Promotion Club Hears Rev Bassett on Mexican Life
At the Rolfe Promotion Club meeting Rev H A Bassett spoke on Mexico. He described Mexican history and progress, urging respect for Mexicans and noting gains by common people. L R Davidson to preside next. town interest urged attendance. The Wamners Union Local postponed its meeting to April 8 with a planned program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promotion Club
Rev. Bassett
Rolfe Promoton Club
Ladiesissionary Society
Presbyteran
Menolks
Andy Hikenberry
J. Gundersen
J. Q. Wangberg
Cr. W. Siefkin
Minute Men
H. A. Bassett
Mexico
Bassett
Havn
L. R. Davidson
Eivery Townsman
Rolfe
Rolfe Community Calendar Of Meetings And Events
A list of local meetings and events from April including Rolfe Woman's Club private home gathering on April 5 and various club and church activities through April 29. Notable items include Trinity Lutheran Catechism on April 6, posthumous sale for Harry Wegele, and Easter Sunday services on April 21.
The Arrow Appeals for Back Subscriptions
The Arrow urges readers to pay overdue subscriptions or arrange continuation. It warns that unpaid accounts will stop home delivery and personal visits, noting the paper must protect its delivery privilege and save on costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow Force
Arrow
Deficiency Judgment Law Fails to Pass Senate in Iowa
The anti-deficiency judgment bill cleared the Iowa House almost unanimously but failed in the Senate Monday by one vote. Senator Shaw voted against the measure, suggesting Pocahontas county believes the law could hurt the state’s credit. Federal land bank lenders had warned the law might block loans in Iowa, a key borrowing source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa House of Representatives
Senate
Shaw
Pocahontas County
Federal Land Bank
Towa
A Real Revival Emerges From Winter Evangelistic Efforts
Rev. T. S. Bassett led an eight day revival from March 24 to 31 with his brother Rev H A Bassett preaching. Dr Bassett, a lifelong missionary, proved an evangelist whose sermons quickened religious life and drew growing interest culminating in Victory Day. He spoke 17 times including to Sunday school Epworth League high schools and a Promotion Club luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Bassett
H. A. Bassett
Dr. Bassett
Bassett
Epworth League
Rolfe
Promotion Club
Josie Biederman Weds Al Smillie In Canton Ceremony
Miss Josie Biederman daughter of Mr and Mrs Jos Biederman of Rolfe marries Al M Smillie news editor of The Spencer Reporter The wedding occurred at Canton South Dakota on March 16 1935 Mrs Smillie grew up in the community trained as a nurse and practiced locally He is a Spencer native son of Dr B A Smillie and a graduate of the University of Missouri journalism school The couple will reside in Spencer with congratulations from Pocahontas County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Biederman
Jos. Biederman
Rolfe
al M. Smillie
Spencer Reporter
Spencer
Canton
S. D
B. A. Smillie
Gilmore City
Pocahontas Record-Democrat
Walter Williams
Lawson Divorced at Pocahontas in Uncontested Bidding
Dr. H. C. Lawson of Omaha had been in Rolfe to settle business matters and improve his health. A divorce granted Tuesday at Pocahontas to Mrs. Lawson on the grounds of incompatibility was uncontested with no hard feelings. Dr. Lawson plans to practice in Omaha and thanks Rolfe for kindness during residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Lawson
Omaha
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Lawson
Farm Debt Advisory Committee Meeting Time Change
Pocahontas County Farm Debt Advisory Committee changes the next two meeting times from 1:30 p m to 7:00 p m The committee meets on Thursdays in Pocahontas County officials announced the schedule adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Work on New Well for Rolfe Began This Week
The FERA relief program let the contract for a new gravel packed water well in Rolfe. Thorp Well Co. started operations after weather delays, with Supt. Atchinson directing and local helpers on site near the McIntire property by the water tower. A 20 inch hole will receive a rust free cement capped pipe and a gravel filter to ensure long lasting supply. The geologist reports a lake under Rolfe at 40 feet of sand and predicts ample water for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fera Department
National Government Relief Program
Rolfe
Thorp Well Co
McIntires
Supt
Atchinson
Thorp Co
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Holds Fine Meeting
The Garfield Township Farm Bureau unit met at the Ives home with 80 attendees. Activities included 4-H reports by Miriam Ives and Richard Hosier, a Home Project report, school program numbers, a Brookings Institute discussion led by Norman Noland, and a resignation notice for county agent C. R. Sowers. A lunch followed and plans for the next meeting on April 25 were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
M. N. Ives
Miriam Ives
J. O. Homier
A. A. Brinkman
Winnifred Brinkman
Richard Hosier
Jaski. DeWolf
Earl Chambers
Maybelle Ryen
Darlene Cox
Frances Chambers
Virgil Ricklefs
Mary Isabelle Chambers
Norman Norland
Laurens
Eine Locke
Thos. Diggs
Brookings Institute
Brinkman
C. R. Sowers
Des Moines
B. W. Lodwick
Bowers
Garfield Township
H. F. Olerich
A. H. Christensen
M. W. Ives
Geo. Christensen
Helmer Kaiser
Paul Trexel
H. D. Brinkman
Walter Heald
Rolfe Local News Items Overview
Rolfe stores began staying open Wednesday evenings this week. Fred Witt was in Windom Minnesota yesterday tending farming interests. Booster Day continues until further notice and invites Rolfe residents to Saturday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Fred Witt
Windom
Minn
The
Presbyterian Excelsior Society
H. F. Olerich
Olerich
Guy Graham
Pioneer
Yvonne
Frances Shimer School For
Mr. Carroll
T. S. Bassett
Marie Harriger
Anne Fisher
Epworth
Pocahontas
Henry Singleton
Havelock
Jack Carlson
Emmetsburg
Robert Cook
Rob Roy
Walter Cook
W. H. Strickler
Chet Elberts
Fay
Howard Lencox
Orion Register
Dunnell
Fred Bollard
Fort Dodge
C. J. Club Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The C. J. Club marked its 20th year with a Monday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. John Gundersons. A 7 pm potluck opened the evening led by Mrs. Maude Ives and others, followed by a program including poems by Edgar A. Guest and Abbie Graham, a playlet The Doctor's Dilemma, and performances by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Club
John Gunderson
Maude Ives
Earl Fisher
Glyde Brinkman
Casper Grant
Guy Smith
Clarence F. Boyce
Loren Pease
Edgar A. Guest
Abbie Graham
Dr. Waterrnozzle
It. Vaughn
Arthur Vaughn
EK. Vaughn
C. EK. Grant
Fred Smith
Seniors Pick Short 36 for Class Play
Deauette Maasdam returns to school after three weeks absent due to illness. The 1995 senior class selects Short 36 by Myrtle Giard Elsey for their play with cast members Raphael Weishaar Nels Truelsen Ellis Struthers Louise Vaughn Marie McKinnon Alice Marine Irene Bendixen Sylvia Boyd Evelyn Hovland Nema Weaver and two juniors Bruce Sanden and Dale Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Giard Elsey
Raphael Weishaar
Nels Truelsen
Ellis Struthers
Louise Vaughn
Marie McKinnon
Alice Marine
Irene Bendixen
Sylvia Boyd
Evelyn Hovland
Nema Weaver
Bruce Sanden
Dale Spencer
Ship Ahoy operetta delight at two recent audiences
The musical comedy Ship Ahoy presented on Thursday and Friday evenings drew praise for the crew of the S S Bel Santo led by Captain Busberry Nels Truelsen. Cast members Evelyn Sennett Mabel Nielsen Kathrine George Divonna Vaughn Dale Spencer and others supplied humor music and romance while Wilda Kilbourn sang On the Good Ship Lollipop. The production thanked lenders of properties and attendees and called for stricter property control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Bel Santo
Busberry
Nels Truelsen
Evelyn Sennett
Mabel Nielsen
Kathrine George
Divonna Vaughn
Virginia Vaughn
Mrs. Johnson
Dale Spencer
Martin Schupfer
Loise Vaughn
Ellis Struthers
Lulu Christensen
Alice Marine
Bruce Sanden
Raphael Weishaar
Boris
Visit Ends With Return Home for Billings Trio
Mrs Ada Billings and Mrs Lois Battley of Billings Montana returned home Friday morning after an extended visit with their mother Mrs Mary Seaman of Rolfe and other relatives and friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Billings
Lois Battley
Billings, Mont
Mary Seaman
Rolfe
Back From Chicago Sees Prosperity On Way Back
Florian Luft, longtime Deere Co. employee and Des Moines River acreage owner north of Rolfe, returns from Chicago to find Deere sluggish on orders but hints of labor recovery nationwide. He believes farm prices will stay fair as prosperity begins to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florian Luft
Timber Smith
Des Moines
Rolfe
Chicago
Luft
John Deere Co
Iowa
Deere
Deere Co
Weather Delays Seedings As Snow Storms Damp Fields
Weather and crops report seeding started on some warm soils while others waited as a snowstorm halted work last Saturday. Moisture from ongoing snowfalls leaves soil in good condition and moisture ample for now. Cool week with freezing nights on Monday and Tuesday and another snow on Wednesday.
Robber Steals From Laurens Oil Station On Main Street
A masked bandit robbed the Sheiloil station at Laurens south end of main street near Primary No 10. In charge Leonard Lundsen notes the visit while Edward Rouse owner reports about $40 taken. Gun and handkerchief masked the attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheiloil
Laurens
Leonard Lundsen
Idward Rouse
Eastern Stars To Entertain Masons With Pot Luck Dinner
On Friday evening April 12 the Stars will entertain the Masons and their families at a seven o'clock pot luck dinner. The dinner will be followed by the regular meeting of Star. A social hour and program is to follow. All Stars Masons and their families are invited. Each party is requested to bring dishes sandwiches and a covered dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Excelsiors to Meet at Presbyterian Church April 10
The Excelsior Society of the Pres byterian church will hold a business meeting Wednesday April 10 at 2 PM in the church basement. A social program follows with Hylain In the Garden prayer Timely Inspiration Mrs Glyde Brinkman a duet Helen Kennedy Frances McIntire Garden Talk Mrs M T Blessing and a pre Easter sale of shrubs bulbs and seeds Bring em buy em and plant em Group No 1 of the A Division will serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian Church
Hylain
Glyde Brinkman
Helen Kennedy
Frances McIntire
M. T. Blessing
A. Division
Fighting Robin Back in Our Garden This Year
A Laurens Sun letter notes a robin returning yearly to fight its reflection and scold the gardeners. The Arrowman’s observations support the idea of repeat visitors. the bird seems to prefer worms over fruit and closely approaches to get them each season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets With Devotions
The Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid gathered last Wednesday with Mrs. Fred Kerns for a routine business meeting. Rev. J. O. Wangberg led devotions and a lunch hosted by the members followed. Mrs. Martin Peterson will host the society on April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid
Fred Kerns
J. O. Wangberg
Martin Peterson
Federal Land Bank Lowers Interest on Good Farm Loans
The Federal Land Bank cuts its loan rate from 6 4 to 4 1/2 percent, effective April 1, through the Farmers National Farm Loan association of Palmer. H C Moore says the permanent reduction will save borrowers thousands, with 4 1/2 percent on first or second mortgage security and continued 4 1/2 percent on other terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank
Farmers National Farm Loan Association of
Palmer
H. C. Moore
Loutis
Chevrolet Announces Truck Improvements for 1935 Line
Chevrolet Motor Co unveils upgraded 1935 trucks with more power and braking efficiency. New features include a standard sedan delivery, refined engine components, higher torque, lighter pedal effort, and a 70 horsepower Master engine with improved lubrication delivering stronger pulling power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet Motor Co
Chevrolet
Local visitors and lodge meeting notices
Attorneys Fred Hudson and Franz VanAlstine were from Pocahontas on business. Geo Yahnkes made a trip to Bloomfield, their former home, this week. Thomas Diggs and Emma Diggs with C E Eppelsheimer of Plover visited Fort Dodge Tuesday. Pilot Lodge No 467 will confer the first degree at tonight’s meeting with refreshments. Regular meeting Thursday night April 11 may include degree work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hudson
Franz VanAlstine
Pocahontas
Geo. Yahnke
Bloomfield
Thos. Diggs
C. E. Eppelsheimer
Plover
Fort Dodge
Card of Thanks for Aid During Sickness
I wish to thank the Ladies Aid Society of the M E church and neighbors for kindness during my sickness. I am grateful for the plants flowers fruit and other acts of care they brought me. Mrs. John Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
M. FE
John Murray
Also Mentioned on This Page
DMT
Wamners Union
Rolfe Woman’s Club
Rolfe Woman's Club
Minnie Jarvis
Trinity Lutheran
Harry Wegele
D. M. T. Farmers Union
American Legion Auxiliary
W. L. McIntire
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40
K. of P
Castle Hall
Geo. Jeffries
C. BE. Watters
Otto Christensen
J. C. Damborg
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Butler
Pollyanna Club
F Johnson
Nite Hawks
Harold O’neall
Farm Bureau
Bon Ton Bridge Club
B. C. Rudolfson
Lawsons
P.M. T
Deauette Maasdam
Excelsiors
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