Western Folks Visit Rolfe Relatives and Friends
Dr and Mrs B A Cantonwine of the Falls Idaho arrived last Thursday for a Rolfe visit meeting many old friends. They travel in a Lincoln Zephyr pulling a Covered Wagon trailer and reconnect with Rolfe residents. The Cantonwines toured Price farm and nearby kin before leaving for the West on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.A. Cantonwine
the Falls
Ida
Thursby
Rolfe
The.c. J. White
Ntonwine
Daisy White
Cannwines
Zephyr
White
Death of Mrs John Schupfer in Estherville Iowa
Mrs John Schupfer died at Coleman hospital Estherville Iowa at 2 30 p m Thursday June 10 37 after a short illness Cause of death peritonitis Funeral services at St Marys Cemetery with Leota Lucile Cook of Rolfe as informant She was born December 15 1906 in Rolfe Iowa and grew up there Graduated from D M T public school She married John Schupfer of Mallard July 10 28 They lived near Rodman then near Ringsted until death Survived by husband her parents four sisters and three brothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schupfer
Coleman
Estherville
Owa
St. Mary’a
Cemery
Tce
Leota Lucile Cook
Walter Cook
Rolfe
D. M. T. Public School
Player Consolidated
Toohn Schupfer
Mallard
Rodman
Ringsted
Clarence Alluge
Fergus Falls
Minn
Carlson
Robert
Arjorie
Virgil
Allan
Beverly
Chiren
A. R. Thornton
Des Moines
Phaen T. Barron
Dunn’s
Phaen
Pocahontas
Veterans Hospital
338Th
88Th
Penn Electric Switch Co
Auxiliary Elects Officers in Monday Legion Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday afternoon June 14 at gion hall with 21 members and two sisters present. New officers for the coming year were elected including president Mrs. C. B. Chapman and vice president Mrs. I. D. Jones. Three new members were initiated and a program of etiquette flag ceremony and floral tributes followed. A county meeting is planned for June 18 at Havelock with officers to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Gion Hall
Whic
Merle McAninch
Robert Pollock
FanniecIntire
C. B. Chapman
I. D. Jones
Louis Paulaon
S. M. Burroughs
M. Kristensen
Alleup
Acts
L. A. Ers
W. L. McIntire
A. Perigal
A.V. “Ngal
Havelock
Offi
Sale of Kelts Property Advertised in The Arrow
Wilson acting administrator advertises a sale of P. B. Kelts property at Rolfe on Saturday at 2 o clock. The listing includes a Dodge automobile and a full assortment of equipment and foods. An itemized list of articles to be sold appears in the advertisement. Subscribe for The Arrow now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wilson
P. B. Kelts
Rolfe
Torrential rains hit locality with damaging flood and storms
Heavy rains soaked the area last Saturday causing creeks to overflow and ponds to form in fields, damaging corn and alfalfa while knocking out power at local elevators and businesses. Lightning struck nearby properties, a fire broke out at a residence, and tornadoes or hail affected Humboldt areas, though overall damage was seen as manageable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corligs Stegge
Tony Nielsen
Davis Bros. & Potter
Grant’s
Hakes Poultry Establishment
Bryson
Grant
Humboldt
New M and St L Timetable Affects Rolfe Schedule
A new timetable takes effect June 21 on the M and St L line at Rolfe due to added service between Des Moines and Minneapolis. The southbound train to Fort Dodge and Des Moines leaves Rolfe at 1 3:46 p m, about half an hour later than before, while the northbound to Spencer and Minneapolis departs Rolfe at 11:40 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Fort Dodge
Spencer
Local men to attend cooperative meeting at Iowa State
A Pocahontas county group including representatives from several cooperatives will join the American Institute of Cooperation sessions at Iowa State College June 21 to 25. More than 100 speakers will discuss social and economic foundations of cooperation, farm organization, and rural urban ties, with 34 sessions in the afternoons and group conferences on dairy, grain, livestock, and other cooperative activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
American Institute of Cooperation
Iowa State College
K. J. Schmuecker
Iowa Country Life Institute
Ames
Behrendsen Weideman Rites At Fort Dodge Iowa
Don Behrendsen and Miss Adeline Weideman were wed Friday at St. Olaf Lutheran church Fort Dodge with Rev Magnus Nodtvedt officiating. The bride a beige ensemble with pastel rose and sweet pea corsage. matron of honor Mrs Walter Higgins sister of groom. The groom wore a dark suit with best man Walter Higgins. Bride taught in rural Pocahontas and Humboldt counties. groom a farmer from Gilmore City. The couple planned a short eastern state honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Weideman
Otto Weideman
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Don Behrendsen
Nis Behrendsen
Gilmore City
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
Magnus Nodtvedt
Walter Higgins
Behrendsen
Manson High School
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Council Acts On Two Important Questions
The city council reportedly took up two questions Monday night. One granted a license for the PlaMor dance hall and beer parlor. The other submitted a municipal light plant to a vote of the people in response to a petition. The dance hall vote was very close, by one vote. The light plant election is planned for late July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PlaMor
Rally Day Honors 4-H Leaders At Pocahontas Rally
Mary Helen Davidson of Swan Lake township was installed as president of the county 4-H girls organization at a county rally day in Pocahontas attended by about 150. Officers installed included Dorothy Farrel and Lorraine Shimon with honors given to 4-H leaders and committee members. The Garfield Go-Getters and Swan Lake Cloverleaf clubs achieved high attendance and 100 percent in uniform. The project play The Romance of Bread featured Swedish costume and breads from foreign lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Helen Davidson
Swan Lake Township
Mary Helen
J. R. Davidson
Pocahontas County
Swan Lake
Dorothy Farrel of
Fonda
Dover Doers Club
Lorraine Shimon
Rolfe
Garfield Go- Getters
Bonita Branigan O
Garfield Township
A. R. Omtvedt
Cc Splittgerber
Dover Township
Thomas Diggs
Des Moines
Arthur Vaughn
J. C. Hosier
Edward Whannel
W. W. Branigan
Marie Hosier
County 4-H
Mina Jean Shaw
Central Stars
Garfield Go
Garfield Go-Getters
Swan Lake Cloverleaf Club
Dover Doers
Cloverleaf
Colfax
Co-Workers
Excelsior Society Holds Large Guest Day at Church
About 80 to 90 attend the Excelsior Society guest day at the Presbyterian church parlors last Wednesday. Fifty five from neighboring towns Ot tosen West Bend Rodman Pocahontas and Plover are represented with each town performing one or two musical numbers. Lunch was served by A division groups 1 and 2 with Mrs A D Clear and Mrs A W Ives as chairmen. The next meeting is set for June 14 in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian Church
Ottosen
West Bend
Rodman
Pocahontas
Plover
Rolfe
Curtis Jones
Gyla Shriner
Olly Webb
Marie Hosier
A. D. Clear
A. W. Ives
Garfield Farm Bureau Annual Chautauqua
The Gar field township Farm Bureau unit holds its annual chautauqua at the home of John C. Ole rich on Thursday evening June 24. The event is known for strong crowds and talent, with refreshments and ice cream for sale and members asked to bring cups and cakes.
Rolfe Alumni Shine At Iowa Varsity Careers
Rolfe high school graduates garner national attention with Rhodes scholarships and high posts. Clyde Charlton, Virgil Hancher, Gordon Siefkin, Arthur Gunderson, all tied to Rolfe, Iowa City and Mason City ties. The piece notes a shared social fraternity and a pattern of achievement from a small town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Mason City Globe Gazette
Earl Hall
Iowa
Rolfe High School
University of Iowa Alumni Association
Iowa City
Pocahontas County
Clyde B. Charlton
Coif
Des Moines
Virgil M. Hancher
University of Iowa
Princeton University
Arthur
King) Gunderson
West
Everett
Wash
King Gunderson
Missionary Society Meeting Highlights Negro Spirituals Program
The Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Gunderson’s home with about 100 attendees. Guests from Pocahontas Methodist joined, and the program featured Mrs. N J Bixler on Negro Spirituals, plus talks on Negroes in Fiction, a two-scene play Christ of Youth, and roles by Mrs. Forsythe and Dale Hewlett. Refreshments were served. next meeting is Friday July 9 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
John Gunderson
Emma _ Lighter
James M. Smith
Casper Grant
George Ivey
Missionary Society
Society of the Pocahontas Methodist Church
N.J. Bixler
Clarence W. Tompkins
Maasdam Family Reunion Honors Local Kin List
Maasdam family reunion gathered Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Maasdam near Rolfe. Attendants included Ps M Erickson and family, Alfred, Johanna and Helen Algona, Wm Maasdam, John Hoppe and infant, Donald Erickson and infant, Rasmus Jacobsen Rutland, Jack Thorne and two children Livermore, Esther Thompson Dakota City, Arthur Haviland Humboldt, Ernest Johnson Fort Dodge, Albert Wepel Stanhope, George Measchem and Veda Howe Bradgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maasdam
Leonard Maasdam
Rolfe
Ps M. Erickson
Alfred
Johanna
Helen
Algona
Wm. Maasdam
John Hoppe
Laverne
Donald Erickson
Rasmus Jacobsen
Rutland
Jack Thorne
Livermore
Esther Thompson
Dakota City
Arthur Haviland
Humboldt
Ernest Johnson
Fort Dodge
Albert Wepel
Stanhope
George Measchem
Veda Howe
Bradgate
Rolfe People United in Pretty Wedding Service
Miss Mildred Keuck wed Mae Nicos in Rolfe at her mother’s home in a pastel blue lace gown. Rev. Irwin officiated. uncle J L Bowers gave away the bride. Matron of honor was Mrs Wm Beck. twin sister of the groom. The couple planned a weeklong honeymoon to Kansas City and Des Moines, at home afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Keuck
Mae Nicos
Cecil Keuck
Robert K. Irwin
Armstrong
Wagner
J. L. Bowers
Kansas City
Wm. Beck
Helen Thompson
C. A. Nicoson
Bobby
Rolfe
Farmers to Visit Iowa State College
Pocahontas county farm families will travel to Ames on June 22 to inspect the campus farms and experimental work. The group, joined by neighbors from about ten counties, will depart Pocahontas at 7 a.m. or meet in front of Margill hall. Picnic lunches are planned, homemakers will tour the home economics building, and men will view the college farm livestock, dairy herd, poultry, and crops experiments with staff ready to answer questions.
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Ames
Pocahontas County
Iowa State College
College
Pocahontas
Schmuecker
Margill Hall
Iowa State
Pocahontas county youths win health contest at 4-H camp
Mrs. Lucile White and daughter drove to Dolliver park last Saturday and brought back Donald Shimon, Everett White and Philip Brinkman who had been at the 4-H boys camp. Six boys including Shimon, Alvin Vaughn and Rollin Ives were named Pocahontas county's best in a health contest and will be judged later for the county health championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile White
Dolliver Park
Donald Shimon
Everett White
Philip Brinkman
Alvin Vaughn
Rollin Ives
Pocahontas County
Fort Dodge
Callaghan
Pocahontas
Hughes
Rolfe
Epworth League Holds Big Convention in Rolfe
More than 200 youths gathered in Rolfe for the Fort Dodge district Epworth league convention at the Methodist church. A banquet hosted 205 attendees with talks by Prof. Cecil J. Seman of Dakota Wesleyan University and Rev. Virgil Kay Williams, plus a racial prejudice play. The event featured nurse guests from Sioux City and a farewell to district superintendent Dr. N A Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Epworth League
Fort Dodge
Methodist
Cecil J. Seman
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell
S. D
Virgil Kay Williams
Epworth
Methodist Hospital
Sioux Cuy
Ruth Murray
Ellis
Bowma
van Aldick
Young
N. A. Price
Rolfe Epworth
Willis Beigh~tol
Webster City
Jeanette Hiersche
Early
Mary Bett Brinkman
Katherine Shine
Virgil Williams
Wall Lake
J. H. Walker
Gowrie
4 H Girls and Leaders Leave for Convention
Nine 4 H club girls and five leaders depart Pocahontas county for Ames to attend the state 4 H girls convention at Iowa State College. The event runs Wednesday through Saturday with delegates and leaders, plus an adult chorus from Pocahontas county to perform at the outdoor festival Ry ods in American Girlhood on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Pocahontas County
Arthur Vaughn
Ruth Sexton Hicks
Helen Debeck
The
Central Stars
Doris Vaughn
Des Moines Worthwhile Club
Margaret Lynch
Dover Deors
Mary van Ives
Garfield Go-Getters
Maxine Shold
Marshall Merrie
Lorem. Boerchler
Swan Lake Cloverleaf Club
Marie Hosier
Winifre& Brinkman
Mary Helen Davidson
Swan Lake Club
A. R. Omtredt
Arlo Ives
Earl Martin
Dave Peterson
el Potee
Change in Driver's License Exam Time at Pocahontas
The article notes a new exam schedule for driver's licenses with examinations every Friday at Pocahontas courthouse from 8:30 to 4:30. It urges applicants to submit licenses soon and explains that those with valid licenses and no license losses need not retake the exam but must file an application with the motor vehicle department, with forms available at Rolfe State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Motor Vehicle Department
Rolfe State Bank
Garfield Go-Getters Plan Rally Day Amid 106 Percent Attendance
The Garfield 4-H club gathered at the James DeWolf home last Saturday and completed rally day plans for Tuesday. Roll call celebrated new vegetables in the family garden while Lorraine Shimon led a tree leaf recognition test no one scored perfectly. Mary Beth Brinkman demonstrated icebox cookies, followed by community singing, a memory contest, and a luncheon hosted by Bax Beverly DeWolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Go-Getters 4-H
James DeWolf
Lorraine Shimon
Mary Beth Brinkman
Bax Beverly DeWolf
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Lou
Fellon
Towa
Yman
Harry, Ham
Nels Lillegarde
E. Wilcox
J.J. Bruce
Price Farm
Mrs. Rice
Mr. Rice
Clinton-Gareld
Mr. Price
Pokane
Price Ad
St. Paul
Oshkosh
Chiago
Rock Island
Tey
Auxiliary
Council
Excelsior Society
Arrow
Garfield Farm Bureau
BIG. Daily
Rolfe People United IN
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