Community Club Events and Meetings Schedule
Local notices list upcoming meetings and events across churches clubs and 4-H groups from August 11 through September 4. Activities include Methodist missionary society meetings, Trinity Lutheran ladies aid, 4-H achievement day in Pocahontas, Garfield 4-H, farm bureau Chautauqua, Des Moines Township Women’s Club teacher reception, and a harvest service. Descriptions provide dates and hosting locations in Garfield Township and nearby communities.
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Methodist Missinary Society
H. D. Brinkman
Methodist Missionary Society
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Earl Chambers
Pocahontas
Garfield
H. F. Olerich
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
Randall Melson
Des Moines
Methodist Shovels
Electric tax shift burdens service companies nationwide
The three percent electricity tax moved from individual customers to electric producers effective Sept 1 under a Federal Industrial Control Act clause. Utilities nationwide face higher costs, with many middle western companies already losing money and cutting expenses. The piece notes the editors publish the view at the insistence of utility firms and disclaims responsibility for opinions or facts.
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Middle West
Des Moines Township Woman’s Club Elects Officers
The Des Moines Township Women’s Club met at the D M T school. Mrs. James George elected president and officers named: Mrs. Jerome M Gehrt vice president Mrs. Loren Pease secretary and Mrs. C A Carpenter treasurer A program on The World’s Fair by Nellie Peterson and The History of Our Flag by Marjorie Howe followed. Refreshments were provided by a committee. The next meeting will be the annual reception for teachers at the D M T school on Friday evening Sept 1.
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Des Moines
D.M. T
James George
Jerome M. Gehrt
Loren Pease
C. A. Carpenter
Nellie Peterson
Marjorie Howe
Theo
Lutherans in Union Meeting in Des Moines Township
Seventy five members of the Nain and Trinity Lutheran Luther Leagues held a joint gathering at the Ryen Brothers home in Des Moines Township. Reuben Angberg delivered the main talk titled Morality s Christianity with choirs from both churches providing special music. Rev J O Wangberg and Rev L H Kjoller led the devotional period. The Trinity Lutheran Girls Trio Misses Se Thompson Helen Thompson Ruth ig Pson sang. A social with refreshments followed the formal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain
Trinity Lutheran Luther Leagues
Ryen Brothers
Des Moines
Reuben Angberg
J. O. Wangberg
L. H. Kjoller
Trinity Lothian Girls
Missesse
Helen Thompson
Ruthig @Pson
Canadian Surprise Visits Niece in Plover Community
William McFadzen of St. Mary's Maine arrived Saturday for Tenth's visit at the home of Mrs. Jos McEwen in the Plover area. He was a surprise to Mrs. McEwen who had not seen him in twelve years, and was hosted at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Jerome TM with Grace and James Anderson of Plover among others.
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William McFadzen
St. Mary’s
Maine
Canada
Jos, McEwen
Harry McFadzen
Plover
McFadzen
Menat
Grace
Jas. Nderson
Rolfe Kittenball Struggles Amid Rain and Narrow Defeat
The Rolfe kittenball team faced a tough week with weather and tough opponents. Rutland edged Rolfe 1-0 in Rutland with Arent driving in the lone run while Showers fanned four. A rained out game at Bradgate halted progress, and a close loss at Plover followed as Rolfe out-hit 7-3 but committed more errors. Pollock collected two hits as Rolfe showed fight but fell short.
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Rutland
Showers
Veterson
Rolfe
Arent
Strachan
Bradgate
Mass meeting to discuss farm tax problems in Pocahontas county
A mass meeting at Pocahontas County Court House on Tuesday evening August 15 at eight discusses disparity between agriculture and industry and the NRA impact. Debate will cover farm program, tax revision, and an industrial ale-shot plant at Port Dodge. R M Evans will report.
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Court House
Pocahontas
NRA
Pocahontas County
Port Dodge
R. M. Evans
Evans
Rain settles long drought with soaking weekend
The article notes a two and a half inch Sunday rainfall that lightly moistened the area and aided fall pastures and remaining potatoes, following a prior shower that helped crops. Threshing is nearly finished with oats variable in yield, averaging about twenty bushels, while wheat and barley yields were modest.
St. John's Annual Picnic Features Baseball Game
St John's Parish picnic at Gilmore City on Wednesday August 16 features a 3:30 p m baseball game between Sioux City Stock Yards and Memphis Red Sox. Other attractions include a bowery dance chicken supper free boxing wrestling show and Clare Band concerts with details on bills.
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St. John’s Parish
Gilmore City
Sioux City
Hakes Accepts State Fieldman Post Beginning August
B A Hakes has joined the State Board of Assessment and Review as a fieldman and will start duties August 15. He will inspect retail outlets especially department stores where stock often escapes assessment and tax.
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B. A. Hakes
State Board of Assessment and Review
Laurens Sun
Miss Mildred Heald to Teach in Greenville Schools
Miss Mildred Heald has contracted to teach at Greenville next year. She will teach the fifth and sixth grades and will also instruct home economics at the school.
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Mildred Heald
Greenville
Rolfe Beats Bradgate 9-1 Behind Eleven Hits
Peterson backed Rolfe at bat while Marchant Stegge and Hoag played for Bradgate. Marchant, Egg House fame, had a tempting low ball and was replaced by Stegge. Bradgate collected seven hits with three errors, Rolfe had eleven hits and three errors. Townsend hit a home run for Bradgate and Showers did so for Rolfe. Bradgate struck out twice, Rolfe four times. Final score 9-1 Rolfe.
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Peterson
Rolfe
Marchant
Stegge
Hoag
Bradgate
Egg House Fame
I Rolfe
Townsend
Bradgae
Fort Dodge Seeks Industrial Alcohol Plant Cooperatively
A plan to establish a cooperative industrial alcohol plant near Fort Dodge targets five counties Webster, Hamilton, Humboldt, Calhoun and Pocahontas. The project seeks 4,000 stockholders at ten cents each, with producers as required. aims to produce alcohol from corn at about two cents per gallon and boost regional corn value amid evolving motor fuel use.
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Fort Dodge
Webster
Hamilton
Humboldt
Calhoun
Pocahontas
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Arrow and NRA clash over hours at weekly production
The Arrow explains it cannot fit a 40 hour week into five eight hour days due to peak load on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It argues a national code could change scheduling and that early contributed copy is needed to avoid extra staff or unfair deadlines.
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Arrow
NRA
Des Moines group travels to Palmer corner gathering
DeWayne Thomas and friend Miss Ruth Dexter drove from Des Moines Saturday evening with Ruth Helmer and her boyfriend. They were met by Harriss F. Thomas and the children at the Palmer corner south of Rolfe.
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DeWayne Thomas
Ruth Dexter
Des Moines
Ruth Helmer
Palmer Corner
Rolfe
Harriss F. Thomas
County NRA regulations spark debate over hours and compliance
Tecahontas county aims to follow NRA rules but reports suggest misinterpretation of working hours as hours to stay open. General Johnson, Nira administrator, warns shortening hours violates the NRA while keeping stores open and hiring more help may be preferred. The issue remains contested as readers seek clarity on expected standards.
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Tecahontas County
NRA
General Johnson
Nira
Indiana
Lizard Lake Listed for State Conservation Improvement
The State Board of Conservation includes dredging Lizard Lake in a long term program. A recent visit found the lake in excellent condition with high banks and timber. Dredging and stocking could create a good fishing area, with bathing access and potential as Pocahontas county’s best state park and recreation site.
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State Board of Conservation
Lizard Lake
Pocahontas County
Conservation Board
Old timer letter recalls L. C. Coffin family history
A letter from the L. C. Coffin family, longtime Rolfe residents, recalls building a livery stable on Des Moines Avenue and family members in Oklahoma and Nebraska. It notes Gov. Bill Murray vetoing Oklahoma Soldiers Home funds, and updates on George, Roy, Algy, Beatrice, and Charles Coffin living in Oklahoma, Nebraska, and California. The letter cites a 1893 Reveille clipping about post‑cyclone hard times.
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L. C. Coffin
Coffin
Rolfe
Bradgate
Coffins
R. S. Mather
Des Moines Avenue
Oklahoma
Grand View
California
Elgin
Soldiers’ Home
Oklahoma City
Bill Murray
George
Okla
Syril
Anadarko
Roy
Moses
Lyons
Neb
Algy
Hutchinson
Kan
Beatrice
Charles
Mr. Coffin
Reveille
Bridge over Pilot Creek Reopens After Safety Upgrade
The span west of Tollersrude place has been named and given a new floor and railing to improve safety. Local officials say the refurbishment strengthens the crossing and reduces hazards for travelers.
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Pilot Creek
Tollersrude Place
Second-Hand Wife comes to The Ritz August 11-12
The Ritz hosts the screen version of Kathleen Norvig’s Second-Hand Wife on August 11 and 12 under the Relfe Promotion Club. Sally Nilers and Ralph Bellamy star with Telen Vinson and Victory Jory in supporting roles, a note of caution about content, and a Wednesday closure affecting showings.
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Ritz
Ritzander
Relfe Promotion Club
Kathleen Norvig
Miss Norris
Sally Nilers
Ralph Bellamy
Telen Vinson
Victory Jory
Rolfe Paving Hangs on State Aid and Federal Funds
Residents in Rolfe, Iowa, were told a state financed street improvement could proceed if Garfield street and Primary No. 44 were funded. A local committee sought talks with the State Highway Commission and Lt. Gov Kraschel, but local sentiment opposed rushing paving without clear financing.
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Daily Register
Iowa
Rolfe
Rolfe Promotion Club
State Highway Commission
Kraschel
Arrow
J. H. Brinkman
Garfield Street
Highway Commission
Worthwhile 4-H Club Notes Des Moines Township
The Worthwhile 4-H Club held two study meetings in Des Moines township with Wilma Struthers and Evelyn Hovland hosting. Demonstrations included wastepaper baskets and curtains, plus a picture study by Doris Vaughn. Next meeting at Elva Fae Ham’s home. club members to join Achievement Day at Pocahontas on Aug 17.
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Des Moines
Wilma Struthers
Evelyn Hovland
Marie McKinnon
Doris Vaughn
Irene Bendixon
Mildred Burkhart
Theer
Evelyn Weishaar
Louise Vaughn
Elva Fae Ham
Pocahontas
Special Edition Next Week Promotes School Supplies Ad
The Arrow announces a regular annual school edition to be printed next week. It invites advertisers to place notices for clothing, shoes, books, tablets and pencils, promising wide local distribution and urging prompt submission.
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The
Arrow
Woman’s pursuit of dazzling others questioned
A reflective line suggests some women live solely for the purpose of dazzling others, raising questions about motives and social expectations.
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