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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
2
Margueritte Witt hosted a gathering in her home in Texas to honor fiance PFC George W. Diederich of Camp Barkley. About thirty guests attended a card night with high scores shared by Mrs. Sol Kipfer, John Donahoe and John Witt. A buffet lunch followed, with decorations in red, white and blue and flowers from Mrs. John Rickless.
Carlson serves as vice president with Mrs. George Weible secretary and Mrs. Leland Mc Intire treasurer in a gathering at the Earl Ives country home. The Sunday picnic honored Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ives and daughter of Washington D C with a large turnout including Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ives Hattie Ives Carolyn and Sallie Ives Roger Ives Wilbur Allbee Maud Ives Mary Von James DeWolf Phyllis Beverly June Ives Allen Ives of Havelock and Marjorie Ives of Laurens.
Mr and Mrs J Brock hosted guests at dinner Sunday May 80 with W Brock C Zelski George Brock and families present Also Mrs William Engleman former Arlene Brock recently married in El Cajon Calif husband overseas Missionary Society meets at Nelson home June 2 Lunch served by hostesses D W McGirk honored at a party and luncheon Woman's Club held final meeting of the year with luncheon program and San Diego talk Legion Auxiliary elects next year officers in Legion hall with hostesses and committee reports
At 9 20 a m morning worship centers on The Great Aim of the Holy Spirit's Work from John 14 15 21 An offering for the synodical budget will be received. At 10 30 a m Sunday school and Bible lessons. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs P M Peterson on Wednesday June 46 No catechism class this Saturday
Sunday school at 10 15 a m with Children Day program and offering for student fund. Morning worship at 11 15 a m with sermon The Salvation of Christ. Baptism of infants and children and reception of new members. Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m. Choir practice Thursday at 8 20 p m.
Ferre F Church led by F Schneck announces Sunday services on June 13 at 10 30 am for Children’s Day and vacation Bible school demonstrations. Parents are urged to bring children for baptism. Choir meets Wednesday at 8 50 pm. Missionary society meets at the manse on June 16 with Helen Kennedy giving the lesson and Clara Rawson leading devotions.
Siemery L Petersen pastor announces a 2 30 Saturday confirmation class in the parsonage. Sunday school and Bible class start 10 15, morning worship at 11, daily vacation Bible school begins 8 at the DMT school. Call the pastor to enroll children from town.
Hamilton Field California staff sergeant Keith H. Rickard son of Mr and Mrs J E Rickard of Rolfe Iowa has recently been promoted to the rank of technical sergeant.
A family gathering was held Sunday at the E. J. Struthers home in honor of Mrs. Struthers birthday anniversary. Attendees from Plover included Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Foust, the Hough family, Marion Ham, Mrs. Roush and daughter, the Shelgrens, Floyd Struthers, A. H. Struthers, the Will Struthers family, Ed Wilcox, Lila Lea and Eddie, and Mary Jayne Gahm, sharing a basket dinner and social time.
Mrs Harold Carlson entertained at two tables of bridge in her San Diego home on Tuesday evening. A guest prize honored Mrs D W McGirk and play prizes went to Mrs H G Frigaard and Mrs L R Davidson. A tasty lunch concluded the event.
Mr. and Mrs. Harris Hughes entertained Sunday at a birthday dinner honoring their daughter Suzanne and Miss Marjorie Hughes of Hacklock. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peterson and daughter and Beverly Hughes.
The 4-H Club Inc officers and executive committee met at the Farm Bureau office to plan the 1948 4-H Fair. Ted Omtredt presided with Elwyn Ives, Beryl White, and Laverne Wenell as officers. five executive members were present. The fair is scheduled for August 25 to 27, with many 1942 features to be included and a few 1943 elements under review. Grounds improvements discussed, including housing a new scale, and the premium book will be distributed around July 15.
Herschel Chapman is among 480 Iowa youths chosen by local American Legion posts attending the sixth Hawkeye Boys State at Grinnell. He traveled with Eugene Schryer of Laurens as the camp begins a week of practical government training through party conventions and simulating state and local government operations.
Clarabel Michalek was brought home by ambulance from Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge where she stayed after injuries from an accident three months ago. She is resting in bed for about five more weeks while the fractured leg heals under nurse assistance from Mrs. Fred Witt.
PEC George W. Diederich and Marguerite Witt served as callers in Pocahontas last Friday evening, guiding participants through a local event. The pair encouraged attendees and organized the routine activities for the community gathering.
The Home Builders class of the Methodist church in Fenton hosted their annual picnic at noon Sunday at the S. Whitmore farm home. Fifty three people attended and guests included Rev. and Mrs. Pruel of Fenton and Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Buckwalter of Rolfe.
Government controls curb ethylene glycol sales to preserve anti freeze. Dealers use factory tests to decide if the solution can be drained and saved. If stored, flush cooling systems, clear radiator passages, inspect hoses and pump, check fan belt, and tighten head bolts to prevent gas seepage and rust. Store salvaged fluid in glass or earthenware containers.
The state health department notes a rising drowning toll as summer swims approach. For May 15 the five month total reached 23 drownings, down from 27 last year, with 102 drownings in 1942 and 124 that year the previous peak. Most drownings involve swimming related activities and a lack of water respect.
The Navy Department asks civilians to locate a rare German made Robot Camera Model II with Zeiss Tessar lenses. Individuals should contact Lieut. Maxwell May in Des Moines to assist in purchase or loan, noting that Model II carries a B prefix and allows rapid continuous exposure without rewinding film.
Forest City police nab an Indian man on a drunkenness charge. He gave the name Adam Bird On Ground, but officers recorded him as Adam Bird In Jail with no further details.
The Lake Boosters 4 H club held its first tour of the season on Thursday afternoon June 3. Members visited projects at multiple homes including Benney Rutgers Harold Janssen and Leo Peters with Ed Gabel guiding the pigs showings and Chris H Dirks supervising. The tour ended with a picnic at Lizard Lake and the kittenball team practicing in the evening.
Mrs. Adah Marchant of Des Moines visited here over Memorial Day and lauds the rapid recovery of her youngest child Judith Ann from infantile paralysis. The five year old was hospitalized within 48 hours of onset in January under the Sister Kenny system and, after improving, moved from Kenny cottage to the Junior League Convalescent Home. Mrs. Marchant works as a class A welder at the Solar Aircraft plant producing small engine parts.
Arlo Ives was taken to Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge on June 1 with a serious ear infection. An operation was performed Sunday and he is resting easily and improving. Members of his Sunday school class visited Tuesday and Mrs. Ives stayed with him Wednesday.
News arrives of Bert Leithhead former resident and undertaker in Rolfe. He was found dead in a Spokane apartment and was buried on June 2 as notified to Mrs. J M Smith by her sister Mrs. C E Gill of Spokane Washington.
Claribel L. Michalek thanks everyone for cards flowers and gifts received during her hospital stay and for the cheering visits which made the stay more pleasant. Miss Janice Wiegman attended Iowa State College graduation exercises in Ames and returned with her sister Miss Rachel Wiegman who completed a year's work at the college.
4 H Party continued details awards and recognitions for 1942 4 H Club members. Beryl White and Beverly DeWolf received sterling 4 H spoons for Treat Them Tenderly. Dorothy Schlensig and Helen Beneke won $2.50 war stamp books for reserve champion clothing team. Phillips Brinkman and Elwyn Ives got $7.50 worth of war stamps each. Marilyn Barrett and Robert Koebele were health winners. Beverly DeWolf and Beryl White earned special state recognitions for clothing and record books. 1948 officers announced Elwyn Ives president and other officers listed. two clubs Central Stars and Marshall Maids recognized. graduates noted.
Graduation certificates were awarded to 4-H club members ages 21 and younger including Margaret Murphy of the Dover Davis Mildred Olberding Devereaux Maxine Shold and Richard Hosier of the Garfield Hustlers. J B E DeWelf received a pencil for service as county boys club chairman. The Pocahontas commercial club provided refreshments at the celebration.
In district court Pocahontas County an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Omer B Fuller deceased dated December 20 1942 has been filed and is set for hearing at 8 30 A M on June 15 1948 at the courthouse Pocahontas Iowa before the district court or the clerk of court. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Dated Pocahontas Iowa June 7 1943. Seal Katherine Boozell Clerk of District Court.
The Rolfe town council announces the postponement of the June 10 1943 election on granting a 20 year electric distribution franchise to Central States Electric Company. The ordinances were not legally enacted, so the vote is indefinitely delayed until valid ordinances are adopted and the election can proceed lawfully. Signed by council members Luther Thompson A G Stroufe Anton Nielsen L A Hansen N A Wilson.
Note: July 13 start. Dal will begin. Ge Wein Be on 4 E. George R. N. PI advertises sale of four trailers with good tires and sen.
An unusual ad lists flat cribbing for poultry enclosures with later reuse as snow fence or corn cribbing. It mentions steel gates and cover couplings for repairs, a $1.25 red barn paint, and references Edsel Ford and wage debates tied to postwar labor issues, all in a stray, fragmentary sale blurb.
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