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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
5
Rolfe and nearby residents are invited to a series of club meetings and events from January 10 to February 25. Listings include church activities, bridge and sewing circles, 4-H and Womans clubs, catechism classes, and a Four shows at the theatre with a special 40c admission.
N G Nick Lokerse promotes a Rolfe community sale at N A Lind barns north of the M and St L depot on Saturday January 21 at two o clock. He invites locals to list items with Lokerse or clerk Brinkman and notes buyers are ready as spring work approaches. This sale aims to combine merchandise from many homes into one event to save money and attract broad participation.
merchants of Rolfe promote bargain cinema leasing the Ritz Theatre from Wm. M. Obrecht for February with four Saturday shows at five cents and two Sunday shows at fifteen cents. committee led by J. C. Damborg coordinates film selection featuring The Conqueror with Ann Harding and Richard Dix.
Rolfe Promotion Club met at the Central States dining room with 32 business and professional people. A. V. Gracher appointed WT. S. Bassett successor for Jan 26, with D. Anderson planned for Feb 9, and goals included fund upkeep and woodpile support for hobos.
Petersons Clothes Shop announces its twelfth annual January clearance sale starting Saturday January 21 featuring overcoats and suits at substantial discounts. The store pledges first class merchandise and real bargains across departments with many dollars saved for men and boys.
Des Moines township Farm Bureau hosts a supper and film program. Wade DeMill outlines Iowa government cost cuts, noting a 25 million dollar annual state expenditure and limited governor control. Governor Turner, legislature members, and a commission are referenced. A request is made for the reports from the committee.
H.D. Brinkman was badly bruised when a mule team ran away near the Orvan Olerich home northwest of town. The hogs were scattered, Brinkman fell against a fence, and he recovered later with no broken bones but several bruises.
A foursome led by Morris W. Webb with Leonard McDonald Robert G. Hunter and Watson Beam golfed on the Rolfe course amid unseasonably warm January weather. They played without caps or gloves enjoying the roll of drives on frozen fairways while the greens remained fair except soggy bunkers.
The Pythian Sisters at the local temple installed officers on Wednesday evening January 4 after a seven o'clock covered dish luncheon. Peggy Jolliffe became Past Chief with Mabel Morrison as M E C and Mary McIntire as E S among others including Anna McIntire Birdie Brogotti Gladys Larson Gussie Bruce Ollie Graham Elizabeth Wheeler and Florence Cook in various roles.
A letter to The Arrow reports Hon. Marion Bruce in Room 207 at Methodist Hospital Des Moines awaiting doctor clearance before discharge. He suffered an inner ear infection from influenza requiring ear lancing. draining ears and best care deemed in-hospital. Bruce, a state representative, cannot yet resume legislative duties as health improves.
Miss Jeanie McEwen and Jerome M. Gehrt wed by Rev. John M. Oakly at Elk Point South Dakota on January 14 1938. The bride teaches in Des Moines Township schools and is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. McEwen of Rolfe. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gehrt of Mallard, is superintendent of Des Moines Township and a Morningside College graduate. The ceremony surprised friends who staged a lively welcome home with carloads of well wishers and a playful windup in Rolfe.
The Rosary Society of St Margaret's Catholic church entertained guests Tuesday at Mrs Wm Pattee's home. Paul Amick sang Smilin Thru and The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise with Oswald Pattee at piano. Veron ica Cornwell read Jimmin Crickets. Buddie and Marjorie Carroll readings and Junior Eccles played piano. Mrs John Condon of Clare was an out of town guest. The committee led by Mrs Veronica Harrison arranged the event. Next meeting set with Mrs Jas Sennett on Tuesday Feb 14.
The Arrow promotes a January 21 Combination Sale Day with about thirty local merchants offering red hot bargains. Rolfe Auto Co displays Chevrolets, The Ritz Theatre reopens with a fifty cent to nickle deal, and the Promotion Club backs ads urging readers to shop local.
Miss Vivian Callon daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Callon Roosevelt township and Leslie Shimon of Pocahontas were married Monday afternoon January 16 1933 at the Catholic rectory Pocahontas with Rev Father Kolvee officiating They will live on Shimon twin Lester Shimon farm near Pocahontas The couple are described as worthy young people from good families and congratulations are offered.
Iowa farmers will gain insight into production methods and marketing, with outlooks on prices and broader agricultural economics during the Farm and Home Week at Iowa State College from February 6 to 11. Swine Feeders Day will feature hog price outlooks as part of the program.
Rolfe Auto Company invites Rolfe residents to visit their garage Saturday January 21 for a Chevrolet display. L. R. Slim Davidson will host visitors all day offering tours, refreshments, and a chance to register for a prize. The firm promotes its repair and service capabilities and urges customers to compare Chevrolet models with other makes.
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