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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
2
W F Schneck pastor announces Sunday July 21 services at the Presbyterian Church. Morning worship at 10 00 and Sunday school at 11 10 with the choir moved from Thursday to Saturday evening. Attendance last Sunday was strong, with room for more. All are welcome to attend.
Mossbach of Whittemore, Miss Zoe Mary Taylor of Sioux City, John F. Wiegman, Misses Gladys Hubbard and Vergie Lewis of Laurens appear in a local social roster or event roll call.
Pocahontas County Iowa: a budget hearing will be held at 2 00 P M in Pocahontas to hear taxpayers estimates of expenditures. Roy A Johnson county auditor announces notice of a meeting August 6 1940 to consider or oppose listed items.
Mrs. Wilber Woods entertained at a post nuptial shower for her sister Mrs. George Trotter of Chicago Thelma Simonson with eight guests present. Music included Lucille Remme and Mrs. Herbert Halverson of Luverne Minnesota.
A Sunday evening gathering at the Roy Simonson residence honored Mr. and Mrs. George Trotter of Chicago. Attendees included the Simonson nearby families and Mrs. Herbert Halverson and two children from Laverne Minnesota. Musical numbers entertained the guests.
Pastor J. O. Wangberg leads Sunday with the theme Stewardship from Luke 16 10 to 17. Luther League will hear the Bible camp report. Catechism class meets Saturday at 1 30 p m. Ladies Aid guest day is Wednesday July 24 in the park. The greatest thing revealed of God is His love for sinners.
Pastor E J Plummer leads Sunday school at 10 a m followed by morning worship at 11 a m reports from the Epworth League institute. An ice cream social on the Martin lawn Saturday evening July 20 starts at 5 p m. No preaching on Sunday morning July 28 due to Pilgrimage Sunday at the Bible conference service at 10 30 a m.
Sunday school at 10 15 and morning service at 11 00. Sermon urges training in spiritual discipline and direct communion with God to renew faith and moral conduct for rebuilding society. Statements reference James N Lund as pastor.
Elmer Leadley expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards flowers and encouraging visits during his hospital stay.
Iowa health officials warn private water sources risk typhoid and dysentery as wells age. Public Health Engineer A H Wieters urges higher ground siting, surface protection, below surface casing, and tight pump settings with free repair guidance for homeowners.
Plans showing proper pump design and installation were prepared by the engineering division of the state health department in Des Moines. The document outlines standards and procedures for safe, compliant pumping systems.
Ten new steel bins for storing government corn are being added to the 26 already erected west of the M. and St. L. railway tracks. More bins are expected later. The county committee leads the project with Harry Lund as chairman.
Richard Sherlock of Omaha made a long distance call from Millersburg to Wichita for 12.65, left 5.50 unpaid and made no payment plan. He was arrested last week and returned to Iowa county, paying a 50 fine plus costs. Expensive telephone call.
John Louder of Belle Plaine suffered a bad burn to his right eye when a steam boiler plug loosened and exploded steam into the eye while repairing a leak at his saw mill. In another incident William F. Ziel, 70, of Vaukon was badly hurt when an emery wheel he was using shattered, smashing his jaw and teeth.
Mrs Flossie DeVaul expresses gratitude for cards letters visits and kindnesses shown to her and family during a recent hospital stay. Noting deep appreciation for support from friends.
Mrs Maude Brigham expresses gratitude for friends’ kindness and flowers at the time of the departure and funeral of her husband Harry H Byham. It is noted that about one fifth of factory workers have reemployed since 18 due to higher farm family purchases.
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