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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1951
Page
5
J T Grant, pioneer lumberman of Rolfe, marks his 60th year in business on September 1. The family firm Grant & Son, with F E Grant joining his father, has served Rolfe and surrounding territory through six decades, expanding stock as the lumber trade evolved.
Fourth and Second Vance Tuma led the Rolfe entries at Sports Park Fort Dodge Sunday night. Tuma placed fourth in a heat and second in the handicap among the 10 fastest cars, then his car overturned in the main event and was struck by another while No. 76 sustained heavy damage. No injuries reported. Two more stock car racing nights are planned this week with time trials at 8 p.m. for Sunday and Labor Day Monday shows.
The first meeting of the Y W club is rescheduled from September 3 to September 10. Ellwood Nanamaker and son Norman visited family in Cylinder and Mankato while Mrs Nanamaker and Donna returned after a week with Mrs Justice and her family. Several local residents from Princeton and Rolfe were guests at Humboldt and Elkorn events over the weekend.
Robert Thompson 22, son of Mr and Mrs Jens Thompson, is in fair condition at Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge after a Monday night car crash. He suffered a broken right leg head and arm lacerations and severe bruises when his car struck a bank on a dead end road one mile west of Rolfe near the Mary Blessing farm. He was alone in the vehicle.
Rolfe business houses will be closed Labor Day Monday September 3.
The A L D club moves its first meeting of the year to September 4 at 1 pm at Mrs. Mary Blessing's home. A hanky shower is planned in place of the prior September 14 date from the yearbook.
Rev and Mrs A G Rahm announce a schedule of church services including Sunday school worship prayer evangelistic service and teachers training. Rev and Mrs Ed Schroeder of Downey California will assist for two weeks after attending Bible College in Waxahachie Texas. Prayer meetings run nightly 7 to 8 except Labor Day. all welcome.
Martin J. Prehn pastor announces Sunday church school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with nursery. Trustees meet in J H Brinkman office Saturday at 8 am. September session meeting at the manse next Tuesday at 8 pm. Women’s Association groups meet September 5. Junior High and Senior High Fellowship meet the third Sunday in September. Summer schedule changes first Sunday in October with services at 10 and church school at 11.
Pastor Jacobsen invites members to Rally Day next Sunday with Sunday school at 10 and worship at Tram. Communion service postponed to the following Sunday. Board of trustees meets Tuesday at 8 in the garish house. Midweek fellowship Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 8. Visitors and strangers welcome.
The Methodist Church in Jefferson invites the public to worship with a guest speaker, Dr. T.S. Bassett, former pastor, at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service after 9:30 a.m. Sunday school. A note from the faculty extends a hearty welcome to worship. The text also oddly mentions a person married a second time as a digamist.
Rolfe residents plan a Sept 19 auction with merchandise from cars to groceries to raise funds for St Pauls Lutheran church building project. Noon start, extended afternoon sale, followed by a city park talent show with all proceeds to the fund. Donations welcomed through M W Webb, more details to come in The Arrow.
Pocahontas county residents are urged to invest in United States Defense Savings Bonds from September 3 to October 27 totaling 171 857.00 to support defense programs. The drive urges higher taxes, prudent spending, and saving to ease inflation while aiding national security and personal financial future. Local family mentions note visits from Mrs Harris Hughes and Sam Travis with others in Gilmore City.
A concise poetic line reflecting on beauty as eternal self-reflection, invoking a timeless moment of contemplation.
Y S Anderson and his daughters Karen and Patsy of Fort Dodge are mentioned in a brief that notes their ties to the area.
Miss Ethel Young was feted at two showers in August 1951. A community event at the Presbyterian church featured corsages for honoree and relatives, a program of songs and skits, and gift tables under rainbow decorations. Earlier, a private linen shower at the Stalleup home included quiz games, gifts opened with Nancy Lynch and Mrs. Graves, and a blue white tea table setting.
Rolfe school opens its lunch program with about 215 meals served on Tuesday including roast beef and potatoes and milk. The weekly menu lists varied dishes and desserts as students adjust to new serving lines. Local families, such as the Ives and Cosby households, traveled between Rolfe and nearby towns last week for visits and travel to Colorado and Des Moines.
Mrs C A Stearns and son Lester Stearns of Wadena Minnesota with Mrs D L Bower and daughter Sibyl called Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Aaron Bishop in Curlew.
Mary Lou Bixler daughter of Neal J. Bixler and Samuel J Oakes son of Sam Oakes of Ames wed at Collegiate Methodist Church Ames. Ceremony included double ring vows with family present and reception. Groom to report to Fort Ord California for officers training. bride to join soon.
Dr J Rollin Grant of St Paul new Macalester College professor will also direct the college marching band of 65 members for the fall season. Additional notes mention travels, family moves, a marriage announced by Mr and Mrs C B Fuller Jr, and visits of relatives around August.
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