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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1931
Page
6
The items list upcoming local gatherings including Trinity Lutheran Adociety at church parlors on Aug 25, Pocahontas American Legion and Auxiliary joint meeting at Lake Resort, Circle No 1 Hinathodist Ladies Aid at Kensington, and a Tuesday Union meeting at Mrs MacVey's home on Aug 28.
Citizens criticized the Pocahontas county board at the August hearing as they argued for deeper tax cuts beyond the $82 000 already trimmed. County officials and state tax officials reviewed land valuations and noted a saving estimate of 18 000 to 20 000 for taxpayers next year while acknowledging adjustments to the board of review. The delegation highlighted drainage waste and argued the state valuation increases harmed tax relief efforts. The Times commends the supervisors for the ongoing tax reduction efforts and notes travel and expenses in pursuing lower taxes. A local business news item reports the Nelson beauty salon undergoing remodeling with new decor and staffing updates.
The annual Salvation Army fundraising canvass is under way in Pocahontas County Iowa this week. Local committee A. M. DeVaul chairs with Joseph McEwen as treasurer and Owen Patterson and R. E. Ferguson as members, while C. E. Kirkland from Des Moines leads the effort assisted by the local American Legion post. Funds support immediate relief work across Iowa and the Army stresses its nonsectarian, all-inclusive mission.
Last Thursday at City Park the kittenball game drew a large crowd as Carroll edged Hunter 2 to 1 after a close until the final out in the last inning. The Tuesday match was postponed due to wet grounds and threatening weather. Standings show Butler 0-2, Hunter 2-2, Egg House 6-9, Peterson 4-9.
Miss Alvina Eral and Oscar Folk were married in a simple ring ceremony on Tuesday evening August 4 at the residence of Mr and Mrs J C McGahan in Pocahontas county. Rev Alden Lee Hill officiated with Mrs H J Moline singing and providing accompaniment.
Charley Webb invites children to a free film event tomorrow expecting 1200 or more youngsters. Webb aims to entertain the little folks and organizes parties to ensure they enjoy themselves.
U. S. Vance editor of The Laurens Sun was operated on Wednesday August 12 according to a telegram received that evening. He had traveled from Laurens to Akron Ohio on August 1 to visit his son U S Vance Jr and family. His son reported illness Monday and a specialist advised surgery.
The Pocahontas County American Legion and its Auxiliary join for a basket supper at Lizard Lake Resort on Tuesday August 25, 1981 at 7:00 p m. A State Commander Bob Colflesh will speak and the evening ends with a dance. Adjutant F E VanAlstine.
The Presbyterian church lists services for Sunday with Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. and Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m. Rev. C Paul Carlson of Hayfield Minnesota filled the pulpit last Sunday and will return next Sunday to conduct both sermons. Members are urged to attend at least one service.
Rev J O Wangberg outlines morning worship at 10:00 a m and Luther League at 10 45 a m with 8 00 p m mid week prayer meeting next Sunday only worship services will be held Sunday school and Luther League will present a program the topic Works of Mercy The Charities of the Church Their Place delegates to the Luther League convention to be held at Thor Aug 28 80 will be elected Sunday evening
Rev L H Kjoller pastors Nain Lutheran Church with Danish morning service on first Sundays and English otherwise. Sunday worship at 10:00 a m with evening service at 11:00 a m on 1st and 3rd Sundays. Prayer meeting at 8:00 p m Thursday. All invited. services proceed unless announced. X rays now used to detect decay in trees.
Richard Gordon, son of Mr and Mrs Leon L Harris, listed among about 500 babies statewide who will compete for final honors at the Iowa State Fair Aug 26 to Sept 4. Over 500 in prizes offered by the State Fair board with examinations led by noted baby specialists. Judging open to the public daily Aug 25 to Sept 3 as part of the state women's exposition drawing near 40 000 attendees.
Mrs Rosa Dady dies at Rolfe on Monday August 10 1931 after long illness from cancer. Born Rosa Beck April 8 1860 at Cable Illinois she married David B Dady in 1882 at Rock Island and moved to Rolfe with him later. Funeral held at Methodist church with Rev W A Wilkinson officiating and Clinton Garfield cemetery interment. She leaves two brothers Gottlieb Beck and John Beck plus nieces and nephews. relatives from Rock Island attended.
Fifty nine Nelson clan members gathered at Rolfe City Park last Sunday for the annual reunion. A noon chicken dinner followed by visiting and games. Officers elected for the year include Henry Nelson as president, Martin Christenson as vice president, and Mrs. Otto Christenson as secretary.
Rev W A Wilkinson invites Sunday school at 10 00 am with expected record attendance. Officers and teachers host a covered dish dinner Aug 28 on Miss Cora Lighters lawn at 7 00 pm. Epworth League notes good turnout. Evening program to feature views on Borea Upward Bound newly released. families urged to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ganninger and friends from Marshalltown and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kellogg of Graettinger were guests at the E. S. Colebaugh home Sunday. Mesdames MacVey Matteson and Wheeler attended the county convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Gilmore City Tuesday.
The Aug 6 obituary for E. E. Sandvig omitted one child’s name Mrs A L Lena Johnson of Rolfe and the paper apologizes for the error noting mistakes can occur despite best efforts to prevent them.
The Knoxville Journal endorses amending the Iowa constitution to allow state bonds for road projects, shifting credit from counties. W R Orchard of the Iowa Good Roads Association says county bonds are temporary and that state funding should back primary and secondary roads, with a statewide vote possible by 1938. Senator Beatty proposed the constitutional change. it passed the Senate but failed in the House, delaying action two years.
A Ford sedan owned by J. F. De Moss of Garfield township was damaged beyond repair when it caught fire Tuesday evening last week. De Moss and his son were returning from Fort Dodge and flames emerged through the floor, with efforts to extinguish failing. The loss was partially covered by insurance.
Local reports indicate sardine fishing occurs at night along California shores with boats and crews active after dark. Officials note steady catches and ongoing use of night-time methods to harvest the prolific species.
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