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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1932
Page
3
The note asks readers to notify the Office as soon as possible if they plan to contribute Moe for the Christmas issue. It emphasizes submitting copy quickly to meet Monday deadlines and to help arrange handling during peak load periods.
Local clubs and societies announce meetings from December 8 to December 20. Activities include Trinity Lutheran Aid, Eastern Star, Missionary Societies, Girl-H Club, Bridge clubs, American Legion, Rosary Society, Woman's Club, Busy Bee Sewing Circle, Home Study Club, and more with venues such as homes, schools, and community rooms.
Des Moines Township high school students staged The Toreadors an operetta directed by Miss Jeane Scheffers on December 6. Roy Boles Nels Truelsen played Juan and Senor Swa teo while Dolores Maria and other performers filled chorus roles. The plot centers on a farmer Dictorio and visiting Toreadors causing romantic mixups on the Senor S farm with lively songs and comic impersonations.
The Rolfe Promotion Club met last Thursday to tackle Christmas season issues. J. T. Grant led the meeting with many topics, including ticket orders, publicity, prizes, chair orders, and decorations. Committees were named for feeding tourists, publicity, and Christmas decorations, with several chair appointments and a December 15 meeting set.
County Treasurer Carlson decided to proceed with the delinquent tax sale after considering it had been a month in the making. The Record-Democrat carries the notice this week as the official publication, with publication fees charged to the advertised property. The tax list this year is expected to be large.
Mrs H D Brinkman leader of the Garfield Go-Getters 4-H Club invites all Garfield township girls aged twelve to twenty-one to her home at 1 80 p m Saturday Dec 10 to organize a club for the coming year. Last year Garfield girls won the county demonstration contest and joined in music work at the State Girls I Club Convention at Ames.
Howard Clarkes Toy Boys, who repair broken or cast off toys before Christmas, seek any donations of toys for repair. Deliver to the CG and NW depot or arrange pickup by contacting Mr Clarke. The group aims to brighten many children’s holidays with reconditioned toys.
The Arrow appeals to readers for small donations amid a severe money shortage. Editors note free notices are abundant but advertising revenue is scarce, urging support to continue publishing and serving the northeast county area.
Mrs. H N Hamilton hosted the Woman's Club on Friday afternoon. Speakers included Mrs. H S Olerich on Pocahontas county home management for the past decade and Mrs. Grant Pollock on Chair Caning. Mrs. W P Wheeler discussed The Past and Future of Women in Congress and the World's Fair plans. Miss Lucile Wheeler read Kipling. The Educational Department will lead the Jan 6 meeting for the library drive at Rolfe Public Library.
Democrats in Pocahontas County met Monday to balance their budget. All prospective candidates for local, state, and county offices were invited to speak. Reported pledges were sufficient to cover campaign obligations, while Republicans are urged to follow suit on outstanding IOUs.
Nine delegates from the American Legion Auxiliary attended the county meeting and luncheon in Gilmore City last Thursday. Eighth District Committeewoman Mrs. Marie Standley of Boone spoke on the Port land national convention and the Knoxville birthday party for veterans. Rolfe unit contributed cash and baked goods for the event. Mrs. Brumhall of Boone also attended.
The Pocahontas County Farm Bureau Board has set plans for the county wide annual meeting on Monday December 19. A featured speaker will be invited along with business discussions on agricultural conditions. A basket dinner is planned at noon and in the afternoon officers for the year will be elected. Past presidents Nis Behrendsen A W Ives Wade DeMill J C Truelsen A H Richey O E Erickson J D Fitzgerald and H F Toben will be recognized.
Arden A Richmond born August 25 1851 in Erin New York to John and Lucretia Richmond. He moved via Illinois to Calhoun county Iowa in 1865 and lived in Rolfe since 1888. Married Minerva M Clements January 20 1885. two children Hattie and Marvin and adopted son Louis Earl. Died November 29 1932 at 81 years four months four days after pneumonia followed illness. Interment Clinton Garfield Rolfe.
The Manson Journal recalls a 1910s football blowout when Rolfe High defeated Manson High by 96 to 0, with Rolfe players Perry White Lou White and others starred while Virgil Hancher led the yell. The note mentions a larger 102-0 victory in 1917 over Pocahontas High ending at halftime for an automobile race program.
Rolfe high school hosts Ware in a Friday night doubleheader at the Rolfe gymnasium. Ware touts a veteran offense led by a 62 point game by Trimble and 14 by Hawley. Season tickets cost one dollar for seven home games and an open date on Feb 17 may be filled.
Mothers of the football team entertained the lettermen and staff at a December 1 dinner in the home economics rooms. Supt. M D Anderson Coach A D Evans and others joined two long tables with gold and red decor. The banquet featured fried chicken, beans, potatoes, pie, and cream with toasts from Anderson Zickefoose Lane Heathman and Evans, praising football and future teams.
W I Branagan editor of The Emmetsburg Democrat died at his home Wednesday morning December 7 1932 after a four week illness from heart disease He was 48 years in editing the Democratic paper he stood for Democratic causes and his town and county benefited from his leadership and steady advocacy.
Nine townships in Pocahontas County prepared community meeting plans in 1932 Des Moines Garfield Marshall Swan Lake Cummins Grant Bellville Sherman Colfax except Sherman Wm Stacey rural extension specialist of Iowa State College will help organize 1933 township programs The meeting is set for Pocahontas Court House Tuesday Dec 13 at 10 00 am with a noon lunch and open invitation to any group interested in good programs.
Chas S Drake longtime Rolfe youth and Cedar Falls resident died November 23 1932 after a cancer of the face. He was born May 20 1870 in Shellsburg and later lived in Rolfe before moving to Cedar Falls. Survived by two daughters five grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral services held in Cedar Falls and burial in Clinton Garfield Cemetery Rolfe.
Betty McIntire and Richard Cox have been absent from school due to illness. Junior High Notes report the sixth grade Better English Club officers: Kathryn Ann Green, president. Marshall Burstad, vice-president. Margery Thompson, secretary. Senior High Notes mention a festive typing room setup for holidays and class competition driving progress. Speed tests occur twice weekly and a Scotland map on Miss Marcum's board aids Macbeth study. The library is decorated in red and green.
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