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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1940

Page

2

Pre-Nuptial Courtesy For Grayce Thompson

A bridal shower honoring Miss Grayce Thompson was held Wednesday evening at the Central States Electric Co. building. Hostesses included Mrs. E Eikenberry and others. guests wrote favorite recipes and enjoyed a poetic read. Lunch followed the event.

Grayce Thompson Central States Electric Co E. Eikenberry C. E. Grant M. D. Anderson C. E. Boyce Merl MecaAninch C. B. Bowen Grant Pollock G. A. Everson George Ivey

Mrs. J. C. Gunderson Honors Sister At Luncheon

Mrs. J. C. Gunderson entertained at luncheon Friday in honor of her sister Mrs. E. H. Field. Guests besides Mrs Field were Mrs. Fred Nelson, Mrs. Raymond Rogers, and Mrs. George Ivey.

E. H. Field J. C. Gunderson Field Fred Nelson Raymond Rogers George Ivey

Approaching Marriage Announced At Party At Brinkman Home

A dinner at the August Brinkman home announced the approaching marriage of Miss Winifred Brinkman to Clyde Zimmerman set for Sunday September 1 at the Brinkman home. Guests included Jean Rutledge Virginia Buckwalter LuMae White Evelyn Brooks Margery Thompson Rolfe. Mary Margaret Brinkman aided by Marie White and Ann Rutledge. Golf Club Auxiliary ended season with 23 members and guest Ivyl Grant at the club house on Aug 27. Officers for next year named Denzil Johnson chairman and George Wieble secretary.

Brinkman Miss Winifred Brinkman Clyde Zimmerman Jean Rutledge Fort Dodge Virginia Buckwalter Laurens LuMae White Evelyn Brooks Margery Thompson Rolfe Mary Margaret Brinkman Marie White Ann Rutledge Golf Club Ivyl Grant R. G. Hunter Obrecht Kermit Symes Ed Duffy Clarence Ogden Geo. Jeffries G. G. Butler Oda Reid Ker Denzil Johnson George Wieble

Bungalow Moved Entire On Truck From Albert City To Storm Lake

Earl Medicott now of Storm Lake found a simple relocation method by loading his bungalow and all furnishings onto a truck and transporting them from Albert City to Storm Lake.

Earl Medicott Storm Lake Albert City

Byam's Variety Store Previews Christmas Merchandise

LaPorte City shoppers were reminded that winter is near as Byam's variety store displayed a quantity of Christmas merchandise. Mr. Byam noted that they were selling some of it already.

LaPorte Byam Mr. Byam

Methodist Church Announces Fall Schedule and Harvest Festival

Pastor E J Plummer leads Sunday school and worship with Epworth League in the evening. A basket supper follows the last quarterly conference led by Dr Davies. Woman's Society of Christian Service forms. Harvest Festival planned for September 8 with supper September 11. District conference at Williams September 9. School starts soon. welcome teachers and urging regular church attendance.

E. J. Plummer Epworth Davies Willams

NAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Services and Lecture

James Lund, Pastor, leads a morning service at 11:00 with Sunday school at 10:15 as part of Nain Lutheran Church activities. Einstein on the Church recounts how, during Germany’s revolution, universities and editors were silenced while the Church defended truth and freedom, praised by The Guardian.

Nain Germany Church Hitler The Guardian

Trinity Lutheran Sunday Service and Events Summary

Pastor J. O. Wangberg speaks on Where is Your Treasure based on Matthew 6 19 23 with no catechism class this Saturday. Luther League convention at Humboldt begins Friday evening through Sunday. Choral union concert Sunday evening. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Telmer Sime on Wednesday September 4th. Sunday Circle quotes Christ has unlocked the door to happiness and we must lift the latch and walk in.

Trinity Lutheran J. O. Wangberg Young People's Luther League Humboldt Choral Union Ladies’ Aid Society Telmer Sime Christ

Presbyterian Church notices and schedules

Morning worship at 10:00 and Sunday school at 11:10 announced. Session to meet at the church on Thursday August 29 at 7:30 p m. Choir rehearsal Thursday evening at 7:30. Christian Endeavor to meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the church.

Presbyterian Church W. F. Schneck Christian Endeavor

J Bernard Smith Appointed State Printer in North Dakota

J Bernard Smith of Selfridge, publisher of the Selfridge Journal and Sioux County Pioneer Arrow, has been named the state printer. A Rolte Iowa native, he has lived in North Dakota since 1917 and previously edited farmer owned weeklies in Logan and Grant counties. He worked with the Publishers National Service bureau in Fargo under Sam Hazlett and Walter W. Liggett before moving to North Dakota.

J. Bernard Smith Selfridge Selfridge Journal Sioux County Pioneer-Arrow North Dakota Smith Rolte Logan Grant Sioux County Publishers National Service Bureau Fargo Sam Hazlett Minnesota Newspaper Association Walter W. Liggett Minneapolis The Daily Tribune Des Moines Fort Dodge Messenger Fort Dodge Bismarck Tribune

Presbyterian Young People Invite for Devotions and Talk

Miss C McIntire will lead the devotions and Miss R Weigman will discuss the subject Are Christians Different. A business meeting and social period will follow with all Presbyterian young people and unaffiliated members invited.

C. McIntire R. Weigman Presbyterian

Pikertown Independent School Opens with New Term

Pikertown announces the opening of its independent school on Monday September 2 with Miss Estelyn Roberts returning as teacher in charge after a year of service.

Pikertown Pikertown Independent School Estelyn Roberts

Navy Enlistment Sends Leigh Roberts to Great Lakes

Leigh Roberts son of John A Roberts leaves Saturday for the Naval Training Station at Great Lakes Illinois to enlist in the navy and learn a trade particularly diesel engines.

Leigh Roberts John A. Roberts Naval Training Station Great Lakes Ill Roberts Navy

Shimon Sr. and Son Involved in Home Accident

Frank Shimon Sr. and Frank Shimon Jr. suffered injuries from a fall at their home southwest of here Sunday morning. Shimon Jr., 78, broke his hip and had been in ill health after a stroke about a year ago. He was taken to Mercy hospital in Ft. Dodge on Tuesday for treatment.

F. Shimon, SR Frank Shimon, Jr Here Mgr. Shimon Mercy Hospital Ft. Dodge

Burley Thorne Reports Sundogs and Ducks Sign of Weather

Burley Thorne of Acworth reports sundogs one morning and ducks heading south the next day. Local weather lore suggests such signs may foretell change, with rain arriving three days later.

Burley Thorne Acworth

PIED PIPER RAT FATAL FAN DISCOVERY IN TRUCK

Harold Beach found a rat trapped in the truck fan under the hood. A second rat was killed by the fan as Beach moved the vehicle. The incident suggests a risky, impractical method of rodent control, though it proved fatal for the animals in this case.

Harold Beach Vernon Beach

One Habit: The Safety Rule You Never Overdo

A concise reminder on safety habits urging steady adherence without excess. It stresses consistent caution in daily tasks and decision making to prevent accidents and injuries. Leaders advocate practical, balanced safety routines over extreme measures.

Dinner guests at Sime home include Pederson Tjelme Land Sorem and Sime

Locals hosted a Sunday dinner at T. G. Sime residence with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pederson Mrs. Belle Tjelme Land Mrs. T. Sorem of Roland Russell Sime of Humboldt and Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Lowry plus Miss Lucy Hall of Newton who was a Friday dinner and overnight guest at her friend’s home.

T. G. Sime Paul Pederson Belle Tjelmeland T. Sorem Roland Russell Sime Humboldt T.C. Lowry Lucy Hall of Newton Telmer Lime Home T. C. Lowry

Roof care and home goods ad from Hee Haw News

A compact one page advertisement touts roof repairs before leaks, six week readiness, and roof materials. It promotes a coal stoker with installment plan, economical heat, and long lasting sash for barns. Also highlights a poultry self feeder with roof and ample capacity priced at 3.75 dollars.

Campaign Notes And Family Visits In Des Moines Area

Various candidates and residents are mentioned. Miss Hall is named as a democratic candidate for state superintendent of public instruction in 1938. Several visits and travel, including Blythe Day returning from Denver and planning to teach in West Des Moines, plus families from Cedar Rapids, Lake Crystal, Roland, Ames, Des Moines, and Rolfe visit relatives across Iowa.

Grant. Johnson Miss Hall Public Instruction Blythe Day Denver Colo University of Denver West Des Moines Eldon Olerich Cedar Rapids H. F. Olerich Des Moines Spencer Sioux City Joe Mclwen J. M. Gehrt Corwith Ames Gehrt Iowa State College

Hauck Ably Recovers From Automobile Crash Injuries

Hauck, top of V. D. Hauck, continues recovery from injuries sustained in a car crash last month. He remains on bed rest, wears a neck sling, and is improving daily though still under treatment.

Hauck V. D. Hauck

Hurley Offers Grandstand Seats for Cy Fair

C F Hurley claims satisfaction with Arrow fare and announces grandstand seats for Cy fair September 9 to 14 at gate 26 priced 50 cents each. Orders accepted by phoning Clay Co Bureau, Spencer Iowa.

C. F. Hurley Tree My Hurley Clay Co Basifice Spencer Iowa

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