Local residents plan winter trips and farewells
A string of Ames and nearby residents announce winter travel plans. A C Thomas intends to depart Ames for Pasadena via Salt Lake City as she visits family and Rolfe friends. Mr and Mrs Ben Rittgers plan to winter in Phoenix with Frank Rittgers and children.
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A. C. Thomas
Pasadena
Rolfe
Adna
Ben Rittgers
Frank Rittgers
Shontas
Yenix
Ariz
Mary Rutgers
Alice Jones
Indianapolis
Okla
Ray
Mildred) Lundy
Rs. Jones
Ang
PANS Club Met Friday at Mrs Butler Home
The Woman's club gathered Friday at Mrs W S Butler home to hear the American home department program chaired by Mrs Butler. Lunch was by the art department. Mrs A A Brinkman led lessons on colonial homes and Mrs John Roberts spoke on three old south homes. Evelyn Huff read Can Tuberculo Be Eradicated and two poems were presented by Mrs George Nit. Mrs Hepsy Forsythe read A map of Living Prior to the program there was a business meeting and Christmas carols sung led by Henry Sawyer with piano by Alta Hewlett.
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Woman's Club
W. S. But
American Home Department
Butler
A. A. Brinkman
John Roberts
Old South
Evelyn Hewft
George Nit
Hepsy Forsythe
Henry Sawyer
Alta Hewlett
Promotion Club Delivers Busy Central States Meeting
Rolfe Promotion club held a meeting at the Central States building last Thursday with strong attendance. R G Hunter presented on committee plans for Christmas activities. Santa Day is set for Saturday December 18 with the club sponsoring gifts for children and decorating efforts underway.
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Rolfe Promotion Club
Central States
R. G. Hunter
Rolfe high alum Gordon Hoard recalls east travel
In a Bridgeport Connecticut letter Gordon Hoard, a former Rolfe high student noted for literature and music, describes autumn scenery from Albany to Bridgeport and visits to Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. He credits Rolfe high teachers and his parents for his success and says music education shaped his life.
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Marcum
Rolfe High School
Gordon Hoard
Bridgeport
Conn
Catskill Mountains
Albany
Rip van Winkle
Tarrytown
Gordon
Rolfe High
Iowa Unemployment Officials Urge Social Security Numbers
Iowa unemployment compensation commission directs all workers including holiday help to secure social security account numbers to ensure proper wage credit for benefit eligibility. Employers must verify numbers for all employees and can apply at Des Moines Sioux City Council Bluffs Davenport offices or via local post offices.
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Iowa Unemployment Compensation Commission
Iowa
Iowa Social Security
Des Moines
Sioux City
Nain Lutheran Brotherhood Meets at Nain Church
The Lutheran Brotherhood gathered Thursday evening at Nain Lutheran church with HH. T. Carver of Fort Dodge as speaker and Rev. G. J. Robertson also addressing the group. A male quartet offered two selections and A. M. Simonson served as temporary chairman with Rev. Robertson as secretary. A temporary organization was formed and a next meeting planned in a month to establish a permanent body.
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Lutheran Brotherhood
Nain Lutheran Church
HH. T. Carver
Fort Dodge
G. J. Robertson
Dubious Estimate Links Syphilis to Iowa Population
The article claims that more than 75,000 syphilis cases would exist in Iowa if every resident were tested. It estimates 8 percent infection, equaling the combined populations of three Iowa cities over 25,000.
Christmas Spirit Brightens Rolfe Town Windows
Rolfe buzzes with pre Christmas shopping as Festooned windows glow and lights decorate the streets. Santa visits Dec 18 at 2 PM to greet children and hand out treats at the town Christmas tree. Local businesses and homes display festive decor and shoppers enjoy the holiday glow.
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Rolfe
Santa Claus
Central States
Faculty Dinner and Bridge Night at M. D. Anderson Home
Supt and Mrs M D Anderson entertained the local school faculty at dinner and bridge with Christmas decor. Red and green tapers brightened the tables while a poinsettia and a small Christmas tree added seasonal charm. Ruth Wilson won high score, Alice Hooil low. Vernon Brandes, former local teacher now with Merrill Book Publishing Co., attended as a guest.
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Supt
M. D. Anderson
Ruth Wilson
Alice Hooil
Vernon Brandes
Waterloo
Merrill Book Publishing Co
Town Council Debates Municipal Light Plants
The town council held a special meeting Tuesday night to discuss municipal light plants. Stanley of Young & Stanley, involved in the Pocahontas REA plant project, spoke and answered questions for the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Young & Stanley
REA
Pocahontas
Modern Service Station Opens in Rolfe Saturday
The Rolfe Super Service station holds its official opening on Saturday December 11 inviting all to free coffee and doughnuts and a tour of the new building. Special introductory prices on tires and accessories plus a free grease job under certain conditions are offered.
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Rolfe
Former Rodman Banker Returned to Palo Alto
Raymond A. Hoskins 40, a former Rodman banker who vanished in 1926 amid a bank shortage report, was arrested in Salem Oregon after ten years on the run. Iowa officials planned his extradition fight while his wife and two children remain in West Bend.
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The
Daily Press
Palo Alto
Salem
Ore
Raymond A. Hoskins
Rodman
Hoskins
Rodman Trust and Savings Books
Towa
West Bend
Sorosis Club Meets at R G Hunters Friday
Sorosis club gathered Friday at the home of R G Hunters. Mrs Forrest E Grant reviewed Kathleen Tama gawa's autobiography Holy Prayers in a Horse's Ear. The girl is daughter of a Japanese father and Irish American mother. The father bought silk and the family traveled widely. Jean Mather read an essay Can Tuberculosis Be Eradicated. Next meeting will be January with Mrs Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis ‘Club
R. G. Hunter
Forrest E
Grant
Kathleen ‘Tamagawa
Jean Mather
Lucille White
Jane
Rolfe Holds Off Rockwell City In Narrow 37 29 Win
Rolfe beat Rockwell City 37 to 29 Tuesday evening as Rolfe trailed 18 16 at the half before a late surge. Rudolfson led with 18 points, Smith added 10, Cornwell eight, while Newman had 12 for Rockwell City and Brewer 11. A second game between the seconds ended 30 29 Rolfe with Ferden hitting a long shot in the final half second. Taylor scored 12 for Rolfe.
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Rolfe
Rockwell City
Rudolfson
Smith
Cornwell
Newman
Brewer
Ferden
Taylor
Humboldt
Rolfe Boys
Watts
Marine
Watts Nyby
Tutt
Farber
Wisher
Feer
Watson
Hum- Newman
Boldt
Gray
Hicks
G Henely
Wee Ee
Ao Rogers
Morgan
Jones
G and Myers
Wea
Miller
Hanson
Wee
Vanderhear
Budolfson
Sas
Nyby
Fed Rolfe
Meee
Ee Cornwell
F N Hansen
Eee
C Watts
Ie Ae
Ae Cox
G Watts
Tag Lg
Humboldt Tel
Tularemia alert warns hunters after rabbit cases
Two tularemia cases reported in Appanoose county prompt a public warning. Hunters should avoid handling wild rabbits, wear rubber gloves if necessary, and practice strict hygiene to prevent infection.
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Appanoose
Edward Francis
M. D
United States Public Health Service
Francis
Christmas Party Notice From Dr Sinning’s Class
Dr Sinning's Sunday school class hosts a Christmas party in the church basement on Monday evening December 18 at 6 o'clock. Members bring covered dish sandwiches and their own silver. Committee to serve coffee and dessert. There will be a
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Dr. Sinning
First Home B B Game Tomorrow Rolfe Opens Season
The Sibley high school boys face Rolfe in the season opener at Rolfe high school gym at 8 p m tomorrow December 10 The Sibley squad brings four first string men from last season and reached the district round last year The Rolfe second team plays at 7 p m and Rolfe recently beat Rockwell City 37 to 29 and Humboldt 27 to 26 The community shows strong support for the basketball team.
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Sibley High School
Rolfe
Rolfe High School
Sibley
Humboldt
Rockwell City Quint
Rockwell City
Chicken Supper Serves Nearly 300 at Methodist Aid Event
The Methodist Ladies' Aid held its annual fall chicken supper Wednesday evening with green and red tapers and evergreen decor creating a Christmas mood. Nearly 300 dinners were served and a bazaar offered food, hand work, and a fishpond provided amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Fire at Kueck Home Clears With Little Damage
Fire department responded Sunday to a blaze at the east town edge home of Mrs. Kueck. A very hot fire in a non used stove flue caused flames to enter the dining room through a chimney hole, burning wallpaper but limited overall damage as the flue fire burned out.
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Kueck
Northwestern Iowa urged to reduce fox population
Dr. Paul L. Errington of Iowa State College proposes lowering the fox population in Iowa. He suggests increased winter hunting, preferably with hounds or through still-hunting, to relieve tensions and preserve public and fox interests. He praises still-hunting as a clean, exacting sport.
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Paul L. Errington
Iowa State College
Iowa
Rolfe Residents Attend Messiah in Fort Dodge
More than 100 singers from northwest Town joined a 34 member orchestra for Handel’s Messiah performed by Webster County Lutheran Choral Union in Fort Dodge high school auditorium. Rolfe attendees included Melvin Thorson Agnes Norby Evelyn Thompson Grayce Thompson J O Wangberg Judith Allan Lomen Clara Everson Dora Simonson and others.
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Rolfe
Fort Dodge
Handel
Webster County Lutheran Choral Union
Northwest Town
Melvin Thorson
Agnes Norby
Evelyn
Grayce Thompson
J. O. Wangberg
Judith
Allan Lomen
Clara Everson
Dora Simonson
Motors
Tagen False
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Banquet Next Thursday
Garfield township Farm Bureau will banquet in the M E church basement at 7 o'clock the evening of Dec 16. A fine menu will be served by the M E Aid society. For tickets call A A Brinkman Mabelle Ryen or Mrs Julia Ramsey before Tuesday Dec 14. The evening includes an interesting program sponsored by Arlo Ives and committee.
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Garfield Township Farm Bureau
M. E
M. IE. Aid Society
A. A. Brinkman
Mabelle Ryen
Julia Ramsey
Arlo Ives
Presbyterian Busy Bees Hold Meeting
The Busy Bees of the Presbyterian church met Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Robert B. Pollock. Officers elected: Joan Graves president Beverly Grant vice president Jean Graves secretary and treasurer. Doris Rudolfson led the Mexico lesson. Beverly Cook read a Christmas poem. Eleven members attended. The next meeting January 8 will be at Jimmy McIntire’s home with John Wiegman assisting. Mrs Pollock taught junior high Monday for Miss Kleaner Maloney who was ill, and she returned to school Tuesday.
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Presbyterian Church
Robert B. Pollock
Joan Graves
Beverly Grant
Jean Graves
Beverly Cook
Mary Jane Sandvng
Shirley Heathman
Doris Rudolfson
Mexico
Jimmy McIntire
John Wiegman
Kleaner Maloney
Auto Collision Near Sease Farm Ends Without Serious Injuries
James DeWolf and Frank Sterns collided Wednesday evening in front of the C. D. Sease farm. Mrs. DeWolf suffered head and chest bumps and knee bruises while Phyllis and Beverly DeWolf were bruised but not seriously hurt. Stearns' two daughters were present. two of Stearns' little girls rode with him.
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James DeWolf
Frank Sterns
C. D. Sease Farm
DeWolf
Stearns
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