Rolfe Local News Highlights Thanksgiving and Community Events
Rolfe residents enjoy Thanksgiving visits from friends and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bates from Nevada and Mrs. E M Smith with family. Governor Clyde Herring to speak at Pocahontas Farm Bureau meeting December 17. Local phone expansion adds 45 lines amid mild post-holiday recovery. Church and club activities note Christmas party plans and Tuesday Club meetings. Community members return to Rolfe. several social and civic events detailed.
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Rolfe
Dave Altizer
J. C. Olerich
Earl Fisher
C. R. Bowers
Dale Davis
Baby
Fort Dodge
Ben Bryson
R. F. Buck
LeRoy Miller
Arlene Cook
Barbara Melson
Stella Mae Brinkman
Leon Bates
Nevada
Bates
Frank Robinson
L. S. Martin
Geo. A. Ivey
John S. Roberts
Thus. Hamilton
Marie Ryen
John Wax
Plover
E. M. Smith
Mallard
Shaw
West Elm Street
Clyde Herring
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas
Presbyterian Ww Society
B. Fo Crumbers
Earl Chambers
Garfield Township
B.syson
C. J. Morrison
Etta Symes
A. G. Hille
Gyro Shriner
J. €. Schneer
Forest City
G. S. Shriner
Schaeffer
Clara Hendrickson
All. D. Chill
Dee A
Ala. Themton
Briskman
J. Tc
Amory Hare
Theenter
Iat
Moss
Bo AL Kerns
Dee
Ives Surprises
Res
Merris Ives
Oxford
Donica
Ivade Kileworthy
Ames
Thanksgiving Programs Highlight Arrowlet Training
The Arrowlet Normal Training class, under Miss Hendrickson, held Thanksgiving programs with songs and recitations by first and second graders. An elimination contest for declamatory students occurred Nov 26-27 to pick four contestants per division for the home contest, with winners listed in Oratorical, Dramatic, and Humorous categories. Senior Class Rings feature playful quotes as students proudly display rings.
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Miss Hendrickson
Herman Mietrick
Richard Nelson
Gwendolyn Nelson
Elmer Peterson
Mary Beth Brinkman
Wanda Sroufe
Janice Wiegman
Jean Wiegman
Veronica Carswell
Leo Shelgren
Mabel Clemons
Lucile Everson
Plover Community Notes and Thanksgiving Events
Thanksgiving visits, farm sales, and family travels mark a busy period. Local clubs host lunches. students enter colleges. multiple residents visit Des Moines and Chicago for medical tests, shopping, or family gatherings. A Christmas tree project in Plover announces Santa’s planned arrival and a community program.
Holiday program highlights two plays and a vocal duet
The event featured two plays and a vocal duet by Edward Fister and Garth Sroufe. Room decorations matched the holiday season. Honor Roll included Lola Beth Green, Donald Sinek, and Garth Sroufe. Thirteen students were present and punctual during the past six weeks.
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Edward Fister
Garth Sroufe
Lola Beth Green
Donald Sinek
Unscientific Superstitions From Folklore and Fact
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat writer debunks common myths about animals and luck. It corrects beliefs such as the ostrich hiding its head, the bald eagle as a praiseworthy symbol, and the tongue of snakes stabbing prey, noting many myths have faded with modern science.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
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Cow Birds Labeled Laziest of Feathered Tribe
A Washington Star correspondent notes cowbirds ride on cows for easy insects and follow grazing cattle to feed. They lay eggs in others nests and rely on foster mothers to raise their young, often without detection.
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Washington Star
Tulsa Stonos and A I B to clash in Plover game
Real basketball battle set for Tuesday evening December 18 as Tulsa Stonos and Des Moines A I B meet on the Plover court. Langerman Twins of Whittemore spark Tulsa. Myrtle Fisher captains A I B with Peterson of Bode and Longeth of Ottosen supporting. Curtain raiser by Livermore and Plover boys teams. More details next week.
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Myrtle Fisher
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Ottosen
Livermore
Plover
Powhatan Township 4-H Club Christmas Meeting Planned
The Townsh ip Girls 4-H Club will meet at Miam ruerite Simonsen’s home on Saturday December 8 for a Christmas gathering. All members urged to attend with special efforts. Doris Rothwell, reporter.
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Powhatan ‘Township
Miamruerite Simonsen
Doris Rothwell
Geeal gictoof meets at Mrs Waller Braner home Friday
The American Te com Ausitary group will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs Waller Braner on Friday. Members are urged to note the date change and to make an effort to attend, with Peathstell serving as reporter.
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Tecom
Opening of Buchanan store a colorful community event
The Buchanan store opened on a Wednesday afternoon with a colorful affair. Family guests mingled with locals as cookies doughnuts and coffee were served. The interior had been redecorated shelving rearranged and new goods stocked. The Buchanans are described as pleasant community members who fit well locally.
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Buchanan
Christensen Nielsen Nuptials Tie Mildred Christensen to Jens Nielsen
Miss Mildred Christensen of Plover and Jens Nielsen of Des Moines township were married Saturday December 1 at the M church with Rev J A Lippete officiating. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Jo Om Gehet as guests at a two course dinner in the Nielsen home.
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West Bend
Fred Forsythe
Plover
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Romeo Johnson
C. E. Eppelsheimer
Millicent Eppelsheimer
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers’ College
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Iowa
F. R
A. J. Eggspuehler
Iowa Falls
E. E
Mike” Grove
California
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Claud Shepherd
Des Moines
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Laura Jeffries
Aug. Allen
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F. E. Broadwell
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Lawrence Firkins
Willian Haxel
Bloomington
MM. E. Ladies” Aid Society
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Claude Miller
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Rolfe
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Cavere Sundsey Dinter
Myr
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Warren Heathaun
Tene Everson
Frank
Dennis Bittgerald
Ft Dorie
Henry
Gatlock
Hanksing
Ratty Son
Mars
Patra
Mildred Christensen
Jens Nielsen
Fort Devige
J. A. Lippete
M. Fl
Mro
Jo O M. Gehet
Genit
Nielsen
J. M. Gehrt
Vernon Johnson
Local Pageant Debut Hailed At River School
Clementary grades staged a pageant titled Soul of river in the school auditorium last Wednesday. Teachers and the music supervisor Suss Dougan coached the students for the afternoon event.
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Suss Dougan
Cast List From Local Pageant Reveals Colorful Roles
Production received warm reception as a large audience enjoyed the cast list arranged by appearance. Priscilla played by Lucile Fishy Columbia portrayed by Elizabeth Fergusa English Villagers Fourth Grade Child Priscilla Janice Mite Sailors Edward Schonberger Delter Hubbell Allen Simonsen Jen Pringle Furitan Train performers listed.
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Lucile Fishy
Columbia
Elizabeth Fergusa
Janice Mite
Edward Schonberger
Delter Hubbell
Allen Simonsen
Jen Pringle
Dorothy DuBois
Ale Grove
Keith Horsman
Jo Anne
Marilyn Miller
Betty Sharp
Lara Heathman
Lawrence Christersa
Bert Trebbin
Charles Sharp
Via Emery
Vera Jolliffe
Helen Benk
Florence Webbink
Mary Isemingy
Orville Nicols
Thelma Jolliffe
Albina Vavricka
Darlene Hoffer
Lowell Simonson
Doris McKim
Friendly Indians
Grae
Rene Schonberg
John Alden
Dale Buck Miles Standish
Wayne Henders
Cheryl Taylor
Charles Joe Bread
Morris Forq
Dean Bent
Third God
Plover Presbyterian Church Notes Rev Walter Rothwell Pastor
Plover Presbyterian Church notes services with morning worship at 10 and Sunday School at 11. Midweek Bible study Tuesday at 7:30. Christmas committee appointed. donations expected next Sunday. Loyalty Crusade discussion by Dr Dewey set for Dec 12 at the YWCA room in Fort Dodge. Choir from Pocahontas to present King Cometh cantata on Dec 9. Rev Weisnath sermonized at Curlew. Delegates from Gilmore City and Rolfe attended the Sunday School Institute at Pocahontas with Rothwells representing Plover.
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Prairie City
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Belmond
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la City
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Whitten
C. E. Miller
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Gilmore
W. P. Jensen
Waterloo
Clarence Jensen
Des Moines Township
Grant Pollock
Rolfe
Cora Belle Pollock
Curlew
J. H. Pollock
QO. A. Zech
Chicago
Rev. Erickson
Bethel Lutheran Church
Fort Dodge
Plover Presbyterian Church
Curlew, Rolfe, Mallard, Spencer
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Edward Lehnus
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Myrtle Fisher
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Plover Methodist Church Notes on Christmas Cantata
Sunday School and morning worship with Rev. Harold V. Bartz note a Christmas cantata by the choir. The church plans the annual hospital offering next Sunday to aid patient care. A Brotherhood meeting is planned for this week with invitations to men and wives.
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Harold V. Bartz
Decianual Brotherhood
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