Laurens Holiday Windows Winners Named in Rolfe Contest
Three Laurens ladies judged holiday displays with first prize going to Businsfarket G est-sime’s Marketery and Hill e’s Tailor Shop. Thompson Brothers took second, Jae rst third, while Mrs Muriel Wilson earned a prize in another group. Judging noted landscape themes and extensive lighting across Rolfe homes and local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
Paul Hakes
Binn
Fred Gilchrist Jr
Businsfarket & G
Sime’s
Markerocery
Wilson
Rolfe
Central States Electric Co
J. R. Rae
C. Wv. Slatkin
A. Sinning
Lauren
Mather Family Hosts 30th New Year Dinner Anniversary
Mrs. Elien Mather hosted 48 relatives and friends at her home on New Year’s Day to honor her birthday. Attendees included multiple Mather and Seaman families from Armstrong, Ottosen, Bradgate, Plover, Bede, and surrounding areas. This marked the 88th consecutive year of her New Year’s Day birthday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elien Mather
Wim, Mather
Armstrong
Lowell Jennings
Ottosen
Severn Arne
Bede
Clyde Kelsey
Roland Hoag
Bradgate
Allen Heathman
Plover
Arle Seaman
Robert Mather
Jean
Arch Mather
Reed Seaman
Margaret Struthers
J.B. Kent
W.ick. Struthers
Frank King
Gee, Ham
Mary Seaman
Mather
Ford Agency to Open in Rolfe Early This Week
George Yahnke of Bloomfield leases space in the Ful ler building to establish a new Ford agency in Rolfe. He plans to exhibit a Ford this Saturday January 5 and expects to open by week’s end. Yahnke has 12 years selling Fords in Bloomfield and invites readers to visit the new showroom. Mrs. Yahnke is sister of Mrs. Fisher of D. M. T.
Buy at Home: Advice for Rolfe Town 1935
A late 1930s style exhortation urges Rolfe town residents to support local businesses and pay taxes. It emphasizes keeping community spirit, remaining pleasant, and promoting local commerce over outsiders. The piece highlights the higher cost of driving long distances and urges buying at home to sustain churches, schools, and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Everbody
Rolfe
Hare
George
Mdo
Pelmer
Slim
Kermit
Andy
Pinky
Beys
Owen Patterson Takes Over Phillips 66 Service Station
Owen K Patterson has purchased stock and leased the Phillips service station at the corner of Garfield and Elm in Rolfe. The station has been managed by Wm Obrecht with Patterson as second man. Patterson, previously an assistant at the Standard Oil station, has not named his second in command yet. He is welcomed back to Rolfe business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen K. Patterson
Phillips
Garfield and
Elm Streets
Rolfe
Wm. Obrecht
Patterson
Standard Oil
Agro
Owen
Black Walnut Otes Add Farm Income in Iowa
Black walnut trees proved valuable on Town farms in 1084 with above average crop quality and quantity. The crop found a ready market at attractive prices though drought-stressed areas produced smaller nuts. The confectionery trade absorbed the production and experts say demand may rise, boosting farm incomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Guy R. Ramsey
Towa State College Extension Forester
Skimmilk Surplus Aids Cows In Self Sufficient Herds
Iowa State College dairyman Mr. Eumsen reports that skimmilk surpluses from reduced hog production can be fed to cows to build a self sufficient dairy economy. He notes a small return per gallon but avoids waste while drought areas face protein feed shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eumsen
Iowa State College Dairyman
Floyd Johnston
Extension Dairyman
Hansen
Advertising Chains Drive Commerce Says Persistent Merchant
A reflective note argues that advertising triggers a cycle of buying selling making earning and work. The piece emphasizes the merchant who advertises maintains the links in this endless chain and voices the view that advertising itself stimulates activity and profit.
New County Board Organized for Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County forms a three-man board of supervisors elected county wide in 1982. New members Shmil A. Rude and O. F. Young join Clarence Jensen and others as the board plans districting in 1936. E. A. Rude chosen chairman. county papers The Record-Democrat The Fonda Times and The Rolfe Arrow named official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Geo. W. Ferguson
Ben Fischer
J.D. Fitzgerald
R. L. Hudek
Mr. Ferguson
Clarence Jensen
Shmil A. Rude
Grant Township
O. F. Young
Cummins Township
E. A. Rude
Young
Jensen
Record-Democrat
Pocahontas
Fonda Times
Rolfe Arrow
Local Pythians to Install New Officers Monday Eve
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias will install officers Monday Jan 4 at 8:00 pm with District Deputy Grand Chancellor James H Wilson presiding. Officers include A G Hille C Chambers Wade FE DeMill W A Spence J H Wilson A G Hille A G Stoufe E J Struthers Leslie Hughes Oscar Peterson Lendit Paulson A R Graham A V Graeber L R Davidson. Afterward a discussion and a crib fest will follow. Members urged to attend prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40
Knights of Pythias
James H. Wilson
A. G. Hille
C. C
Earl Chambers
V. C
Wade FE. DeMill
W. A. Spence
J. H. Wilson
A. G. Stoufe
E. J. Struthers
Leslie Hughes
Oscar Peterson
Lendit Paulson
A. R. Graham
A. V. Graeber
L. R. Davidson
Pythian Charity Ball At Castle Hall Draws Crowd
The Silver Leaf Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias held a well attended charity ball in Castle Hall last Thursday. LeRoy Miller's orchestra provided lively music as dancers enjoyed the evening. All proceeds beyond expenses go to Rev. T S Bassett for distribution to worthy charities. The group backs Bassett as fund administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
LeRoy Miller
T. S. Bassett
Pythians
Bassett
Hay Price Note Spurs Buyer Seller Contact in Iowa
A Rolfe Iowa hay shipment carried a note asking for market price comparison. The Arrowman reports the buyer paid 24 dollars more per ton than the note indicates and seeks to connect the buyer with the seller. The note was written on a blank check and found near Christmas, prompting The Madisonian to help reunite the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Iowa
Ed M. Smith
Madisonian
Smith
1-H Club Boys Make Good Show At Short Course
4-H Club youths from Jocahontas and nearby counties attended Iowa State College Ames for the short course. Hillis Struthers of D M T led as voting delegate. Robert Russell won first in the 10 car corn exhibit with Alvin Vaughn second and Clyde Behrendsen third. Miles Olinger also a winner. The armory hosted livestock displays and about 500 boys judged livestock with notable sheep judging by Pocahontas and D M T youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
Hillis Struthers
Robert Russell
Alvin Vaughn
Clyde Behrendsen
Miles Olinger
Pocahontas
Dairy Industry Week At Iowa State February 11 to 16
Dairy Industry Week for all branches of the dairy industry in Iowa will be held Monday February 11 to Saturday February 16 inclusive on the Iowa State College campus at Ames. A program of lectures discussions and laboratory demonstrations is planned for practical men in the market milk ice cream and creamery industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
County Agent Warns Farmers On Feed Shortage Risks
County Agent C. R. Bowers from Pocahontas warns of rising demand for hay alfalfa soybeans and seed oats as feed needs surge. He notes large shipments south and asks farmers to survey local supplies and avoid overselling while protecting own stock and neighbors. He calls for caution and self checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Bowers
Pocahontas
Arrowman
J. Bowers
Bruce
Trinity Lutherans Hold New Year Watch Party
Trinity Lutheran members gathered at Rev J O Wangberg's home for a New Year Eve Watch Party with group singing, a violin solo by Eugene Simonson, a reading by Reuben Wangberg, a vocal trio by Martha Wangberg Helen Thompson and Mrs Telmer Sime, and remarks by Rev Wangberg before oyster stew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Congregation
J. O. Wangberg
Eugene Simonson
Reuben Wangberg
Martha Wangberg
Helen Thompson
Telmer Sime
Rev. Wangberg
Trinity Lutheran Aid Society
O. G. Ryen
N. G. Ryen
Rolfe Teams Travel to Pocahontas for Tuesday Night Games
Rolfe high school basketball teams the varsity and reserves travel to Pocahontas Tuesday evening to meet the Pocahontas squads. The games are expected to be competitive with a potential rematch in the Win Lakes Conference later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Pocahontas
PUMP OXYGEN EFFORTS LIFT FISH SURVIVAL IN IOWA LAKES
The Iowa Fish and Game Commission pumps oxygen into Silver Lake and Lost Island Lake to prevent fish kills from drought and low water. Oxygen checks are made daily and pumps ready to start if safety margins fall. Several lakes were opened to winter pole and line and dip net fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Fish and Game Commission
Fisheries Division
Silver Lake
Lake Park
Lost Island Lake
Ruthven
Lizard Lake
Rolfe
Rush Lake
Laurens
Medium Lake
Emmetsburg
Ice Harvest Underway by Thompson Bros This New Year
Thompson Bros began their annual ice harvest from the west side lake on New Year’s Day and expect a solid crop stored in sawdust. The ice quality is good and thick enough for lasting storage. The brothers warn against delaying harvest as in past years to avoid losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Bros
Methodist Church Sets Covenant Day Services and Get-Together
Rev T S Bassett invites all members to Covenant Day next Sunday with morning worship at 11 00 and Sunday School at 10 00 Epworth League meets at 7 00 p m A Get-Together is planned Thursday at 7 30 with a program by the Young Women's Club and Circle No 1 serving lunch District Superintendent Dr Herbert Clegg will be special guest Epworth League Sub-District social is set for Hum boldt next Monday Jan 7 at 7 80 p m Inform Miss Eleanor Junkman or the pastor of plans to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Young Women’s Club
Circle No. 1
Herbert Clegg
Epworth League
Humboldt
Eleanor Junkman
Miss Judith Wangberg Visits Parents in Local Home
Miss Judith Wangberg RN came from Minneapolis for a short visit with her parents Rev and Mrs J Wangberg in their hometown residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Wangberg
R. N
Minneapolis
Rev
J. Wangberg
Women urge change in Iowa liquor law pledge drive
Key women from county committees were named by the Citizenship Committee of Mothers and Daughters of Iowa to promote a pledge drive opposing liquor stores in communities where voters oppose them. The effort runs statewide before the 46th General Assembly opens January 14. Committees in Rolfe Gilmore City and Laurens will collect pledges to present to county legislators in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Federated Clubs
46Th General Assembly
Ans
Hl. I. Olerich
Rolfe
W. Br. Campbell
Gilmore City
Pred K. Hawley
Laurens
Des Moines
Farm and Home Exposition Heads for Iowa Farm Bureau Meet
Plans near completion for the eighth annual Farm and Home Exposition as part of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation state convention. The Shrine Temple in Des Moines hosts January 16 through 18 with 60 booths. Educational exhibits from ISU, extension service, health, agriculture and more. commercial displays include implements and food products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Shrine Temple
Des Moines
Frank D. Paine
Iowa State College
Ames
Paine
Farm Bureau
Service Department
Insurance Department
Iowa
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev H A Sinning Pastor
Morning Worship at ten, Sunday School at eleven ten, Junior Endeavor at three, Christian Endeavor at seven. Communion service at ten with a meditation by the pastor. Session to meet before service. Endeavor Society plans at the Wiegman home. Young people invited to three month study Follow the Gleam. Watch Party enjoyed Monday evening at the church social rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
H. C. Wiegman
Trinepy Lutheran Church Schedule and New Year Renovations
Sunday school and Bible classes will be the only services next Sunday. Pastor J O Wangberg invites all to humble themselves in prayer as D L Moody’s words guide the appeal to God in Heaven. Riches Cafe fixtures being refinished by decorator B Frank Showers as a New Year makeover begins. Several young people attended the Armory New Year’s dance in Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Moody
Riches
B. Frank Showers
Armory
Fort Dodge
Annual Farm and Home Week at Ames Feb 1 to 9
Iowa State College hosts its 35th Farm and Home Week in Ames from February 4 to 9 for farmers and homemakers statewide. Sessions cover agriculture and home economics with speakers including C. V. Gregory of The Prairie Farmer and W. J. Myers of the Farm Credit Administration. The program features soil and water conservation, credit discussions, and awards for long time attendees, plus a banquet with Dr. R. M. Hughes as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
C. V. Gregory
Chicago
The
Prairie Farmer
W. J. Myers
Washington
D.C
Farm Credit Administration
H. H. Bennett
United States Department of Interior
Washington, D. C
Womn
R. M. Hughes
Town State College
Census of unemployed urged by legislators
Washington delegates urge a census of the unemployed to measure the scale of joblessness. Estimates range from 7 to 11 million, with proposals to also identify employable individuals and permanents dependents. The plan could cost millions but would create work for thousands of white collar workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Rolfe Local News Highlights Community Activity
New Year visits marked by gatherings at multiple homes as residents welcomed 1950. Florence Foley of West Bend, G B Shriner and A C Thomas hosted guests. George Heald returned to Ames State College after holidays. Local clubs like the Y M C Bridge Club and American Legion Auxiliary planned meetings. Perry Caplin, longtime West Bend druggist, died of heart disease. Several families attended silver wedding, and quilting groups met for an all day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Foley
West Bend
Shriner
A.C. Thomas
Harriss J. Thomas
George Heald
Town State College
Ames
Y. M. C. Bridge Club
G. N. Jeffries
Jan
Orville Klinge
Des Moines
Mr. Klinge
G. S. Shriner
N. H. Clarke
Clarke
Fleming
Mikenberry
Anna Miller
O. J. Mentzer
Dubuque
Locust St
Town
Arthur van de Steeg
Orange City
C. L. Gunderson
Perry Caplin
L. A. Hansen
Rosemary Waylor
Mr. Hansen
P. J. Hansen
Jackson
Minn
Homer Bean
Baby
Zearing
Beam
Muriel Wilson
Wilson Home
American Legion Auxiliary
Clarence Calligan
C. W. Watts
Louis Paulsen
Needle and Thread Club
J. Struthers
Floyd Struthers
J. H. Clarke
Alto
Texas
Eugene
Mrs. Clarke
Robert Bruce
L C. Smith
Roger Bruce
Ft. Dodge
Keming
A.S. Vance
The
Laurena Sun
Rochester
Vance
J. H. Hovenden
Pocahontas County Press
A. R. Gaskell
Rolfe
Wraywood Place
Fort Dodge
W. L. MelIntire
Otto Christensen
Gladys Laurson
Maybelle
Inga Ryven
Allie Grant
Frank Wheeler
Alfred
Gaylord Ryen
Loraine Dawson
Mary Short
M. J. McCreary
W. L. McIntire
Maybelle Ryen
Gladys Larson
Early January February hatchings boost poultry profits, says expert
Iowa State College poultry head ER Henderson notes pullets hatched in January and February reach peak egg production during high price periods. Early hatchings may reduce death loss and parasite risk, with coccidiosis less of a threat after 12 weeks and tapeworms limited by housefly transmission timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. W. Henderson
Iowa State College Poultry Head
Henderson
Prof. Henderson
Rolfe Community News Highlights New Year Socials
Local visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Hansen and Cleo in Fort Dodge. Health updates show Geo Hauek improving after heart trouble. Snow recedes amid January thaw as residents attend New Year gatherings in Rolfe and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hansen
Cleo
Fort Dodge
Luther ‘Thompson
Geo. O. Hauek
George A. Speer
Cresswell Klinge
Havelock
Shriner
Mroo
G. Hunter
Mary Jane
A. B. Symes
Storm Lake New Yorr
A. O. Peterson
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AY Windows
Mather Clan
NEW Ford Agency
D. M. I. Farmers Union
K. of P
Bon Ton Bridge Club
U. Cook
Y. M. C. Bridge Ub
D. M. T. Sman
Trinity Luthyan Aid Society
Tday
Mister
Owen Patterson
Pythian
Iowa State
Trinity Lutherans
R. H. &. Cagers
ICE Harvest EN Progress
Methodist Episcopal Church
Junior Windeavor
Christian Endeavor
Trinepy Lutheran Church
J.O. Wangberg
Luther League
J. W. Heald
Marian
Mildred
W. W. Heald
W. A. Turley
O. J. Cruickshank
John Junkman
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