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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
2
Local column details social visits and travel around Havelock Pocahontas Fort Dodge Emmetsburg Rolfe and surrounding towns. Residents attend funerals, shop, and host guests while farm sales and church groups organize events. Multiple families from Laurens Pocahontas Fonda and Grundy Center are noted with Christmas greetings and local errands.
Santa, with help from New Deal Grocery in Havelock led a Saturday visit giving each child a large sack of candy and fruit. Adults enjoyed cheese sandwiches, doughnuts, and coffee as H. G. Gibson coordinated the event. A Ladies Aid Society meeting at the Metteeit church followed with a luncheon prepared by Mrs. R. C. Cole, Mrs. J. Mason, Mrs. Chas. Hilger, and Mrs. Chas. Mann.
The site south of the New Deal grocery will be flooded to form a skating pond. The enterprise promises ample entertainment for both youngsters and adults in the community as preparations proceed.
A string of chickenpox cases reported over the past week affects many children. Betty Nystuen Margaret Quaide Bobby Oertley Peggy Cowan and Marcella Stoulil are recovering well. Claude Barth has a more serious infected pox but is listed as improving overall grades.
School closed last Friday for the holiday vacation. Teachers leaving include Miss Marjorie Swain to Tainter, Miss Ida Fisher to Emmetsburg, Mrs Hester Wehrle to Mason City, Miss Millicent Appelsheimer to Plover, Laura Peter sen and Yvonne Zerby of Albert City, Laura Hjelm to Peterson, and A. R. Helsa to Rembrandt.
Lester Hester suffered a fractured right wrist when the animile kicked during starting a Knight Ford. Dr. K. P. Hunter reduced the fracture and Lester is on a forced holiday from work.
Mrs Eugene Waters was guest of honor at a shower Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Ela Chase. A large number of beautiful and useful items were given to Mrs Waters. Refreshments followed. Attending were Mrs Lester Hopkins of Laurens, Mrs Charles Cope and daughter Vidal of Mallard, Mrs Euna Goodchild, Mrs Ed Hagemann, Mrs Fred Goodchild, Mrs J D Goodchild, Mrs Harry Howard, Mrs Joe Edve and Mrs Adrian Logan.
Mrs James Wright dies in University Hospital Iowa City after weeks of illness. Born Anna F E Meredith in Albany Wisconsin October 3 1866 she married James Wright August 1 1884 and had seven children. Funeral services held at the Methodist church Havelock with interment in Washington Cemetery.
The Parrest- JVencoer Association met in the showl auditorium on a recent Wednesday evening. President Mrs. Ore led the session followed by a children’s program with songs and live readings featuring Rose Lou Randolil Mong Kirst Graders and Santa themed acts. An excellent lunch was served by the committee at the close.
Funeral services for Peter Chumley, born July 20 in Morgan County, were held Sunday at the McIntire funeral home with Rev. G. R. Gilbert and Fr. Dodge officiating. He died December 16 1935 at age 61. Survived by a brother, a daughter, three sons, a step son, and many grandchildren. Burial in Clinton Cemetery.
State College reports a plan for new corn hog contracts starting soon with county and state meetings. Iowa will use a combined corn hog board for administration and auditing. The program aims to balance corn and hog production, stabilize prices, and give farmers tools for sound management while benefiting consumers.
The Havelock Methodist Church under Pastor C L Day announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship a m Upworth League at p m Choir Rehearsal at p m Services during the week will be held in this church as per the above schedule. All welcome to our services, especially if you have no other church home.
Local notes report Mrs. Henry Nelson hosting a family birthday for her mother and visits from Mrs. J F Nelson, Mrs. Marquardt, and Mrs. Alice. Brogotti injured a finger last Friday. Calligan returns from Columbia University. Edgar Showers assisted at Webb's Drug Store for Christmas trade. The Rystads from Fort Wayne visit relatives. Christmas Day spent with George Ivey’s family in Rembrandt.
The plan seeks higher hog prices while preventing oversupply and price swings. It emphasizes protecting both farm families and individual welfare and preventing another period of very low prices that force farmers to abandon land and crops.
The 1936 37 corn hog adjustment contract is approved and signed by county farmers in January. Details will be discussed at state and local meetings during the January signup campaign with payments based on hog base numbers, corn bases, and acreage adjustments under the new program running Dec 1 1935 to Nov 30 1987.
Rev. A. Sinning leads morning worship at 10 00 a m with Sunday School at 11 10 a m Junior Endeavor at 6 45 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m Evening Worship at 7 30 p m The sermon prepares for Communion to be observed the first Sunday in January Session meets after morning service to discuss potential church joiners Catechism Class at the Manse next Saturday at 2 00 p m Parents urged to send children for added religious instruction.
The text surveys 1934 35 acreage estimates Argentina wheat flaxseed and oats barley corn production trends. It notes goals for healthier chicks and hens that lay heavier eggs, hints at feed cost control through selective seed purchases, and mentions USDA poultry sexing research with 90 percent accuracy aiming to offer pullets or cockerels at hatch.
The Bradgate district in Humboldt and Pocahontas counties Iowa offers for sale at 1 30 p m January 6 1996 school refunding bonds totaling 27000 funds and attorney's opinion will be furnished by the district Turley secretary board of directors 42 W TE
The church announces Rev. Clarence W. Tompking and guest professor Leiffer delivering sermons and talks. Epworth League plans a New Year party with Y P S C E and Luther League, plus a late night watch service. Mission study on Thy League Missionaries Around the World starts Jan 5 as members discuss Paul and church unity topics.
Trinity Lutheran Church announces mid week prayer meetings at 8 00 p m and Bible classes plus Sunday services. The Luther League sponsors a Watch Night gathering at the O G Ryen residence on Tuesday December 31 with the slogan Man's way leads to death God s way leads to life inviting participation.
The doctor states a move from the hospital to a residence for services and provides a contact telephone number. The notice also notes a portion of graduates from Ion State College remain without positions according to reports from the pertinent department.
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