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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1937
Page
5
Mothers organize a noon meal project for Des Moines township schoolchildren. Mrs Guy Smith and Jen Pease led the effort with 56 participants agreeing to prepare and serve rotating hot dishes daily. Meals include creamed noodles, ham, macaroni and cheese, and more with a free option for those unable to pay.
Lake City reporters note a pivotal Twin Lakes game determining the final standings between Wales champion Relfe and rivals. Crowd expected, and supporters packed the venue as the outcome was set to decide supremacy in the Twin Lakes region.
Rolfe County champions after a hard fought county cage tournament with Rolfe defeating Pocahontas 52 to 31 in the final. Rudolfson led Rolfe with 31 points while Horton of Pocahontas was best for his team, but foul trouble and a rough opening left Pocahontas unable to recover.
Rep Jens Thompson of Pocahontas county introduces two highway bills aimed at shifting commission appointments to boards of supervisors and barring additions to the primary road system without legislature action. The observed motives are political reform, with implications for No 44 and connections to Twin Lakes and Grotto Park.
Senator A. J. Shaw chairs judiciary No 1 and serves on agriculture appropriation departmental affairs federal coordination insurance motor vehicles and printing. Representative Jens Thompson joins agriculture child welfare constitutional amendments county and township organization elections greater county public health retrenchment and reform roads and highways. Both will have heavy workloads as committees drive most legislative work this year.
Miss Marietta Spence wed Robert Holder of New Hampton on July 22, 1984. She is deputy county superintendent, daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Spence of Rolfe, and grew up nearby. The couple will reside in New Hampton.
Monday morning in Oklahoma we found snow dusted with red dirt from the previous night’s dust storm. Broadcasters warned of historical dust in western Oklahoma with visibility near six feet. A light rain Sunday night settled the dust, creating a surreal, musty air as residents hoped for clean air returns.
More than 100000 in benefit payment checks are being issued to Pocahontas county farmers. The money will help with coal, food, and debt payments as the community supports agricultural workers. Subscribe for The Arrow now.
Tuesday night last week the home declamatory contest took place in the high school auditorium. In Oratorical: first Robert Obrecht, “Cate Kernels”. second Herman Dietrich, “The Strange Drama.” Dramatic: first Janice Wiegman, “Romeo and Juliet”. second Charlene Sandvig, “The Alien.” Humorous: first Mable Clemons, “Open Wider, Please”. second Jean Mather, “X Marks the Spot.” Jean nette Hauck performed two violin solos. The Girls’ Glee club, led by Miss Smith, sang “Within a Dreaming Harbor” and “Turn Ye to Me” while judges Mrs. Mibe, Miss Moow, and Miss Thomas of Manson prepared final results.
Miss Na Shaw married Alvin Freel in a noon ceremony February 3 1987 at the A I Shaw country home. Rev Clarence W Tompkins officiated with Rob ert Freel of Tracy Minnesota and A K Shaw as parents in law.
Charles Henry Clark born December 26 1863 in Lincolnshire England died January 30 1957 at Brook Park Minnesota at age 93 his death caused by flu pneumonia after a year of heart trouble He moved to America with parents about age five settled near Jansing Michigan later worked on cattle ranches in Rolfe Iowa married Godena Fisher in 1896 She died 1928 They lived in Rolfe Brook Park and moved to Minnesota in 1914 He joined M E churches in Rolfe and Brook Park He leaves five sons John George William Theodore and Fred two daughters Mildred Bacon Ruth Detweiler ten grandchildren Funeral services held February 2 at 2 pm at the ME church Brook Park Rev R W Robinson officiating with interment in Brook Park cemetery
Mrs J J DeWolf led a meeting with Mrs J O Hosier at Mrs Frank Behrendsensens home last Friday afternoon. The group discussed the project lesson and listened to music records while folk games plans for this year's work were outlined. A lunch was served by the hostess despite a stormy day keeping some attendees away.
Rolfe school showcased its dance talent during the county tournament with a series of performances. Girls in black and silver performed to popular songs while Bill McIntire led singing and Bernard McKenna and Mary Van Ives wowed with a tap routine. Junior high students added a military tap and Eugene Griffith drew praise as a young tap prodigy. Finalists included a cheerleader number and a favorable operetta dance. County officials praised the youthful dancers and educators.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Louis Paulson's home with thirteen members present. Frances M. Perigal chaired as Rev C W Tompkins spoke on peace. Funds were given to flood relief and students Jean Graham and Dorothy Knapp won prizes in a national defense poster contest.
Contributions to the Red Cross funds are listed from Grant Johnson, Mrs. Etta Schnug, Jas Fox, Mrs Jas Fox, C B Bowen, A W Ives Frank Cox and family, Mr and Mrs Victor Hermansen, Mrs Lindegaard, L J Peterson and the Rolfe Woman's club. Many gifts came through WHO and other sources, but no report is available for publication.
Acknowledgments from Mrs. L. H. Howe and family thank friends for assistance during illness and at funeral services for William A. Marther. They especially praise the American Legion and Auxiliary and floral offerings. Additional notes describe travel disruptions and efforts to reach Cedar Falls and Rolfe amid blocked roads and train suspensions.
William Marther aged about 90, last Civil War centenarian in Pocahontas county, died after a stroke suffered February 8 1937. He served in Co H 5th regiment Iowa Infantry and married Hannah Hutchinson in 1903 at Fort Dodge. Survived by daughter Mrs. Howe four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral held at Rolfe Methodist church with American Legion honors and burial at Clinton-Garfield cemetery.
Only about 202 of 2000 farm homes in Pocahontas County joined the first foods and nutrition lesson of the state extension service home project. Local leaders report 28 leaders held 27 meetings with 201 participants. nine in ten women did not respond due to weather illness and other factors.
The embezzlement case against C G and dames rec was postponed due to the illness of dames. The proceedings were moved to the 61 March term.
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