Golf club announces flights and prizes at Rolfe course
The Rolfe golf course announces flight pairings Eagle s Flight Titles Flight and Wood Bee s Flight posted in the bal tin board and White s jewelry window. Aophy cups will be given to winners with runner up and consolation prizes for each flight. First round matches due by July 20 and the second by July 20. The tournament includes handicap events driving and putting contests later this summer.
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Rolfe
White
Iowa
Ben Pike Dal Wednesday Funeral Plans Released
Ben Pike passed away at his residence in Rolfe at 4 30 p m Wednesday Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church Friday at noon at two o'clock Further death particulars will be given in next week's Arrow
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Ben Pike
Rolfe
the Presbyterian Church
American Legion Auxiliary installs officers in Rolfe unit
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall with hostesses Mesdames George Schoen, O. B. Fuller Jr., and Amos Juttant. County chairman Charles Neiman detailed new year officers led by President Marvin Burroughs and Miss Dora Simonson as secretary. Lyman George and her four daughters transferred from Laurens to the Rolfe unit. Twenty two members attended with three guests, and Mrs Nieman, the installing officer, received a gift from the local unit. The campaign ends July 30.
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Fle
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
George Schoenever
B. Fuller Jr
Amos Juttant
Charles Neiman
Marvin Burroughs
Dora Simonson
Luther Thompson
F. L. MacVey
Jatin Christensen
A. Harriger
C. B. Chapman
Lyman George
Voaughters
Laurens
Rolfe
Charles Nieman
John Ricklefs
Marcella Quigley
Nieman
Hitchhiker cautionary tale on road safety
A wary warning about hitchhiking notes that many hitchhikers are involved in auto theft and violent crimes. It urges readers not to stop for strangers on the road and to avoid being lulled by sympathetic feelings.
Arrow mail label date check urged by subscribers
Subscribers are urged to verify the expiration date and name stamped on their Arrow. The note says corrections were made on recent mailing galleys and invites readers to report any date mistakes for correction.
Manson Farmer Killed in Fall From Tractor
Henry Hinrichs, 60, a farmer seven miles northeast of Manson, was killed late Tuesday when his tractor seat broke and he fell under a grain binder. The tractor dragged the binder and crushed his chest and left side, breaking his left arm and cutting his face. Neighbor Charles Bjork stopped the tractor and a doctor arrived, but Hinrichs died at the scene. He was unmarried.
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Henry Heinrichs
Manson
Hinrichs
Charles Bjork
Heinrichs
American Standard of Living Highlighted by Mayor Brinkman
Mayor J H Brinkman spoke to the Fellowship Forum about the American standard of living being the highest in the world. He cited leisure time, 40 hour workweeks, and vast U S consumption of resources and technology as proof of national prosperity and security.
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J. H. Brinkman
Fellowship Forum
United States
France
England
Italy
Poland
Amterica
America
Heat Wave Boosts Iowa Corn as Temperatures Soar
Iowa endures days of heat with thermometers hitting 107 in parts of the state. Local showers briefly ease the heat while corn fields surge from knee to post high and oats begin harvest. Grain ripened quickly with no signs of immature ripening and straw yielding above average.
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Iowa
Gilmore City Man Sentenced At Clarion
Cal Saxby, 25, of Gilmore City pled guilty Saturday before Judge S. A. Clock in Clarion to grand larceny. He received six months in Wright County jail for stealing two dual wheels and tires from a Brinkman brothers truck at the Royal 400 station in east Clarion. The theft occurred early Monday morning of last week.
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Cal Saxby
Gilmore City
Clarion
S. A. Clock
Saxby
Wright County
Brinkman ‘Brothers
Royal 400
East Clarion
Third Period Of Arrow Subscription Drive Begins Today
In a tight race for the Arrow subscription drive, candidates push hard as renewals and new subscriptions determine prize winners. The campaign appeals to readers to renew now to boost their favorite candidate toward top prizes, including a 1938 Chevrolet Sedan.
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Arrow
Rolfe Folks Attend Epworth Institute at Okoboji
A group of Methodist youths from Rolfe joined Naomi Sroufe Nelva Dean Roberts and others at the Epworth Institute at West Okoboji this week under the Northwest Iowa Methodist conference. Camp dean Dr H E Hutchinson and president Rev J C Ruthman lead a faculty including Morningside College president Dr Earl A Roadman and local organizers.
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Naomi Sroufe
Nelva Dean Roberts
Mary Beth Brinkman
Divonna Vaughn
Marjory Peterson
Edwin Sawyer
Lorene George
Barbara Melson
Epworth Institute
Methodist Camp
West Okoboji
H. D. Brinkman
C. W. Tompkins
Baby
Rolfe
V. Schuldt
Garner
Earl A. Roadman
Morningside College
Garfield Go Getters Meet Last Tuesday
The Garfield Go Getters 4 H club met at Mary Margaret Brinkman’s home on July 12. Roll call, talks on Negro Spirituals, a review of a courtesy talk from the state convention, distribution of needs lists, a Ghostboards demonstration, a district camp report, and plans for the Dolliver state park country camp July 13 to 16 were shared.
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Garfield Go-Getters
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Beverly DeWolf
Marie Hosier
Freeman
Beryl White
Marjorie Guderian
Camp Foster
Dolliver State Park
Pocahontas County Students Enrolled at Iowa State
Enrollees from Pocahontas County include John C. Allen Harold M. Pohlman Kenneth N. Fair Elmer Q. Moe Don Moody Peaslee Paul R. Posacon y and Geo N Heald among 1501 students at Iowa State College Ames for the first term of the summer quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
Pocahontas County
John C. Allen
Harold M
Log House Being Built At Palmer
W E Elsen of Palmer builds a log house cut from his 40 acre timber near Aitkin Minnesota. Construction is by three Minnesota men including a part Indian. Logs have multiple oil coats for varnish like finish. Also notes visits by Herb Sanford, Miss Mary Collins, and Mrs Dorothy Schott in Rutland and Fort Dodge areas.
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W. E. Elsen
Palmer
Aitkin
Minnesota
Mary Collins
Fort Dodge
Dorothy Schott
What is a Minnow? Law Defines Minnows for Bait Seining
The article explains minnows are a distinct species not growing into large game fish and limits minnows to bait use. It states small game fish caught in minnow seines must be returned unharmed, and young of carp quillback gar and dogfish are not minnows and cannot be sold or used as minnows in inland waters.
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Towa
Federal government ends 1938 in the red by one and a half billion
The 1938 fiscal year closed June 30 with a deficit of about one and a half billion dollars, closer to a balanced budget than recent years, while 1987's deficit was nearly double. For 1939, spending plans exceed estimated income by three billion, but higher incomes and broader taxes could narrow the gap. The public shows little concern amid personal budget worries.
Promotion Club Seeks Larger Attendance at Meetings
Last Thursday the Promotion club met at Smith Cafe with about 30 members and guests. Rev. C. W. Tompkins presided as discussion urged more Rolfe business and professional members attend and promote meetings. Rev. Warren Ives spoke. John Damberg shared Minnesota fishing trip notes. George J. Robertson named next chairman. J. O. Wangberg to chair following meeting.
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Promotion Club
Smith Cafe
C. W. Tompkins
Rolfe Business
Warren Ives
John Damberg
Minnesota
Geo. J. Robertson
J. O. Wangberg
Thieves Take Twine at Laurens Farmers Co operative
Thieves robbed Laurens Farmers Co operative Elevator Co of 1750 pounds of binder twine over the weekend. They forced a rear entrance and took 35 bales weighing 50 pounds each. A $100 reward was offered for information leading to arrest. Deputy C W Gilchrist investigated. police radio broadcast the robbery.
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Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co
Laurens
C. W. Gilchrist
Pocahontas
Up and Coming Club Holds Regular Meeting at Hawk Home
The Up and Coming club met at Verla Hawk’s home with 15 members present. Vivian Lathrop presided, Mildred Olberding spoke on Camp Foster, Clara Dunn discussed springs, Evelyn Carlsen demonstrated bed making, and lunch was served. The next meeting is set for July 20 at Marvella Balle’s home. Mr and Mrs Wm Bendixen of Gilmore City visited Mrs Flossie DeVaul on Monday.
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Verla Hawk
Vivian Lathrop
Mildred Olberding
Camp Foster
Clara Dunn
Evelyn Carlsen
Marvella Balle
Wm. Bendixen
Gilmore City
Flossie DeVaul
Hidden taxes drag down wages and raise cost of living
A survey shows taxes above $5,000 a year would fund only about one fifth of government. The bulk of the bill falls on the small wage earner as hidden taxes embedded in purchases. Bread illustrates the toll, taxed 57 times with an eight cent loaf costing more than it would without hidden levies.
State Park Visitors Urged to Show Respect and Courtesy
Iowa's state park season brings thousands to 72 parks and preserves daily. Visitors are urged to respect public property, use receptacles for waste, and avoid burning refuse. Damaged benches and shingles were reported. patrons should consult custodians for appropriate firewood.
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Iowa
Hanson Family Visits Dickens Relative Group
Mr and Mrs Julius Hanson and two daughters from Chicago visited Mr Hansons relatives in Dickens on Sunday joined by Mrs Lo Leta Leonard and her children and Mrs Vel ma Manson of Des Moines The reunion highlighted family ties across cities.
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Julius Hanson
Lo Leta Leonard
Chicago
Velma Manson
Des Moines
Mr. Hanson
Candidates Notice Promises Five Years of Effort to Win
A political notice urges candidates to secure more business and renewals as next week will publish final standings. It lists vote totals for several candidates led by Mrs. Leo Hart and Mary Margaret Sinek, with others trailing, and warns that ties will receive duplicate prizes if needed.
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Leo Hart
Mary Margaret Sinek
Robert Pollock
Frank Atherton
Estelyn Roberts
Flossie DeVaul
Marvin Turley
Gale Cooksey
Leo MacVey
Subscriptions vote press plan for varied terms
From July 13 to July 20 the plan lists subscription vote counts by term. One year subscriptions at 2.00 yield 6 000 votes, two years 4.00 yield 18 000, eight years 6.00 yield 40 000, four years 8.00 yield 60 000, five years 10.00 yield 150 000. Extra votes apply each new year, with 800 000 votes issued per club of 15.
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Lis
B. F
Daffy
National Safety Copricio
Rigawr
Epworth League Institute
Okoboji
George Sandy
Mary Sandy
Alve Hansen
Frank Sherman
Garfield Go Getters
Iowa State
Herb Sanford
Rutland
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