Community Event Calendar for Rolfe Area February to March
A condensed Rolfe Iowa notice lists club meetings and public events from February 8 to March 1 including Methodist, Eastern Star, Community Club, American Legion, High School basketball, various study clubs, Woman's Club, Lutherans Aid, Parents-Teachers, Home Management classes, and a couple of farm sales. It notes venues like home addresses, school buildings, and the K P hall, with details on gatherings, luncheons, and participation reminders.
Officer Family Mourns Death of Mrs Officer in Laurens
Mrs Officer died Tuesday January 29 after a brief illness, aged eighty three. Survivors include son Raymond of Asheville, NC, a sister and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services and interment planned in Laurens with relatives noting memorials to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hennessey
Delle Dies in Fire That Destroyed Rolfe Home
Christopher Columbus Delle, aged about 85, died when his Rolfe home burned on Friday February 1. Firefighters found his badly burned remains near the kitchen door after a quick blaze, with a possible cause a final morning fire rekindle. Delle was a Civil War veteran and longtime lawyer with roots in Prussia and multiple Iowa moves. His funeral was held at the Presbyterian church with American Legion pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Delle
Rolfe
C. W. Lighter
Delle
Mr. Delle
Christopher Columbus Delle
Adam and
Margaret Delle
Prussia
Germany
United States
Elk Grove
Plattville
Wis
Henshaw
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Springfield
Ill
Ihe
Ohio
Iowa
Beaman and
Conrad
Margaret Curtis
Marshalltown
Lee
Mark
Yakima
Wash
Curtis
River Falls
Iroquois
S. D
Pocahontas County
Peter
Herondahl
Minn
John
Gilmore City
Lucy Delle
Notre Dame
Ind
Mary Wheeler
Presbyterian Church
J. P. Lester
C. B. Bowen
Mary McelIntire
J. T. Grant
Russell McIntire
Isabelle Bruce
American Legion In Uniform
Rolfe Community Club to Hold Annual Meeting
The Rolfe Community Club plans a social evening at the Knights of Pythias hall on Friday Feb 8 starting at eight oclock Judge D F Coyle of Humboldt will speak on an interesting topic with musical numbers An officer election will occupy a small portion of the program A twenty five cent lunch will follow All boosters for Rolfe and the community are invited regardless of club membership
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Community Club
Knights of Pythias Hall
D. F. Coyle
Humboldt
Rolfe
Laurens Teams Split Doubleheader With Rolfe In Thrilling Matches
Laurens first string and reserves played Rolfe to an even split. The reserves tied 19 17 after two overtimes, with Laurens gaining late wins on two field goals. The opener saw Rolfe lead most of the way and win 34 22. Earl Chambers refereed. Spectators praised sportsmanship and the radio as a gasoline saver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
Rolfe
Earl Chambers
Delinquent Subscriptions Prompt Payment Urged
To Delinquent Subscribers There are many residents of Pocahontas County more than a year in arrears. This violates paper rules and postal regulations. We urge all who have neglected payment to settle at once or face discontinuation. It is likely forgetfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Hog and farming sales advertised for February near Rolfe and Manson
Public sales announced include H F Olerich’s Poland China bred sow sale at his Rolfe farm on Friday February 15 with thirty six head mainly Hercules sired and bred to Cornerstone Bob and Ben Hur. J T Grant closing out sale February 18 near Rolfe due to farming partnership dissolution. Griffin & Son annual Poland China bred son sale near Manson February 14. additional sales by Geo W Kueck February 18 and Milan Sharp February 20 with details in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Olerich
Poland
Rolfe
Mr. Olerich
Hercules
Cornerstone Bob
Ben Hur
Olerich
J. T. Grant
Griffin
Griffin & Son
China Bred Sons
Manson
Geo. W. Kueck
Milan Sharp
Duffy Gibbons Nuptials Tie West Bend Pair at Mallard
The wedding of Leone Gibbons of West Bend and Florence Duffy of Mallard took place Tuesday morning at St. Mary's Church Mallard with Rev. Nepple officiating. After a breakfast for about fifty, the couple left for a trip to Des Moines and Waterloo and will reside on a farm near West Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leone Gibbons
West Bend
Florence Duffy
Mallard
St. Mary’s Church
Father Nepple
Leona Gibbons
Eddie Duffy
Academy
Des Moines
Waterloo
Phil Duffy
St. Mary’s Academy
Chas. Pike
Rolfe
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Pocahontas County Forms American Association of University Women Branch
A Pocahontas County branch of the American Association of University Women was organized last Saturday at the home of Mrs. Fred M. Hudson. Ten colleges were represented. Miss Maude Gilchrist gave a history of the group and its aims. A constitution was adopted and a nominating committee appointed for March 2. The group plans two summer meetings to encourage county-wide participation. Tea followed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University Women
Pocahontas County
Fred M. Hudson
Pocahontas
Washington, D. C
International Association of University Women
Claude van Gundy
Burt Forbes
Women Embrace Home Management Project Across Pocahontas County
The first year program engages Pocahontas County women with rising attendance and new leaders in districts not previously involved. Mrs Lillian White reports full local interest after three lessons and Miss Esther Pond notes high engagement in Personal Efficiency lessons. The final session February 18 23 will cover choosing and using kitchen utensils with anticipation of strong participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Lillian White
Dover Township
Esther Pond
Ames
Sherman Township
D M T Woman's Club to Meet at School House
The D M T Woman's Club will meet at the school house on Tuesday afternoon February 12. Roll call will be answered with quotations. Mrs Clinton Miller will give a talk of interest to all. Program includes Reading by Evelyn Snook songs by Pyne and the Charlotte DeWolf Group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. T. Woman’s Club
Clinton Miller
Evelyn Snook
Charlotte DeWolf
County Legion Units Plan February Meeting at Pocahontas
Pocahontas county units of the American Legion and Auxiliary will meet next Monday February 11 at the Masonic hall. Supper is at 6 30 followed by a program with Ray Murray District Commander Buffalo Center Town as main speaker. All members and guests are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Pocahontas
Masonic Hall
Ray Murray
Buffalo Center
Legion
Plover Institute Short Course and Plays Next Week
Plover community schedules a two day short course and institute on February 21 and 22 with director Byron Lathrop and CG Miller leading planning. Governor Hammill may speak and a royalty comedy drama The Patsy will be staged one evening. Grain and home product exhibits will be shown and sessions start at 2:00 pm and 7:45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Byron Lathrop
CG. E.miller
Hammill
Marketing Institute at Havelock Draws Energetic Farm Audiences
Enthusiastic farm folk attended the Havelock Marketing Institute on Jan 30 31 despite a storm. Rev J J Share spoke on cooperation and community building while Miss Dunn of Skelly Refining demonstrated compressed natural gas for farm home cooking. Community building and home management were highlighted with films and a community singing finale led by local leaders. The event was sponsored by the Farmers Co operative Elevator Co with the Farm Bureau cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock
Rev
J. J. Share
Share
Randall Melsoi
Wm. VanBloom
H. F. Olerich
M. O. Anderson
Rev. C. L. Day
Farmers’ Co-Operative Elevator Co
Farm Bureau
Independent basketball old-timers prep for battle with Gilmore City
Former Des Moines township stars forming a team prove strong on court. They face the Gilmore City Independents Thursday night at the D. M. T. school gym in a highly anticipated showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Gilmore City Independents
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodist
W. A. Wilkinson
P. Brinkman
Wheeler
Eastern Star
P Hall
Dge Coyle
Humboldt Whlch
Grant Pollock
Bridge Club
Geo. Jeffries
Woman's Club
Lutheran Aid
Wicb
Cecil Cummings
Willwyer
Savage Wi
Barger Farm
Church
T Sale
Tfe
Buildeniy Gy
D. M
Home Management
Marhansen
H. D
Rolfe Woman’s Club
R. C
B. C. Rudolfson
I. K. L. Club
R. E
Hartz
T Ths
Feaf
Mark Delle
John Delle
Women Like Home Management Project
Pyne
Elva Faye Ham
County Legionaires and Legion Auxiliary
Plover Institute
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