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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1933
Page
3
Local notices list numerous meetings from February 2 to March 1 across groups such as B. C. Band B. O. T. Chi Women Muriel Wilson Ro lfe Woman Club and Bird Club plus Presbyterian Lightbearers and M. E. Ladies Aid. Highlights include Lincoln birthday observance on February 12 and George Washington birthday February 22 with events at homes schools churches and clubs.
Marvin A. Richmond born May 11 1893 in Rolfe Iowa died January 24 1988 in Chicago He was the son of A A Richmond and Mrs Richmond He served as a corporal with the 87th Division in World War I He married Marianne Yonge in Chicago on November 26 1930 He is survived by his wife his mother adopted brother and several relatives The funeral with American Legion honors was held in Rolfe and Clinton Garfield Cemetery was the final resting place
A small weekend event at the Ritz features a 40 cent show for a lie reported in the latest society column.
Hosts Mr and Mrs A W Ives welcomed sixty attendees to the Garfield Township Farm Bureau gathering at the Ives home. Officials included Henry Olsen of Buena Vista College and H C Aaberg, newly named Assistant State Secretary of Agriculture, with A A Brinkman leading the program. Topics covered ranged from anti competition measures against Philippine cocoanut oil and sugar to local tax delinquency and bank-held public funds, along with musical performances by local residents.
The second in a trio of music festivals by Rolfe Plover and Pocahontas schools was held at Rolfe high school auditorium last Wednesday. The event aimed to entertain the public and give music students public performance experience before state contests later in the year. The third festival is slated for February 15 at Plover, with Rolfe hosting the prior event.
A Kensington gathering of sixty at the W. R. Rogers home featured a Calvin Coolidge life lesson by Mrs. J C Gunderson, a poem by Grace Coolidge, song by Lois Brinkman, and readings by Mrs. Ernest Vaughn. Children Marjorie Ann Jones and Christibel Brogotti performed before lunch. The event ends a 21 year home Kensington streak with next planned for Feb 22 at Mrs. Marvin Burroughs.
The Rolfe Golf Club board elected G. G. Butler as president and R. G. Hunter as vice president with F. B. Grant as treasurer. A. G. Hille B. A. Peterson and F. E. Grant comprise the new directors. Committees will be named later as plans aim to grow the club’s size and appeal. The article notes the club as a key source of entertainment and health in the community.
Rolfe Woman's Club schedules a February 8 gathering at 2:30 PM in Mrs. Will Howland's residence. The Educational Department leads the program with C L Gundergon presenting on the Rubber Industry and Margaret Pollock speaking on New Educational and Cultural Education. Marie Heeler to give a reading.
About forty business and professional members gathered at Central States Electric Co show rooms for luncheon provided by Riches Cafe. Rev T S Bassett led the meeting with talks on nickel movies, a plan signed with Fox and Metro-Goldwyn for twenty six weeks, and reports on finances and civic wood pile efficiency.
The Rolfe Promotion Club presents Pack Up Your Troubles starring Laurel and Hardy in a war time comedy. First run feature shown Saturday with a five cent regular ticket and business ticket. Sunday shows repeat with adults fifteen cents and children ten cents.
William C Lehnus born June 28 1860 in Kankakee Illinois died January 27 1933 in Rolfe Iowa aged 72. He married Jane Martins in 1884 and had five children two sons and three daughters with three infant deaths. Surviving are his son Frank of St Paul Minnesota. brothers Ben J. Rolfe and Frank Illinois. sisters Mrs John Onnen Rolfe and Mrs Mary Hertz Kankakee. many nephews and nieces. Funeral at McIntire funeral home with Rev T S Bassett and interment Clinton Garfield Cemetery Rolfe.
Miss Lillian Kellner was entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Telmer Sime on Wednesday evening. Mrs Ray E Green and family are settling into the J B Kent residence in the western part of town near the Stoufe family. The Greens arrived at the start of the week.
The Pocahontas County Basketball Tournament will be played at Pocahontas on Friday and Saturday Feb 3 4. Four sessions begin Friday at 1 30 pm and 7 pm Saturday 2 pm and 8 pm The semifinals are Saturday afternoon with the consolation and finals Saturday evening Rolfe vs Palmer opens at 1 30 Friday with the winner facing Havelock at 8 pm Friday The Rolfe squad believes they can win though past predictions were unreliable.
Dr W W Beam, in his seventy fourth year, was taken to the Hamilton County Public Hospital in Webster City by the McIntire ambulance for rest and treatment after gall bladder trouble returned. He was under care of Dr G A Everson earlier, with Drs McAuliffe and Compton of Webster City called for examination.
Amelia Dale Lowry born Sept 17 1856 New Jersey died Jan 28 1983 at home north of Rolfe Iowa aged 76. She married Rob Roy May 20 1888 in Humboldt County Iowa. mother of nine with seven predeceased. Funeral held Monday at Rolfe Presbyterian Church. interment Parvin Cemetery Old Rolfe.
Circle No 3 of the Methodist Ladies Aid Society serves pancakes waffles sausage and coffee all day Saturday February 4 starting at 10 00 a m in the showroom of the Central States Electric Company Prices 15 cents for pancakes sausage and coffee 10 cents for waffles and coffee
Hon. Marion Bruce reports improvement after a long influenza illness and complications. He attended most legislature sessions last week and pens a column of meditations for this week, promising better reads as he regains strength.
Milo Reno will speak at the Emmetsburg courthouse on Tuesday February 7 at 8 00 p m under the Farmers Holiday Association auspices He is described as a leading agricultural figure and a forceful advocate on farming issues.
Eight o clock Tuesday evening the Rolfe school auditorium hosts a three way declamatory contest with second place speakers from Rolfe Plover and Pocahontas. Rolfe entries include Viola Boyd in oration The American Road Stella Mae Brinkman in Crimson Ramblers and Marie Wheeler in The Lady Across the Aisle. Musical numbers feature the Girls Vocal Group and Trumpet solo Norton Ives. Tickets cost twenty five cents adults fifteen cents students ten cents children.
Arthur Vaughn and a corps of gentlemen cooks will host a men only fellowship supper at the Presbyterian church parlors on Wednesday evening February 8 starting 6 30. Afterward A G Hille and associates present an artist program described as high quality with Fred leading a capable gathering. Tickets available in advance from J C Damborg at low mood prices. Everyone is invited for a good time.
Rolfe residents report visiting family and friends in Battle Creek Palmer and Des Moines township. Rob Roy shows improvement after a heart attack while O T Olsen returns from Hill's Retreat and resumes work. A fall on ice injures J L Feaster’s ribs and bruises. The Olsen and Gehrt families relocate to new homes and Everett Irvin travels to Collins and Jackson with a Star coach bought for 8 dollars.
P. J. Shaw and Geo. S. Shaw visit Rolfe on business. Methodist Young Women plan a Thursday Social at Mrs. Muriel Wilsons. Earl Smith and Mrs. J. M. Smith with others visit Fort Dodge. Mrs. C. J. Morrison returns from Des Moines with daughter Mrs. Still. family visiting Rolfe. Needle and Thread Club gathers in Rolfe for a quilting day and lunch. C. M. Webb ill with influenza. Arrow to announce five one act comedies at Hronek Hall Pocahontas February 14 15 prepared by Farm Bureaus. winner may go to Little Country Theatre at Iowa State Fair.
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