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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
2
Local residents from Emmetsburg Pocahontas and surrounding towns gather for Thanksgiving. Visitors include Chicago and Illinois guests, Crystal wedding mentions, church events, a Willing Workers supper, and plans for Dec 3 7 Christmas events.
The home declamatory contest occurred Tuesday night at the Plover school auditorium with fourteen contestants. Awards: Oratorical first Myrtle Fisher, second Lawrence Garlock. Dramatic first Ilene Everson, second Lucille Fisher. Humorous first Valeria Suetjen, second Forrest Sanders. Judges were Supt. J Rollin Grant of Pocahontas Mrs Bertha McChord of Des Moines Township.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship begins a Christmas sermon series with the theme Childhood and Christmas. Universal Bible Sunday features Pastor Reyman speaking on How Should I Use the Bible? The first quarterly conference is set for Sunday December 11 at 2:30 p.m with Dr Muhleman delivering the sermon. Christmas concert announced for December 18.
Rev. Walter Rothwell leads Sunday School at 10 15 a m and Morning Worship at 11 30 a m Mid week Bible Study on Wednesday at 8 00 p m Lesson covers The Lord s Prayer in Matthew Chapter VI The Willing Workers plan their annual supper Saturday Dec 3 in the church basement starting 5 30 p m Chicken dinner and a food exchange booth will aid the Sunday meal Dime collection cards are invited to attend.
The remark notes that any improvement in trade is welcome and points to potential for further gains. It emphasizes optimism while acknowledging existing scope for expansion in trade activity.
Mrs Pollock recounts a Westward journey from Plover to San Diego over eleven days, describing Navy Day observations at the San Diego area, Lindbergh Field, Camp Kearney airfield, and notable sights in Iowa and Missouri. She notes political campaign stops, local scenery, and sending in absent voter ballots while hoping for the country’s safety.
Clarence Boughey Bert Smith and Lester Goodchild cut wood on shares at the Goodchild farm Tuesday and Wednesday. The Steen farm barn owned by Cal W Bush and occupied by John Auten burned Tuesday afternoon. Other items mention Kenneth Pirie visiting Roland, Otto and Mrs Trebbens in Pocahontas and Pomeroy, Richard and Everett Hersom to Nebraska, Charlotte Pirie visiting Nell Farlow near Mallard, John Shaeffer aiding with corn picking and Joe Shaeffer family Thanksgiving visit in Pocahontas.
The Plover boys defeated Bode 35 to 18 and the girls won 35 to 15 on their home court. Both teams showed strong openings, signaling an active winter schedule ahead.
The Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs founded in 1882 marks fifty years of aid to destitute children. Nation wide in reach, it cares for over 500 children yearly and runs its own school hospital and a department for dependent elderly women. It faces severe funding shortages and appeals for urgent contributions to continue operations.
A vintage style riff on rising costs and frugality notes the return of the five cent cigar and the ongoing worry over finding a nickel to buy it. The tone mocks public concern with everyday financial strain and the trivial fixes people cling to.
Havelock news notes Dorothy Miller of Cedar Falls visited for Thanksgiving. Local families hosted relatives and friends from Plover Pocahontas and Waterloo. Basketball results: Havelock boys lost 16 4 while girls won 35 28. Fire destroyed a barn on Cal Bash farm. loss included a tractor and hay. Christmas Seal drive begins under W Nystuen. Numerous visits and social events marked the period with community members traveling to Fort Dodge Laurens and Manson.
Friends offered felicitations and gifts for a event with Mrs. Lane hosting guests at the Chas. Grove home. Mr. and Mrs. John Perrigo of Plover attended, and Wm. Gist aided family matters in Gilm. Several locals including Miss Gladys Cole and Miss Irene Hibbs visited relatives and hosted stays. The week saw trips to Rolfe, Algona, Fort Dodge, and Sioux City for family and healthcare matters.
Webster Miss Myrna Webster and Francis Murray were married in Laurens at the Catholic church on Saturday morning November 26, 1932, at 7 39 o’clock. Miss Webster is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Webster and a Laurens High School graduate. She has been active in Methodist church work. The groom is a respected member of a Palmer neighborhood family. The paper extends congratulations for a long and happy married life.
Sunday School at 10:00 morning worship at 11:00 Epworth League at 7:00 evening worship at 7:30 choir rehearsal at 8:00 Thursday services at 7:30 with week schedule announced from the pulpit residents urged to consider this church as their home all welcome
Public auction will sell the east half of the southwest quarter of Section 21 Township 93 Range 31 west of the 5th P M Pocahontas County Iowa to satisfy a special execution in favor of James Bruce against J M Daniel Elizabeth Daniel State Savings Bank Rolfe L A Andrew Receiver Ed Bates Myrtice Bates S J Melson In Rem. The sale is December 14 1932 at 2 p m at the Pocahontas County courthouse. Chas Stebbins Sheriff and Nellie Maltzahn Deputy. Copies on file at the sheriff's office Pocahontas Iowa.
In the district court of Pocahontas County Iowa a will for Arien DeMill deceased dated April 13 1929 was filed. A hearing to prove the will is set for December 20 1932 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the Pocahontas court house before the district court or clerk. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the last will and testament. Nov 21 1982. 35 Co G James rt Clerk (Seal)
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