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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1937
Page
5
The notice calls for bids on paving work in Rolfe with state funding. Bids due by August 21 for two connected projects to be let late. contractors must coordinate to complete before freezing weather. Detour routes will be arranged during construction.
Dwain Gilleland aged 22 died in a car crash seven miles east of Varina while returning home to Pocahontas from Storm Lake. A 19 year old companion, Dayton Toon, was with him. authorities report the driver claimed he braked sharply to avoid a collision, the vehicle skidding and overturning. The Gilleland family is known in Pocahontas.
The D. M. Woman's Club met at the high school with Mrs. Leslie Struthers and others leading. A vocal duet Louise and Doris Vaughn, piano by Mrs. Arthur Vaughn, a paper on the United States mint, and a Ozarks talk by Miss Clara Dawson were featured along with a musical trio. Officers were announced for the coming year. Refreshments followed.
Henry Brinkman and daughter Mary Beth travel with Stella Mae returning from California. They visited relatives, explored national parks including Yellowstone and Lassen, drove through Oregon and California deserts, and planned a southern route back via Arizona New Mexico and Denver to Iowa.
The Arrowman notes satisfaction with his boys and girls in absence from shop for 24 days. He reached us nearly 1000 miles from home on Saturday and praises coverage, advertising, and the paper's value away from home. The editor remains the same trusted figure amid changes and thanks Mrs Pollock and Mrs Mick for their support.
The next Arrow edition will publish next week and reach prospective students and the public. It serves as an advertising venue for school supplies and back to school guidance. Mothers preparing children for school will find shopping suggestions and early copy is encouraged.
Rolfe hosts a preliminary round of the state bridal beauty contest at the Ritz theater next Monday evening August 16 to select entrants for Des Moines events August 25 to September 1 at the state fairgrounds. One winner and four alternates advance with expenses paid. prizes total $500 plus daily awards and a final grand prize. Participants aged 16 to 25 must wear a wedding gown. ballots are issued with admission for voting.
Dale Peterson, 17, son of Mrs. Chris Peterson, was badly bruised when a heavy wagon ran over both his legs after he jumped to avoid a crossing. He loaded two tons of coal at J. T. Grants yard and was delivering when the incident occurred. He is recovering with doctor’s report noting no broken bones.
The Tilton-Guthrie Players bring a three night engagement to Rolfe in their big tent starting Monday Aug 16. Opening with Don't Rush Me followed by The Cohens and Kellys and Getting Gertie's Garters. Eight piece orchestra vaudeville headlined by Don Lewis. One free admission for every adult ticket on Monday. Tent on Johnson show lots. Tickets 10c and 25c.
The American Legion Auxiliary traveled to Jonesport for a 1 o'clock luncheon. Fourteen members and three visitors attended a dinner and business session led by president Mrs. C. B. Chapman. Frances Perigal received a past president's pin. Mary Jones was installed as vice president. Next meeting set for Sept 18 at Mrs. Marvin Burroughs home with assistants. Music month program led by Mrs. James Sennett.
The annual Brinkman family reunion was held last Saturday at Rolfe city park with a large turnout. Out-of-town attendees included Lily Rice of Rochester Michigan Will Brinkman of Fair Grove Michigan John Brinkman of Caro Michigan Fre defrey Montie Will Brinkman Jr and Donald Montie Mrs Will Montie of Akron Mrs Douglas Hope and children Islea Beth and Dougie of Chicago Mr and Mrs Paul Brinkman and daughter Paula Dee of Aberdeen South Dakota Mrs Naylor of Cimarron Kansas and Dr and Mrs L R Wellstead of Ottumwa. Guests were J C Olerich and John Wiegman.
Congressman Wm. Lemke of North Dakota will speak at the Messerly farm picnic one mile north of Fort Dodge on Sunday August 15 at 2:80 oclock. He is the union party candidate for president in the last election and will discuss farm credits and reduced interest rates. Prizes will be awarded and a movie of the crowd will be taken.
Mr and Mrs Earl Firkins and daughter drove over from Ottos on Sunday and spent the evening with Mr and Mrs D E Young.
A heavy rain Saturday evening brought about an inch and a half, easing drought concerns and boosting corn prospects though hail and frost remain risks. Oats yield estimates run 50 to 60 bushels per acre with weights near 30 pounds per bushel. A later Wednesday rain further dampened the moisture question and cooled temperatures from 100 to under 70. Aaron Bishop lost a calling line to lightning during the storm.
All day event at Templar park Spirit Lake Iowa invites Masons and families. Grounds free to use with concessions. Activities include golf shuffleboard tennis swimming cards dancing a park ball game between Templar park staff and visitors. Ladies bridge at 8 pm, prizes, dancing 8 pm to 5 am period. Visitors may bring lunch or eat in dining room for 65 cents. Lifeguard on duty at swimming dock all day.
In November 1918 peace joy inspired many groups and 250 college peace teams. Team 101 Ruth Alldredge Frances Scudder and Sally Morris speak in the park next Sunday at 7 30 pm with a bonfire after meet to discuss and organize a peace society. Sponsored by four Protestant youth societies.
The Rolfe Promotion club meeting scheduled for today is postponed due to St Margaret's carnival and will be held next Thursday at St Margaret's supper instead.
Editor reports C. A. Nicoson is improving in Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge after severe burns from flaming wax. He is expected to recover but will be out of work for some time. The news notes a narrow escape.
A fierce fire on a Lake township farm owned by the Landmesser estate destroyed a barn a poultry house and a large amount of hay. Insurance coverage of 1100 did not fully cover the loss. The fire occurred about 1 o clock Monday near Gilmore City four miles south and two west.
The Carlson blacksmith shop at Laurens has been sold to Andrew Hendrickson of Sioux City.
Harold and Edward Calligan were hurt when their car struck a viaduct pier on Wall Street in Sioux City. Harold sustained a fractured jaw and was released from St. Vincent's hospital Saturday. Ed had multiple cuts. The wrecked car is being repaired.
The first through third grades of the Methodist Sunday school will picnic at Twin Lakes State Park on Tuesday August 17. Meet at the church by 10 a.m. Cars provided. Mothers urged to attend. Notify Cora Ivey if you can drive a car or share transport. Bring sandwiches and any other food, dishes, and utensils, plus bathing suit, towel, and ice cream. Children monitored near shallow water. Do not bring spending money. Teachers are Mrs J C Brogotti Miss Allie Grant Estelyn Roberts. Superintendent Cora Ivey. Remember the date next Tuesday.
The first Pocahontas county plowing match will be held near Pocahontas on the afternoon of August 20 in conjunction with the 4-H club fair. Contestants plow one acre within a three hour limit, with two bottom and three bottom tractor classes offering prizes from 5 to 20 dollars. Perry Boughton of Cherokee will judge, and rules govern plow depth, furrow straightness, and field conduct.
The Iowa state fair project booth by Pocahontas County Farm Bureau will be shown at the county 4-H club fair in Pocahontas on August 19 and 20. It features operating costs for appliances, power sources including horses windmills tractors and current farm conveniences, and farmer counts by township served by REA lines. Also notes heavy rain at the Fonda fair this week.
本文记述马里恩 Bruce 夫妇从加拿大归来一路游历。行程以多伦多、Alliston等地为主，驾车穿越美国与加拿大，覆盖2264英里，另与在 Hamilton 的表亲同住约450英里，总里程约2664英里。旅途全程无大车祸，雨仅在Napoleon, Ohio一地短暂降落。
The Rolfe community welcomes Climax Manufacturing Co as a new local processing plant. The editor notes towns grow with industries and urges supporting regional producers like canneries creameries and cheese factories to keep products local. Messrs. W. S. Bollman and Oda Reid and their families are welcomed to the community.
County Engineer A. L. Thornton surveyed the site two miles northeast of town for a new steel bridge. The creek will be realigned and the mile of road graded and graveled to improve safety. the project will move a bridge from another county location and begin soon.
Obituary recalls Charles F. Garrison a Rolfe business owner and gallery operator born Elk heart Indiana December 12 1856. He married Adah Fulcher in 1888 and later moved to Rolfe before relocating to Whittier California where he died July 21 1937 aged 80 years 7 months and 9 days.
St Johns church at Gilmore City holds its annual picnic on Sunday August 15 with a roast chicken dinner at noon and roast ham supper from 5 to 7 30. A 3 30 baseball game features Brooklyn Giants versus Dixie Roamers and evening events include boxing wrestling games and prizes.
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