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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1958
Page
2
The Progressive Club of Rolfe met May 27 for a picnic at Twin Lakes then toured the Women's Reformatory at Rockwell City. It was the final meeting of the club year and gatherings will resume in September.
Mrs H Carlson was honored at an open house Tuesday by friends for her birthday. Guests arrived with cards and flowers while two angel food cakes were presented. Hostess served refreshments and gifts from attendees included many kind gestures.
Mrs Avnsworth hosted a neighborhood shower Friday night at the DMT se, with Judy A nens and a long list of guests including Mrs Art Hansen and Mrs Ne 3 CeITSs. Attendees opened gifts laid on a lace table, refreshments served by Bendixen and Mrs Brownie Mac Ver i, and guests from Mallard and Laurens attended. The P.W.O. met May 21 in church social rooms with lesson and home mission materials, while the Rebecca Circle held a meeting at Art Kilbourns with 17 members and two guests.
Eighty five attendees at St. Margaret's Hall for a father son breakfast after the first Mass on Sunday June 1. Ros ary Society women prepared the meal and parish girls served. The program included Grace by Lloyd Cox welcome Harlan Carley response Bill Kemna Jr special music by a boys chorus and readings by Larry Triplett with What Is A Boy by Lloyd Cox.
The Tuesday Club wrapped up its 1957 58 year with a festive Hawaiian themed gathering hosted by WDEY nme guest Her Were Lalu White Ed r and Hazel Streit. Roll call, year book preview, and a display of Mrs Lena Vaughn painting talent highlighted the meeting. A summer coffee is planned for June.
Mrs Carl Mason thanks friends for cards and letters received during hospitalization and after returning home. She expresses appreciation for tokens of friendship and support.
Mary L. Christensen expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for visits and cards received since a fall last winter, noting appreciation for the kindness shown.
The Sunday School and worship times are adjusted to a summer schedule through September. Ladies Aid meets 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 at the church with Bible study on The Gospel Of John and a program on Cradle Rail by Mrs. H G Frigaard and Mrs. Louis Feldman. Mothers of recently baptized children will attend as special guests. Hostesses include Mrs Chester Truelson, Miss Hilda Nielsen, Mrs Louis Beck, Mrs William Sandvig, Mrs Floyd Pullen, and Miss Barbara O’Neil.
Pastor O M McQuary urges gratitude for rains and God’s help for farmers and all, then invites attendance at the Methodist church next Sunday at 10 39 for worship with warm fellowship. The Friendship class will meet afterward, weather permitting at the park or church.
On Monday May 12 the Rolfe Chapter of Future Homemakers of America installed new president Mari lynn Eikenberry with retiring president Janis Sue Wilson presiding. Other officers named include Rachel Heald vice president Marilyn Shimon secretary Julie Bielefeldt treasurer Marlys Bartosh historian Pat Dailey parliamentarian Judy Wagner projects chairmen Jane Behrendszu music chairman Jackie Flaherty public relations chairman. The meeting opened with plans for FHA Camp and a skit by senior girls. Mothers and eighth grade guests attended and group singing closed the session led by Sharon Wickie. Refreshments were provided by Pam Jordan Roze McIntire and Jane Banger.
This Sunday features Children's Day with a focus on the early life of the Saviour. Services include Church School at 9:30 and Morning Worship at 10:20 with a sermon on The Childhood of the Saviour.
Mr and Mrs George Beckord hosted three receptions at their home in honor of Sydney Beckord who graduated from Rolfe High School this spring The events followed the Senior Class play Baccalaureate and commencement Decorations featured a book shaped cake with Congratulations Sydney Class of 1957 rosebud motifs Grandmother Beckord of Denver poured.
The Lutheran Church invites all to Sunday School and Bible class at 9 a.m. Morning Worship with Holy Communion follows at 10 a.m. Luther League plans an outing at the church location.
Friends from Rolfe and Fort Dodge attended as the Beckords country home was decorated with tulips iris and bridal wreath for the occasion.
Rolfe and surrounding areas share a busy Memorial Day weekend with visits from families and friends, multiple church groups attending services, graduations, birthdays, and local social events. Notable items include ROTC cadet Richard Ranney receiving a Minute Man award and various locals traveling to Storm Lake, Lake Mills, and Des Moines for celebrations and ceremonies.
Brief Iowa notices report Ronnie Fields receiving five stitches after a discus strike to the forehead, two chipped teeth, and two black eyes. Rat-killer hires in Clarion count 500 rats at city and dump. Harold Timm struck by lightning in a corncrib but unburned. Triplet calves survive at Schneckloth farm near Neola. Norman Scheidel loses right hand in corn picker accident. Neighbors aid Marion Dunne after auto crash with heavy farm gear working 50 acres. Sophia Ellsworth breaks arm in fall while putting screens. Twin colts born at Andy Buss farm near Glidden. Gasoline tank explodes on Jim Hager farm, spraying buildings. Dr. B A Isenberg marks 50 years of medical practice in Lohrville.
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