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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1935
Page
5
The Arrow begins a series on local history of northeast county corners written by Frank L. MacVey. He recalls Old Rolfe and the late sixties with strong memory and credibility. The kindly articles aim to record facts as told by old-timers for future generations to enjoy. Start with the first article in this issue.
Garfield township teachers held their fourth meeting at Marie Hosier's home with all members present. They discussed wages, remarks, and singing in unison using a field No. 3 vietrola for timing while the Fuller choir list was used for songs. Refreshments were served at the end.
On Monday February 22 Rutland hosted the state declamatory contest preliminaries. Humboldt, Imore and Rutland entered with debaters and actors. Winners: Oratorical John Watson Humboldt. Robert Obrecht Humboldt second. Dramatic Janice Wiegman life second Ardith Reasoner Humboldt. Mary Hinterious first Mable Clemons second Isabel VanAlstine Gilmore City. Music numbers accompanied proceedings. Sub district contest scheduled for the week of March 12 with location TBA.
The annual inter-church tutite for religious workers will convene at the First Church in Algona on Wednesday April 8 with a 4 a.m. start. Miss Gene edo Harris and G. Herbrecht of Des Moines and Rev Tom Foglesong of Muscatine lead the program focusing on Christ in life and building leadership through character. A district notice from Rolfe Iowa announces a meeting of the Endepeny district with sessions at the school building from Monday March 8, 1937, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Officers to be elected include two three-year directors and no treasurer for two years. Secretary Brinkman notes the event.
A reader notice lists upcoming gatherings from March 1 to March 19 including Bon Ton at Mrs. Conk home on Monday March 1 and various meetings such as Sorosis with fits at Hauck on Thursday March 4, Needle and Mead club with Mrs. Rich-4 Buck on Friday March 5, and multiple club meetings with hosts like Mrs. Henry Jones and Mrs. W. P. Wheeler.
The Missionary society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. L. A. Thomsen's home. Officers elected for the coming year include President H. A. Sinning and vice president J. P. Grants.
The University Bulletin lists three top nominations for the Iowa State University Alumni association from Rolfe. Clyde B. Charlton, now a Des Moines attorney, heads the presidential slate. Virgil Hancker, a Rhodes scholar now with Pope & Ballard in Chicago, is named for vice president. Gordon Siefkin, also a Rhodes scholar, is chosen as one regional director, currently researching economics at Princeton.
Winter brought a severe blizzard with winds and heavy drifting. The west edge saw little new snow while the east from six to twelve inches fell, blocking main roads though they were eventually opened. Temperatures hovered around zero as residents hoped for an end to the storm.
Gasoline overflow from a storage tank at Mallard drained into sewers and caused a Monday explosion that blew the James Gillman home from its foundation. The Gillman family escaped serious injury after fumes filled their basement. other area odors and gas reports followed. Mayor Hartsoek ordered nearby families to extinguish fires and vent doors to allow fumes to escape while workers pump air at a filling station. No further explosions reported since Monday night.
Rolfe high’s strong basketball squad beat the North Iowa Huskies 21st win of the season at Rolfe gym. Cornwell sat out first half recovering from pneumonia, Rickard wore taped ear from injury. Terrils led early 9 7 but Rolfe closed strong, Rudyson fouled out after 19 points, Hansen added 9, Cornwell 6 in second half.
The Rural Electrification Administration announces loans to Central Electric Federated Cooperative Association of Pocahontas for a generating plant in Pocahontas County. The plant will supply wholesale energy to surrounding distributing cooperatives and Buena Vista County has been added to the service area. A second loan to Pocahontas County Rural Electric Cooperative covers 68 miles of distribution lines in Pocahontas and Buena Vista counties.
The Garfield Go-Getters 4-H club met at Mrs. Arlo Ives home on Feb 20 despite drifted roads. Arlo Ives and Allen Ives led a sleigh ride to the corner for the meeting. Activities included a honey-nut bread lesson, an illustrated talk on Winter Feeding of Birds, a listening-music hour, and a folk game. Eight girls and Mrs. Hicks traveled home with snow gear after the session. The group thanked Arlo and Allen Ives for transport.
A Morningside College banquet at the Methodist church attracted 100 attendees with college officials and alumni hosting a night of remarks and music. Speakers highlighted education, home and family courses, and Christian ideals amid regional ties to Sioux City and Praising Morningside College.
Frances M. Perigal president of the American Legion Auxiliary expresses gratitude for the community’s flood relief response. Used and new clothing bedding and shoes valued at 150 were shipped to St. Louis last week. The Woman's club donated a large clothing box and the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society provided four quilts and other donations.
A meeting to organize and improve women’s programs in Poeshontas county was held Feb 18 in the county courthouse assembly room. Mrs N May Larson led plans for achievement day with updates to scoring and township exhibits. The event featured Mrs Hicks and representatives from Garfield township among others.
The Asbury Bible class presents The Color Line a present day China themed one act play Sunday night Feb 28 at 8 o clock at the Methodist church. Cast includes Dr. Lawson Lo Conrad Majorowies Fu Chan Wesley Lehnius Barbara McKean Mrs Earl Chambers Stanley Preston George Lehnius Wanda Williams Mrs N J Bixler and more with special music by local artists. Ushers are named and makeup is led by Mrs Wesley Lehnius. Public invited to attend this missionary presentation.
A state board representative will visit Pocahontas Rolfe Gilmore City and Laurens to explain the net income tax. Reports are due in Des Moines by April 1. Filing thresholds apply to single, married, and partnership filers. The Rolle Presbyterian church youth group hosted a monthly party with dinner games and a postponed sleigh ride.
The writer recalls the once lively town of Rolfe near Pocahontas Iowa. He describes the courthouse hill, Bruce and Mekwen store and power shed, the Bass hotel and Jog cabin tavern, the first post office, and early settlers. He recalls river timber, prairie vistas, and community bonds formed there.
A fragment describes birds developing unusual moist venting and a soft abdomen, signaling a notable change in physical traits. The text implies a trend or observation without clear species or cause. Further detail from the source would clarify the species involved and location.
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