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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1943
Page
2
The notice outlines ration period updates for Class A through CG coupons, tire inspection intervals and tire preservation advice, and fuel oil, sugar, greens stamps, meats and canned goods validity. It also notes license and stamp requirements, family exchangeability of stamps, and that no extra fuel oil is available.
The Ott Cooperative Creamery Association holds its annual meeting Saturday February 12 at the Ottosen schoolhouse. Lunch at noon, followed by a business meeting and program. All patrons and certificate holders are invited. Board of Directors Oltnes
The A.L.D. club met at Mrs. Othelia Nelson’s Tuesday with a short business session followed by a biography read by Mrs. Maude Ives about Marie Curie. Next gathering set for February 22 at Mrs. Cora Ives’s home.
Neighbors hosted about 50 at the Johnson home for a farewell, presenting a gift. The Johnsons move March 1 to a Forest City area farm they purchased. The Trinity Lutheran Aid society met with Mrs. Robert Wiegert, officers installed, readings given, and lunch served. The Woman's Club met with Mrs. Turley, papers on wartime radio use and home appliances discussed.
The Sorosis club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. John Cassiday’s home. Mrs. B A Peterson reviewed Mumbo Jumbo, Esquire by James Childers. Lunch followed the program.
Sunday relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs A A Firkins to celebrate his birthday with a dinner that included chicken and trimmings. Guests from Plover included Mr and Mrs Jar Firkins and Charlene, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hilton and Gary, Mr and Mrs Marion Ham, Mr and Mrs A U L Firkins, Mr and Mrs Louis Wilson and Lorraine, Mr and Mrs Wilbur Roberts, Ida Jane and Sharon, and C W Roberts.
A regular monthly meeting of the Excelsior society was held in the parlors of the Presbyterian church on Wednesday afternoon. After the business meeting and program, lunch was served by Division No. 3.
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a Monday afternoon meeting on February 14 with a program on Americanism led by Mrs. Iva Brown. Rolfe attendees joined the county Legion and Auxiliary at Laurens on January 31. The American Home Study club will meet February 18 at Mrs. Minnie Jarvis home with hostesses Mrs. R. C. Grant and Mrs. Victor Shimon.
Mrs C J Morrison hosted the Tuesday lab at her home with a talk on The Real Conflict Between China and Japan by Mrs James Jensen. Mrs J R McIntire led word study and Mars Hattie Hauck read an article from the Federation Clubwoman on Citizenship by Mrs Whitehurst.
Sunday school at 10 15 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m. Sermon titled Christianity Is Not Restriction But Liberty. Corn Hunt Sunday observed. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m and choir practice Thursday at 8 p m.
The Trinity Lutheran announces 11 a.m. worship with a sermon on Our Classes of Hearers of Gods Word based on Luke 8 4 15. Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 a m. Catechism class Saturday at 1 45 p m at the parsonage. Girls chorus at 3 p m. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs George Johnson Wednesday February 16.
W F Schneck presides at Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m The Missionary Society meets Wednesday February 16 at Mrs H Siefkin's home Mrs Moen leads devotions and Mrs H F Ogierich gives the lesson.
Emery L Petersen pastor invites parishioners to Thursday evening practice and Sunday school at 7 15 p m Bible class and evening worship at 8 p m Sunday school teachers meet Monday evening February 14 at Donna Nielsen home
A delegation of 4-H club representatives from ten counties attended the district 4-H short course in Spencer on February 1 and 2. The county committee led by chairman Melvin Thorson along with Earl Kerns and Chris Dirks participated, with Richard Hosier representing the leaders. New officers Phillips Brinkman Melvin Earnhardt Bob Duthbert and Jim Trimble were present, and three record book winners Jimmy Martin Gerald Kerns and Dick Fisher were announced. The group travelled Tuesday morning and returned Wednesday afternoon.
The Pocahontas delegation hosted a 4-H induction during the February 1 banquet to share useful information with club committees and officers. Ed Gabel, state boys 4-H leader, addressed the group on 4-H projects in wartime during the conference.
Wartime promotion explains War Bonds as investment in the nation through America Preferred, detailing purchase benefits and patriotic purpose to support finance of the war effort.
The eighth grade topped 100 percent in defense stamps and bonds sales and showcased a civics book change to Cooperative Citizenship. Students performed skits The Laundry Shortage and An Amusing Incident and sang America, as 34 juniors kept perfect spelling this week. Fourth graders formed a poetry club earning stripes, while third graders achieved 100 percent spelling. art classes featured valentines. Absent due to chicken pox were Carol Shimon and Johnna Dean Kemp.
Report from Des Moines summaries speakers at the Lumber Convention. It notes approved and disapproved construction uses, war material crate lumber projected as half of 1944 output, and signals higher prices with spring drainage work urged. Freight costs and supply details for tile posts creosoted lumber and pre varnished oak flooring are included along with a wary market outlook.
Second Grade News notes reading groups with Faces and Places and Friends Village, Dutch boy window art, cursive progress, and library reading charts. First Grade News covers arithmetic facts and The Story About Ping. War Stamp Report lists grade achievements and total $196.05 with junior high leading in participation.
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