix Toutson
Beckord
T. J. Rayney
P Ord VR
Dale Peterson
Cormick Deering
W. E. Thorson
China
Phih IE Thorson
E. W. Meredith
Ney Carpenter
Eddie J
Aden
Fullerton Lumber Company
HeeHaw News
Washington
Republic
Natany
J T. Grant & Son
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