Pocahontas College Bound Students List and Local Events
Many Pocahontas youths plan to attend Briar Cliff Creighton Loras Cornell Iowa University Iowa State Teachers Drake Loyola Northwestern Colorado Morningside Buena Vista St Josephs etc medical schools and colleges. The article also notes the Pocahontas Lazymen season opener at Hotel Pocahontas and local social events including showers and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ntns
Pocahontas
Sine
Catherine Cs
Briar Cliff College
Siouxse
Kathryn Mackovets
Jean Miller
American Institute of
Jeanette Fearigan
Arlene Battershell
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Ambrose Callaghan
Corliss Kepler
Medical School
University of Iowa
Iowa ‘City
Ardis Kepler
Ione Kopriva
Robert Hiatt
Robert Pattee
Shirley Nelson
Joyce Mefford
Marian Mefford
Dale Boyd
Iowa City
Bob Madasa
Betty Donohoe
Charlene Hunt
Paul Posa
Loyola University
Chicago
Jane Shimon
Local Beauty Operator Resigns Sparks Move to Emmetsburg
A Powder Puff beauty parlors operator resigns after four years and relocates with Mr. Eberle to Emmetsburg to begin a home. Mrs. Eberle celebrated with a post nuptial kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Ray Beck and Mrs. E. Lindeman. Mercedes Fitzgerald recently visited from Perry to stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Mr. Eberle
Eberle
Ray Beck
E. Lindeman
Mercedes Fitzgerald
Perry
J. J. Fitzgerald
Returns From Hospital Family Visits After Major Operation
Dr. A Mitchell drove from Mercy hospital to Fort Dodge Friday afternoon accompanied home by his wife who had been a patient for 12 days after a major operation. Her condition is improving well. Mrs. Mitchell was visited Friday evening by her parents Mr and Mrs T P Fitzgerald Mr and Mrs John Fitzgerald and family and Maurice Fitzgerald all of Fonda.
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A. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Mercy Hospital
Mitchell
T. P. Fitzgerald
John Fitzgerald
Maurice Fitzgerald
Fonda
Pocahontas county notes on dramatics school and weddings
Pocahontas county news reports Mrs. E P Lewis and Julia Ramsey attending a Spencer dramatics school for county educational assistants. Forty rural women from Pocahontas plan future meetings to spread farm economics information. Also covered are multiple wedding ceremonies in Pocahontas and surrounding towns, with details on attendees, outfits, and receptions.
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E. P. Lewis
Pomeroy
Pocahontas County
Julia Ramsey
Harry Lund
School of Dramatics
Spencer
Shower honors Mrs Vodraska in Holy Name parish hall
A miscellaneous shower was held in Holy Name church in honor of Mrs Aloysius Vodraska formerly Miss Luella Alig. Hosts included Mrs Francis Slattery Mrs Joe Bartosh of Pocahontas Mrs Clem Alig of Fonda and Mrs Donald Francis of Palmer.
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Vodraska
Aloysius Vodraska
Luella Alig
Holy Name Church
Francis Slattery
Joe Bartosh
Pocahontas
Clem Alig
Fonda
Donald Francis
Palmer
Wa-tan-ye Honors Natterstad at Farewell Gift
Pocahontas County Rural Electric Co operative bookkeeper Nelda Natterstad resigned effective September 15 after since October 23, 1939 service. She will leave September 27 for Ames to seek work then study at Iowa State College. Catherine Rosenberg of Ellsworth Minnesota takes Natterstad’s post. Wa-tan-ye members gave each honoree a gift at the Monday meeting last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelda Natterstad
Pocahontas County
Bradgate News Awarded Fellowship to James Olson
James Olson left Saturday for Lincoln to continue graduate work at the University of Nebraska where he previously earned the Morton fellowship and pursues a PhD in American History. He was accompanied by Vera Farrington, his mother Mrs. A. E. Olson, and brother Lester who returned Sunday.
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James Olson
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Morton
University
Vera Farrington
Early
A. E. Olson
Lester
Friday Night Club Hosts Chinese Checkers Evening
The Friday night club met Friday at Mrs. Mary Buck's home with two Chinese checkers tables. Mrs. Chris Brandhoij won the most games. Guest Mrs. Joe Stegge of Farnhamville attended as a former member. Refreshments followed. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pancratz and family from Rock Island visited the Wolcott home. Nearby residents from here attended the Spencer fair on Tuesday, including Mr. and Mrs. George Wolcott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Buck
Chris Brandhoij
Joe Stegge
Farnhamville
Raymond Pancratz
Rock Island
George Wolcott
Spencer
Woman’s Society of Christian Service organized at Methodist church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service was organized at the Methodist church on Wednesday with forty five charter members. Officers include president Mrs Leo Fuller and secretaries and treasurers across a list of local women. Guests from Waterloo and New York visited. next meeting set for Sept 25 hosted by local members.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Martha Wallace
W. K. Williams
Leo Fuller
T. S. Clark
Carroll Adams
L. A. Malcolm
L. Fuller
C. Adams
Paul Jarvis
Frank Weight
Duane Benge
S. Dayton
Will Lanning
C. Harris
Lutheran service confirms eleven children and five adults
An all day worship meeting at the Lutheran church included morning confirmation and afternoon communion. Eleven children and five adults were confirmed including Peggy Christenson Gloria Benjamin Donna Nielsen and Carroll Kinseth. Next Sunday the Humboldt church will unite here for a farewell to Rev Olson and his family.
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Lutheran Church
Peggy Christenson
Gloria Benjamin
Donna Nielsen
Carroll Kinseth
Humboldt Church
Olson
Local Social Roundup From Livermore Area Homes
Marie Layton and Mrs. N. K. Madsen assisted hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hundertmark and sons of Livermore and Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Larson and sons were dinner guests Sunday at the Tom Jol liffe home. Laurel Wooster and family visited H. N. Blake’s near Livermore while R. B. Domer of Maple Lawn called on friends here Friday. Magnus Larson returned from Mayo Clinic Rochester after observation and treatment. Frank Wright family went to northern Minnesota for fishing. Darwin Jolliffe tended farm chores during their absence and visited relatives in Plover. Mrs. Dewey Lanning, Eldon and Delmar, and Mrs. Tom Jolliffe called on SH. N. Blake. Lester Olson, after a civil aeronautics course in Sioux City, spent Monday at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Lampe
Mason City
J. H. Lampe
Irene Swalin
Poahontas County
Farm Bureau
Helti Hansen
Laurens
Bob Lindeman
Lexington
Wentworth Military Academy
Joseph Schoofs
Laughters
Grace Marie
Catherine
Remsen
Cedar Rapids
Vernon
Collins Radio
Town State College
Ames
Joe Gunderson
Roger
Earl Kilbourn
Mallard
W. F. Hundertmark and Sons
Livermore
LeRoy Larson
Tom Jolliffe
Laurel Wooster
H. N. Blake
R. B. Domer
Maple Lawn
Magnus Larson
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Frank Wright
Minnesota
Darwin Jolliffe
Plover
Dewey Lanning
Eldon
Delmar
SH. N. Blake
Lester Olson
Sioux City
Seaman Family Enrolls At Morningside College
Morningside news notes Mr and Mrs Leonard Seaman with daughters Marietta and Lois traveling to Sioux City to enroll. Lois becomes a freshman and Marietta a sophomore. They return Monday evening. Weekend visit from Mr and Mrs Dale Chase Milwaukee Wisconsin followed by Earl Dayton and Bil- continued to next line.
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Leonard Seaman
Marietta
Lois
Sioux City
Morningside College
Dale Chase
Milwaukee
Wis
Gerald Chase
Earl Dayton
Lutheran Aid Society Meeting Report and Next Host
The Lutheran Aid society met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Willis Tetersen with Mrs. Maenyus Larson assisting. Rev. Olson reviewed the district convention and Mrs. Sam Miller spoke on the missionary department. Lunch followed. The next meeting is Friday at the John Buchan home near Humboldt with Carrie Buchan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Aid
Lutheran Aid Society
Willis Tetersen
Maenyus Larson
Olson
Sam Miller
Aid Society
John Buchan
Humboldt
Carrie Buchan
Hammes Shoe Store at Pocahontas Endorsed by Community
The Hammes Shoe Store in Pocahontas serves many locals with a focus on proper foot fitting. Shoppers are urged to buy a pair for comfort style and long wear. The store is described as an exclusive local business in the heart of the shopping district.
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Hammes
Pocahontas
Pocahotptas
Mesquakie Tribe Adopts White Marriage License Rules
Rudolph Ricardo Mitchell and Alvina Mae Wahpecanah applied for a Tama marriage license after 14 months since repeal of tribal law allowing Indian marriages. The Mesquakie custom had been two couples marrying when they begin living together.
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Tama
Rudolph Ricardo Mitchell
Alvina Mae Wahpecanah
Pig Found Burrowed Inside Corn Crib At Sundgrem Farm
A 50 pound pig was discovered at the bottom of a corn crib on the Sundgrem farm near Boxholm. The animal appeared to have been imprisoned since the crib was filled and had access to some moisture from the weather but otherwise lacked water. It had torn its way up from the bottom toward the top of the corn.
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Boxholm
Pocahontas Wrecking Co. for Sale and Parts Stock
Pocahontas Wrecking Co offers a large stock of used replacement parts for all car makes including gears axles generators starters batteries and electrical equipment. They buy old cars paying top market rates and invite garage men auto owners to inspect the stock led by manager Lee Shimon who promotes the business in the community.
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Pocahontas
Lee Shimon
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Ny Peahontas
Iowa State College
Piever
Iowa University
Lazymen
Hotel Pocahntas
George Stockdale
H. C. Moore
A.M. Beck
Rose Anne Beck
Clarence Frank
Joe
Clarence Groff
Arthur
Zatouleastial Mis&nes Schuller
Harris
Ae * Olson
Emil V. Johnstensey
Leonard Eberle
Be Nice
Holden
Ward Foster
Des Moines
James Hronek
C. A. Nieman
Elmer Anderson
Earl Galbreth
Sac City
Irene Hronek
D. J. Drohney
William P. Hyland
DeLoss J. Drobney
Sts. Peter and Paul
Eleanor Stejskal
Amelia Kopriva
DeLores Shimon
Clayton Drobney
Jerome Hronek
Valerian Hronek
Hotel Pocahontas
Drobney
Iowa
Kapsch-Carmichael
Wesley Hronek
Pocahontas High School
Jackson University of Business
Chillicothe
A. J. Drobney
Hronek-Ollinger
Marcella Hronek
Mary M. Hrenek
Myles Ollinger
John Ollinger
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Harry Dailey
Mr. Deloss Drobiney
Jerry, Hotovec
V. G. Carmen
Anna Hronek
Sts. Peter and Paul Parrish Hall
Bradgate News
Minerva Reutter
Harper Daniels
Ogden
F. C. Chinn
Anita
Ted Woodruff
Norma Sue
A. M. McEwen
Ward van Alstine
Beryl Dickey
Noble Hemerson
Albert Hemerson
W. H. Turley
Belmond
H. W. Faris
Maude Tilton
R. E. McCreary
Austin Brown
John Madsen
Eli Cupp
John Benjamin
Fred Benjamin
Nels Benjamin
Howard Dickey
Doyle Dailey
Wilbur Law
Elizabeth Spencer
Joyce Sorenson
New Society
Minerva Tilton
Waterloo
Charles Jarvis
George Bradbury
Minnie Hulbert
Ray Hulbert
New York City
Peter Bradbury
South Dakota
New York
Marie Layton
Morningside
Farmers Co-Op
Service
WM. Eich, Mer
Headquarters For Good Shoes
Hammes Shoe Store
Silver Glade
MR. Ingram
Pocahontas, Iowa
Pocahontas Wrecking Co
Leo Shimon
Met
Westinghouse
Central States Electric Co
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