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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
5
The Arrowman reports renewed blizzard conditions in northwestern Iowa, isolating towns as three inches of fresh snow and rising winds hit. Railways halted, coal shortages loom again with limited deliveries and a pushed recovery timeline.
A string of upcoming meetings listed include Presbyterian Missionary Society at the Manse on Feb 28, M E Missionary Society hosted by Mrs. Emma Lighter, Garfield Go Getters on Feb 29, Nain Lutheran Ladies' Aid on Mar 2, Chapter FA PIO with Mrs. W. R. Rogers on Mar 3, Sorosis Club lunch at Mrs. B. A. Peterson on Mar 5, Silver Leaf Lodge No 40 installation on Mar 2, Presbyterian Excelsior Society all‑day at the Manse on Mar 4, Rolfe Woman's Club on Mar 6, and Tuesday Club on Mar 10 with luncheon.
The message explains February fell short for subscribers due to heavy cold and a blockade, noting advertiseing loss and urging prompt payment. It clarifies the date code system on papers and asks in arrears subscribers to renew to avoid disconnections and help meet next month’s taxes.
Three postponed basketball games on Rolfe court in ten days feature Terris teams and nearby rivals. Plover’s fast squads clash Tuesday March 3, Laurens visits Friday March 6 as Rolfe pursues Twin Lakes Conference title. All games start 7:40 p.m. with standard admission.
A severe Wednesday storm peaks around 8 p.m. with 60 mph winds and plummeting temperatures near minus 60. Neighbors rescue a baby birth at Lind farm as cars and teams struggle through drifts. A collision near No. 44 injures vehicles. two businessmen endure being marooned in Plover until roads reopen.
Republicans of Pocahontas county selected a double delegation for the state convention to be held in Des Moines February 28. The vote featured F. C. Gilchrist Jr and 15 others. resolutions urged thrift over debt and support for farm relief and local self government. Joyce Saxby and Raymon Greenland of Gilmore City were treated at Lutheran Hospital after a car crash near Fort Dodge, with injuries including a head wound for Saxby.
Community members urged to gather spring cleaning items for the rummage sale to be held in the public library room on March 3 and March 5. Volunteers Mrs. W. S. Butler and Mrs. C. L. Gunderson accept contributions on or before March 3.
Pocahontas county Democrats will hold their county convention in the courthouse at Pocahontas on Saturday March 14 at 2:00 p m to select delegates to the state convention in Des Moines April 3 The state convention will elect delegates to the national convention in Philadelphia June 23 Delegations will be apportioned by township caucuses held by March 7 with totals by locality totaling 119 delegates including Bellville Cedar Center Clinton Colfax Cummins Des Moines Dover Garfield Grant Lake Lincoln Lizard Marshall Powhatan Roosevelt Sherman Swan Lake and Washington counties
The Rolfe Promotion Club met in the Central States show room at noon. Luncheon by Presbyterian ladies featured mashed potatoes and brown gravy, green beans, Swiss steak, bread and butter, date delight and coffee. Treasurer Gunderson reported 182.85 on hand. Jim Wilson of Standard Service to collect in March. Next meeting to hear a former lady mayor talk on poets and kings.
L. M. McDonald leaves Rolfe after about ten years with Central States Electric to head the Jewell territory. He will supervise three nearby towns served from the Jewell sub station and brings training from J. C. Damborg. Known as Monk, he is respected for steady, square dealing and wide friendships among Rolfe residents.
The Nelson family moves into the Mike Shimon residence near Nain Lutheran church. An advertisement by Andy Eikenberry this week features a lengthy list of seasonable bargains for careful buyers. Read Andy's ad first, then The Arrow's ad on Page Four for how it's done.
Mrs. Francis Siddal, 26, of Laurens died instantly when the oil truck she drove was struck at a rail crossing by an eastbound C. N. W. train near Marathon. Her husband, about the same age, was seriously injured. He was cut and bruised. both were pulled from the wreckage and taken to Laurens for treatment. The incident occurred Saturday evening around eight o'clock as the train, two hours late, collided with the truck being used to bring gas to a snow plow. Mrs. Siddal leaves a son, Dean, and a daughter, Bonnie. The second portion discusses rural electrification plans for Pocahontas County and REA funding options for farmers seeking electric service.
The Pocahontas county corn hog program moves toward final payments for contract signers. Iowa Extension Service director Bliss confirms authorization from AAA and the Federal Extension Service to continue the 1984 program. Livert Tussing chairs the committee as they file compliance papers for AAA obligations, with papers to Des Moines and then Washington.
Pocahontas county 4-H Club girls compete in memory book contest aiming for a trip to Washington DC. Books due March 15. county prelims May 25. county winner to state by April 16. state top two advance to National 4-H Club Camp June 18 23.
Judge John H. Boles of Glasgow Kentucky died at home after a long illness at age 74. He served as deputy sheriff, farmed locally for 20 years, ran a Glasgow business, and then served 12 years as city judge before retiring six years ago. He was mourned by three nephews and remembered as fearless, honest, and respected in Barren County.
The L. T. Lundy farm sale, moved from Feb 18 due to blocked roads, will be held on Mar 3 at the Messinger farm west of Rolfe’s bank corner. A full property list, including horses, cattle and farm machinery, appears in this issue. Simonson Sale moves to Mar 10 east of Plover. listed offerings to be published next week.
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