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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1952
Page
2
Local notices describe Ottosen gatherings honoring the Telford family and multiple Johnson County style picnics. Attendees include residents from Ottosen Spencer Park and nearby towns with plans for Humboldt and Rolfe reunions. Amvets Auxiliary meeting set for Rolfe August 5 with district and state updates.
Bob notes, Spike Robinson tennis odds, and Arnie Palmer references. The piece mentions a fishing day sponsored by the Pocahontas County Isaac Walton League and reports anglers catching catfish and a 12 pound northern in local waters.
Iowa State College climatologists R. H. Shaw and G. Barger report corn reaches its driest weight about 50 days after silking. Mrs Jennie Hansen of Chicago has visited Rolfe relatives for 10 days and will extend her stay.
Arthur G. Peterson, pastor, invites members to a friendly city church. Sunday school at 9.30 a.m. and worship at 10.30 a.m. This will be the last service until August 24 with vacation Sundays on August 10 and 17. Congregants urged to attend sister churches during absence.
The Lutheran Church announces Sunday worship at 9 a.m. The Children's Summer School starts Monday at 8 30 a.m. Sessions run three hours daily for children aged three and up. Ushers meet in the Pastor's study Monday at 8 p.m. Prayer fellowship Thursday at 2 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 8 p.m. Strangers and visitors are welcome.
Warm humid days can cause vapor lock as gasoline vaporizes before reaching the carburetor or intake. Let the engine cool before judging repairs, check battery water levels, maintain correct tire pressure, and rest to combat fatigue. Avoid alcohol when driving in heat. Merle McAninch visited G H West in Webster City on Sunday.
Demonstrations by 4-H girls in Pocahontas County as part of the fair highlight the nutrition projects studied this year. The event runs Tuesday and Wednesday August 12 and 13 with junior teams Tuesday and senior teams Wednesday.
Two judges named Mrs Dale Irwin and Mrs Merlyn Block, former Sac City home economists, will judge the 4-H girls division at the Pocahontas Fair. They return from previous years and will split nutrition exhibits. Judging begins at noon on August 11 with exhibits due by 11:00 AM at the 4-H building.
A late July to August planting window is advised for fall vegetables. Varieties recommended include Chinese cabbage endive kohlrabi snap beans radishes lettuce turnips kale and spinach, per Ben Vance extension horticulturist at Iowa State College. Marie Keller of Correctionville observed her 93rd birthday recently.
The Pocahontas American Legion Post announces midway rides will operate at the 1952 4-H Club Fair on Mid Way after last year’s disappointment. Five kiddies rides are being provided by a reputable carnival company along with other concessions.
The Rolfe summer band ended its final appearance at the bandstand after ten concerts, one cut short by rain. Mr Lund's instruction period also closed as music pupils recess until a new bandmaster arrives with the upcoming school term. Appreciation treats were provided by local businesses and individuals including Earl and Mrs Young, Henry Wickie, Webb's Drug, Jim Wilson, Rolfe State Bank, Legion Auxiliary, Girard Super Valu, Spike Robinson, and Rolfe Rebecca Lodge.
A Republican school for Pocahontas County workers will be held at the Warden Hotel Fort Dodge August 8 starting at 2:00 p.m. The two hour session aims to train workers on organization techniques and campaign issues. Topics include Why Organize How to Organize Importance of Auxiliaries and Campaign Plans and Issues. County and vice chairmen and Young Republican League leaders will attend.
Publican Veterans League Town Council of Republican Women and Republican Farm Council plus precinct workers and candidates for state district and county offices invited to attend the school. Sessions will be held in each congressional district to lay the foundation for the fall campaign with down to earth techniques proven successful in many counties. Mrs Earl Chambers joined Mrs R W Lightle of Ruthven visiting Des Moines for friends and shopping Friday and Saturday.
At Grinnell auctioneer Clint Jones retires after 41 years in the trade. He spent the last 21 years in the live stock exchange ring crying roughly 1 000 sales and handling livestock auctions in Grinnell.
The Rolfe Golf Club Auxiliary changes its dessert luncheon to Monday August 11 instead of Tuesday August 12. Serving committee members are Mrs. Donald Davidson Mrs. Robert Dixon and Mrs. E O Loxterkamp. After luncheon there will be bridge 500 and canasta. Delegates Mrs Dale Back and Mrs Lea Harmon attended the Amvets State Convention in Fort Dodge Friday and over the weekend.
A burglar entered an Algon location last week and stole six T bone steaks and eight sirloins from the establishment. Police seek tips to identify and apprehend the thief.
Odd clipped column notes a rising coal market as early delivery orders are booked for various coal types and signs point to high fall demand due to steel strikes and dock shortages. It also teases a safety minded garage and political hats while tossing in humorous exchanges.
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