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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1941
Page
3
Practical guidance on thumb sucking in infants and preschoolers. Advocates soothing alternatives, proper feeding and activity, and avoiding power struggles. Warns of potential dental and psychological issues if the habit persists beyond pre school, recommends medical checkups and supportive parenting.
A mother and father adjust Mary’s daily routine to reduce interruptions. They use a daily checklist on the kitchen blackboard listing chores from clearing the breakfast table to garden fetches and dish duties. Mary earns “free time” by completing tasks and occasionally adds unplanned chores with a cooperative attitude.
A vintage style recipe outlines stuffing six one inch pork chops with toasted bread crumbs butter onion green pepper and seasonings. Each chop is pocketed filled browned briefly then baked covered at high heat for about 45 minutes.
Arthur Bendixon took his sister Trene to Fort Dodge Friday where the cast was removed from her right arm. Mrs Olberding and daughters Mildred and Marcella accompanied them. A 500 party was hosted Friday night at the Henry Schmidt home with Mrs John Lawman earning high honors and Chet Carpenter the high male score. Traveling prizes went to Mrs Loren Pease and John Lawman.
A flurry of Sunday and Saturday visits tied families across West Bend, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Estherville, and Corwith. Dean Jergens stops by Henry Schmidt and Orville Jergens homes to meet his new baby sister, while Mrs. Thorson hosts a party for the invited children. Additional gatherings include the Spencers and Biedermans in various homes, and several groups visiting relatives in Grinnell and Bradgate.
Havelock Iowa is stunned as Mrs. Bert Bass dies at her home after a period of heart trouble. Survived by husband and four daughters Loretta Ruth Esther and Calvin at home a funeral was held at the Methodist church with burial in Washington cemetery.
The new club met at Wayne Philp home with 500 as entertainment. Mrs. Stanley Colee won the women's prize, Ivan Martens took the men’s prize, and officers were elected including Mrs. Wayne Philp as president and Ivan Martens as secretary and treasurer.
Sunday visits and dinner guests fill the week in Wesley Pocahontas Humboldt Plow er Fort Dodge and neighboring towns. Families including the Shaws Freels Hendersons Christensens Howes Kilbourns Lawman Lawman Black Tate and Carpenter share meals showers and church events with relatives and neighbors across multiple communities.
The Havelock Woman's Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. George Speer's home. Out of town guest Mrs. Byron Boysen of Em metsburg attended. Lunch followed the regular session served by Mrs. Speer and hostess Mrs. Roy Jennings.
The father son banquet was held Wednesday evening at the Methodist church sponsored by the Woman's Society of Christian Service Rev Arthur Schuldt of Emmetsburg delivered the main address using as his topic A Lad Was There Mrs Floyd Furgeson was hostess to the Friendly Day circle at her home Thursday afternoon Mr and Mrs Howard Resseguie and son Jon of Laurens Mr and Mrs Joe Wilson and daughter Eileen of Pocahontas and Mrs Steaker mother of Mrs Wilson of Ottosen spent Sunday here as guests of the Will Smith family The Legion auxiliary held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs John Reimer with Mrs Carl Barth assisting Following the business meeting the afternoon was spent in sewing carpet rags
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