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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1945

Page

2

Luncheon and Bridge At Golf Club House

Mesdames Peterson Webb and Siefkin hosted a Golf Club Auxiliary luncheon and bridge last Thursday at one o’clock with prizes for high and second high scores in contract and auction. The American Legion Auxiliary plans a July 9 meeting at the Legion hall with lunch and new members serving, followed by a regular meeting and installation of new officers led by Mrs. Chapman.

Mesdames B. A. Peterson M. W. Webb Hortense Siefkin Golf Club Clarence Ogden R. B. Ranney H. G. Frigaard H. I. Wickie American Legion Auxiliary the Legion Hall C. B. Chapman

Presbyterian church women's division meetings set for July 11

The four divisions of the Women's Association of the Presbyterian church announce July 11 hostesses for Division II Mrs Harold Shelgren Division II Mrs Clarence Jensen Division II Picnic at Rolfe park Division IV Mrs George Struthers Also Lucky 13 club held a surprise 11th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Vincent Stoner of Pocahontas with dinner cake coffee and a purse and lace tablecloth gift

Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church Harold Shelgren Clarence Jensen Rolfe Park George Struthers Lucky 13 Vincent Stoner Pocahontas Mrs. St Ner

Club Spends Day at Thornton Cottage in Maywood

Double-Six bridge club members visited Mrs. Shirley Thornton at Oakabode cottage in Maywood West Okoboji. They brunch at Crescent Beach hotel at 11 and played bridge in the afternoon with Mrs. B A Peterson high and Mrs. T S Clark low. Joyce Thornton gave a lake ride by speed boat. The travelers came by train at 7:30 am from here, met at Spencer, returning in the evening. Crescent Beach hotel, closed years, was bought and reopened this year by Carroll Lane, former Rolfe teacher.

Bridge Club Shirley Thornton Thornton Cottage Oakabode Maywood West Okoboji Crescent Beach B. A. Peterson T. S. Clark Joyce Thornton Spencer Thornton Carroll Lane Rolfe

Mrs Grant Johnson Seeks Arrow Renewal at Leland Home

Mrs Grant Johnson writes to renew her Arrow subscription from her new home near Leland Iowa praising the paper. She notes the season has been backward statewide but reports corn progress in their field improving recently.

Grant Johnson Leland Iowa

Mrs Liberty and Gretchen Schultz Buy Beauty Shop

Mrs Liberty Gretchen Schultz and Miss Dorothy Christensen of Mallard have purchased Golda Jones Beauty Shop and plan to redecorate before opening the parlor about August first.

Liberty Gretchen Schultz Dorothy Christensen Mallard Golda Jones

Meeting on Okinawa Report From Sgt. James Alexander

Sgt James Alexander writes his sister that he and Capt Lauren Seth met briefly on Okinawa and enjoyed a visit. Seth says she can read all about their meeting in The Arrow.

Sgt James Alexander Axel Iversen Capt Laruen Seth Mr. St. Seth Okinawa Seth The Arrow

Lively Lassies Meet The DMT Farm Club

Lively Lassies 4 H club held a regular meeting on June 21 at Yvonne Oskint's home. Members practiced for their Farm Bureau program on Friday June 29. Lunch was served and outdoor recreation followed. Lois Carpenter, reporter.

DMT Lively Lassies Yvonne Oskint Farm Bureau Lois Carpenter

Six letter men expected for 1945 Iowa football

Six major letter men are expected to be available for the 1945 Iowa football squad when summer drill opens August 6. They are Nelson Smith halfback Paul Fagerlind guard Ralph Katz guard or tackle Forrest Masterson tackle and Bob Wisch Meier and Jace Kelso ends.

Iowa Nelson Smith Paul Fagerlind Ralph Katz Forrest Masterson Bob Wisch- Meier Jace Kelso

Methodist Church Activities Announced for Summer

Rev. C. R. Buckwalter invites all to Sunday school at 10 15 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m with a Feet of Clay sermon. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 and last summer meeting. Pot luck dinner at 2 p m. Official board meets and women society circle meetings scheduled. Camp Methods next week so parsonage stays unmanned.

Woman’s Society King’s Guards Joan Hanson Joyce Spencer Spirit Lake Methodist Camp

Trinity Lutheran Service and Luther League at Church

J O Wangberg pastor leads 9 30 am morning worship with theme Christ Relationship to the Law and the Prophets and Man s Relationship to Christ based on Matth 5 17 19. Luther League meets 5 pm. Catechism class Saturday at 1 45 pm at the church.

Christ Luther League

Nain Lutheran Church Announces Summer Schedule Amery

Pastor Amery L Petersen leads Friday and Sunday services with Sunday school at 8 30 p m teachers meet at the parsonage. Bible class at 10 15 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday July 11 at 2 15 p m at the church.

Nain Lutheran Church Amery L. Petersen Ladies Aid

Presbyterian Church announces services and meetings

Pastor W F Schneck leads Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11. Choir practice is Wednesday at 8 30 p m. Women's Association divisions meet Wednesday afternoon July 11. Four youths Phyllis Molyneux Ethel Young Ruth Ives and Kay Whitmore will attend the conference at Camp Foster this year.

Presbyterian Church

Our Army Calls for War Bonds and Arsenal Upgrades

A citizen appeal urges support for war bonds as the nation mobilizes for greater artillery and ammunition production. Officials emphasize home front contributions to strengthen military readiness and supply lines.

Keep Cool This Summer By Eating Less Says Nutritionist

Mrs Louise A Scott of the Town state health department urges reducing carbohydrates and fats to match energy use. She notes three meals remain important, favors fresh fruits and vegetables, and suggests salt use for hard workers. Fruit drinks help replace fluids and salts lost in perspiration.

Louise A. Scott State Health Department Scott

Statue of Liberty A Glorious Sight To Americans

G FE Whitehead notes the Statue of Liberty looms as a glorious sight for Americans returning from war and recalls the wounded soldiers arriving in New York aboard the Aquitania. The vista rekindles memories of grim war lessons as they sail into harbor after ocean crossings from foreign lands.

G. FE. Whitehead Germany New York City New York Harbor America

Homecoming Reflections on American War Sacrifices

A veteran describes the return of soldiers to New York Harbor greeted by a symbolic welcome from coast guard cutters freighters and a WAC band. He recalls tears shed by officers and civilians, the Statue of Liberty sighting, and a vow that America must remain engaged to prevent future wars. He condemns genocide and prison camps and calls for abolition of war and global leadership to secure liberty.

America Coast Guard WAC Valley of Death Navy Army Ed Hicklin Iowa Louisa County Lady of Liberty

Music Pupils Recital at Beckord's Held in Beekord Home

Mrs George Beckord hosted a recital at her home on the afternoon of June 27 with 24 pupils and two guests. Mothers present included Mrs P L Strong Mrs Louis Wilson Mrs Martin Petersen and Mrs Virgil Thorson. Two groups of exercises earned war stamp prizes for Laurine Anderson and Lorraine Wilson. A poem Can and Will was read by Ardyce Johnson. Lunch followed hosted by the four mothers and Mrs Beckord.

George Beckord P. L. Strong Louis Wilson Martin Petersen Virgil Thorson Thompson Jane Johnson Williams May Anderson Barbara Farlow Frost Roger Petersen Foster Naomi Strong Mrs. Beckord Knight Lady Fowler Boneta Hunt Cobb Hillard Lorraine Wilson Jolene Petersen Elfin Frolic Lemont Meacham Laurine Anderson Betty Bill Lowell Thorson Laurine Heller Mellish Alberta Jacobson Carol Strong Carter Bentley Paula Brinkman

Powhatan 4 H Club Tour Highlights Livestock

The Powhatan Pushers 4 H club held its annual tour on Thursday afternoon June 28 meeting at Byron Pirie s home. The group viewed baby beeves dairy heifers purebred litters market litters and an English riding colt and discussed feeding and preparing animals for the Powhatan 4 H club fair August 21 22 23 and 24.

Byron Pirie

Lake Lassies Present Farm Bureau Program

A large turnout of Farm Bureau members and families attended the Lake Township meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Walter Higgins home on June 26. The Lake Lassies 4-H club led by Mrs. Higgins performed with songs and items. Evelyn Septer urged support for 4-H, while Don Henderson reviewed boys 4-H projects and showed a Nature Study film. The township Farm Bureau voted to donate a $25 bond to the 4-H club building fund.

Lake Lassies Farm Bureau Lake Township Walter Higgins Evelyn Septer Don Henderson

Britt Visitors Tour Rolfe Family News

Earl FP MacVey and sons Curtis and Paul of Britt visited Rolfe Tuesday evening. Mrs Iva Brown accompanied them home. On Wednesday Earl and the two ladies toured Mason City to meet Pfe Frank L Davis and Doris MacVey on furlough from Cherry Point Marine Base. They returned to Rolfe Thursday afternoon for a 24 hour visit and departed for Chicago Friday evening. Frank will resume duty as an M P and Mrs Davis will visit relatives before rejoining him at the base.

Earl FP MacVey Curtis Paul Britt Rolfe Iva Brown Earl Mason City Pfe Frank L. Davis Doris MacVey Cherry Point N. C Fiarl Chicago Frank Davis Marine Corps

Notice of expiration tax sale central Rolfe property

Public bid by county for the expiring tax sale on the central part of the west half of Block 2 First Addition to the Town of Rolfe Pocahontas County Iowa. W S McEwen Nathan Bradburn and all unknown claimants named as interested parties referenced in the notice.

W. S. McEwen Nathan Bradburn Block 2 Rolfe Pocahontas County Iowa

Public notice of tax sale and redemption rights in Rolfe Iowa

Notice states real estate in Rolfe Pocahontas County Iowa described as part of Block 2 First Addition to Rolfe. Property sold for delinquent taxes 1938 1939 1940 with sale completed December 1941 under Section 7255.1. County owns certificate and redemption period expires ninety days after service of notice. Deed will be issued to county if not redeemed. Dated July 2. Roy A. Johng County Auditor Pocahontas County Iowa.

Rolfe Pocium County Iowa Towit Poca County Mars T. Wit Block 2 Pocahontas Count Pocahontas County Roy A. Johngo County Towa

Stoker sales and farm supplies tease readers in humorous column

A fragmented ad style roundup notes limited stokers and a few iron firemen for summer, bargain hens nests, cement troughs, and cheap barn paint. It jokes about politics and classes, then touts red barn paint and green shingle stain while warning paint supplies are scarce.

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