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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
5
Sub county declamatory contest in Rolfe was postponed due to poor conditions. It will now be held Friday afternoon February 7 at 2 30 in the Rolfe school auditorium.
A damaged notice from 1986 states all political announcements and advertising must be prepaid at The Arrow office in Des Moines. It warns candidates not to ask for credit and cautions against delaying payments, noting the office will decline services to those who do not comply.
Betty Foster who led kindergarten work and assisted in ary tasks at Rolfe school was offered a public school post in Grand Forks North Dakota and resigned to accept a higher paying professional position. The board of education chose Miss Mary Alleman of Marathon to fill her vacancy this week. Mrs Wills Ragslads Smith substituted two days this week until a permanent teacher was secured.
Strathman at Amble's Appliance announces a free appliance show this Saturday at Gamble store agency featuring Coronado washers and ironers. Attendants will serve free coffee and doughnuts to visitors. Make it a point to visit and enjoy the day.
A list of upcoming community meetings and events for February includes Delta Del Bridge lunch at Mrs. C. J. White's home on Feb 7, Rolfe Club at Mrs. Jarvis, Trinity Lutheran Catechism at Mironare Feb 8, American Legion Auxiliary at Mrs. Thos. D., and Farm sale by C. Otto Christensen near Rolfe. Also noted are Y M C Bridge, B C T Club, Des Moines Woman's Club, Tuesday Club, A L D Club, Varina Legion Association, and church society gatherings through Feb 27.
Rolfe directors of the Rolfe State Bank bought the Patterson lot on Garfield street from James Sennett and plan a double brick building with Central States Electric Co to the north. The project includes relocating existing tenants and storing bank fixtures for a new banking room, with Meach and Hunter eyeing spring construction as a town building boom returns.
The Pocahontas County Association of the American Legion will meet at Varina on Tuesday February 11. All members are urged to attend this meeting as Wedge Hakes of Laurens is now commander of the county unit.
Due to poor health C A Otto Christenson rents his farm and schedules a closing out sale Monday Feb 10. Location three miles east and two and a half miles south of Rolfe. Offers four work horses 24 cattle nine Holstein cows 21 hogs and a five room dwelling plus two farm houses and assorted machinery and alfalfa hay. Full property list appears in the advertisement.
Rolfe rides a strong pace in the Twin Lakes Conference after routing Albert City last week. The undefeated conference record excludes tournament games. A win over Manson and a Feb. 14 home clash with Laurens could seal Rolfe’s first regular season title. Norman Thomas, head of the Socialist Party, denies President Roosevelt is socialist, saying Al Smith would be a stronger authority.
Rolfe varsity and second team both defeat Swea City in a Friday twin-bill. Varsity wins 28 24 after a neck and neck affair. second stringers take 28 19 as Shelgren and Rudolfson spark late rallies. Krumm and Hanifan starred for Swea City with strong passing attacks throughout the game. Referee Aagard of Algona officiated. Rolfe meets Plover next Thursday night at 8:15 p.m.
The Rolfe High School declamatory contest chose Richard Melson first in oratorical, Charlene Sandvig first in dramatic, and Leo Shelgren first in humorous. Second places went to Jean Wiegman Wanda Stoufe Bernice Ricklefs. The winners advance to the sub county contest in Rolfe on Feb 5 and the state round in Gilmore City the week of Feb 28.
Henry Ewing returned Saturday from Fort Dodge after an appendicitis operation. He spent four weeks in Lutheran Hospital and three weeks with his mother. The appendix ruptured and he faced a tough recovery but survived. He does not expect to resume duties until mid month.
The Rolfe Promotion Club held Farm Organization Day with Presbyterian ladies serving lunch. Speakers Wes Lehnus and Henry Ole rich discussed farm unity and community needs. G. S. Shriner reported on his Texas trip, and Cora Lighter Ivey was named chairman for Feb 27.
A traveling friend recounts a large dog in Mexico who begs tourists for a nickel then goes to a confectioner for candy. Back home, Rex the Hille dog accepts coins, deposits at the Lime Meat Market, retrieves meat scraps, and eats them behind Karl Hille's tailor shop. Rex performs many tricks and guards his meals.
A large flock of pheasants gathers in a corn field on J. C. Gunderson's farm using feed and shelter from the barnyard and a large machinery shed. Experts warn they must have grit to survive the winter as natural sources are covered, prompting northern Iowa efforts to aid the birds.
Former Rolfeites gather in Los Angeles at Clifton cafeteria for a semi centennial Grant family anniversary. Nellie Grant honored with gardenia corsage and cake as Stella Hoover and others organize social hour. Edwin Keen performs with his mother Loretta Keen. attendees include Terril, McCord, Hoover, Gaddy, Beam, Sherman, Mentzer, Linnan, Perrin, and Livingston among others.
The author recounts a childhood blizzard in Green County Wisconsin when two youths were trapped at their grandparents for three weeks. With no telephones or automobiles, neighbors used sleds and shovels to clear routes, delivering supplies as isolation gripped rural life of the era.
A head on collision at the corner of Primary No. 10 east of Gilmore City at 6 p m last Thursday seriously injured two men and a woman. The injured include R D Watson Indianola attorney with a compound knee fracture J O Watson Indianola attorney with a fractured arm and facial injuries Mrs Elsie Belle Langfitt Indianola with a fractured thigh and facial injuries Walter Keene Indianola deputy treasurer with bruises and a sprained ankle. Clarence Roberts of Gilmore City escaped injury. The party was returning from Pocahontas after a lawsuit.
The storm brings six plus inches of fresh snow, high winds, and temperatures plunging to 28 below. Schools shuttered, roads blocked, trains canceled, coal shortages loom, and highway crews struggle to keep routes open amid drifting fences and severe cold.Regional officials urge patience as recovery drags into spring.
Rev. Herbert J. Strickler, a Presbyterian minister from Shadara India, will speak at Rolfe Presbyterian church Sunday Feb. 9 at 10 00 a.m. He has decades of village evangelistic work in Punjab and has served on the India Council. His talks blend field practice with theory gained in North India Theological College lectures.
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