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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1949
Page
2
Pastor H V Bartz announces church school at 10 15 a m worship at 11 15 a m and vacation school program during service Methods high school camp runs July 3 to 9 Annual conference set for June 21 to 26 at Cedar Rapids.
A Monday evening shower at the George Beckord home honored Miss Phylis Molyneux, future bride of Edward B. Barr of Dougherty, in Cedar Walls. Corsages, gifts, and a music quiz marked the event, with Roselyn Brock and Alberta Jacobson assisting in opening presents.
Iowa recorded 3 318 accidents in May up 89 from last year with 7 545 drivers involved. Property damage reached 1 547 915 dollars, while 268 license suspensions were issued for safety violations and 245 licenses were revoked or suspended, including 150 for drunken driving. The 16 to 25 year old group saw 42 suspensions amid a major reckless driving pattern.
The Amvets Auxiliary held a regular meeting in the basement recreation room of the Central States building. Plans were completed for a lunch stand to operate during the carnival on June 28 and 29.
Vera DeVaul was honored at a June 2 shower in the Methodist church basement. Corsages of red roses were given to the bride and family guests. A program organized by Mrs. B. A. Peters included piano solos, vocals, and violin. Pink and white decor framed the tea table as gifts were opened and refreshments served.
The event features rides for children including a miniature train and ferris wheel, acrobats and jugglers, tumbling by Mattabane, and various shows. Sports, dances, and an evening band are planned with a float parade and a library fund ticket sale to support community improvements. Organizers include M. W. Webb J sun L. BR. Davidson and O. A. Ja t as chairman with committees seeking cooperation.
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Rev and Mrs L L Fogelman announce Sunday worship at 11 a m with Sunday school at 10 a m Evangelistic service at 8 p m Bible study Wednesday at 8 p m Beginning Saturday at 2 p m children's church for children up to L1 years old Mrs Fogelman and aides will lead choruses storytelling and scripture memory work
Divine worship at 10 a m marks Children’s Day with summer school children taking part. A supper will follow in the parish house and on church grounds Bible study and travel fellowship. Choir practice follows on Thursday at 3 pm in the parish house.
The Presbyterian Church lists Ken Schneck’s Day programs at 9 a.m. and choir practice Thursday evening. A synod meeting will convene in Ames from Monday, June 15 to Thursday, June 16 at the Collegiate church. Children’s Day practice is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. A special offering supports National missions.
County extension economist Bery Johnson reports Iowa State College entomologist Harold Gunderson finds adult chineh bugs leaving hibernating sites and moving into small grain. Osceola County notes movement with some insects entering early corn fields.
Lightning hit the John Olhausen residence in Hartley causing chimney damage that required extensive repairs. No injuries reported.
The Rolfe Consolidated School District invites bids for the sale of three cars of stoker coal size 1 xli on track at Rolfe Iowa. A state preference exists for Iowa grown products. The board may reject any bids and will file bids with the secretary of the board J H Brivinan for consideration.
A church reflection contrasts knowing the right action with reluctance to act and notes the consumer voice as final. Rev. Peter Marshall, ex Senate chaplain, voices the tension between duty and desire.
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