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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1934
Page
2
Rolfe news notes local business callers, staff changes, and social visits from Plover to Algona, with updates on church growth and Legion Auxiliary activities. The piece mentions Rolfe residents and nearby towns, a new Phillips 66 tanker, and plans for a 1924 Chevrolet display with road tests at Rolfe Auto Co.
Norman Siefkin and others visit Rolfe and area residents as townsfolk share dinners, calls, and visits across Iowa. Local events include a Legion show at Butler Hall, a Y M C A bridge gathering, a barber shop sale and move to Bradgate, and health trips by Howard Schoonover with Knights of the Grip ties to Hewitt & Sons.
R H S Arrowlet Senior High School dismissed at 2 00 p m last Friday to attend a track and field meet at Rolfe City Park. The school week featured class and club activities, photo proofs by Mr Strathman of Pocahontas, and end of six weeks tests as extracurriculars fill spare time.
W E Priebes weekly letter warns poultry raisers of grass eggs caused by hens eating too much green feed. He notes dark yolks seen when candling eggs and recommends confining hens until noon and feeding a robust mash to supply proper whites and yolk center.
Governor Clyde L. Herring proclaims April 30 to May 1 as Health Appraisal Week and Child Health Day in 1934. The address urges surveys to guide health measures, prioritizing mothers and babies in economic recovery efforts across Iowa.
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. T. S. Bassett lists services at 10:00, 11:00, and 7:00, with a 7:45 worship. Women’s Day features a Biblical play Great Possessions and music. youth district program Friday night includes Bible Story Telling Contest and social activities. Missionary Society district convention set for Apr 25 in Manson. Ladies' Aid Kensington on Apr 25. May Day plans announced.
A long list of visitors and residents’ activities fills the week in Plover and nearby towns. Trips to Pocahontas, Emmetsburg, Fort Dodge, and Havelock are noted, along with school and church events, a Plover carnival plan, and upcoming fire protection updates.
The Happy Home Makers 4-H Club will meet at the home of Dorothy and Harriett Climpson on Saturday April 21.
Richard Martin, Raymond Dixon, and Miss Viola Hanisch were hit as they neared Milwaukee tracks south of Immersburg. The steam engine struck the left rear fender, tipped the car onto its side, and caused injuries to Dixon and Martin while Hanisch escaped with minor injuries. All were shaken. car badly damaged.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Friday April 20 at Mrs Mae Butler's home with Mrs Catherine Parradee assisting. Members are asked to bring carpet rags to donate. Representatives at the county meeting in Havelock last Wednesday evening included Mrs I M McKim Mrs Elmer Nicol Mrs John M Bush Mrs W W Bruner Mrs W J Johnson Miss Mary McKim and Miss Elsie Rothwell.
Sunday School and worship times shift May 1 as Presbytery meeting causes a one week Bible Study pause. Women’s Willing Workers met with Mrs. Rothwell and others leading devotionals. Pocahontas concert by Pocahontas Ladies Choir and Plover Male Quartet planned. Jefferson Presbyterial and Presbytery meeting April 24 25 with Raymond Henderson delegate. West Bend choir offered Easter selections and cantata plus violin solo The Holy City by Mrs Carl Vohs.
Plover Methodist Church notes pastor Rev Harold V Bartz outline Sunday schedule with Sunday School Morning Worship Epworth League and evening events plus a Young People class party and a district rally date. Also a probate notice appoints Juanita Clifford Nelson executrix of C Clifford estate in Pocahontas County Iowa with payment and claim requirements.
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