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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1934
Page
5
A local notice invites readers to a sale of household items and supplies with emphasis on appreciating staff and the upcoming vote day. The message repeats that customers may visit during the sale to purchase items and show support for the event.
A partial clipping notes the development secretary of the REA in Washington DC reports progress on the Pocahontas county route. The message mentions an engineering exam and expected correspondence soon, with locals including Healy Gilmore City and Mrs Lyle Sous et Rages cited among signers and nearby visits noted.
Reading fragments describe a cream and street scene near Symes Wate by Prox church attended by Presbyterian ladies.
Peter Hansen Bendixen 43 of Rolfe Iowa died at home after illness described as cirrhosis and complications. He was born January 1 1888 in Dunelal Township Pocahontas County Iowa and married Petronellit Barecks in 1905. Survived by wife five children two daughters three sons, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, with many relatives attending the funeral at Rolfe and burial in Garfield Cemetery Rebte.
The Rolfe Prontoation Club meeting set for Thursday is postponed to Thursday August 20. Dr. Palmer will chair the session. A lighthearted note adds that a nickel never sounds louder than when it hits a church collection plate.
Observer Hronek reports Pocahontas seen 15 straight days above 100 degrees with two brief showers missed. Highest thermometer reading reached 114 during a heat period, while only 1.4 inches of rain fell in the period. Corn suffered but some remains. Webster loam soil noted for moisture retention and taller corn growth.
Former Roeder Poy delivers a sermon about faith and guidance at the Presbyterian church, reflecting on past service and his experience. He is welcomed to speak next Sunday during the morning service in town.
A group of 4-H club boys traveled to Ames on Saturday in August for judging work. They evaluated classes in livestock and grain with agents and local leaders observing. Attendees included Roger PeWolf Morris Ives Forrest Ives Vincent Branigan Leland Beneke Raymond Beneke Wilson Bolen Junior Hopkins Wo Bolen and County Agent Schmuecker.
The Le Club show at Pocahontas hosts a pulling contest on August 19 with two classes for teams over and under 3000 pounds. An attractive prize awaits the best pulling team and entries via Dr Wood or the Farm Bureau office before Aug. 19. The event also travels to State College and the State Fair.
The Garfield Go-Getters 4-H Club will hold its annual achievement day Monday Aug 17 at 2 30 p m in the home of Mr and Mrs Frank J Shimon. The event showcases club work and prepares for the Pocahontas County Boys and Girls 4-H Club Achievement Show on Aug 1 at Pocahontas. Garfield girls plan a local show initiation of a new member and display foods canned by members as well as a demonstration The Uses of Canned Tomato Juice by Mary Beth Brinkman and Mary Van Ives. All Garfield 4 H Club members and the public are invited.
Dear Friends, a visit to a poultry flock shows overcrowding harming growth. Workers plan to separate corkerels from pullets and reduce crowding to improve bird health and market readiness. Price fluctuations drive producer behavior and timing for sale. Brink Priche signs off.
Local notices from Rolfe and surrounding area recount visits and travel. Dr. Lester Lesermin shows improvement and may return soon. Helene Thompson and Pearl Pederson visit Roland friends. Otis Hillard of Chicago also in town. Mrs Geo Stinton evaluated at University Hospital. Various residents and guests attend clubs and social events with reports on gatherings and prizes.
The first County 4 H Achievement Show will be held in Pocahontas on August 19 with livestock judging led by Wm Darbyshire of Rockwell City and a horse pulling contest. Teams are split by weight with entries due by August 17 to Dr W J Musil or the Farm Bureau office. Lib eral prizes, a noon dinner, a rand concert, and a beauty pageant round out the day.
Mrs G W Tenderson celebrated her 96th birthday at her Highland Park home near Rolfe. Twenty two relatives and friends attended a cake and refreshments gathering planned by the birthday celebrant. A longtime Mason City resident, she has lived in the local facility for about sixty five years and remains active and alert.
Citizens and relatives travel and gather across towns and states. Families attend reunions at Rolfe City Park and celebrate events in Fort Dodge and Merrill places. Local visits include Chicago, Des Moines, Eagle Grove, and nearby towns with news of trips and family milestones.
A chaotic softball game featured the Has Beens edging the Regulars 4 to 3 after a late surge led by Showers and Dillon who homered. Sennett, for the Has Beens, impressed, while Revo Sinning debuted for the Timers as pitcher. Heathman and Cornwell also supplied power for the Has Beens, with Rolfe pitching the later game and Altas defeating Rolfe 5 to 0 in another Tuesday tilt at City Park.
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