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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1943
Page
2
Local clubs and social groups from Thornton and nearby towns meet for lectures, games, and Christmas activities. Events include the Woman's Club in A. R. Thornton's home with drama and modern aviation talks, post-nuptial showers, neighborly visits, and holiday bazaars.
J. O. Wangberg, pastor, leads preaching this Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes follow. Luther League meets at 8 p.m. at the parsonage. Catechism class Saturday at 1 30 p.m. at the church. Christmas program rehearsal at 2 30 p.m.
Choir practice Thursday evening December 8 at 8 00. Confirmation class at the parsonage Saturday December 11 at 2 30 p.m. Holy Communion service at 11 a.m. Wednesday December 15 adult confirmation class at 8 00.
We express gratitude to the Rolfe Fire Department telephone operators Mr and Mrs Ed Weiland and all others who responded quickly to our call for help last Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs J E Tutt
A. W. Hess and Mr. and Mrs. J H Gembler thank relatives and friends for flowers, missionary offerings, and kindness during the illness and hospital stay of their wife and mother. They commend the Electric Light Co forecards and other remembrances.
Dorothy S. Prichard Edythe R. McFarland and Lieut Prentice W. Shaw thank those who offered kindness during their time of sorrow. The note preserves the family’s appreciation and remembrance of support from mothers and friends.
A family thanks relatives neighbors and friends for spiritual bouquets gifts and kindness during their sorrow after the death of a beloved husband father son and brother. Dorothy A Howard Jeane Marie H F Howard George Wilson family Verle Duane Howard Verlyn Doris Howard.
Mrs. J. M. Smith sends thanks to all who sent cards and flowers while she stayed at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. She expresses deep appreciation for the kindness shown during her stay.
Mrs. A. M. Simonson thanks neighbors and friends for kindnesses shown during her recent hospital stay and after returning home. She praises the fine neighbors and friends who supported her during this time.
The first Des Moines township training school of the season gathered eight women at Mrs. Thomas Diggs home on Tuesday November 30. Helen Sage led a discussion on community relaxation in wartime with focus on leadership, games for large groups, and demonstrations. Attendees enjoyed American squaw dances and get acquainted games, sung folk songs Spring and The Holly and the Ivy. The next session will be January 18 at Mrs. Loren Pease’s home. A Christmas note from Cpl. Merle Christensen in Sicily reached Mr. and Mrs. Martin Christensen with a Kodak photo and sand inscription Merry Christmas Sicily ’48, a cherished gift to the couple.
A lamp under a chicken waterer caused a fire last Wednesday at the J. E. Tutt place. Neighbors helped extinguish the blaze before the fire department arrived, saving the building and chickens. Tutt sold his flock immediately after the scare.
Alfred Miller manager of the local telephone exchange has purchased the Mrs Metha Peterson residence and the family will move into the place by December 15. They have been living at the north edge of town.
Leslie Struthers will sell 127 head of livestock and some farm machinery at a public auction Saturday December 11. The sale begins at 12 30 at his farm three miles north and three miles east of Rolfe. See ad on page 7.
The December Garfield Township Farm Bureau meeting will be held at C. A. Christensen’s home Thursday evening December 9 at 8 p.m. It combines November and December agendas with an interesting program. County president B. W. Lathrop will attend and speak.
Humboldt edges Rolfe 21 to 18 after a tight game. Humboldt capitalized on seven of nine free throws while Rolfe made only two of thirteen. Blanchard led Humboldt with four goals. Cornwell boys each had two for Rolfe, with Sinek, Chapman and Murray adding singles.
The high school basketball program seeks volunteers to drive cars for trips to neighboring towns. Contact superintendent M D Anderson if you can help. Last week Dr. R B Ranney Art Erickson and M D Anderson transported the team to Humboldt.
A brief item notes the fourth report from the state resolutions committee and mentions other interesting features that have been planned for release or discussion.
The column notes slow scrap pickups despite several cars, urges continued drive and mentions a slogan. It also highlights tile drainage as a long term profitable investment with stock of 5 m. 6 in. and 8 in. drain tile on hand and cautions shipments are slow. Ideas for hog feeding and troughs are offered as practical farm items.
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