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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
5
Apr events include bridge clubs church meetings and school programs across Rolfe Garfield Des Moines Powhatan and surrounding townships. Highlights: county track meets Pocahontas Fonda and Laurens dairy tour plus high school commencement and baccalaureate services.
February contest in Laurens ends with clerk James declared winner after absent voter ballots are rejected. The contest board finds 1867 for Tice and 1854 for James, and returns bond posted amounts. Flores Berry and attorney A J Shaw participated as evidence was heard.
A ten week Boy Scout training course starts Friday April 24 in Storm Lake. E L Crabb field executive Sioux City leads. Dr U S Parrish chairs the general committee with Guy Fitzpatrick as Scoutmaster and Peter ae as assistant. Open to men interested in boys and Scout work.
The Rolfe Public School invites the community to a Friday program at 7 45 with performances by all grades. High School Orchestra opens the show and admission is 10 or 20 cents with free entry for grades 1 to 6. Afterward exhibits showcase year long work across departments including home economics and manual training with items for sale and displays to attract families.
The kittenball season in Rolfe starts next Tuesday evening with four teams and captains G G Butler R G Hunter B A Peterson and James Sennett. A long player list follows for Butlers Calls Hunters Hens Petersons Pups and Egg House Rats including many names. A schedule shows games from Apr 28 through Jun 28 with Butler Egg House Peterson Hunter and others. fans urged to attend opening night.
Storm Lake dealer Fred W. Dumbaugh has purchased the former Geo Steig farm of 320 acres in Scott township Buena Vista county. The property was sold by Geo J Schaller as trustee. Dumbaugh, a former Rolfe boy now in Storm Lake mercantile trade, bought the farm as an investment.
4 H Club workers from Pocahontas County four northeastern townships Des Moines Powhatan Roosevelt Garfield and Clinton will gather at the Knights of Pythias hall Rolfe Tuesday April 28. A 7 p m lunch will precede a varied program with music readings and stunts. Iowa State College leader Frank P Reed will speak and corn club efforts follow the 100th anniversary reaper prizes. Parents may attend.
Nathan Lurie owner of the Rude store announces a new grocery line. A cleared shelf area will house the stock this week and be ready by Saturday though full selection will come later. The department will operate on a cash and carry basis.
The next regular meeting of the W C T U will be held at Mrs. W A Wilkins home Friday afternoon April 24. Lesson subject The Economic Effects of Prohibition. All members expected and visitors welcomed.
Betty Biebesheimer of Pocahontas won first place at the Pocahontas County Spelling Contest held April 17 in Pocahontas. She will represent the county at the May state contest in Des Moines and receive 12 dollars from the Pocahontas Commercial Club to help cover expenses.
The Farmers' Union local of D. M. T. met Tuesday night April 14 in the school building with about seventy five attendees. A large program featured pupils, including a boys' quartet, a boys' duet, a girls' quartet, and a cornet and trombone duet. Miss Jeane Scheffers accompanied at the piano. A debate followed on opposing the county assessor plan, with Lehnus and Hosier on the negative and Majorowicz and Watson on the affirmative. The judges were Mrs. Jens Thompson, Mrs. W. R. Rogers and Mr. Bigelow. the negative won. Afterward, jello, cake and coffee were served by the Sorensons, Watsons and Hendersons. The next meeting is set for May 12.
The Manson Co operative Creamery began operations on March 28 1981 and has issued its first checks for cream. About 425 patrons are enrolled and the plant has produced over 1000 pounds of butter daily since opening.
The Pocahontas county board of supervisors sold 114000 in refunding four percent bonds at a premium of 400. The sale set an 3.92 percent effective interest rate for the bond run, replacing old bonds from 1919 1921 and 1923 that bore six percent. Several bond houses participated. a Chicago firm secured the issue.
4-H clubs plan a series of parties next week with Frank Reed aiding in committee meetings. Programs include music wholesome fun and entertainment. Events run 7 to 9 pm at Pocahontas High School Rolfe Knights of Pythias Hall Laurens Consolidated School near Fonda and other locations. Seed corn will be provided for Corn Club grain judging at the Iowa State Fair with IH scholarships for the 100th anniversary of the reaper invention. Pig clubs and clothing clubs are starting.
Albert Pavik of Havelock and Mary Muenzenmay of Rolfe married at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Pocahontas on April 15 1931. Rev M J Kolvek officiated. The bride wore white chiffon with pink bouquet. They plan a home on a Laurens area farm.
Webb's popular Rexel one cent sale returns offering discounts up to 1.50 in value for one cent. The event runs April 30 through May 2 with significant savings as Webb's promotes its liberal sale pricing.
The Arrow corrects a previous report stating Edgar Cornell did not install a new awning at the Nelson Hotel. He says he only prepared hangers for a future awning installation. The correction notes no intentional misstatement.
A quip notes how water tends to freeze with the slippery surface facing upward, an observation on everyday physics and irony.
After a long drought, showers on weekend and a snow event revived soil moisture. Rain supported oats and grass, aiding seeding and corn planting while clouds helped prevent frost. A hopeful notice thanks the weatherman for timely precipitation.
Pocahontas County Cow Testing Association officials attended the district banquet for cow testers and dairymen in Storm Lake last Tuesday. The event featured talks on keeping business records, urged economy, and set the Pocahontas County Dairy Tour for Friday June 5 visiting Allen and Watson ranches and the Women's Reformatory dairy department in Rockwell City.
Two Buena Vista College coeds Miriam Ives of Rolfe and Marian Mandeville of Storm Lake swam at Sunset Park beach on Apr 1 marking the season’s first lake swim. They stayed submerged about five minutes per official timekeeper Hazel Hyde.
Mrs. G. F. Schryer of Pocahontas died at home from a stroke suffered Friday. Aged fifty five, she resided on a Dover township farm thirty two years and moved to Pocahontas two years ago. Survived by husband and two daughters Mrs. Loyal Newell and Mrs. Martin Rappon. Funeral at the Methodist church Wednesday at two o'clock.
For years the Pocahontas County Farm Bureau has promoted high yielding seed corn. This year farmers saved 25 to 50 bushels each and found ready sale. A committee met at the Pocahontas courthouse last Saturday to plan seed corn distribution. popular varieties include Reid's Reliance Oesterland and Golden King.
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