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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
1
Entry shows second class matter designation for May 14 1910 at Rolfe Town post office under the March 3 1879 act. Includes stamp values and formatting lines typical of a newspaper notice.
The morning after the election shows Jens Thompson of Des Moines township winning the representative race by about 57 votes. The defeated incumbent reflects on the campaign, noting a heavy turn out, local issues, and political lessons as Thompson’s clean campaign takes the lead.
Des Moines Township Consolidated Schools invite sealed bids for bus routes to be held by the secretary Doris Christensen by 8 00 p m Monday June 11 1934. Routes may change. Bids must include insurance. Board reserves right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Havelock residents hosted and visited kin from Granite Falls Laurens and Fort Dodge. A W P Rhinehart home helper Eva Barber Rolfe and Miss Mildred Mieras joined class of 1934 graduates on a Lakes outing. Gilmore City and Spirit Lake guests attended events and returned home after home visits and dances.
Miss Evelyn Bachman returns from Cedar Rapids college to her family home. Numerous visitors stop by including Gus Larson Ware Byron Boysen Cedar Rapids and Joan Bachman State Center. A King's Heralds meeting at Marvella Balle’s home draws big attendance and lunch. Local youths face reckless driving charges and are warned. School staff departures follow Havelock Consolidated Schools closing. A dance at Miller building features a Rockwell City band. Families travel to Des Moines and Wapello for Decoration Day and business.
Family groups headed from Morristown Minnesota to the old home near Humboldt for a golden wedding anniversary event. A dinner followed by a program featured singing by Dorothy Barth and Mrs J C Barth and euphonium solos by Craig Barth. About forty people attended. Mrs Richter is the eldest sister of Mr J C Barth.
The annual closing picnic was held Thursday despite heat and wind with large attendance. The High School Band directed by Raymond Hovey provided music. A parade led by the band featured floats from classes 1931, 1932, 1988, 1984 and 1985 plus the grades, and a noon picnic dinner followed.
Decoration Day was fittingly observed Wednesday of last week with a program at the school auditorium at 10:00 a m. arranged by the local Legion and Auxiliary. J D Lowe of Algona gave an excellent address while the High School Band provided music. The procession then went to Washington Cemetery where veterans' graves were decorated with many attendees from nearby areas.
Commencement exercises for the Class of 1934 at Havelock High School were held Friday evening June 2 in the school auditorium. A large audience attended as pink and white decor adorned the stage. Myrl Barth won class honors with a 94.20% average, Lloyd Wagner second at 89.00%. Mrs. Pirie-Beyea gave the address on Winners and Whiners, noting her prior address to the Class of 1938.
Havelock Methodist Church invites worshippers to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. and the Mpnorth League at 7:00 p.m. Pastor C. L. Day notes services and activities for the next week, with a welcome to all seeking a church home.
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