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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1942
Page
2
The Presbyterian Missionary Society plans a July 22 meeting at Mrs B C Rudolfsons home rescheduled from the previous date. Also notes on other church and community gatherings including auxiliary socials and family events in Rolfe and nearby areas.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor E J Plummer announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Bible Conference runs Sundays July 26 and August 2 with Pilgrimage Day July 26 featuring Bishop Baxter of Portland. Bishop Lee of Singapore speaks on the second Sunday. Six daily services. no morning worship on July 26 or August 2.
W. F. Schneck, pastor, announces Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, choir practice Thursday afternoon, and Missionary Society gathering Wednesday July 22 at Mrs. Rudolfson’s home. July 19 is the last Sunday before vacation. attendees urged to visit friends and relatives and return to regular worship after vacation.
J. O. Wangberg, pastor, leads morning worship at 9 50 am with the sermon titled The Impure Leaven based on Matth in the Trinity Lutheran church notice.
Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 30 a m with 16 5 12 The catechism class meets Saturday at 145 p m at the church The Missionary society meets with Mrs C E Hegstrom on Wednesday July 22 at the church activities list reflects a local parish calendar
We thank friends and neighbors for floral offerings cards letters personal calls and other acts during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. They were deeply appreciated by Mrs. Ida Thorson and family.
Garfield 4-H members gathered July 6 at Virgil and Glen Shelgren’s home with ten members reporting corn varieties. Leaders A. A. Brinkman and Herb Barrett and visitor Garland Chambers attended. Committees formed for fair signage, equipment buying, and safety on the farm.
Leo Shelgren of Beckords Hatchery visited Ames for a week long short course on flock selection and pullorum testing. The Iowa Poultry Improvement Association sponsored the program for poultry inspectors and testers.
Forrest E Ives thanks the USC for its service to sailors and soldiers from a Chicago liberty stop. He expresses appreciation for paper copies and the organization’s generous contributions aiding service members.
Pvt Murray R Hageman writes from Fort Knox Kentucky praising the Relfe Arrow weekly and describing summer weather soil and scenic Kentucky mountains. He notes being in Headquarters Company 3rd Battalion 80th Armored Regiment and enjoying Army life with good meals. He thanks the editor for the Arrow.
Dear Mr Seth I am O K and thank you for the Arrow. The feed is swell and I am putting on weight gaining six pounds since I arrived. I am starting lineman work and began my special school today.
Lakeland Florida July 9 1942 Dear Sie I thought I'd drop you a few lines and let you know how much I appre
Iowa will switch from federal delayed birth registration forms to a simple state method around August 1. An affidavit from a knowledgeable person at birth will be accepted, replacing four documentary evidences required under federal rules. The change follows a federal decision on citizenship declarations for job applicants, with penalties for misrepresentation up to 10000 dollars or five years in prison.
Don Sandvig writes from Lakeland after a move with the Transit Crew. He describes 24 hour shifts, camping in tents, and new barracks being built to house bomber crews. He thanks the recipient for the Rolfe Arrow and mentions memories of friends back home.
Vernon Frank Shimon aged 20 son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Shimon recently enlisted in the navy and left Thursday for Fort Dodge with 17 others for induction ceremonies They then proceeded to Great Lakes after a day in Des Moines for a stopover alcohol service to the next steps.
Miss Helen Brinkman makes a satisfactory recovery from an operation at Colonial hospital in Rochester Minnesota early last week. Her mother Mrs J H Brinkman visited from Thursday to Saturday and left her feeling much improved.
Mrs. Carrie Month Mrs. J C Brogotti and Miss Kate Onnen visited Fort Dodge last Friday. They drove to Eno Airport owned by A R Eno brother in law of Miss Onnen who invited them for a ride. It was the first airplane ride for Mrs. Brogotti while Miss Onnen had flown before. Mrs. Month chose to stay on the ground.
A Brian O'Brien article in The American Weekly describes the Leopard Men of Africa avenging a dead king. The Jungle Killers wear fearsome masks and strike against colonial agents after the ruler’s unexplained demise.
The Pocahontas County Historical Society announces a courthouse gathering on August 20 with a picnic at 1 p.m. and a program including the Pocahontas school band, community singing, speeches by longtime residents, and performances by local clubs. Committees cover program, reception, and registration with numerous volunteers named.
The Board of Directors of the Consolidated School District of Play will meet Saturday July 25, 194 at 8:00 P M at the Bank building to consider bids for driving the district school buses for the coming school year. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. C E Miller Secretary
Election of officers for the Poyhontas County Legion will be held at a meeting in Palmer on Monday evening July 20. Palmer Post will entertain and host attendees with a brief program and social afterward.
Miss Margery Hughes buys four more self feeders for poultry while hog feeders and related farm items sell well to Howland farms owner John Johnson. Ads tout stack coverings and hay protection with witty local quotes.
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