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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
2
Various social groups met in homes this week. Mrs. E. H. Clark led a Double Four bridge session with high and low scores noted. Several clubs held meetings with programs on aircraft television literature and community service, followed by luncheons and games.
Garfield township pupils surprised Joyce Ackerman for her eighth birthday at Miss Berniece Rickles’s Garfield No.3 school. Ice cream and cake, sent by Mrs. Ackerman, were served after the party. The Garfield township teachers’ meeting was hosted by Miss Aletta Grant with a social hour and lunch. The candlelighting service was led by Mrs. J H Brankman and Mrs. C B Bowen. The K S K plans a January meeting at the home of Mrs. Cecil Twigg with Mrs. Frank Stearns assisting.
Reverend J Plummer of the Methodist Church announces taking charge of regular services this Sunday. Mrs Plummer has improved and may return home in a week. Gratitude is expressed for the board allowing them to remain in Sioux City this weekend with a cordial invitation to all church services.
Pastor J. O. Wangberg presents The Challenge of the Time Extended to the Christian People from Matthew 9 36 to 10 7. Luther League slated for Sunday evening if weather allows. Catechism class meets Saturday at 1 30 p m at the parsonage. Quote from Albert Barnes on eternity.
The Presbyterian Church will host a Young People's Day program titled Christus Victor next Sunday at 10:00 AM. Members of the congregation and friends are invited to attend for readings talks and special music. Sunday School follows the service with Bible study classes for all ages. The Christian Endeavor society meets at 6:80 PM in the church parlors led by Miss Marie White to discuss improving evening meetings. Choir rehearsal at the manse is set for Thursday at 7:30 PM to prepare for the program.
Last weekend Shirley Thornton returned from meetings for Dr. Salsbury dealers in Iowa and Nebraska. Similar sessions were held by Salsbury staff in 12 states. Poultry mortality in laying birds is a major issue, with pullet death rates from 25 to 50 percent in some areas and 20 to 30 percent in Iowa. Nationally, poultry mortality costs farmers about 150 million dollars annually per Ohio State estimates. Featured speaker in the Salsbury program.
The Rial presents The Fighting 69th starring Pat O’Brien James Cagney George Brent and Jeffrey Lynn this Sunday through Tuesday January 28 29 and 30. Also showing Our Neighbors the Carters with Frank Craven Fay Bainter and Gloria Carter from January 30 to February 1.
The Iowa State Commerce Commission announces a petition by Central States Electric Company Cedar Rapids to erect and operate an electric transmission line across public lands highways and private lands in Pocahontas County Iowa. A hearing is set for February 20 1940 at Des Moines with objections due February 15 1940. representation advised.
Dr. O J Mayfield research chief for Dr Salsbury s laboratories Charles City Iowa presented statistics showing which diseases and parasites drive poultry mortality. Banquets were held near Fort Dodge Wahhonsa Hotel and Tangney Hotel Spencer with about 70 attendees each. Rolfe participants included Morris Webb and George and Robert Beckord of Salsbury Poultry Health service authorized members. Salsbury field staff numbers nearly 60 covering key poultry regions nationwide. LeMars saw the removal of an old landmark tree across from the courthouse yard after years of presence.
Esther Dorothea Quinlan daughter of Mrs. Thomas Quinlan of Pocahontas wed Russell R. Forsythe son of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Forsythe of Plover January 28 1940 at 8 30 a m in Sac Heart church Pocahontas Father Dailey performed the single ring ceremony. The bridal party included Agnes Quinlan Ludlow IL as bridesmaid and Thomas Quinlan Jr Pocahontas as usher with Billy Mackovets and Jane Hammes singing during the ceremony. The couple will reside on the Quinlan farm north of Pocahontas after a brief stay in Des Moines.
The Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges held a joint officer installation led by Humboldt team. Officers named include May Pease as vice grand and Edna Mar chant as treasurer among others. Oyster stew followed. a dance at the I O O F hall honored E Steffenson who plans to return to Denmark.
Local dealer highlights a large supply of Idaho white pine lumber including 4 6 8 and 10 inch boards and square edged boards 4 to 12 inches. Car siding and flooring options noted with price savings on shorter lengths and a focus on insulation and fuel efficiency for winter comfort.
Mrs Margare tended the funeral of her father Dr day in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs attended friends at i Ca ay day evening. Trinity Lutheran Aid met at the Sam Smith home in Humboldt Thursday afternoon. Gladys Sinclair learned her aunt Mrs Peter Tellier of Humboldt died Sunday evening. Funeral services will be held in Humboldt Wednesday afternoon. Mrs T S Clark entered Ft Dodge hospital Sunday for an operation Monday. Irvin Rickard, confined to hospital in recent weeks, is reported failing fast.
North English farmer James Lockridge faced a costly mishap after a horse was electrocuted when a wire in the barn was raised following a prior accident. The incident left Lockridge with a $300 loss and highlighted dangers in barn wiring.
On a road north of Brooklyn Marvin Calderwood could not avoid four escaping mules from Andrew Calderwood. One mule was killed in the collision as the animals had wandered onto the highway creating a deadly hazard.
Albert Chesley a farm hand near Palo reported losing a billfold with $8 last summer. It was recently found intact in a feed rack at the same farm where he worked.
Mrs. B. C. Rudolfson thanks neighbors and friends for the cards and flowers she received during her hospital stay.
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