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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1932
Page
5
A dense list of local gatherings and meetings appears with dates from January 22 through February 22. Activities include Presbyterian, 4-H, Lightbearer, Trinity Lutheran, American Legion units, Y M C A Bridge, Sorosis Club, Epworth League, and D A clubs. Public events at homes and halls across Laurens and Pocahontas areas planned by Iraday, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Wheeler, Miss Fae, and others.
Rolfe high school announces an all school play with cast from the entire student body. The show opens Tuesday evening January 26 with the title All Night. Proceeds benefit a branch of school work. See the local page advert for details and the school paper The R. H. S. Arrowette.
The article notes Pocahontas county horses suffer internal parasites with nose flies and stomach worms common. It describes a proposed bot fly treatment plan including veterinarian involvement and Farm Bureau support to provide discounted 30 cent per horse treatment if petitions circulate.
The side hunt, led by Clarence Dahl, won over Doc Butler despite heavy snow. Dahl’s team bagged 256 cottontails with 71 pigeons and two jackrabbits, while Earl Chambers topped individual scores with 28 rabbits and 4 pigeons for 152 points. Weiland was second with 17 rabbits and 2 crows. An oyster supper awaits the Dahl side. Butler claims an alibi as their champion hunter Doc Jones fell into a river and damaged his gun.
The American Legion post and Auxiliary units of Laurens will host Pocahontas County units at a joint meeting in Laurens Masonic Temple on Monday evening January 25. The program begins at eight with separate Legion and Auxiliary sessions followed by entertainment lunch and a dance. Father KE J. Smith of Cherokee will speak.
The Rolfe Golf Club's annual meeting reports a roughly $200 deficit offset by prior-year surplus. Attendance was small, with 27 fewer paying members and green fees described as scarce. Retiring directors C W Siefkin C J White and Marion Bruce were unanimously reelected.
Rolfe high and Rolfe junior high basketball teams visited Pocahontas Tuesday and won all three games. First team 21 to 7, second team 16 to 8, junior high 14 to 10, with strong defense limiting Pocahontas to only a few field goals.
Observers saw the Nathan Lurie store padlocked after a general assignment for creditors. Northwest Jobbers Credit Bureau trustee Albert Uggen oversees an inventory and invoices as negotiations for settlement continue, with possible future reopening depending on creditor actions.
Rev. C. P. Carlson's Sunday school class met at Dr. and Mrs. Lawson for a seven o'clock sleigh ride led by Art Vaughn with his team. The group enjoyed oysters, pickles, an oyster supper, apple pie, and coffee, then returned to town with singing. Three cheers honored Mr. Vaughn for the use of his team.
Leo W. Howe born September 16, 1905 in Rolfe Iowa died January 12 1982 at age 26. He was a Rolfe High School graduate and lived with his parents his entire life. He leaves one brother William of Great Falls Montana and three sisters Gladys Shenandoah Frances and Mrs. Clarence Nuss of Rolfe. Funeral Mass at St Margaret Catholic Church January 14, burial in St Margaret Cemetery. Relatives and friends from distance attended.
The Laurens Sun notes an off season for advertising as inventories are counted and spring offerings prepared. The reduced size reflects a balance between local news and ads, with four pages enough to cover all local matter when possible.
A proverb-like note states a man must prove himself or establish credibility before taking on a challenging task or opportunity. It emphasizes earning the right to perform by showing capability and readiness.
The Harlem Globe Trotters will meet the Rolfe Wildcats at the Rolfe school gymnasium Saturday night January 28. The article notes the Trotters’ rare defeats on tour and promises an exciting display of fast basketball. The Wildcats expect a strong challenge and a good exhibition with a slight admission increase to cover costs.
The Pocahontas County Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association held its annual meeting in Pocahontas on Tuesday January 19. C L Gunder son was elected president, F K Hawley vice president, and P J Shaw secretary treasurer. The firm reported 1931 gains with $3 505 000 in risks and total coverage at $17 322 000. As of January 1 1982 bills and losses were paid treasury held $5 968 04 with $1 229 67 due from re insurance and $11 000 in assessments outstanding.
Pocahontas county dairymen elected officers at a social and business meeting held Friday evening. New roles: President L. M. Thornberry, Vice President John Kilburn, Secretary Roy Neville, Directors Wm. Schott Nels Beck E. T. Corcoran Cleo Searcy Tester Kenneth Littlefield. The group approved a flat rate fee plan and planned a June tour.
The Farm Bureau Board met last week and decided to reduce expenditures for 1932. All departments face cuts, with up to a one fourth salary reduction for the County Agent and less specialist help during the war year. Membership fees will likely cover a larger share of expenses.
Mallard opened strong and led throughout as Rolfe’s first string struggled to 18 points. Gehrt led Mallard with ten field goals and a free throw, while Rolfe’s Spiker and Captain Harold Calligan were top scorers for their teams. The rematch is set for Feb. 5 in Rolfe with Mallard seeking another win.
Havelock held a Monday referendum on allowing dancing. The result was 89 in favor and 66 against, totaling 155 votes. The vote aims to guide officials in future actions and suggests a return of local dancing activities.
County farmers with seeds for sale meet in Pocahontas at 1 30 to 3 30 p m Monday February 8 in the court house assembly room. Seeds include sweet clover hubam seed seed corn seed wheat oats red clover or other farm seeds. Dealers may bring samples and meet buyers with no charge to either party.
A community service at the Methodist church marked the eighteenth amendment adoption. Ministers from the Presby terian and Lutheran churches led the event alongside Mrs. W. P. Wheeler. Rev. Carlson and Rev. Bassett spoke on prohibition and the present outlook with references to Dr. Poling and Col. Woodcock. The program featured a young choir, soloists, and concluding remarks by Mrs. Wheeler.
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau directors met on January 18 and re-elected County Agent Dc. R. Bowers and his secretary Miss Marietta Spence. Both took pay cuts to aid economy with Bowers reducing $600 annually and Spence cutting $15 a month. Spence remains the lowest paid assistant in the courthouse.
Carey of Fonda urged Pocahontas County Farm Bureau to launch a campaign to control pocket gophers in the county this season. Rising gopher numbers are shown by increasing bounty payments, and after cold weather ends the effort will begin with youths and men trained to trap and poison the pests threatening alfalfa fields.
Dialogue fragment shows Sam asking Jim about winter plans maturing at Palm Beach. Jim confirms maturation but notes they were sidetracked by notes also maturing, indicating delays in finalizing arrangements.
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