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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
3
At a county meeting the United Farmers condemn loan and insurance companies for foreclosure of farm mortgages while government policy promotes scaling down and refinancing. They accuse aiding lawyers of disloyalty and unfaithfulness, urging support for farmers and community interests.
The Farmers Union met Monday at the D M T school building and enjoyed a program with a one act play a debate and song tableaux. Cast included Wesley Lehnus Jack Wilson Arlene Kilbourne and others in The Dearest Thing In Boots and a series of readings and songs with a humorous debate on Square Fishpoles versus Round.
The April events list shows multiple clubs meeting from April 6 to 27, including the C J Club, Rolfe Woman's Club, St. Margaret's Rosary Society card party, American Legion Auxiliary, A L D Club, Des Moines Township Woman's Club, Pilot Lodge A F and A M, and others. Activities include meetings, health talks, parties, initiation, spelling match, and a seniors class play at D M T auditorium.
Rolfe high school won in orchestra and three solos in a sub-district music contest, sending Donald Davidson trombone Margaret espe White flute and Keith Rickard cornet to the district in Ames. Twenty-three schools entered about 700 students. Estherville led with 12 places, Rodman seven, Armstrong six.
Chevrolet conducts 600 instructional schools across the United States to brief over 25,000 salespeople on the 1934 engineering advances. Four thousand retail staff received early information, with sessions led by E W Timper and J M Crawford, detailing the Y K frame engine knee action wheels and other updates.
Mrs. L. D. Hurley and Miss Luella Hess of Plover were weekend guests in the Bert Petergon home.
In district court at Emmetsburg last week Isabel McManus of Des Moines was awarded 2000 dollars in damages in an $8000 suit against Emmetsburg Co-Operative Creamery Co and Jesse Nielsen. The trial before Judge James Deland featured witnesses A W Ives J C Olerich and Dr W W Beam. The accident occurred June 16 1931 on Primary No 44 near Rolfe when a creamery truck driven by Nielsen turned across the road as McManus attempted to pass, sending his car into the air and injuring him severely. The jury found no contributory negligence by McManus and the verdict was read after a midnight deliberation.
The A L D Club gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs. J C Nelsons home with Rev H A Bassett sharing first hand insights from his time in a Mexican Methodist mission church. He discussed Mexico history people customs arts and progress while Mrs O U Cook spoke on Wild Flowers and Ferns for Iowa.
A survey of Rolfe area teachers spending Easter weekend with families across Iowa. Several remote faculty members visited parents in Rembrandt West Bend Livermore Hornick Sioux City and Spencer while others remained for spring breaks and school duties.
Byron Allen of Pocahontas County is named by the Old Age Assistance Commission as superintendent with full time pay. He will earn 3000 dollars yearly, and the program is funded by a per capita head tax starting July 1. First payments begin November 1, 1934, with assistance capped at 25 dollars monthly for seniors over 65 with limited income.
Iowa began a 2 percent retail sales tax on almost all goods on April 1. Small purchases incur pennies in tax, with keener bookkeeping for merchants who must track tax separately. Merchants note cash register practices, pennies or washers, and quarterly tax on gross sales while the consumer bears the tax.
On April 10 farmers may have their woodlot pine and ash tree planting requests considered by extension forester G. R. Ramsay after farm inspections. Requests should go to the county agent now. Shelterbelts are allocated. only pine and ash are available. Pines include Scotch Yellow Austrian and Red pine.
We express sincere thanks to all who assisted during the fire that destroyed our home and market. Special thanks to the Rolfe Plover Havelock Pocahontas fire departments and Mr and Mrs Telmer Sime for their help and support.
An Easter Sunday pageant The Half of My Goods depicted Zacchaeus in Jericho with a lavish set and bright lighting by Walter Harris. Cast members Stanley MacVey Faith Chapman Lucile Bucher Clifford Wilson Aubrey Wilson Theo Gaskell Roy Gaskell and others earned praise for acting and costuming. Directors Mrs T D Jones and Mrs Leonard Smith received credit.
Wm Carey Sr of near Fonda is among five federal inspectors appointed to test sealed corn in 25 southwestern Iowa counties. He will inspect cribs and note condition of corn loaned 45 cents per bushel, continuing his long involvement in agricultural matters.
The Ritz Theatre in Rolfe is installing sound on film with wide range and high fidelity. The system runs sound with the picture for synchronized lip movement and full orchestral recordings. Mr and Mrs William Obrecht fund the upgrade, opening next Saturday and Sunday with The Counselor at Law starring John Barrymore.
Numerous State Teachers' College students from Rolfe return home for Easter weekend. Cedar Falls visitors accompanyings, Iowa City trips, and brief visits by friends and family from Mechanicsville Carroll Morningside College and Iowa State College mark the holiday, with many returning to campus by Sunday.
About 300 attendees saw a strong local boxing program led by Ed Calligan and Dick Habeger with multiple rounds, a main bout between George Lorenz and Lewis Wilden, and a Texas Code grappling finish. The show promises a second event at Cutler Hall on April 19 under the Legion Post.
About 90 relatives neighbors and old friends gathered at the Clarence Jensen home in Des Moines township Sunday evening to mark their 25th wedding anniversary and April 1. They shared a cafeteria style supper and exchanged gifts including a silver service set. Speeches by Johnny Nielsen and C L Gunderson followed. A musical program entertained, and additional gifts arrived from Centuria Wisconsin and Winona Minnesota.
Word reached M rs J C Brogotti Wednesday of last week that his sister Mrs Cora Foust died at her sister Mrs Harvel Nelson s Fort Dodge home. Funeral held Saturday at Border Plains Cemetery. Foust had been ill since February and lived with her sister until death amid family losses.
The authors thank all who valiantly fought the blaze last week to save the building, especially the members of the various fire companies. Signed Junge & Perigal.
Rolfe Independent School District approves staff for another year with an average $5 monthly wage increase. Superintendent M. D. Anderson awarded a three year contract. Principals Edna Marcum and Carroll A. Lane lead high and junior high. grades include Anne Fisher and Lucile Bucher among others. Orchestra, solos, and declamatory contest participants noted. Board also reconstitutes building and grounds committee with L. R. Davidson as president.
Des Moines Township students announce a three act comedy Why Shouldnt I by Lindsey Barbee to be staged April 26-27 through Willis N Bugbee Co Syracuse NY. Ivan Smith, senior, active in athletics and drama, graduates in May after 11 years in the district. Snow closure gives one day off. journalism work covers Rolfe fire losses and local civics studies.
The Y. M. C. Bridge Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Howe’s home. Mrs. B. S Bryson won the high score for the evening. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Roy.
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