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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
4
Canning and freezing guidance for green beans. Pick early, wash, and boil briefly before packing. Use pressure canning at 10 pounds for 30 minutes pints and 35 minutes quarts, or hot water bath. Ensure jars seal, cool rapidly, and follow safety tips for storage and freezing.
The Havelock theater, run by local business men, opened with a new projector and two operators Ned Goodchild and Arnold Williams. The opening film South of Suez drew 250 attendees and the remodeled building features new equipment. Weekly shows are scheduled for Wednesday and Saturday nights beginning next week.
Quotas from Havelock and Cumming townships for the U.S. O campaign have been submitted. Mr and Mrs Stanley Coke welcomed a daughter born Monday July 21 with Loretta Bass assisting for a few days at their home.
Citizens are invited to donate discarded aluminum ware for defense work. Items may be left at the south door of the motion picture building. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hawk and child oversee the drive.
Dren have been visiting their former mother Mrs. Irene Hawk and left Sunday for a short stay in Des Moines before returning home to Joplin Missouri. Mr and Mrs Robert Bittrich and daughter Mary Jane arrived from Chicago with Mary Jane staying with grandmother Mrs Ralph Cole while her parents vacation. Gladys Cole enjoys a sight seeing trip through the north and into Canada.
Mallard defeated Havelock by 4 runs on Sunday afternoon as the local team claimed the win. Postgame, Havelock planned a trip to Rossie to face the Rossie squad. Local visitations included Mrs. Eugene Waters and children from Verndale Minnesota visiting Eva Chase and kin.
The article warns that overripe stored beans lead to dissatisfaction. It advises boiling canned beans and other non acidic foods for 10 minutes before use to prevent botulism. Botulism cannot be detected by sight or smell in food.
On a hot July day boil new potatoes in jackets for a single hot supper dish. Serve with cold or hot cream from a pitcher over mashed potatoes. Offer a small herb dish for seasoning and provide sandwiches with thick protein fillings and vegetables. Add a salad, fresh fruit, cold milk, and cookies for a complete high value meal.
Frank, at age ten, defies parental authority after another denied wish. His mother calmly offers to help him pack and provide money to leave, with the condition he will must work for board and room if he returns. The episode ends with no further notice.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Ralph Speer’s rural home Monday evening with 11 members and two guests. Newly elected officers were installed, and a picnic with the Legion boys was planned for August with the date to be announced. Lunch was served by Mrs. Speer and Mrs. Harold Shimon.
Neighbors report Mrs Walford Johnson of near Lau Ress visiting town on Wednesday. Her husband Mr Johnson, ill in Des Moines Veterans Hospital, is recovering at home.
Neighbors and friends gathered at the Johnson farm to shock 40 acres of oats with about 35 workers. Family visits include Donavan Speer from Klemme, and multiple residents traveling to events in West Bend and Ft. Dodge. Updates cover weddings, car replacements, nurses on leave, and local families’ moves.
Thimble club members gathered at Mrs. Ralph Coles residence on a Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Coles serving lunch to close the event. Mrs. Martin Holland from Laurens visited Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Buck.
Local residents attended a Humboldt funeral for Mrs. Clifford Hackley after an appendicitis operation. In Bradgate, Mrs. Henry Buck fell ill at a neighbor’s home and received medical care. Lutheran Aig Society hosted activities led by Rutland hosts, with many local attendees listed. Rebekah lodge met with Noble Grand Doraty Knutson guiding business, planning I O O F endowment fund contributions and a social to follow with refreshments served by Mrs. Bins Marchant and Miss Donny Daniek.
Havelock Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 10 a m and notes no morning worship for July 27 and August 38 while the pastor is away. The pastor can be reached for services by phone at Spirit Lake Iowa, and wishes are offered to the Plover Methodists on their church dedication.
Auction at the residence on Thursday afternoon sold household goods belonging to the late Charlie Miller. Charles Lindeman of Pocahontas served as auctioneer in charge.
Havelock defeated Laurens 6 to 5 on Tuesday afternoon in a non league game. Havelock had eight hits and one error while Laurens counted ten hits and seven errors. Blanche Worthington completed summer school at Storm Lake and returned home.
Bradgate Methodist Church announces Sunday church at 10 15 and 11 15 worship times with July 27 services and August 3 conference at the Methodist church. Sunday school and worship canceled on August 3. Pastor vacation August 10. Sunday school resumed later with prayer and Wonans Society meeting at 2 90. Prayer meeting canceled for two weeks.
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