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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1938
Page
4
Churches announce Good Friday services with union gathering at Trinity Lutheran at 1 30. Trinity hosts 10 30 communion and 11 preaching on He Is Risen. Easter programs include sunrise services, Sunday school activities, and missions offerings across Trinity, Presbyterian, Nain Lutheran, and Methodist congregations.
A Saturday event honoring the basketball squad and coach proceeded Wednesday evening despite a full day blizzard. Road blocks kept some out of town guests away, but a sizable crowd saw impromptu speakers, the debut of a 16 mm movie machine, a lunch, and performances by Jimmy Fay and the school girls glee club. Attendees filling in for absentees included C. B. Bowen, C. W. Siefkin, and Rev. C. W. Tompkins among others.
The Methodist Missionary Society held their regular meeting Friday afternoon with Mrs. R. C. Grant. About forty ladies attended. Devotional leadership by Mrs. M. C. Christiansen and a study book review by Mrs. Alta Hewlett. A China missionary letter was read by Mrs. L. W. Smith. Committees formed for the district meeting to be held here Friday, April 22. Hosts were Mesdames G. Majorowicz James Smith and Julius White. Mrs. Sadie Shawver and Miss Kathryn Glascock left for Sac City to visit relatives and the daughter of Mrs. Shawver, Mrs. Dr. Lees. They planned to go last week but were delayed by the storm.
The Cummins township 4-H girls met April 9 at Alice Boys home with six teens including new members Verla Hawk and Helene Poppinga. President Vivian Lathrop led the meeting as Mildred Stoulil read the minutes. The group chose the name Up and Coming club and held posture study and demonstrations on correct posture by Miss Alina Dunn and Mildred Stoulil. They practiced posture exercises recited the 4-H pledge, then played games and enjoyed lunch. The next gathering is at Evelyn Carlsen’s on May 14.
Postmaster A M Simonson announced committees for National Air Mail week May 15 to 21. Honorary Executive Publicity Education Civic Fraternal Business-Professional Air Mail Pick-up and local guests details. Boxing card and wrestling match set for tomorrow evening with bills out describing contestants.
Iowa announces that 72 state parks and preserves are now open to the public. Some sites lack full picnic facilities but most offer cabins, camping, and recreational amenities. Plan ahead for vacations, check cabin rental rates, and learn about reservations and facilities.
Sunday evening at 8 o clock the combined Protestant cantata was given at the Presbyterian church to capacity. Miss Essie Luce directed with Mrs. C F Boyce as organist. Soloists included Mrs Grant Johnson Billy McIntire Lucy White Frances Bradley and Dr H A Sinning. Duets featured Mary Beth Brinkman with Mrs Curtis Jones and Irene Peterson with Rev Robertson. Choir members listed include sopranos altos basses and tenors such as Mary Margaret Brinkman Lu Mae White Kathryn MelIntire and Rev Wangberg among others.
Farm women of Pocahontas County plan an all day Achievement Day on April 29 at the Ridotto Ballroom seven miles north of Pocahontas. Booths from 12 townships will display homemaking project work and township activity records. The program includes a county farm women's chorus and talks by Mrs. Raymond Sayre and Mrs. Lucille Lacock Cochran.
Webb's Drug Store advertises a Rexall sale for next weekend in April 2028. Customers can buy any Rexall product and get another for a penny more. The ad lists Wednesday through Saturday dates and urges readers to study the issue for a shopping list.
The Excelsior society met at the Presbyterian church last Wednesday to prepare a Mother's Day luncheon on May 4. Mrs. Henry Olerich led devotions, with Mrs. Will Howland in charge of the program. Norma DeWolf read Patsy's Three Years, and a duet was sung by Mrs. Robert Mather and Mrs. C. E. Boyce. The A group, chaired by Maude Ives and Wesley DeWolf, served the lunch.
The council says signaling in traffic requires little effort but many drivers skip it. Being preoccupied or lazy leads to unsafe driving. Learn community signals and use them when stopping, starting, or turning to prevent confusion behind you.
Chevrolet dealers moved 62,639 new cars and trucks in March, a 57.2 percent rise from February, with a strong final ten days totaling 27,606 units. Used car sales reached 46,?86,870, continuing the pattern of over 100,000 used units for 87 consecutive months, as Chevrolet highlights spring market momentum.
The Pocahontas County Cattle Feeders Association announces its annual spring banquet on April 20 at Hotel Pocahontas. Rex Beresford from extension service will be the main speaker with Carl Oldsen and H C Aunberg also presenting producer survey and market figures. About 60 to 80 farmers bankers and business leaders are expected. tickets go on sale April 11 with reservation by April 19. Bon Pon bridge club meets Monday at Marion Bruce home.
Des Moines officials announced the 1938 Iowa State Fair will run August 24 to September 2 under the name Iowa Territorial Centennial Fair. The event will feature exhibits, pageants and panoramas tracing Iowa history from 1838 territorial status to the present across farming, livestock, home making, industry, education, and culture.
Central States Electric signs rise at two edges of Rolfe along Main Street and near the bridge. The 2 by 6 foot wooden signs with wires will be completed soon and are said to enhance Rolfe’s tourist appeal.
Regular gathering of the Promotion Club will be held this week at the Central States office with Carl White as chairman. Members are urged to attend.
I. S. Sargeant owner of the Tremont hotel died Monday afternoon at the hotel at age 79 from arteriosclerosis. He leaves his invalid wife and two sons and one daughter, all in eastern states. Funeral held Wednesday afternoon at home with Rev. Sinning and Rev. Tompkins officiating.
The American Legion Auxiliary gathered Monday at Mrs. Fred Witt’s home with hosts Mrs. George Smith and Frances Perigal. They discussed the president’s letter, Rolfe’s auxiliary will sponsor a poster contest in schools, and Pocahontas county auxiliary meets April 26 at the local Methodist church. Two captains were chosen and each will place patches on aprons. the losing side will host a party for winners. Visitors included Mrs. B. F. Showers, Mrs. Helen Bruce, Curtis Jones Day, EK. J. Struthers, L. W. Larson, Ro. C. Grant, Ruth Albee, and Mrs. L. M. George.
Fort Dodge area Methodists celebrated the church 75th anniversary as Dr. James J. Davies urged greater future achievements. Twenty one new members joined by confession of faith and several more by transfer. Baptisms were performed for numerous young and older worshippers in the afternoon service.
Perracina farm on hillside will show terracing techniques to prevent soil erosion. Demonstration planned at Chris Key Farm one mile east of Palmer, with notes on ditches, drainage, and terrace maintenance for local farmers and township officials.
Delegates from about oe churches of the Fort Dodge district will gather for an all day session Friday April 22 at the Methodist church. Program opens at 9 a.m. with speakers from near and far including Rev James N Smith supervisor of Mothers Jewels Home York Neb. Mrs W K Rogers to give welcome address and Mrs G B Palmer to conduct a study group for treasurers. A banquet is planned at 6 p.m. for young women invitees.
Twenty boys from the Havelock vicinity met at the Craik Eyes home on Thursday evening April 7 to organize a 4-H club naming Cummins Cooperators. Officers elected: Robert Jol-Hitter president Merle Johnson vice president George Olson secretary Dale Shinton reporter. Baby beef and colt club projects chosen. Gail Ives named club tender.
Camping is allowed in selected state parks for 50 cents per night or 32.50 per week per unit. Campers must supply their own tents and gear. A two week limit applies and some parks allow only overnight camping. See park list for details.
The Rolfe Woman's club met Thursday afternoon at the Henry Ja Sawyer home. President Mrs J A Bertes presided. Mrs Woos Baither urged planting trees and shrubs to improve the community. County Federation meets April 23 in Plover. Educational Dept led by Mrs Gunderson presented poems and talks. Civil Dept tea served by Mrs Symes.
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