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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1942
Page
2
Local groups held August events including Youth and Missionary divisions meeting in shared spaces with Rev Wangberg leading devotional moments. Attendees included Miss Hattie Lehnus, Miss Anna Ryen, Mrs. P. M. Peterson and many neighbors for luncheons, crafts, and quilt work.
E J Pluamer pastor leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Official board meets after the service. Families bring basket dinners to share after worship. Dr Davies district superintendent conducts last quarterly conference Sunday night September 6. Choir practice Thursday at 8 p.m.
A lively centenarian explains her long life and quest for a tenth husband. Dr. Leonard Keene Hirshberg discusses why her quirky rules appeal to science, as featured in The American Weekly distributed with the Chicago Sunday Herald-American.
Pocahontas County issues 41 marriage licenses by August 0 this year, down from 61 by August 10, 1941. No licenses have been issued this month to August inclusive.
Edgar Showers writes from Inglewood California about life on a camp near a Hollywood turf track. He describes crowded barracks stable life, pontoon bridge work, six hour passes, and nearby cities, noting humor in a barber shop move and rumors of Mojave desert leave while expressing pride in Rolfe school and fellow soldiers.
In a August 4 1942 letter from Camp Barkeley Texas Virgil Cook reports becoming the youngest staff sergeant in his battalion and division. He describes army life warm weather cactus horned toads and pets goats dogs and a cat. He hopes to return home soon and notes rationing soft drinks and absence of beer or liquor.
Rolfe Red Cross volunteers praise H C Wasem for donating space at Riches Cafe for sewing first aid and dressings. Articles cover home nursing classes, a Massachusetts army camp case, a furlough approval process, and a local sewing room with donations, tables, chairs, and a blood drive.
Leslie DeWolf writes from Camp Crowder Missouri on August 2 1942 to Mr Seth about his transfer to the motor pool as a truck driver. He notes longer hours than lineman but plans to continue schooling for 18 days and expects further moves if veterans are shipped out.
Mr and Mrs James W Bruce of Port Dodge announce the marriage of their niece Dorothy Earline Bruce to Arthur Thomas Vande Lune. The ceremony took place Friday July 24 in Tacoma Washington. Dorothy lived with her aunt and uncle in Rolfe where she graduated from Rolfe High School in 1941.
Garfield Go-Getters met at Marie Hosier's home to prepare for Achievement Day August 20 at Beryl White's home. Eight members answered roll call on What Material I Like to Work With. Blue ribbon outfits were shown by June Shelgren Beverly DeVoni Mary Margaret Brinkman Marilynn Barrett and Beryl White with Brinkman and White to represent the club at the county style revue. Mary Margaret Brinkman won the Country Girl's Creed speaking contest judged by Miss Ember Day. Beverly DeWolf and Beryl White also demonstrated for the fair. Tea was served by the hostess after photos were taken.
Relatives gathered at Mrs. Eldon Watters home in Lake City on Sunday to celebrate her birthday with a noon basket luncheon. A four generation portrait was taken including Mrs. L. W. Ives A. W. Ives Mrs. Charles Watters Reginald and Dennis Watters. Attendees listed include families from Rolfe Des Moines Au Dubon and Lake City.
Dr. Eric P. Pfeiffer urges continued filing of birth certificates detailing their value for school, work permits, voting, marriage, civil service, military service, social security, pensions and inheritance. He notes records show date and place of birth and can aid identity and citizenship proofs. Birth records may be obtained from county clerks or Des Moines vital statistics. parents should confirm filings within four months of birth.
Mrs. Elizabeth Foster of Osceola, now 91, is the only living person known to have attended the first Osceloa Fourth of July and appears again this year to help celebrate the holiday in Osceloa.
Nellie King is appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Frank King late of Pocahontas County Iowa, deceased. Creditors must present claims as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated August 1, 1942.
Four to five military jeeps a sedan and six men will visit Pocahontas Aug 20 for a noon hour exhibit at the Nite Show arena. Led by First Lieutenant Charles S. Bunch of Fort Crook Nebraska the troop will arrive at 11:00 am and depart at 1:30 pm for return to base.
County Agent Max Naylor urges selecting gilts for next spring's pig crop. Gilts should be well grown, weighing 200 pounds or more at breeding, fed on pasture with oats and a small corn or wheat allowance, plus skim milk or buttermilk and a protein supplement. Avoid over fattening as it may hinder production and ensure strong bone and deep, springy rib.
The notice markets cement and sand materials with prompt shipments and abundant water, suggesting winter prep like concrete floors and steps. It lists hog houses, hay racks, feed bunks, poultry feeders and a coal car with Old Ben coal, urging buyers to stock up before winter. It also warns of a no second prize wartime stance and mentions farm improvements under a $1000 permit rule.
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