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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1934
Page
2
A Iowa legislature session blends sympathy with politics as lawmakers discuss tax revision, liquor control, and a Farm Bureau substitution while personal hardships touch members' families. Senate and House face absence and illness affecting votes, with a wage scale dispute shaping conference committee outcomes and surprise shifts in relief appropriation rules.
Rolfe notes include Cox child injury from a nail, Mrs. Riches improving health, a checker tournament at the Mather home, and church circle plans at the public library. Local visits feature Spence at McKim in Plover, Johnson's Des Moines trip, and Rolfe Ford dealer Slim Davidson attending a Chevrolet dealers meeting in Fort Dodge.
W F Priebe urges poultry raisers to market eggs as fruit is sold, emphasizing uniform packaging and attractive appearance. He notes consumer expectations drive prices and compares egg marketing to Colorado and Northwest apple sorting to attract buyers. The letter highlights branding by presentation and mindful targeting of female shoppers.
The junior class play ticket sales were successful with Lucile Dickey Marie Hosier and Deane Gunderson as lead sellers. Students thank friends business backers and Rolfe Arrow for publicity. a Jan 30 assembly showcased play sketches and a synopsis of the cast.
A couple visits Harvard to view the Turnniture they chose and a display of books from the private libraries of U S presidents, now housed at Widener Library. The exhibit showcases presidential volumes and highlights its national historical significance.
Advertisement lists a Jamesway hard coal brooder stove for sale by Mrs. Lida DeWolf with contact Rolfe 3R18. Includes location unsure and the number 46-1.
D.M.T. announces the operetta The Sunbonnet Girl with an appeal for strong attendance. Staff changes include Evelyn Hovland as Editor-in-Chief and multiple departments reorganized. In athletics the D.M.T. teams split with Rodman and suffered losses to Plover all-stars.
Plover Presbyterian Church notes Rev Walter Rothwell pastor with Sunday School morning worship and Community Bible Study class on Tuesday. The Willing Workers meet Thursday in church parlors hosted by Mrs J Ferguson and Mrs I M McKim. Mrs Rothwell leads devotional period and the Bible study for Feb 13 covers Genesis 18 on Abraham as intercessor for Sodom and Gomorrah.
church notes show Rev. Harold V. Bartz as pastor with Sunday School at 10, Morning Worship at 11, Epworth League at 11, Devotional Hour at 6 30. A Thursday evening meeting Feb 8 at the parsonage invites earnest members for church welfare and spiritual growth. Local visits mention W J Johnson in West Bend, Lawrence Garlock visiting from Storm Lake, Giern Pinkham weekend in Goldfield, and George Robers family in Spencer. Subscribe for The Arrow NOW.
In District Court Pocahontas County Iowa an instrument purporting to be the last will of Nettie B Campbell deceased dated December 23 1954 has been filed and set for hearing proof at 2 o clock PM on the date in February at the Pocahontas courthouse before the district court or clerk all interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and admitted as the will of the deceased. Dated Pocahontas January 22 1934 J W Berry Clerk of District Court and Seal
The Plover community notes numerous visits and moves, with Mrs. Clara Bryant hosting the Pleasant Ridge Club, W. H. Sroufe operating a sheller, and workers like Wm. Cassell moving to the Johnson farm near Dallas Center. Several residents travel to nearby towns for services, medical care, or court duties, while others relocate farms, attend services, or prepare for upcoming community events.
Advertisers may place sale notices for the Community Sale this Saturday February Fi. Items listed by J H should be included in big display bills this week or by February 20.
The unit will hold its regular meeting Friday evening at 7 p.m. Mrs. Walter Rothwell and Elsie Rothwell are named as hosts for the event.
A pair of community showers for Maeve Hubbell are scheduled in Plover. One on Thursday at the E church and another on February 20 at the Presbyterian church invite all area residents to attend.
Ed Broadwell died at his daughter Mrs Heton Wooster home near Algona Sunday aged 86. He will be buried in Powhsty Cemetery after services at the daughter’s home. Relatives from Northy kota have not yet arrived and funeral arrangements are unfinished. Mr Broadwell and his wife once lived here with their son F. E. Broadwell.
Mary Ashton 36 died at the Carlock home in Fort Dodge after a life in Plover and Manson. She was born in England and survived by son Howard in Canada. Widowed long ago, she lived with the A Garlock family, who cared for her during her final years and noted her fondness for children.
A large crowd attended the Pocahontas County Basketball Tournament in Fonda. The Plover boys, bracketed with Palmer, D T Ware, and Laurens, won the county title without a loss and received an elegant trophy for the collection.
Plans are underway for the Presbyterian congregation's annual Washington's Birthday supper to be served February 22. The late Frank Jarvis originated the anniversary event, which has become a regular church activity. Keep your hatchets and appetites sharpened.
Mr and Mrs W J Johnson drove to Paton Sunday to visit relatives. They were accompanied as far as Churdan by Mirz Elsie Roth well who spent several days of this week with friends there.
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