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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
4
A car driven by Correy crossed the tracks just south of the depot when a train whistle warned and then struck the front fender turning the car around. No injuries were reported in the incident as Gau Electric Hits and the M & St. L. were involved and headed for home time.
Rolfe residents share weekend visits with Harold in Emmetsburg and family trips to Blue Earth and Fort Dodge. Travelers include Jean and Janice Wiegman returning to Ames and families like the Condons heading to Biloxi for winter. Social events feature a Double Six luncheon at Mrs. Siefkin's and bridge winners Ivys Grant and Gladys Larson.
New boys James and George Stanley join the room as second class begins pre primers. Snow men are being made and a new year calendar starts. Second grade smiles as most return and sixty three percent ace 100 percent in a fifteen minute period. Wanda Rutgers joins Monday. Fifth graders report strong attendance after the holidays.
Chas Bowen, chairman, urges Pocahontas county residents to join the Safety Council with a 50 cent membership. He cites past crashes on county roads and in Rolfe, arguing that coordinated safety efforts could reduce injuries and property damage, noting life is more valuable than a few seconds saved.
The bride is a Rolfe High School graduate with a BA from Iowa State Teachers College and teaching experience in Plover Cedar Falls Rawlins and Ann Arbor. The groom, a KU B.S. and UM M.S., teaches physics in Detroit while pursuing a PhD. They plan Europe research next summer and will reside at 721 S State Ann Arbor. Notable out of town guests included Dr. and Mrs. Roy Campbell Sioux Rapids and others.
Charles and Francis Johnson, brothers, faced interrogation after extortion charges at Pocahontas. Francis accused of uttering a forged $2 Webster City check and to be sent back there on warrant. Charles to be released. The elder Witt farm tale links Johnsons with disruption, threats, and loss of estate from a hired housekeeper Mrs Johnson, wife of Bendixon, amid multiple marriages.
Plover Paragraphs notes visits and travels of Rolfe residents and neighbors. Many townsfolk attend weddings, family gatherings, and New Year events, with updates on spouses, children, and out-of-town relatives. A shift in local schooling and a Keokuk hospital death are mentioned alongside social visits and road trips.
Johnson, son of Ike and Mrs. Johnson of Webster City, has a penitentiary record. In 1934 he was jailed at Webster City after arguing with his father. He escaped twice in 1984 and spent time in Anamosa and Fort Madison before release in 1936. He then returned to Webster City and found work at Witt's farm.
The 4-H western lamb feeding project climax will be the Spencer show and sale on January 14 and 15. Pocahontas county members Gerald Poduska Alvin Vaughn Geo McCahan and Ronald Branigan plan to exhibit. Prizes will be awarded for the top 10 pens and top 10 individuals with auction sales to follow.
The Iowa State Highway Commission has installed marker lights on all snow fighting equipment. Each plow vehicle carries an inverted V beacon with amber and red lights for front and rear visibility. The public is urged to use extreme caution when encountering snow plow operations.
Plover boys led by Wayne Arnold 6 ft 9 in scored 37 points as they beat Gilmore City 69 to 47. Gilmore City girls won 44 to 27 despite two regulars absent from the home squad. Frank Tellier stood in as coach off the town mission. The slick waxed floor did not hinder sharp play.
The Learn a Little Study club met at T. P. Comer’s home Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Clifford Worcester attended an osteopathic meeting in Storm Lake Thursday evening. A 6 o’clock dinner preceded the business session. New Year’s visitors in the area included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Srouse, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kinsley and Imogene, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sroufe and Lois, who stayed with Marvin Sroufe’s family. the Sroufes remained through Sunday. Visitors in the C. R. Henderson home included Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Peden of Jewell. They all went to the W. S. Barrack home at Mallard. Mrs. John Fisher slipped on ice and broke her leg while getting mail and is now at her daughter Mrs. Eugene Stafford’s home. Thomas Wilson holidaying with friends in Bloomington and Illinois. R. E. DuBois and family and Mrs. DuBois Jones visited Harold Breckler in Fort Dodge. Elting DuBois returned to Detroit Sunday, accompanied by his brother Richard as far as Ames and Keith Cassell as far as Iowa City.
A meeting of the will at the Rothwell Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon plans a service with a shower for Mrs Dorothy Buck O Neall. A violin concert by Mr Weisenauer is set for Thursday at 7 45 p m with free admission and a free will offering. The Young People's circle meets Sunday at 7 9 p m and the district meeting is slated for Ottosen Monday Jan 10 at 7 5 lpm.
Church notices announce Epworth League events and morning worship at 10 o clock. The Epworth League at 6 45 p m discusses What We Believe About Jesus Christ and Why with studies on the apostles creed. Wayne Arnold leads the discussion on Christian recreation. Pastor plans January 94 sermon topic.
The district court of Pocahontas County Iowa gives notice that an instrument purporting to be the last will of L G Johnson deceased dated November 22 1934 has been filed and is set for hearing February 3 1988 at Pocahontas Court House at 10 o'clock AM. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the will should be probated and allowed. Katherine Boozell Clerk of the District Court.
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