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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1932
Page
2
The algebra class works hard on factoring and finds it challenging yet engaging. Report cards were distributed and several seniors were surprised by their results, some better than expected and a few worse. In literature, students study short stories and authors, while sociology concepts are taught to juniors and seniors with limited enthusiasm.
The article lists exemptions from exams in literature and government for Madeline Snook Henry Hermansen and Leonard Weishaar. It notes Snook's single exemption in business law. It describes home economics guests and menu breakfast. It covers maps in industrial history, future topics and student duties. It also lists top eighth grade arithmetic performers and spelling champion Orville Fritz.
Four year old Raymond Metzger died in a northeast West Bend fire after his screams warned his family and allowed others to escape. Ben Metzger and Marie Metzger were badly burned while two siblings were saved. the parents and seven children fled to a barn and were later taken in for care. The Metzger home, leased from Barney Elsenbart of Graettinger, was destroyed and reconstruction plans were announced.
A school page notes a third grader Mar jorie Allen moving away and features a mix of playful lines and classwork. Students joke about peppering letters and discuss Amerigo Vespucci and early letter delivery in a light classroom exchange.
Farmers in Algona are invited to an Agricultural Outlook Conference on Monday February 15 or 16. The program includes a general report on domestic and foreign conditions and commodity reports on corn oats and other crops along with sheep poultry beef cattle hogs and dairy. It urges using brains and contact with the economy to meet conditions rather than relying on production alone. The Farm Bureau office in Algona can provide the exact location.
Rev. C Paul Carlson outlines next Sundays schedule with morning and evening worship and mid week prayer. Buena Vista College Chapel Choir visit postponed due to illness, with a reminder to hear them next Sunday. Also promotes Board of National Missions life income annuity bonds offering annual yields and contact details in New York.
Rev T S Bassett leads morning worship as Epworth League gathers. Church schools urged to secure full attendance during Lent and be punctual. A mid week Lenten service will be held weekly until Easter in various homes with place and dates announced Sunday. Last call for the Father and Son Banquet this Thursday at seven.
Rev. J. O. Wangberg conducts Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. Luther League at 10:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sunday school and Luther League will be the only services next Sunday. A Jefferson quote about studying the Sacred Volume ends the notice.
Rev L H Kjoller leads services at Nain Lutheran Church with Danish morning on first Sunday each month and English beyond. Morning worship at 10:00 a.m. Evening service at 11:00 a.m. on 1st and 3rd Sundays. Prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. Thursday. All are invited to attend as scheduled unless announced otherwise.
We thank all who were kind during Evelyn's illness and appreciated every attention and favor. Grateful for those who helped at the funeral, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Sandvig and Children.
Large store proclaims a big February furniture sale after visiting markets to secure best values for the dollar in cash. Extensive selection highlighted, with emphasis on affordability and variety for shoppers.
Prof. C W McDonald of Iowa State College demonstrates modern and old style cuts in a Chicago meat cutting school run by the National Live Stock and Meat Board. Attended by faculty from several state universities, with Prof. Severson of North Dakota and Prof. Francinoni of Louisiana observing closely.
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