Christmas Postal Hints and Family News From Primghar
The note urges shoppers to mail gifts 10 days before Christmas to ensure delivery. It advises securely packing parcels with strong materials, clearly marking fragility, and including return cards. It also lists postage tips and cautions against drop letters at RPOs during holidays. The column mentions C. W. Siefkin and relatives from Primghar visiting the Siefkin home.
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Polfe
Poatoffice
Coopera
Ming
Legion Will Meet In Rolfe Next County
Rolfe hosts a county Legion meeting on December with a local speaker noted as a beloved citizen and rights supporter. A large turnout is expected and attendees are asked to bring their appetites. County Commander urges participation.
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Rolfe
Snow Delays Blizzard as Warm Weather Melts Snow
Snow fell Sunday afternoon and again Sunday evening leaving two inches in parts of the county. High winds and damp air prevented a true blizzard. By Tuesday and Wednesday warmer weather began melting most of the accumulation.
Albert Rudolfson Shines in Iowa State Athletics
Albert Rudolfson known in Rolfe and Iowa as a basketball star has shown athletic ability at Iowa State college Ames where he is a student. Freshman basketball practice started last week and he performed outstanding. On the dormitory touch footbal team he led with 19 points and his defense limited opponents to eight points in eight games helping them rank second in the all college playoff. Earlier in fall Rudolfson won the dormitory horseshoe pitching championship.
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Albert Rudolfson
Rolfe
Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Rudolfson
Unemployment Benefits Paid Across Iowa Since 1938
Nearly 1.75 million in unemployment compensation has been paid to Iowa workers since July 25, 1938. As of Nov 5 the total was 1,669,706 with 180,365 checks averaging 9.21 dollars weekly. Benefits cover up to 15 weeks, half prior wages, and funds remain in a trust totaling 10,611,368.
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Iowa
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Gue
State
Needle and Thread Club Christmas Meeting Recalls Program
The Needle and Thread club held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. E. J. Struthers home last Friday with hostesses Mrs. John DeWall and Mrs. Ivan Harris. An all day event featured luncheon and a diverse program including songs, a German band piece, babies in a show, a movie monolog, recitations, dialog sketches, and a final group song. Four guests attended: Mrs. Stoulil of Havelock, Mrs. George Roush, Mrs. Luft of Plover, and Mrs. Willard Peterson.
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Needle and Thread Club
E. J. Struthers
John DeWall
Ivan Harris
Elmer Simonson
Louis Wilson
Gertrude Peterson
Martin Peterson
Ed Christenson
Will Hendricks
Topsy Turvy
Song
John Lawman
Peggy O'Neall
Jimmy Young
Donald Kerns
Jimmy O’neall
Elva Poppinga
Janiece Forey
Mamie
Fred Kerns
Merry Christmas
Stoulil
Havelock
George Roush
Luft
Plover
Willard Peterson
Rolfe Library to Close for Two Weeks During Holidays
The Rolfe Library will shut at 5 p m December 21 and not reopen until the afternoon of January 4. Patrons, parents are urged to plan ahead for the holiday closure.
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Rolfe
Sibley Beats Rolfe 88 to 13 in Season Opener
Sibley dominated Rolfe 88 to 13 on Sibley’s floor. Van Citters led Sibley with 15 points as the hosts opened strongly with a 10 3 first quarter, 21 4 at halftime, and a 38 13 final. Rolfe shows sharpness but must improve offense and defense.
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Rolfe
Sibley
van Custers
Des Moines
FG FT TP
Cornwell
Taylor
Hansen
Tutt
V. Cox
D. Cornwell
Landvig , L
D Smith
Pouelsen
R. Cox
F Steek
Ute UU Tillotson
van Citters
Crush
Tott
Ellerbrock
Mender
Mayle
Wilson
Cook
Everly
WPA Engineer Resignations Titled by State Administrator
George J. Keller announces the resignations of two WPA engineers in the area who will join other federal agencies. Ross Roden of Council Bluffs and Voyle W. Wood of Centerville leave posts including Wood’s Storm Lake berth overseeing Buena Vista Pocahontas Sac and Calhoun counties to join the PWA and basing at Waterloo.
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WPA
George J. Keller
Ross Roden
Council Bluffs
Voyle W. Wood
Centerville
Wood
Storm Lake
Buena Vista
Pocahontas
Sac
Calhoun
PWA
Waterloo
E E Meech Dies at 75 in Rolfe Harness Shop
Emmet Meech, 75, a Rolfe resident for 50 years, died Thursday afternoon from a heart attack in his harness and shoe shop. Mrs. A C Thomas found him seated in his chair. Funeral services were held Sunday at the house and Presbyterian church with burial in Clinton Garfield cemetery.
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Emmet Meech
Rolfe
A. C. Thomas
The
Arrow
Presbyterian Church
Clinton-Garfield
Rural Women Hold Training Schools
Rural homemakers can add from one to two hundred dollars to farm income by substituting home produced foods for market purchases. Miss Vera Johnson, home demonstration agent, spoke to Pocahontas county women in training schools recently completed. Leaders will share findings with neighbors through study groups. A Phone your news items to No. 146.
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Vera Johnson
Pocahontas County
Christmas Seals Sale Aids Fight Against Tuberculosis
The annual Christmas seal sale continues until Christmas to support tuberculosis control. The voluntary drive urges readers to participate, noting Iowa’s position among states in disease control and the broader health and economic benefits of saving lives. Mrs. J. R. McIntire oversees sales in Rolfe and welcomes helpers.
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Iowa
J. R. McIntire
Rolfe
Woman's Club Meeting at E P Lomen Home
The Woman's club met at the E P Lomen home Friday afternoon with Mrs. F L MacVey presiding. Oda Reid was named safety council chairman. January ten plans were discussed and the American Home department led the program. Readings and papers by members followed, with reminiscences of early childhood shared by all. About 40 ladies attended and light refreshments were served.
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E.P. Lomen
F. L. MacVey
Oda Reid
Safety Council
American Home Department
E. P. Lomen
W. S. Butler
Hattie Hauck
Grayce Thompson
John Roberts
Hepsie Forcythe
Drama
S. S. Class Party Tonight At Shriner Home
The Progressive Bible Sunday school class meets at Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Shriner home this Thursday evening. A covered dish luncheon starts at 7 30 followed by a 10c gift exchange.
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Progressive Bible
G. S. Shriner
MRS A M SIMONSONS FATHER DIES SUDDENLY
Mr and Mrs A M Simonson learn that C H Nelson died suddenly at his home in Kenneth Minnesota of a heart attack. Nelson had visited the Simonsons over the weekend and passed away about an hour after returning home. The funeral is set for Friday afternoon in Kenneth. Mr and Mrs L R Davidson attended the Newcomer's club dinner at the Pocahontas Hotel Thursday.
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A. M. Simonson
C. H. Nelson
Kenneth, Minn
Kenneth
L. R. Davidson
Clarence Calligan
Pocahontas Hotel
New Seats Installed at the Ritz Theater
The Ritz completes its improvement program with cushioned seating new sound equipment and new nu wood interiors. Patrons report no fatigue after shows and commend sound and lighting as on par with top nearby movie houses. A visit promises a pleasing experience.
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Ritz
Rolfe
New Iowa coach Edward N. Anderson to arrive Feb 1
Native Iowan Edward N. Anderson will join the University of Iowa as head football coach on February 1. A Mason City High School star, he led Holy Cross for six seasons with 47 wins 7 losses 4 ties and a 1000 point margin while defeating Harvard Temple Carnegie Tech and Colgate. Notre Dame graduates Joe Sheeketski and Jim Harris will coach the backfield and line.
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Iowa
Edward N. Anderson
University of Iowa
Oskaloosa
Mason City
Colgate
Notre Dame
Joe Sheeketski
Jim Harris
Prizes Awarded to Hauck Contestants at Closing Sale
The George O. Hauck & Co stock sale ended with prizes to top voters Evelyn Struthers Evelyn Thompson Inga Ryen Clara Ziegler and Helen Pederson. Standings list 18 057 768 votes for Struthers 8 920 950 for Thompson 6 659 530 for Ryen 5 101 120 for Ziegler 4 867 880 for Pederson and others. Stock was later taken over by Lincoln Sales Co for bulk sale, bids unsatisfactory led to renewed sale beginning Wednesday.
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George O. Hauck & Co
Evelyn Struthers
Evelyn Thompson
Inga Ryen
Clara Ziegler
Helen Pederson
Minnie Onnen
Bernice Schott
Agnes Norby
Viola Hanish
Fae Fisher
Clarence Bendixen
Jane Ralph
Mrs. Lee Holt
Betty Harris
Esther Ragan
Ruth Mason
Erwin Obrecht
Ione Smith
Ioenes
Alice Jones
Helen DeMill
Lillian Nelson
Lincoln Sales Co
Promotion Club Honors High School Gridders
The Promotion club met in regular session with a special program. After lunch, business matters were settled and the remainder paid tribute to the undefeated high school football team. Coach Art Evans introduced each player and their class year as school letters were awarded to 15 players. A resolution urged businesses to stay open every evening the week before Christmas.
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Art Evans
Pocahontas County Leads in AAA Program Payments
Pocahontas County tops the state in 1938 AAA cash payments with $250 925 33 disbursed by the county committee. Buena Vista and Wright counties follow. The 1939 committee keeps the same members with Harry Lund as chairman and Gilbert Ellis as vice chairman.
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Pocahontas
State Committee
Uena Vista
Santa to Visit Rolfe Saturday Dec 17
Rolfe residents prepare for Santa Claus visit on Saturday afternoon December 17 with committees decorating the town and a large tree set at the usual place. Welfare committee seeks donations and volunteer help as toys and clothing may be redistributed to families in need. Stores will stay open evenings ahead of Christmas.
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Rolfe
Santa Claus
Santa
Up-and-Coming 4-H Club Meeting Summary
The Up-and-Coming 4-H club met at Alice Boysen's home with 15 members and two leaders and one visitor. Miss Verna Johnson county chairman spoke. a Christmas rally at Marion Daniels's home December 14 was planned with a grab-bag gift and a luncheon afterward.
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Alice Boysen
Verna Johnson
Marion Daniels
A L D Luncheon at Gunderson Home
Mrs. C. L. Gunderson entertained the A. L. D. club at a Christmas season luncheon Tuesday. Sixteen guests attended at two decorated tables with snowball rosettes and miniature baskets. The event included a three course meal, a business meeting, a Christmas program, carol singing, sketches, and a visit from Santa who gave gifts.
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C. L. Gundersom
A. L. D. Club
W. H. Lease
A. V. Graeber
St. Nicholas
Art Vaughn
C. P. Lathrop
Vaughn
Santa
R H 8 Operetta Postponed To Dec 15
The Rolfe high school operetta In Old Vienna scheduled for Tuesday was moved to Thursday December 15 due to illness among cast members. C J club dinner at the Glyde Brinkman home hosted by Mr and Mrs Brinkman and Mr and Mrs Boyce drew twenty six members with gift exchange and games after.
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Old
Vienna
Rolfe
C. J. Club
Glyde Brinkman
Christmas Gifts Now On Sale In Rolfe
Ads in The Arrow promote early Christmas shopping in Rolfe with a variety of gifts. Readers are urged to buy early to secure stock and pay comparable prices to other places.
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Rolfe
The
Arrow
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Henry Siefkin
Herland
Andrew Gillisee Primghar
Siefkin
AL Budolfson
Iowa State
J. C. Bregotti
Coliseum
Hotel Savery
E.E. Meech
Woman's Club
E. P. Lomen Home
S. S
Hauck
A.L.D
Gunderson Home
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