News Of Interest From Arrow 1913 to 1933 Highlights
Chronology of local notes from Arrow includes peach shipments by Hakes Brothers of Laurens and a new town between Rolfe and Havelock, electric wiring for the First National Bank building, frost events on Sept 22 and 27, 1913 and 1928, marriages and births around Fort Dodge and surrounding towns, scores in Rolfe football, a Rolfe Fall Festival, and vandalism ending Pocahontas county heron rookery destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hakes Bros
Laurens
Colorado
Rolfe
Havelock
National Bank
Esther Harris
Kenneth Leist
Ottosen
St. Margaret’s Church
George
Billy) Hauck
Helene Crowe
Stroudsburg
J. W. Arnett
Davidson
Mr. Arnett
C. W. Coffin
Humboldt
Manson
Pocahontas County
Ed Whanel Farm
Manson Eleven Falls to Rolfe High Squad
Rolfe overcomes Manson 19 to 0 as the hosts enjoy a strong second half with touchdowns by Cornwell and Tutt. Taylor and Cox contribute key runs and a PAT, while Manson stalls after an early turnover as the game ends with Rolfe ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Rolfe High Squad
Page One
Tutt
Taylor
Cornwell
Rolfer
Rolfe
Richard Cox
New Paris Inventions and Market Trends Stir Interest
A Paris novelty necktie with bold initials appears among fashion trends. A seven ounce beer bottle price of five cents targets soft drink competition. Yale Institute of Human Relations experiments promise to lift living standards mentally and physically. Streamlined bird cages suit modern home furniture. A semi solid Produlac feed by product from whisky making debuts for poultry and cattle. An electric baby blanket adjusts automatically to nursery temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Yale Institute
Local Socials and School News Highlight Bradgate Week
Evelyn Bishop hosts seven at home dinner. Women meet for quilting at Henry Olson home. West Bend visitors at Mike Gehrt Progress club. P T A opens with Rhythm band and girls sextet. Dial telephone demo upcoming at school house. Fragin Wilson Players perform at I O O F hall. Community notices urge safety on roads and walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Bishop
Ellsworth
Moe
Sophie Sorenson
Gehrt
Henry Olson
Carl Kilbourne
West Bend
Mike Gehrt
Progress Club
Earl Dayton
Harper Daniels
Leo Fuller
Leonard Lindsey
Junior
Rolfe
Frank Tellier
Sharon
Sioux Rapids
Margaret Laning
Joe Stegge
Midnite’ Club
Dewey Laning
Miss Bukken
Emmetsburg
Richards
Ottosen
Fred Nelson
Noble Higby
Federated Clubs
Des Moines
Margaret Lanning
Delea Mae
Bruce
Allen Sinclair
Plover Community Notes Reflect Local Visits and Events
Mrs. T P Comer and others attended a cooking school at Pocahontas. Local residents hosted and visited in Humboldt Spencer Rolfe and West Bend. The Needle and Thread club schedules a meeting October 7 with Mrs. Floyd Struthers. Patricia Ann Christensen born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Christensen. Miss Margaret Struthers funeral attendees from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Comer
Henry Zeck
Harvey Henderson
John Otto
DuBois Jones
Dewayne Sease
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
William H. Hendricks
Graettinger
Harold Christensen
Patricia Ann
Margaret Struthers
Rolfe
George Heathman
William Hendricks
J. H. Pollock
George Rousch
Marion Ham
Gerald Foust
Allan Heathman
Ward VanAlstine
McFadzen
Local church groups and community travels in Pocahontas area
The Methodist Ladies Aid met in church parlors for devotions led by Mrs Lee Fisher and lunch served by Mrs Fred Grove Mrs Clarence Eppelsheimer and Mrs G E Page. Rev and Mrs Rothwell visited Pocahontas and nearby then Plover for calls. A missionary program followed a Presbyterian luncheon attended by Henry Lovig of Ottosen. Numerous locals visited relatives and attended events across Rolfe Plover Ames and Des Moines with gatherings, dinners and funerals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Lee’ Fisher
Poczhontas
Plover
Fannie McIntire
Rolfe
Curtis Jones
Gerald Foust
Oscar Whitney
Rothwell
Elizabeth Northrup
Norma Ferguson
W. H. Stoufe
Sioux City
Norma
Ames
Glen Horsman
Deg
Moines
Anna
R. E. Houck
George Arnold
Fort Dodge
B.D. Baker
Elton Baker
Mary Arnold
Marion Baker
Baby
B. D. Baker
Rochester
Minn
Robert Folden
Effingham
Kas
Hattie Anderson
Adla Peterson
Callender
Braginton
Glen Glasco
C.E. Miller
Meda Stowell
George Heathman
Faux
Dean Stowell
Jack
Mallard
Howard Stowell
Russell Stowell
Martin Smith
Ayrshire
Fred Stowell
Miss Winder
Curlew
J. D. Moodie
Paul Richter
Granville
Herbert Shelgren
Gilmore City
Helmer Kaiser
Earl Kerns
Mable Hoyt
Webster City
Elwood Garlock
Local Social and Travel Notes From Laurens Area
Mr and Mrs W H Buchanan and children moved to Laurens last week with Mr Buchanan employed as a checker at Hakes Produce Co A G Heathman and Eldo traveled to Fort Dodge Tuesday evening for a grain dealers meeting Mr and Mrs Frank Fitzgerald and Mrs Henry Fitzgerald of Fort Dodge visited Sunday at the A G Heathman home Mr and Mrs Merl Blue of Vincent were Sunday visitors of S T Grove Clyde Perrigo returned from Emmetsburg hospital last week recovering from an appendicitis operation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buchanan
Laurens
Buchanan
Hakes Produce Company
Checker
Blue
Vincent
S. T. Grove
Clyde Perrigo
Emmetsburg
Plover Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule
Pastor E Redmayne leads Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 and Epworth league at 7 p m with promotion Sunday observance next. The annual conference convenes at Sac City under Bishop Flint with services arranged and open to visitors until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Methodist Church
E. Redmayne
Epworth League
Sac City
Bishop Flint
Plover church announces services and events
Plover Presbyterian Church led by Minister W Rothwell preaches at 9 30 with Sunday school at 10 30. Worldwide communion and reception of members next Sunday at 9 30. The Willing Workers meet Thursday hosted by Mrs Louis Wilson and Mrs Mike Strong. Christian education conference at Fort Dodge church at 4 45 with fellowship dinner at 6. Young People rally for north and south halves of Fort Dodge presbytery at Rockwell City on Sunday Oct 9. Watch paper for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Presbyterian Church
W. Rothwell
Louis Wilson
Mike Strong
Allen Heathman
Christian Education Conference
Fort Dodge
Fort, Dodge Presbytery
Notice of Probate and Administratrix Appointment
In Pocahontas County Iowa a probate hearing is set for Henry Fitzgerald last will dated 1915 filed Oct 18 1938 at 2 00 PM at the Pocahontas district court to prove the will. Katherine Boozell clerk of district court. Ida Otto administratrix of Charles Otto estate notices indicate payment and claims procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
District Court
Said County
Pocahontas
Iowa
Katherine Boozell
District Court of
Pocahontas County
Charles Otto
Fiftieth Anniversary of Plover M E Church
The Plover M. E. Church marks its 50th anniversary on October 9, 1938. A special Sunday school session, a noon picnic dinner, and an afternoon remembrance service led by Rev. F. W. Ginn and Sen. Shaw of Pocahontas are planned along with readings from former pastors and members. Guests include long-time community residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover M
I. W. Ginn
F. W. Ginn
Shaw
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings Summary
Records show numerous payments and reimbursements from county funds including supplies from Fullerton Lumber Co, fuel from Standard Oil Co, and insurance from Employers Mutual Casualty Co. Personnel expenses list wages for E G Hudek and J T Grant, plus nursing and medical payments, with drainage and road fund items and engr estimates for road projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Wessels Howe
Fullerton Lumber Co
Standard Oil Co
Employers Mutual Casualty Co
Harold Davidson
WE Gower
R Donohoe
John Pascal
Victoria Trebben
Employers Mutual Casualty
C Kepler
W Gilchrist
Hubert Kapsch
G Hudek
Ed Winegarden
Ralph Stockwell
Walter Cook
H M Nielsen
Id Winegarden
J T Grant
Employers Mutual — Casualty Co
Employers Mutual Casualty Employers Mutual Casualty
Fred Jarvill
O P Malcolm
J R Clark
Fullerton ‘Lumber Co
Art
Ethelyn Pike
Nursin Henry Buck
Employers Mutual
Fitzgerald -Briardale
Lakin
Elkins
Mdse
Moise Hammes
Pocahontag
Plover Lumber Co
Fullerton Lumber ,Co
Adjet
Ing —Walsh
M Heflin
Carl’s
Mds
Andersen
H G Peterson
Woodin’s
Guy Smith
Fort Dodge Creamery
Dorothy McCormick
T D. Jones
E.& R Dairy
Capitola Colby
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Arrow
Cecil Cumming
Fae McEwen
War Department
Marie Murray
John J. Starbeck
Emporia
Kangag
Christena Berner
H. C. Barnes
Iona Gadd
Earl Bausserman
Leon Sinek
Fred Maassen
Will Howland
Frances Quigley
Gus Perigal
Bradgate News
Ida Otto
Sae
Geery
Rena ‘Hervice
Tireg
Tory
Isra
Inegarden
Channon of
Weds
Fuerton. Lumber Co
Eas
W. J
D Rayman
Labor
Peter Wiese
Supply Co
A J © Mordan
Ween
J. Carlson
Wena
Edgar Gahm
J M Fraser
JC Gilchrist
Thos C Gannon
James Filloon
Laboree
R D Farlow
John Hess
John Moon
Jim Snow
Wee
W A Reynolds
Vern Coon
Fred E McKim
Wee Nee
Rudy Knierim
Morris Pike
Tom Wiley
J Worth
R Wiemers
Ed Forey
Labor Eeneraranny
John Hartnett
Martin O’brien
W E Boles
Myrle Strohbehn
Wee -Ee
Verl Horton
Ray Boyd
Frank Hoffman
Paul Snook
Bill Scott
L G Schonberger
Aa Robert. Sell
Hugh Huston
Harry Eaton
Chas Montandon
Laborim
A Carlson
AW Fyfe
Joe Carey
Matt Fitzgerald
Hans Nielsen
Hang Smith
EF Griffin
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