Rolfe Community Events and notices spread across county
Readable items list social events from January including a Pythian Sister bridge party at K of P hall, a Tuesday Club meeting with Mrs Hauck, an Eastern Star installation, Rolfe Woman's Club regular meeting, and a High School basketball game. Obituary notes Ida Wax, born near Ile, moved to Rolfe, long teacher, church worker. funeral at Rolfe Methodist Church with burial at Cur interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dall
Rolfe
K. of P Hall
Jay
Geo
Hauck
A. B. Symes
Eastern Star
Rolfe Woman’s Club
Jos. McEwen
Rolfe High-D. M
May
Samuel and
Bonebrake
Ile
Marion County
Iowa
Jher
H. G. Bonebrake
Ilowa
Frank Bonebrake
Colc
Was
Ringgold County
Pee
Ida
John Wax
Raymond
Maines
Fayette
Rolfe Fie
Waxac Christ
Methodist Church
Wax
Merath
Price changes for Arrow Adler Column locals begin 1929
The Arrow Adler announces policy changes for running locals starting January 1 1929 with a ten cent per line rate and a minimum twenty five cent charge. Cash in advance. Longer or repeated locals incur higher costs due to make up and mailing. Negotiations will determine long time advertisers.
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Arrow Adler
Training Schools for 4-H Club Leaders in 1929
Splendid opportunities for farm girls in the 4-H Club work this year with careful planning. Miss Lulu Tregoning and Mrs. Lloyd Church Smith lead the training schools. County club committee members named: Mrs. John Madsen chair, Mrs. F. K. Hawley, Mrs. Ed Whannel, Mrs. Otto Herke. Topics include foods, clothing, home furnishings, music, health, parliamentary law, and possible pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Tregoning
Lloyd Church Smith
John Madsen
F. K. Hawley
Ed Whannel
Otto Herke
Farm Bureau
C. V. Holsinger
Trinity Lutheran Church Evening Services and Christmas Gift Thanks
Sunday services include Sunday School Bible Class at 10:00 a m and Morning Worship at 11:00 a m Luther League meets 7 30 p m New Year Eve Luther League gathering at the parsonage with a program social hour and refreshments Gratitude expressed for a well attended Christmas program and a thank you for the pastor and family gifts
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Luther League
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Looking Back at a Year of Truths and Hopes
The piece reflects on the end of 1928 and the dawn of 1929, weighing successes and failures. It discusses lessons learned, moral meaning, and the importance of government, business, education, and daily life in shaping future undertakings.
Start the New Year Right Resolve for the community and heart
The article urges starting the new year with resolutions that blend duty and ideals. It stresses work, charity, and kindness toward others while recognizing practical causes, and notes that true reward comes from sincere effort and moral worth.
Santa Visits Rolfe For Extra Candy Drive
Saturday Santa Claus arrived by car in Rolfe to greet children and hand out eight hundred boxes of candy. He distributed goodies with help from Andy Eikenberry Abe DeVaul Butch Wilkin and Slim Davidson while greeting youngsters and listening to requests for gifts or candy for sick relatives. Santa also left candy at Eirkenberrys store for those who could not attend amid influenza restrictions.
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Santa Claus
Rolfe
Andy Eikenberry
Abe DeVaul
Butch Wilkin
Slim Davidson
Santa
Eirkenberry
January Busy Month for County Farm Bureau in Pocahontas
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau gears up for a packed January with events across soils and fertilizer planning by J. L. Boatman January 3-4, feeding schools by Rex Beresford January 7-11, Girls Canning Club organization by Miss Lulu Tregoning January 18, township Farm Bureau program work by Wm. Stacey January 25, Home Management by Miss Esther Pond January 21-25, and legume and seed buying meetings with M. A. Hanser February 25 to March 1.
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Farm Bureau
Pocahontas County
J. L. Boatman
Rex Beresford
Town State College
Lulu Tregoning
Wm. Stacey
Esther Pond
A. Hanser
Sunday Fire at Main Street Cream Station
A Sunday evening blaze at Robt. Hunter's cream station on Main Street started in the basement furnace and spread via a pipe. Firefighters contained the flames quickly though smoke lingered. Albert Feaster and family, sleeping with flu, escaped with minor losses. The crowd outside swelled the block and a note urged keeping streets clear during fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Robt
Hunter’s Cream Station
Albert Feaster
Feaster
Iowa uses wheat straw insulation board for state projects
The Iowa State Highway Commission orders 84 000 feet of Info Board insulation from a St. Joseph mill for repairing garages and constructing sheds across the state. Prof O R Sweeney of Iowa State College endorsed the product as cheaper than lumber and supportive of farmers by creating a straw market.
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Iowa State Highway Commission
St. Joseph
Highway Commission
Info Board
O. R. Sweeney
Iowa State College
Ames
Commission
Inso Board
Farmers Elevators to Sell for Cash in Pocahontas County
Farmers' elevators in Pocahontas county adopt a cash sales policy for coal and feed to cut costs and pass savings to customers. They cite mine weights, theft losses, and high freight as reasons to remove credit and ensure prompt payment. A majority of local elevator representatives met at the court house on December 18 to discuss cash transactions and lower prices for coal and feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Kentucky
West Virginia
Farmers’ Elevators
Court House
Pocahontas
Presbyterian Church Notes New Year Plans and Union Watch Night
Pastor Rev J P Lester outlines morning worship and Endeavor gatherings with a New Year sermon upcoming. Christmas program distributed 300 boxes of candy. Congregational meeting will elect Elders and Trustees. Union Watch Night social on New Year’s Eve. no evening service next Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor
Stores to close after 1929 opening hours limited
Stores of Rolfe will close on Wednesday evenings at 6 30 from January 1 1929 until spring work begins and stay open on Saturday evenings only Arrow Adlers Pull Like Plasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Arrow Subscription Notice Reminds Readers of Arrears Policy
The Arrow explains its policy of dropping papers outside the county and in arrears beyond one year. It details the date markings on issues and urges subscribers to pay up promptly to avoid removal from the list. The message emphasizes that sixty percent pay in advance and calls on delinquent readers to conform.
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Arrow
Livestock Feeding Schools Begin January Seventh
Rex Beresford will host a series of livestock feeding meetings with the County Agent across eight sessions in different towns and homes from January 7 to January 11. Topics include dairy cattle feeding and beef cattle selection, care, and feeding, with a carload of feeder calves for inspection and judging at the Carey farm.
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Rex Beresford
Ware
Miller Hall
Havelock
John Swalin
Pocahontas
Wm. Carey
Fonda
Laurens
H. F. Olerich
Rolfe
Robert Olson
Lake Township
Plover
Carey Home
Carey Farm
Methodist Church Service Notes and Epworth League Call
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. W A Wilkinson lists Sunday schedule with Morning Worship at 10:00 a m Epworth League at 11 10 a m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m The note reflects a flu affected Sunday School last Sunday and invites support to place Epworth League on the map with candles burning through the New Year and promotes subscribing to The Arrow Now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
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Num
Raymond Maines
Hye
God
A. Wilkinson
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangberg
County Farm Bureau
Hoover
President Coolidge
Presbyterian Church Notes
J. P. Lester
D. D
Methodist Episcopal Church
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