Community Club Calendar and Local Meetings
A dense list of community events and meetings for Rolfe including farm stock talks, church society sessions, bridge gatherings, legion and youth group meetings, and school activities scheduled January 10 to 18. Notable items include stock feeding talks, Mound Aid Society, Epworth League rally, Farmers Union, and a boys and girls clubs meet at Ford Rolfe with plans for calves and dairy cattle projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werian Missionary Society
A. R. Thornton
B.C. Rudolfson
C. W
Maytag Washing Machines Boost Local Sales in 1928
In 1928 Robert G as local representative sold washing machines through his salesmen reaching 127 homes in the area effectively reducing the drudgery of housework. Hunter covers a large territory with potential expansion into small towns. The effort shows strong territory development and sales reach for Maytag products. Maude Boos relocated from Texas and now oversees Bass in Tulsa while the proprietor takes an extended vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. i
Hunter
Fen
Maytag
Maude Boos
Texas
Bass
Tulsa
Okla
Christmas Seal Sale Held By Woman's Club Proceeds Total $87.79
The Woman's Club Public Welfare Department completed the sale on Jan 5 with proceeds of 87.79 turned over to county chairwoman Mrs. C. W. Bush of Pocahontas. Sixth graders led by Eleanor Field won Van Ruysdale's Landscape by the Mill. Top sellers were Janice Wiegman, Faye Fisher, Yvonne Graham, Helen Kennedy. Five-dollar Health Bonds sold to Charlton & Bowen, Pythian Sisters, Order of Eastern Star, State Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
C. W. Bush
Pocahontas
van Ruysdale
Janice Wiegman
Faye Fisher
Eleanor Field
Bruce
The
Arrow
Rolfe Golf Club to Hold Annual Meeting January 15
The Rolfe Golf Club will convene at McIntire's Funeral Home on Tuesday evening January 15 at eight o'clock. Three directors will be elected for three years. Members are urged to attend as interest has waned and measures to boost support for golf and City Park are discussed. The annual fee is ten dollars per member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Golf Club
MclIntire
Rolfe
Theobald
Humboldt
Weather and Cold Snap Report Across Iowa and Arizona
The article notes a severe early blizzard and a 65 degree temperature swing within 36 hours across Des Moines, Iowa with 20 below zero readings and later 45 above. It mentions Pocahontas and Tucson correspondence, a subsiding flu, and a whimsical nod to communications with the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janssens
Tucson
Ariz
The
Register
Des Moines
Pocahontas
Iowa
County clubs offer poster prizes to youths in Pocahontas County
Two cash prize sets of 8.00 2.00 and 1.00 dollars are offered for the best anti cigarette and anti alcohol child welfare posters by fifth to eighth graders in Pocahontas County. Posters must be 14 by 22 inches and submitted to a designated local collector by March 15. Town and rural pupils’ posters will be judged separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Federation of Women's Clubs
Pocahontas County
Rolfe Leads This Year In Community Bball Clash
Rolfe defeated D M T at Rolfe school gym in a close second team game 19 to 11 while the first string led 46 to 5. standout players included Wilkinson and Hix for Rolfe with Calligan replacing him. D M T faced losses from Thorson and Winter and is rebuilding. The Arrowlet will publish more next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Boles
Howland
Thorson
Wilkinson
Hix
Young Calligan
Carroll
Calligan
Wilson
All Day Home Management Meeting Elects New Chairman
An all day Home Management session led by Mrs. John Madsen and Miss Louise Ryen gathered eighteen women at Mrs. I. F. Wisher home on Jan 4. The group reviewed time use and large quantity meal planning with talks on 4-H work and living on a 24 hour day. Mrs. Clarence Jensen was reelected chairman. The next all day meeting is Jan 31 at Mrs. Clinton Miller’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Madsen
Louise Ryen
I. F. Wisher
Wm. Fisher
Arnold Bennett
Clarence Jensen
Jensen
Laura May
Clinton Miller
Farmers' Union Shipping Association to Meet
The Farmers' Union Shipping Association will hold its annual meeting at the Knights of Pythias hall in Rolfe on Tuesday evening January 15 at eight o'clock. A year’s report, officer elections, and oyster stew are on the program. A speaker will discuss the livestock market from shippers’ view as live stock marketing grows problematic. Members are urged to attend. Miss Erma Wilkinson left Friday for a brief visit in Sioux City before the Sanborn public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Garage
Rosfer
Rolfe Community Club
Farmers’ Union Shipping Association
Knights of Pythias Hall
Rolfe
Erma Wilkinson
Sioux City
Sanborn
County Attorney Moves to Cut Court Costs
The county attorney Abe DeVaul handled two cases from the south area. One man fined 25 dollars plus costs for false pretense and car misrepresentation. the other 10 dollars and costs for driving with improper registration. The district court charges were dropped to justice court to save expenses and benefit the school fund. The editorial commends reduced costs while urging prudent, principled action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe DeVaul
DeVaul
Hern-sden
Presbyterian Church Notes Highlight Upcoming Sermon and Activities
Pastor Rev. J P Lester outlines Sunday services and weekday prayer meetings. The International Magazine notes radium poisoning case with $10,000 gifts for a year. Next Sunday the sermon titled The Last Call will be preached from First Thessalonians 4 13. Choir plans special music and new Sunday school officers are listed with roles and names. A teachers meeting is scheduled for Thursday at the Manse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
International Magazine
New Jersey
Thessalonians
Heyser
J. T. Grant
J. R. McIntire
Lorraine Morrison
Lorraine Dawson
J. H. Brinkman
Grant Pollock
L. W. Kennedy
Arthur Vaughn
A. W. Ives
Isabelle Bruce
Odd Fellows Meet to Confer Degrees and Install Officers
The Mie Odd Fellows announce meetings on Friday evening January 11 to confer two degrees and Friday January 18 for installation of officers. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Scab on Barley and Soil Fertility in Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau reports barley scab caused by a soil fungus reduces barley and wheat yields and harms corn root health. Soil experts advise 200 pounds per acre potash for corn, and phosphate soil treatments for peat soils to improve ripening and quality. Meetings and soil tests offered. later notes on alfalfa lime needs and upcoming girls club and hog vaccination programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
J. L. Boatman
Havelock
E. F. Stallcup
Lake Township
R. M. Freeburg
Roosevelt Township
Seymour Hawley
Marshall Township
Hawley
Boatman
Rolfe Campfire Girls to Present Fine Play in Rolfe
The Watopa Campfire Girls of Rolfe present In-laws with Outlaws at the school auditorium Friday evening January 18 at eight o'clock. Under Mrs Clarence Boyce direction the cast includes Emma Winwood Elaine Winwood Arlene Winwood Ned Ross Ruth Dawson Dorothy Tiernan Roberta Lighter Helen Brinkman Doris MacVey Annabelle Brinkman Evelyn Ferden Harriett Damborg Elaine Quinsland Mary Cornwell and others in living room drama spanning three scenes with time shifts. Admission is twenty five and thirty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watopa
Rolfe
Clarence Boyce
Emma Winwood
Marjory Vaughn
Elaine Winwood
Helen Kauffman
Arlene Winwood
Doris White Elinor
Ned) Ross
Trene Calligan
Wentworth
Penneene
Dorothy Tiernan
Edward Ross Sr
Roberta Lighter
Lucile Latimer
Ruth Dawson
Madge Russell
Dorothy Clear
Elsie Lord
Helen Brinkman
Polly Arden
Doris MacVey Verna Holden
Annabelle Brinkman
Ruth Ryder
Evelyn Ferden Veatrice
Emma
Juanita Smith
Dinah
Harriett Damborg Della
Elaine Quinsland
Oy Muo
Methodist Church Announces Schedule and Rally
Rev. W A Wilkinson invites churchgoers to communion and Sunday school as efforts to boost attendance continue. Epworth League hosts sub district rally January 15 with Rev. W WinterStein. Missionary Society meets Friday with lessons on Africa. The note ends with a quip about a congressional appropriation.
Pocahontas County Folks to Attend State Farm Bureau Meeting
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to hold its annual convention in Des Moines January 15 16 17 at the Shrine Temple. Attending may include M. W. Herz M. Leith J. C. Truelsen Nis Behrendsen Fred K. Hawley A. G. Obrecht Wm. Carey. Railroad fares will be one and a half the regular rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
State Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
Shrine Temple
M. W. Herz
M. Leith
J. C. Truelsen
Nis Behrendsen
Fred K. Hawley
A. G. Obrecht
Wm. Carey
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Rex Beresford
South Tor
Manson High
Dan
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Ly
O. G
I'G, Missionary Society
Nira
B.C. Grant
J. M. Smith
Vater
J. A. Murray
Masonic Hall
Geo
W. Wilkin
E. Boyce
Western
J. C. Olerich
Vietnan
Epworth League
Farmers’ Union Asociation
Ifythias Hall
Rolfeat
McIntire
Fune
Heathman
Corey
Pfire Girls
Editorium
I. O
Cub
Lulu Trevise
Presbyterian Church Notes
J. P. Lester
D. D
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Shakespeare
Gene Tunney
Lulu Tregoing
Iowa State College
Laurens
Rolfe Campfire Girls
Angeline
Mary Cornwell
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Wilkinson
Rembrance
Epworth
W. A. WinterStein
Missionary Society
R. C. Grant
Jas. M. Smith
Emma Lighter
Africa
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