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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1937
Page
3
Community notes from Havelock include visits, travel to California and Los Angeles, church services, and a busy week of local basketball where the junior team led by a 3 to 16 score and the boys team won 1 to 382. Fire siren scare, library upgrades, and obituaries accompany a wide range of town events and personal travels.
The Mainley Stover family and Jim Wright were in a car wreck returning from Fort Dodge when they collided with a truck driven by Joe Hansen. Mew Wright suffered multiple injuries including seven stitches and pleurisy. Mrs Hansen sustained a head injury requiring treatment. They receive care at home with relatives.
Tit-Bits Magazine notes more than 200 religions in Britain with quirks such as Holy Rollers Shakers Four Square Gospellers and Mazdaznans. London counts a Followers of Shaditan member who seeks advantage by flattering the Devil hoping for easiness in the afterlife.
The first New York City mile markers were set in 1769 from the second City Hall at Wall and Nassau to Bowery Road toward Kingsbridge. A second series appeared in 1801 to Middle Road, and a third in 1822 along Bowery to Third Avenue. Stones stood 66 inches high four inches wide six inches thick.
A Brive museum exhibits an esteemed collection of ancient Greek art and sculpture saved from destruction by Thomas Bruce the Earl of Elgin during his Constantinople ambassadorship. The treasures were transported to England and placed in the British Museum bearing his name the Elgin Marbles.
In a vivid dinner walk tale Carlyle berates a much younger companion after a long monologue. He snaps that the man has the capacity to be the greatest bore in Europe when they reach home.
Sonia and three companions conquer the Mount Blanc ascent led by guide Carl Andersen. Monty Rice-Rae, famed for perilous climbs, plans the Big Horn trail ascent as Sonia talks of her dream fulfilled and a future meeting with the English climber.
Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Miller and family at J. B. Sheldon’s Havelock home. Opal Christensen of Curlew visited the F. R. Dixon family. A farm barn fire at Comer farm was contained with minor damage. Pocahontas Mutual Insurance books were audited at secretary J. H. Bucher’s home with several attendees. Dave Shaw’s funeral in West Zend drew Henry Twier and others. The Laurens sub district ministers gathered for dinner with their wives. Geo. Wagner and children joined Harold O’Neall for Sunday dinner. Needle and Thread club met at Harold O’Neall’s. Tractor school attendees included J. E. Grove and Marion Ham with Casey and Roger Heathman refereeing local games. Various health and family visits noted, plus church group meetings and ongoing soil conservation planning. Incumbent residents faced health updates and post‑holiday community activities continued. Tests on incubator conditions cited by federal poultrymen summarized.
A Washington Star report recalls an 1645 duel in Camden South Carolina between a six foot colonel and a five foot six major. The colonel practiced with an iron arm and green foliage to mislead the major, but both fired and missed, leaving the duel unresolved and tradition intact.
Readers note storms affect souls and bodies. Pearsons Weekly cites observers who say humans feel uneasy or ill as thunder approaches while birds and animals show clear warning signs. The piece discusses atmospheric electricity possibly influencing nervous systems and foods turning sour during storms.
Small town notices report a Community shower planned at the Will church last Thursday for Lucille Fisher and David Shaw. Local obituary notices mention the death of Mrs. Leonanis F. Horsman and Mrs. Guy Meredith with details of their families and residences.
A fragmentary record lists individuals including Piover Auxiliary Nate Vre Aamertegn leegie Agi Wallner and Mrs Grove Pridis. The note references a term Tone Twe and a request to transact or present items, but specifics are unclear due to garbled text.
Plover school notes report seventh grade notes from Walter Shocks, Rolfe ward, with weather affecting activities. Hish School notes mention Plover and frame hues in bad weather. Third and Fourth grades welcome two new pupils this period.
The Epworth League led by leaders at the church conducts Sunday school and worship services. Evening activities include a fellowship program, and the Ladies' Aid Society meets Thursday. Bible study on Romans continues in the church parlor Thursday evening.
Plover Presbyterian Church warns there will be no preaching until further notice due to illness of Rev. Walter Rothwell. Sunday school remains as usual and services are postponed.
We thank friends who remembered us with the Christmas box. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Suu and family express sincere gratitude for the thoughtful notes and generosity.
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