Girls Win Demonstration at Spencer Fair
Hadek and Carlinda Hammes of the Central Stars 4-H club won ovation for their Color In 4-H project at the Spencer Fair demonstration. They showed color combinations with a large wheel and picked red and yellow accents for a June room. Linda emphasized steps of the portfolio while June demonstrated accessories and desk items. Leaders B J Schmuecker and Mrs F an supervised. Helen Moe introduced the music program and the 140 music project. Singers included Helen Moe, Evelyn Carlsen, Havelock, Bencke, Plover, and Bomtvedt, Fonda, Jean Ander- Bfmda, Francis Tice, Fonda and plchim. They performed Cielito Lindo and Carmen pela with Mrs F A Shaw on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadek
Carlinda Hammes
Central Stars
Spencer
June
Linda
B.J. Schmuecker
Mrs. Fan
Pocahontas County
Helen Moe
Airoup
Helen Moeeas
Evelyn Carlsen
Havelock
Ni Bencke
Plover
Bomtvedt
Fonda
Jean Ander- Bfmda
Francis Tice
Plchim
Mnits
Cielito Lindo
Carmen Pela
Cure known or Bangs Disease Claims Tested
Federal and state researchers report no cure for Bangs disease in cattle. Tests at Pocahontas County and Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station used 97 heifers to study touted remedies. Brown sugar and other substances proved ineffective. only certain acids showed any impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Buof
Simuecker
Pocahontas County
Wiscon Agricultural Experiment Station
Meliestop Bang
Abor T
Schmuecker
Fisher reports many applications sent in for farm aid
Pocahontas county agricultural conservation association reports more than 680 final payment applications sent to the state office in Des Moines last week, according to William Fisher third member of the county committee. No checks yet received. several more applications remain to be sent from Pocahontas county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Des Moines
Sioux City 4-H Boys Exhibit Calves at Sioux City
Fourteen 4-H club members from several towns exhibit baby beef calves at the Sioux City show running Monday through Thursday. The event draws about 450 calves from 25 county fairs, with 19 calves selected at the 4-H Fair on August 15 and 16. Participants include Don Anderson Fonda Alvin Brauckman Varina Roger DeWolf Rolfe Leo Grethen Rolfe Gene Grethen Rolfe Arlyne Kleen Pocahontas Eunice Peterson Laurens Arnold Wenell Laurice Kerns Rolfe Glen A Knapp Rolfe Orville Lawman Rolfe Edward Deacon Varina Raymond Peterson Laurens Raymond Wiegert Gilmore City and Junior Wilson Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Don Anderson
Fonda
Alvin Brauckman
Varina
Roger DeWolf
Rolfe
Leo Grethen
Gene Grethen
Arlyne Kleen
Pocahontas
Eunice Peterson
Laurens
Arnold Wenell
Laurice Kerns
Glen A. Knapp
Orville Lawman
Edward Deacon
Raymond Peterson
Raymond Wiegert
Gilmore City
Junior Wilson
HANCHER INFANT DIES IN CHICAGO FAMILY LOSS
Priscilla Hancher two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Virgil Hancher of Chicago died at home after months of illness. Grandmother Mrs Priscilla Hather joined the family in Chicago and traveled Thursday to Rolfe for burial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla
Virgil Hancher
Chicago
Priscilla Hanther
Rolfe
Students Will Be Guests At Iowa State Game
Iowa State opens the season hosting Luther College at Clyde Williams Field with more than 3 000 Iowa students invited as guests. Captain Tom Smith leads a veteran lineup as Jim Yeager trims drills for the nine game schedule including homecoming Oklahoma and Drake clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames—Husky
Iowa State College
Cyclones
Luther College of Decorah
Iowa State
Iowa
College Athletic Council
Clyde Williams
Jim Yeager
Doug Graves
Cherokee
John Heggen
Des Moines
Jean Jange
Sac City
Bernie Mickelson
Ames
Letterman
Bill Bargon
Leon
Leonard Thomas
Virginia
Minn
Tom Smith
Boone
Husky Cyclone
LaVerne Lewis
Clear Lake
Bob Kirkpatrick
Austin
Larry Owens
Bob Seaburg
Red Oak
Lincoln Stewart
Joe Taylor
Merle Osborne
Kansas
Oklahoma
Drake
Resealing Corn Offers Farmers 750000 Income
Mr Ellis of the County AAA committee says Pocahontas county farmers can earn 750000 by resealing 1938 1939 corn for two years storage with the Commodity Credit Corporation paying 10 cents per bushel in advance. About 7500000 bushels are under seal and funds may be used for farm needs. Storage for one year yields five cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Ellis
AAA Committee
Commodity Credit Corporation
Mr. Ellis
Seed Declarations Under Federal Seed Act Inspected
The federal seed act requires declarations of seed variety for interstate shipments. Growers may sign when they know the variety. otherwise they should refrain. Seedsmen will seek signed declarations. inspections can verify the accuracy of the variety claimed. Retain records supporting the declaration as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Marketing Service
Schmuecker
Health Department Tracks Spread Of Itch In Schools
Public health nurses report rising scabies and impetigo among children across the state with cases surfacing after school begins. Edith Countryman urges cleanliness, separate towels, and avoiding skin contact while backing boiling of undergarments and bedding to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
Edith S. Countryman
Miss Countryman
Edith Campbell Weds New York Musician
Edith Lucile Campbell of Sioux Rapids married James Ballister of New York City on August 12, 1940 in Euston Maryland. Ballister a longtime NYC musician and quartet member, will reside in New York with Mrs Ballister awaiting further musical engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Campbell
Sioux Rapids
Edith Lucile
James Ballister
New York City
Euston
Presbyterian Manse
Hopkins
Philadelphia
Morningside College
Sioux City
Morningside
New York
Scranton Edges Rolfe In Tough Friday Football
Rolfe suffered a 6-0 loss at Scranton as the visitors battled hard in the first half but the Scranton attack pulled away after halftime. Rolfe’s offense showed gains with Lakerse and G Smith in the backfield, while Cayl sen sparked Scranton with key runs. Rolfe meets Manson next at the city park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Scranton
Richard
Gerald Hart
LoKerse
G. Smith
Caylsen
Hauck
Manson
City Park
Sroufe
Ray Smith
Hart
Lanus
Glyde Smith
Rickard
Cornwell
Lakerse
Junior Smith
MclIntire
Light Frost Barely Damages Corn In Rolfe Area
A light frost last Wednesday September 4 in the Rolfe vicinity killed cucumber and squash vines but damaged corn very little. The freezing of corn leaves slowed growth and will hasten grain maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
County meeting at Palmer with American Legion auxiliary
Palmer unit will entertain members of the American Legion auxiliary at a county meeting Tuesday September 24 at the Legion hall in Palmer at 2 p.m. Mrs. Hakes and Mrs. Laird will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Palmer
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Palmer
Hakes
Laird
Wolkenhauer to Enter Plowing Match in Boone
Edward Wolkenhauer of Havelock will compete in the annual corn belt plowing match at Boone on Saturday September 21. He will drive a McCormick Deering tractor and plow that has won honors in Pocahontas and Pilot Rock events, including a first in the professional class at Pocahontas. Local residents planen to attend the Corn Belt event this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wolkenhauer
Havelock
Boone
Wolkenhauer
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Cash Prizes At Poultry Grain Show Announced
The county agricultural conservation association reports cash prizes for a poultry and grain show and notes large corn reseals in 1988 and 1938 harvests in Pocahontas County through September 14. Starting September 11, 1988 and 1989 corn was released for delivery to the Commodity Credit Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
County Agricultural Conservation Association
Commodity Credit Corporation
County Mail Carriers Meet in Rolfe Park
Pocahontas county rural mail carriers and auxiliaries gathered at Rolfe city park for the 8th district meeting. State presidents and the men’s secretary attended with installation and election events held in the afternoon, followed by a pot-luck picnic and a joint session. Elmer Yakish left his role at Stettler super service for a general manager post at Christensen Motor. John Stettler returned from Lone Tree to assume management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Park
Pocahontas County
Rolfe City Park
Elmer Yakish
Stettler
Eagle Grove
Christensen Motor Company
John Stettler
Lone Tree
Pocahontas Forms Farmers Night School Council
A council of five men Arlo Ives A H Turner Ray Crummer J V Poduska and Geo DeYoung will advise Pocahontas farmers night school. L Dunn, Pocahontas public schools vocational agriculture instructor, leads the adult night work. The program seeks shared farming problems and new practices with sessions starting mid November for ten to eleven weeks and a unit course on soils corn and small grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Farmers Night School Council
Arlo Ives
A. H. Turner
Ray Crummer
J. V. Poduska
Geo. DeYoung
L. Dunn
Pocahontas Public School
Rolfe and Manson Clash in Friday Night Home Tilt
Rolfe hosts Manson in the season opener at city park under lights. Both teams enter Twin Lakes conference play with mixed advantages in size and speed. Rolfe has improved since Humboldt, while Manson brings a strong marching band and new gold uniforms to a likely close contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Grid
Manson
Twin Lakes
Rolfe
Humboldt
Manson High School
New Corn Crib Erecting at Lehnus Farm near Rolfe
A 32 by 28 foot corn crib with an inside elevator and overhead granary is under construction on the Chas. Lehnus farm three miles south of Rolfe. The structure rests on a cement foundation and is occupied by the Herbert Barrett family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Herbert Barrett
Bowling winners at Ewing alley crown women champions
Last week's scores at Ewing bowling alley put Larry Bloomcamp top with 215, John Marchant second at 207, and E Hegstrom third with 205. Three prizes were awarded and this week women will receive the prizes for highest scores. Playing safe beats playing a harp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling News
Ewing Bowling Alley
Larry Bloomcamp
John Marchant
Co. E. Hegstrom
Poultry Grain Show Announces Expanded Prize Schedule
The poultry and grain show runs October 9 to 12 with cash prizes across seven market divisions, four production divisions, 24 farm breeder divisions, and three prizes in each division. First prize is 1.00, plus ribbons for top placers. grand champions receive purple ribbons. Eggs and grain divisions offer additional prizes and ribbons. An auction by Charlie Hoffman on the show’s final day benefits exhibitors. Exhibits include Beckord’s transparent hen, Hakes one-winged chicken, and county weed displays. Free lunch Saturday 11:00 to 2:00 by the Rolfe Business Men’s Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie” Hoffman
M. and
J. R. Hakes
George Ivey
Beckord’s Hatchery
Farm Bureau
Shimon Feed Mill
Funk
Wood’s Hatchery
Rolfe Creamery
Rolfe Arrow
Thompson Bros
County Weed Commissioners
Beckord
Cleveland
Hakes
R. G. Hunter
Iowa
Booth
T. J. Raynes
Buena Vista College Football Schedule
Buena Vista College lists home games at Storm Lake on Sept 19 and Oct 19 plus a Homecoming Sept 9, with Southern Normal Oct 19 at 8 p.m. Away games include Western Union Sept 27 Yankton college Oct 4 Upper Iowa Oct 12 University of Dubuque Oct 26 and Kearney Teachers Nov 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Sioux Falls College
Wartburg College
Southern Normal
Western Union
Yankton College
Upper Iowa
University of Dubuque
Kearney
Olerich Boar Sale Set for September 28
The Poland China boar sale by H. F. Olerich & Sons will be held Saturday September 28 in the sale barn on the Olerich farm. Forty pure bred boars will be offered, auctioneered by H. S. Duncan starting at 1 00 p m. The sires are prize winning boars from state and county fairs and Polk China breeders from towns in Town and nearby states are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
H. F. Olerich & Sons
Olerich
H. S. Duncan
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Spencer Fair
Hades
Otto
Fort Dodge Lutheran Hospital
Williard
Raymond
Dorothy Joens
Ruth
Ida
Charles Roberts
Mrs. Terts
Fort Dodge
Bendixen
Revere
Bendixen Brothers
Rer
Fers
Canada
Swea City
Bang’s
Fisher
Hancher
Luther
Health Department
Edith Campbell
Rolfe Boys
Yakish
Farmers
Cash
Buena Vista College
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