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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1950
Page
2
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Fisher were honored Sunday with a 2 potluck dinner for their 25th wedding anniversary. Children Donald Phillips Bruce Barbara and Gary performed an anniversary song and presented a silver service amid many gifts.
The Methodist Church in the heart of the community lists a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. worship with the sermon “The Traveler on the Jerico Road.” Youth fellowship at 6 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. Sunday school board meeting. A Sunday picnic follows the morning service in Rolfe park.
The Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. The Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. Cradle roll program with refreshments to follow in the parish house. Hostesses listed. Bible study and prayer fellowship Wednesday at 8 p.m. Strangers and visitors are welcome.
The congregation greeted Rev. Martin J. Prehn and his family arriving from Oregon Illinois. Services have been satisfactory for six months with a faithful choir. A regu lar pastor is desired. Rev. Prehn will lead Sunday services and a reception with pot luck supper is set for Friday June 16 at eight in the church parlor. The manse has been renovated by Art Erickson and crew.
State nutritionist Helen Lovell warns custards and cream pastries spoil quickly without refrigeration. Dr Ralph H Heeren notes contamination from food handlers can cause illness. wash hands thoroughly. Use fresh fruit, avoid salad dressings in sandwiches kept hours later, and keep poultry and meat under 50 F with ice at the site.
The article cites 16 000 deaths and 2 000 000 injuries annually in American industry with $4 500 000 000 in losses. Maurice J Tobin calls for a national conference on industrial safety and urges newspapers to spread safety education to reduce accidents.
A compact quotation from Ralph Connor asserts happiness comes from fine living and giving rather than receiving, framing life’s fullness as a by product of generosity and purposeful living.
Morning worship at 11 a m and evangelistic service at 8 pm. Bible study and prayer meeting listed for the day.
Carl E. Flanagan editor of The Fonda Times was inducted as an honorary member of the Pocahontas girls 4-H club at Rally Day on June 6. The ceremony, led by county 4-H chairwoman Mrs. A R Omtvedt, honors longtime supporters of 4-H work. Since 1936 the program has named four men and nine women as honorary members, including local publishers, farmers, and leaders in 4-H club activities.
The article instructs visitors on safe, considerate TB ward visits. Do not visit with colds, follow hospital hours, avoid touching patient belongings, and keep visits cheerful and brief. Encourage cooperation with doctors, ensure a safe, welcoming presence, and plan the tour starting June 13 at 2 and 6:30 p.m.
The Lufts thank neighbors and friends for help with farm work and other acts of kindness. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Luft.
A brief note mentions Germany resuming cuckoo clock exports and promotes Elk Horn Kentucky lump coal. It touts a two day delivery, urges house owners to stockpile coal for next winter, and directs readers to phone No 72 to place orders. The piece ends with a political aside about the government living within its means.
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