Community Calendar of Clubs and Contests
A list of upcoming events through April including club meetings at homes, music and bridge contests, 4-H gatherings, a grain judging contest in Pocahontas, a DMT Senior Class play Here Comes Patricia, and a county music contest in Fonda. Various groups include Sorosis, Bon Ton, Y M C A, Tuesday Club, Garfield Township 4-H, and the Methodist Ladies Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Garfield Township
J. O. Hosier
County High School
Court House
Pocahontas
Patricia
A. M. DeVaul
Farmers’ Union Local No. 913
Fonda
Baby Diane Charlton Dies After Illness and Surgery
Diane Elizabeth Charlton formed by a four week battle with illness. A difficult Des Moines operation briefly revived her but pneumonia set in Saturday leading to her death. Born Sept 6 1980 parents Mr and Mrs Frank B Charlton. Burial at Clinton Garfiled cemetery with service by Dr J P Lester. Relatives include Shannon Charlton Manchester and J H Charlton Des Moines among many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Elizabeth Charlton
Diane
Altho
Des Moines
Frank B. Charlton
J. P. Lester
C. B. Bowen
J. R. McIntire
Jesus
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Shannon Charlton
Manchester
J. H. Charlton
Guy Hall
Dallas Center
Merrington
Schaller
J. W. Wilkinson
Ralph
Howard Gorman
Auburn
Legard Hakes
Wilmont Allen
Arthur Classen
Fred Gilchrist Jr
Urens
Jack Hunter
Rex VanAlstine
J. C. Parriott
Gilmore City
Rolfe Eastern Star School Instruction Praised
The Rolfe Chapter of the Order Eastern Star held a Friday afternoon school of instruction at the Masonic hall with Mrs. Roy Fox of Fort Dodge as instructor. She praised the chapter and its officers, and her husband joined from Fort Dodge for dinner and the session. About 100 Sisters from the Plover Chapter attended, a bouquet was presented to Mrs. Fox by Mrs. W. S. Butet, and Mrs. Fox spoke appreciatively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Order Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Roy Fox
Ft. Dodge
Rolfe Organization
Fox
Rey Fox
Fort Dodge
Sisters of the Plover Chapter
Destructive Fire Destroys Mikalek Farm Barn and Crib
A major fire at Frank and Art Mikalek’s Old Rolfe farm destroyed a 56 by 64 foot barn and a nearby corn crib containing 3,500 bushels. Twelve horses were rescued by Art Mikalek before he collapsed from smoke. Losses exceed $10,000 including machinery. insurance partially covers the damage. Sheltering crews saved a second crib of 2,500 bushels of corn as flames spread, with the blaze still burning into Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Art Mikalek
Old Rolfe
West Place
Wesley Campbell
Frank Woodruff
Mikaleks
Pocahontas County Mutual
Nottse
Charles Pike Dies at Home After Illness Near Rolfe
Charles Pike died at his home northeast of Rolfe on Friday March 13 1931 at 230 am after a lingering illness from hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure. He had been bedridden three weeks. The body was shipped to Des Moines Saturday for funeral services at Lilly funeral home Monday at 1030 am and interment followed in a Des Moines cemetery. Owing to Mrs Pike illness no full obituary could be completed this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pike
Rolfe
Des Moines
Lilly
Farm Bureau Staged Community Sale Draws Buyers
Sixty eight persons sold products for a total of 1468.25 in the community sale promoted by the Pocahontas County Farm Bureau in Pocahontas last Saturday. One team brought 222.50 and a mare 125. A four year old colt sold for 76. Nearly everything offered, except incubators, found buyers and cream separators sold at bargain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Miss Maxine Colebaugh Sets Birthday Dinner Surprise
A daughter plans and hosts a three course anniversary dinner with St Patrick day decorations for her father while he unknowingly returns from church. Guests include Mr and Mrs H D Brinkman Mr and Mrs Guy Smith and Mr and Mrs C G Grant. A plan to colonize Nova Scotia sections with British and Danish families is under perfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Colebaugh
H. D. Brinkman
Guy Smith
CG. E. Grant
Nova Scotia
Bad Auto Smash-Up North of Rolfe Near Beaver Creek
A late Wednesday crash on Primary No. 44 near the Beaver Creek crossing north of Rolfe involved Fred and Mrs. Smith and the Gl Shriner party. Mrs. Smith suffered severe facial injuries but survived. both cars sustained severe damage and were hospitalized. The Arrow notes no blame assigned, praising the near miraculous escape of all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Beaver Creek
John Cordes
Fred Smith
Smith
Lester Thorson
D. D. Collins
Farmers’ Union
Havelock
G. §. Shriner
Mary
Gyla
Orville Kling
Shriner
Mrs. Smith
Superphosphate boosts corn yields and lowers moisture
William Watkins of Iowa State College reports on sixteen co operative demonstration fields in 1930 showing average corn yields of 57.1 bushels with superphosphate versus 50.8 on untreated plots and moisture at 19.5 percent compared with 20.7 percent. Complete fertilizer plots yielded 57.0 bushels vs 51.9 on non treated. moisture 20.3 versus 21.8 percent. Subscribe for The Arrow Now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Watkins
Iowa State College
Rolfe Loses in Semifinals to Spirit Lake
Rolfe High bowed out in the district tournament semifinals at Spirit Lake after a 35 to 16 loss, following a 30 to 17 win over Battle Creek. Ed Calligan scored 15 in the Battle Creek game while Alta and Mallard will represent the region at the state tournament with tough first opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High
Spirit Lake
Battle Creek
Sioux City Journal
Ed Calligan
Rolfe
L. W. Kennedy
Andy
Ames
Alta
Des Moines
Grandview High School
LeMars
East High
Sioux City
Rock Rapids
Mallard
Roosevelt High
H. Calligan
Lothian
Shelgren
Willingham
E. Calligan
al Steine
Wix
Hudek G
Brinkman
Baxter F
Bell
Bliss
Rotte
Stokes
Christensen
Plover
Rolfe High School Home Music Contest Tuesday
Rolfe high school music department hosts a Home Music Contest at the high school auditorium on Tuesday night March 24 at 8 o clock. Participants include glee clubs orchestra small vocal group and soloists performing pieces for the sub district contest in Plover March 26 27 28. Admission is charged to help cover transport costs. criticism will be welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Gilmore City
Whittemore
Seneca
Havelock, Mallard, Plover
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Rolfe High School
Plover
Des Moines Township Woman's Club Meets With Busy Session
The Des Moines Township Woman's Club held a March meeting at the D M T school with many members and visitors. Roll calls suggested home time-savers. bills were approved and committee reports heard. The program featured What a Woman Can Do for Her Home and Community, a one act play The Mechanical Jane, vocal solo, and comments by several members. A luncheon followed hosted by Miss Verna Christensen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Chas
Geo. Lehnus
Grant Johnson
Lester Thorson
Thos. Diggs
Verna Christensen
Fred Smith
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Meets in Gilmore City
The Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit will hold its March meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. VanAlstine in Gilmore City on Thursday evening March 26. First time meeting in Gilmore City. A debate on whether a tractor can economically replace some horses on an average 160 acre farm will be featured. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Townip Farm Bureau
H. S. VanAlstine
Gilmore City
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
Garfield
Iverybody
Storm Lake Campaign for New Veterans' Hospital Wins Backing
Buena Vista county legionnaires approve Storm Lake as site for a new veterans hospital. Orville Rogers of Newell drafts resolutions advocating Storm Lake location. Pocahontas Legion supports statewide unity. Storm Lake Chamber and patriotic groups join the drive. Walter Stock offers 160 acres of land for the hospital. Other prime sites exist on Storm Lake shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Veterans’ Hospital
Buena Vista County Legionnaires
Marathon
Orville Rogers
Newell
Pocahontas County Legion
Legion
Chamber of Commerce and Patriotic Organizations of
Walter Stock
Return of Telmer Sime Sparks Detective Curiosity
Telmer Sime appears with a fresh shave and new suit, drives a Ford away to unknown parts. He later returns seeking wedding details but reveals only a plan to visit the home county basketball tournament, offering no particulars about either event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telmer Sime
Palmer hosts amateur basketball tourney March 20 21
Amateur basketball tourney set for Palmer on Friday and Saturday March 20 21. Rolfe Wildcats face Palmer Friday at 8 50 pm with preliminary games Rockwell City versus Duncombe Albert City versus Barnum Mooreland versus Ware. Tournament play begins Friday at 6 30 pm. Patronize home owned stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Rolfe Wildcats
Rockwell City
Duncombe
Albert City
Barnum
Mooreland
Ware
Three Townships Hold Farm Bureau Meetings
Powhatan township drew 200 attendees at the Plover school where pupils provided music under Mrs. F. R. Eggespuehler. A farce At the Photographers entertained, readings, motion pictures, and refreshments followed. Des Moines Township met at D M T school with many children performing and 100 plus in attendance. Lincoln Township at the Miller home featured Mrs. H C Shrader speaking on flowers, plus talks by H F Toben and performances by Douglas McMillan and Beulah Jones. About seventy attended. it was Lincoln’s best meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Powhatan
Plover School
F. R. Eggespuehler
Des Moines Township
Des Moines
Lincoln Township
Frank Miller
H. C. Shrader
Rolfe
No Beets This Year Shuts Down Local Plant
The Belmond beet sugar plant will not open this year due to low sugar prices. Growers received notices from manager Farl C. Moore explaining the shutdown, the loss of markets for beets, and the temporary end to weigh station acceptances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmond
Arrow
Farl C. Moore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sorosis Club Gauss
Owen Patterson
Bon Ton Pices
Evev
Rolfe Highs
Apol
Brady, A
B. A. Kerns
Y. M. C. Bridge Club
Hom
Bloy Wood
M. D. Anderson
The
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Kensington
Trinity Luthwan Ladies’ Aid Society
S. S. Simnso
Premiere Bridge
M. W. Webb
Diane Charlton
Mikalek Farm
D. M. T. Woman’s Club
Mason City
Iowa
A. V. Graeber
United States
Helena
Mont
Last Chance Creek
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