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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1933
Page
6
The Boston Herald notes differences between American and African monkeys focusing on thumbs and toes, tail use, teeth count, and temper. It highlights that American monkeys possess four grasping digits, display tameness, and can be trained for tricks that earn coins, while African monkeys show greater intelligence overall.
A reflective piece recalls past dances where dowagers and fathers endured long hours as chaperones. It recalls old fashion rituals, chaperons of both sexes, and early forms of teen courting known as twosing later termed petting, noting the obsolete custom and its social toll.
Weather vanes originated for wind direction with banners on fortifications. Ecclesiastical winds carved as weathercocks symbolized Christian faith with a crossball and a cock atop the cross. The vane’s shape also suits easy turning with the wind and serves its decorative purpose.
The Grenfell Missions in Labrador and Newfoundland were founded in 1892 by Sir Wilfred Grenfell to provide hospitals nursing stations and services for fishermen and families. Headquarters at St Anthony Newfoundland include an orphanage and a hospital steamship Strathcona II.
The Galle Lighthouse, a noted landmark for seamen along the Ceylon coast, has functioned for 85 years and is expected to operate for at least another decade. Built when lighthouses were rare off major channels, it stood at Ceylon’s chief port long before the Suez era.
The article recalls John Greenleaf Whittier born 1807 in Haverhill as a leading figure of the New England school of writers. It notes his marriage and places him among contemporaries such as Emerson Hawthorne Holmes Longfellow and Lowell.
Seniors face three weeks left as the Junior Senior Banquet and annual senior play approach. Browning and short story studies mark English class, while the Rolfe exhibit showcasesVocational work. The Pocahontas County Track meet is set for April 21 at Rolfe City Park with Rolfe defending champion hopes.
Rev L H Kjoller pastor. Sunday services at 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Evening Service 1st and 3rd Sundays 8:00 pm Mid week Prayer Meeting Thursdays 8:00 pm Danish language service first Sunday each month all other services in English. Rolfe community invited to attend.
Ames Apr 26 Miss Florence C Plondke Iowa lecturer outlines ten years of meat research and cooking standards. She compares meat to insulin in diet value, notes lean meat in reducing diets, and cites Iowa's leading pork and beef production highlighting livestock as the state's top industry. The talk targets housewives students and teachers.
Miss Plondke highlights recent findings that debunk past notions and prove even small children need meat. She calls attention to liver’s value in preventing and treating anemia as part of updated dietary guidance.
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