Marjorie Harris Dies In Explosion Fire
Marjorie Harris 14 or 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Harris, died after her clothing burned in a house fire near Everly while her mother was in the garden. The tragedy occurred around 6 pm and the girl died about an hour and a half later. Survivors include her parents two brothers Richard and Ronald and sister Ardyth. The body was taken to Rolfe for burial after the family moved from here three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Harris
Leon Harris
Everly
Marjorie
Hand
Hartley
Rudy
Evangelical Church
Richard
Ronald
Ardyth
Rolfe
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Highlights June 13
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the H. L. Sawyer home with Ruth Webb and Ray Green assisting. Reports covered district and county meetings, and Mrs. Burroughs was elected delegate to the state convention in Waterloo August 17–19. Officers elected for the coming year include Burroughs as president and Simonson, Thompson, MacVey, Christiansen, Harrier, and Chapman in key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
H. L. Sawyer
Ruth Webb
Ray Green
Chapman
Denison
Marvin Burroughs
Varina
Robert Pollock
Havelock
Burroughs
Waterloo
Dora Simonson
Luther Thompson
F. L. MacVey
Martin Christensen
H. A. Harriger
C. B. Chapman
Vacation Bible School Success at Pocahontas Sacred Heart
In Rolfe a two week vacation school run by Sisters Mary Corona Paschaline and Gilbert of Pocahontas Sacred Heart drew 66 pupils. Parents and patrons contributed fully as Pastor Rev. Father Tewel praised effort. The program ended with a picnic in West Bend and first holy communion on June 12 at St. Margaret's with eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Pocahontas Sacred Heart School
Mary Corona
Paschaline
Gilbert
Father Tewel
West Bend
St. Margaret’s Church
Dolores Ferden
Bobby Nelson
Kenneth Sennett
Betty Jane Sinek
William Phillips
Richard Wagner
Charles Reckand
Promotion Club Hears Presbyterian Meet Report
The Promotion club met at the Central States office with regular attendance. Frank Cornwell presided in Wm Obrechht’s absence. After lunch, committee reports were heard and Rev. H A Sinning was named chairman for the next meeting. J T Grant shared notes from the Presbyterian General Assembly in Philadelphia. Next meeting set for June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central States Office
Wm. Obrechht
Frank Cornwell
H. A. Sinning
J. T. Grant
National General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Foromnites Hear of Eggs by the Million
A talk by A. R. Thornton before the Fellowship Forum discusses eggs as a universal food and their long history. The piece covers U S and Iowa production and values, egg handling differences, breeding, hatching, and incubator use, plus next meeting and four 4-H delegates to Camp Miniwanca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Thornton
Fellowship Forum
United States
Iowa
New England
Pennsylvania
New York
Pacific Coast
California
Iowa State College
Ohio
Thornton
Alta Petersen Honored At Shower
Mrs. Marvin Burroughs and Mrs. Denzil Johnson entertained Tuesday evening June 14 at a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Alta Petersen in the Burroughs home. Interesting games kept the evening brisk. The bride-to-be opened gifts as many beautiful items were received. Lunch was served. An out-of-town guest, Mrs. Earl Ferguson of Corwith, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Burroughs
Denzil Johnson
Alta Petersen
Burroughs
Earl Ferguson
Corwith
Vacation Bible School Closes With Picnic At Presbyterian Church
The daily vacation Bible school of the Presbyterian and Methodist churches ended with a noon picnic at the Presbyterian church. Sixty-eight pupils enrolled and about 450 diplomas were issued. The program featured scripture singing, a worship service led by Dr. Sinning, lessons on church history and the Sermon on the Mount, and a paper model church with painted windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian and
Presbyterian Church
Sinning
Helen Kennedy
Roberta Kennedy
Cora Pollock
Winnifred Brinkman
Fstelyn Roberts
Oda Reid
Robert Pollock
H. A. Sinning
Cc. W. Tompkins
Lance Reichhoff
C. EE. Boyce
Rolfe Girl Named President Of Pocahontas 4 H County
Winifred Brinkman of Rolfe was installed as president of the Pocahontas county 4 H club girls organization during the county rally day at the Pocahontas courthouse. She has served in club work five years and was state nutrition record contest winner last fall. An educational trip to Chicago was her award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Brinkman
Garfield Township
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Winifred
A. A. Brinkman
Rolfe
Chicago
Garfield Go-Getters
Mina Jean Shaw
The
Central Stars
Marjorie Beneke
Swan Lake Cloverleaf Club
Mary Elaine Kelly
Dover Doers
Mary Helen Davidson
Swan Lake Cloverleafs
Dorothy Farrell
Lorraine Shimon
Bonita Branigan
Arthur Vaughn
4-H
Open Season for Crappies and Bass Dates Announced
The open season on large-mouth and small-mouth bass began June 5 with limits set. A maximum of five bass per day per person, with size rules of 12 inches for large-mouth and 10 inches for small-mouth. Crappies must be 7 inches, sunfish and bluegills unrestricted by size, and a 15 fish daily limit for crappies sunfish and bluegills. The season closes November 30.
Curtis Jones Buys Hilton Barber Shop in Plover
Curtis Jones purchased the Hilton barber shop in Plover from an established Moore shop barber. Jones and Mrs. Jones will be missed by Rolfe friends while The Arrow extends best wishes for the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Jones
Hilton
Vplover
Curt
Moore
Mrs. Jones
Rolfe
Arrow
Rolfe Arrow launches Good Will Campaign for twelve entrants
The Rolfe Arrow announces a six week Good Will circulation drive offering a new 1938 Chevrolet Town Sedan or cash prizes totaling eight awards plus a 20 percent commission for all nonwinning candidates. Only Rolfe and nearby territory residents may enter, with a strict cap of twelve participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Arrow
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Chevrolet
the Arrow
The
Arrow
Stop Sign Warnings and Driver Attention Failures
A National Safety Council note explains two stop sign types and warns drivers to notice them. The piece discusses a distracted driver failing to see a sign and the risk of sudden stopping when attention lapses.
Whitmer Bakery Set to Open Saturday in Whitmer Annex
Whitmer bakery announces its opening this Saturday in the White annex between White’s Jewelry and Moore barber shop. Naomi Whitmer will run the Rolfe store and if the venture succeeds, baking equipment may be added there. Laurens will supply all goods for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitmer
Daniel Fouch Former Resident Passes Away in Nebraska
Daniel Fouch born May 22 1858 Millsboro Ohio died of cerebral hemorrhage last Saturday at his daughter Verdie Owens Scottsbluff Nebraskaues his two daughters Verdie Owens and O R Yoder and a son D W Pouch survive. Funeral held Melbtre funeral home Tuesday at 2 with Dr. H A Sinning presiding. Two duets sung by Gyta Shriner and Mary Graves with C J Boyce at the organ. Burial in Clinton Garfield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Fouch
Rolfe
Verdie Owens
Scottsbluff
Neb
Mary
Freeman Fouch
Millsboro
Ohio
O. R. Yoder
Amy Arbor
Mich
D. W. Pouch
Portland
Ore
Richard Fouch
Perry
Town
Myr. Pouch
Presbyterian Church
Melbtre
H. A. Sinning
Gyta Shriner
Mary Graves
C. J. Boyce
Clinton-Garfield
Varied Weather Strikes Department This Week
The region saw a mix of nice weekend weather and cooler, rainy days. Early in the week Tuesday brought heat and a strong wind that cooled the air and aided sleep, with overcast skies and some rain by Wednesday. Small grain and corn show good progress, boosting prospects for a late fall yield. Arrow adlet column offers buyers for selling items.
4 H Girls And Leaders At State Meeting
Thirteen 4 H club girls and leaders plan to represent Pocahontas County at the annual 4 H girls club convention. Attending were county club president Winfred Bringman and others with chaperons and officials listed.届
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Ames
A-H Cloubowirls
Fete Wednedas
Anes
Adnual F Ff
Winfred Bringman
IEE
Betty Reiter
Central Stars Club
Lorraine Shimon
Garfield Gae Gertters Oehubbs
WOL
Fgg Who
Des Moines
Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society Guest Day
The Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist church held its annual guest day at the HH D Brinkmar home Friday afternoon. Hostesses included Mesdames George Ivey Emma Lighter J C Gunderson George Marine and OLN Cook. Activities featured devotions, readings from Reader’s Digest, prayer, piano solos, a drama, a quiz on home missionary work and a variety of entertainment. Sixty members and friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
HH. D. Brinkmar
George Ivey
Emma Lighter
J.C. Gunderson
George Marine
Oln
Cook
N. Bixler
B. L. MacVey
Reader's Digest
Grant Johnson
Dean Kauffman
Pocahontas
W. Tompkins
G. Bo Palmer
Emma Day
J. S. Roberts
HW. L. Sawyer
Iowa Centennial And State Fair Set For August
Iowa officials announce a combined centennial celebration with the 1938 Territorial Centennial and the state fair to culminate in Des Moines in August. The centennial theme will influence all fair departments with dedicated features alongside standard exhibits and competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Trea
Des Moines
Owe Fair Board
Territorial Committee
Coming Attractions at Ritz Theatre
Two movies for Rolfe residents are listed for the Ritz Theatre. Pranped by G Men features dark plot elements and will be shown Saturday. Shirley Temple is featured in the next picture with dates Tuesday and Thursday given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Ritz
Gmen
Dack Loft
Rehevena
Sannybrois
Shirley Temple
Also Mentioned on This Page
Everly Home
Legion Auxiliary
Parochial Bible School
Promotion Club
Presbyterian Meet
Rolfe Girl
4-H County Organization
Mae
National Safety Council
Yondside
Whitmer Bakery
Methodist W. M.S
Ritz Theatre
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