Recent Bride Honored at Shower in Central States Area
A bridal shower for Mrs. Donald Cleal was held Friday evening at the Central States Electric company building. Hostesses included Mesdames Kerns, Boos, Nelson, Hansen, and others from West Bend. Activities featured a guessing contest and a questionnaire, followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Cleal
Central States Electric Company
Mesdames
B. A. Kerns
Fred Kerns
Otis Cook
J. A. Hansen
Chester Hansen
H. D. Brinkman
John Kauffman
Arthur Ader
Leroy Nelson
Myron Boos
West Bend
Boos
Pocahontas County Adopts Farm Loan Support Resolution
At a September 17 1940 meeting in Pocahontas Iowa the Pocahontas County AAA cooperators adopt a resolution urging renewal of the federal farm program commodity loan authority. The resolution notes the loans are essential and renewal by Congress hinges on support from Iowa farmers and small town business people and their peers in other corn belt states. Regulations indicate the charter expires June 30 1941 unless renewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Wallace
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
AAA
Congress
Iowa
Coal car shortage prompts shift to larger units
The report notes limited availability of small coal cars and government restrictions on hauling munition materials, signaling a move to rely on big coal cars. It mentions a car of Arkansas Spotless on track and Bonny Blue slated for late next week, and urges customers to forecast needs further ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Iowa Unv Team Stronger at Every Position
Dr Eddie Anderson reports Iowa football gains after two weeks of drill with veterans filling most roles while fast developing replacements shape the bench. The early No 1 lineup features Petit and Maher ends Enich and Walker tackles Tollefson and Snider guards Andruska center Couppee quarterback Couppee left half Stauss right half Gallagher fullback Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Eddie Anderson
Iowa
Ken Petit
Jack Maher
Mike Enich
Jim Walker
Charles Tollefson
Herman Snider
Bruno Andruska
al Couppee
Bill Stauss
Bill Gallagher
Ray Murphy
Petit
Enich
Walker
Snider
Tollefson
Couppee
Iron Men
Methodist Church Schedule And Missionary Unit Meeting
Pastor E J Plummer announces Sunday school 10 a m Ipworth League 6 30 p m no morning service due to conference week Conference starts Tuesday and runs through Sunday Missionary division meets Wednesday Oct 2 at the church for a one o clock luncheon This is the last chance to receive charter membership cards for the Woman's Division of Christian Service Appreciation is extended to the community for kindness and help during the past year with wishes for a loyal new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
E. J. Plummer
Ipworth
Woman's Division of Christian Service
Presbyterian Church Notices and Schedule
Morning worship at 10:00 with Sunday school at 11:10. Choir practice Thursday at 7:80. Christian Endeavor meets Wednesday October 2 at 7:30 with Rollin Ives speaking on Remembering the Sabbath Day. Social hour and refreshments afterward. Pastor Schneck and two others named to attend Fort Dodge Presbytery fall meeting at Barnum September 25 and 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. F. Schneck
Christian Endeavor
Rollin Ives
Rev. Schneck
J. T. Grant
J. Brinkman
Fort Dodge
Barnum
Trinity Lutheran Builds Joyful Sabbath Theme Service
Pastor J. O. Wangberg leads Sunday morning worship on What Joy Does the Sabbath Day Bring Us based on Luke 13 10 17. Junior Luther League meets evening. Catechism class Saturday 1 30 p m at the church. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Telmer Sime Wednesday Oct 7. All welcome who have no church affiliation. Safe ways are happy ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wangberg
Junior Luther League
Ladies’ Aid Society
Telmer Sime
Des Moines Girl Accepts Position at Meredith Publishing
Miss Gladys Emery, a Des Moines native and Plover high school graduate, recently accepted a position in the Meredith Publishing company office in Des Moines after study at the American Institute of Business. She completed excellent work while at A I B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Emery
American Institute of Business
Good Will truck to visit Rolfe in October
The Good Will truck will be in Rolfe during the first week of October. Residents may leave items for pickup on the front porch of the Methodist parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Doctor R B Ranney Takes Charge Of Local Dentistry Office
Notice states ill health prevents work for a time and announces Dr. R B Ranney of Marshalltown will operate the office. Ranney is Iowa State University 1938 graduate with U S Public Health Service experience and five months with Dr Good. Also notes Rev Carl Brown, Braddyville, recently retired after 51 years of ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B., Ranney
State University of Iowa
U. S. Public Health Service
Good
Marshalltown
T. D. Jones
Carl Brown
Braddyville
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E. P. Lomen
A. L. D. Club
Grant Poli
Alexander Hamilton
David Leth
Lena Vaughn
Methodist Aid
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Lucille White
Carla Bixter
Claribel Michalek
Joan Bixler
Circle 3
J. F. Nelson
Fred Nelson
James Jensen
M. R. Soth
Marian Heald
Beverly Grant
Rolfe High School
Ames
Sorosis
Helen Murphy
Old State Savings Bank
W. L. Stanley
Lutheran Aid
Hoveland
Trinity Lutheran Ladies‘ Aid Society
Richard Hoveland
Evelyn Thompson
Olive Ryen
Dora Simonson
Luther Thompson
Frigaard
Sime
Clara Everson
Roy Simonson
Wangberg
Telmer Lime Home
Ronita Philp
Bonita Philp
Ralph Philp
Melvin Kirchner
Bonita
Leslie
Bobby
Ilene
Delores Schonberger
Liberty Grethen
Geo. Kirchner
Betty
Gene
Alva Buck
Roy Gaskill
Carrel
Plover
Jack Hoffert
Ware
F. E. Grant
American Home Study Club
L. A. Hansen
R. C. Grant
E. C. Hoard
L. Davidson
U. S. Weather Bureau
Grant Pollock
C. L. Gunderson
Duncan Grant
Laurens
City Park
Webb’s Drug Store
J. J. Grant& Son
Iowa Univ
Arrow Adley
Junior Dean
Hag Zuma Stoker
Henry We
Gaard
Frank J. Shimon
Rolfe School Distiy I. Boyce, Rolfe
B. A. Peterson
Everett Ry
Hampshire
de Wolf
L. D. Smith
North Royal 400
Dick Smith
Virgil M. Hay
Priscilla Hancher
W. R. Ritchie & Sy
Auctioneers Marathon
Dexter Washing Machine
Dexter
Briggs & Stratton
John Deere
BROS
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