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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1941
Page
1
Community discussion urges Rolfe to organize a high school band using existing orchestra members and instruments. A band tax of about $350 could fund instruction and instrument costs, with rent for large instruments offsetting expenses. Rolfe could have and should have a high school band.
Iowa schools face a gap between high school education and job readiness. Superintendent M. D. Anderson notes limited vocational options beyond wood shop and home economics, with growing farm and machine industry demands requiring expanded trade training and skilled workers, especially in metals, woodworking, and electrical work.
Richard Ho sier and Roger DeWolf of Rolfe won the county 4-H club fair demonstration on Farm Shop and Tool Sharpening. Second place went to Jimmy Ives and Carl Carlsen of Havelock. The event led to state fair participation on Wednesday August 27 with judge Stanley Dunn among officials.
Roy Pearson of Manson and a friend were attendants to the groom. A reception for relatives followed at the bride’s home. The couple will honeymoon in the Black Hills then reside in Manson. Hartig daughter of Bernhardt of Pocahontas graduated 1987. Hartig also from Manson High School and employed by Manson Co op Creamery. Various visiting, showers, and gatherings noted including a Pocahontas county horseshoe tournament won by Will Waldron with Neu and Shors placing second and third. Other items include visits, summer arrivals, and community club activities around Pocahontas and nearby towns.
In a time of national emergency the call goes out for citizens to buy Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps regularly to support the war effort and bolster financial backing for national defense programs.
Des Moines officials released the final eight day schedule for the Iowa State Fair opening August 22. Highlights include National Championship Auto races on Aug 22 24 and 29, rodeo August 25 27, thrill day Aug 23 and 28, Music on Wings nightly Aug 22 29 with fireworks, Barnes and Carruthers circus daily, harness and saddle horse shows Aug 24 28, and 4-H judging through Aug 29. Officials expect the 87th exposition to be the largest ever with 200 acres of exhibits, over three million dollars in displays, and attendance surpassing 400000. Opening day is Children's Day with free admission for all under 15.
About 60 club girls, parents, and Farm Bureau members attended the Up and Coming 4-H Club Achievement Day at Axel Carlson's home on August 8. Marion Daniels presided, with Edna Wilson and Thelma Jolliffe delivering the secretary and treasurer reports. The program featured songs, demonstrations by Alice Boysen and Thelma Jolliffe, safety and farm topics by Carl Roberts, Jimmy Ives, and county agents Max Naylor and Byron Lathrop, plus the county Girls Creed and 4-H pledge. Judges included Mrs. Dc. C. Cole and Mrs. Harley McLain. A light lunch followed.
Residents of Cantril marvel at a Paul Wilson property where a rhubarb plant has grown to tree-like proportions. A single stalk reaches arm height, while leaves span three feet by three feet, making cultivation unnecessary for families nearby.
Mrs. Paul Zylstra of Pella aged 85 wished to ride in Albert Van Maanen’s new airplane and soon found herself flying over her hometown. She has become a flying enthusiast through the experience.
fragmentary OCR text notes a Mrs Carl Tank and years in town under illness. Mentions Reinbeck visit and business in the town. No clear dates or full event details available.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions bonds stamps and defense but lacks clear names places dates or events to summarize into a complete news item. No verifiable details available for a proper card.
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