Hi Bred Seed Corn Center Expands in Rolfe Area
The Hi-Bred Corn Co of Des Moines expands experimental seed corn work across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota centered at J. W Heald & Son farm near Rolfe. Perry Collins leads the project with Walter Heald assisting hand pollination and Walter Reier supervising detasseling. The program engages local farmers including W. W Heald and Leo Flaherty of Rolfe and H N Coffin of Bradgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi-Bred Corn Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
J. W Heald & Son
Rolfe Perry Collins
Walter Heald
Walter Reier
W. W Heald
H. C. Wiegman
Earl Ives
N ¢. Lokerse
LeRoy Nelson
August A. Brinkman
Leo Flaherty
Rolfe
H. N. Coffin
Bradgate
Buffalo Center
Paullina
Osage
St. James
Rolfe Girls Graduate at Iowa State Teachers College
Ruth Dawson received a bachelor of science in home economics and Helen Brinkman earned an elementary diploma for teaching above primary, both from Rolfe. They joined 262 graduates at the fifty-ninth commencement with remarks by Dr. John S. Nollen and President Orval Latham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dawson
Helen Brinkman
Rolfe
Iowa State Teachers College
Orval Latham
John S. Nollen
Grinnell College
Latham
Mens Gymnasium
Mrs. John Murray Dies in Rolfe at 61
Mrs. John Murray died Monday afternoon June 3 1935 at her Rolfe home. Born September 11 1873 in Edgewood Iowa she was 61 years 8 months 22 days old. She leaves husband John Murray and three daughters Mrs Alta Hewlett Mrs Lela Hewlett and Mrs Vera Lehnus. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 00 pm at the Methodist church with Rev T S Bassett officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murray
Rolfe
Edgewood
Iowa
Alta Hewlett
Lela Hewlett
Vera Lehnus
Methodist Church
T. S. Bassett
Community events and meetings schedule June 7 to June 14
Local clubs and organizations announce a string of events from June 7 to June 14. Delta Deks and Delta Dek Bridge meet at residences, a food sale at Eikenberry Store, Legion Auxiliary activities, a Methodist Ladies' affair, a city-wide school opening, and the Pikertown Hawks gathering at the Kerns home. The listings include various clubs, churches, and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Deks
Ancher
Elta Dek Bridge
Delta F
Sale
I Eikenberry
Eikenberry
Legion Auxiliary
Ira
Rolfe
Methodist Ladies
Varship
M. T
Pa City Woman's Club
Roar Missional
Ei Society of
Trinity Lutheran P. M
P. Peterson
Pikertown
Union Vacation Bible School Set to Start June 10
Pastors and representatives from Methodist and Presbyterian churches plan a union vacation Bible school beginning Monday June 10 at 8 30 am. The two week program runs five days each with morning sessions. This year at Methodist church next year at Presbyterian. All community children and youth welcome with no enrollment fee though daily collections will be taken. Joint supervision by pastors. More teachers needed. A closing service and a park picnic are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Presbyterian
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Excelsior Society Plans June Meeting
The Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian church will gather June 12 at 2:30 in the church parlors for a monthly business meeting and singing. A special Father’s Day program will be shown, with members bringing a free will offering in memory of their fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian Church
Kensington
Former Teachers Mary Sulgrove and Earl Anderson Wed
Rolfe residents report the marriage of former teachers Mary Lucille Sulgrove and Earl D. Anderson on Saturday June 1 in Greenfield Iowa. Anderson, a former insurance inspector, now works in the H O S C department of the federal government. Sulgrove taught home economics in Rolfe public schools during 32-33 and 83-34. They will live in Grinnell Iowa. Also noted is the marriage of Doris Lucas and H H O'Dell in Bedford Iowa on Saturday June 1 1935. Lucas taught in Rolfe as a sixth grade and junior high teacher. O'Dell is a farmer. Their home will be Gravity Iowa.
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Rolfe
Mary Lucille Sulgrove
Earl D. Anderson
Greenfield
Iowa
Anderson
H. O. S. C. Department
Grinnell
Doris Lucas
H. H. O'Dell
Bedford
Cooper 1s freed amid Polk County case for alleged bribery
Harold Cooper former Iowa Liquor Control Commission chairman was freed of the charge in Polk County court. Indicted previously for trying to corrupt John Collins of Fonda, the case drew state attention though Polk County saw little excitement. The newspaper editor was briefly considered in the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Cooper
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Polk
Polk County Grand Jury
John Collins
Fonda
Collins
Legislative Investigating Committee
Pocahontas County
Girls 4-H Club Rally Day Planned at County Courthouse
The annual Girls 4-H Club Rally Day will be held Friday June 7 at the courthouse in Ocahontas. The schedule starts at 10:00 a m with a picnic dinner at noon and showcases what the club girls are doing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocahontas
District Meeting at Spencer with Extension Service Speakers
The Third District meeting will be held at Spencer next Tuesday June 11 at 10 00 a m with speakers from national and state offices and from the Extension Service at Ames It invites attendance and offers transportation arranged through the Farm Bureau office in Pocahontas
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Spencer
Ames
Farm Bureau
Po¢ahontas
Prockport Pair Announces Engagement and Wedding
Mr and Mrs Floyd I Johnson of Prockport Iowa announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Mildred Louise to Carroll A Lane son of Mr and Mrs Geo W Lane of Newburg The wedding is to be held today June 6 Mr Lane is known in Rolfe where he served as principal of the Rolfe junior high The couple will reside in Carroll
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd I. Johnson
Prockport
Iowa
Mildred ‘Louise
Carrol A. Lane
Carroll
Gcoo. W. Lane
Newburg
Lane
Rolfe
Decoration Day Observed With Music and Oratory in Rolfe
A large crowd gathered in Rolfe last Thursday for Decoration Day activities. The program featured a memorial tribute to Cecil Cumming, Gettysburg address by Jean Wiegman, "In Flanders' Field" by Veronica Cornwell, and a moving address by Rev. Daniel Tewell. The outdoor event included school groups, a firing squad salute, cemetery visits, and band performances under S Spotvoldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Cecil Cumming
Memorial Oak
Helen Kennedy
Stallcup
Daniel Tewell
St. Margaret's Church
Tewell
S. Spotvoldt
Keith Ricklard
Melvin Thompson
H. Spotvoldt
C. J. White
Marie White
Lorraine Shimon
Doris Rudolfson
Mary Beth Brinkman
Lulu ‘May White
Margaret V. White
Marshall Burstad
Jean Mather
Donald Davidson
F. Thomas
Billy McIntire
Land of Beginning Again at M. E. Church June 10
The Land of Beginning Again a musical drama will be presented under the direction of a professional director on Monday evening June 10 in the Methodist church. A silver offering will be taken to help toward defraying the expense of redecorating the church building. The cast includes Uncle Ben Aunt Mary Medley Mrs H Forsythe Winona tressler Wanda Sraufe Mrs Rose Tressler Virginia Vaughn Dr Tressler Donald Davidson William Tressler Donald Staufe Patricia Downing Dorothy Watters Jack Brown Theron Graeber James Loftus Gilbert Freeman Robert Downing Willard Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Ben
Mary Medley
H. Forsythe
Winona ‘Tressler
Wanda Sraufe
Rose Tressler
Virginia Vaughn
Tressler
Donald Davidson
William Tressler
Donald Staufe
Patricia Downing
Dorothy Watters
Jack Brown
Theron Graeber
James Loftus
Gilbert Freeman
Robert Downing
Willard Klein
New Drivers License Issuance Plan Outlined
Mrs. Alex Miller announces renewal applications available June 6 in Des Moines and June 10 in all counties. Forms may be secured at sheriffs offices, treasurers, or local outlets, then mailed to the Drivers' License Division in Des Moines. Renewals must be mailed before July 4, licenses issued after. Do not apply if your current license is suspended or revoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Miller
Des Moines
Rolfe—Webb’s
Plover — Community Service Station
Gilmore City
Shimon Drug Co
Drivers’ License Division
Motor Vehicle Department
State House
Iowa
Mrs W A Spence Injured In Rolfe Auto Crash
Mrs Walter A Spence was struck by a car in Rolfe while attempting to cross and avoid another vehicle. She was taken to Fort Dodge for observation, with X rays showing no fracture, and she is gradually improving after home rest. DeWayne Sease operated the car. she is not blamed for the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Spence
Rolfe
Fort Dodge
DeWayne Sease
Spence
Rolfe School Board Names Teaching Staff for Next Year
Rolfe school board announces the complete faculty for the coming year listing teachers by grade and subject. Edna Marcum and Clara Hendrickson join high school staff with M D Anderson as superintendent and coach A D Evans guiding athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe School Board
Rolfe
Betty Foster
Anne Williams
Georgia Phares
Lucille Bucher
Phyllis Cutter
Dorothy Breckenridge
Vernon Brandes
Frances Donica
Edna Marcum
Clara Hendrickson
Helen Tiedeman
M. D. Anderson
A. D. Evans
Pla Mor Draws Big Crowds With Lawrence Welk Show
The Pla Mor enjoyed one of its largest crowds as Lawrence Welk and his musicians performed Monday evening. Manager C J Moen reports selling 533 dance numbers while the floor stayed crowded and orderly. Verne Winters and his band appear Thursday, and Charles and His Bohemians will play Saturday night for mixed dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pla-Mor
Lawrence Welk
C. J. Moen
Mr. Moon
Verne Winters
Charles
D M T Girls Hold May And June 4 H Meetings
The D M T Girls 4 H Club met May 25 at Mildred Kilbourne home with six members. Louise Vaughn spoke How to Shop Efficiently. Mrs Arthur Vaughn demonstrated sleeve placquets. They practiced Rally Day songs and shared a lunch. A June 4 meeting at Doris Vaughn’s featured Reasons for Keeping an Expense Account and Mildred Kilbourne spoke Arrowheads for Middy Pockets. Eight members attended. Rally Day songs were practiced. The next gathering will be at Wilna Struthers home on June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Kilbourne
Louise Vaughn
Arthur Vaughn
Doris Vaughn
Wilna Struthers
Decoration Day visitors and employment plans
Mr and Mrs Everett Smith of Chicago spent Decoration Day in the home of Everett's mother Mrs das M Smith. The Misses Ember Blythe and Daisy Day visited in the home of their sister Mrs A M De Vaul and family. Daisy returned to Chicago work the first of the week. Ember plans to go to the Lakes July 1 where she will be employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Smith
Chicago
Everett
Das
M. Smith
Ember
Blythe
Daisy Day
A M. de Vaul
Daisy
the Lakes
RoLEE Boys to Des Moines for Big Time on June 10
Rolfe Iowa carrier salesmen and parents invited to sixth annual Register and Tribune carrier salesmen convention in Des Moines on Monday June 10. Herman Dietrich Willard Klein Allan Lamen John McCain Billy Mcelnntire Johannes Poulxen James Taylor among honorees. 4820 salesmen invited. events include Coliseum talks circus parade prizes 125 for floats 25 grand prize. last year 40000 watched parade. Streetcars transport to Riverview amusement park for afternoon fun until 445.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Tribune
Rolfe
Iown
Register and Tribune
Des Moines
Herman Dietrich
Willard Klein
Allan Lamen
John McCain
Billy Mcelnntire
Johannes Poulxen
James Taylor
Coliseum
Barnes-Carruthers Circus
Des Moines Loop
Riverview Amusement Park
Leonard Smith Takes Lease Of Rolfe Standard Oil Station
Leonard Smith has leased the Standard Oil station in Rolfe for a year and was checked in yesterday. Standard Oil adopts leasing policy due to a new chain store tax, giving managers who have run stations first chance. Smith, with the company for years, will operate the profitable business as proprietor of the leased station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Smith
Standard Oil
Rolfe
Standard Oil Co
Mr. Smith
Tuesday Club Indoor Picnic at Presbyterian Basement
Members of the Tuesday Club entertained husbands and families at a June picnic held indoors in the Presbyterian church basement. Thirty-nine adults and 14 children attended. Mrs J L Young of Muscatine was an out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J.L. Young
Muscatine
Rodman Ladies Aid Attends Mrs Shriner Home
Mrs. G S Shriner hosted the Rodman church Ladies Aid Society at her home Tuesday afternoon. Neighbors joined the 38 members for a brief business session and a short program followed by a lovely lunch.
Pierson Seniors Dine and Tour With Local Chaperones
Pierson high school senior class members dined at the R. E Green home Sunday with 11 guests. Chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goddard, board of education members, they then drove to West Bend to view The Grotto. Miss Annette Green, longtime Pierson teacher, joined as guide with her brothers Edward and Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierson High School
R. E Green
Frank Goddard
Board of Education
Pierson
West Bend
Annette Green
Edward
Donald
Annette
Vaculator Coffee Maker At Quinsland’s Stirs Interest
Quinsland’s has added a Vaculator scientific coffee maker to staff. The device promises clear uniform coffee each day with no lingering aftertaste, ensuring you can think clearly to the last drop. Visitors are invited to try the new brew and judge for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinsland’s
Doctor Lawson Recovers and Rejoins Practice
In Rolfe friends report Dr. H C Lawson has fully recovered from appendicitis and tonsil operations and now heads the practice of an Omaha physician spending the summer in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
H. C. Lawson
Omaha
Europe
Senn
Wangbergs Celebrate Surprise Shower at Wangberg Home
Trinity Lutheran members held a surprise party for Rev. Orlando Wangberg and his wife Friday night at Rev J O Wangberg’s home. The social evening ended with a fine lunch. Clarence Dahl drove to the Twin Cities for business. J T Grant and Mrs J L Young of Muscatine visited Mie and Mrs J R Grant in Pocahontas on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Congregation
Orlando Wangberg
J. O.wangberg
Clarence Dahl
Twin Cities
J. T. Grant
J. L. Young
Muscatine
Mie
J. R Grant
Pocahonas
Soft Ball Season Opens in Rolfe With Warm Weather Hope
Rolfe opened its softball season last Friday with teams led by Roland Carroll and Clarence Dahl. Carroll’s Carrollers edged Sernett’s Dollies as Sernett tossed six strikeouts, while Miller and Heathman starred for the Dollies. Weather and publicity limited attendance, but improvements like new lighting and upgraded wagings boosted play. Big game tonight features Bradgate visiting Rolfe. admission is 10 cents for adults and free for children under 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Roland Carroll
Clarence Dahl
Ronald Carroll
Jimmy Sernett
Dahl
Carroll
Sernett
Dillon
Ralph Cornwell
LeRoy Miller
Roger Heathman
Miller
Roger
H. Calligan
Doc Carroll
Squak Peterson
Pollock
McDonald
Duffy Iss
Wilson
Utterson
Jeffries
Iss
E. Calligan
Bradgate
Decoration Day Publicity Controversy Sparks Press Stand
The Arrow defends its coverage of Decoration Day events amid criticism over lack of notice. Publisher asserts no prior information was provided and defends its commitment to publicizing religious and community ceremonies despite alleged political pressure and misinformed claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
American Legion
Daniel Tewell
Emmett Stallcup
Blessings Visit Sioux City on Decoration Day
Mr and Mrs M T Blessings were in Sioux City on business Monday. Local accidents occurred on Decoration Day and Wednesday morning but only serious injuries would make headlines this era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Blessings
Sioux City
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Rolfe Girls
Pilot Lodge No
Masonic Hall
A. M. DeVaul
Blythe Day
Abe DeVaul Jr
Union Vacation Bible School
Presbyterian Excelsior Society
Cooper
M. E. Church
W. A. Spence
D.M.T
Rolee Boys
Rodman
DR. Lawson
Grace
Wangbergs
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