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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
4
Plover residents hosted guests from Havelock, Rolfe and Des Moines during Thanksgiving weekend. The town celebrated a Thanksgiving wedding for Sroufe and Du Bois with a large church reception and a Detroit homecoming. many locals attended and shared meals and visits.
Third and fourth grade Palmer method buttons were won by Laurel Fae O Neall Fred McKim Ilene Seaman Margaret Forey Mary Lou Harrah Robert Henderson Jerome Forey and George Hancher in the third grade and by Ethel Young Sophie Baade Georgine Thompson Dennis Henderson Gail Grove and Norine Arnold in the fourth grade. Eddie Hubbell returns to school after a week and a half absence.
Phyllis Horsman, daughter of O G Horsman, was initiated into Alpha chapter of Alpha Iota after a banquet at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Forty-one of 650 students at A I B Des Moines earned honorary recognition for superior scholarship leadership personality and character.
A long list of local residents visited relatives and shared meals across Rolfe and nearby towns during Thanksgiving. Families including Redmaynes, Houghs, Fischers, Harrys, Heathmans, Kauffmans, and Hofferts hosted guests from Ames, Des Moines, Mason City, and other communities. Several events, church notes, and upcoming socials are noted.
Mr and Mrs Park Hancher left Tuesday to visit relatives in Shenandoah for a few days then plan to call in Des Moines on business before returning to Plover next week. Mr and Mrs H W Lampe of Albert City were guests in Edward Lehnus home Sunday. they later motored to Estherville. Thanksgiving was spent with Pearl and Hattie Lehnus in Rolfe. Bill Goodchild and children joined Earl and E W Kerns for Thanksgiving with relatives in Sioux City Madison and Rolfe. Mable Knapp spent Thanksgiving in the Seiple home in Rolfe.
Plover Methodist Church led by Pastor Redmayne lists Sunday school at 10, worship at 11, Epworth League at 7 p m. The pastor’s sermon topic for Deer is His Master’s Voice. Ladies’ Aid meets Thursday afternoon. Laurens subdistrict Sunday school session set for Sunday afternoon 2:80 to 4:80. all interested in Sunday school work invited.
Plover Presbyterian Church announces annual bazaar and supper this Saturday December 3 with servings starting 5 30 p m featuring smothered beefsteak and trimmings. Young People's circle meets Sunday at 7 30 p m led by Susanne Roush with Psalms topic and a business session to follow.
The Presbyterian church will hold a 10 o'clock Sunday service on the theme The Service of Friendship led by Rev H A Sinning Th D. Sunday school follows. Election of Sunday school officers will occur at the meeting. Christian Endeavor meets at 645 pm with Robert Obrecht leading and Rollin Ives assisting. The Young People's circle meets in West Bend on Monday evening January 2.
Rev. A Tewell pastor at St Margarets Church lists Masses Sundays at 8 and 10 am and weekday mass at 8 oclock Confessions are on Sundays before the early mass except the first Sunday Confession Saturday before the first Sunday and confession before mass on the first Friday.
Morning service and sermon by Rev J O Wangberg. Catechism class Saturday at 1 15 p m. Sunday school 2 30 p m for Christmas program practice. Missionary society meets Wednesday Dec 7 with Mrs Thom as Lowry. Lutheran Brotherhood meets Thursday Dec 8 at 8 p m at the Trinity Lutheran church. quotation by F M Palmatier.
The official board convenes tonight at the parsonage with all members urged to attend as church success hangs on participation. Epworth League rallies at Pocahontas next Monday. plans to be discussed at Sunday meeting. Ladies Aid bazaar and chicken supper at the church parlors next Wednesday with booths opening at 2 and supper from 6 onward. Junior League grows from 3 to over 30. they led choir at last Sunday’s worship and meet after school Monday. Columbia Broadcasting will air a bishops program today at 5:45 to 6 to discuss church union. regular services scheduled for next Sunday. remember to turn clocks ahead 10 minutes.
A fragmented note outlines a feature on worship and study described as special. It references the idea that everyone is welcome and hints at a discussion on enemy number one in human society.
Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. Otto Borchert recalls Jesus as strict yet merciful, judging sin with both compassion and severity. The message emphasizes Jesus as a rigid, chaste teacher who condemns sin without leniency.
A compact report notes a narrowly passed statute and its anticipated effects. It highlights key players and institutions affected, with emphasis on local ramifications and procedural steps for implementation. The piece conveys urgency and practical questions for officials and residents.
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