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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
2
Pastor H V Bartz invites church school at 10 15 a m worship at 11 15 a m Father s Day observance noted Annual conference at Cedar Rounds June 21 to 26 Methods high school camp July 3 to 9 W S C S general meeting Wednesday June 22
Mayor Fred Witt warns residents that firing high explosive firecrackers is illegal in Rolfe and the state. Violators face heavy fines under the law, as complaints rise over the nuisance and disruption to neighbors.
Members of Chapter BB Java TT.T. society enjoyed a seven o clock dinner at Mrs Walter Heald s home with garden flowers adorning the table. Officers conducted initiatory work and purple and white carnations were given to new initiates.
Mrs. Howard Sandy and Mrs. Dale Buck hosted a Monday evening shower for Miss Rosebud Stallcup of Gilmore City. Prizes went to Mrs. George Weible and Mrs. Esther Ragan. Mrs. Conrad Halverson assisted with gift opening. Sprinkler cup favors announced the wedding date Friday June 17. The Gold Club Auxiliary met at the clubhouse with officers serving and gifts awarded to Mrs. Loxterkamp and Mrs. Shirley Thornien.
The Dalat.vant banquet Saturday evening June LI featured toastmaster Wm. Fisher and welcomes by Wesley Lennus to the 1949 graduates. Dona Capesius gave the response while Burl Lennus played Stardust and Mary Meisenbach performed Ciribiribim and Beautiful Dreamer on accordion. Initiation was led by Wesley Lehnus with new officers elected Bruce Fisher president Mary Meisenbach vice president Harrison Robarts secretary treasurer. Movies followed by an alumni dance.
A study club meets for a dinner on Friday June 17 at a local venue in Ventral States. Planned menu includes gut will be furnished and table service. Mrs Leon Erickson entertained visitors Jane and the hostess Har daueh are preparing decorations and fashion a late themed centerpiece for the event.
A murky sports note describes a V P W team overpowering rivals in an evening event. It mentions strong play by Lay Strong and hints at a business group attendance and a large turnout, with scattered references to stars and a treevers nest.
Pastor Fred Jacobsen leads Sunday worship at 10 am with Sunday school at 1l am. Sunday school workers meet Tuesday at 8 pm in the parish house. Four circles meet Wednesday at 2 30 pm at Arnold Wold Anna Ryen Gerd Post and a fourth location to be announced. Bible study and prayer fellowship also Wednesday and choir practice Thursday at 8 pm.
Funeral services for Gus A Johnson, father of Mrs. Ivan Hart, were held in Rockford, Illinois, on Tuesday June 7 with Dr. Garfield of TrinInv Lutheran church officiating. Burial followed at Arlington cemetery. Johnson died Friday at his son Leonard’s Cherry Valley home. Born in 1866 in Sweden, he came to the United States at 71, farmed in Iowa, moved to Illinois 25 years ago, married Selma Olson in 1896 who preceded him in death, and lived in the Plover area over 20 years. Mrs Ivan Harris attended the funeral.
We thank neighbors and friends for the beautiful cards and gifts received during hospital stay and after returning home. Signed by Mrs. Keith Haynes and Kent Garret.
Mrs. J F Kauffman announces she will no longer accept curtain orders after this week and thanks customers for past patronage.
A brief note thanks supporters for subscription votes in the contest. Mrs Alfred Sandvig expresses gratitude for the kind votes and support received.
Roselyn Broek thanks supporters behind her in the Arrow contest for helping her win second prize on January 15.
A humorous item notes galvanized screen wire in multiple sizes for quick screen repairs, screen doors and combination doors, creosoted posts arriving in various sizes including 8ft corner posts, and a light jab about Washington budget deficits and the public mood amidst miscellaneous quips.
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