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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
4
Public records show a list of county expenses and reimbursements for construction, supplies, labor, and services. Numerous vendors and individuals are named, with many items rejected including an Independent School of Early books claim and other disputed charges.
Rolfe hosts Swea City Friday in a Twin Lakes Conference game after Swea City defeated Rolfe 387-25, a revenge-minded Ro lfe team aiming to stay undefeated with five wins and no losses. The schedule also lists Feb 4 at Manson and Feb 6 versus Plover as benefits of county tourney prep.
The piece urges buyers to choose quality chicks over cheap stock, noting higher future profits from healthier birds. It cites Kansas dealers and wider hatchery trends, stressing early orders and stronger chicks as key to bigger returns.
The document lists students with perfect papers across grades and notes on arithmetic habits posters art class and reading test achievers. It highlights first grade designs using trees animals and balloons, kindergarten reading primers, and star counts for health and attendance records.
DeWayne Henderson traveled to Emmetsburg on business Tuesday. Willing Workers' Society invites a basement anniversary shower attendees bring a dis towel dish rag or pot holder next Thursday afternoon. Plover girls lost 39 33 to Albert City, boys edged by a last minute shot 34 33 after trailing 25 22 at three quarters.
Frank Priebe signs a letter praising efficient chick-rearing practices and suggesting profits rise when attention to early brooding is strong, highlighting practical husbandry insights.
Farmer John worries about costly fertilizers while Neighbor Jim questions long term soil impact. P. E. Brown of Town State College confirms proper use preserves soil, noting fertilizers supply needed plant foods for larger yields and do not wear out soil when applied correctly.
County agent E J Schmuecker says a proposed soil conservation based farm program to replace the AAA will fit Iowa needs. The plan urges paying farmers who follow approved cropping systems to conserve soil and control erosion, tied to county planning committees and state reports due after March 1.
A humorous Plain Talk column from Des Moines extols the virtues of a horse over cars by poking fun at maintenance costs and recurring expenses. It imagines a horse as self-starting and reliable while mocking licenses, plates, gas bills, and spark plug fuss.
Graettinger region news covers Sunday visits, mumps in several families, a new baby Patricia Jean in the Robinson home, attendance at funerals in Des Moines, a community shower for Mrs Beulah Campney Davis at the M E church parlors, upcoming play Prisoner at the Bar at the Methodist Church, farm shipments to Chicago, and various local social events and church activities.
Activities include a basketball game in Emmetsburg Friday evening featuring Heathman and team members against E-Burg Junior College. Families travel to Pocahontas for the Livermore Merchants contest. Community updates report illnesses, quilting gatherings, and a funeral trip to Dysart as school schedules adjust after the storm.
The article invites friends of Mrs Beulah Campney Davis to a post nuptial shower at KE church social rooms Thursday afternoon this week. Guests include Mrs O A Camoney of Algona and other ladies on the serving list.
Last week activity halted by no trains and royal carrier delays. School canceled Wednesday and Thursday due to cold and snow. Library benefit postponed and Willing Workers meeting called off. Armstonge basketball game canceled. Business and social events suspended. Thermometers below zero and readings varied across homes.
Sunday services listed for Plover Methodist Church include Sunday School at 1:00 am morning worship at 11:00 am and evening service at 1:45 pm The note invites all without a church home to join and be made welcome at worship services during the coming week.
Plover Presbyterian Church reports morning worship and Sunday School times. Bible study class held Tuesday. Services continue as weather permits. Last Sunday attendance was low due to sub zero temperatures. parishioners praised for braving the weather. A drama is planned for Friday February 1. Details to follow next week.
Town records a blizzard with subzero temperatures. No school held Wednesday. Local farming notes report A. S. Roberts and son keeping 200 baby chicks warm. Community members gather for dinners and visits amid winter weather and road conditions.
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