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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1933
Page
3
Santa arrives in Rolfe Saturday afternoon to meet every child at 1 30 PM near the Christmas tree lot on Main Street. He brings a candy gift and asks children to be on time and bring requests or letters for Christmas.
The Des Moines Township Woman's Club met at the school and enjoyed a Christmas program with a gift exchange. Miss Gertrude Hurley read the Christmas Story, school children performed a three act play directed by Miss Irene Geisbecker, and Miss Madeline Snook presented a reading. A ladies' quartet sang, Mrs. Rachael Peterson accompanied, and three new members were welcomed. Refreshments for 66 were provided by Mrs. Franklyn Majorowicz, Mrs. Brest Vaughn, and Miss Gertude Hurley.
A group of culprits stole several flashlights robes and other items from unlocked cars outside the Methodist church and school during the Ladies Aid supper and a Rolfe Laurens basketball game. Missing auto parts were also taken. A watchman was added Monday night to deter further thefts. Old John Law may pursue the culprit.
EOS met Friday evening for a scheduled session and election of officers. Elected to serve during the coming year were Worthy Matron Vera Olerich Worthy Patron John Damberg As Matron Genevieve Brinkman Matron Leonard Smith Secretary Anne ave Treasurer Dena Gunderson Conductress Peggy Jolliffe Ay Cond Gladys Smith Installation of officers will be held in January.
Community groups list upcoming meetings and activities from December 14 to January 9 including Presbyterian Excelsior Society tea at 3 PM, Premiere Bridge Club with Mrs. Robert Bruce, I O O F and Rebekah homecomings, American Home Study Club at 2 PM, and multiple Christmas parties hosted by Delta Del, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday gatherings, plus a farm sale on December 31 and Y M C A and Bon Ton Bridge luncheons in early January.
The house committee hearings on tax bills discuss gross income net income and Farm Bureau measures. Critics urge district based property taxes and warn against harming revenue if sales or net income taxes are weakened. union labor protests a pure gross or sales tax while Farm Bureau may reduce property taxes by up to 40 million.
Rolfe unveils a new ice skating rink east of the water works, a Christmas gift to residents. The American Legion sponsors and the Promotion Club supports the project with ground donated by W Leland McIntire and labor by locals. Central States Electric Co lights the site, no fees charged, open day and night for all.
Rolfe Public Library will close for Christmas vacation on December 20 23 27 and 30. Books due after the break. Library board met Tuesday evening and ordered new books including seven for adults and ten for children. Some titles will loan for seven days instead of fourteen to broaden access.
An appreciation note thanks contributors to the welfare cause and notes the fund totals from a Thanksgiving union service and a benefit basketball game, amounting to 39.65, with ongoing donations and supplies coming in to aid the welfare committee led by Rev. T. S. Bassett in China.
Rolfe merchants showcase an extra large stock of Christmas goods during Trade Extension Days drawing hundreds. A central decorated Christmas tree donated by Oscar Snyder brightens the town, while shelves overflow with gifts from warm accessories to toys and home items. The piece notes thawing finances with a 5 percent State Saving Bank dividend and urges shoppers to fill larders with seasonal foods and treats, promising a very merry Christmas with Rolfe's help.
Rolfe high school musical groups under Miss Inez Archer stage a Christmas pageant The Birth of Christ Friday December 22 at 2 30 PM The bass viol cello and violin make first public appearance in the hill country Judea setting with carols and sacred airs All friends and patrons invited.
Mrs. Henry Beyer mother of Mrs. Ed Weiland and Mrs. A C Clemons of Rolfe died at her Ormsby Minnesota home after a two and one half week illness. A paralytic stroke while visiting a son in Chit preceded a move home where a second stroke ended her life on the following Wednesday. Burial was in Mt Hope Cemetery St James Minnesota. Mrs Clemons suffered a nervous breakdown after her mother's death and the Clemons party remained with her before returning home.
Two leaders of the Des Moines Township Clothing Project held a meeting at the D M T school on Tuesday December 6. The session covered thrift gifts and problems in making over dresses, followed by a lesson on collars and dress fittings. Sixteen women attended and contributed dishes for the noon meal. Zelda Snyder and Mrs. Arthur Vaughn led the lessons.
Hans Ennen 35, longtime Rolfe farm hand, robbed Carver Service Station south of Pomeroy securing 35 dollars. In a scuffle the gun discharged wounding Hans Kampen. Ennen was arrested after the incident and later sentenced to 10 years in the Anamosa reform school.
The town council learned that city water has a sulfur surplus causing taste and odor problems and iron causing discoloration of containers. Despite this, the water is healthy to drink and a Chicago mineral test confirms safety. a recent state health bacteria test also passed.
A round table conference for post commanders and adjutants of Iowa 8th District of the American Legion is set for Sunday December 17 at 2 00 p m in the Ft Dodge Legion club rooms. State commander Leo J Duster of Cedar Rapids and 8th District commander Jus I Dolliver of Ft Dodge call the meeting to discuss district post problems. All Legionnaires may attend and a good local delegation is expected.
A recital by Mrs. W P Wheeler's piano pupils will be held at her home on Monday December 18 at 8 00 p m The program includes table technique songs primary class pieces piano numbers a duet Holsts Dance of the June Bugs a Soldiers March and Edelweiss Glide plus a Wheeler solo and a symphony by Phyllis Perrin with student performers and teachers Lucile and Marie Wheeler assisting
Donald Green of the reforestation boys at Decorah attends night school, with credits toward high school and college work. Courses include forestry civics first aid road construction and geology. He leads a crew of 22 as section foreman and seeks every opportunity.
The annual meeting of the Pocahontas County Farm Bureau will be held in Pocahontas on Monday December 18. Officers for 1934 will be elected, resolutions adopted, and finances audited. Current officers are M Leith president Mrs H F Olerich vice president Chas E Watts treasurer Mrs John Eisenhauer secretary.
Receiver Clifford Howe authorizes The Arrow to announce a dividend of 5 percent of assets of the defunct State Savings Bank will be payable next Saturday December 16. Call at the bank building to obtain checks. This is the second dividend since the bank closed June 8 1932 and totals 15 percent.
Iowa State College economist J. C. Galloway will speak Monday December 18 at 1 30 p m in Pocahontas to explain the corn hog program. Pocahontas county reports a new sign up committee, 1800 farmers attended prior meetings, and 140 farmers have filed corn sealing certificates totaling about 140 000 bushels.
Government workers map a plan to use hobos on a re employment scheme with railroad cooperation. Clerks like KE Clarke note rising numbers of young wanderers traveling by rail and road seeking work, shelter, and a future life, while Howard and others see hope in returning them to useful employment.
The note points to U S farmers refinancing amid fluctuating prices. It mentions people with funds for gasoline. J T Fraser of Grand View Washington arrived Wednesday for a visit with relatives and old friends in the Rolfe community.
Final CWA allotments increase Pocahontas County labor by 180 with 298 workers total. Storm Lake projects add 45 men, two from the district. Fonda highway near water, 50 men with two from the district. Wednesday 25 men and 10 women begin cleaning in schoolhouses. Rolfe gets 16 workers. Owen Patterson crew expands with Herbert Sanford and Lee Harmon. BW Phillips on street cleaning. Florence Kelsey cleaning five hours daily.
Rolfe High basketball teams split a doubleheader with Bradgate and Laurens at Rolfe gym. Rolfe beat Bradgate 29 to 26 in the first game as both teams delivered strong defense and steady scoring. the Rolfe seconds also won 19 to 16. In the Laurens game Rolfe fell 31 to 30 after a late Laurens center shot. Rolfe seconds defeated Laurens reserves 29 to 8.
The sheriff’s office warns drivers to place OK stickers on their front windows. Saturday, Dec. 16 is the deadline before officials begin removing noncompliant cars after 8:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18.
The national and state Christmas Cheer program for World War Veterans airs Thursday December 14 at 2 45 p m over Station WHO WOC Des Moines. Speaker is Mrs Merton Shelley department secretary with music by the Argonne Quartette of Des Moines.
Fonda Post No 114 of the American Legion will host the Pocahontas county Legion group in its rooms in Fonda on Monday December 18 1983. Every member is urged to attend and bring a prospective member. J F Mulholland County Adjutant.
Benjamin O. Hurley born November 31 1872 in Bristol township Greene county Iowa died December 3 1938 at his Rolfe Iowa home age 61. Married Mattie Rosa in 1896 and Fannie Kulp in 1906. Survived by wife six children and many relatives. Funeral Tuesday December 5 at Slininger funeral home with Rev L R Gans. interment Wright Cemetery.
A house to house canvass will be conducted in Rolfe to offer day or half day work for unemployed men and women. Organized by the County Unemployment Committee with CWA support, the effort aims to supplement relief programs and provide tasks such as cleaning, window washing, ash hauling, and wood chopping.
More than 100 members attended the Des Moines Township Farm Bureau meeting at the school building. H C Wiegman spoke on The Livestock Market. A play Big Business was performed by Louise Vaughn and others. Christmas songs, readings, and guitar selections followed. Officials' election was postponed.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. T. D. Jones home with seven members and eight visitors. Plans were discussed for the county meeting in Rolfe on February 15. A lunch followed the session and social hour. Guests included Mrs. P. A. McCray of Sterling HL, Mrs. Guy White, and Mrs. R. E. Green. Marvin Burroughs reported a $20 profit from the Curtis Publishing Co subscription plan.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and the American Legion for deeds of kindness and assistance shown during our recent bereavement.
Rev J O Wangberg leads Sunday Morning Worship at 10 00 and Sunday School at 10 45 with Luther League gatherings mid week Prayer Meeting Thursday 8 00 p m Regular preaching next Sunday in charge of the pastor Luther League to meet at Mrs S Simonsons home Choir rehearsal Thursday evening Local notes urge preparing the way for the Lord amid storefront display windows.
Sunday School and worship services listed with times and language schedule Danish service on first Sunday monthly English otherwise. Prayer meeting Thursday evenings. Rolfe community invited to attend as announced.
A columnist jokes that buttermilk suits hot weather as well as a smooth ride prolongs tire life. The piece notes that mixing 10 percent alcohol with gasoline yielded about 2.8 more miles per gallon in tests by 300 demonstrators in Iowa and Nebraska over the last ninety days.
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