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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
3
A fire at the J. B. Sheldon residence in the north part of town caused slight damage after being discovered in the basement by Richard Forbes. Cause traced to a defect in the electric wiring. hand extinguishers were used, no major damage reported.
Opal Clayton was honored with a miscellaneous shower at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon. Attendance totaled 70.
A fragment describes a bridal reception with gifts and affectionate notes. The hostess in charge served the bride with light refreshments during a suggestive cloaked afternoon gathering.
Havelock Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with the pastor Wolcott to preach next Sunday. Jean Harr and Sheldon Bergholdt wed Jan 5 at Cher okee parsonage with attendees, and they plan to reside at 1152 Page Blvd St Louis Mo after a brief trip.
The Havelock school adds new courses with seniors offered shorthand sociology and advanced home economics. Supt. Jennings oversees sociology and typewriting, Miss Swanson handles shorthand and American government, Miss Dawson teaches advanced home economics, and Richard Forbes and Russel Kraai lead commercial arithmetic and freshman business intro courses.
Rev and Mrs J D Wolcott received an invitation to a wedding in California marking a fortunate event in their lives The note highlights a moment of joy and future travel plans tied to the invitation from an unnamed correspondent in the newspaper clipping.
Miss Katherine Tyler of Long Beach California will marry with Rev Wolcott officiating. Mr and Mrs J C Tyler are their parents and Mr Tyler is Mrs Wolcott's brother. The Wolcott couple plan to leave for California Sunday evening January 28.
The Havelock Ladies Aid postpones two one act plays with date to be announced. The next PTA meeting at the school Tuesday evening January 30 features performances by girls and boys glee clubs, a vocal solo by George Sylviey, health talk by Dr. W B Mc Taggart, and a demonstration by students in industrial art. Sandwiches and coffee will be served by men led by Bill Smith.
Five year old Alice refuses eggs as a food jag. Mother serves calmly. no contention, no punishment. The column notes such episodes often resolve themselves, avoiding lasting dislike or battles over meals. Also includes home tips on removing oak floor water spots and using oxalic acid.
A jelly roll serves well when eggs are plentiful. The sponge cake is light and fat free, rolled with jelly, cream, or custard. A tested recipe uses cake flour, baking powder, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and jelly, baked 18 minutes at 400 F, then rolled in a sugar-dusted cloth to set.
On a day with sub zero temperatures the recipe suggests steaming Oyster Soup using 1 quart oysters with 1 quart milk and butter. The method cooks the oysters until edges curl, then adds hot milk and seasonings. Serve with wafers and carrot sticks or crisp celery.
Read through a long list of residents' activities from Rolfe Pocahontas Mallard Laurens and surrounding areas. People attend church events visit relatives travel for work and run small businesses. The item mix includes showers illnesses harness shop openings and car updates with several trips to nearby towns noted.
A traveler describes riding the Challenger from Ames to California with a 11:81 departure from Boone. The fast train costs 4.60 extra fare but saves meals and berths. He notes limited stops, breakfast in Cheyenne and Los Angeles, and scenery from sage deserts to Utah mountains as watches set back twice.
Darlene Oleson made a business trip to Spirit Lake Spencer and Emmetsburg Thursday. B A Layman was ill during the week. Mrs Frank Ralle visited Rolfe on Wednesday and John Hendrick was mentioned as her parental relation. Bernice Van Persuen, sixth grade teacher, was ill last week and Mrs Rex Coyle substituted. George Sylviey will go to Pocahontas Wednesday for grand jury service. Weather hit Havelock chicken dinner with poor patronage but raised $12.
A letter describes a winter stay in San Diego California with Mary Shackelford and family on Palm City Drive. The writer notes a pleasant, sunny climate, homelike scenes, and local sights near a naval base while contrasting Iowa winters and relief aid. Plans include visiting, gardening, and possible return to Plover Iowa in spring.
Farmers have furnished more than 21.5 million dollars to establish cooperative organizations in Iowa. Farmers elevators account for over half the amount.
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