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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
3
Havelock residents share visits and illnesses as Mr and Mrs Leighton Nerkirk return to Burlingame California after attending Shelby Glenn who is recovering. Iris Williams appears in a Sunday Register photo at the Des Moines plant where she works while Arnold serves overseas.
Harold Hauswirth has been hauling soft water from Manson to fill dry cisterns. A week of heavy rain aided the effort and improved supply in the area.
Dr. and Mrs. W. B. McTaggart moved to Fort Doge to join Dr. Beck in medicine. Havelock lacks a physician for the first time in 15 years due to war, possibly delaying new care. Mrs. Edge is seriously ill with daughter Mrs. Grover nursing. Mr. Edge uses crutches. Mrs. John Whitman taught at the local school during Mrs. Forbes absence while Ensign R. W. Forbes visits Keosauqua. Glenn Nerkirk of Faragut Idaho visits grandparents, Shelby Glenn and wife. Duane Gibson visits before a Camp Meade assignment. Marilyn Gibson from A.B. College Des Moines visits home. Nebb Davis family from Algona visits Jay Williams. Dean Sandy hospitalized in Farragut Idaho with mumps. I. W. Meredith ships hogs to Chicago.
Havelock Methodist Church led by Pastor John Drake Wolcott schedules Sunday school at 10 15 a m and evening worship at 11 15 a m The notice mentions plans for Sunday with subject to be set but text incomplete and unclear.
Funeral services for J. E. Alvis 72 at his home and at the Pocahontas Methodist church were led by Rev. John Kirby with burial in Summitt Hill cemetery. He is survived by a wife two daughters and three sons.
A group of neighbors surprised H. B. Hike at his home Wednesday evening for his birthday. They shared contract bridge then refreshments brought by the group. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Lou Hammer Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kemmer and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Poduska.
The report lists many Sunday dinner guests including Glenn Carpenter and Lois Hurley in Bradgate, LeRoy Farrells in Whittemore, Fred Smith in Laurens, and others visiting friends and relatives across Marshall Hart, Jergeny, DeBoer, Nielsen, Struthers, Stover, and Stowell households. It notes furloughs, funerals, and travel to Sioux City and Bloomfield with a coal mine stop en route.
The pastor's message chooses Ezekiel as the source, "I sat where they sat," focusing on shared humanity and parallel experiences within the community. The theme centers on empathy and understanding across diverse backgrounds.
Thursday evening spent with Mr and Mrs William Wilson near Plover. Second Lieut Lloyd Hike transferred from Fort Bligs Texas to Camp Davis NC and attends school there. Mrs L E Eckerson hosts T C C club. Mrs Carl Sprecker wins high score in contract game. Adolph Vosika family notes son Cyril promoted to staff sergeant after returning to Fort Dix NJ. Lt Ray Boyd Navy on leave visiting Pocahontas Gilmore City relatives. served on a south Pacific carrier two years. Loyalty circle at Methodist church meets for sewing quilts and refreshments. Winona Terry treated at Pocahontas nursing home for sprained ankle. Bill Hrenek joins Navy Ed branch, earns air cadet wings after senior year in Pocahontas HS. Miss Gladys Krug visits from Chicago while brother Set Don Krug on furlough from Fort Dix NJ. Mr and Mrs Charles Stork move into newly purchased home from Andreas Anderson. daughter Lt Gladys E Johnson arrives in England. Sen A J Shaw and Mae Lynch attend Des Moines special legislative session. Joe Kemmer learns son Sgt Francis Kemmer arrives in England. J J Sedlacek in Mercy hospital Fort Dodge improving.
Unwrapped gifts were displayed in a blue and white decorated wagon drawn by two young girls Wanda Mahaffey and Arlene Aden. At the afternoon close, refreshments were served with hostesses Mrs. Alvina Botine Mrs. John Hatteberg and Mrs. Fred Kraska assisting.
Mrs Hood hosted the Friendly 8 contract club last week Wednesday night. Mrs Hammes won the high score prize and Mrs Drobney took the draw prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Fifteen members of a Girl Scout troop led by Mrs. Robert Sals bury met at the public school for a regular meeting on January 24 from 4 to 5 p.m. Miss Janet Don aldson taught two new folk dances during the session.
Remsen hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Albrecht and their son Virgil with Mr. and Mrs. Al Ziemen for an 84th wedding anniversary dinner. Edward Albrecht of Clare marks his fifth anniversary with his wife as gifts are exchanged. S. S. Class at Methodist church held a Tuesday evening gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Segar hosting and Dr. W F Brinkman and Rev. John Kirby attending. Aldewin Ljungren wedding anniversary celebrated with a three course dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ljungren along with guests S. S. Davidson, H. H. Winegarden, John Lisenhauer, and Bobby Keith Winegarden. Doris Payer and cousin Mrs. Jeff Tompkins travel to California to visit with Tompkins’ husband in the army.
Miss Doris Madsen, bride to be, was honored Thursday evening at Lindeman's cafe by Northwestern Bell Telephone Co office employees. After dinner the group visited Miss Lucy Eral's home and spent the evening playing Monopoly. A gift was presented to Miss Madsen who recently resigned her local telephone office position.
County Extension Director Max C. Naylor explains required space and equipment per 100 birds to prevent crowding. Poultryman W. R. Whitfield warns crowding reduces feed intake and egg output, noting 55 pounds for maintenance and 30 more for 150 eggs, plus health and sanitation risks. The article suggests remedies to relieve crowding.
Fragmentary ad notes pullets to be sold and describes birds with small combs Wattlog and red flesh as desirable layers. Mentions price and market context in clipped, uncertain phrasing.
No overseer. Hamburg Mayor Woodshay and Police Chief William Stacy take leave while vacation, planning to open a cafe at Sidney.
The Sunset Hill home in Rolfe is praised for interior and exterior appeal and is described as a strong investment due to an orchard poultry plant pasture and apartments that can generate substantial income. Appointments to view are welcome via A. R. Thornton at 2 Shirley Thornton at 23 or by visiting the house.
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