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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1939
Page
4
Frank Priebe notes rising interest in capons among producers and consumers. He cites examples from Indiana and Iowa of increasing capon production and caponizing plans. A hatcheryman reports a 90 percent profit after expenses, suggesting careful entry and timing for caponizing at 1.75 to 2 pounds.
High school seniors found invitations in desks announcing a 6:30 p.m. banquet at Hotel Kermore in Emmetsburg this Saturday night. Seventh grade art will wrap a Mexican pottery project this week using coil clay and tempera paints.
The report states that eighty two of every hundred persons under sixty and twenty eight of every hundred under ten are said to have defective eyesight, reflecting a notable prevalence across age groups.
The board of supervisors in Pocahontas County Iowa orders land owners to adopt cultural weed controls for primary noxious weeds including quack grass and field bindweed and to mow secondary noxious weeds to prevent seed. The weed commissioner may destroy weeds at county expense with costs recoverable by special assessment. notice by registered mail if costs exceed $25. Resolution passed April 8 1939.
Sunday dinners gather D M T families as Ruth Roberts undergoes appendicitis surgery in Fort Dodge. A week of activities includes a 4 H meeting and multiple visits. 29 pupils absent due to measles. Bernard Hurley serves as substitute at D M T. many residents visit hospitals, shoppers, and relatives across Estherville and Spencer areas.
Fort Dodge visitors include Mrs. C E Miller Mrs J H Bucher and Mrs James of Havelock while Dr C E Worster attends a Storm Lake osteopathic meeting at the Bradford hotel. Gilmore City guest Mary Williams visits Mrs J H Pollock as Wayne Hendricks Morris Pike and Lufts host relatives Lincoln County area. Loren James named baby of George Wagner and wife as Marian Hacker assists at the Wagner home.
A collage of calls visits and small gatherings spans Pocahontas and surrounding towns. Mr and Mrs Bill Johnson host at Walter Rothwell home. families from Poca hontas Ames and Algona join Sunday dinners and church events. The Learn a Little Study club plans a doughnut fry while Er v Ready Sunday school hosts an April party. many neighbors attend concerts and a variety of club meetings and visits across Laurens, Rolfe, Mallard, and nearby communities.
Plover Methodist Church led by Pastor E Redmayne holds Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 and Epworth League at 7 p.m. The pastor’s subject is “The Working Christ” inspiring workers. Ladies Aid meets Thursday with hostesses Mrs. Meredith Mrs. J. W. Arnold and Miss Nona Redmayne. good attendance desired.
Plover Presbyterian Church led by Minister W. Rothwell lists regular service at 10 and Sunday school at 11. A joint meeting of the sessions of Plover and Pocahontas churches follows the Virginia baked ham supper in Pocahontas Thursday.
First through eighth graders report on sickness absences and recoveries. Reading room gains new books while students celebrate birthdays and memorized poems. Sixth graders boast perfect attendance and many sing in a newly formed grade cannon. Visitors and travel notes follow, along with spelling contest victory and upcoming state competition.
Funeral services for James Pollock of Plover were held at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Walter Rothwell and Rev. E Redmayne conducting. He served as a school board and town council member, belonged to K P Masonic and Eastern Star, and moved from Clare to Plover in 1911 where he spent his later years. Interment was in Clinton-Garfield cemetery, Rolfe, with many relatives attending from across Iowa and Minnesota. A tribute by Mrs W F Hofert praised his steadfast character and long community service.
The Pollock family thanks friends for help and sympathy after a bereavement. Mrs J H Pollock, Dr and Mrs Howard J Pollock and family, Mr and Mrs Harrah and children express appreciation and extend greetings to Plover friends.
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