Prospects for Bank in Rolfe Improve With Backing
Rolfe moves toward reestablishing a local bank as the town's committee negotiates with Robert L. Goethe of the Walters Company in Omaha to return and assist. The firm would help market stock, and a financier is ready to invest for a one third to one half stake. Enthusiasm grows as talks advance toward finalizing stock sales and bank setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Robert L. Goethe
Walters Company
Omaha
Neb
Goethe
Windy Sunday Storm Harms Pocahontas County Crops
A windstorm struck northwest of Rolfe and Pocahontas Sunday night with lightning and thunder. Corn was blown down but farmers report rapid straightening. Pocahontas saw the worst windstorm in five years with downed trees and broken corn. About 25 light bulbs shattered in the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Virgil Roy
Unusual Farmer Reports Storm Damage To Corn
A farmer notes a bad storm broke off 10 to 20 percent of his corn, while corn near Pocahontas appears split by hail. He says the crop will recover as it was thick, though damage varied over short distances.
City Dads Make Up Budget For Ensuing Year
Regular town council meeting reviews budget identical to last year. A single steel cage is planned, built by KK C Hoard, with cement work to follow. One cage will hold disturbers of the peace, the other to be kept separately, as the city proceeds with a five proof jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostise
KK. C. Hoard
Rolfe
Coming Events and Meetings List for July
A long list of community events and meetings scheduled in July. Highlights include the Promotion hab chaired by C J White on July 12, Worth While Club of BLM with Mrs Kiva Faye Hunn, Golf Club Auxiliary luncheon at Gar Mac Lodge July 12, Pikertown Local Farmers Union at the Harris home July 13, Delta Del at Mrs Robert Bruce July 16, American Legion and Auxiliary joint picnic at Rolfe City Park postponed from July 9 due to a death, Boys 4 H Club Garfield Township meeting July 19, Rolfe Golf Club round qualifying July 20, Pollyanna Club at the Ryen home July 22, Rolfe wolfers vs Konda at Rolfe City Park July 21, Methodist ice social on Lehnus lawn July 22, Piker town Sunday school picnic July 22, Promotion Club meeting Leonard Smith chair July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hab
C. J. White
Worth While Club of Blm
Kiva Faye Hunn
Golf Club
Gar- Mac Lodge
Pikertown
Farmers’ Union
Ivan Harris
Ivening
Delta del
Robert Bruce
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Rolfe City Ark
F.C. DeWolf
Garfield Township
Everett White
Rolfe
Pollyanna
Maybelle
Inga Ryen
Konda
Rolfe Wolfers
Rolfe City Park
Sturday
Methodist
Ben J. Lehnus
Pirkertown
Pikerlawn School House
Leonard Smith
Former Rolfe Businessman Answers Last Call
William R. Jones of Rolfe died July 4 1934 in Moline Illinois after a prolonged illness pneumonia listed as immediate cause. Born March 1 1854 in Portage Wisconsin he worked in mining harness making and farming before moving to Rolfe 33 years ago where he ran a shop known as the Board of Trade. He was a Mason for over 50 years and a Presbyterian, survived by wife Martha Ann and two daughters Mrs C B Bowen and Mrs H A Beam. Funeral service held at the Presbyterian church with Masonic rites at Clinton Garfield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Jones
Moline
Mr. Jones
Altho
H. A. Beam
Beam
Ogden
Iowa
Wisconsin
Martha Ann Clayton
West Bend
Nebraska
Jones
Rolfe
Board of Trade
Order
Rolfe Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Lucile Bowen
J. P. Lester
Red Oak
Rolfe Church
Ruth Webb
Mesdames Warren Ives
C. J. White
Marion Bruce
Amy Ireland
C. W. Siefkin
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Des Moines Township Woman's Club July meeting program
The Des Moines Township Woman's Club met Tuesday afternoon at the D M T school for the regular July gathering with a patriotic program for the July 4 holiday. Committee members presented readings and musical selections, followed by a social hour and refreshments served by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
America
Mrs
Ernest Vaughn
Class of 1928 Holds Seventh Annual Reunion at Rolfe City Park
Rolfe high school class of 1928 held its seventh annual reunion Sunday at Rolfe City Park with a wienie roast, games, and social time. Seventeen of 30 members attended, plus 21 total including spouses. Out of town guests included Jerry Hotovek and son Pocahontas Warren Jives Unidilla Neb Clarence Sroufe Gilmore City Ivadel Cleal West Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Rolfe City Park
Jerry Hotovek
Pocahontas
Warren J. Ives
Unidilla
Clarence Sroufe
Gilmore City
Ivadel Cleal
West Bend
Penacostal Revival in Rolfe Led by Rev Theo D Smith
An open air revival continues in Rolfe with nightly penacostal meetings on vacant lots east of the waterworks plant led by Rev Theo D Smith and Evangelist L Grace Smith. Their eight year old daughter Leela Grace Smith sings with her guitar accompaniment. Rev Smith, part Cherokee, claims Oklahoma as home. he has nearly a quarter century in evangelistic work and delivers a forceful message. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
City
Theo. D. Smith
Evangelist L. Grace Smith
Leela Grace
Rev. Smith
Oklahoma
Rolfe Golfers Edge Humboldt Aggregation by Narrow Margin
Rolfe golfers won the Humboldt Aggregation event Sunday afternoon by a single point with a final score of 27% to 262 across 18 matches. Robert Pollock posted the low round of 84 for the day. Individual scores followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Humboldt
Robert Pollock
Big Racing Program for 1934 Iowa State Fair
Des Moines announces one of the Midwest’s largest racing meets for the 1934 Iowa State Fair August 22 to 31. Harness races 27 30 with 10000 plus purses, six nights of running races, two days of national circuit auto races, and night racing boosted by stronger illumination. Notable entries include Gus Schrader Cal Calloway Imory Collins Leo Young and 50 top drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Midwest
Anly
United States
Gus Schrader
Matt Moore Dies En Route to Algona in July 1834
J M Matt Moore dies of heart failure Saturday July 7 1834 a few miles north of Humboldt while en route to Algona with Mrs Moore. Born June 23 1872 in Jonesville Tennessee he is survived by Mrs Moore two sons and a daughter all at home. Funeral at home and Bradgate Methodist Church conducted by Rev Wood. interment Clinton Garfield Cemetery Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Moore
Humboldt
Bradgate
Rolfe
Methodist Church
Wood
Gilbert
Clinton-Garfield
Many Attend Luncheon By Pocahontas American Legion Unit
The Pocahontas Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary hosted a one o’clock luncheon for county units at Pocahontas on Tuesday. A skit titled Clara, Im and Lou, written by Mrs. T. D. Jones, followed the meal with cast member Mrs. A. V. Perigal among the performers. Rolfe unit members attended including Mrs. T. D. Jones, Mrs. A. A. Richmond, Mrs. Martin Christensen, Mrs. R. E. Green, Mrs. Luther Thompson, Mrs. W. L. Melntire, Mrs. Marvin Burroughs, Mrs. C. W. Watts, Mrs. James Sennett, Mrs. Z. T. Carroll, Mrs. Floyd McCain, Mrs. R. E. Ferguson, Mrs. JF. Stallcup, Mrs. B. F. Stallcup, Miss Ruth Webb and Rosebud Stallcup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
American Legion Auxiliary
Clara
Lou
T. D. Jones
A. V. Perigal
Rolfe
A. A. Richmond
Martin Christensen
R. E. Green
Luther Thompson
W. L. Melntire
Marvin Burroughs
C. W. Watts
James Sennett
Z. T. Carroll
Floyd McCain
R. E. Ferguson
JF. Stallcup
B. F. Stallcup
Ruth Webb
Rosebud Stallcup
Butler Hall and Annex Undergo Transformation Project
A crew of 10 workers began work Tuesday on Butler Hall and the adjoining south room under Lee Folk of Fort Dodge. The second floor of the old Opera House block is leased for an amusement venture. Both rooms will be repaired and redecorated, a hard maple dance floor laid in the north room, and Rolfe men will gain steady employment as the project proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Hall
Lee Folk
Fort Dodge
Opera House
Rolfe
Japanese College Awards Tribute to Dr. L E Butler
The Tokyo Dental College expresses appreciation for Dr. L E Butler of Tokyo for 17 years of dental service and international influence. The letter, printed in The Japan Advertiser June 12 1934, lauds his work in elevating dentistry in Japan and fostering cross cultural understanding between America and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Butler
Tokyo
Japan
Tokyo Dental College
Japan Advertiser
Butler
Morinosuke Chiwaki
Pacific Ocean
America
Iin
Pearl Mick Makes Radio Debut From Havelock Iowa
Pearl Mick of Havelock Iowa launched her radio appearance on EVOR singing Satisfied and Sometimes Youll Understand with her own accompaniment. She is set to duet with Rev Dean Cook on Forgotten and Then I ll Be Satisfied. Rumor of a marriage to Dwight Darlington circulated but remains unconfirmed. Colorado Springs welcomes the young soprano as she assists at The Telegraph Gazette and awaits Mr Darlingtons return for a celebratory dinner at Hotel Broadmoor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Mick
Havelock
Iowa
Evor
Dean Cook
Mick
Darlington
Colorado Springs
Telegraph & Gazette
Hotel Broadmoor
First Appearance of 1934 D- Model Baby Card
A Nebraska couple announces the arrival of a son with a playful card claiming Better Babies Built. The card lists a May 25, 1934 first appearance and features humorous specs such as weight eight pounds wheelbase twenty inches blue lamps pink trim knee action and washable seat covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Welbert D
Prock Wilburt
Cooks Buy Jolliffe Bakery to Run Rolfe Bakery
Otis U. Cook has purchased the Jolliffe Bake Shop and will operate it as Rolfe Bakery. He promises good service to the community and urges patronage to sustain the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis U. Cook
Jolliffe Bake
Rolfe Bakery
Cook
Rolfe
Brinkman Family Holds July 4 Reunion at Rolfe
About 75 Brinkman relatives gathered July 4 at Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Ives for a basket lunch and a program led by Lois Jessie Brinkman. Attendees included out of town relatives and four special guests. Will Brinkman invited Iowa Brinkmans to join Michigan kin for the 2035 reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinkman
A. W. Ives
Lois Jessie Brinkman
H. D. Brinkman
Michigan Brinkmans
Islea Beth Hope
Park Kauffm
Will Brinkman
Fairgrove
Mich
John Brinkman
Helen
Vassar
Lilly Rice
Rochester
Douglas Hope
Islea Beth
Chicago
Warren D. Ives
Unidilla
Neb
Park Kauffman
Pocahontas
Crops "N.G." in Eastern Iowa Visit to Muscatine and Returns
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Grant and Miss Nellie Grant visited J. L. Young in Muscatine and returned by way of Ames Des Moines Knoxville Albia Mt. Pleasant Marengo and Marshalltown bringing Mrs. Chas. Young Warren Young and KE. L. Hollis family. Crop conditions from Ames to Albia were poor though Ottumwa to Muscatine showed improvement. Pocahontas county crops remained best. Bowen of Moline showed Charles B. Bowen recovering steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Grant
Nellie Grant
Muscatine
J. L. Young
Ottumwa
Pocahontas County
Moline
Chas. B. Bowen
Presbyterians Liked Ives at Preshyterian Church Service
Warren D. Ives filled the pulpit at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning. The audience was treated to Mrs. Ives's vocal solo as well. The Rolfe church misses these fine young people a lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren D. Ives
Ives
Rolfe Church
Obituary of J. M. Moore of Humboldt North Iowa
J. M. Moore born June 23 1872 in Jonesboro Tennessee died near his Humboldt home July 7 1984 aged 62. He married Dora Campbell January 4 1908 in Limestone Tennessee. they lived in Tennessee Iowa and finally Humboldt County. Survived by wife two sons Sidney Lee and Eddie Dean daughter Examae Pearl two brothers two sisters and one half sister. Funeral Tuesday at home 1 pm and at Bradgate Methodist Church 2 pm with Rev L H Wood officiating. Burial Clinton Garfield cemetery Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Matt” Moore
Jonesboro
Tenn
Humboldt
Dora B. Campbell
Limestone
Sidney Lee
Eddie Dean
Examae Pearl
Iowa City
Iowa
Humboldt County
Moore
Presbyterian Church
Bradvate
L. H. Wood
Gilbert
Grace Cupp
Fred Boyden
Chas. Nicols
Verner Hedeen
Azro Shaw
Louis E. Peterson
Gilmore City
Harry Willard
Rolfe
Mark Dickey
Elmer Jarvis
Bradgate
Walt Struthers
Ottosen
Clinton-Garfield
Bennie Moore
Wade Campbell
Robert Campbell
Ward Williamson
Edward Campbell
Joe Cannon
Lidell
Joe Martin
Tennessee
Softball players have busy week and do well
In City Park, four softball teams played under a free band concert. Sennett beat Pollock 6 3 as Schmidt pitched for Pollock and Sennett led with nine hits to Pollock’s five. Showers edged Carroll 11 10 with late-inning drama, Showers totaling 14 hits. Rolfe lost 2 1 to Gilmore City in a pitching duel with key performances by Showers and Cornwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollock
Sennett
Sernett
Schmidt
Rainbows
Showers
Carroll
Yhe
Bradgate
Rolfe
Townsend
Duffy
Stegge
Hayes
Cornwell
Peterson
Chapman
Underberg
Olson
Gilmore City
Peters
Gerdes
Suswers
Manson
Crewmery Department
Sion
Wecoratisl
Vail
Hiams
Fredlilla
Walrod Colching
Fort Dodge
Plover
Walrods
Pocahontas County Appoints Farm Debt Conciliator
Federal Judge Geo C Scott of Sioux City appoints Clem B McCartan of Pocahontas as county farm debt conciliation commissioner under the Frazier Lemke moratorium. He will seek voluntary settlements and, if needed, advise debt scaling and five year payment postponement under the amended national bankruptcy law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem B. McCartan
Pocahontas
Geo. C. Scott
Sioux City
Pocahontas County
McCartan
Funeral services for Mrs. F C DeWolf text
Mrs F C DeWolf died after a long illness in Rolfe Iowa July 9 1934 at about eighty. She was a mother grandmother and a longtime Presbyterian church and American Legion Auxiliary member. Survived by eight children twenty one grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren with many relatives attending from Aurora S D Heron Lake Minn Savanna Ill Curlew Mason City and other communities. Burial in Garfield cemetery followed a funeral at the Py church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. DeWolf
Grandmother DeWolf
Frances Amelia Rose
Norman
Electa Rose
Lanark
Frank Charles DeWolf
Charles
Electa
Viola Everson
Aurora
S. D
Fannie Fuller
Heron Lake
Minn
Bessie Cruickshank
William S
de Wolf
Ill
Savanna
Sabula
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Rolfe
American Legion
C. Paul Carlson
Ale
Minh Yah
Yan Beer Naess Caesons
Garfield
Henry Everson
Leonard Everson
Brookings
F. E. Fuller
Donald and
Gerald
Isabel Imus
Myrtle Rose
Savanna, Ill
Rollin Cruickshank
Curlew
Nate Miller
Mason City
James Miller
Clear Lake
Frank Hitchcock
Emily
Roy
Menlo
Plover
Pikertown Sunday School Picnic Set at Piker Town School House
Rolfe local notes report the Pikertown Sunday school picnic scheduled for Sunday July 22 at the Piker town school house. The joint Legion Auxiliary picnic, postponed after Mrs. F C DeWolf’s death, will be held at Rolfe City Park on Monday July 16. Mrs. Albert Peers improves after a Town City hospital setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bruce
Pocahontas
Pikertown
Mary Whitney
Clara Everson
Plover
F. C. DeWolf
Rolfe
Legion-Auxiliary
F. C. de Wolf
City Park
Karl Chambers
Iowa City
B. F. Chambers
Alice Bratton
J. M. Gehrt
Geo. Gehrt
Mallard
West Virginia
Albert Peers
University Hospital
Town City
Commercial State Bank of Pocahontas
Chas, Ke, Watts
Bryson
Yellowstone National Park
Rolfe area social notes report visits and events
Chas. i. Watts of Pocahontas visited local businesses. Rolfe saw Roger Grove and Mary Jane Gahm from Melvin. John Weishaar of Havelock attended to business in Rolfe. Oscar Freel’s health remains a concern. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nuss on July 10 weighing 72 pounds. Various families visited, a Children’s Festival is planned at Behrendsen’s home, and a Century of Progress trip is noted. The MacVey family held a reunion with relatives from St. Paul Mankato Britt and others joining. some locals remark on offerings in the collection plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. i. Watts
Pocahontas
Floyd Grove
Mary Jane Gahm
Melvin
Rolfe
John Weishaar
Havelock
Oscar Freel
Clarence Nuss
Bessie Taylor
R. N
Geo. Smith
Fort Dodge
C. E. Heathman
Ben J. Behrendsen
Frank L. MacVey
Noble MacVey
Martin Johnson
Doris MacVey
St. Paul
Clark Owens
Mankato
Minn
Earl MacVey
Britt
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D.M.T. Woman's Club Meeting
Zelda Snyder
Arthur Vaughn Canning
Heaven
Louise
Doris Vaughn
Mesdames Art
Mickaleck
G. Bred Smith
Guy Smith
Rolfe Humboldt
Moee Pte
Hunter
Jaqua Alee Epee
E. J. Lindhort
McDonald
West Pee Oe
Quinsland
Swanson
C. Heathman
L. Lindhort
White
Brockmore
Pattee
F. Jaqua
Amick
Stanhope
Hoag Sseerese
C. Wilson
Coons
Fonda Bunch
Rolfe Golf Club
Iowa State Fair
DR. L. E. Butler
Jolliffe Bakery
N.G
Lowa
Presbyterians
C. B. McCartan
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