Rolfe Local News Grade School Operetta Friday Night
The Rolfe area notes an operetta by the grade school Friday at 8 p m at the schoolhouse. Mrs Bill Point moves into the Sargeant home to care for Mrs Sargeant. Families from Rolfe and Havelock visit relatives and share Sunday meals.
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Bill Point
Sargeant
Roy Gaskill
Roy
A. R. Gaskill
Havelock
LeRoy Miller
Harry Herscher
C. L. Cornwell
Amanda Hersom
Charles Otto
Des Moines visitors and local club notices and births
Mrs. M W Webb and children visited Des Moines Saturday. Bon Ton Bridge club meets May 2 at Mrs B C Rudolfs. Ladies attend Fort Dodge Sunday school convention. Mrs J C Brogotti Mrs L Davidson and Mrs George Ivey attended. Mrs Hepsie Forsythe hosted Mrs J K Lemon of Douglas Wyo. Lunch hosts included Mrs Geo O Hauck and Mrs J A Johnson. Mr and Mrs J T Hendricks returned from visit with daughters Mrs Henry Buck and Mrs Frank Ralle at Havelock. Mrs A R Lanus came home from Vergil Struthers where she cared for Mrs Struthers and newborn baby girl for 10 days. Rev J O Wangberg left for Bowman N D to attend 30th anniversary of Lutheran church. he was pastor there years ago. Mr and Mrs C H Cordes of Mt Pleasant welcomed a baby boy Ronald Perry born April 22. he is their third son. Custom hatching at Wood’s Hatchery Rolfe 7 for 30 dozen. Rolfe represented at county Federation of Women’s Clubs in Plover. Tuesday club invites meet in Rolfe next year. Glenn Grinnell began work for Rickard hardware wiring rural homes for REA line south and west of town. Grinnells to occupy rooms above Peterson clothes shop. Presbyterian Missionary society met in church parlors. Mrs John Brinkman spoke on Chosen. Lunch served by Mesdames Minnie Jarvis Maude Ives Henry Olerich Wm Howland and D E Young.
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M. W. Webb
Des Moines
Bon Ton Bridge Club
B. C. Rudolfs
J. C. Brogotti
L. R. Davidson
George Ivey
Fort Dodge
Hepsie Forsythe
J. K. Lemon
Douglas
Wyo
Geo. O. Hauck
J. A. Johnson
Myr
J. T. Hendricks
Henry Buck
Frank Ralle
Havelock
A. R. Lanus
Vergil Struthers
Ronald Perry
C. H. Cordes
J. A. Cordes
Wood’s
Rolfe
County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Plover
Rolfe Woman’s Club
County Federation
Glenn Grinnell
Rickard Hardware
Grinnells
Peterson
Presbyterian Missionary Society
John Brinkman
Minnie Jarvis
Maude Ives
Henry Olerich
Wm. Howland
D. E. Young
Pocahontas County Republican Supervisor Candidate Announces Run
A candidate announces seeking the Republican nomination for county supervisor in Pocahontas County for the term starting January 1 1939 subject to the June 6 primary election. The nominee pledges to work for the county's best interests and asks for voter support at the polls.
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Pocahontas County
Transportation taxes per bushel under ICC and Missouri data
Official ICC and Missouri figures show that moving a bushel of corn 100 miles by a private truck costs taxpayers 2.17 cents for right of way, 500 miles costs 10.85 cents, with additional license and fuel taxes paid by the truck. Rail transport shifts taxes to the railroad, about 1 to 1 1/6 cents per bushel for taxes and 1 4 to 1 4 cents for right-of-way maintenance.
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State of
Missouri
Interstate Commerce Commission
Will Tour Historic and Scenic Iowa Places
The Iowa Rural Young People's Assembly plans a bus and car tour of eastern Iowa from Iowa City to Backbone State Park Cresco Decorah Lansing Marquette Dubuque Maquoketa caves Davenport Muscatine Burlington Keokuk Keosauqua Fairfield and back to Iowa City. The tour aligns with the Iowa Centennial and includes many stops along the route.
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Iowa Rural Young Peoples Assembly
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Iowa City
Backbone State Park
Cresco-Decorah
Lansing
Mississippi River
Marquette
Dubuque
Maquoketa Caves
Davenport
Muscatine
Burlington
Rolfe School Updates And Activities Across Grades
First graders colored rain scenes with a rainbow lightning and clouds while seeds germinate. Fourth graders study the United States in geography with new pupil Delmar Traves. High school girls glee club enjoyed a park picnic and kittenball followed by a scavenger hunt and marshmallow roast. Junior and senior activities include observation and practice teaching in rural schools. Two educational films shown at Rolfe high school entertained third and tenth graders.
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United States
Delmar Traves
Miss Bradley
Miss Luce
City Park
Rolfe
Gilmore City
Miss McNee
Federated Women’s Clubs
Pocahontas County
Plover
Mary Beth Brinkman
Mary Beth
Maybelle Ryen
Anita Miller
Rolfe High School
Rolfe School
Methodist Church Calendar Highlights Sermon and Events
Sunday services feature a sermon What Think Ye of the Christ and Epworth league plans a bake sale. The league will show Unto the Hills May 22 and Intermediate leader Edward Fisher guides a strong meeting. Rural life conference at Morningside College Friday includes Dr Stacey, Dr Winterstein, Rev Feller and others. WOW broadcasts Sundays 2 30 to 3 p m. Storm Lake services May 3 include Dean McCutchan and Bishop Oxnam. Aldersgate service May 24. Mrs Marvin Burroughs joins from Curlew church.
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Epworth League
Estelyn Roberts
Evelyn Hewlett
Intermediate League
Edward Fisher
Rural Life
Morningside College
Roadman
Olson
Buena Vista College
Stacey
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Winterstein
Iowa Rural Religious Fellowship
Irvin Feller
Iowa Character Education Plan
Storm Lake
Dean McCutchan
New Hymnal
Bishop Oxnam
Aldersgate
Marvin Burroughs
Curlew Church
Trinity Lutheran Church Notices and Events
Regular services on Sunday with the sermon titled The Good Shepherd and his Hireling. Luther League in the evening. Catechism class Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday May 14 at Mrs. T. C. Lowry. Lutheran Brotherhood gathers Thursday evening May 8 at Trinity church. Quote from C H Spurgeon about salvation through Christ.
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Good Shepard
Luther League
Ladies’ Aid Society
T. C. Lowry
Lutheran Brotherhood
Trinity Church
Christ
C. H. Spurgeon
Presbyterian Church Sunday services and events listed
Regular services next Sunday include a 10 o clock sermon by Rev H A Sinning with Sunday school at 11 10 The Christian Endeavor society meets at 6 45 The Excelsior society hosts a mothers day luncheon in the church parlors on May 4 at 1 o clock Each member should bring one guest.
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Excelsior Society
Nain Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Schedule
Sunday school and Bible class set for 10 15 a m with no worship service this week Mrs Lary Ferden returns home from Fort Dodge after several weeks at her daughter's residence Pastor George J Robertson leads the church activities and updates.
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Nain Lutheran Church
George J. Robertson
Railroad Pays 1937 Taxes on Chicago Northwestern Railway
Taxes levied on the Chicago Northwestern Railway operating property in Iowa for 1937 totaled $626 840 48 according to a report issued by R A Miller tax commissioner. Pocahontas County receives 10 293 76 with state 931 11 county 4 234 46 school 4 642 68 township 27 05 and city 458 46. First installment paid in March 1938.
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Chicago
Northwestern “Railway
Iowa
R. A. Miller
the Railway
Pocagontas County
What is meant by Dest Sterilized Gold
The piece explains sterilized gold and desterilization. Sterile gold is purchased with no new money, while desterilized gold means the government will issue dollar bills against sterilized gold, putting new money into circulation to boost the public. It notes gold flowing from abroad and domestic sources to Fort Knox for safekeeping.
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America
Fort Knox
Kentucky
John Q
Repossession Pianos For Quick Sale In Fort Dodge Area
Advertises quick sale of several pianos in the vicinity to balance due. Offers viewing location via Kimball Distributor box 291 Fort Dodge. Includes contact details and a note about seeing the pianos. Also lists corn sheller for sale and soybean seed inquiries with local contact. Includes farming services offered by Gerald Foust in Plover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Fort Dodge
Thompson Bros
Rolfe
Ee Leeda
Gerald Foust
Plover
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Peterson Clothing Co
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J. O. Wangberg
A. V. Graeber
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Wood's Hatchery
Fay Wax
Stromberg
Ames
Broeder
Arrow Adz
TACK
Wiur
Rolfe State Bank
Ith’s
Saturd Smith’s
Fort Dodge Grocery Company
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Glenco Soda
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