Sunshine brings changes for Rolfe merchants and area news
Sunshine shifts town news as Lars Tiegland from Marshall Minnesota visits family in Rolfe and county education official Alice Cole reviews county affairs. Local social notes report hospital recovery for Mrs T O Lowry and a farm visit by Ster and Mrs H A Sinning. Community scenes include visits from Mrs Jus Hurley and Will Smetzer’s illness and recent travel by Mrs Thornton and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Tiegland
Marshall, Minn
T. O. Lowry
P. M. Pepor
Alice Cole
Rolfe Merchatdts
Rolfe
Ort Dodge
Ster
H. A. Sinning
Lannox
Sinning
Shere
South Dakota
Stes
Shirley Thornton
Charlotte Thornton
Fort Wedge
Mrs. Thornton
Local Social and Congregational Notes From Nearby Towns
Mrs G B Palmer visited Fort Dodge for several days last week. Rev C W Tompkins attended the Methodist quarterly conference at Webster City earlier this week. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at Mrs Fanny McIntire's home instead of Mrs W L McIntire's as announced. Rumor says Rolfe liquor store plans expansion by taking space from Perigal's clothing shop. Mrs Ed Gerotte and her children from Heron Lake Minnesota called at the Chas Hurley home. Mrs Gerette is Mrs Hurley's sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Palmer
Fort Dodge
C. W. Tompkins
Methodist Church
Webster City
American Legion Auxiliary
Fanny McIntire
W. L. McIntire
Rolfe
Perigal
Ed Gerotte
Heron Lake
Minn
Chas, Hurley
Sweet Shows Sold After George Sweet’s Death
An item in multiple papers reports that the George Sweet shows will tour Iowa again, but a Humboldt letter from Mrs. Sweet’s friends denies she will run the business. The note says she will sell equipment and the Sweet shows are off the road. A cast member plans to buy the outfit to travel under a different name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sweet
Rolfe
Iowa
Mr. Sweet
Sweet
Sprout Potatoes Warm Up Seeds for Early Emergence
BE Baber, associate professor of vegetable crops at Iowa State College, advises warming seed potatoes to 60 to 70 degrees for 10 days to two weeks before planting to speed up sprout emergence. Sprouts not started should be warmed. those already started need no warming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. K. Haber
Iowa State College
Ames
Tricks In Rice Cooking For Fluffy Separate Grains
Nutritionists explain steps to avoid gummy rice. Use two quarts of boiling salted water per cup of rice, wash grains, add gradually, boil gently, and drain in a colander. Rinse, steam over hot water to finish and separate kernels.
Dessert not a reward at Iowa State College nursery school
Iowa State College nursery teachers view dessert as part of a balanced meal not a prize for finishing. Younger children 2 learn to eat with simple habits while 3 to 5 year olds practice social table manners. good habits are praised to encourage proper eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Mother
Iowa State College
Card of Thanks from Mrs. T. C. Lowry
Mrs. T. C. Lowry thanks friends for flowers cards and letters sent at home and during hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Lowry
Poultry Industry and Its Midwest Impact
Frank Priebe explains how the poultry packing and ice shipment enabled a national market, creating jobs across towns near packing plants and boosting rail and ice trades. Modern methods now use box packaging, refrigeration, and ready to cook chickens, making prep faster and expanding demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Conan
Middle West
Frank Priebe
Meal Planning for the Whole Family
Ruth S. Hicks, home demonstration agent, urges Pocahontas county farm women to plan meals in advance to save time and fuel. She advises using complete baked dishes, smart combinations, and an emergency shelf for last minute meals, ensuring calcium and iron for all ages from grandmother to a 1-year-old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Ruth S. Hicks
Eggs are cheap and plentiful protein food
Mrs. Ruth Seaton Hicks promotes eggs as a complete protein source with iron and phosphorus in the yolk. She notes eggs aid growth and digestion, recommends daily amounts for different age groups, and suggests varied slow cooking and new recipes to prevent menu fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Towns cash farm income hits peak since 1930
The report shows the town’s cash farm income for 19236 reaching its highest level since 1930, highlighting a notable earnings surge for local agriculture and related businesses.
Epworth League Leads Sunday Service Theme on What Jesus Stood For
The Epworth league will be led by Evelyn Howlett as the second in a series on What Jesus Stood For. The Missionary society meets next Friday at Mrs. R. C. Grant's home with hostesses Mrs. John Nelson, Mrs. Virgil Roberts and Mrs. G. B. Palmer assisting. The board plans a Wednesday pot luck supper at Randall Melson home for business and recreation, April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Evelyn Howlett
Jesus
the Missionary Society
R. C. Grant
John ‘Nelson
Virgil Roberts
G. B. Palmer
Geo. Smith
Thos, Diggs
Day
John Gunderson
Uncle Remus
Randall Melson
Rolfe School Recites Poems and Notes From Class
Rolfe school notes describe first and third grade activities including poems recited by Anna May Larson Virginia DeVaul and Jackie Gustafson Shirley Marchant and Dick Lanning singing. Reports mention new students visitors plant growth doll Mary and a new boy Carl Hartman moving to Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna May Larson
Virginia DeVaul
Jackie Gustafson
Shirley Marchant
Dick Lanning
Bobby Nelson
Joann
Mary
Carl Hartman
Rolfe
Lorimer
Sally Webb
Christibel Bregotti
Missouri
Marilyn Ragan
Mary Fuller
Carla Bixler
Eldon Cox
Vera DeVaul
Joe Ferden
Clyde Gist
Cleo Hansen
Doris Harmon
Richard Johnson
Marjorie Ann Jones
Harry Learned
Harry Murray
Richard Phillips
Ruth Point
Eugene Sennett
Paul Sinek
Billy Snook
Carl Wheeleter
John Wiegman
New York Experiment Station Develops Tomato Variety Nystate
The New York experiment station unveils a promising tomato variety named Nystate. Breeding aims to improve yield and disease resistance for home gardens and commercial growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Experiment Station
Presbyterian Church Seeks Strong Attendance for Sunday
Reverend H A Sinning prepares sermons for the regular worship and 10 o'clock service. Sunday school meets at 11 10 with the Pioneer club at 2 pm for the second study on Developing the Christian Life. The Christian Endeavor society gathers at 6 45 pm to discuss Gods Thoughts to Us. Teachers meet at 7 30 pm to review the recent survey results. Ladies Excelsior Society plans its April 14 session at 2 30 pm in the church parlors with business items on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Clib
Pioneer Club
Christian Endeavor Society
Ladies’ Excelsior Society
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Services and activities
Pastor J O Wangberg presides at Trinity Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 10:45 a m Luther League at 8:00 p m Catechism class meets Saturday at 2 p m at the church Wednesday April 14 features Mrs Ed Twigg The Christian Endeavor Times quotes If you want to know God you must obey Him and love Him you must trust Him Business in general shows an upward trend during February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangberg
Luther League
the Missionary Society
Ed Twigg
Christian Endeavor Times
Lutheran Church Schedule and Activities in April
The Lutheran church lists activities led by Pastor George Robertson including Sunday school and Bible class at 10:15, choir practice at 8 p.m. at the parsonage, a Ladies Aid meeting April 14 at Mig Guy Kerns, and Luther leagues at 8 p.m. April 15. God’s word has no substitute. attend church regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Mig Guy Kerns
Luther Leagys
God’s Word
Also Mentioned on This Page
Golfe Local News
Jus. Hurley
Walter
Worthington, Min
Chas. Hurley
Wm. Beck
Armstrong
Pootal
C. A. Nieswine
Paul Marsch
Becks
Vaan
Cook
Fullerton Lumber
Rolfe, Ta
Fullerton
Rolfe, Iowa
ARROW
Frank Priebes
T Letter
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarence W. Tompkins
R. H. S. Arrowlet
Rolfe High School
Nevada
T. D. Jones
Russell McIntire
Robi. G. Hunter
Alta Hewlett
Anderson
Keith Rickard
P. J. Riches
Victor Shimon
L. M. Graham
Robin Mather
Janice Wiegman
Bessie ‘Taylor
Agnes Simonson
M. K. Houseman
Royal Typewriter Service
Patsy Hurley
James Hauck
Arrow Adlers
Ernest Benson
Pocahontas
Endgate
My Place
Leo MacVey
Edie Wilcox Jr
B. G. Behrendsen
Gilmore City
Brady’s
R. G. Isacksen
W. F. Woodin
Lutheran “Church
George ‘Robertson
B. & B. Dairy
B & B Dairy Rolfe
Rickard’s Hardware
Rolfe Town
G. C. Harris
Rolfe, Towa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!