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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
1
Plover community reports DES Moines moves for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wegele and local church Lenten services. Obituary noted for Andy Blomberg. state sectional basketball tournament set with Class A and B teams. Multiple visits, sales, and farm notices. anticipation of upcoming moves to Havelock and Des Moines. county caucus and township officer nominations listed.
Andrew Oscar Blomberg born March 9 1888 at Boxholm Iowa died February 18 1928 at his home in Plover Iowa at about forty years He was a son of C A Blomberg early Dayton Iowa pioneers He married Olive Freed of Fort Dodge in 1911 and they had one son Oliver The family lived in Fort Dodge Gilmore City before moving to Plover to operate a barber shop and pool hall His death occurred after a day of work and an evening trip to the Broadwell Market and restaurant Heart failure is noted as the cause with the community expressing sympathy The funeral was held in Rolfe and Dayton burial followed He is survived by siblings including Dr Reuben Blomberg and others plus his wife and son
160 acre farm for sale between Ortonville and Graceville near Berry and Clinton one half mile from school house. No buildings except a bachelor shack. Former buyers paid 105 per acre. There is a $7000 federal loan at 7 percent, 32 year term started 27 years ago with 6 percent interest and 1 percent on principal until paid. Crops were splendid harvest season. a good investment or a farm home. Address Plover Iowa correspondent Mrs J H Pollock Plover Iowa.
The Presbyterian men hosted a Washingtons Birthday supper with each man assigned a specific kitchen role. The detailed committees covered potato, meat and gravy, salad, lima bean, pie, coffee, condiments, decorations, dishwashing, cashiers, waiters, publicity, and reception. Also noted is the upcoming basketball game between Graettinger High and the locals on Plover floor before the sectional tournament.
The Prayer Methodist Episcopal Church under Rev C J Mekkelson posts Sunday School Bible Class at 10:00 a.m Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m Epworth League at 6:30 p.m Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m The morning sermon theme is Disappointment and the evening topic is Gossip Choir rehearsal is at the parsonage The note thanks contributors from the School Neighbors and community members.
Church notices outline Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Service 11:00 a m Christian Endeavor 6:30 p m Evening Worship 7:30 p m with choir and orchestra rehearsal Wednesday after men’s supper All welcome. Local quotes remark on gossip and winter’s end with light humor.
Notice is given that Margaretta Yatter has been appointed and qualified as executrix of Jacob Yatter, deceased, in Pocahontas County Iowa. All debts owed to the estate must be paid to the executrix, and all claims against the estate must be presented as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated February 21, 1928.
In District Court 8 Pocahontas county the estate of Esta R. S. Mather deceased appoints executors Ellen W. Mather and Robert B. Mather who have qualified as executors. All persons indebted to the estate must pay promptly and those holding claims must present them as required by law, dated 21st day of Feld A.D. 1928.
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