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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
3
The marriage occurred on June 30 in Chicago. The bride, formerly from Mallard, taught seventh and eighth grades in Havelock for five years. The groom, from Mallard, has worked in Chicago for 11 years.
Firemen and volunteers fought a Friday evening blaze at the Lester Shimon farm southeast of town. The building and a nearby shed burned. origin undetermined. A separate Friday gathering at Charles Philp home honored Mrs. Philp’s birthday with cards, games, and lunch after an afternoon of visiting.
The state health department warns health hazards persist after floods and rains. Dysentery and typhoid fever are chief threats. residents with contaminated private wells should ensure safe drinking water and sterilize wells. Immunization against typhoid is urged, with steps: pump out water, disinfect the well with chlorine, mix solutions, and let stand 24 hours before pumping.
Mrs. Mayme Daugherty cared for Mrs. DeWall in Pocahontas while Albert Harp and Howard Gibson conducted store and business tasks in the locality. Dick Logan left for Charleston after a furlough with his family. Mrs. Clarence Damon and two children headed to Kansas City after visiting George Speer’s family. Mrs. Frank Rizzo Daphne Shorts and Miss Weeker visited George Speer. A luncheon at the parsonage hosted by Mrs. J D Wolcott included multiple local ladies and Mayme Daugherty.
Peggy Cole, youngest daughter of the late Chester Cole, married Darvin Hauswirth, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hauswirth, at the Christian parsonage in Laurens on Saturday evening. They were attended by Peggy's sister Mrs Kirsch and the groom's brother Wayne Hauswirth.
Keith Kirby, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kirby, fell from the roof of the brooder house Saturday evening about 6 o clock and sustained a broken left leg. He was x rayed and set at Fort Dage and later brought home. The next American Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held at the Legion hall Monday evening July 10 with installation of officers and lunch served by local volunteers.
John Drake Wolcott pastor announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Youth Council meets Friday July 7 at 8 p.m. to plan July 10 16 Camp Quest trip to Okoboji. Church book will include photos. Thanks to Isaac Roberts and Theodore Johnson for photography.
Miss Edine Hudek wed Robert D Storck at Sacred Heart church in Pocahontas with a nuptial Mass and reception for 34 guests at Hotel Pocahontas. The following day Miss Clara Ella Hauswirth married Richard Meredith at the Hauswirth home in Havelock before 57 guests.
Mrs. T A Nixon was elected president of the local Red Cross branch with Mrs S E May as vice president. Mrs J H McMichael and Mrs Loren Olson became secretary and treasurer respectively. Longtime head George Stockdale and A L Thornton did not seek reelection. Meanwhile Presbyterians hosted 31 members and 15 guests for a Thursday afternoon tea with devotions led by Mrs Charles Hunt.
The article notes fall fashion pivots to make do with limited fabrics and higher prices. Consumers are urged to repurpose existing garments with small upgrades such as belts, buttons, and embroidery. Wool, cotton, and rayon supplies shrink, and knitted goods for services rise, affecting home use and shopping choices.
Canned beets and carrots offer shelf ready options. Wash tops off tender beets, trim, and pack hot with salt and optional vinegar for color. process by pressure canner or hot water bath per size. Carrots may be sliced or left whole, packed with hot liquid and salt, then processed per method and time. Trays aid homemaking tasks from setting tables to dressing, with tools like yardsticks and tape measures noted.
The text advocates adding greens to boiling tea to preserve color flavor and texture. It notes pressure canning as the preferred method when canning in glass or tin. Home dried greens are presented as practical for general use.
The Golden Hour club held its annual picnic on the courthouse lawn in Storm Lake with about 40 attendees. Miss Grace Carey and Mrs. Marion Houren managed the event in the absence of the hotel proprietors, and after a noon picnic dinner the group enjoyed swimming and social time followed by a picnic supper.
Mrs. Eldon Anderson and Mrs. Loren Olson hosted a 1:30 dessert luncheon for Golf Auxiliary members at the club house. Afterward three bridge tables yielded high score for Mrs. E. R. Donohoe and second for Mrs. William Farquhar of Memphis, a guest of the club. Pfc. and Mrs. Robert Shaw visit Senator and Mrs. A. J. Shaw during a 14 day furlough from Fort Leonard Wood.
The Women's Catholic Order of Foresters held its regular meeting Thursday evening at Mrs Edward Westell's home with about 40 members. The rosary for boys in service was recited and war stamps sold. Nine tables of five hundred games produced prizes for Mrs Adolph Koeble high store, Mrs Charles Nieman average, and Mrs Arthur Albrecht guest prize. Guests included Mrs Albrecht Mrs Jim Quinn Mrs Roy Miller Mrs Nellie Haven Mrs Henry Bartosh and Mrs Howard Luft. Refreshments followed at the Town Pump cafe. Committee members were Mrs Westell Mrs A S Orth Mrs C J Albrecht Mrs Donna Schroeder Mrs Elizabeth Wolfe and Miss Lou Miller. Mrs Carl Storr has received word.
Sgt. Roy I Kampfe arrives safely overseas and serves as an aerial gunner on a B 24 in England. Hastings residents travel for visits with relatives in Nebraska. Mercy hospital Fort Dodge reports Joe Sedlacek’s major operation and satisfactory recovery. Omahan Hazuka returns after a week with relatives. Katherine Reiter returns from Freeport for an indefinite stay with her parents. Winona Terry resumes Bell duties after a California trip with family. Mildred Nelson of Los Angeles visits Pocahontas relatives. Frank Kopriva and Ada Ader visit Corsicana with Cadet Fran Kopriva.
In warm weather, lice in the chicken house can be controlled by applying Black Leaf 40 on the top of four roosts before the birds go to roost. This method targets lice at the source where they rest during the day.
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