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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1934
Page
1
Rolfe residents and guests including M. G. Herscher of Havelock, Des Moines visitors, and Rolfe locals share calls and visits through Decoration Day. Several trips to Des Moines, Iowa Falls, and Ottawa accompany family gatherings and community events as readers note personal arrivals and farewells.
The Pocahontas County Board considered issuing 18000 funding bonds after confirming legal notice publicized on April 4 in The Pocahontas Record Democrat. No objections were filed, and Supervisor Young read the resolution for adoption, reflected in the official proceedings.
Plover residents welcome updates on moved households, visits from Chicago and Clinton, and Decoration Day activities. The column records multiple family visits, church gatherings, school engagements, and community events involving Forsythe, Henderson, DuBois, Gembler, Heathman, and Pringle families, plus local trades and travel notes across Emmetsburg, Rolfe, Mallard, and Des Moines.
On motion the board adjourned until May 7 1935. Roy A. Johnson noted in the records.
The town sponsors free picture shows every Wednesday and Saturday evening during the summer. Weather has hindered some outdoor screenings but recent shows drew good crowds. Local business people fund the events with farm folks invited to contribute modestly at the bank. The schedule also includes ball games and church services, promising lively community weeks ahead.
The week begins with Vacation Bible School hosting 109 pupils from beginners to eighth grade. Six teachers and three assistants guide activities across grades. Elizabeth Ferguson is absent at brain derby. Elizabeth replaced by Mrs. Romeo Johnson and Norma Ferguson assists first grade. Volunteers manage grades two through eight with Rev H V Barth supervising seventh and eighth. Bus routes are run by F A Pringle southeast, W W Bruner northeast, DeWayne Henderson northwest. Alma Dunn Lucille Hendricks and Mrs Arnold pick up scholars district-wide.
Local unit schedules a Friday gathering on June 21 at Mrs N J Mearer residence with Mrs Fred Forsythe assisting. Members are asked to bring unsold poppies and receipts to the next meeting. Reporter Miss Rothwell, Unit 258.
Plover Presbyterian Church announces Sunday services at 10:00 a m and Sunday School at 11:00 a m. Mid week Bible Study Class meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Genesis written work report due and no sessions in summer. Teachers of International Uniform Lessons urged to attend Friday review at 7 45 p m. session open to regular and substitute teachers. If demand exists, service may be held monthly. Bring Bible Quarterly and a notebook.
A special business meeting of the Powhatan Township Girls 4-H Club will be held at the Rev W Rothwell home Saturday evening June 8 at eight oclock. A matter of great importance will be discussed and members are urged to attend. Joris Rothwell reporter.
Sheriff Kapseh announced on Monday that auto driver licenses will be issued with applications available at the Community Service oil station. All existing licenses expire July 1 and applicants must mail completed forms with 25 cents to the state department by the deadline.
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