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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1932
Page
4
Algona visitors Mr. and Mrs. Geo S Shaw and daughter Miss Agnes Carrigan visit Ayr Pocahontas and Rolfe areas. Many local residents travel to Fort Dodge Ruthven Pocahontas and Des Moines with community events including church gatherings and school staffing news.
A community farewell for Mr and Mrs Levert Swanson and family was held at the Presbyterian church as they plan to move to Woodbine. Neighbors praise their service to school church and civic life and a Willing Workers gift was given. Out of town guests included I E Conrow Minnie Jarvis from Rolfe. A radio pamphlet Eggs Cookery from WOI Iowa State College is now available on request.
The Willing Workers Society held a May breakfast on Tuesday at 6 30 am. Patrons enjoyed waffles and sausage advertised for a quarter and joined early risers from the countryside and town in a morning of good fellowship. The event was successful socially and financially and may become an annual affair.
Miss Ruth Walker, English teacher in the Plover schools, was honored with a bridal shower at the Methodist church parlors last Thursday afternoon. Guests included Miss Verna Dahlgren and Miss Dorothy Shaw, with gifts and a light lunch.
Aunt Susie Smith known as Susie Whit ney receives May baskets while recovering from a long illness at her sister in law Mary Whit ney's home. Friends present fruits vegetables and canned goods in a large market basket with love and encouragement. She repeats the Twenty third Psalm and prays for all who helped her, calling life a cup runneth over.
Rev. Howard A. Reyman leads Sunday services with Sunday School Morning Worship Epworth League and evening worship. Mothers Day program features Miss Mildred Older on furlough from India. Church Family Night May 13 offers covered dish supper and activities. Epworth League vesper service planned near G Lee Fisher home. Officers to be elected and music arranged.
Mrs Edna Henderson and Mrs J H Pollock attended a county Farm Bureau meeting with township and publicity chairmen in Pocahontas. Miss Neale S Knowles presided as lesson plans for the year were outlined including chair caning and refinishing furniture. The program aims to educate women, foster fellowship, grow leaders, and strengthen township work.
The Patriot notes a Scout meeting was held late this week and emphasizes the Seventh Law: a Scout is Obedient. It stresses obedience to parents Scout master patrol leader and authorities as a path to good citizenship and freedom through law.
Rev Walter Rothwell leads services with special Mothers Day program on Sunday. Sunday School at 10 15 a m Morning Worship 11 30 a m Y P S C 7 00 p m Mid Week Bible Study Wednesday 8 00 p m Choir Rehearsal Friday 8 00 p m Willing Workers hostesses meet this afternoon. District rally Laurens May 7 and county Sunday school conv Gilmore City May 19. Baccalaureate class of 1932 May 15 at 8 00 p m.
Violet Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Jones who live five miles south of Pocahontas was chosen Queen for the George Washington memorial ceremonies to be staged by the 4 H Club members of Pocahontas county on May 31 Governor Dan Turner and other notables will attend Miss Jones is nearly seventeen and has six years in 4 H Club work with awards in Home Furnishings Canning Baking and is now in her second year
Governor Dan W Turner urged Iowa lawmakers to replace property tax with an income tax that funds state and local costs indirect sources while wiping out the state millage. He warned of mortgage foreclosures and urged rapid passage in the next general assembly. The note includes supportive remarks and a spinach aside.
Miss Jones earns queen title after a robust 4-H Club record including president vice president and secretary roles. She excels in canning and won county prizes for carrots beets and beans. Eleanor Whannel of Marshalltown also notable. attendants Rally Day listed as Eleanor Whannel Louise Vaughn Mary Zdrazil Gladya Hubbard Barbara Melson.
H S Van Alstine addressed the Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit at Mrs Nels G Ryen’s home last Thursday. He warned prices may continue to fall for two more years and urged constructive action to stabilize the dollar and debt paying power for the long term. More than 100 farmers attended as J O Hosier led singing and Miss Maybelle Ryen led the program with readings and a playlet before the Garfield Orchestra performed.
Three Des Moines Register & Tribune carrier salesmen Vernon Harmon Robert Larson and Ralph Rickard plus their parents invited by Gardner Cowles to the third annual Carrier Salesmen Convention and Frolic in Des Moines on Monday June 13. Events include theatre party business session parade prizes and free rides at River View Park with 5000 attendees expected from Iowa.
A report notes about 45 million acres of arable land remain undeveloped in North Manchuria. The figure highlights vast agricultural potential and regional development questions for settlers and investors.
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