pH CAGERS 2nd IN TWIN LAKES TOURNEY AT LAKE CITY
The R H G quintet finished second in the Lakes Conference Tournament at Lake City on Jan 11 12. Rolfe beat Pocahontas 36 80 in the opening round then edged Lauyens 25 18 to reach the final against Albert City where Rolfe lost 49 27.
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Basketshooters
Lake City
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Lauyens
City
Albert City
UH. L. Cagers
Crouch
Lanesboro
Leo Shelgren
Keith Rickard
Vernon Harnon
Edward Green
Edward Kober
Vernon Harmon
Everett Rickard
Central States Electric Offers 30 Day Unlimited Use Trial
Central States Electric Co announces a trial plan for all customers to use unlimited electricity from the January meter date to the February date, 30 full days, with total charges not to exceed the February 1 billing. The offer aims to promote maximum use of electric service and improve town business window lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Damborg
Central States Electrico
Tuesday Club Meeting at Mrs Symes Home
The Tuesday Club met this week at the home of Mrs Etta Symes. Thirteen members answered roll call by naming a public service for which we pay taxes. The next meeting will be at Mrs CB Bowen's home on Tuesday Jan 29 with a lesson by Mrs QO Hauck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uesday
Etaoithao
Etta Symes
H. F. Olerich
J. H. Brinkman
E. P. Lomen
CB. Bowen
Se QO. Hauck
Coming Events List for January and February
Community groups schedule meetings and activities from January 17 to February 6 across lodges clubs farms and church groups. Highlights include Pilot Lodge second degree and Masons events plus Town ship 4 H Club and Mother Daughter Banquet at local venues.
Rolfe Seeks New Water Source As FERA Tests Wells
Rolfe officials press FERA for a replacement town well after the old one filled with sand and the casing collapsed. Thorpe Bros. drilled test holes, finding iron laden water and a shallow sand vein, but volume remains uncertain. Further tests are planned to determine whether multiple wells or deeper sand levels are needed to avoid contamination and rusted pipes.
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FERA
Rolfe
Thorpe Bros
Des Moines
Butler
Eg- House
Sunset Hill
Pocahontas
Manson
Federal Land Bank loans near two million in Pocahontas County
The Federal Land Bank of Omaha has approved 326 loans totaling 1 850 800 to Pocahontas County farmers since May 1983. The loans refinance debts on long term, low interest terms sourced from the Farm Credit Administration. F A O Connor emphasizes efficient service and borrower responsibility to co operates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
Pocahontas County
Farm Credit Administration
Land Bank
Commissioner
F. A. O'Connor
Omaha
Rolfe and Plover cage teams clash Friday eve
The Rolfe and Plover basketball teams meet Friday evening in their second season encounter. Rolfe seeks revenge after a loss on Plover’s court. The article notes upcoming Rolfe home game versus Pocahontas on January 22 and a Friday January 25 matchup with Rockwell City, plus new maroon and old gold sweat suits for the squad.
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Rolfe
Plover
Rolfe Lads
Plover Court
Pocahontas
Rolfe Gymnasium
Lake City
Rockwell City
Twin Lakes
Senate weighs building state office to cut rental costs
Iowa Senate may consider a bill to construct a state office building as an addition to the Historical Building. Sen. Paul Schmidt of Iowa City sponsored the plan last session and plans to revamp it this week to be introduced early next week. He says the project would save about $40,000 annually in private rental costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Senate
Paul Schmidt
Towa City
Sen. Schmidt
Schmidt
Farm Credit Farm And Home Week at Ames College
Farm Credit Farm and Home Week will cover all phases of farm credit during February 4 to 9 at Iowa State College Ames. W J Myers governor of the Farm Credit Administration will speak at the Wednesday mass meeting at 2 00 p m. Various experts from the college will discuss soil productivity buildings valuation and farm mortgage policy. roundtable discussions will feature topics on credit for co operatives production debt adjustments and policy position with Corn Belt agriculture.
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Town State College
Ames
W. J. Myers
Farm Credit Administration
Washington, D.C
H.R. Meldrum
College Soils Department
Henry Giese
Agricultural Engineering Department
W. G. Muray
Agriculturalconomics Department
Murray
T. W. Schultze
Agricultural Economics Department
Harold Hedges
Bank of Co-Operatives
Omaha
Frank Robotka
Jerry Mason
I. R. Heaton
Production Credit Association
ICA
Henry Eichling
Iowa Extension Service
H. T. Anderson
FCA
M. L. Bowman
State Farm Adjustment Council
Des Moines
Jimmy Wilcox Sees Many Things Down in Ozarks
Mr and Mrs James B Wilcox returned from a trip south slowed by fog in Iowa. They visited Coffeyville Kansas and along the Missouri Kansas line about 610 miles south of Rolfe. He noted plowing with walking plows and cradle, budding hickory, a funeral with total cost eight dollars, and a hospitable but cash scarce country. He mused it might be a good place to live for a northerner生.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Wilcox
Iowa
Coffeyville
Kansas
Rolfe
Altho Jimmy
Wilcox
Jimmy
Legal Fraternity Attends Abe DeVaul Funeral
County and district legal officials joined the funeral procession for Abe DeVaul last Thursday afternoon. Notable attendees included Judges Geo A Heald of Spencer James DeLand of Storm Lake Court Reporters Greer and Kittle and several local attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe DeVaul
Geo. A. Heald F
Spencer
James DeLand
Storm Lake
Greer and
Kittle
W. J. Allen
Laurens
F. M. Hudson
May Lynch
Frank Hogan
Francis VanAlstine
E. A. Donohoe
A. C. Carmichael
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
Joint Legionaire Meeting in Laurens Monday Jan 21
Clifford A. Larimer Post No 24 of the American Legion Laurens hosts a joint Legion and Auxiliary meeting Monday evening January 21. District commander Vic Stueland and district committeewoman Mrs J C Underkofler speak, followed by a dance with Dr T D Jones County Commander and C E Miller County Adjutant listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford A. Larimer
American Legion
Laurens
Legion
Auxiliary
Vic Stueland
J. C. Underkofler
Taking Out Telephones On The Farm
A Klemme Iowa item notes farmers cutting phones to save money. It warns isolation from neighbors and towns can worsen when fires accidents or illnesses strike, making telephone costs seem small by compare.
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Klemme
Farmers with certified hybrid seed to be listed at Ames
A new list of farmers with certified seed supplies for small grain and corn is being prepared at Town State College Ames and may be obtained from county agents or the Farm Crops Department after February 1. Joe L. Robinson warns against buying uncertified hybrid seed and explains Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association checks origin field performance detasseling and germination before listing certified seed sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State College
Ames
College Farm Crops’ Department
Joe L. Robinson
Town Agriculture Experiment Association
Robinson
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association
Smith-Hughes
Pocahontas County
C. K. Bowers
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Pocahontas County Mutual Fire Meeting Held
The Pocahontas County Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association met in Pocahontas on Tuesday January 15 with president C L Gunderson presiding. Board members with expired terms were re elected including C L Gunderson F K Hawley Geo S Shaw Fred Hauswirth and J A Hudek O E Lehnus joined as Des Moines township representative. Officers were re elected and the auditing committee report said the association is in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
C. L. Gunderson
Rolfe
F. K. Hawley
Laurens
J. H. Bucher
Plover
Corn-Hog Checks Being Distributed in County
LeRoy Nelson treasurer of the Corn-Hog Committee distributes the second installment of corn hog checks at Rolfe State Bank. Local checks cover Garfield township and parts of Roosevelt township with 11 townships issued and notices sent from Pocahontas.
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LeRoy Nelson
Rolfe State Bank
Secon
Garfield Township
Roosevelt Township
Pocahontas
Hauck and Co January Clearance Sale Opens This Week
George QC Hauck and Co begins a January clearance sale that lasts through month end. Prices drop in every department and special features include white elephants and remnants. Groceries also reduced. Visit the store to see the sale items.
Rolfe Local News Items Highlight Visits and Meetings
Donald Green of Boone CCC Camp visited the A. B. Green home over the weekend. Miss Hattie Lehnus traveled from Pomeroy for a weekend with her father B. J. Lehnus. Dr. T. D. Jones represented the dental fraternity at a Pocahontas County Dental Society meeting in Laurens. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McIntire hosted a dinner at Bradgate for Grandpa Kober's birthday. The C L C ladies will meet Jan 28 at Mrs. Carroll’s home, moved from Jan 21. Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell Smith visited from Bedford, Ohio. Mrs. Smith is Opal Bagstad, former teacher. Morris N. Ives and son Arlo attended Chas. F. Gegenheimer’s funeral in Oxford. Gegenheimer had lived nearby seven years and was grandfather of Leigh Roberts residing with the Kikenberrys.
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Donald Green
Boone CCC
A. BE. Green
Walter Harris
Clifford
Harris
Somers
Hattie Lehnus
Pomeroy
B. J. Lehnus
T. D. Jones
Dental Fraternity
Pocahon
Gegenheimer
Oxford
Leigh Roberts
Fr. Kikenberry
Card of Thanks from DeVaul Family
We thank everyone who assisted during the illness and at the funeral of our loved one. We also appreciate the beautiful flowers. Mrs A M DeVaul and Family. Mr and Mrs Jas DeVaul and Family.
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A. M. DeVaul
Jas. DeVaul
Pythians Install New Officers For Silver Leaf Lodge
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias installed officers for 1936 on January 7. District Deputy Grand Chancellor James H. Wilson presided with Grand Prelate A. V. Graeber and Grand Master-at-Arms A. G. Hille. Officers named: C.-A. G. Hille, V. C. Earl Chambers, V. C. Wade E. DeMill, Prelate W. A. Spence, M. of W. J. H. Wilson, Asst. M. of W. A. G. Hille, K. of R. & S.A. G. Sroufe, M. of E. E. J. Struthers, M. af-A. Leslie Hughes, Inner Guard Oscar Peterson, Outer Guard Lendit Paulson, Trustees A. R. Graham, A. V. Graeber, L. R. Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
James H. Wilson
A. V. Graeber
A. G. Hille
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40
Knights of Pythias
PC. C
V. C
Earl Chambers
Wade E. DeMill
W. A. Spence
J. H. Wilson
Oscar Peterson
Lendit Paulson
A. R. Graham
L. R. Davidson
Farl Chambers
E. J. Struthers
Joint Installation Of Local Rebekah And Odd Fellow Officers
The Odd Fellows held joint installations for Rebekah and Odd Fellow officers at their hall Friday night. The Po cahontas team conducted the Rebekah ceremonies under District Deputy N. G. Joe Wilson, while the Havelock team led by Mrs. Olive Waters performed the D of D installation. New Rebekah officers include N G Mrs. H N Hamilton and V G Mrs. W P Wheeler with offices for Secretary Virgil Roberts and Treasurer Jas M Smith among others. New O F officers list Vheil Roberts N C James Brock G Rec Secy Frank King Fin Secy C W Roberts and Treasurer James Cuff. Refreshments closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah and
Odd Fellow
Pocahontas
N. G. Joe Wilson
Havelock
Olive Waters
Rebekahs
N. G
H. N. Hamilton
W. P. Wheeler
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Discusses Legislative Law
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Clarence F Calligan's home with Mrs. C W Watts and Mrs. Lewis Paulson assisting. Floyd McCain spoke on Legislative Law. A Past President's pin was presented to Mrs. Marvin Burroughs by Anna McIntire. The group sewed carpet rags then planned a Thursday quilting date at Mrs. W J McIntire's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Clarence F. Calligan
C. W. Watts
Lewis Paulson
Floyd McCain
Virginia
Calligan
Marvin Burroughs
Anna McIntire
W. J. McIntire
Local Rolfe News Highlights Weekend Travel and Events
Rolfe residents share weekend visits to Des Moines and Ottumwa. Miss Marriott Johnson of Pomeroy visits with sister Eleanor Johnson. Mrs. Gerald Harland takes a two week vacation from Hauek store duties, relieved by Howard Bruce. Bank statement reports growth at Rolfe State Bank for year ending Dec 31. Julius Stevenson remains stable. Mrs. Harland cares for him during vacation. L R Davidson hosts eight couples for Monday evening with checkers and games. Rev H A Sin ning choir to perform January 30 at Presbyterian church. Pocahontas county Corn Hog committee members attend Ames course. LeRoy Nelson among attendees. Y M C Bridge Club meets at Jeffries home. high score won by Telmer Sime. Charles Archer and daughter Inez involved in car ditch incident near J C Olerich farm. minor injuries, no major damage.
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H. D. Brinkman
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Marriott Johnson
Pomeroy
Eleanor Johnson
Gerald Harland
Hauek
Howard Bruce
Rolfe State Bank
Julius Stevenson
Manse
Pilot Creek
Presbyterian Church
Pocahontas County
Iowa State College
Ames
LeRoy Nelson
Rolfe
Y. M. C. Bridge Club
George Jeffries
Lewis Paulson
Telmer Sime
Charles Archer
Rockwell City
Miss Inez
J. C. Olerich
Spanish Students Make World Wide Contacts
Clovis Union High School Spanish class connects with Argentine peers in Rosario and Parana. Argentina students write in English. Clovis students reply in Spanish, sharing language progress and cultural details. Correspondence organized by Naomi Gunderson.
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Clovis Union High School
Clovis
Rosario
Parina
Buenos Aires
Entre Rios
Parmna
Argentina
Colegio National
University of Ohio
United States
California
America
Naomi Gunderson
Miss Gunderson
Chile
Spain
Cal
Rolfe Rural Routes Consolidated As Old Carrier Retires
Nels Nielsen retires from Rolfe Rural Free Delivery after decades on Route No. 2. On February 1 three local routes will consolidate into two, with Dennis Johnson and O B Fuller Jr. continuing as carriers. Each long route will span about 40 miles, with pay raised to reflect the change. Next week the two route locations will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Nielsen
RFLD
Rolfe
Dike
Iowa
Dennis Johnson
O. B. Fuller Jr
Nielsen
Johnson
Fuller
A L D Club Hosts Meeting Delivers Library Gift
Members of the A L D Club gathered at Mrs. Wm. Matteson’s home for a Tuesday afternoon session. They approved a £5 donation to the public library and heard reviews on The Lamb in the Bosom and The American Indian. Mrs. L A Rogers shared east and Kansas City trips, and a general quiz was led by Mrs. C P Lathrop. The next meeting is set for Jan 29 at the Jones residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 1. D. Club
Wm. Matteson
Public Library
Charlotte Thornton
Caroline Miller
L. A. Rogers
Kansas City
Maude Ives
Upper
Mississippi Valley
C. P. Lathrop
A. L. D. Club
T. D. Jones
Bernard Thompson Dies at Age Eight in Rolfe
Bernard Eugene Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Adolph B Thompson died at home in Rolfe on Tuesday June 15 from plural pneumonia with heart complications. He had a history of asthma and was weakened by prior illnesses. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran church Thursday at two in the afternoon with burial in Clinton Garfield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Eugene
Adolph B. Thompson
Rolfe
Trinity Lutheran Church
Clinton-Garfield
Petersons Sale Still Hot In Big Winter Deals
The Petersons Clothes Shop again occupies a quarter section of The Arrow this week to draw attention to the closing days of their big sale. Prices promise big savings on all clothing needs for the balance of winter with plenty of collar sweaters remaining.
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Petersons
Farm Bureau Meetings and 4-H Notes in Pocahontas County
Garfield Township Farm Bureau to meet at A W Ives home on Thursday January 24 at 8 00 p m Des Moines Township Unit meets at D M T school Monday January 21 at 8 00 p m 9 4 H calves performing well in Pocahontas County with ox warbles noted Debates planned between Iowa State College and Kansas State College in Pocahontas County February 26 27 Corn Hog checks arrive in Roosevelt Garfield Cummins and Swan Lake townships State Federation meeting attendance listed Standard township unit recognition for Garfield and its Go Getters 4 H Club Bullets offer free farm bulletins and 4 H leader Miss Emma Mellrath will head training programs including clothing health and parliamentary law details on cattle testing and bovine disease eradication noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Lodge No. 467
A. F
A.M
Masons
Masonic
Masonic Club
Home Study Club
C. L. Gunderson
Delta Dek Bridge Club
B. C
T. Bridge Ub
Inga Ryen
Trinity Lutheran Missionary Society
Everson
Clara Everson
M. D
Sorosis Club
M. D. Derson
Garfield Townsip
Rm Bureau
Ts. A. W. Ivey
Arthur Vaughn
Ruth Webster Brown
Iowa State College Extension Service
Z. T. Carroll
Bion
Uble
Garfield Township
Herbert Ramsey
Ednesday
Ethodial Church
Farm Bureau
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
A. W. Ives
Des Moines
The
Pocahontas County
Bowers
Wahn
Iowa State College
Iowa State
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Pocahontas Public School
Uni Cormel
Nebraska
Towa
LeRoy Nelson
Corn Hog Association
Roosevelt
Garfield
Cummins
Swan Lake
John Eisenhauer
H. J. Olerich
Earl Ives
James E. de Wolf
J. C. Truelsen
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Garfield Go-Getters
Emma Mellrath
Mcllrath
Pocahontas
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Ph & Cagers
Central States Electric CO
Federal Land Bank
EN County
Arrow
Jimmy Wilcox
Ozarks
Legal Fraternity
Joint Legionaire
C. E. Miller
County Mutual Insurance Company Met
Haucks
Pythians
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Rolvfe
Rolfe RF. D
A. L. Ds
Bernard Thompson
Hereford
Lima
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa Boys
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