Plane Crash Near Rolfe Injures Sykes and Damages Aircraft
An aircraft piloted by Marvin Carlson from Fort Dodge with George Sykes aboard crashed in the James Cornwell pasture west of Rolfe. Sykes sustained head and arm injuries after striking the instrument board as the plane slid about 20 feet after landing gear damage. Carlson cut the engine but could not restart it due to heat. both men were taken to Ort Dodge for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
James Cornwell
Marvin Carlson
Fort Dodge Import
George Sykes
Fort Dodge
Carl
Ort Dodge
Sykes
Lutheran Hospital
Jane
Roy B. Davidson Fatally Injured in Iowa Crash
Roy B. Davidson of Storm Lake was fatally injured in an automobile accident Friday near Quidson. He never regained consciousness at a hospital. His death follows a crash that left him with a broken leg deep gashes and other injuries. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Storm Lake Methodist Church. Donald Davidson of Storm Lake and L. Davidson of Rolfe are among his relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy B. Davidson
Storm Lake
L. R. Davidson
Rolfe
Neg
Qwidson
John
Old Schaller
Jesn
Nene
Methodist
Donald Davidson
L. Stavidson
Davida
Storm. Lake
Horticulturist Ame Sarde to Judge Farm Exhibit
A horticulturist will judge the farm products exhibit at Pocahontas events. Exhibits will be displayed in the dining room and lobby as judging begins Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ame Sarde Faty
Grove
Lini
Pocahontas
T. J. Trebben
Defense Bond Quiz Highlights Cashing and Saving Bonds
The article explains you can cash a Defense Bond after 60 days for the full face value plus interest. It notes few owners cash Bonds, as many are investing all they can to support national defense, often via payroll withholding through employers or banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
America
Pocahontas 4-H Leader Everett White on Farm Program
Everett White, president of the Pocahontas county 4-H club, will appear on Herb Plambeck's farm program on Saturday at 12 noon. The broadcast promotes county fairs across Iowa and includes plowing matches. White will describe events and answer Plambeck's questions about the fair program at the Pocahontas county 4-H fair scheduled for August 14 15 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett White
Pocahontas County
Herb Plambeck
Iowa
Plambeck
Farm Bureau Camp Opens At State Fair 1941
A Farm Bureau camp at the 1941 Iowa State Fair will run August 20 to 29. Camp space and services are free if campers bring their own equipment. Five fair admissions can be obtained for campers for $2. Police protection, city water, and electric lights will be provided. Ralph Chapman, son of the late Grant Chapman, will be camp superintendent this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Ralph Chapman
Grant Chapman
Night Shows Set for Pocahontas 4-H Fair Aug 13-15
Pocahontas County 4-H fair plans a larger event August 13 to 15 at Pocahontas grounds with a Thursday Old Settlers picnic marking the 50th anniversary of the Pocahontas Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance. Night shows on Thursday and Friday feature 75 head of horses and ponies alongside judged classes, parades, and exhibitions through the evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Old Settlers
Pocahontas Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association
Court House
Red Cross sewing center organizes classes and gifts
The Red Cross sewing class has been reorganized with Mrs. T. D Jones supervising and Mrs. Clyde Brinkman and Mrs. C. J. Morrison as official cutters. Others handle materials, labeling, packing, and shipping. An average of 8 to 10 women meet weekly at the new center in Central States social room donated by J. C. Damborg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D Jones
Clyde Brinkman
C. J. Morrison
G. A. Everson
Fred Witt
Fae Schon
Red Cross Center
Central States
J. C. Damborg
O. B. Fuller, Sr
Maude Ives
S. T. C. Club
Carl Hansen
Needle and Thread Club
W. H. Roberts
Kathryn Soth Joins Better Homes and Gardens Editorial Staff
Miss Kathryn Soth accepted a post on Better Homes and Gardens as director of the test kitchen. She left Tuesday for Des Moines and began her duties Wednesday morning. Soth spent three months visiting her parents, formerly worked for Farmers Wife and recently with General Mills testing staff in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Soth
Better Homes and Garden Magazine
Des Moines
Miss Soth
M. R.soth
Farmer’s Wife Magazine
General Mills
Minneapolis
Jolliffe Named Assistant Business Manager at Iowa University
Elwin T. Jolliffe of Humboldt, grandson of James Jolliffe and son of Frank Jolliffe, has been appointed Assistant Business Manager at the University of Iowa. The Jol liffees formerly farmed near Bradgate and are well known in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwin T. Jolliffe
James J. Jolliffe
Frank Jolliffe
Humboldt
University of Iowa
Jolliffees
Bradgate
Boy Scouts Lead Aluminum Drive In Local Collections
The aluminum drive ended last week with 380 pounds collected at the Central States building. Scouts led with the Boy Scouts first and Girl Scouts second. F. L. MacVey topped individuals with the most aluminum, followed by Claude White. Mayor Fuller offers cash prizes to the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
F. L. MacVey
Claude White
Mayor Fuller
Central States
Marion Abbott Weds Deane Gunderson in Ogden Church
Miss Marion Loomis Abbott daughter of Mr and Mrs James T Abbott and Deane Gunderson son of Mr and Mrs John C Gunderson of Rolfe Iowa married July 28 at First Presbyterian Church Ogden Utah The ceremony was led by Dr John Edward Carver with Maid of Honor Miss Kathryn Abbott and Miss Betty Dix as bridesmaids and organ music by Mrs W J Hillabrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Abbott
Deane Gunderson
Rolfe
Ogden
Utah Standard-Examiner
Marion Loomis Abbott
James T. Abbott
Waterloo
Iowa
John C. Gunderson
W. J. Hillabrant
Wattis
Utah
Mendelssohn
Roy Whaley
Chicago
Kathryn Abbott
Betty Dix
Pocahontas Leaders Discuss Corn Liquidation Plans
Pocahontas county agricultural conservation association chaired by Harry Lund discussed liquidation of corn in Humboldt, Dickinson, Emmet, Palo Alto, Kossuth, Winnebago, Hancock, and Pocahontas counties in Al gona. Storm Lake meeting drew thirty county committees to review the same issue with state officials Fred Roewe, Laurel Dietrich, Maurice O Reilly attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Harry Lund
Pocahontas County
Maurice O’reilly
Gilbert Bilis
William Fisher
Heny DeWall
George Peters
Doctor Beam Honored by Iowa State Medical Society
The Iowa State Medical Society elected Doctor Beam to its 50 year club and sent a framed letter of congratulations. He will later receive a pin and access the privileges of the select group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beam
Iowa State Medical Society
Doctor Beam
Dates Set for Rolfe Poultry and Grain Show
The Rolfe Business Men's Club executive committee set dates for the Rolfe Poultry and Grain Show. The event runs Thursday September 26 Friday 27 and Saturday 28 with street attractions to entertain visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Poultry and Grain
Rolfe Business Men’s Club
Granddaughter Weds in Spring Valley Baptist Church
Miss Rosalie Watson and Arthur Krieger wed July 4 at Spring Valley Baptist Church. Rev. Irving Conradson officiated the double wedding service. Bride wore white sheer with fingertip veil and carried snap dragons and gardenia. bridesmaids wore pastel gowns. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Hattie Ives of Rolfe and L. H. Watson family members. The couple will reside in Minneapolis area after Northwestern Bible School attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Ives
Rosalie Watson
F. L. Watson
Kildora
Arthur Krieger
St. Paul Minn
A. Krieger
Spring Valley
Minn
Baptist Church
Irving Conradson
Lenora Bly
Mildred Allen
Barbara Sample
Krieger
Rolfe
Northwestern Bible School
Minneapolis
L. H. Watson
Rutland
H. C. Sorenson
Estherville
Gordon Watson
York
1941 4-H Fair to Feature Exhibits and Amusements
Pocahontas county plans a county wide 4 H fair with nearly five acres for exhibits rides and concessions. Merchants may display merchandise to the public and half of last year’s exhibitors have already signaled intent to set up. Exhibits must be ready by entry day Wednesday August 18 on the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Orchid for the Arrow Letter from Chester Donaldson
Chester Donaldson of Decatur Illinois writes to The Arrow to say he enjoys the paper and praises its quality though he is about 600 miles away. He commends the newspaper as one of the best compiled in its class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchid
THE
ARROW
Chester Donaldson
Decatur, Lll
Roy Brooks Wed Margaret Nissen in Missouri
Announcement of Roy Brooks of Rolfe marrying Mrs. Margaret Nissen of Fort Dodge on July 14 in Maryville Mo. The couple celebrated with a dance on August 2 at Bradgate hall and plan to establish a home in Rolfe once a house is found.
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Roy Brooks
Rolfe
Margaret Nissen
Fort Dodge
Maryvill
Bradgate Hall
Meat a Weapon for War Wins
Experts argue meat supply is crucial to wartime effort on par with bombers and tanks. The American Weekly essay suggests continual food production and distribution bolster morale and sustain troops during conflict.
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Chicago Herald-American
John Cordes Injured in Highway 44 Car Crash
John A. Cordes suffered severe injuries when his car collided with Crawford Kauffman’s vehicle on Highway 44 a mile north of town. Cordes, his son Claus, and two visiting grandsons were in the car, which overturned into a ditch. Cordes was pinned and later treated at Fort Dodge Lutheran hospital after ambulance transport. The other occupants had minor injuries. Kauffman escaped unharmed. The Cordes car was destroyed.
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John A. Cordes
Here
Cordes
Claus
Mr. Pleasant
Rolfe
Cordes Farm
Crawford Kauffman
McIntire
Fort Dodge Lutheran Hospital
Kauff
Kauffman
Aluminum Dance Supports U S O Donations Peak
Pocahontas county American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars thank residents for aluminum drive at the Ridotto on July 31. About 3800 pounds donated for defense, 20 dollars remaining after expenses goes to the USO, 15 cent admission funded hall usage donated by Lloyd Olson.
Old Settlers Plan Picnic August 14
The annual Old Settlers picnic will be held Thursday August 14 on the court house lawn. It marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Pocahontas Mutual Fire and Lightning line with music by the Pocahontas juvenile band and skits by county settlers. Prizes for best skit and badges for county residents prior to 1900. Attendance requires bring baskets and dishes. coffee cream and sugar provided.
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Court House
Pocahontas Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association
Pocahontas
Anna Pollock
Pocahontas County Historical Society
Matie L. Bailey
Ora Malcolm
Ora Belle Murphy
Ed King
Frank O’brien
Matie Baily
J. D. Fitzgerald
Anna Hewlett
W. E. Pirie
Messer Leith
U S O Drive to Raise Clinton Township Funds
The Rolfe Legion Auxiliary launches a house to house canvass in Clinton township to fund the United Service Organization. The goal is 191 dollars with a single 1941 drive supported by local officers and a committee led by A M Simonson urging prompt pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Legion Auxiliary
United Service Organizations
U.S. O
Clinton Township
United Service Organization
Young Men’s Christian Association
National Catholic Community Service
Salvation Army
Young Women’s Christian Association
Jewish Welfare Board
National Travelers Aid Association
Pocahontas County
S. C. Gilchrist, Jr
Laurens
C. I. Watts
Pocahontas
F. E. van Alstine
C. B. Fuller, Jr
E. P. Lomen
M. R. Soth
Fuller
A. M. Simonson
J. H. Brinkman
E. H. Clark
Legion Auxiliary
A.M. Simonson
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James "Cornwell Pasture
Farm Bureau Ie
Society Horse
Pohontas Record-Democrat
Frank Clark
Winterset
Ben
Clark
Farm Bureau Camp
U. S
Tutuila
Chungking
China
Japan
Red
Boy Scouts High
Dean Gunderson
Marion Abott
Rolfe Poultry
John Cordes
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