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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1938

Page

2

Mrs. A C Thomas Sends Warm Pasadena Report

Mrs. A C Thomas in Pasadena writes friends in Rolfe about the west coast. She recalls the Parade of Roses with 17 bands and 150 horses valued at 225000, and describes cactus displays near Lotties and the Nativity play with 100 participants. She also notes a Christmas tree lane of cedar trees lit with electric lights and invites readers to ask for more details.

A. C. Thomas Pasadena Calif Rolfe West Coast Lotties Thomas City Hall

Highway Patrol to Conduct Iowa Police Schools in January

Lew Wallace announced that Iowa Highway Safety Patrol training will begin at Fort Des Moines with an officer’s school for sergeants on January 4 to 6. Half the force will train January 9 to 15 and the other half January 16 to 22, with driver license examiners attending January 23 to 29. The aim is to study 1937 highway fatalities and plan a radical 1938 reduction campaign.

Lew Wallace Iowa Highway Safety Patrol Fort Des Moines Wallace Iowa

Breckenridge Miss Dorothy Breckenridge Weds George Mohr

Dorothy Breckenridge daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Breckenridge marries George Mohr son of G H Mohr at a candlelight ceremony. The couple met in Waterloo prep for this wedding and will reside in Washington Iowa after a brief trip. The reception followed for 50 guests at the bride’s home with music by Joanne Lowrie. Both are graduates of State Teachers College.

Dorothy Breckenridge W. C Second - Street West George Mohr Washington Iowa G. H. Mohr Estherville Joanne Lowrie Liszt Mendelssohn Virginia Burton LeRoy Furry Cedar Falls Miss Lowrie State Teachers College Alpha Beta Gamma Sorority Rolfe School Waterloo Mohr Xando Fraternity Minnesingers Waterloo Courier

Mrs. F. E. Shuck obituary from Indiana to Iowa

Mary A. Shuck born October 28 1853 in Delphi Indiana died January 16 1938 at her daughter’s home near Rolfe Iowa She was the eldest of nine Culler siblings and married Francis E. Shuck in Forrest City Arkansas They had six children two survive Mrs Fred Bade Rolfe and Mrs Nat Landolt Gilmore City She leaves 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral services were held January 18 at St John’s church Gilmore City with burial in Gilmore Cemetery

Mary A. Shuck Delphi Ind Fred Bade Rolfe John Mary. Culler Francis E. Shuck Forrest City Ark Nat Landolt Gilmore City Shuck St. John’s Church Gilmore Cemetery

Changeable Weather Continues With Snow Forecast

Weather this week remains highly changeable with warm spells melting snow and easing travel. Monday brought near freezing temperatures and lingering unsettled conditions with a new round of snow anticipated in the near future.

Mrs W I Branagan Dies in Emmetsburg

Mrs W I Branagan, mother of William T Branagan editor of the Emmetsburg Democrat, died at her home in Emmetsburg Monday evening January 17 after a long illness. Her husband, also an editor, died about four years ago. Survived by one sister, a son and grandsons. Funeral plans not yet complete.

W. I. Branagan William T. Branagan Emmetsburg

Louise Vaughn Named in I S T C Beauty Contest

Louise Vaughn daughter of Mr and Mrs Art Vaughn earns nomination as one of 1925 Old Gold beauties at I S T C. She is sponsored by none social sorority and faces student body election January 25 26 to reduce to 12 candidates. A final six will be chosen February 4 with past winner Evelyn Sennet as a precedent.

Louise Vaughn Birs Art Vaughn Calnase Miss Vaughn Eta Garnrea No Social Pidge Sis Rolfe Evelyn Sennett I. S.t.c

Vaccine promising to reduce horse encephalomyelitis deaths

Dr L M Graham reviews Iowa summer outbreak data showing about 29 percent mortality from encephalomyelitis in horses. One vaccine dose lowers mortality to about 2.9 percent and two doses greatly reduce losses. Recurrence risks remain if the disease returns.

L. M. Graham Iowa

Arrow Pathfinder offer cuts price for year

Uncle Eli extols a local bargain offering a full year of Pathfinder and the Arrow for just $2.30. He hails the deal as two top papers in the country at a remarkable value, urging readers to act.

Arrow Pathfinder The

Pick Cotton on Trip to Western Coast

The Guy Eccles family reports a fine time on a Pasad ena California trip. They traveled the southern route and returned the same way. Cotton was harvest ed in Oklahoma and Texas. The Rolfe people picked some cotton stalks and brought it home as a curiosity. Winter clothing felt comfortable, California proved as described, with perfect weather except for one rainy day. Mr. Eccles and Junior fished ten miles offshore and enjoyed the trip's experience and city scenery. Mrs. E J Struthers hosted five girls for Evelyn’s fifteenth birthday party with gifts and theater afterward.

Guy Eccles Pasadena California Oklahoma Texas Rolfe Eccles Mr. Eccles Junior

Golfers Enjoy Warm Day On Local Course

A foursome consisting of Morris W. Webb Leonard McDonald Robert G. Hunter and Watson Beam played the local course on a warm Sunday. Also noted were various community happenings including 4 H club activity and town schedules.

Morris W. Webb Leonard McDonald Robert G. Hunter Watson Beam H. D. Brinkman Brinkman Orvan Olerich Arthur Vaughn Pocahontas Earl Fisher Minnie Jarvis J. F. Carlson Art Michalek Claribel Louise

Lars Severson Dies After Stroke in Illnois Community

Lars Severson son of Herschel Illinois died Sunday morning after a stroke. He lived between here and Plover for years and is survived by his wife and four sons Silas Lawrence Stanley and George at home. Brother Sam Severson of Clear Lake Iowa and S. T. Severson of Los Angeles also survive. Funeral planned in Herschel with Dr. G A Everson attending.

Rolfe Lars Severson Herschel Ill Plover Sam Severson Clear Lake Iowa E.B. ‘Thompson

Readers Letters and the Value of Signatures

The Arrow reflects reader letters of commendation and criticism. Most writers sign, but some letters arrive unsigned or signed Reader or Subscriber. Anonymous letters lack accountability, which strengthens the case for editors to know author identities before judging arguments.

Epworth League Activities At Local M E Church

Rev Clarence W Tompkins leads Sunday school and morning worship at the M E Church with Epworth League events noted. Plans include a play What Lack I Yet and an international tea on Feb 7, rally at Pocahontas Feb 14, and a pot luck supper Jan 21.

Fishers of Men Epworth League Rolfe Estelyn Roberts Pocahontas Asbury Grant Johnson Kensington Ladies’ Aid Pocahontas School of Religion Shroder Gilmore City Sinning Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church

Nain Lutheran Church announces officers and schedule

Nain Lutheran Church led by Pastor George J. Robertson lists Sunday school and Bible class at 10 15 a m no services Thursday Jan 20 Luther League meets at Donald Nielsen home at 8 p m Annual meeting elected Raymond Isacson to succeed David Henderson as trustee and treasurer and B G Behrendsen and Albert Hermansen as deacons Do not neglect your soul attend church regularly

Luther League Donald Nielsen Raymond Isacson David Henderson B. G. Behrendsen Albert Hermansen

Trinity Lutheran Sunday Services and Jan Budget Note

Regular worship at Trinity Lutheran led by Rev. J. O. Wangberg with an offering for the synodical budget. This is the final month to raise funds for 1938. Luther league, Bible study Thursday, January 20, catechism Saturday, Ladies’ Aid meets January 26. quote from C. H. Spurgeon.

Luther League Ladies’ Aid Society Hart Chambers

Presbyterian Church Announces Services and Activities

Rev H A Sinnir Th D pastor leads worship at 10 o clock with choir by Mary Graves and a duet by Esse Luce and Curtis Jones. Sunday school had 152. 11 10 meets for all ages. Christian Endeavor led by Rachel Tutt discusses We Need the Church. Young People circle meets in Plover on Feb 7. Mrs George Ivey ill at home with laryngitis.

Gers Ices Mary Graves Esse. Luce Curtis Jones Rachel Tutt Christian Endeavor Society Presbyterian Church Plover

Card of Thanks from Christina car committee

On behalf of the Christina car committee of Rolfe and Poca counties we thank all purchasers of Christmas Bealy made the sale Breat gy Thanks also to Arro jst ity Kindness in advertising With ou Chateman charge Mrs J R McIntire Help save a life Look what drive and where you walkp

Christina Rolfe and Poca County Toad Bealy Arro Jst Ou Chateman J. R. McIntire

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