Community church notices and social events calendar
June events listed include Sunday School meetings at Progres sive Bible Church and Tikertown, a June 5 ice cream social at D. M. Ty Weems, a June 19 Legion Auxiliary gathering at Stallcup, and a June 21 Tikertown Sunday school picnic at Pikertown schoolhouse starting at noon. Also notes about meetings at Clerichy Dom and Peterson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pree Yeenem Sunday School
H. F. Clerich Y Dom
Peterson
Ruth Webb
Vin l
Asual Pronkc ‘ Thera
Mevieau “Legion Auxiliary
MS. I
Ole Ah
Louis E.R Kue
Tikertown
Pikertown School Ouse
Rolfe Plans First Standard Vacation Bible School
Rolfe announces its first standard Vacation Bible School from June 8 to June 26 at the Presbyterian church. Five departments offer 30 minutes daily per group with diplomas toward a three year plan. Tuition 25 cents covers materials. enrollment open to local children. A demonstration program on June 28 will display the school’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Land Methodist Churches
Ach
Work Land Department
Junior Senior Banquet Sets Evening of Toasts and Colorful Decor
The junior senior banquet on Tuesday May 26 featured an appealing menu and a toast program led by Mr. Anderson. Ivan Peterson Lucille Everson and others delivered toasts followed by a short seniors’ musical program and selections. Decorations highlighted rainbow colors with American Beauty roses on tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wriven
Mr. Anderson
Ivan Peterson
Lucille Everson
Donald Grant
Janice Wiegiman
Tiedenan
New Beauty Parlor Opens in Basement Office Building
Miss Mildred Keack moved Monday into her new beauty parlor in the basement of the Dr T D done office building. The basement is well above ground with ample light and air and includes a waiting room operating room and toilet. Once furnished it will be one of the neatest beauty parlors in the section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Keack
Dr. T. D. Done
Weather and crops update promise strong season ahead
The past week offered ideal growing weather with rain easing in, aiding a strong corn stand. Weeds are a nuisance but weeds won’t grow if crops fail, and optimism remains high for an excellent crop as roots establish despite a chilly Tuesday.
Primary Apathy Dominates Rolfe County Vote Counts
Rolfe Iowa held a dull primary with 184 of 600 voters casting ballots amid missing poll staff. Dickinson led U.S. Senate in the county, while Brookhart narrowly trailed. Dems favored Herring over Utterback locally, and Wilson won governor support. party lines split across state offices with candidates like Mitchell, Hanron, and Auberg receiving endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Rolfe
Rolfe Dickinson
U.S
Brookhart
Dickinson
Herring
Utterback
Cout
Gen
A. Wilson
Wilson
Grimes
Call
Mitchell
Kruschel
Alex Miller
John G. Devine
W. C. Edison
C. A. Benson
Gillroad
Conway
L. W. Evans
Ray Murray
Congress
B.C. Gilchrist
John H. Collins
Jens Thompson
HARES INSTITUTION ROBBED AT LAURENS
The M. and J. wholesale grocery warehouse in Laurens was robbed early Tuesday. Five armed men tied and bound four employees and stole about 600 dollars worth of cigarettes. Two masked robbers led the group. three masked men participated. Sheriff Kapseh and the Hakes brothers were notified. No clues announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
Chas
Swearingen
Ernest Peterson
Kenneth Hill
Frank Kemp
Central States Electric Ad Urges Franchise Vote
The Central States Electric Co. promotes a franchise election set for June 17 in Rolfe. The Arrow urges readers to assess the ad carefully and vote informed, with a promise of future commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central States Electric Co
Kvers
Rolfe
Card of Thanks from Struthers Families
We thank kind friends and neighbors who offered support during our father and grandfather’s illness and all who helped in his funeral service. Special thanks to those who contributed floral offerings. The Struthers families express gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie. A. Struthers
W. C. Struthers
A. UL. Struthers
Decoration Day visit and health update from Rolfe
Mr and Mrs Wesley Campbell and family of Mathud spent Decoration Day in Rolfe. Robert Peterson has been confined to his home during the week because of infection in a wound in his right foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Campbell
Mathud
Decoration Day
Rolfe
Robert Peterson
Des Moines Carrier Sales Boys Frolic At City Event
Four thousand eight hundred twenty boys invited to the Des Moines Register & Tribune annual carrier sales convention in Des Moines on June 8. Rolfe youths join nationwide salesmen for a circus morning, Riverside park rides, a Western League baseball game, and a noon parade with floats and stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Calligan
Allan Lomen
Jack Patterson
Johannes Pouelsen
Everett Roberts
James Taylor
Gerald Thompson
Des Moines Register & Tribune
Des Moines
Rolfe
Iowa
Barnes-Carruthers
Riverside Amusement Park
Ball Park
Des Moines Loop
Sunday Register
May at The PlaMar Ballroom Draws Thousands in Rolfe
A local Arrow report notes The PlaMar Ballroom hosted May dances drawing nearly 4 000 attendees from near and far. Manager C J Moen praised for generous access and low charges aiding a lively social scene. Franklin Strathman wedding dinner drew about TH guests, marking a record hospitality event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow
Rolfe
PlaMar
C.J. Moen
Moen
Moon
Franklin Strathman
Silver's Fun Show Promotes Free Preview Week
A new entertainment brief announces a Pun Show titled Silver's Fun Show. It runs all next week starting Monday at the Johnson show lots in the east town. Free admission Monday and Tuesday nights for sample viewing. Features Madame Mikealene the mystery woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dune
Silver
Johnson
Mikealene
Wedding dance party for Mr and Mrs Strathman
Mr and Mrs Franklin Strathman hosted a wedding dance party at The PlaMe on Monday evening for many friends. Miller's Twilight Serenaders provided the music and about 300 couples attended, with best wishes extended to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Strathman
PlaMe
Miller's Twilight Serenaders
Commencement Exercises at Rolfe High School Class of ’86
The Rolfe High School class of 1886 held its commencement Thursday evening. Miss Inez Archer led a processional, Rev. H. A. Sinning offered invocation, and Eldon Obrecht performed a string bass solo. Rev. W. L. Patterson gave the address, praising the graduates while shortening his remarks due to heat. Loretta Shaw sang, the Boys' Quartet performed two selections, Superintendent M. D. Anderson praised the class, and diplomas were presented by L. R. Davidson. Benediction by Rev. Sinning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton-Garfield
Sexton Rank Srouse
Rolfe
Cecil Cumming Memo
Garfield Street
American Legion
Emmet Stallcup
Mer. Spotveld
Jessing
Y Jean Wiegiman
Charlene Waiing
Bothee
Tolfe Dligh
Stullcup
Senta
Stanley
Mar. Stanley
France
Ming Wies
Rolfe High School
Inez Archer
H. A. Sinning
Eldon Obrecht
W. L. Patterson
Gowrie
Patterson
Loretta Shaw
Supt
M.D. Anderson
L. R. Davidson
Rey. Sinning
Children’s Day Pageant Promises Musical Pageant
Children from the Presbyterian Sunday School Primary and Junior Departments rehearse June Secrets for the 10:00 a m service on Children’s Day June 14 in the main auditorium. Mrs C J White heads the production committee and an excellent cast is chosen. Details on cast and program will appear in the Arrow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
C. J. White
Ecommittee
Iwe
Arrow
Rolfe Local News Items Highlight Community Visits
Rolfe residents share visits across towns with Titonia Greenfield Woodward and Fort Dodge. Local clergy and Legion Auxiliary members attend meetings, while a lay delegate from Trinity Lutheran represents the Norwegian Church of America in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Ellis
Marengo
Catherine Leth
Rolfe
Methodist Missionary Society
B. A. Kerns
Alta Hewlett
Carmi Vaughn
L. A. Thompson
Minneapolis
Trinity Lutheran Church
W. B. Holt
Shirley
Marvin Burroughs
Z. T. Carroll
Dorothy Gibson
Gilmore City
Legion
Varina
Well Known Pioneer Dies After Illness in Rolfe
William I. Struthers Passes at his Rolfe home after a long battle with cancer. Born March 19 in Aurora Illinois, he moved with family to Pocahontas County and settled near Rolfe a pioneer. He married Alice Price in 1882 and raised three sons. Survived by wife, children Ernest, Williams, and a daughter in Rolfe, plus sisters, a brother in California, and four grandchildren. Funeral held at home and Presbyterian church with Masonry honors. Interment at Clinton-Garfield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William I. Struthers
Aurora
Robert Struthers
Quener
Canada
Rolfe
Struthers
Ernest
Tr. Struthers
Presbyterian Church
H. A. Sinning
C. B. Bowen
Mystd. White
Billy McIntire
Kelly Rickard
C. Jh. Boyce
L. Gunderson
Arthur and
Vaughn
Jd. T. Grant
L. Robson
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Masonic Order
C. W. Siefkin
Catholic Ladies to Host Family Style Dinner and Fun Day
In Sioux City on Tuesday HWEF Olerich and sons from Orr were seen as parish events begin. The Catholic Ladies Union of John's Parish offers a noon Sunday family style meal on parish grounds with games amusements and fancywork. Gilmore City and Pomeroy semi pro teams will play baseball as part of a community day promising meals and entertainment for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olerich and Sons
Orr
Elwood
Sioux City
Catholic Ladies’ Union of John
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Jveille Everson
Husie
Marvin Hudek
State Tegelhers College
Cedar Falls
John Huet
Molon
Lola Beth Green
Bonita Hansell
Patsy Hurley
Pon‘old Sinek
Genevieve Johnsen
Garth Sroufe
Wioise Brinkman
Evelyn Brock
Evelyn Hewlett
Fteth Lundy
Robert Obrecht
Mlizabeth Sheeley
Marjorie Taylor
Lucile Brock
Jeani Graham
Jeanette Hauck
Marcella Howland
Wanda Peers
Don Shimon
Rachael Wiegnan
Marie White
Beauty Parlor
Ralfe
Miss Berry
van Alstine
Carmichael
Reid
Ballard
Roy Johnson
Ray Crummer
Hares Institution
Central States
R. H. S. Thurday
Lee Struthers
Titonia
Donald Green
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Willard Jones
Norma Lee Robinson
Greenfield
Loren Pease and
Frank Atherton
William EK. Struthers
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Sten Ette
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