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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1941
Page
6
A Friday night surprise wedding in Plover entertained about 50 residents. Verna Hofert officiated with a single ring ceremony as the groom Erna Lehnus and bride wore pale attire. attendees included relatives, friends, and guests from nearby towns.
A large group of relatives and friends gathered at the Linn home Sunday to honor Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Linn and their daughter Eva. A basket lunch was served at noon and the afternoon was spent in visiting with attendees including the Broderson, Larson, Weeks, Josifck, Opal Larson, Moore, Swanson, Ruthven, Andy Anderson of Webb, and Chas Taylor of Dickens families.
A pretty wedding took place Sunday afternoon at the Peterson Methodist church as Miss Clar ine Stone and Roger Heathman joined in marriage. The ceremony drew families and friends for the early summer event.
Plover Methodist Church will not hold preaching services this Sunday due to the absence of Pastor E Redmayne. Sunday school remains at 10 a.m. with normal activities planned.
John Brunn pastor at Plover Presbyterian Church leads divine worship at 9 a m. Next Sunday is Communion Sunday, inviting worshippers to come prepared in heart and mind for the solemn service.
A historical quotation urges daily focus on national greatness to foster love of country. It credits the spirit of duty and courage of those who built the nation, inspiring enduring patriotism through a view of its glory.
The Progress Club met in the Methodist church basement for its annual Guest Day with 21 members present and guests from Times Gilmore City Bode and Rutland. A brief program included solos readings and community singing followed by refreshments. Guest visitors included Mrs Lora Dayton of Ames and Mrs Orpha Smith of Des Moines.
Mrs Ellen Mathers of Rolfe and Mrs Fred Johnson of Minneapolis visited the Kelsey home. Betty Kelsey planned a visit in Mallard. the Olson family returned from a east motor trip and planned time at Spirit Lake and Lake Okoboji. several other relatives visited and shopped in Humboldt Sioux City and Morningside college noted.
Four groups under leaders Mrs. Al Seaquist and Mrs. Gerald Chase met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Seaquist’s home to plan the year’s work. A social hour followed the business meeting with refreshments served by the hostesses.
Patty Jacobs celebrated her birthday with a group of children hosted by Mrs Bernard Jacobs on Friday afternoon. The event featured games and a lunch prepared by Mrs Jacobs and gifts pleased the guest of honor.
Mr. and Mrs. John Eurom of Alton stayed with son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Aksel Larson. Mrs. Lora Dayton of Ames attended a supper at Ed O'Donnell’s with Earl Dayton and Martha Wallace. Orpha Smith of Des Moines visited Earl Dayton’s family. Dayton returned to Ames after a week with relatives. Mrs. Herbert Jones of Rolfe and Mrs. Roy Ellsworth shopped in Fort Dodge Friday.
Miss Caroline Madsen entertained the Past Noble Grands of the Rebekah lodge with a silver tea at her home on Friday afternoon. Proceeds will support the lodge endowment fund while guests enjoyed social time and refreshments prepared by the hostess.
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