Rolfe hosts Twin Lakes Conference Track Meet
Rolfe City Park hosts the Twin Lakes Conference meet Friday afternoon April 18 at two. Co-Captains Russell and Kober lead Rolfe high school. Lokerse Brinks Shelgren Wiegert Green Rickard Callon McIntire Dietrich field events and relays listed with a cup trophy for top team and smaller cups for relay event winners.
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Twin Lakes
Rolfe City Park
Rolfe High
Russell
Kober
Lokerse
Brinkman
Shelgren
Wiegert
Green
Rickard
Callon
McIntire
Dietrich
Examination for Rolfe Postmaster Amid Civil Service push
Circulars indicate an examination for Rolfe postmaster around May 12. Applications must reach the Civil Service Commission by April 27. Eligible residents 21 to 66 may apply. veteran preference requires proof. Postmaster Earl Ferguson’s term ends late May. final selection likely after June 4 primary.
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Rolfe
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Earl Ferguson
Kittenball Organizing Meeting Ad Set at Rolfe Auto
All men interested in kittenball are invited to a meeting at the Rolfe Auto Co garage next Monday at 7:30 PM. Team managers and captains to be chosen and plans for the year to be made. Season opening date to be decided.
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Rolfe Auto Co
Community event calendar for April and May
Local groups list meetings from April 13 to May 3 in Pocahontas and Rolfe areas. Clubs include Pollyanna, O E S initiation, Pocahontas Spelling Match, American Legion, Bon Ton, Kittenball, P E O Chapter FA, Y M C Bridge, Trinity Lutheran and Presbyterian missionary societies, Rolfe Promotion, Sorosis, Farm Union, American Home Study, Premiere, Delta Delta, Tuesday Club, A L D, Methodist Ladies Aid Kensington, Des Moines Township Seniors play Why Shouldn 12, Rolfe Promotion Dr Lester Leserman chair, and Methodist Young Women’s Club at Miss Hott Fisher’s.
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Pollyanna Club
Julius Hansen
Kittenball
Rolfe Auto Co
George O Hauck
Y. M. C. Bridge Club
Virgil Roy
Trinity Lutheran Missionary Society
Ben Munson
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
A. A. Richmond
Loren Pease
Premiere Club
Bert A. Peterson
Delta del
C. W. Siefkin
Marion Bruce
A. L. D. Club
E. A. Messinger
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Kensington
Des Moines Township
D. M. T. Auditorium
County road bonds not state bonds say editor
The Pocahontas county issue centers on whether county primary road bonds were state bonds. The writer argues bonds have always been funded from state primary road funds and not shared as alien debt. Refunding lowers burdens, extending payments and cutting interest.
County Legionaires to Hear Colflesh Monday
Robert W. Golflesh of Des Moines Republican gubernatorial candidate will speak at a joint Pocahontas Legion and Auxiliary meeting at the K of P Hall Rolfe Monday evening April 16 at eight. As United States attorney for the southern district he is known statewide for the Beh Krasgchel case and many local business leaders expect a large turnout. A business meeting and a dance will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Golflesh
Des Moines
Pocahontas County Association of the American Legion
K. of P. Hall
Rolfe
Calflesh
United States
Farmers Face Hard Times and Calls for Action in 1920 Correspondence
The article reviews 1920 meeting minutes showing Mike Linnan predicting farm prosperity hinges on production curtailment. He argues bankers share farmers’ fate and urges organization. It cites wages on Pocahontas farms, a 1920 plowing contest near Havelock with multiple tractor entrants from Pocahontas, Rolfe, Laurens, Gilmore City and surrounding towns.
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Mike Linnan
Mr. Linnan
Pocahontas
R. C. Derr
Havelock
Cletrack
Carl Thompson
Fort Dodge
Rolfe Implement Co
Rolfe
Fordson
Pocahontas Auto Co
Rolfe Auto Co
IHC
Hart- Par
Kaiser Auto Co
Moline
Sniggs & Moore
Laurens
Peoria
J. J. Pavik
Sampson
Boyd Implement Co
Townsend
S. I. Edgington
Gilmore City
Twin City
F. R. Eggspuehler
Tworow
Will Nowack
Wallis
Visiting pastor speaks on Mexico for M E Aid Society
Rev H A Bassett brother of Rev T S Bassett Rolfe told the Methodist Ladies Aid about life and changes in Mexico City from cobblestones to paved streets and streetcars. He described government protected buzzards disease treatment revolts and bandit activity amid a cosmopolitan boom. The afternoon included devotions music by Mrs Smith and Mrs Diggs, a brief business meeting, and refreshments. Next meeting set for April 25 with Circle No 1 and Circle No 3 hosting duties.
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H. A. Bassett
T. S. Bassett
Rolfe
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Mexico
Mexico City
George F. Smith
Thos. Diggs
Art Mickaleck
Clara Smith
W. P. Wheeler
Ernest Vaughn
Circle No. 3
Virgil Roberts
O. B. Fuller Jr
Circle No. 1
E. Eikenberry
C. E. Grant
Des Moines Township Woman's Club Meets in School Building
The Des Moines Township Woman's Club gathered at the D M T school Tuesday afternoon. Mrs W S Butler spoke about her trip to New York State with illustrated pictures. The program included readings recitations and musical numbers with a long list of participants and titles. Refreshments followed served by a committee chaired by Mrs Joe Weishar with Mrs Jane Ralph and Miss Mary Casper.
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Des Moines
W. S. Butler
New York State
Weig Sepier
Mary Lou Gehrt
Evelyn Sennett
Mildred Kilbourne
Gertrude Hurley
Girl With
Maxine George
Lulu Christensen
Doris and
Louise Vaughn
Florence Saux
Cp—Aimemenetl
Doris Jean Gehrt
Ese Eld
Adelaide Weishaar
Henrietta Kauffman
Evelyn Hovland
Doris Vaughn
Joe Weishaar
Jane Ralph
Mary
Chas. Ham
J. M. Gehrt
Casper
April designated as Child Welfare Month by American Legion auxiliaries
The American Legion auxiliaries proclaim April as Child Welfare Month to aid fatherless children of World War II veterans and improve conditions for underprivileged children. Mrs. Fred Johnson of Des Moines chairs the welfare committee and is slated to speak on WHO April 12 at 2 15 p m and on WOI April 27 at 4 30 p m.
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American Legion
United Sates
Fred Johnson
Des Moines
Child Welfare Committee
G C Harris Visits Fort Dodge On Business
G C Harris traveled to Fort Dodge Tuesday to conduct business and meet with local contacts. No additional details on the nature of the engagements are provided in the report.
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G. C. Harris
Fort Dodge
Bank Prospects Stir Rolfe Promotion Club Meeting
The Promotion Club discussed establishing a bank in Rolfe with Charles Nauman presenting a plan to buy stock. A potential 50 shares by Nauman and another 50 by a second party aim to raise about $5,000 from town leaders and interested outsiders. Remaining details hinge on stock sales and guarantees under state and federal rules.
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Promotion Club
Charles Nauman
Nauman
Corwith
Rolfe
Pocahontas
T. S. Bassett
Toy
Congress
J. C. Damborg
Cappy Ricks
Ames
W. S. Butler
Miss Moorhouse
C. L. Gunderson
G. A. Everson
Lester Lesermen
Federal Reserve System
Guarantee on Home Loan Bonds Voted by House
The U S House approved a bill guaranteeing interest and principal of home loan mortgage bonds by the federal government up to two billion dollars. An amendment by Senator Norris requiring efficiency based appointment of Home Owners' Loan Corporation staff was rejected. Roosevelt supports it for conference consideration. The measure also authorizes 200 million dollars for home modernization and improvement.
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Washington, D. C
House
Martin J. Kennedy
Dem
N. Y
Geo. W. Norris
Rep
Neb
Roosevelt
Norris
Senate
Done In Oil to Be Staged at Rolfe High School
A German comedy titled Done In Oil will be presented Monday evening at the Rolfe high school auditorium. West Bend parish members under St. Margaret's Catholic church auspices organize the event, starting at eight o'clock. The play has previously played in West Bend and will later be shown in Whittemore.
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Rolfe
West Bend
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
Whittemore
Pocahontas County Legion Plans Rolfe Meeting
The Pocahontas County American Legion Association will meet in Rolfe Monday April 16 at 8 00 p m. All members are urged to attend. J F Mulholland County Adjutant.
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Pocahontas County American Legion Association
Rolfe
J. F. Mulholland
Rob Roys Weather Record Is Your Arrow Subscription Paid Up
An item notes weather records tied to Rob Roy and checks on whether your Arrow subscription is current. The brief implies a promotional or informational angle about ongoing newspaper services and reader obligations.
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Arrow
Legion to Stage Boxing Show April 19 at Butler Hall
Rolfe Legionaires present top fighters Lewis Wilden of Algona and Dick Girres of Mallard in a card at Butler Hall Thursday April 19. Other bouts include Tuffy Hansell vs Merlin Smith, Jimmy DeVaul vs Bernard Sprage, Vince Stoner vs Arnold Fisher, Karl Roy vs Kid McCoy, with Red Weech refereeing. tickets 35 cents for about 30 rounds.
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Lewis Wilden
Algona
Dick Girres
Mallard
Rolfe Legionaires
Butler Hall
Lewis
Geo. Lorenz
Spencer
Girres
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Gus Joslyn
Gilmore City
Chas
Doc
Jimmy DeVaul
Rolfe
Bernard Sprage
Albert City
Vince Stoner
Arnold Fisher
West Bend
Karl Roy
Kid McCoy
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Red Weech
Dan Turner to Speak in Pocahontas Court House Assembly
Dan Turner will address voters in Pocahontas in the courthouse assembly room on Tuesday April 17 at 8:00 p m as part of his bid for Iowa governor. The former governor recalled his term from 1931 to 1932 amid several controversies and pledges to win another chance.
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Dan Turner
Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Turner
Methodist Church Plans Special Easter Services and Events
Rev T S Bassett leads Sunday services at the Methodist church with baptism opportunities for absent members. Epworth League hosts the evening service. the church honors the high school's dramatic and musical work and includes a Bible Story Contest. Missionary and Ladies groups announce April plans and a May Day event with a regional Epworth League Rally in Rolfe on Apr 20 expecting 100 delegates from several towns.
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Epworth League
The
Missionary Society
YT. D. Jones
L. A. Rogers
C. P. Lathrop
Nain Lutheran Church Notes and Local Socials
Sunday School and worship services listed with Danish language portion on the first Sunday. Confirmation services on Sunday April 15. Piketown Local Farm Union to meet April 20 at Fred Kerns’ home. Local social and family visits noted including Telmer Sime’s meat market move and travel updates for the Sime and Elbert families.
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Pikertown
Farm Union
Fred Kerns
Robert Bruce
A. G. Hille
St. H. Clarke
Glidden
I. C. Smith
Grant Pollock
Telmer Sime
Roland
Sime
Ernest Sime
Rolfe
Fairmont
Minn
George Elbert
Bernadine Barnes
H. C. Barnes
Elbert
One Killed One Injured in Week of Accidents
Last Thursday evening near Laurens Her man Mueller 22 died after a loaded shotgun discharged while he crawled through a fence near his home. In Webster City Anton Larson was injured in a car crash returning from Iowa Falls. He suffered a head gash and knee injury requiring surgery. The Waldon family suffered minor injuries. the collision involved a Webster City resident.
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Herman Mueller
Laurens
Peter Mueller
Anton Larson
Palmer
Webster City
Iowa Falls
Lester Waldon
Ivadel Hansen
Waldon
Production Credit Loans Available in Storm Lake District
Production credit loans are now available in this district per Co. C Elk secretary treasurer of the Storm Lake Production Association. Applications may be obtained by writing to this office. Loans cover feeding and breeding of livestock crop production and other farm needs. Rediscounted through the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank at 54 percent interest. Each borrower becomes a stockholder in the Storm Lake Production Credit Association.
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Co. C. Elk
Storm Lake Production Association
Storm Lake
Elk
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Storm Lake Production Credit Association
Trinity Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule
Rev. J. O. Wangberg presides with Sunday School and Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Luther League meets at 8 00 p m Mid week Prayer Meeting Thursday 8 00 a m Missionary Society hosts Mrs Ben Munson April 18 Choir rehearsal Friday April 13 There is nothing like looking at life’s great problems from a personal standpoint.
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Eee Hee
Luther League
Fred Kerns
The
Missionary Society
Ben Munson
Lehnus Residence Receives New Shingle Coat
B J Lehnus starts re-shingling the east portion of his residence. Workers install a second coat on the roof as part of ongoing home maintenance.
Banks urged to accept government bonds in loan closings
Bank receivers and S F 111 Iown banks are told by state officials to accept Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation bonds in settlement of loans with the Omaha Federal Land Bank. Creditors signing bond acceptance can speed loan closings. bonds are tax exempt and government guaranteed. About 75 million dollars in Iown loans remain approved.
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H. C. Moore
Farmers’ National Farm Loan Association
W. W. Harris
Pocahontas National Farm Loan Association
S. F. 111 Iown
D. W. Bates
State Banking Department
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Omaha Federal Land Bank
Moore
Harris
Messrs
Moore and
Presbyterian Church Notes and Upcoming Services
Morning Worship at 10:00, Sunday School at 11:15, Christian Endeavor at 7:00, Evening Worship at 8:00. Rev. George Albright of Storm Lake to preach next Sunday morning. Church resumes regular services and invites all youths to Endeavor. Apr 15 is the annual every member canvas with members asked to stay home in the afternoon until canvassers call.
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Christian Endeavor
George Albright
Storm Lake
Christian Endeavorers
Callender Visitors Attend G. C. Harris Home
Mrs. J. M. Phillips and sons Charles and Lloyd Phillips of Callender joined guests Sunday at the G. C. Harris home. A doorway was cut through the north side of the T. D. Jones building at Broad and Garfield to provide a back exit for the Gamble Store occupying part of the building.
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J. M. Phillips
Charles and
Lloyd Phillips
Callender
G. C. Harrisome
T. D. Jones
Broad
Garfield Streets
Gamble
Pocahontas County Expenditure Comparison for 1931 32 33
A tabulation by County Auditor Roy A. Johnson compares Pocahontas county general expenditures for 1931 1932 and 1933 noting substantial reductions in most items of expense while the cost of caring for the poor remains similar.
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Pocahontas County
Roy A. Johnson
Board of Supervisors Sa
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County 1933 costs show daily operation at 763.66 dollars
Pocahontas county’s 1933 financial statement lists daily operating cost of 763.66 dollars, with a deficit from the prior year. Major expenses include county roads 5,566 dollars and sheriff 4,623 dollars, plus rising poor relief and hospital care costs for residents.
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Pocahontas County
Johnson
Board of Supervisors
Court House
District Court
Cherokee
Oakdale
Woodward
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Twin Lakes Conference
City Park
Adam
Barney Bruce
Bruce
Woodbury County
County Legionaires
M. E. Aid Society
D. M. T. Woman's Club Meeting
Rolf
Legionaires
Rob Roy
Observer
Legion
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nain Lutheran
L. H. Kjoller
Trinity Lutherand Church
J. O. Wangberg
B. J. Lehnus
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F.F.M.C
Presbyterian Church Notes
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