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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1946
Page
2
Our project has drawn eight replies including catalogs, bicycle safety material, two rental films on Argentina and Oregon country, and a talk on Alaska by N. J. Bixler. Students especially enjoyed Bixler's hour long chat and found the Argentina film educational.
The appeal urges 2000 Pocahontas County farm families to save one tablespoon of flour per meal for a month to send 5500 pounds to Europe. Americans are asked to cut two bread slices daily to free wheat and oil for starving Europe and balance diets with alternatives like oatmeal and more potatoes.
Community events include the Bon Ton bridge club gathering with prizes for high and second high, a D.M.T. Woman's club program featuring a playlet and musical numbers, and multiple meetings of the N.N. and American Home Study clubs. A reception honored Mr. and Mrs. William J. McIntire with about 100 guests, and U.S. W A units scheduled a meeting with officer installations.
At the regular meeting in Mrs. C. R. Buckwalter's home officers were elected for the coming year with Mrs. L. R. Davidson as president, Mrs. Harry Thompson as vice president, Mrs. Mary Blessing as secretary, and Mrs. Jennie Johnson as treasurer.
W F Schneck is pastor with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p.m. Good Friday services at 3 p.m. in the Methodist church. Session meets Saturday at 8 p.m. Reception of new members and the Lord's Supper on Easter morning. Fort Dodge Presbytery spring meeting at Boone April 24 25. Presbyterial meets same place and time.
Emery L. Petersen, pastor, announces junior choir practice Thursday at 4 15 pm and Holy Communion Thursday evening at 8. Sunrise service at 6 30 am. All are invited to worship with us.
Reverend C R Buckwalter leads a Good Friday service from 3 to 4 p m at the church in a union gathering inviting all faiths. Easter Sunrise at Avery's Hill near Rolfe starts about 5 20 a m if clear. no service if cloudy or rainy. Sunday school 10 15 a m. worship 11 15 a m with sermon Christ Lives To Give Us Life. Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m. Woman's Society meets Wednesday April 24. Youth Fellowship convention at Humboldt April 28 evening program plans announced.
The Trinity Lutheran Church announces J O Wangberg, pastor. 9 am Holy Communion and 9:60 am preaching on The Resurrection Life based on Matth 28 1 38 10 30 am Sunday school and Bible class. Junior choir rehearsal Saturday 2 30 p m. W M F meets at Kanawha Wednesday April 24.
The family of Amos Marchant extends sincere thanks for the cards flowers and thoughtful deeds during his hospital stay and at his passing.
We thank friends for gifts, flowers, and calls for our wife and mother while in the hospital at Fort Dodge. A. D. Clear and Family express deep appreciation for the kindness shown during her illness.
SGT Guy KE Keeles Jr. arrived home Tuesday from Fort Leavenworth Kansas after 89 months in the army. Thirteen months were in the China Burma India theater. En route home they paused in Yokohama and avoided Pacific storms last week. Guy Jr. sailed from New York to overseas, returned via the West Coast. He was greeted by Mr and Mrs Meeles and Bobbie in Des Moines Monday.
The Dunn brothers of Havelock recently returned from military service and bought three lots north of the Carrie Holt property from James Fox. They intend to erect a garage on the site.
J. H. Brinkman buys the Hans Ryen house just west of his residence. It will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. William J. Brinkman.
Miss Dorothy Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Peterson and Harvey C Andersen son of Mr and Mrs Soren Andersen were wed in a simple home ceremony at Gilmore City conducted by Rev A J Knudson. The bride wore a pink gown with carna tions and sweet peas corsage while Miss Elsie Blomberg attended in green. The groom was supported by Leon Larson as best man. A reception and 5 o'clock dinner followed at the couple's home with guests and attendants roles noted. The couple will reside in Gilmore City where the groom works as a mechanic.
The Powhatan Farm Bureau met at the Plover schoolhouse on Monday evening April 8. Mrs. Walter Woodin reported on Family Living and Mrs. Jerry DeYoung gave a news commentary on current Farm Bureau interests. Robert Smith of Pocahontas Farm Service Co. summarized company progress and products for Pocahontas county farmers. The Plover boys quartet performed with piano by Sue Heathman. Beverly Majorowicz played rolos and Mrs. T. R. Jones spoke on international relations. A skit titled Lazy Susan and a trick skit were presented by Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Westerman with assistance from Mrs. Gardine. Eber W. Eldridge led a discussion on Planning the Farmstead.
More than 100 agricultural leaders from across Iowa plan the fourth annual State Farm Sports Festival in Ames on September 6 and 7. The event, revived after a five year lapse, is coordinated by the Iowa Farm Bureau with Iowa State College support and local farm bureaus.
Rollin Ives, a Technician Fifth Grade, has been discharged from the army at Camp McCoy Wisconsin last Saturday. He served with the 756th Engineers in Germany and is now at his home with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Ives.
Marie Neuschaefer R N director of public health nursing Des Moines will speak at the annual public health dinner at the Pocahontas hotel April 24 at 6 30 p m. J J Marzec public health engineer Spencer will also speak briefly on his work. Tickets are available from area hosts in Fonda Palmer Laurens Pocahontas and nearby towns.
Oats fields green and ground in good condition as plowing for corn reaches 85 to 90 percent. Red clover and alfalfa thrive while pastures remain healthy, about two weeks ahead of recent years.
Notice announces a referendum on creating Pocahontas County Soil Conservation District in Iowa and an election for three commissioners. Eligible landowners within the proposed district may vote April 28 1946 between 5 and 9 PM at polling places in Laurens Pocahontas Rolfe Palmer and Fonda.
The column notes relaxed coal sale rules allowing reasonable quantities without a strict ten day supply certification. It reports arrivals of Portland cement and different cements, emphasizes equitable distribution, and cites a local savings on Mule-Hide roofing products. It also jokes about John L. Lewis Day and criticizes the coal royalty idea.
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