Laurens Area Notes and Social Roundup
Laurens and surrounding towns feature illness visits and trips to Rippey and Pocahontas. Local residents attend meetings of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Kill Kare Klub, while others visit family, shop, or attend church events. A hospital update covers Allen Furnerson’s recovery after an appendectomy and multiple social gatherings are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J . Henry
Laurens
P. Hunter
John
Rolfe
Pplon Ladies’ Auxiliary
J. H. Eno
Eldon
Melvin Buck
Rippey
Ted Cunningham
Humboldt
Henry Buckish
Doris Jacobson
New Deal
Ray Grover
Pocahontas
Henry Buck
Eldon Buck
Geraldo
Meritt Brazier
Pearl Mick
Pocaintas
Arnold Buck
Wayne Hendrick
Maurice Pike
Blue Earth
Minn
Auto Crash at Havelock Injures Several After Dance
An east town collision at the S. H. Gill corner near Mallard involved Louis Duis and James Fillonke with multiple injuries. Cars damaged. taken for repairs. Victims treated by Dr. Taggart. No stop sign yet. officials request state action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Gill
Louis Duis
Mallard
James Fillonke
Palmer
Pocahontas
Duis
Stub Hansen
James Gilchrist
Glenn Gulbarson
W. B. Taggart
3:30 A M Straw Fire Near Washington Cemetery
Residents near Washington cemetery were awakened at 3 30 Sunday by a call for help from the Gail Ives farm north of the cemetery. A man asleep under his car caused the straw to ignite when exhaust heat set fire to the straw. Neighbors used hand pumps and extinguishers to control the blaze and burned his hands while freeing the straw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Cemetery
Gail Ives
Havelock PTA hosts large meeting with varied entertainment
The Havelock Parent Teacher Club held a well attended gym program Monday, opening with remarks by Mrs. Harold Wright and a treasurer report. The event featured songs, dances, and humorous contests, followed by a social in the dining room. Robert Jolliffe sold his champion Angus calf after the Sioux City beef show for over $189.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock
Harold Wright
Emory Johnson
Olive Waters
W. C. Nystuen
John Owan
W. A. Bachman
A. R. Hesla
Peaceful Valley
Gladys
Dorothy Reimer
C. S. Barth
C. Barth
Craig Barth
Robert Jolliffe
Here
Sioux City
Cattle Killed as Freight Strikes C N W Track Near Havelock
A westbound C N W freight hit cattle owned by Fred Maroescheck Wednesday evening, killing two and injuring three. Poor fencing along the right of way prompted repeated repair requests. An adjuster was sent to settle the loss. Other notes include local visits and travels of residents Mrs Marjorie Barth Miss Lavera Grover and Dr and Mrs Madison among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Milum
Palo Alto
Emmetsbore
Charles, Hilger
Havelock Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Eva Walter
Indianola
S. T. ‘“Mason
Dale Glascock
Donald Dale
Danbury
B. C
Boysen
Dale Williams
Sioux Rapids
B. C. Cole
Harold Haysworth
Carl Gill
Terris
Charles Hilger
Lester Leonard
Rochelle
Ill
Will Fowler
Luther Miller
Clarke and
Lawrence
Titonia
Joyce Hopkins
Fort Dodge
S. H. Gill
Jess Boysen
Patricia
Sheldon
Harry Herscher
Minneapolis
Martin Gehrt
Farnhamville
Pete Smith
Sherm Goodell
Humboldt
Hattie Netman
Morristown
Minn
J. C. Barth
Hoot Gibson
Rainbow Trail
Will Nowack
Northwestern Railroad
Frank Ralle
Ralle
Carrie Henningsen
Fred Maroescheck
Marjorie Barth
Harcourt
George Madison
Isaac Gruver
Welcome
G. A
H. D
R. E. Gruver
Madison
Spokane
Wash
Will Hilton
Maryville
Lawrence Gibbs
R. F E. Gruver
Will Gist
Gilmore City
George
Henry Buck
Lavera Grover
Emmetsburg
Laurens
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings Continued List of Members
A section of Pocahontas County Board Proceedings lists numerous names of attendees and associated locales including Havelock and Laurens. The roster features individuals such as John J. Kemmer J. Hudek John J. Kopriva Donna Peters and Elizabeth E. Eral among others. The long roll includes several families and local residents reflecting a formal meeting record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Kemmer
J. J. Hudek
John J. Kopriva
Donna Peters
T. J. Quinlan
Elizabeth E. Eral
Louis L. Kopriva
A. W. Vosika
Philomena Sheker
Frank Stejskal
Fred Machian
William P. Kennedy
Alice Kopriva
Havelock
Sherman C. E. Speer
M. P. Krischel
Gesina Schabecker
J. W
List of Des Moines Area Residents and Associates
A long roster of Des Moines and surrounding area names appears, listing individuals across multiple towns including Des Moines, Powhatan, Mallard, Bratgate, and Havelock. The document may reflect membership, attendees, or contributors to a local event or record, with numerous personal names and partial addresses.
Community Names Listed in Local Obituary Notice
A local obituary notice lists residents including Alma Runneberg Samuel Rigby G J Peterson Carl H Lindvall Ella Peterson H B Hansen Martha Ralle Bertha F Smith Jacob Hansen E A Peterson Bernice I Hopkins F O Oleson and John A as part of the community’s remembered.
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Cliff Wickey
J. C. Brogotti
Mors Jacobson
Ma- City
Bert
W. B. McTaggart
Jers
Thomas McTaggart
Co. Nebl
St Sioux Rapids
C. C. Cole
Lonel Halder
Pocatas
Halder
Raymond
John Brazier
Paullina
Donald Jacobson
Harry Ohrtmann
Ben Evy
Turday
Howard
S. D
Fred Willoughbough
Rapid
Haysworth
Main Ret
Gibson
Ale Stover
Skelly
Ben Eby
Florence Ohrtmann
Jumwa
Harry Ottmann
Rapid City
Eby
Guy
Guy Vote
Hazel Johnnie
Pocaotas
Ebys
Ralph Walser
Manson
Kill Kare Klub
Lee Glenn
Mrs. Glenn
Pocahontaster
Glenn
Ray Gruver
Ottumwa
Ben Ebey
G. A. Gruver
Pearl M. Mick
PENG
Henry Edge
Mit
Aets
Thomas Edge
Begue Cornwell
Ben Nom
Joe E
Hug’ Jean
Delbert Dog
Watson
Havelock Boy
Marshall Chas
Snow
B. C. Egertson
G. E. Gustafson
Esther
Arthur Carlson
Marcus Harold
Herman Peterson
Gust N. Peterson
Eric Blomgren
A. J. Carlson
Theresia Grund
B. F
Edna Weeks
George Halder
Loyal D. Newell
Anna
G. T. Shold
Adolf Bjorklund
Herman Carlson
Adelia Roberts
C. A. Wenell
C. J. Lofquist
Arthur W
Mike Schnetter
Frank Hudek
William J. Ryan
Bernhard
Tillie Forsberg
Anton Reis
Calvin Buffington
Margaret Schreyer
Louis Viktora
Frank
Louis Boyanov
Laurens, Marshall
Clarence Rubel
Edna M. Aschenbrenner
John Rodda
C. C. Lindsey
H. J
Minnie Lundblad
Ada M. Ekstam
Emma T. Anderson
A. Olson
Gust E. Moline Ware
Marshall R. H. Vial
Christina M. Reimers
Des Moines
C. L. Zeman
Amelia ‘Struthers
Liela Hewlett
Clarence Jensen
T. O. Thorson
Ernest Luth
Isabel Munson
Bessie M. Struthers
Louisa Williams
Ben Munson
J. A. Cordes
Arthur Vaughn
Chester C. Harris
Esther Carlton
P. W. Peterson
W. J. Sennett
Glenn H. Carpenter
Loren Pease
Irven
Agnes Reckard
E. C
W. L. Reese
Jos. Biederman
John Johnson
Oscar Snyder
Powhatan
H.F Kirchner
P. L. Strong Jr
W.S. DeWolf
John J. DeWall
Wm. Tiernan
Christine Nielson
S. S. Simonson
Violet Anderson Higgins
Clarence T. Shaveland
John Methe
Jos. Weishaar
Arthur M. Johnson
Elnora Thompson
0. C. Schleusener
Axel §. Carlson
Reamer H. Aden
Ray Seaman
Claria Strong
Martha E. Young
Harvey A. Minkler
Henry F. Webbink
Janet McFadden
George S. Henderson
O. A. Zeck
Earl Houck
Joseph Arnold
Wilbur Albee
Ernest Hanisch
J. A. Mehaffey
W. L. Wilson
Elmer S. Simonson
Roy L. Simonson
Harry Kinsley
Clayton E. Kauffman
Richard F. Buck
Marion Ham
Edward Christensen
Thos. R Jones
Louis Dirks
Louis N. Parradee
May Butler
Maude L. Hubbell
James Anderson
Frank Climpson
Cummins
Walter Reinhart
Belinda Runne
Company
Manufa
IFT
Newlon
R. G. Hunter, Rolfe
Plover
Iowa
Wednes
Sale
Minnesota
Acme
Deering
Janesville
Emerson
Blue Star
John Deere
Fuller & Johnson
Old
C. E. Doc’ Kauffman
C. E. Lindeman
Elwood Miller
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