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Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1949

Page

3

Havelock News Town Circle Meets at Church Basement

The Town Circle of the Methodist church met in the church basement with 19 members six teachers and five children present. Devotions were led by Mrs Ita Barth and business by Mrs Vern Waters. Fund-raising needs were noted for a bazaar and harvest supper and donations collected for the treasurer Mrs Ryd Johnson.

Methodist Church Ita Barth Vern Waters Frank Kirby Ryd Johnson Will Boysen Ivan Martens Methodist Women's Magazine Donald Henaterson Willis Speer Arthur Ralie

Car Hits Cow Near Schneider Farm Wrecks Car

Mrs Henry Buck and Mrs Lawrence Buck escaped serious injuries when their car struck a cow near the Schneider farm. The car suffered broken fenders and a radiator. the cow was killed after breaking a leg. Also reports show corn crib construction on Boysen acreage nearing completion with three more to be built and a new crib at the Harry Hersener farm.

Mallard Henry Buck R Lawrence Buck Schneider Farm Boysen Harry Hersener

Kill Rare Let Meets at Seamens Klub September Session

The Kill Rare Klub held its September meeting at Mrs. Less DeVaul’s home with Mrs. Arthur Ralte as co-hostess. A social hour followed and lunch was served by Mrs. Jimmy DeVaul and Craellinger. Lawrence Buck returned from University hospital after ankle cast removal. relatives visited Rife for dinner at the Hilton home.

Kill Rare Let Kill Rare Klub Less DeVaul Arthur Ralte Howald Gibson Thostess, Me Jimmy DeVaul Craellinger Lawrence Buck University Hospital Iowa City Wil Ver Waterloo Mary Bloomer Grace Rife WL Hilton

Birthday Party At Mrs Bloomer’s Marked By Cards And Cake

Friday afternoon a group gathered at Mrs. Mary Bloomer’s home to celebrate her eighth birthday with greeting cards and gifts. A birthday cake baked by Mrs. John Hatteberg was served. attendees included Rev. and Mrs. James EF Albertson and many local residents. Will Voy traveled from Waterloo to spend the weekend, joining the Bloomer family. A Sunday windstorm caused a large tree to fall into the R. E. Grover home, damaging the electric line.

Mary Bloomer Wong John Hatteberg James EF. Albertson Wanda Beth J. ©. Barth C. C. Cole May Stover George Speer Will Nowack Kate Willams Will Brazier Ina Voy Grace Bloomer Pearl Mick Ami E Day Will Voy Waterloo Bloomer

Rolfe Electric Team Repairs Torn Wires

Wires were torn down and Rolfe electricians repaired the damage.

Rolfe Electricians

Havelock Eagles Tied With Pomeroy on Diamond

The Havelock Eagles and Pomeroy high school battled to a 3 to 3 tie after nine innings on the Havelock diamond Friday. Local battery was Barry Waters, Bob Lathrop and G McCartan.

Havelock Pomeroy Havelock Eagles Pomeroy High School Havelock Diamond Barry Waters Bob Lathrop G. McCartan

Wencks from Sioux Rapids Marathon visit Huseby home

Mrs. D. J. Wenck of Sioux Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Wenck and daughter of Marathon were Sunday guests at the Mrs. Rena Huseby home.

D. J. Wenck Sioux Rapids Danny Wenck Marathon Rena Huseby

Blair named artificial inseminator in Pocahontas county

Leslie W. Blair is appointed the new artificial inseminator for Pocahontas county. His office is the first building west of the RAFLA office. He invites inquiries about the Artificial Breeders Co-Operative and notes the Northwest Town Federated Breeders Co-op annual meeting on September 26 in Sheldon with an all day program and free baked ham dinner at noon. Dr John B Herrick of Town State College will be the principal speaker.

Leslie W. Blair Pocahontas County RAFLA Blair Northwest Town Federated Breeders Co-op Sheldon John B. Herrick Town State College

Swan Lake 4-H Fun Band Plays on KAYL Radio

The Swan Lake Huskies 4-H boys formed a fun band and were honored by a live broadcast on Storm Lake radio station KAYL. Members included Larry Sidwall clarinet Don Phillips xylophone William Dubbert piano Roger Mackie castanets Dan rel Schumacher tambourine Daniel Ford tuba and Joe Neville drum and harmonica.

Swan Lake Swan Lake Huskies Kayl Storm Lake Larry Sidwall Don Phillips William Dubbert Roger Mackie Danrel Schumacher Daniel Ford Joe Neville

State Fair Display Earns White Ribbon for Pocahontas Team

Maxine Julus and Arlys Halligan represented Pocahontas county at the State Fair with their demonstration Salads for Health. Among 84 teams they won a white ribbon while Maxine Julius’ record book earned a blue ribbon. The girls prepared nine salads and explained the purpose of each.

Maxine Julus Arlys Halligan Pocahontas County Maxine Julius

Mrs Cortland Peterson Honored At Postnuptial Shower

A post nuptial courtesy shower for Mrs Cortland Peterson took place Saturday evening at Mrs C E Lindemans home with assisting hostesses Mrs A I Thornton and Mrs Viola McCartan about 30 guests attended. Mrs Lindeman and Mrs George Hermann helped, cafe style refreshments were served with Mrs Emme McNee of Laurens pouring. Nearby guests included Mrs Helen Lindeman of Laurens. Mrs Peterson formerly Velva Silver.

Peterson Helen Lindeman Laurens Velva Silver

Funeral services for William Guthrie in Varina

William Guthrie aged 72 died after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St Columbkille's Catholic Church in Varina with burial in Calvary Cemetery in Pocahontas. Survived by his widow Clara Eberle and several siblings.

St. Columbkinle’s Catholic Church Varina William Guthrie Calvery Pocahontas Guthrie Clara Eberle

Local Residents and Visitors Noted in Pocahontas Area

A long list of community visits and family events from Pocahontas and surrounding towns is reported. Highlights include the Brenny family welcoming a son James Joseph at Mercy hospital Fort Dodge, and house guests from Chicago Belle Plaine and Los Angeles visiting local families. The item also notes birthdays, suppers, and illnesses among area residents.

Weekend Visit Highlights Local Names And Students

Miss Susan Hudson daughter of Judge F M Hudson visited Buena Vista College at Storm Lake and spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Gordon Homan. Capt Elaine Homan of the WAC Cheyenne Wyo accompanied by her father P J Homan and sister joined the group for a Sunday supper in the Joseph Schools home. Mr and Mrs Harry M Spade and Mrs Richard Meyer of Sibley attended a birthday dinner for Harry Spade Sr at James Spade’s home. Mr and Mrs F P Hogan and daughter spent Sunday at Lake City with Mr and Mrs James Owens.

John Gilliland Mercy Hos Guitar Fort Dodge Ridetto Melvin Buck Gerald Johnson Sunshine Club Blanche Cruwell San Diego Alif H. D. Bennet Curlew Frank Krischel Daralene Joe Stou ¥Il Havelock Eagles Palmer High School Palmer Nowack G. McCartan Jesse Tats Helen Hogan Bill Carroll Chicago F. P. Hogan John Pavik Marie Pavik R. N. Brenny James Joseph Mercy Hospital al Mies LeMars Joseph Schoofs Susan Meis Los Angeles Calif Schoofs Meis Virgil Albrecht C. J. Albrecht Pocahontas Louie Abe C. R. Bash C. W. Bash Louis Maulsby South Haven Gordon Homan P. J. Homan Elaine Homan Women’s Army Air Corp of Cheyenne Wigo Joseph Schools Harry M. Spade Richard Meyer Sibley James Spade Harry Spade Lake City James Owens

Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County

In District Court Pocahontas County the will of Chris Pedersen, dated January 12 1949, has been filed for probate. Hearing set for October 18 1949 at 2 00 PM at the Pocahontas court to prove the document as the deceased’s last will and testament. Katherine Boozell clerk directs notice to all interested to appear and show cause if any.

State OF Iowa Pocahontas County Chris Pedersen Pocahontas Iowa District Court Katherine Boozell

Fall protein feed push urged by extension economist

It may be best to lay in a supply of protein feed in the fall says Francis Kutish Iowa State college extension economist. The remark suggests prudent planning for livestock nutrition and farm inputs ahead of winter.

Francis Kutish Iowa State College Extension

Davenport Elevator Promotes New Facility and Winner Feeds

Davenport Elevator at West Bend Iowa announces a new elevator and modern equipment. Jim A Olson Mer and Vice Pres highlights their readiness to serve farmers with Winner feeds guarding herd health and livestock profits. They offer large capacity and will pay best market prices, attracting trade from miles around.

West Bend Iowa Jim A. Olson Mer DECO Davenport

Rider on Horseback Heads for Benson From Minnesota

An overnight guest in Guthrie Center was Raymond Gordon a 42 year old Arizona man traveling on horseback from Minnesota toward Benson Arizona. His journey is expected to end around September 15.

Guthrie Center Raymond Gordon Arizona Minnesota Benson

Short Navy duty tour lengths in Alaska

The standard tour of duty for Navy personnel in Kodiak and Adak, Alaska lasts 18 months, while at Attu the tour is shortened to six months.

Kodiak Adak Alaska Attu

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Havelock News Pocahontas News Taylor Gipple Mount Union F. H. DeHaan Harold Frederick Sioux Falls George Logan Anna Burington Spencer Charles Battershell George Wiegman Lena Vaughn Rolfe Wiegman Pla-Mar Club A. L. Jones John Oleson W. Waldron Chevrolet DIA Rolfe Auto CO Rolfe, Iowa
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