Baby Thomas Garland Smith Born in Rolfe
A baby boy named Thomas Garland Smith arrived Monday to join his parents Mr and Mrs George Smith on rural Rolfe. He weighed seven pounds two ounces at birth on September 10, 1970 and has a sister Tami aged 1. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Smith of Rolfe and Mr and Mrs Louie Krischel of Havelock with great grandparents Mrs Bertha Smith of Pocahontas and Harold Auten of Marathon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Garland
Garland Smith
Rolfe
Tami
George Smith
Louie Krischel
Havelock
Bertha Smith
Pocahontas
Harold Auten
Marathon
Community notices and club events September gatherings
A list of local events includes a bridal shower for Mrs. John Kennedy at St. Margaret's parish hall on September 26, Pink Ladies tea towel project, Golf Club Auxiliary potluck September 28, Craft Club ceramics night September 28 in the Library basement, and a Social Security representative visit at the Pocahontas Courthouse on September 29 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kennedy
Diane Sinek
St. Margaret’s Parish Hall
Golf Club Aux
Golf Club
Social Security
Pocahontas
Thanks and condolences from local readers in notices
A collection of thanks notes from residents expressing gratitude for hospital visits cards flowers meals and support during illness after hospital stays and following bereavements. Names include Mrs Guy Eccles Jr Mrs Eldon Sennett Alice Bierstedt Marion Ham and families with thanks to Rev Brase Johnson Bintz and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Eccles, Jr
Pocahontas Community Hospital
Rev
Brase
Alice Bierstedt
Johnson
Bintz
U.P.W
Vf.w
Family thanks for support after death of Louis Wilson
The family of Louis Wilson expresses deep gratitude for expressions of sympathy and support after his death. They thank Zelma Peterson Vern Jarvis Harley Peterson and Willard Peterson for visits and prayers, Rev. Johnson for comfort, the Presbyterian Church ladies for dinner, and the Friendly Circle Progressive and Home Study Clubs for lunch post service.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
God
Zelma Peterson
Vern Jarvis
Harley Peterson
Willard Peterson
Rev. Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Louis Wilson
Between Bank and Post Office ROLFE PHONE 848-3843
Between Bank and Post Office Rolfe advertises contact at 848-3843 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
N A
Jim
Wilson Farm Management Real Estate Insurance
Rolfe, Ia
Local Hospital Updates on Patients and Discharges
Brent Hilton left Bethesda General Hospital Monday after knee surgery the previous Wednesday. Mrs. Don Sanding remains at St. Joseph's Hospital in Sioux City in traction for a pinched nerve. Mrs. Nellie Shriner is at Bethesda General Hospital receiving treatment for a fractured hip from a fall at Sunset Hill Manor. Perry Peterson was admitted Tuesday to Humboldt Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent Hilton
Bethesda General Hospital
Don Sanding
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sioux City
Nellie Shriner
Sunset Hill Manor
Perry Peterson
Humboldt Hospital
Garfield Hustlers Meet News Note
The Garfield Hustlers met for a brief gathering to discuss upcoming activities and plan their schedule. Members shared updates on projects and confirmed dates for the next meeting.
4-H Club Meeting Notes at Vainreb Home
July 1 meeting at the home of David and Kevin Vainreb with fifteen members and two guests. Kevin Vainreb spoke on Bones Can Help Buy Meat. Dave Stearns reported from the State Conference. Laurie Brinkman joined to compare meetings in procedure and business. Recess led by Joe Shimon, pledges by Dan ODonnell. Next meeting Sept 2 at Doug Christensen’s. calendars discussed to raise funds. Doug Christensen spoke on School Lunches. Methods to recruit new members discussed. Dave Guderian led recreation. Larry Nelson led pledges to the flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Kevin Vainreb
Dave Stearns
Pocahontas
Laurie Brinkman
Joe Shimon
Dan O’donnell
Doug Christensen
Dave Guderian
Larry Nelson
Rites Held For Harvy Ham Dies At 83 In Rolfe
John Witt reports on the rites for Harvy Ham born September 20 1886 in Rolfe who died September 17 1970 after a long illness at Pocahontas Community Hospital He married Goldie Firkins in 1907 and they had one daughter Leota The Hams lived and farmed in Rolfe Plover and Midland before retiring to Rolfe Ham active in the Rolfe Presbyterian Church and local affairs He is survived by Goldie Leota Hough Jolene Hauswirth two great grandchildren and one sister Ethel Carlson He was predeceased by his parents a sister and a brother.
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Mera Marion Ham
Harry
Maria Ham
Midland
S. Oak
Iowa
Rolfe
Plover
Ham
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Plover Telephone Co
Goldie
J. R
Leota) Hough
Dean Hough
Louisville, Ky
Jack
Jolene) Hauswirth
K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base
Michigan
Local couple attends Marshalltown wedding on Saturday
Dr and Mrs L W Feldman attended the wedding of Randy Howard and Mary Whitehill in Marshalltown Saturday afternoon. En route home the Feldman...
Families Gather For Weekend Visits And Birthdays
In Ames Dr R E Feldman was called by his brother. Guests in Mrs Dorothy Schott’s home included Mr and Mrs Bob Schott and family of Orange City Dwayne Schott of Sioux City and the Elden Miller family of Gilmore City. They celebrated birthdays for Mrs Schott and her granddaughter Carolyn Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mans
R. E. Feldman
Ames
Dorothy Schott
Bob Schott
Orange City
Dwayne Schott
Sioux City
Elden Miller
Gilmore City
Carolyn Miller
Abe DeVaul
John
Des Moines
Flossie DeVaul
George Beckord
Estes Park
Cole
Herman Westberg
Beckords
Max Greenberg
Clarmont
N. Hamp
G. G. Butler
Eddie Aden
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Thomas Garland Smith
Craft Club
Marion Ham
Goldie Ham
J. RB
Bill) Hough
Jack Hauswirth
Trovacay Merete Velding Fom
Ideale Inet
Islte
Des Boner
Issene
Morrell Smoked
Shank
Farm Best
Loin End
Tbs
Gooch
Jerry
Pillsbury
Perfex
Spic & Span
Red Jonathan
Sea Pak
Haddock
Birds E Dork
Birds Eye
Pocahontas County
J Ferry
Rolf E
Tokay
Shop Rolfe
Business & Professional
Charles A. Gunderson
James W. Hudson
Investors Diversified Services, Inc
Emmett C. Mosbach
N. Harrison
Laurens
James Slattery
M.D
W. J. Morrison
D. O
West Bend
Office & Res
Gene Hughes
Kurt J, Sunner
Steve
Alan Ripperger
John Witt
D. W. Duitscher
R. B. Ranney
E. P. Hansen
Thurs
Humboldt
Joseph Schoofs
Optometrist
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