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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
2
The Ladies' Excelsior society will meet at 2 30 p m Wednesday June 9 in the Presbyterian church. A program will follow and lunch will be provided by Division No 2 of the Woman's Club.
Emery L Petersen ministers a service this Sunday followed by Sunday school at 30:15 a.m. The Nain Lutheran Society meets Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. at Alfred Lemke’s home for open discussion on Do Mir wees Occur Today. Wednesday’s Ladies Aid gathers at 2:15 p.m. at the Chris Pedarsen residence with questions and suggestions invited.
Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p.m. The Excelsior society meets Wednesday June 9. Daily vacation Bible school continues through Friday June 11.
Rev. C. R. Buckwalter leads Sunday school at 10 15 morning worship at 11 15 with a sermon Whom Say Ye That I Am Epworth League meets at 6 30. Plans for a party institute and summer program ahead. M and M club meets next Wednesday afternoon.
J. O. Wangberg pastor leads 9:30 a.m. worship with theme Fear Not from Luke 12 4 12. 10:30 a.m. Sunday school Bible study and 8:60 p.m. Luther League. Catechism class Saturday at 1 45 p.m. Junior choir at 3:00 p.m. Missionary society meets with Sara Everson on Wednesday June 9.
A Norwegian girl abroad describes life under German rule in Norway. She details rationing, seizure of homes and buildings, and strict controls on food and clothing. She notes few Nazis, widespread prayer for King Haakon, and quiet resistance while maintaining faith under oppression.
Raymond L. Nelson son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nelson graduated from the engineer officer candidate school at Fort Belvoir Virginia on May 26 and becomes a second lieutenant in the corps of engineers. A Rolfe high school and Iowa State Teachers College (Cedar Falls) alumnus, he entered the army at Fort Des Moines December 28 1941 after teaching in Sidney Iowa schools.
Rolfe Chapter No. 79 of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a homecoming meeting Tuesday, June 8 at 8 p.m. Initiation planned and refreshments served. Open invitation to long-time members and irregular attendees for an interesting evening. Luncheon planned at Rudolfson home Thursday June 10. Bon Ton club host Mrs. Rudolfson at a 1 p.m. potluck luncheon. American Legion Auxiliary to meet Monday June 7 at Legion hall with officer elections and lunch by Mrs. B. H. Peters and committee.
Iowa health officials report 25 meningitis cases through May 27, the fastest rise since 1938, with Johnson county eight, Polk seven, Woodbury six. Nationally the disease nears epidemic levels, urging vigilance, good physical condition, and avoidance of overcrowded conditions.
Donal Davidson and Theron Graeber, part of a group moving from LaGrande Oregon to Santa Ana California, contracted scarlet fever. Davidson is in the Army Air Base Hospital at Santa Ana and improving. Graeber remains in isolation with others. Parents Mr and Mrs L R Davidson were informed of their son’s condition and Davidson singled out Red Cross aid for appreciation.
In a May 10 letter to his father Frank Hanisch, one Rolfe boy writes he arrived in North Africa and feels fine after seasickness. He notes seeing Atlanta, hopes to hear from home, asks to forward Arrow and Democrat his address, mentions sending nearly all his money home, and asks his family not to worry.
A letter from Everett Brownie Richard says he left May 27 for New York City to train at City College of New York. He notes the distance from home and the frequent moves faced by the group.
University of Iowa scientist notes milkweed floss sealed by a wax is nearly waterproof and can substitute cork in life preservers. Hemp provides oil fiber and seed meal, addressing fiber shortages as 42 processing plants are approved, 11 under construction in Iowa.
The 4 H Cub Inc board will meet Thursday June 3 to outline preliminary plans for the 1943 fair. Club officers and the adult executive committee will set committee chairs and decide other items of business at this initial gathering.
Miss Catherine McIntire graduated from Cottey College Nevada Missouri at commencement exercises held Sunday May 30. Her mother Mrs J R McIntire traveled May 25 to attend the ceremony and visited relatives in Fairfield Iowa en route to Nevada.
Anglers near Astherville criticize the state conservation commission for stocking Mud Lake with 590000 pike for experimental purposes. They argue pike do not survive there and propose planting black bass as a worthwhile alternative.
A 14 year old farm boy living near Merrill killed three foxes in three minutes on a recent Sunday morning using three shells fired from 15 yards. He warned that shells are hard to obtain these days and that missing would be dangerous for a boy hunter.
Dr. G A Everson learns from daughter Lieut Lucille Everson of the U S Army Nurses Corps that she is stationed in North Africa. Evelyn Struthers visits Rolfe then Des Moines with L M and J Graham to Drake University during summer break. Carl Kauffman returns from Des Moines with nephew Derry Kauffman visiting Park Kauffman at the Ankeny Defense plant.
Evelyn Green of Rolfe Iowa has begun training at Branch B of the fifth WAAC training center in Monticello Arkansas. She was assigned to a basic training company and started army processing including clothing, equipment, rudimentary infantry drill and tests. Over the next four weeks she will receive more detailed training to prepare her to replace a man in a non combatant army job.
On Memorial Day 1902 Mrs. W. S. Butler delivered the dedication address for the Civil War Unknown Dead monument in Clinton-Garfield cemetery. The speech, written by Mrs. Butler, has been preserved for 40 years, its sentiments still relevant though the paper ages.
Miss Esther Simonson daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Simonson was graduated from St Olaf college at Northfield Minnesota last week. Her parents brothers Lowell and Alan Roy Simonson A M Simonson and Dorothy attended. She earned a Bachelor of Arts and will join the Lutheran welfare society of Iowa locating in Mason City.
Cadet Leo F. Grethen age 22 from Rolfe Iowa arrives at Perrin Field Texas to begin the third phase of Army Air Forces basic flying school. He will stay nine weeks before advancing to training and earning wings as a pilot with his parents listed as Mrs. J. J. Grethen of Rolfe.
Keith Spiker left Tuesday for New Orleans to rejoin his ship there after a 15 day navy leave. He entered service August 26, 1942, trained at Great Lakes and a Chicago gunnery school, and has been serving in the north Atlantic.
Frank J. Shimon seeks a good rat terrier trainer or breeder. Phone QF62. December 1 listing.
Stromberg Te Rry announces winter layers and chicks available from June into July to boost farm food production. The ad promotes 80 percent protein ration at 3.96 dollars and offers late arrangements, vaccinations, and caponizing services with advance reservations in Fort Dodge.
The town of Rolfe Iowa cancels the June 10 1943 election on granting a 20 year Central States Electric Company franchise due to defects in ordinances. The election is indefinitely postponed until the ordinances are lawfully enacted and adopted by the council.
Hopeful note that a coal car of Bonny Blue Black will arrive soon with a Mayflower car possibly Friday or Monday. Caution to buy coal quickly while Lewis keeps order amid few arrivals.
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