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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1945
Page
2
A series of neighborhood events is described including Chinker Chek and Valentine parties hosted by local families Janet Thorson and the Thorson parents. Various clubs meet February 19 to 22 with programs, potlucks, games, and bridge competitions. Private farewells, birthdays, and a 500 club gathering close the roundup.
Verne Endersbee took the traveling prize at the event. Hosts served a late evening lunch for attendees. Sunday School Class had a 7 o'clock potluck dinner with 25 members, followed by a business meeting and social hour. Rev Schneck’s class met with Dr and Mrs F H Molyneux Monday night, assisted by Mr and Mrs A A Brinkman and Mr and Mrs Lester Thorson.
J. O. Wangberg, pastor, leads 10 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes with an 8 p.m. Luther League. Catechism class meets Saturday at 1 45 p.m. at the parsonage. Lenten service is Wednesday at 8 o'clock with theme Christ Forsaken based on Mark 14 50.
The Presbyterian church under Pastor W. F. Schneck lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Choir 4 p.m. Christian Endeavor 7 p.m. Lenten union services and World Day of Prayer events are announced with details on February 16 18 and 21. A Women’s Association luncheon is set for February 21 at 1 p.m. Attendees are invited.
Rev C R Buckwalter leads Sunday school at 10 15 morning worship at 11 15 and an invitation to join in full membership. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 and choir practice. Workers conference Monday evening February 19 with a slides presentation. Mother daughter banquet February 23.
Emery L Petersen, pastor, leads choir practice Thursday at Hans Nielsen home 8 p.m. Confirmation class Saturday 2 30 p.m. Sunday school and Bible class 10 45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday Nain Lutheran society meets 8 p.m. at Hans Nielsen home. Lenten service 8 p.m. Wednesday. Belle Plaine John Jennings Post of the American Legion challenges any Iowa post to a long short contest citing member counts John Lahn and William G Mecklenburg as key participants.
Rolfe students across grades report valentine parties and box decorating, new books like Here and There, and lessons on Eskimos. Senior High midweek theater, district speech prelims February 21, and a strong defense stamp drive are noted along with 100 percent scores and upcoming valentine distribution.
The column notes volatile coal shipments with five cars expected late this week and early next, naming Centerville Lump Illinois Lump Illinois Stoker Oklahoma Egg & Nut. Conditions stay tight, eastern coal unlikely, and room is tight for Oklahoma Egg & Nut. A farm tank ad and a quip about straw and a ceiling sale conclude the item.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday afternoon February 19 in the Legion hall instead of at the home of Mrs. Hunter as previously announced.
Walter D. Kline of Des Moines announced price controls on alfalfa hay under the OPA. The ceiling is 22 dollars per ton for bulk hay, plus a baling allowance of 5 dollars, totaling 27 dollars per ton for January through April. Bale weight must be used to determine the price, and direct sales to feeders in small lots may add 1.5 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Tom Moser of Guttenburg awaken to yapping noises they mistake for a knock. After a 15 minute search, a flying squirrel found inside the kitchen range escaped through the chimney. It hits a wall and dies after the Mosers release it while their cat finishes it.
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