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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1942

Page

2

Luncheon and social events at local clubs and churches

Last Thursday the Woman's Golf Auxiliary held a one o’clock luncheon at the Country Club with seven bridge tables and prizes for both auction and contract. The A Y P Class enjoyed a Sunday picnic moved indoors due to bad weather. The Double 4 bridge club honored Mrs. Mile Stoner before her California departure. The Excelsior Society plans a program at the Presbyterian church. A large bridal shower for Annabelle Brinkman occurred at the Methodist church with multiple hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Howard hosted a 2 12 o'clock luncheon near Rolfe for the wedding of their son Garth Edwin and Dorothy Agnes Sernett with 64 guests and many gifts, then the newlyweds departed for St. Paul. A Trinity Lutheran Missionary society met at Mrs. Lomen’s with strong turnout.

Wesdames Telmer Sime R. G. Pisnter Ed Duffy Louis Paulson Curtis Jones E. Etkenberry Glyde Brinsman Bridge Club Annabelle Brinkman Methodist Church Ernest Vaughn Glyde Brinkman A. A. Brinkman Henry Olerich J. H. Brinkman Helen John Mosbach Whittemore Park Keefimen Pocztiontas John Hox Whittemste B. F. Howard H. F. Howard Rolie Garth Edwin Dorothy Agnes Sernett Joseph Sernett Pocahontas

Rolfe Boy Writes Home From Great Lares

A Rolfe family member in service writes from Great Lares describing life away from home. He notes missing home, being at the station about four more weeks, and asks that the letter be published in the Letters from Service Wen column to share with friends back home.

Rolfe Boy Great Lares Realmp Ami Hella

Trinity Lutheran Worship and Activities Bulletin

J C Wangberg pastor leads Sunday worship at 9 39 am with theme Bringing Disciples to Christ based on John 1 35 42. Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 39 am. Missionary Society to meet at Mrs A Sironzon home on Wednesday July 5.

Methodist Church Announces Bible Conference at Lake Okoboji

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Bible conference runs July 26 to August 2 with Bishop R Baxter of Portland and Bishop Edwin F Lee of Malaysia preaching the first and second Sundays. Miss Dorothy McConnell editor of World Outlook speaks and reads in mission study. Church extends welcome to all.

THE Methodist Church E. J. Plummer Lake Okoboji R. Baxter Portland Qrezon Edwin F. Lee Malaysia Dorothy McConnell World Outlook

Presbyterian Church Service and Societies Schedule

Pastor W F Schneck leads Sunday school at 4 pm and morning worship at 11 am. Choir practice Wednesday afternoon. Excelsior Society meets Wednesday July 8 at the usual time. Senior Young People's Society gathers Saturday July 8 at 8 pm. Lord's Supper to be celebrated.

Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church

Frances Hurley and Edmond O'Brien Wed in Elkader

Miss Frances Hurley daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael B Hurley Elkader and Edmond O'Brien son of Mrs Catherine O'Brien Whitemore were married June 24 at 9:86 o clock in St Joseph church Elkader Monsignor James P Taken officiating The bride wore a white mousseline desoie dress with lace insertions and a fingertip veil The groom gave a gold heart shaped locket and the couple were attended by Miss Catherine O'Brien and Bernard Hurley

Frances Hurley Michael B. Hurley Elkader Edmond O’brien Catherine O’brien Whittemore Fort Dodge Bernard Hurley Toledo

Wedding of Miss Whittemore and Mr Rolfe in Elkader

The ceremony at St Joseph church featured music by Martin Penneton Bea McNeill and Eileen Ehrhardt. A reception followed at the bride's parents home with 80 guests. The couple will reside in Whittemore after a trip to Wisconsin Dells and Chicago. The bride, a Whittemore Whittemore High School and art college alumna, taught home economics in Whittemore Des Moines township schools. The groom is a WhittemorePresen tation academy graduate pursuing farming nearby.

Micnac Barry Meir Rolfe G. & Oidstance Orzan Music Baa Igen Earhardt Elkader Tastese Martin Penneton Bea McNeill Postville Schubert Eileen Ehrhardt Mary Rita Ehrhardt K. C Christian Mothers and Daughters Society St. Joseph Counle Vws Dells Chicago Whitten Stepa High School Art College Dubuque Hanen University of Iowa Iowa City Iowa State College Ames

Card of Thanks from Betty McIntire

Betty McIntire thanks friends and neighbors for thoughtful attentions shown during her convalescence.

Betty McIntire

Seaman Willard George Sends News From Vallejo

Mr and Mrs Lyman George receive a telegram from their son Seaman Willard George dated June 25 stating he is safe and well in Vallejo California. Willard in the U S Navy has been aboard the S S Samson and was at Pearl Harbor on December 7.

George Lyman George Willard Vallejo California U.S. Navy S.S. Samson Pearl Harbor

Letters From Rolfe Boys in Service

Priv. Andrew O. Pedersen writes from Fort Knox about Army life in the 65th Armored Field Artillery Battalion He praises the Rolfe Arrow news and notes training, meals, trousers growing tighter, and limited town visits with occasional theaters and a visit from Crosby The letter ends with thanks for the hometown news

G65th Armored Field Artillery Batelion Fort Knox Army Pest Crosby Andrew O. Pedersen

Harold Roberts Describes Mississippi Camp Shelby Visit

Harold E Roberts writes from Camp Shelby Mississippi describing the warm nights chigger bites red clay rain and sunburned skin He notes cooler tents now used barracks near Jezsburg 12 miles away and meals in a home like mess hall Soldiers arrive from New York to Canada with Southern speech quirks Stores churches and bus traffic near the camp He thanks the Arrow newsletter and sends greetings to all.

Camp Shelby Miss Bert Gulf Coast Jezsburg New York Canada Harold E. Roberts

Stockyard firms switch purchase day for Fourth of July

Notice states Wiegman Stockyards and Hughes Stockyards will buy stock on Friday instead of Saturday due to Independence Day.

Wiegman Stockyards Hughes Stockyards

Bendixen Picnic Near Rolfe Draws Sixty Five Attendees

The Bendixen family picnic held Sunday, June 21 at Rolfe Park drew 65 attendees after a bountiful dinner. Officers for the next year include President Mrs. Frank Brehendsen and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Marcellus Olberding with Mrs. Leonard Tubbs presiding.

Bendixen Rolfe Pars Leonard Tubbs Frank Brehendsen Ivan Borg Marcellus Olberding John Lynch Lester Lynch Floyd Hutchinson Vernon Borg Verna Mae Seppenfield Walter Higgins Gerald Higgins John Witt Marguerite Witt John Ricklefs Grimore City Nellie Bendixon Clarence Bendixen Mallard Max Higgins Giho Leonard Rutland Bice

East Coast visitor discusses gas stations and future studies

Arthur W. Eliets, nephew of Mrs. J. Meer, is visiting the Moon home. He recently worked at the Norfolk shipyard and will soon go to Glendale California to study aircraft instrument maintenance. He notes a contrast with Eastern conditions, mentions a T bone steak and cheap drinks, and observes many gas stations display no gas signs.

Arthur W. Eliets J. Meer ES. Mavy Yard Norfolk Glendale Calif Tn Elliott

Republicans Endorse Aid to Dependent Children Plan

The document applauds the Republican administration for balance and debt avoidance, calls for Iowa to enact aid to dependent children under the Social Security Act, supports federal participation, and advocates increased Old Age Assistance to meet rising living costs, honoring those who served.

Iowa Nevada

Republican Party Nominating Delegates Listed For 1942 Conventions

A wartime party notice lists locally chosen Republican nominees and delegates. It names J. P. Mullen C. E. L. Lee F. E. Van Alstine as district committeemen and lists delegates to the state and district judicial conventions to be held in Des Moines Sioux City and Emmetsburg in July 1942. It closes with a safety message Save a life Drive with care.

Republican Party J. P. Mullen C. E. L. Lee F. E. van Alstine Des Moines A. J. Shaw F. C. Gilchrist, Jr Clarence W. Johnson E. L. Albaugh Jens Thompson Ray Sioux City Fred Gilchrist, Jr R. L. Hudson J. H. Brinkman Carl Flanagan T. P. Comer John Pollock Ed J. Mullen Geo. Shors Frank Shaw Bert Shaw, Jr A. C. Carmichael N. J. Bixler Nell Thornton Gladys Bouma

Recital Highlights Mrs. J B Rittgen Pupils

Music pupils of Mrs. J. B. Rittgen gave a Thursday afternoon recital at home. Students performed pieces by Bay erly Majorowicz Majorowica and Donald Ritiga. Mothers attended as guests.

J. B

Place your coal orders now and shop local for delivery

Hee Haw News urges early coal orders and shipper planning. Promotion notes two May car shipments delayed, advises ordering soon to ease winter shortages and delegated delivery. Also touts hay racks, feeders, hog bungalows and cattle bunks, plus door screens and a sugar rationing book for July.

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