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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1943
Page
2
The A L D club gathered Tuesday at Mrs J C Nelson’s home with Mrs C R Buckwalter delivering a review of This Time for Keeps by John MacCormac. Rolling call featured favorite quotations. Next meeting planned March 2 at Mrs Co J Gunderson’s home.
Christian Endeavor held a Valentine party Monday night at the Presbyterian social rooms with 28 attendees. Olive Blake and Richard Hosier led entertainment and refreshments were provided by Mrs. W. F. Schneck and Mrs. C. J. Moen. Mrs. Ivan Harris hosted a farewell party for Janet Thorson, moving to Laurens, with Janet's mother Mrs. Lester Thorson and Mrs. William Fisher present. Lunch followed themed table settings. P E O Chapter FA met Tuesday at Mrs. Hauck home. Hortense Siefkin reviewed Hope for a Harvest by Sophie Treadwell. Next meeting is March 2 with Mrs. J. H. Brinkman.
The W.S.C.S. will gather Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist church social rooms with circle No. 2 leading.
The Methodist church lists activities for the week led by Pastor Buckwalter. Choir practice Thursday evening at the parsonage followed by M and M club Friday afternoon with Mrs. Wilcox. Sunday school at 10 15 a.m. worship at 11 15 a.m. Laymen's Day service with the lay leader speaking. Epworth League meets at 7 30 p.m. W S C S general meeting Wednesday February 24 at 2 p.m. Circle No 2 serves.
J O Wangberg pastor leads 11 am worship with theme Making Use of Our Talents in Gods Kingdom based on Matthew 25 14 30. 10 am Sunday school and Bible classes. Catechism class Saturday 1 45 pm at parsonage. Junior choir 3 pm. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs C E Hegstrom Wednesday February 24.
Pastor W F Sehneck leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Junior choir practice Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Senior choir practice Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
A humorous local note reports Pastor Emory Petersen at Nain Lutheran Church beginning with morning worship at 11:00 a.m. It mentions Lest Koppen near Mabel who killed a groundhog found January 18, claiming it failed to see its shadow on February 2. Mrs. Garnet Gunn of Iowa Falls notes a 58 year old lemon tree grafted from a slip still bears fruit, producing four large lemons this year.
Mrs M R B Soth thanks many friends for the cards and letters sent during her recent illness.
Mrs Harris Hughes expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards and letters received during her hospital stay, noting they were greatly appreciated.
County chairman urges all residents to pledge and plan to buy as many 1943 war bonds as possible. Minute Men and Minute Women will contact households, work without pay, and seek full quotas with no extra calls.
Mr and Mrs J B Lowe and family thank neighbors and the Plover fire department for prompt assistance during a home fire last Sunday. Their help probably prevented a serious loss.
War Bonds and Stamps provide an excellent means of saving money. Those who can afford to buy them and do not do so are depriving the government of revenue and missing a safe investment unmatched by private concerns. Bonds in the future will outshine memories of hard times bought with spendthrift money.
In a wartime tone the piece urges coal hoarding as patriotic and essential with shipments 36 to 60 days behind. It notes mines closing for the season and advocates buying ahead, plus tips on oak flooring and home heating while homes in St Paul discuss coal access.
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