Promotion Club hears report of nightwatchman
The Promotion Club met at noon in the usual place with the Presbyterian Excelsior Society meal. A night watchman report noted doors locking and guiding or sending drunks home. Jens Thompson, state representative-elect, attended and praised the gathering. A community dollar day was discussed but no action taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Presbyterian Excelsior Society
T. D
W. Siefmn
Jens Thompson
M. W. Webb
G. Butler
A. M. Simonson
J. C Damberg
Watson Beam Describes Journey to Boston Suburbs
In a December 14 1934 letter from West Newton Massachusetts Marion Bruce and Rolfe Iowa recount a sleepless Greyhound trip toward Boston and a visit to the Waltham watch factory. They describe the factory town river setting crowds at quitting time and a wintry street scene with snow and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Newton
Mass
Marion Bruce
Rolfe
Iowa
Barney
Greyhound
Canada
Massachusetts
Ing
Boston
New England
Waltham
Here
Charles River
Newtonville
Community club and church events listed for late December and early January
A series of local gatherings includes the S O M Club meeting Grace Thompson at 8 p.m. Friday December 28, Chapter FR P S O at Mrs. Grant’s home, Trinity Lutheran catechism at the Arsenage 1 30 p m Saturday, Watch Night at Epworth League 9 p m Monday, Ladies Aid at Trinity Lutheran January 2, Needle Thread Club all day January 2, Church Night at Methodist January 3, Rolfe Woman's club January 4, Delta Delt Bridge Club January 4, Masons and OES joint installation January 4 at 6 30, Bon Ton Bridge Cook Luncheon January 7, and Excelsior Presbyterian all day January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Thompson
JT. Grant
Trinity Lutheran Catechism
Arsenage
Epworth League
Ladies Aid Society
Trinity Lutheran Church
Owen Needle
Needle Thread Club
E. J. Struthers
Methodist
Rolfe Woman's Lab
P. Wheeler
Delta Delt Bridge Club
W. M. Obrecht
Masons
O. E. S. Mner
Bon Ton Bridge Club
Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian Church
C. 1. Gunderson
Thief Foiled in Hog Theft at North Western Yards
Last Friday night a 250 pound hog was stabbed and hoisted over a six foot gate at the North Western stock yards. The pig was found by owner A R Graham and bystander Thomas Heiter after a disturbance near the yards. The thief escaped with meat, prompting questions about town conditions and need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western
Thomas Heiter
State agriculture official cites corn loan repayment rate
State Secretary of Agriculture Ray Murray says less than 1% of last year’s corn loans remain unpaid. He asserts borrowers aim to maintain credit with the Commodity Credit Corporation and other lenders, and will be looked upon unfavorably for deliberate nonpayment or fraud. The department will prosecute violators of the Iowa warehousing law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Murray
State Secretary of Agriculture
Murray
Commodity Credit Corporation
State Department of Agriculture
Atlanta Visit Recalled From Mrs Forsythe's Letter
Mrs Forsythe writes from Atlanta Georgia in December after visiting her daughter in Chicago and traveling through snow bound Cincinnati Kentucky and Tennessee. She recalls Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain historic sites and remarks on Atlanta landmarks including the Capitol Georgia University and Oglethorpe University. She notes magnolias stayed green all winter and sends best wishes for a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolfe
Chicago
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Tennessee
Missionary Ridge
Lookout Mountain
aAtlanta
Dee
William
Atlanta
Capitol Building
Georgia Peek
Lmory and
Oglethorpe
Veterans Hospital
Home Loan Association
Christmas Weather in Iowa Brings Thaw Then Sudden Freeze
Christmas Day brought fluctuating Iowa weather with thaw in sheltered areas in the forenoon and a 6 below winter night by 6 p.m. Wednesday. By Thursday morning temperatures rose about 25 degrees as motorists faced towed cars from the sudden swing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Boys Attend Short Course at Iowa State College
The list of boys attending the Boys 4-H Club Short Course at Iowa State College Ames this week includes Morris Ives Jr Forrest Ives Russell Johnson Illix Struthers Bruce Sanden Nels Truelsen Wilson Bolen Leland Beneke and Morton Oleson. They left Wednesday morning with County Agent C R Bowers and Manley Johnson as chauffeurs and earned the trip by securing three Farm Bureau memberships each. They will return Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
Morris Ives Jr
Forrest Ives
Russell Johnson
Llix Struthers
Bruce Sanden
Nels Truelsen
Wilson Bolen
Leland Beneke
Morton Oleson
C. R. Bowers
Manley Johnson
Farm Bureau
Lehnus Hosts Call-In About Relatives in Plover
B. J. Lehnus served as a caller during a Monday forenoon program in Plover discussing relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Lehnus
Child Struck by Car In Adel Leaves Hand Scalp Lacerations
Six year old Melvine Struthers of Adel was knocked down by a car driven by James Truelsen of D M T after stepping from a parked vehicle near Hille tailor shop. She was treated by Dr. Fuller-White before being moved to Lutheran Hospital Ft Dodge with a mangled left hand and scalp wound. no broken bones reported and recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvine Struthers
Melvin Struthers
Adel
Rolfe
James Truelsen
George Struthers
Virgil Struthers
Struthers
Hille Tailor Shop
Truelsen
Little Melvine
Jamieson Peterson Wedding in Rolfe Delights Community
Mrs. Lourie Jamieson and Rinehart Peterson united in marriage on December 24 1984 at the bride’s farm home six miles north of Rolfe. Minister J O Wangberg officiated with only Ralph Kauffman and his wife as witnesses. The couple will reside with the groom in Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lourie Jamieson
Rinehart Peterson
Rolfe
J. O. Wangberg
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ralph Kauffman
Peterson Clothes
H. C. Kauffman
Chevrolet payroll for 11 months nears 68 million
Detroit dispatch reports Chevrolet production for 1934 up about 359 percent versus last year with gains across Master Standard and trucks. Coyle notes payrolls for ten months 45 percent higher than all of 1938, with wages to Nov 1 totaling 867606904.59 dollars. figures cover direct payrolls only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chevrolet
M. FE. Coyle
Chevrolet Motor Co
Mr. Coyle
Fisher Body Corporation
Sales Tax Return Blanks Mailed Jan 2
John P. Barton, field representative of the Board of Assessment and Review, says tax return blanks for the current period will be mailed Wednesday January 2 to prevent loss during the busy period. Blank forms should reach recipients by January 5, with retailers due to file by January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Barton
Board of Assessment and Review
Presbyterian Church Notes Sunday Services and Youth Activities
Pastor Rev H A Sinning outlines a 1935 goal sermon at 10 00 a m and 7 00 p m services Sunday School at 11 10 a m Junior Endeavor meets 3 00 p m Christian Endeavor 7 00 p m The Junior Endeavor led by Jean Mather meets in the church at 3 00 p m in the Manse group to host Marjorie Hansen home plans for Sunday evening gathering with the Hanson home mentioned as the meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Society
Marjorie Hansen
Manse J
Hanson
Jean Mather
Ruth Dawson Visits Father During Holiday Break
Miss Ruth Dawson a student at the State Teachers College Cedar Falls spent the holiday recess with her father G A Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dawson
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
G. A. Dawson
Davidson Returns From World's Auto Center
L. A. Slim Davidson manager of Rolfe Auto Co. returns from Detroit after viewing Chevrolet 1935 line including Master Series and Standard Series cars and new truck models. He toured with 110 Des Moines area dealers led by Tom F. Brown. Chevrolet cars promise low prices and high value with public introduction scheduled Saturday January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Slim” Davidson
Rolfe Auto Co
Detroit
Mich
Chevrolet
Davidson
Des Moines
Tom F. Brown
Iowa
Farm Bureau Resolutions Adopted by Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau at its annual meeting on December 17 1984 adopts resolutions endorsing the corn hog reduction program urging trade protections for domestic products seeking faster A A A price alignment and timely corn hog payments recommends refinancing farm loans at lower rates calls for livestock feed price parity and urges relief from agricultural taxes while inviting local farmers to seek grain or feed through the Pocahontas bureau office for affordable prices and trucking fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Secretary of Agriculture
Federal Land Bank
Congress
Farm Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Iowa
South Dakota
Grouth
Trinity Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and Meetings
The notice lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Luther League at 8:00 p.m. Mid week Prayer Meeting on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Regular preaching services follow the schedule. Luther League in the evening. Catechism Class meeting. Ladies Aid Society to meet at Mrs C G Ryen's home on Wednesday January 2. Banks quote ends the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Ladies’ Aid Society
C. G. Ryen
Epworth League
Plover Beats Rolfe High in Close 40-19 Tilt
Rolfe High basketball team traveled to Plover last Saturday and fell 40 to 19 as Rolfe’s defense faltered in the opening and closing periods. Kober and Shelgren fouls handicapped Rolfe, but the squad gained momentum in the middle frames and faces a rematch at Rolfe later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High
Plover
Bradgate
Gilmore City
Rockwell City
Rolfe Boys
Kober
Shelgren
Rolfe
Debtors Urged to Appeal Iowa Moratorium Modifications
The Iowa Farm Debt Advisory Council urges debtors unable to meet court rental terms to appeal promptly. Debtors should go to the court, disclose their circumstances from poor crops and prices, and seek a modification to avoid wrongful dispossession. If denied, the Frazier-Lemke option may be considered, though districts may hesitate to apply it for agricultural hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Farm Debt Advisory Council
M. L
Bowman
Iowa towns lead in sale of Christmas Seals in 1934 drive
Webster City leads with 88 percent of 1934 Christmas Seal sales returns in the first 12 days, followed by Independence at 85 percent and Fort Dodge at 80 percent. Other strong performers include Iowa City 78 percent Carroll 77 percent Eagle Grove 77 percent Burlington 72 percent Mason City 70 percent and Storm Lake 70 percent. The association president praises early results as a boost to anti tuberculosis efforts and urges further participation from those yet to contribute.
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Webster City
Independence
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Lowa City
Carroll
Eagle Grove
Burlington
Mason City
Storm Lake
Theo. PL Slick
Des Moines
Association
Islick
Methodist Church Year End Services and Watch Night Plan
The church schedules a quiet year end review during holiday attire next Sunday evening with baptisms and church uniting offered. Epworth League hosts a Watch Night party Monday at nine in social rooms. Church Night on Jan. 3 at 7 30 promises fellowship, program and lunch. Mr and Mrs Edward Duffy spent Christmas with KE Colebaugh family in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Edward Duffy
KE. S. Colebaugh
Des Moines
Garfield Farm Bureau Enjoys Fine Meeting
The Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit met at the homes of Mrs. Lh. W. Ives and Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hosier on Thursday evening December 20. H. FF. Olerich spoke on increasing club membership and was elected Pocahontas County Farm Bureau chairman with Mrs. A. A. Brinkman as vice chair. The meeting awarded life membership to M. N. Ives and noted 4-H reports by Roger DeWolf and Mrs. H. D. Brinkman. Lunch was served to about 80 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
Lh. W. Ives
J. O. Hosier
J. G. Rickloffs
Henry Nelson
J. C. Brogotti
C. A. Heathman
Annabelle ‘Brinkman
H. FF. Olerich
Pocahontas County
H. F. Olerich
A. A. Brinkman
Garfield Township
M. N. Ives
Garfield
Roger DeWolf
H. D. Brinkman
Pocahontas
Herring
Margaret Virginia White
J. C. Truelsen
Robert Russell
Richard Hosier
Iowa State College
Stella Mae Brinkman
Glenn, Russell
Norton Ives
Morningside College
Clara
Lou
Lois Jesse
Annabelle Brinkman
Barbara Melson
Marie Hosier
Randall Melson
Germany
Ireland
Jas. Cornwell
Norway
J. O. Wangberg
Bohemia
Julia Ramsey
Glenn Ives
Russell Ives
H. A. Sinning
J.C. Truelsen
A. W. Ives
Spirit Lake to Play Plover at Plover Wednesday Eve
Spirit Lake Indians head to Plover on Wednesday evening January 2 for a decisive contest with the unbeaten Plover team. A win would boost Plover’s standing in regional and state cage play after its upset of Rolfe. Spirit Lake recently defeated East High Sioux City, last year’s state champs.
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Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake Indians
Plover
Rolfe
East High
Sioux City
Arrow
Words of Appreciation From Fort Dodge Hospital Stay
Mrs. Ralph Utterson thanks those who sent flowers and messages while she was at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge. The tokens were appreciated and helped during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Ralph Utterson
Rolfe Local News Items Highlight Holiday Visits
Andrew Simonson reports a busy Christmas, his first in the post office. Rolfe residents and Iowa City students return home for the holidays, visiting relatives from Lennox to Swea City. A power saw accident injures Willard Wheeler with a deep wound to the thumb but no loss of fingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Simonson
John Junge
Lennox
W. C. Steen
Ralph Cole
Havelock
I. Hansen
Tilda Munson
Omaha
Ben Munson
Rolfe
Iowa City
Donald Eikenberry
Donald Davidson
Roger Bruce
Graeber
A. J. Eggspuehler
F. R. Eggspuehler
Iowa Falls
Walter Holt
Shirley and
Russell
Jefferson
Roy Merrill
Des Moines
C. E. Grant
Lvyl Grant
R. C. Grant
Willard Wheeler
Willard
Nativity Cantata Shines At Rolfe High School
Rolfe High School staged The Nativity cantata on Friday afternoon December 21 with carol-sung stories and four lighted tableaux. The finale showed Wise Men and Shepherds worshiping the Christ Child as Silent Night thrilled the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Christ
Christmas Day Visits and Local Illnesses in Rolfe Area
Families shared Christmas in Sioux Rapids Newell and Rolfe with relatives and friends. Phyllis Cox recovered from pneumonia and Rolfe students faced a gland infection. A ptomaine illness affected Mrs Bruce but all recovered. Mary Elizabeth Thomas celebrated her ninth birthday with friends and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Burroughs
Edgar Graham
Graham
Sioux Rapids
Bryson
Newell
Norma
Maxine Jensen
W. H. Buchanan
Plover
Rolfe
Phyllis
Guy Cox
Anita Miller
Dorothy Watters
Walter Winchell
O. O. McIntire
Will Rogers
Chicago Herald & Examiner
L. A. Hansen
Des Moines
DeWayne Thomas
JF. M. Field
Chas. Nowlen
Mary
Jeanie
Margaret Pollock
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Dorabelle Pollock
Curlew
Grant Pollock
C. H. Girard
I. C. Smith
Robert Bruce
Smith
Cherokee
Mary Elizabeth
Mrs. Thomas
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Watson Beam
Mrs. Forsythe
Georgia
Iad
World’s Auto Center
Farm Bureau Resolutions
Iowa Cities
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. T. 5. Bassett
Garfield Farm Bureau
R.hls
Home Economics
Rlh.s
Edgar Allen Poe
Poe
Irene Witt
A. V. A. Club
F. E. Russell
Lena Roach
Audrey Russell
R.H.S
Petty Koies
Donald Cox
Beatrice ‘Hurley
Bobby McCain
Frances Phillips
Alvin Riches
Janet Thompson
Beryl White
Sterling Willingham
Viola Young
Betty Boles
Beverly Grant
Beatrice Hurley
Mary Thomas
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