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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1934
Page
3
A Forum writer argues against a 1000 mile reno plan as too costly and homogenizing. The column recalls Gov. W L Harding's controversial rape pardon, its political impact, and cautions about judging public issues through gossip, faith in friends, and stances on bond issues.
The piece urges poultry keepers to hold their hens amid reports from 52 dealers that egg prices will improve next spring. It notes higher current sales of poultry for Christmas, warns about a likely market upswing, and cites comments on politics and state beer policy affecting agriculture.
Pocahontas resident Alvin Neese attended to business in Havelock last Friday. A two week school vacation coincides with the holiday period. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted, including Irene Hibbs, Gladys VanHorsen, and Mr. and Mrs. Buck. Community events include a Christmas program at the M. E. church and a wedding dance at Twilight Theatre.
Local notes show the Premiere Bridge Club gathering Thursday evening with Mrs. Robert G. Hunter. The town also records Christmas Day visits by Grant Pollock family to G A Dawson, and Alice Sroufe visiting from Des Moines to A G Sroufe home.
A child traveled to Emmetsburg with her parents the Greves on a shopping trip. Ole Borch of Laurens handled Central States Electric Co. business in town Wednesday. Robert Winters of Plover visited Havelock last Wednesday. Fred Buck and daughter from Alpha Minnesota visited late last week, calling on the Buck and Grover families and others in Rolfe. Mayor Will Boysen has been ill. Cold and flu cases are common. Thomas Edge and Claude Albaugh conducted business in Pocahontas and Plover respectively. R Phillips and Mrs Shaveland visited Emmetsburg and Rolfe on various days last week. Ralph Cole and families plus W C Steen were entertained in Rolfe on Christmas Day.
The Havelock P. T. A. met Thursday evening in the school auditorium with Mrs. H. F. Howard in charge. Teachers led the program featuring an operetta titled At Home With Santa Claus and the Girls' Glee Club performing several selections. A tasty lunch followed.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a successful progressive 500 card party at the Legion Hall last Thursday night. Six tables were filled with players. Xmas tree scorecards decorated with gold stars marked the event. High honors went to Mrs. Wilbur Ellsworth and George Waters, with Mrs. S. S. Whit and Wilbur Ellsworth low. A lunch, prepared by Mrs. Frank Ralle, Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mrs. Wm Randolph, Mrs. John Reimer and Mrs. Louis Boysen, followed.
The speaker recalls Feuling as a strong newspaper man who could manage at home and notes his choice to give up what he wanted for the party. Governor Herring is mentioned with respect, while Feuling is described as a dead duck to rank and file but valued for his past abilities and possible future as a commissioner.
The Sunshine Club met last Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Goodchild for an annual Christmas party. A social hour and grab-bag gift exchange entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. Jas. BE. Grove of Plover, Mrs. Rena Huseby and Mr. Kepler. A potluck lunch concluded the evening.
A large attendance gathered in the church social rooms Thursday afternoon for the Havelock Methodist Ladies' Aid Society meeting. After the usual program there was a social hour and an excellent lunch served by committee members Mrs. Geo Plantz Mrs. J O Ralle Mrs. Thos Shaveland Mrs. Arthur Ralle and Miss Norma Ralle.
The Helping Hand Circle held its annual Christmas party and program at Mrs. Lewis Hawk’s home on Wednesday afternoon. A social hour and gift exchange followed, and the hostess served an excellent lunch to conclude the meeting.
Havelock Methodist Church under Rev. C. L. Day lists Sunday School Morning Worship Epworth League and evening services. Activities as scheduled will continue next week unless announced._All are welcome and encouraged to worship with us.
In Pocahontas County Iowa on January 8 1935 at 2 00 p m at the courthouse the South half of the SE quarter and the south 44 and 2 acres of the North half of the SE quarter section 24 township 93 north range 32 west will be sold for cash to satisfy a special execution brought by Melissa E Leaming and J B Leaming against Hazel I Simonson et al Sheriff Hubert Kapsch of Pocahontas County Iowa will conduct the sale.
Shoppers Mr and Mrs J M Gehrt and Mrs LeRoy Nelson visited Ft Dodge. Many households held Christmas gatherings with relatives across Des Moines Plover Rolfe and neighboring towns. Notable events include a Needle and Thread Club meeting, multiple visits, and community notices from church groups and Farm Bureau speakers.
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