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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
5
Community calendar items list meetings from Apr 24 to May 7 including Ladies clubs, Methodist society sessions, and Y M C A activities. Also includes plum and apple spray instructions, a farm accident note at Tolan farm, and a Pocahontas Beeud club training session focusing on whole wheat muffins and cereal candy.
The region enjoyed a wet spell ending with a drenching rain on Friday that replenished soil without delaying corn planting. Oats emerged rapidly, pastures flourished, and perennials like peonies and tulips advanced. late frosts caused minimal damage with ice forming only in light frost events.
Phil Peterson the receiver of First National Bank of Havelock paid a ten percent dividend to proven creditors, bringing total payments to ninety percent of what the bank owed when it closed. An additional ten percent dividend may soon be paid by First National Bank of Rolfe, raising total payments to seventy five percent.
The Easter service featured a newly vested twenty member choir and a cantata The Easter Angels by Fearis conducted by Mrs Grant Johnson with Miss Jeane Scheffers at the piano The congregation praised the choir for its fine performance and community support during the preparation and show.
The Des Moines Township Woman's Club held its regular meeting at the school on Tuesday April 8. Community singing followed the opening, roll call named a favorite picture, minutes were read and approved, reports and bills were examined, then a program on home decor and meal planning was delivered by Mrs William Fisher Mrs Lester Thorson Mrs Arthur Vaughn and a luncheon was served by hostesses C W Carpenter Clarence Watson and Frances Mohr.
The Garfield Township Farm Bureau unit will meet at J. C. Nelson's home on Thursday evening April 24. A notably interesting program is planned and a large turnout is expected. Everyone is invited.
Twenty one patients were examined for a free tuberculosis and heart clinic held at the courthouse in Pocahontas last Friday. The clinic was run through the Pocahontas County Medical Society and the Tonal Tuberculosis Association with thirteen county physicians in attendance including Drs. C. L. Jones Benjamin Smillie and S. J. Townsend of Gilmore City A W Patterson Fonda E W Wilson H C Lawson and W W Beam of Rolfe K P Hunter of Havelock G A Everson of Plover J H Hoven den of Laurens J C Riordan G F Parkes and C C Kepler of Pocahontas.
Eno Post No 32 of Havelock hosted the county association for a Tuesday night meeting. County Adjutant Harold Shimon opened the session as Carey and Heflin entertained with a comedy act. Major Frank J Lund of Webster City spoke on veterans duties beyond active service, followed by a large post feed. Laurens Post will entertain the county organization in May.
Des Moines IA April 24 Special The Drake relays draw twenty five hundred athletes from colleges and high schools as big names like Tolan Gordon and Lee Sentman compete. Records in 100 yards 120 hurdles and pole vault are in jeopardy with strong fields from Iowa Illinois Nebraska and Texas Christian. Tickets list 50 cents to 2 50 and special one-way fares to Des Moines are offered for the event.
A playful piece quips global illiteracy and the price plunge of eggs with pun laden lines. The text treats the topic as a lighthearted, whimsical observation about diet and spending.
The Rolfe Presbyterian choir of twelve performed The King Eternal with Mrs. Isabelle Munson on organ and Miss Frieda Wille coaching. Soloists included Miss Daisy Holt and Lawrence Quinsland with ensemble numbers and duets, ending with a note of splendid music as visitors from nearby towns praised the concert.
Laurens community leaders Sen F C Gilchrist Chas Haman and Dr F M Minnich met Des Moines Board of Conservation about the proposed Rush Lake state park. Committee has subscribed funds to cover the 1400 expected from the community but the board seeks site visit and final details before a decision. The park appears assured though work remains.
The Marshall Township Farm Bureau unit holds its regular monthly meeting at Frank Schlensig's home on Friday evening April 25. A display of home furnishing work is planned and all members and neighbors are invited to attend.
Miss Violet Figgins and Mr. Walter Harris wed at the bride’s parents home in Pocahontas on April 28 1930. Rev W H Welsh officiated with Amy Figgins as bridesmaid and Russell Harris as best man. The couple will honeymoon in Des Moines and southwestern Iowa.
Father Dobberstein continues the Grotto of the Redemption project at West Bend. He has crafted fourteen cross sections and plans to fetch stone in the Black Hills for summer work. He aims to install a Carrara marble altar railing from Italy at a cost of 3000 dollars and place six Bethlehem grotto statues nearby.
State Board of Conservation leaders in Emmetsburg discussed deepening several northwest Iowa lakes made shallow by silt. The board expects the legislature to authorize the project with license revenues likely offsetting much of the cost.
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