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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1929
Page
12
A long list of community gatherings dates from April 18 to May 30 across Des Moines Township Rolfe and surrounding areas. It includes American Legion Auxiliary Pythian Sisters Bon Ton Ridge Club Y M C A Bridge clubs Garfield Farm Bureau and many church and study groups with meeting places at private homes schools and town venues.
D M T seniors will stage Apple Blossom Time in the school auditorium Thursday and Friday April 18 19. Cast includes Bob Matthews Charlie Lawrence Spud McClusky Mickey Maguire Betty Ann Stewart Nancy Prescott Loretta Harris Constance Meisenbach Polly Biddle Annabell Sprigging Edith Cox and others under Mrs Leonard Smith. Comedy in three acts promises purefun and a worthwhile effort.
Tommy Patterson died at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Hollis in Marengo after a yearlong illness. He had contracted influenza, underwent surgery in Des Moines, and after a cancer diagnosis returned to Rolfe area connections. Funeral services were planned for Friday afternoon at the local Methodist church, with interment to follow in Rolfe.
In Rolfe the Tuesday April 16 election backed Sunday movies by 186 yes to 2 no with 2 spoiled ballots and 516 total votes. The result, praised as decisive, suggests strong citizen interest and signals the council will repeal the Sunday movies ordinance at the next session for an honest trial.
The Tenth District senators unanimously urged Fred C. Gilchrist of Pocahontas County to run for Congress. They pledge support, noting his proven legislative skill and open fighting style. The Pocahontas community backs his nomination, and the paper endorses him to attract independent voters in the Republican arena.
The Rolfe school district sues to recover about 1000 dollars deposited in First National Bank under the Brookhart Lovrein law. Judge Davidson has the case under advisement after trial at Pocahontas. State funds trustees dispute payment, and the supreme court may decide if the law covers funds held by a secretary. Attorney Abe DeVaul represents Rolfe.
Rev J O Wangberg leads Trinity Lutheran Church with Sunday School Bible class morning worship Luther League and evening service. Weekday prayer meetings are Wednesdays at 8 PM. Ladies Aid meets April 24 at Mrs Wier Peterson home. No morning service next Sunday only Sunday school.
B Code general manager and Auditor Blackwell of the American Union Telephone Co. of Chicago reviewed Rolfe exchange. The Iowa Union Telephone Co. purchaser plans to take over in a few days with funds ready for stockholders. The new managers aim to improve service without disrupting operations.
The Class of 1929 at Rolfe High selected Friday May 10 for their annual class play Miss Somebody Else a four act comedy by Short. The production will involve nearly all class members with Miss Marcum directing rehearsals and guiding performances. Tickets will be sold to support the event and all patrons are urged to attend May 10.
Iowa meat dealers convened at Storm Lake last Thursday to finalize the Iowa Retail Meat Dealers' Association. R. W. Wilkin of Rolfe was chosen secretary and praised as the driving officer. A. E. Skeels of Storm Lake serves as president with K. Bancroft of Marcus as treasurer as the group begins expanding its membership.
The D M T Woman's Club met April 9 at the school building with many members present. After community singing led by Mrs Thomas Diggs the roll call featured Housecleaning Hints. The program included Vivian Madsen reading Mrs Clinton Miller piano solo a talk on National Parks and Monuments and an One Act Play The Plush tans with Snook Evelyn Snook and others. Hostesses Mesdames Jens Thompson Jas George and Frank Carlton served a delicious lunch.
Pocahontas County Sunday School convention is in Rolfe today at the Methodist church. The high afternoon programs include O G Herbrecht speaking at 2 15 on The Rural Sunday School Problem and Walter Hutton discussing The Essentials at 3 15. Weather permitting a large audience is expected.
A brief editorial remark argues liquor cannot be halted at the source until controls reach the mouth. The note cites Mexico's revolution causing American lives to be saved by keeping liquor out.
Pocahontas County Federation of Women's Clubs convenes at Gilmore City on Saturday April 27 in the Presbyterian church. 11:00 executive board, noon lunch, 1:30 program led by Mrs. Wm. Matteson Rolfe chairing Applied Education with committees on General Education Poster Contest Music and more. A one act play by Fonda Woman's Club members. Dinner arrangements listed by town. attendees urged to bring dishes and silverware.
Dick Miller died at his home Tuesday morning April 16 after a lengthy illness from heart and kidney trouble. He was over eighty. Family members visited him in the last two weeks. Funeral services are Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at McIntire Funeral Home and at 2:80 at the Presbyterian church. An obituary will be published next week.
Miss Carol Ritchey daughter of Mr and Mrs F M Ritchey wed Porter Colvig son of Dr and Mrs J W Colvig at the Ritchey home in Washington Iowa The ceremony featured Dr W W Bowers officiating with Virginia Dyer as maid of honor Bud Boldes served as best man and a luncheon followed at the Green Mill Cafe The bride wore a blue and pink ensemble and carried a bouquet of roses and sweet peas The groom has been editor of The Graphic and News at Lake City and the couple's wedding reflected a small town paper setting.
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. W. A. Wilkinson outlines Morning Worship at 10:00, Epworth League at 11:00, Evening Service at 8:00 with Sunday school and a convention today from 10:00 to 4:00. Rally Day May 5 aims for 250 attendees. district Men’s Council at Fort Dodge on May 1 features national workers and inspirational programs.
Laurens wins the fourth annual Pocahontas County Music Contest with 55 points, claiming the top trophy. Plover places second with 46, Fonda third with 23, Rolfe fourth with 19, and Pocahontas fifth with 18 as eight schools compete.
Morning worship and class times are listed for the Presbyterian Church with notices of a new fifteen piece young people's orchestra. Future Sunday night services will feature the ensemble as a regular spring feature, with sermons on developing possibilities and a form of godliness. Over forty attended last week's Christian Endeavor meeting and Sunday school attendance returned to a hopeful spring high.
The American Legion post in Emmetsburg presents its annual home talent stage production at the Iowa Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday. Going Crooked, a three act comedy drama, features Frank Meade as lead and director. Seats go on sale at 10:00 a.m. each day. reservations are urged.
The Rolfe High School Domestic Science Department organized a fundraiser during the Pocahontas County Music Contest to buy new dishes. PTA leaders Muriel Wilson and B C Rudolfson coordinated efforts, with donations of pies salads milk cream potatoes and other foods from about 200 attendees. The event netted 70 dollars and 16 cents and plans to initiate the dishes at the May 3 Junior Senior reception.
Des Moines Township Farm Bureau Unit met April 15 at D M T school with about 100 attendees. Programs included a male quartet, Prof C V Holsinger on strawberries, a play by D M T teachers, 4 H Club girls musical numbers, a recitation, and a talk on the school’s role in community activities. Next meeting set for May 20 with educational and comic films.
The town signals progress with repaired fire siren and working clock as Sunday movies return. County and state crews maintain roads and bond measures advance. Churches have increased budgets and new building promises emerge for Rolfe.
A Sunday evening crash on Primary No. 44 south of Rolfe involved a Nash owned by Wm. Obrecht driven by his son Erwin without consent and a smaller car driven by Walter Funston. Homer Duffy, a passenger, was cut when ejected through a windshield and treated by Dr. Beam, then cared for at the Obrecht home. All returned to their usual activities the next morning.
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