13 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
1
An editorial urges buying local to sustain small towns and honest services. It defends local merchants against off town shopping, argues for convenient credit and fair exchanges, and defends a community newspaper as an open forum presenting both sides of issues. The piece also notes climate and rural humor about Iowa summers and humidity.
A collection of editorials notes patronage as a chronic issue in Iowa counties, especially Republican ones seeking more jobs during Democratic administrations. It also cites Roosevelt's library postage proclamation, book access via libraries, and varied 1939 business optimism with rising steel output and apparel orders, plus new apprenticeships at Lockheed and consumer product innovations.
A column of quips on romance and gender roles contrasts modern dating with traditional expectations. Witty one liners cover secret keeping, breadwinning, bashful lovers, and the idea that honeymoon joy fades after novelty wears off.
John Rickless near Treton lost a watch in a field long ago. Arthur Kitts, a hired man for Rickles’s son Kill, found the timepiece after the field was plowed and crops taken for decades. The watch, though exposed, cleaned up to be as good as new.
Ellis Eno of Fort Dodge won the outstanding pilot honor at Chicago amateur air show. The event spotlighted hobby flying rather than professional racing and attracted aviation enthusiasts.
The Golden Recreation club brings together residents aged 65 and older in Poweshiek county. John Jones aged 104 of Grinnell was the eldest member at the first meeting. The group plans its next gathering in July.
The article details two Iowa mothers Mrs Arnold of Adair and Mrs F A Kading of Casey who each lost a son in California this period. Clifford Arnold was killed in a shotgun accident near Marysville, while Eddie Kading was shot and killed in northern California, highlighting parallel grief.
Roy Nelson of Jewell reported his dog Brownie, a friendly water spaniel, demonstrated a strong homing instinct by returning home 18 miles from his car. The trip took three and a half days, leaving the dog footsore and hungry but capable of more if the distance were longer.
Jean Grimm daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Grimm of North English was wounded in the side by a shell from a .22 rifle that exploded in a bonfire she watched. She did not know the bonfire was loaded and the incident occurred a few days ago.
A fragment announces a Sunday school event this Friday afternoon for families and children. It mentions the catechism class meets Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The message emphasizes God’s mercy, gentleness, forgiveness, uplift, and salvation.
Sunday 11 a m divine services and 10 15 a m Sunday school Bible class. Wednesday Ladies Aid meets with Mrs David Henderson at 2 45 postponed from last week. The sermon quote from David Swenson notes religion and ethics.
Regular services next Sunday with a 10:00 sermon by Rev H A Sinning and 11:10 Sunday school. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:45 to discuss Developing a World s Eye View. Last service before vacation. Ladies Missionary society to be held at A R Thornton home.
The midweek prayer meeting and Bible study are canceled in July due to the pastor’s absence. The Women’s Missionary Society meets at 2 PM Friday and the Kings Heralds will perform with a picnic lunch. Epworth League Institute week draws a Rolfe delegation and Friday guests stay at the pastor’s cottage. The annual Bible conference closes July at Lake Okoboji. Sunday services resume next week. The district superintendent Rev J J Davies preaches at 11 AM.
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved 35 county jails and two of the approved facilities are located in Lee County.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Ralle and their young daughter visited Bert Jacobson’s in Havelock. Barry Waters returns from a two week stay with his aunt Mrs Jack Haynes in Lohirville. A Methodist church shower honored bride Mrs Howard Perry with many gifts and a lunch. Coyle grocery decorates interior by J Williams. Walter Dale of the local bank visited Rock Rapids. Merrit Brazier visited Spencer news. Henry Buck and Lawrence Buck and Vincent Keerles with family visited Fort Dodge and Mallard. Joe Edge and Louis Kizer families attended a cinem a at J W Reimer home with B P Clouss film reels from Texas and Oklahoma in color. Humboldt and Palo Alto Junior Legion baseball ends in a 12 0 Humboldt win. Rollie Dunn returns from Des Moines.
Readers note a series of family visits and travels as residents from Story City to Spirit Lake and Humboldt share moves and stays. A band concert schedule shifts to Tuesday nights under Richard Forbes. Continued notices reference relatives in Rolfe and Laurens with minor travel details and local greetings.
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