Six Man Football Gains Prominence In Rolfe
The Rolfe school promotes six-man football with Ralph Smith directing. Scheduled games include Fonda on Sept 19 and Oct 27, Laurens Oct 10, Havelock Oct 20, Bode Oct 31, and Pocahontas Nov 7. The game favors speed, open play, and players eligible to pass, aiding preparation for eleven-man teams.
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Sport News
Ralph Smith
Fonda
Laurens
Havelock
Bode
Pocahontas
Gerald Thompson
New School Bus Aids Student Transport Increases
The district purchased a Superior model bus on a Chevrolet chassis to serve Sunlus activities and student transport. Bill Brinkman will provide rides from Sutarfield and Lake townships for 6l0 per week each, with about 25 students and growing. The bus seats 36 and features safety equipment. the football team will use it for a trip to Manson on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At &Rich
Sunlus Activites
Bill Brinkman
Sutarfield
Lake Townships
Bes
Manson Frild
Jeanette Hauek
Latin Classes Hold Freshman Sophomore Picnic
Freshmen and sophomore Latin classes hosted an initiation picnic in the city park Friday afternoon. Students gathered for informal games and fellowship amid warm weather, enjoying outdoor activities and socializing with classmates.
Reunion at Whitney Home Brings Wide Family Distance Ties
Plover hosts a weekend family reunion at Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Whitney's residence with a Sunday picnic. Relatives travel from Dry Ridge Kentucky Le Mars Iowa Gluck Minnesota Maynard Minnesota Granite Falls Minnesota Maametsburg Iowa and other towns. Local friends also gather for a lively event with former residents and church group activities noted. A congregational meeting at the Presbyterian church is planned for September 25 to select a pastor and review church funds.
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Whitney
Oscar Whitney
Adam O’niel
Wayne
Hazel O'Neill
Dry Ridge
Julius Kruse
le Mars
Charles Sietam
Karl
Waverly
E. Harney
Betty
Gluck
Minn
Presbyterian Church
Cheer Leaders Crowned in Friday Ceremony
Patsy Hurley and Virgil Shelgren were crowned cheer leaders in an impressive Friday morning ceremony. They will assist Marie White, former years cheer leader, and were presented by Beryl White and Patty Jeffries who represented pep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Hurley
Virgil Shelgren
Marie White
Robert Obrecht
Beryl White
Patty Jeffries
Pep
Patsy
Virgil
Beryl
Lorene George
Wedding Wishes Reach Groom After Trip
Congratulations and best wishes as the couple begins married life with hopes to meet the groom upon return from the wedding trip.
Chance to Join Local Historical Society
Powhatan branch invites families to join Saturday afternoon at the Vover Lumber Co office from 2 to 3. A committee will enroll members at 50 cents per family and supply blanks for family histories. Ferguson Wright nuptials: Elizabeth Ferguson and FE Ray Wright wed in Kansas City Tuesday. They plan California trip and home in Des Moines where Wright runs Dr Vepper bottling works.
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Powhatan Branch
Pouahontas County Historical Society
Vover Lumber Ca
Ferguson-Wright
Elizabeth Ferguson
Plover
Ray Wright
Des Moines
Kansas City
California
Fred Forsythe
Russell
Freddie
West Bend
Roy Forsythe
Curtis Jones
Susan
J. RB. Me. Intire
Rolfe
Arline Meredith
J. W. Meredith
Norma Ferruson
Beatrice Bruner
Richard DuBois
Ames
Town State College
Min
W. W. Bruner
Mark Guess
J. M. Bush
C. L. Gunderson
Delano
L. E. Garlock
Eddie Fokken
Albert City
Flel Broadwell
Edward Garrock
Phayne Heath
Harry Garlock
Town City
Wayne Arnold
Llerig
Alvin Enge
Austin Espe
Harlan Espe
Kanawha
Thomas Johnson
Clarion
Donald Baker
Glenn
Belmond
Inge
Casey
Warren Heathman
Marlys Kay
G. A
G. A. Iverson Home. Mrs. Fannie McIntire, Mrs. Russell McIntire
Billy
James Anderson
Corwith
Jerry Gehrt
Thomas van de Car
Jimmie Anderson
Herbert Jones
Louis Jones
Gilmore City
Hazel Christensen Thomson
M. EB
M. J. Helvig
Lloyd Fultz
Art Langfitt
Indianola
Stanley Richey
Grocers
Helen Gilchrist
Stebbins
Mason City
Marie Mammon
Dorothy Miller
Miss Swanson
Ayrshire
G. L. Sanders
Town Girls’ High School Athletic Union
Marvin Stoufe
Dorothy
Hene
Clarence Srouse
Dick Bush
Rockwell City
Schroeder
Mallard High Opens Baseball Season With Victory
The Mallard high school boys won the season opener on the new athletic field Tuesday afternoon. Coach Frank Marcus is new and still getting acquainted with the team as he tests their ability.
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Mallard High School
Frank Marcus
Card Of Thanks And Community News From Sterling Area
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and infant loss. Names families from Sterling, Rolfe, Des Moines, Ames and West Bend, plus local moves, visits, and a clay county fair attendance. Local social notes include travels and patient recovery updates from area residents.
Local Social Roundup From Kana to Gilmore City
Community notes list visits and calls across towns including Kana, Clarion, Rolfe, Spencer, Gilmore City, and Mason City. Residents such as Mrs. Harlan Espe, the Inge family, the Johnsons, the Bakers, and many others attend gatherings, showers, and family visits.
Notice of Expiration for Rolfe Iowa Real Estate Sale
Notice to Marie Ann Richmond and Pat Wood that the Northwest and Southwest quarters of Block Sixteen in the Third Addition to Rolfe Iowa were sold for 1935 taxes on December 7 1936. The sale certificate is now owned by Fred Witt. Redemption ends ninety days after service. a treasurer's deed will be issued if not redeemed. Dated September 12 1939. Attorney J H Brinkman.
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Marie Ann Richmond
Pat Wood
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Fred Witt
J. H. Brinkman
CCC Conquers 70 Year Blaze Near Gillette Wyoming
Wyoming CCC crews battle underground coal fires in the Little Thunder basin near Gillette. In six years they smothered vents and filled fissures with dirt to starve fires of air while trained miners supervise. Officials say progress is definite though total subdual remains uncertain.
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Gillette
Wyo
Wyoming
R. L. Allport
Billings
Mont
Allport
Gadget Records Jerky Starts to Warn Drivers
Cleveland officials demo a new “jerk recorder” gadget that diagrams jerky starts or stops and emits a Bronx cheer. A pendulum and two dials measure the violence of a start or stop to promote smoother handling and traffic safety.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Automobile Club
Burton W. Marsh
American Automobile Association
Rio Grande Farmers Test European Legume Crop
Fifteen Rio Grande valley farmers are testing fenugreek a legume from the clover family to gauge its suitability as a building crop in the Southwest. The crop is grown in Europe and northern Africa and has yielded up to 18 tons of green fertilizer per acre in California while adding nitrogen benefits.
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Rio Grande
EL Paso
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Southwest
Europe
Africa
California
More Jitterbugs Pay Out Than Boxers in Ring
Hartford actuaries report dance floor injuries exceed boxing ring injuries by a six to one ratio. Last year the insurance company paid claims on 34 528 accidents across all types with jitterbugs suffering dislocations sprains broken legs and other hurts far more often than boxers.
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Hartford
Conn
Methodist Ladies' Aid Meets in Church Basement
Bradgate News notes the Methodist Ladies' Aid gathered in the church basement on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ted Woodruf and Mrs. Ernie Burr hosting. A candle lighting ceremony honored members aged 60 and over.
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Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Ted Woodruf
Ernie Burr
Miss Fisher
Fort Dodge Hospital
Allen Sinclair
Charles Ham
Elvan Fae
Billie Dayton
Ted Underberg
John Johnson
Bode
Glen Nelson
Spear House
T. S. Clark
Starlodge
Rolfe
Chris Sorenson
Martin Sorenson
Callendar
John Schriber
Humboldt
Harold Williams
Hum
Local Social Notes Brighten Gilmore City Area
Visitors and family gatherings noted across the community. Attendees include Hovey family of Dakota City and many others visiting Gilmore City and surrounding towns. Benign updates cover sick lists births and local events with a list of names and places.
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Donald Sinek
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Sterling
Jean Ann
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CCC
Bradgate News
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Margaret Laning
Gladys Sinclair
Chet Alberts
Estherville
Bela Bullard
Michigan
Bullard
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Lora Dayton
Earl Dayton
Rebekah Lodge
Burt
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John Kenyon
Mickneville
Oregon
Columbian Steel Tank GO
Thompson Bros
Rolfe, Iowa
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W. W. Wheeler
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Rolfe, IA
Davenport
Library Table
Monarch
Clarence Jensen
Henry Kober
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