Rolfe Promotion Club Outlines Plans and Banquet Review
The Rolfe Promotion club held a Thursday meeting with M. D. Anderson as chair. The trade extension committee proposed ideas and named Damborg Wilson White Simonson and Webb to develop installation plans. A gym expansion push and a banquet honoring the Rolfe basketball team were discussed, with paving and street work urged by the secretary. Rev H A Sinning was named chairman for the May 6 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Promotion Club
Central States Display Room
M. D. Anderson
Trade Extension Committee
J. C. Damborg
N. A. Wilson
Carl J. White
Andrew Simonson
M. W. Webb
Rolfe Gymnasium
Rolfe
W. D. Hauck
Clarence W. Tompkins
H. A. Sinning
Gordon Hoard Weds Miss Mary Lamb In Detroit Nuptials
Gordon Hoard and Miss Mary J. Lamb married in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s Detroit home on April 1 1937. The couple will reside at Villa D in Detroit until May then move to Layton New York near Watertown after a stay at Thousand Islands Casino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Lamb
Frank N. Lamb
Detroit
Mich
Gordon E. Hoard
Ed C. Hoard
Rolfe
Thomas London Jones
Lorraine Elliott
Dee Peterson
Gordon
Sidney Peterson
Keokuk
J. J. Hudson Department Store
Death
Rolfe High School
Villa D
Thousand Islands
Mrs. Ey
Layton
N. Y
Watertown
Bread Makers On The Way In Garfield Go Getters Meeting
Garfield Go-Getters hold a full attendance afternoon session at the H Brin kman home. Miss Winifred Brinkman and Lorraine Shimon led a bread baking program with 25 questions answered. Demonstrations on Whole wheat rolls, a bees talk, and a music segment followed along with a waffle dinner and a speech on shrubbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
H . Brinkman
Winifred Brinkman
Lorraine Shimon
Mary van Ives
Marie Hosier
Mary “Beth Brinkman
Lucile White
Margaret Brinkman
A. Brinkman
Rolfe Boys Basketball Banquet Honors State Tournament Team
Rolfe high school toasted the state consolation champions with a banquet in the gym last week attended by about 135 men and the women's serving troupe. Speakers included Supts. M M Rogers J Rollin Grant and coach Rollie Williams who urged continued Iowa athlete development. The Rolfe players were introduced by Arthur Evans as Plover club members and the event featured music from a five piece high school girls sextet and a festive menu highlighted by Virginia baked ham and strawberry sundae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Des Moines
Irene McNee
Rolfe School
Virginia
Parker House
Janice Wiegman
Marie White
Jeanette Hauck
Mary Graves
Supt
M. M. Rogers
Lytton School
Richard
East Waterloo
Morris W. Webb
University of Iowa
Rollie Williams
Williams
Iowa
J. Rollin Grant
Pocahontas School
Pocahontas
G. L. Sanders
Plover School
M. D. Anderson
Plover
Arthur D. Evans
Keith Rickard
Lawrence Kennedy
Albert Rudolfson
Bobby Watts
George Marine
Leo Cornwell
Edgar Smith
Ray Boles
Arnold Hansen
Bernard Ferden
Budy
Billy McIntire
Fis
Marjorie Thompson
Mary van Ives
Lulu Mae White
Irene Peterson
Highway Patrolmen Lecture Rules of Road to Women
Patrolmen West and Sterving spoke to the American Home Study club on Iowa highway laws at Mrs. L. R. Davidson's home. They demonstrated rules with a film and warned of penalties up to 500 dollars. Driver license exams in Pocahontas county are set for April 28 May 7 21 June 4 18 and July 2 at the Pocahontas courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterving
West of
Algona
American Home Study Club
L. R. Davidson
Lawrence Hansen
J. R. McIntire
Iowa Highway
Rolfe
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Pop Smith Treats Rolfe Basketball Boys
The Rolfe basketball boys were entertained at Pop Smiths cafe on Monday night. They enjoyed sandwiches with drinks and unlimited ice cream, with several players having four or five servings. The team had an enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Pop Smith’s
Evangelistic Meetings at Nain Lutheran Church
Evangelistic meetings begin Sunday April 18 at Nain Lutheran church and end Wednesday April 21. Two visiting pastors Rev Scriyer Kloth Ringsted and Rev Anders Hansen Elk Horn will preach. Four services Sunday 10 11 20 730 with free meals by Ladies Aid. Films from Holy Land and a travel lecture by Rev Hansen Monday at 8. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain Lutheran Church
Scriyer Kloth
Ringsted
Anders Hansen
Elk Horn
Ladies’ Aid
Holy Land
Hansen
Egypt
Palestine
Melrose Team Honored With Iowa City Trip
Keith Rickard Albert Rudolfson and Coach Evans led a delegation to Iowa City with the Melrose team and I D P A all state selections. The group included Chas Rubinstein Fort Dodge Messenger reporter Bob Harris and Coach Lafey from Sheldon. A 60 yard run and free throw contest preceded a banquet and practice with prizes a signed basketball awarded to each winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Rickard
Albert Rudolfson
Evans
Iowa City
Melrose
Chas. Rubinstein
Fort Dodge Messenger
Bob Harris
Lafey
Sheldon
Rollie Williams
Rolfe
Charles Rubinstein
Women’s Project Lessons Nearing Final Garf ield Township Meeting
Mrs Jas DeWolf and Mrs August Brinkman led a followup on one dish meals at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Frank Behrendsen. Attendees included Mrs Nis Behrendsen Mrs Poppinga Mrs John Rickless Mrs Earl Chambers Miss Inga Ryen and Mrs Henry Nelson. The group will present a final lesson and buffet luncheon next Wednesday at the same home inviting eastern Garfield township women to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. DeWolf
August Brinkman
Frank Behrendsen
Nis Behrendsen
Poppinga
John Rickless
Earl Chambers
Inga Ryen
Henry Nelson
Garfield Township
Basketball Team Receives Proper Honors
A local basketball squad is described as properly honored for its deserved recognition. Supporters praise the players for their effort and achievements, while coaches emphasize team spirit and community pride.
Funeral Service for James H. Price in Sac City
James Henry Price, 80, longtime Sac City pharmacist, died Monday at his Leonard street home after heart complications. Funeral services were held Thursday at Neal funeral home with Rev. C. A. Burkholder officiating. Interment in Oakland cemetery. He leaves wife Nancy Hale Price, two children Clarence U. Sac City and Ceoil Price Dixon Chicago, one grandson Bruce Burns Price, and siblings. The family and friends attended from several Iowa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Wilcox
Elizabeth Lillegard
J. J. Struthers
Wm. Struthers
Wilna
Alex. Struthers
Marion Ham
James Bruce
Marion Bruce
Edgar Cornell
Etta Symes
John Hewlett
Sac City
J. H. Price
Sac City Sun
Mr. Price
Leonard Street
Clarence
Neal
C. A. Burkholder
B. G. Wallace
A. G. Neal
Will Cobb
Ray Cobb
Walter Cooper
E. L. Maxwell
W. F. Hahne
Bert Nixon
Oakland Cemetery
James Henry
Price
Rolfe
Nancy Hale
Clarence U
C. L
Ceoil Price Dixon
Chicago
Bruce Burns Price
Marshalltown
Lutheran Ladies Meet at Trinity Church in Pocahontas
The Ladies Aid of Trinity Lutheran met at Mrs. Andrew Simonson's home. Delegates were chosen for the Woman's Missionary Federation meeting in Eagle Grove next Wednesday. The program featured scripture by Mrs. Everson and talks on church etiquette by Olive Ryen and Helen Thompson. Next gathering set for April 20 with Mrs. Severson in Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Trinity Lutheran Church
Andrew Simonson
H. G. Frigaard
Woman’s Missionary Federation
Eagle Grove
Richard Hovland
Telmer Sime
Helen Thompson
Luther Thompson
Clara Everson
Olive Ryen
J. O. Wangberg
Wangberg
John Severson
Pocahontas
Mie to High School Baseball Team Eyes Strong Season
Last week practice began with a large number reporting. No graduates from last year's recruits left the team with experience. With improved hitting, fielding, and pitching, the squad should perform well. The first game is set with Palmer on April 16. Schedule incomplete and unavailable for print.
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Palmer
Guy Smith Buys Store in Rolfe Community
Guy Smith purchased the Telmer G. Lime grocery and meat market last week and took possession Monday. A Rolfe resident since youth, he has farmed in Des Moines township and run an insurance agency. He retains Mike Sime and Robert Larson to help run the business and invites the community to an opening with complimentary coffee and doughnuts Saturday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Smith
Telmer G. Lime
Smith
Des Moines
Rolfe
Mike Sime
Robert Larson
Old Time Blizzard Recalled From Iowa Frontier
Narrative recalls the three day blizzards that plagued Iowa winters from 1860 to 1885, the dangers they posed, and the memory of settlers. It describes storm patterns, cold, and moments of tragedy such as a buried skeleton found near Powhatan township in 1866.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington Irving
Astoria
Captain Bonneville
Red Man
John Anderson
Robert
Powhatan Township
Plover
Palo Alto
Robert Anderson
Samuel Booth
Dr. Lyons
Fraser
Swan Lake
Booth
Rolfe High School Concert Friday Night
Rolfe high school music organization appears in a public program at the auditorium Friday April 16. Proceeds aid drivers who traveled to Nevada recently. Orchestra and girls glee club earned superior ratings in district contest and will enter the Iowa City state festival May 6 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Nevada
Orchestra
Girls’ Glee Club
Iowa City
Janice Wierma
Vila
Mary Gravey
Allan Lomas
Rolfe Matrimonial School Hosts Engagement Party
Miss Lucille Bucher and Miss Louise Smith announced engagements at a party hosted by Mrs. Muriel Wilson. Kenneth Medley of Boone and Ford Wilson were named as fiances. Easter Sunday betrothal news followed. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. William Christensen and Miss Millicent Eppelsheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Bucher
Louise Smith
Muriel Wilson
Miss Bucher
Cleford Wilson
Miss Smith
Kenneth Medley
Boone
Wik.iam Christensen
Rockwell City
Millicent Eppelsheimer
Havelock
Brewsters Visit Laurens and Local Events Gather Pace
Sunday visit with I E Brewster family in Laurens noted. Carol Bruce travels to Des Moines for relative visit and business. Rolfe basketball host at Rialto theater in Pocahontas. Bank building project ready to start pending weather. Chapter FA PEO met at Cardy Bruce home and heard Kipling life outline and Eastern Palestine talk. Next meeting set with Mrs J R McIntire on April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Brewster
I.E. Brewster
Laurens
Carol M. Bruce
Dew Moines
Vera Girrard
Jack Bouma
sRolfe
Rialto Theater
Pocahontas
Jack
Rolfe State Bank
Cardi Bruce
Robert Hunter
Rudyard Kipling
L. A. Roger
Palestine
J. R. McIntire
Presbyterian Church Holds New Elders Induction
Next Sunday morning worship at 10 features the installation of newly elected elders and trustees. Sermon titled Servants of the Lord. Sunday school follows at 11 10. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 Sunday evening. Business meeting Monday at 8 at the church. Woman's Missionary society meets Wednesday April 21 at 2 30 at Mrs Arthur Vaughn's home with program on Japan led by Mrs C E Morrison and Miss Charlotte Thorton reading about Japanese music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servants of the Lord
Christian Endeavor Society
Woman’s Missionary Society
Arthur Vaughn
Japan
C. E. Morrison
Charlotte Thorton
Trinity Lutheran Church notices and schedule
Sunday services and Sunday school held at Trinity Lutheran Church led by Rev. J. O. Wanghberg. Catechism class meets Saturday at 1 45 p m. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday April 20 with Mrs John Severson Pocahontas note Tuesday not Wednesday quote from J Wilbur Chapman on labeling poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
John Severson
Pocahontas
J. Wilbur Chapman
Nain Lutheran Church Plans April Meeting Series
George Robertson, pastor, leads a four day series at Nain Lutheran Church from Sunday April 18 to Wednesday April 21. Schedule includes morning worship at 10 am, afternoon and evening services, films on the Holy Land, and free meals provided by the Ladies' Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Hansen
Rev. Kloth
The
Holy Land
Rev
Kloth
Ladies’ Aid
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Roger Northrup
Crystal Lake
Gyla Shriner
Gyla
Rolfee
Gro
Cage Boys
Pop Smith
Grover Shriner
Dan Urquhart
Rodman
James H. Price
Lutheran Ladies
Rolfe Matrimonial School
J. O. Wanghberg
George Robertson
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