Community club and charity events listed for January
January events from Sorosis Club to Y M C A and church groups fill a community calendar. Meetings include the Sorosis Club at Mrs L M Ans home, the Trinity Lath Aid Society, the Des Moines Fama Bureau unit, and many other clubs with dates January 14 to January 26, plus a January 17 Temperance meeting at the Methodist church with speakers and hymns. The schedule also notes a January 19 farm sale near Rolfe and a February 3 St Margaret’s midwinter carnival at Butler Hall.
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Sorosis
Des Moines
Fama
Will . M. T
A. L.D. Club
Mary Iseday
F Pariton
Rolfe
Eedy
Frank Charl
Trinity Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Community News
Trinity Lutheran Church led by Rev J O Wangberg lists Sunday School Bible Class at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 10:45 a m with evening services canceled to unite with other congregations at the Community Service at the Methodist church Prayer Meeting Thursday 8:00 p m Sunday school and Bible classes at scheduled hours. Also notes pastor’s remarks on good attendance and community place. Obituary notices report Joseph Rapp, a 59 year old Rolfe area resident, died suddenly from a cerebral hemorrhage near Rutland. born in France, married Anna MeY, lived in Illinois and Rolfe, survived by widow and five daughters Irene Mary Lillian Frances Celeste and two sisters. Funeral held Saturday from Catholic church at 10:00 a m with Father Finnegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oseph Rapp
Rolfe
Rutland
Hold County
Mr. Rapp
France
United States
Illinois
Rapp
Anna Mety
Mary Rapp
Pallowa
Irene Rapp
PY York
Lillian Rapp
Chicago
Com- NY
Frances
Celeste
Stu
Db Meisenbach
Sie Flury
Humboldt
Ted
John
Rolfe's Mighty Hunters Plan Rabbit Raid
Rolfe's hunters organize a side hunt for next week starting at Butler's Hangout at 9:00 am with check-in by 4:30 pm. Captains Doc Butler and Clarence Dahl lead teams, with points for cottontails 5, jackrabbits 15, pigeons 3, crows 29. Proceeds go to hunters. losing team to sponsor an oyster supper at the K of P hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Butler
Doc Butler
Clarence Dahl
Lot
K. of
P. Hall
Dahl
Guy Butler
Maskel
Boles
Kermit Symes
Robert Kent
Ak Johnson
Mary Burroughs
V. Perigal
Ba Weiland Ice Struthers
Sernett
Syl Davidson
I. “McDonald
Road maintenance budget shrinks in Pocahontas county
The High way Commission reduces gravel road upkeep funds with no provision for new construction in Pocahontas county for 1932. The annual appropriation declines over the years 193L to 1938, leaving gravel roads thinner as costs rise.
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The
Highway Commission
Commission
Pocahontas County
Road funding debate echoes in gravel road plea
A local speaker warns wage cuts may reduce road work and strain gravel maintenance. He notes the $110,000 annual contribution should secure good gravelling and cites a farmer parable about cutting costs until infrastructure fails. He fears ongoing cuts will leave roads unpaved and maintenance higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway ‘Commission
Methodist Fellowship Day Reports Joyful Congregation Activities
Last Sunday the Methodist congregation enjoyed a Fellowship Day with morning services led by district superintendent fr.ge who preached on what it means to be a Christian. A large church parlor dinner followed, prepared by the ladies and wives of the official board, then a quarterly conference and a family worship service. Afternoon programs included prayers, recitations, duets, solos, announcements, and informal talks focusing on church plans and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr.ge
T. S. Bassett
DeEtta Mickaleck
Old Rugged Cross
Jeane Scheffers
Ferne Christensen
Franklyn Majorowicz
Lola
Alice Peters
Dr. Clegg
Welfare Committee Doings Aid Twenty-Two Homes and More
The Welfare Committee reports progress up to January 12, distributing clothing to twenty two homes, coal to one, baskets to twelve, and sending twenty two Christmas toy boxes. They request continued donations of underwear and overshoes and invite those in need to contact chairwoman Mrs. C. L. Gunderson or other members for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Gunderson
Geo. F. Smith
E. H. Clarke
E. B. Thompson
Rachael Peterson
Arthur Mickaleck
Big Farm Sale At Charlton Farm North Of Rolfe
One of the community’s largest sales from Frank B Charlton on his farm one mile north of Rolfe on Primary No 44 Tuesday January 19 with lunch at 11:00 a.m. sale to follow. Nearly 800 head of livestock including horses mules cattle sheep hogs plus 800 chickens alfalfa hay and corn fodder. Large farm machinery offering with years of usefulness ahead. An itemized list appears in another ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Charlton
Rolfe
Charlton
Leo Howe Dies Suddenly In Humboldt Visit
Rolfe mourns the sudden death of Leo Howe age about twenty four in Humboldt while serving as a witness in Martin Nielsen vs. the C. N. W. Railway Co. He fell ill en route to court and died at Dr E W Sproule’s office. Cause given as heart disease. Survived by parents L H Howe, brothers and sisters Gladys Helen Frances. Funeral set for Thursday at St Margaret's Catholic Church with Rev Daniel Tewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Leo Howe
Humboldt
St. Margaret's Catholic Church
Daniel Tewell
I. C. O. F. Joint Installation Notice
There will be a joint installation of officers for the Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah at the I. C. O. F. hall Friday evening January 15 at eight o'clock. All members are requested to be present. Subscribe for The Arrow-Now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah
I. C. O. F. Hall
Stromberg Opens All Electric Hatchery in Rolfe
The Stromberg Poultry Farm & Hatchery of Fort Dodge will establish a new all electric hatchery in Rolfe. It leases the J. H. Wilson building and aims to open Feb 1. The plant, with capacity for 500000 eggs per setting, expects 100000 chicks at this branch, producing only accredited chicks and sourcing eggs from Iowa Poultry Improvement Association accredited flocks. Culling and inspection work has been underway and will finish in the next two to three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromberg Poultry Farm & Hatchery
Fort Dodge
Rolfe
J. H. Wilson
Iowa Poultry Improvement Association
Installation of Eastern Star Officers for 1982
The local chapter of the Order Eastern Star installed officers Tuesday night with a 100 person dinner. New Worthy Matron Bessie Boyce and Worthy Patron J. C. Damberg led a program featuring Anna Vaughn installing, rose tributes, and remarks. A Washington Party is planned for February 22 at Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order Eastern Star
C. L. Gunderson
Anna Vaughn
Ann Wiley
Etta Symes
Elizabeth Wheeler
Divonna Vaughn
Jean Mather
Marie Wheeler
Earl Ferguson
Bessie Boyce
J. C. Damberg
Mabel Morrison
H. D. Brinkman
Lorraine Dawson
Gladys Larson
Vera Olerich
Genevieve Brinkman
New Pocahontas Law Firm Formed by McCartan and Allen
C B McCartan of Pocahontas and W J Allen of Laurens have organized a law partnership, both continuing in their present offices. Allen has long been part of the Pocahontas bar, while McCartan has practiced there for years and is highly regarded. The two young lawyers come from pioneer stock with wide county connections, promising strong local support for their new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B
Clem) McCartan
Pocahontas
W. J
Will) Allen
Laurens
Allen
McCartan
St Margaret's Mid-Winter Carnival Set for Feb 3
The St. Margaret's Catholic church congregation schedules the annual mid winter carnival for Wednesday evening February 3 in Butler Hall with games sports and lunches. The event delights the community and more details will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Jones
St. Margaret's Arch
Butler Hall
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
Butler ‘Hall
Community Weather Report Sees Snow Melt and Sled Joy
Following a foot of snow last week the area enjoyed clear roads as snow compacted. A January Thaw arrived turning street drifts into packed snow while bob sleds returned to use. Icicles formed on houses and roofs leaked, showing winter’s drawbacks.
Kidnapping Charge Spurs Missouri Return of Geo Kueck
Marshal Peter Peterson, acting on a Benton County Missouri warrant, captured Geo Kueck at Rolfe’s east outskirts and handed him to Sheriff Stebbins in Pocahontas. They returned to Missouri with a woman linked to the affair, as Sheriff J W Allen and companion prepared for the next chapter in the case. Kueck had been working on a gravel contract in Missouri this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Peterson
Benton County
Geo. Kueck
Peterson
Mr. Kueck
Rolfe
Stebbins
Pocahontas
Warsaw
J. W. Allen
Missouri
Pythian Sisters Install New Officers
The Pythian Sisters installed officers Wednesday evening. Installing officers were Mrs. Ann Wiley Grand Chief Minnie Matteson Grand Senior Ella Hille Grand Manager. Officers installed for the year include Past Chief Myrtle Watts M E Chief Peggy Jolliffe Excellent Senior Mable Morrison Excellent Junior Mary McIntire M R C Gladys Larson M O F Gussie Bruce Protector Ollie Graham Guard Birdie Brogotti Staff Captain Elizabeth Wheeler.
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Pythian Sisters
Ann Wiley
Minnie Matteson
Ella Hille
Myrtle Watts
M. E
Peggy Jolliffe
Mable Morrison
Mary McIntire
Gladys Larson
Gussie Bruce
Ollie Graham
Birdie Brogotti
Elizabeth Wheeler
Farm Bureau Meeting Set by Des Moines Township
The Des Moines Township Farm Bureau will open the year with a meeting at the Des Moines Township school building on Monday night January 18. A strong program is planned and a large crowd is expected. Grant Johnson is the new director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sunday School Institute at Ware Jan 19
County wide Sunday School Institute to be held Tuesday January 19 at 9 15 a m in Ware Methodist Church Ware. C G Herbrecht from Des Moines State Staff will deliver addresses during the day urging all church school workers to attend. Bring sandwiches covered dish own dishes and silver for noon lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware Methodist Church
Ware
C. G. Herbrecht
Des Moines
Grace Eaton Eisenhauer
Ecy
Wildcats Triumph Over Ottosen 55 to 19 in Exhibition
Rolfe's Wildcats opened with Robi Seaman at center Edgar Showers and Ronald Carroll at forward Mike Sime and Ed Calligan as guards Delmar Ralph Harvey Hoskins Helmer Kaiser and Seaman led scoring Showers tops with seven baskets Sime added five Calligan four The Wildcats previously faced Laurens Independents defeating them 47 to 59 in a prior outing Referee Earl Rusty Chambers officiated the game.
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Rolfe
Wildcats
Ottosen
Butler
Robi. Seaman
Edgar Showers
Ronald Carroll
Mike Sime
Ed Calligan
Sime
Calligan
Delmar Ralph
Harvey Hoskins
Helmer Kaiser
Delmar
Seaman
Showers
Carroll
Longseth
Ralph Fc
P. Enockson
Carroll F
Hagen
Hoskins F
Enockson
Seaman c
GOA Pert
Cess
Sime Go
Kaiser Gu
Mole Calligan G
Earl “Rusty” Chambers
Merle Carroll Weds Ellen Dale Brown in Chicago
Merle Carroll son of Mr and Mrs T Carroll of Rolfe married Ellen Dale Brown in Chicago on Saturday January 9 1932. The private ceremony had only witnesses. Brown works as a private secretary to a C N W Railway official and Merle is an assistant roadmaster with North Western based in West Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Carroll
North Western
Chicago
Merle
Legion Auxiliary Meets for Covered Dish Luncheon
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Leland MelIntire’s home for a covered dish luncheon. Mrs. C. W. Watts and Mrs. R. B. Mather assisted. A good crowd attended the business session. The group discussed building-block projects. At four a supplementary lunch was served. Betty McIntire performed three piano numbers to close the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Leland MelIntire
C. W. Watts
R. 8. Mather
Betty McIntire
Married men seek farm work in Pocahontas county
Several married men in Pocahontas county are unemployed through no fault of their own. They are eager to work on a farm or take charge of one and a contact at the Farm Bureau office in Pocahontas is requested. John Kinen, invalid Hutchinson Kansas, has made 111 quilts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas
John Kinen
Hutchinson
Kansas
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Desday
Ware Methodist
Presbyterian Sionary Society
Circle of Excelsior Society
Presbyterian Manse
B. C. Rudolfson
Irma Garner
Bon Ton Bridge
Wheeler
Y. M. C. Bridge
Walter Lortz
C. J. By
Pmmunity Temperance Meeting
Methodist Church
Cemevica
Beautite
George F. Smith
Helen Thomp
Slo
Mary Shriner
C. Paul Carlson
America
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev. J.0. Wangberg
Luther Leagues
Sepa Rapp
Mighty Hunters
Stromberg
C. E
Margaret
Community Weather Report
George Kueck
D. M. T. Farm Bureau
Sunday School Institute
Claw Ottosen
Laurens Independents
Monte Martin
Laurens High
Iowa State College
Legion Auxiliary Meets
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