Local Rolfe Notes Report Socials Travel and Frigid Roads
Rolfe community updates include club meetings at Fisher and Bruce homes with potluck dinners and social hours. Residents attend events in Des Moines Sioux City and Des Moines while families visit relatives and face a fierce blizzard and a ditch incident on the Rolfe to Havelock road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Shimon
Albert City
M. P. Hancher
V. M. Gaskins
Sioux City
E. A. Messinger
Otto Christensen
William Christensen
Faith Chapman
Sioux Falls
S. D
Rolfe
Havelock
4-H Club calves praised for feeding in Pocahontas county
Eldon Ham of Des Moines township leads the best fed 4-H Club calves, doubling in weight from about 315 pounds Oct 1 to over 600 pounds now. An inspection of 40 baby beeves by a delegation from the Iowa Beef Producers' Association and other officials discussed a one day beef show and renewed interest in 4-H fairs as premiums lag. Senator A J Shaw plans a Friday courthouse gathering to discuss income and sales tax changes aimed at reducing home taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Ham
Chas
Ham
Des Moines Township
Pocahontas County
Eldon
Carl Oldsen
Iuwa Beef Producers’ Association
Chas, Robinson
Sioux City Stock Yards
Earl Ives
Jas
K. DeWolf
Rolfe
C. R. Bowers
Richard Hosier
Jd. QC. Hosier
Garfield Township
Flereford
Byron Larson
Herbert Ramsay
Forrest
Rollin Ives
Everett White
Iris Struthers
Eugene
Fivelyn Nicols
Robert Jolliffe
Wilson
Robert Bolen
Emmett Ryoh
Roger
Thomas
Allen Ives
Alvin
Louise
Doris Vaughn
Pocahontas
Jas. FE
A. J. Shaw
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Jensen
Young
Rude
O. F. Young
Swan Lake
Cummins
Washington
Marshall
Sherman
Dover
Clarence Jensen
Powhatan
Des Moines
Lake
Garfield
Roosevelt
E. A. Rude
Cedar
Bellville
Lizard
Lincoln
Grant
Center
Mannner
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings 1935 Actions
Pocahontas county board designates Commercial State Bank and Pocahontas State Bank as depositories with bounds of 10000 dollars for specified officers. It also approves committee assignments, adjourns, and handles county treasurer matters including tax remission for Jessie Terry and tax settlement with J F Carlson.
For Sale Classifieds Buick Western Ewes and Hay
Rolfe ad listings include western ewes bred by J B Wilcox with prices on clover and alfalfa per bushel plus other bargains. Postcard circulars and samples available from Hall Roberts Son of Postville Iowa. Also ads for chicken houses alfalfa hay and paper hanging services by D E Young and Reed Seaman. Insurance offering farm property coverage from Ernest Luth Rolfe and more. For rag buyers Arrow office pays 5e per pound for clean buttonless hooksless rags.
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Postcard
Hall Roberts’ Son
Postville
Settlement and tax actions in Pocahontas county Iowa
The Pocahontas county court orders settlements and tax compromises for 1935 including a $7,464.07 principal settlement involving A V Perigal. a deed of undivided half interest in Section 20 Township 93 Range 30 Humboldt County. March 6 1935 hearing in Pocahontas court. Alvin Engh tax compromise of 287.11. county funds claims to various officials and vendors with listed amounts. continued in The Arrow next week.
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Igsory
A. V. Perigal
Range 30
Humboldt County
Iowa
Pocahontas
Alvin Engh
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas County
Notice of receivership settlements at Pocahontas court
In Pocahontas County district court Iowa D W Bates receiver of State Savings Bank Rolfe Iowa seeks approval of settlements with B C Rudolfson and Detla Rudolfson for 24747 03 debt reduced to 2500 and with A V Perigal C White Lulu White Julius White for 2000 plus with G D Struthers Natalie Struthers for 145857 50 plus mortgage liens and chattel security hearing set March 6 1935 at Pocahontas Court House and orders to complete settlements unless objections are filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Pocahontas County
D. W. Bates
State of Iowa
State Savings Bank
Rolfe
Pocahonta
State of
Towa
Relfe, Towa
Relfe
TD. W. Bates
G. D. Struthers
Natalie Struthers
Court House
Pocahontas
Settlement Approved In Receiver's Bank Case Notice
A court fixed February 6 to consider accepting a settlement that pays 1125.00 and assigns a deposit claim of Elizabeth Bendixon against the receivership for 965.47, settling indebtedness from EK. N. Bendixen deceased and EK. QO. Bendixen. The claim totals 5717.49 principal and about 1740.00 interest and 25 percent dividends have been paid. The community news highlights local visits, sales, and moves in the Havelock area around early 1935.
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State Savings Bank
Rolfe
Iowa
District Court of
Pocahontas County
D. W. Bates
Pocahontas
State of
Weekend visitors and moves fill local homes
Correction notes DeWayne Henderson visiting from Des Moines with the A. J. Shaw family. several families plan moves into vacated homes including Dr. Poundstone and the Meurer family. The Plover boys basketball team played Swea City. a township corn hog board elected Henderson chair with ONeal and Wilson as members. Mrs. Rothwell ill, plans Rochester visit. storm postponed travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWayne Henderson
Des Moines
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
Romeo Johnson
Shaver
Poundstone
Paul Kerns
Jimmie Cruickshank
Curlew
Heling
Rolland Cruickshank
Wm. Goodchild
H. O. Beneke
C. KE. Miller
I. M. McKim
Iowa
J. M. Bush
Squire Heathman
Newell
Earl Grove
Bradgate
N. J. Meurer
John Henderson
Arnold
Plover
Swea City
Bernice Hansen
Fort Dodge
W. E. Langfitt
C. E. Kauffman
Madeline Snook
Mallard
George Ande
Henry Hoffert
Earl Kerns
Kerns
Arthur Ferden
Ted Clark
Clarks
Rodman
Archie Layton
Evelyn Behrends
Joe Reiter
Lida DeWolf
Pearl Hudson
Reiter
Currie
Minn
W. FH. Henderson
W. RK
Harold O'Neal
W. L. Wilson
George L. Pirie Jr
Walter Rothwell
Rochester
Rothwell
Decham Declamatory Contest Struggles With Poor Attendance
The first round of the State Declamatory Contest took place in the Hover school auditorium on Monday with about 20 attendees and a dozen contestants. Rolfe won first in oratorical and Numerous classes, while Plover contestants took first in dramatic and second in oratorical. The writer missed much of the event and laments the low turnout from schools and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hover
Rolfe
Farewell Surprise For Langfitts In Plover Community
W J Langfitt family hosts a farewell surprise party at their home Monday as they prepare to move to Indianola. Friends presented a floor lamp to the Langfitts as a token of affection and memories of the Plover community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ji. Langfitt
Langfitts
Indianola
Plover
Washington Supper Great Success at Presbyterian Church
The Washingtons Birthday Supper, an annual event served by church men, was a great success with well organized volunteers. They earned about £40.00 clear, each man assigned a specific task in serving and cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Pringle to Manage Community Service Station in Florida
Pringle will take over the management of the Community Service service station March 1 with Raymond Dixon as assistant. Mr Pringle has had charge of the Standard Oil service station in Plover for several years. His successor with the Standard people had not been appointed at this writing Tuesday, though several people are dicker ing for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fla. Pringle
Mar. 1
Raymond Dixon
Pringle
Standard Oil
Plover
Standard
Altho
Special Meetings At Plover Church Draw Growing Attendance
The byterian church held daily special meetings from Feb 10 through last week except Saturday. Rev J J Elrod preached plain and forceful messages about Bible truths. Rev Walter Rothwell led song services with Mrs Edward Lehnus at the piano and several families were visited by the ministers. A stray dog at rate even reacted to the preachers and a chicken was chased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Rothwell
Out of Town Guests Attend Plover Washingtons Birthday Supper
A large group of visitors from Rolfe Mallard Spencer Curlew Fort Dodge and Pocahontas joined locals in Plover Friday evening last week for the Washingtons Birthday supper hosted by the Presbyterian church menfolks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Everson
Clara Everson
Minnie Jarvis
D. E. Young and Son
Rassell
Rolfe
George Steinbron
Mallard
G. D. Henderson
Spencer
Wessenauer
Curlew
H. K. Larson
Fort Dodge
A. L. Schultz
Ed Wiegman
John F. Carlson
George Pattee
W. C. Ralston
Otto Alberts
Chas. Pattee
Pocahontas
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Local Cagers Snap Out of It in Curlew Games
Local boys and girls basketball teams traveled to Curlew Saturday evening. The Plover boys ended a slump with a narrow win, while the girls, steady for the sectional tourney, also posted a close victory. Both teams regained form with two thin-margin wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curlew
Plover
Surprise For Bryant Dammanns At Neighbor Party
Neighbors northwest of town held a surprise party Friday at Mrs. Clara Bryant’s home honoring the Bryant and Dammann families as they move to Emmetsburg. Mrs. Bryant has long lived on the farm and will be missed. Mrs. Dammann spent most of her life there except while at college and teaching. They will remain within reach of the old community and friends will be glad to see them often.
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Editheve
Havelock
Helen Grove
Edward Lehnus
Oo. EB. S
George D. Henderson
Spencer
L. Horsman
Mallard
Phyllis Dougan
Dorothy Sanders
Plover
Miss Young
Iowa City
Third Ward
John Fisher
Emmetsburg
Wm. McKim
Arrow
S. T. Grove
Ida Forney
L. B. Buck
Buck
Des Moines Township
Do. M. T
Robert Roy
Henry Joens
BR. E. Houck
Louie Simonson
Frank Pearce
Newell
J. W. Ferguson
N. J. Meurer
B. E. Poundstone
Harold V. Bartz
W. H. Buchanan
C. H. Albaugh
W. W. Bruner
B. B. Frye
Beekman
Cylinder
C. R. Henderson
C. F. Miller
C. E. Miller
L. J. Garlock
Violet Donaldson
Kuckenbecker
A. ©. Garlock
Fort Dodge
Enge
J. H. Horsman
Maronic Study Club
West Bend
Pocahontas
Div
Clark
Bradgate
Poundstone
Washington
FL B. Dixon
Raymond
Phursdiy
Ernest Hubbell
G. D
Wood
Langfitt
I. V. Layton
Indianola
Maina Tisher
Weat Bend
Claude Miller
H.W. Lampe
Albert City
Meadorter
Seles
Roger Hess
Lucile Fisher
Don
Snyder
Ray Kirby
Paul Tyler
Harvey Nielsen
Fay Wax
Simon Langlitt
Paul Kerns
Prank Fisher
LaVon Langfitt
Vivian Pringle
Lester Thorson
Dean Stowell
Herbert Law
Madeline Sunjet
Hf, Knapp
Clara Bryant
Bryant
Dammann
Pleasant Ridge Club Holds All Day Session at Mrs Horsman Home
Pleasant Ridge Club met at Mrs Glenn Horsman home last Thursday for an all day gathering with a potluck lunch. Mrs T R Jones presented a Home Project lesson on Foundation Garment. Many patterns were cut for slips and other undergarments. Afternoon quilting session followed. Fifteen ladies attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge
Glenn Horsman
Girls Sectional Tournament Set for Plover This Weekend
The Girls Sectional Basketball Tournament runs in Plover this weekend with Thursday games at 6 30 pm including gate West Bend vs the opener. Also Gilmore City V5 Plover D M T vs Providence Township 8 Havelock vs Mallard. Friday games start 7 30 pm and finals and consolation are Saturday at eight. Look for schedule and prices in last week's Arrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
West Bend
Gilmore City
Providence Township
Havelock
Mallard
Blizzard Hits Iowa Slow Roads Snow Mess on Highways
A real blizzard swept Sunday morning across Iowa delaying spring hopes. Temperatures plummeted to near zero within hours as snow and wind closed highways for hours, leaving a messy travel scene.
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Coout Os
Iowa
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Rolfe Local News
Commercial State Bank of
Pocahontas State Bank
Roy A. Johnson
Supervisors
J. F. Carlson
Iowa State
EK. A. Rude
J. W. Berry
District Court
Jeanette Berry
Meinert Doyen
Ben Doyen
Willey Doe
McKinley Doe
J. I. Carlson
George L. Lehnus
Louis M. Wilson
John Christoffer
Lake Township
C. D. Wenell
Marshall Township
George B. Reiff
Dover Township
G. KF. Peters
Sherman Township
Victor J. Shimon
Lloyd G. Long
Cedar Township
Peter Johnson
Clinton Township
J. A. Hanson
Earl L. Chambers
Iowa State Highway Commission
Jessie Terry
Deam
Western Ewes
J. B. Wilcox
Ed Weiland
Reed Seaman
D. E. Young
Simmons
Wm. Fisher
Arrow Office
The
Clarence Eppelsheimer
S. L. McIntire
P. M
C. W. Gilchrist
Board of Prisoners
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Ik. L. Freeman
Ce. A. Rude
A. C. Shaw
Legal Services
Joyce Insurance Co
D.W. Bates
LuVon Langutt
Decham
Plover Stockyards
EY Miller
Thos. R. Jones
Bryant-Dammanns
Pleasant Ridge Club
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