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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1935
Page
5
Welfare Committee of the Promotion Club plans a toy drive for needy homes. Howard Clarke leads a team to collect and package toys for boys and girls, inviting residents to donate unused toys at the North Western depot. The effort recalls past generosity and aims to bring happiness to children this season.
Petersons' Clothes Shop announces a store wide sale beginning Saturday December 7 and running through Christmas. The event aims to attract men and boys shoppers with reduced prices on the full line of clothing and furnishings, reiterating their "Head-to-foot outfitters for men and boys" slogan.
A list of upcoming December events across Rolfe and area including Presbyterian classes Sorosis C J Club Rolfe Women's Club Delta Delt Bridge J T Grant Trinity Lothian Ladies Aid and more with venues at homes churches and farms plus a note to subscribe for The Arrow NOW. It lists meeting dates December 5 through December 20 and mentions Christmas parties potluck dinners gift exchanges and a closing farm sale.
The county faces a choice between three supervisor districts or electing all three at large as in 1984. The Arrowman plan outlines northeast northwest and southern districts with three towns each, aiming for near equal populations and preserving current supervisors. Voters are urged to discuss with their board member and express desires on districting.
Marvin LeRoy Sime infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Telmer G. Sime died at Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge Monday December 2 1935 aged three months and 22 days. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p m from the home with Rev J O Wangberg in charge. Miss Grace Thompson provided music with Mrs Dora Simonson as accompanist. Interment was in Clinton Garfield Cemetery.
The Arrow announces its Christmas edition will run next week and asks businessmen to submit copy early. It cannot be completed by Wednesday but promises large space and quality ads with fine artwork for early copy.
The Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian church will hold their regular Kensington for December in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon December 11. Co chairmen are Mrs J C Damborg and Mrs C J Morrison. A 1 30 p m business meeting precedes a 2 30 p m program including a vocal solo devotions by Mrs J O Hosier a ladies quartette travelogue An Original Christmas Story by Mrs C N Boyce a violin solo Billy McIntire and Miss Archer as accompanist. Public invited. Mrs James Hunt and baby visited her mother Mrs Sally Hicks noting a mother daughter birthday anniversary.
Rolfe High School opens with a double header against Manson High in the Rolfe gym. Eight home games are set with strong opponents across northwest Iowa, plus three tournaments at Pocahontas, Rolfe, and regional dates. Veterans Keith Rickard Maverett Rickard and Leo Shelgren lead a deep squad with Everett Shelgren as captain.
The Rolfe Library added thirty new volumes over the past week including complete works from John M. Boyce. Contributions came from A C Tyler of Chicago with 24 books and magazines. New titles span explorers diaries novels biographies and classics by Poe Tolstoy Dumas Nordhoff Hall and more.
William Kauffman died at his Sanford Iowa home on Monday November 25 1935 at age 82. A pioneer and respected resident he leaves a son John F. Kauffman who visited Rolfe and other relatives including nephews H C and C Kauffman. John I Kauffman attended the funeral aided by family members Park Kauffman of Pocahontas and Mrs Orlan Brownlee and another son from Kimmettsburg.
The State Banking Department announces imminent dividends for depositors at the State Savings Bank of Rolfe and Farmers' Savings Bank. A 5¢ dividend is due at Rolfe with a 10% payout for Farmers' Savings Bank. If paid before Christmas, the funds will ease local financial strain. Subscribe to The Arrow-NOW.
The Local High School lists honor roll entries for seniors through freshmen. Declamatory eliminations were held with nine humorous, eight dramatic, and ten oratorical speakers, selecting four from each to compete after Christmas. U V R Club met Nov 26 with a Thanksgiving program. student notices include illness absences and football picture orders. Basketball schedule lists eight home games and upcoming tournaments through February.
Stolstein cattle sale set for Monday December 9 with 23 head offered. H C Kauffman touts 15 years of herd building and good stock but cites limited feed this winter, making a sale safer than purchasing feed. advisory note that everyone could use more milk cows.
A series of home maker meetings will run Tuesday through Friday in Pocahontas county. Locations include the Pocahontas courthouse Laurens Walmer and the Rolfe Presbyterian church. Miss Mae Anderson nutrition specialist will demonstrate modern chicken cutting and canning methods. Meetings run 1 30 p m to 3 30 p m with a noon potluck lunch. Open to all interested in canning poultry and other meats.
The Rolfe Woman's Club will meet with Mrs. Z T Carrill Monday afternoon December 6 at 2 50. The welfare department will run the program and Dr G B Palmer will speak briefly on child welfare. All members and friends are invited.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League events include a panel on choosing movies and a Herald night December 15. Members work toward League pins for meeting standards and service. A regional evangelism meeting in Des Moines is set for December 9 with bishops and laymen speaking.
Rev. H. A. Sinning outlines next Sunday schedule with 400 year Bible anniversary sermon. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m and evening service with Bible study at 7 30 p m. Study of the Gospel of Mark to begin next Sunday invites all to attend.
The Sunday Register recounts a 1903 Des Moines to Spirit Lake journey by Grover Hubbell and Jefferson Polk with Misses Anna and Arabella Godfrey and chaperone Mrs. Maude Polk in a Winter automobile. The four day trip drew crowds, included towing and mud rescues, and ended with the car shipped back to Des Moines.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Luther League 8:00 p.m. Mid week Prayer Meeting Thursday 8:00 p.m. Sermons at scheduled hours and catechism class on Saturday December 7 at 1:45 p.m. Ladies Aid bake sale in Lime Market Saturday afternoon. Quote by J Wilbur Chapman.
Seed corn issues are reported as very bad with guidance to see Jas Sennett. Social items include Thanksgiving visits from Flora Leserman and son William to Dr. Lester Leserman, and relatives from Sioux City and Pierson. A Fort Dodge incident notes a fatal hit-and-run driver. Albert Strauss died in Mercy Hospital. Local clubs, bridge scores, and a Christmas party planning are listed along with church Sunday school updates and a note on upcoming rail freight policy starting Jan 2.
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