Rolfe Promotion Club Reports Nightwatchman Duties
The Rolfe Promotion Club heard a nightwatchman report noting two major duties: escorting or sending drunks home. The library committee announced F. L. Robins would equip a basement room for library use at low rent. Jens Thompson, state representative-elect, attended as a guest. A community dollar day was discussed but no action taken. A committee was formed to study an air whistle for meeting alerts. Jan 17 next meeting chair A M Simonson named J A Damborg to preside. Stores were urged to close all day for Christmas and New Year’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Promotion Club
Presbyterian Excelsior Society
T. D. Jones
Nighttchman
Library Committee
F. L. Robins
C. W. Siefkin
J. E. Rickard
Rickard
Siefkin
J. O. Wangry
Trinity Lutheran Church
Jens Thompson
M. W. Webb
G. Butler
A. M. Simonson
J. €. Damborg
Watson Beams Travels Through Massachusetts in 1934 Letter
Watson Beam writes from West Newton Massachusetts describing a sleepless Greyhound trip through Canada and Massachusetts to Waltham's watch factory town. He notes a red brick factory on the Charles River busy with workers and newsboys, then travels Newtonville and West Newton past snow and cold. He signs with regards to The Arrow force and all Tam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Newton
Mass
Marion Bruce
Rolfe
Iowa
Barney
Greyhound
Canada
Massachusetts
Boston
New England
Waltham
Charles River
Newtonville
Tam
Community Club and Society Meetings Schedule
A list of upcoming events and meetings running from Friday December 28 through Wednesday January 9 including S. O. M. Club at 8 p.m. Grace Thompson host Miss Thompson, Chapter FR D C at Mrs. Grant, Trinity Lutheran Catechism class at Fatronage 1 30 p.m. and Needle & Thread Club all day at Mrs. Struthers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Thompson
D. C
JT. Grant
Trinity Lutheran
Methodist
Prorth League
Ladies Aid Safety
Trinity Lutheran Church Wi
O. G. Ryen
Needle & Thread Club
E. J. Struthers
Methodist ‘Social Rooms
Rolfe Woman's Club
P. Wheeler
Facia
Delta del Brige Club
M. Obrecht
Masons
C. E. S Dimer
Excelsior Soety
The
Presbyterian Church
Cl, Gunders
Seeker After Christmas Meat Loses Juicy Porker
Last Friday in Rolfe the North Western stock yards were broken into and a 250lb pig was stabbed. The hog was dragged over a six foot gate by at least two thieves. Thomas Heiter heard an alarm and saw a man fleeing. A. R. Graham owned the pig and later dressed and distributed the meat. The thief did not return. The incident prompts locals to consider living conditions in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western
Thomas Heiter
Low corn loan defaults cited by State official
State official Ray Murray says less than 1 percent of last year's corn loans are unpaid. He asserts borrow ers will preserve credit with the Commodity Credit Corporation and other lenders and will shun borrowers who fail to pay or defraud the government. The agriculture department will prosecute deliberate violators of the warehousing law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Murray
State Secretary of Agriculture
Murray
Commodity Credit Corporation
State Department of Agriculture
Forsythe Writes Home From Georgia Visit
Mrs Forsythe describes a two month visit in her daughter's home near Chicago. She travels through snowbound Cincinnati and Kentucky to Atlanta meeting her son William, touring landmarks, universities and the Missionary Ridge battle area. She praises the city, sees magnolias, U.S. veterans sites, and Christmas decorations while expressing homesickness and New Year wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Chicago
Mandiy
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Tennessee
Missionary Ridge
Lookout Mountain
Atlanta
William
Altho
Capitol Building
Georgian Tech
Memory and
Oglethorpe Universities
Veterans’ Hospital
Atlante
Christmas Weather Brings Severe North Winds
Christmas Day brought real winter cold with thawing in sheltered spots in the forenoon and temperatures around six below zero by six p m. Wednesday morning thermometers showed about fifteen below. The cold lasted briefly as by Thursday morning temperatures rose about twenty five degrees. Tow trucks were busy as cars froze and drivers overslept.
Boys Attend 4-H Short Course at Iowa State College
The listed boys Morris Ives Jr Forrest Ives Russell Johnson Ellis Struthers Bruce Sanden Nels Truelsen Wilson Bolen Leland Beneke and Morten Oleson travel to Ames this week for the Boys 4-H Club Short Course at Iowa State College Ames. County Agent C R Bowers and Manley Johnson drive as chauffeurs. the trip honors three Farm Bureau memberships per boy. They will return Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
Morris Ives Jr
Forrest Ives
Russell Johnson
Ellis Struthers
Bruce Sanden
Nels Truelsen
Wilson Bolen
Leland Beneke
Morten Oleson
C. R. Bowers
Manley Johnson
Farm Bureau
Lehnus Calls Relatives in Plover Monday Noon
Bb. J. Lehnus spoke to relatives and friends in Plover on Monday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bb. J. Lehnus
Plover
Six year old Melvine Struthers injured in Rolfe auto crash
Melvine Struthers aged about six of Adel was struck by a car driven by James Truelsen in Rolfe about 3:00 pm. She suffered a mangled left hand and scalp injury but no broken bones, and was taken to Luthrin Hospital Ft. Dodge after initial aid from Dr. Fuller-White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvine Struthers
Melvin Struthers
Adel
Rolfe
James Truelsen
George Struthers
Virgil Struthers
Melvin
Melvine
Jamieson-Peterson Wedding in Rolfe
Mrs Lourie Jamieson and Rinehart Peterson united in marriage on December 24 1984 at the bride’s farm home north of Rolfe. Rev J O Wangberg officiated. Only witnesses were Ralph and Ruth Kauffman. The groom, longtime Rolfe resident, retired from railway service and business. the couple will reside in Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lourie Jamieson
Rinehart Peterson
Rolfe
J. O. Wangberg
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ralph Kauffman
C. RL & PL Ry
Peterson Clothes
H. C. Skautfman
Chevrolet payroll soars near 368 million for 11 months
Detroit reports Chevrolet production for 1984 models will rise about 859 over last year. M. E. Coyle notes payrolls for ten months up to Nov 1 totalled 57.6 million, with most funds going to productive labor at plants across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chevrolet
M. E. Coyle
Chevrolet Motor Co
Mr. Coyle
Fisher Body Corporation
Sales Tax Return Blanks Delayed to Early January
John P. Barton, field representative of the Board of Assessment and Review, says sales tax return blanks for the closing period will not be mailed until Wednesday January 2 to prevent loss during busy times. Blanks should reach all by January 5, with retailers required to file by January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Barton
Board of Assessment and Review
Presbyterian Church Notes Previewing 1935 Goals
Rev. H A Sinning outlines Sunday schedule with morning worship at 10:00 a m and sermon on Our Goal for 1935. Junior Endeavor meets 3:00 p m, Christian Endeavor 7:00 p m at the Manse. youth group candlelight service last week and invitation to gather at the Hanson home. Ruth Dawson visits Cedar Falls state teacher college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Society
Marjorie Hansen
Hanson
Jean Mather
Chevrolet Unveils Two New Lines for 1935 Vehicles
L. A. Slim Davidson of Rolfe Auto Co reports from Detroit on Chevrolet's 1935 line featuring Master and Standard Series cars and a durable new truck line. He joined 110 Iowa dealers led by Tom F. Brown to view the entire lineup, with public introduction set for Saturday, January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Slim” Davidson
Rolfe Auto Co
Detroit
Mich
Chevrolet
Mgr
Davidson
Des Moines
Tom F. Brown
Iowa
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau Adopts Key Resolutions
The Pocahontas County Farm Bureau meeting on December 17, 1934 in Pocahontas Iowa adopted seven resolutions. They endorsed the corn hog reduction and loan program, urged limits or taxes on imports like blackstrap molasses and coconut oil, supported faster A A A price adjustment and timely payments, called for lower Federal Land Bank loan rates, pledged Bureau as official USDA contact, sought parity between livestock and feed prices, and urged tax relief for agriculture plus help for southern Iowa growers to secure grain and feed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
South Dakota
Grouth
Trinity Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and Events
Reverend J O Wangberg presides at Trinity Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Luther League at 8:00 p.m. Midweek prayer meeting Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Catechism class meets Saturday December 26 at 1:30 p.m. Ladies Aid meets January 2 at Mrs C G Ryen's home. Quote from Banks stresses duty and privilege to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Ladies’ Aid Society
C. G. Ryen
Ee Eae
Epworth League
Eee
Ead
Plover Basketers Take Rolfe Highs Measure
The Rolfe High basketball team traveled to Plover last Saturday and lost 40 to 19. Rolfe’s defense faltered in the first and last quarters while Plover's offense surged. Rolfe was hampered by early Kober and later Shelgren fouls, with speed players limited. A rematch at Rolfe is hoped to provide a closer contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High
Plover
Bradgate
Gilmore City
Rockwell City
Rolfe Boys
Kober
Shelgren
Rolfe
Debtors Urged to Appeal Court Over Iowa Moratorium Effects
Town Farm Debt Advisory Council urges Iowa debtors unable to meet court rental terms to appeal promptly. They should present facts of poor crops and prices to modify rentals, avoiding dispossession. If denied, Frazier Lemke provision may be considered, though unlikely. M. L. Bowman, Executive Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Town Farm Debt Advisory Council
Three Iowa Cities Lead In Sale Of Christmas Seals
Webster City Independence and Fort Dodge lead Iowa in Christmas Seal sales after the first 12 days of the 1938 campaign. Percentages show Webster City 88 Independence 84 and Fort Dodge 80 with others including Iowa City Carroll and Mason City high. The association president praises early results and urges more residents to join the drive to fight tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Independence
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Iowa City
Carroll
Hayle Grove
Burlington
Mason City
Storm Lake
P. Eslick
Des Moines
Ilona
Church events at Methodist Episcopal Church review year and plans
Next Sunday evening the church will be in holiday attire as we review the year ending. Baptisms and church membership joinings will be available through the pastor. Monday evening the Ep worth League will host a Watch Night party at nine. The second Church Night is set for Thursday January 3 at 7 30 with fellowship and plans. Mr and Mrs Edward Duffy spent Christmas Day with the Colebaugh family in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Edward Duffy
E. S. Colebaugh
Des Moines
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Enjoys Fine Meeting
The Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit met at the home of Mrs. I W Ives and Mr and Mrs J O Hosier on Thursday evening December 206 Hosts included several families and Miss Annabelle Brinkman led community singing H F Olerich spoke on increasing club membership M N Ives became a life member and Gov Herring attended the county wide meeting where a green silk 4 H Club flag was given to the county organization by Margaret Virginia White Robert Russell won county corn judging and placed third nationally A A Brinkman led the program with readings songs and Christmas talks luncheon for about 80 attendees was served with plans for the next meeting to be announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
I. W. Ives
J. O. Hosier
J. G. Rickleffs
Henry Nelson
J. C. Brogotti
C. A. Heathman
Annabelle Brinkman
H. F. Olerich
Pocahontas County
A. A. Brinkman
Richard Hosier
Iowa State College
Stella Mae Brinkman
Glenn, Russell
Norton Ives
Morningside College
J.C. Truelsen
A. W. Ives
Spirit Lake to Play Plover at Plover Wednesday Eve
Spirit Lake Indians travel to Plover on Wednesday evening January 2 for a decisive test against the unbeaten Plover squad. A recent win by Spirit Lake over East High of Sioux City raises the stakes as Plover aims to extend its strong season and rise in sectional standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake Indians
Plover
Rolfe
East High
Sioux City
Arrow
Words of Appreciation Floral Thanks from Fort Dodge Hospital Stay
Mrs Ralph Utterson expresses gratitude for flowers and messages received during her stay at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge stating they helped and are appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Ralph Utterson
Rolfe Local News Items Highlight Holiday Visitors
Andrew Simonson reports a busy Christmas in Rolfe his first year at the post office. Local families hosted relatives and friends over Christmas with Iowa City students home for the break. A power saw accident injured Willard Wheeler as he worked Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Simonson
John Junge
Lennox
S. D
W. C. Steen
Ralph Cole
Havelock
L. A
A. J. Eggspuehler
F. R. Eggspuehler
Iowa Falls
FE. V. Grove
Rolfe
Merl McAnineh
Maurice
Lois Link
Sam Link
A. M. McAninch
Swea City
Walter Holt
Shirley and
Russell
Jefferson
Roy Merrill
Des Moines
C. E. Grant and
Lvyl Grant
R. C. Grant
Willard Wheeler
Willard
Nativity presented by Rolfe High School cast
The Rolfe high school staged the cantata The Nativity on Friday afternoon. Four lighted tableaux and carols told the birth of Christ with Silent Night praised as the finale. The school thanked contributors for time and props.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Christ
Christmas Visits Across Rolfe Iowa Families
Christmas Day sees multiple Rolfe area families hosting and visiting kin from Sioux Rapids Newell Plover Des Moines and Cherokee Santa era notes include the Burroughs Graham Bryson and Buchanan households and greetings from the Pollock and Thomas families Mary Elizabeth Thomas marks her ninth birthday with a lively gathering and luncheon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Burroughs
Edgar Graham
Mrs. Graham
Sioux Rapids
B.S. Bryson
Newell
Norma
Maxine Jensen
WW. H. Buchanan
Plover
Rolfe
Phyllis
Guy Cox
Anita Miller
Dorothy Watters
Walter Winchell
O. O. Mecntire
Will Rogers
Chicago Herald & Examiner
L. A. Hansen
Des Moines
DeWayne Thomas
F. 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 Thomas
Mary Elizabeth
Mrs. Thomas
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Watson Beam
Mrs. Forsythe
Georgia
Ruth Dawson
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
G. A. Dawson
World's Auto Center
Farm Bureau Resolutions
Lowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
T. S. Bassett
Garfield Farm Bureau
R.h.s.home Economics
AHLS
Edgar Allen Poe
Eliass
Poe
Irene Witt
R.H.S
A. VA
F. E. Russell
Lena Roach
Audrey Russell
Betty Boies
Donald Cox
Beatrice Hurley
Bobby McCain
Frances Phillips
Alvin Riches
Janet Thompson
Beryl White
Sterling Willingham
Viola Young
Betty Boles
Beverly Grant
Mary Thomas
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