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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
2
A reflective column recalls past campaigns and figures like Lowden, Landon, Roosevelt, and Hoover, and comments on Republican strategy, the New Deal critique, and public sentiment in Pocahontas County. It compares regional loyalties, cites the Cleveland convention, and notes changing wedding days and political memory.
Classified items listed include household goods from Trover residence such as a dining room table and chairs, library tables, six chairs, and lights. Private treaty sale announced for Tuesday June 23. Also sale notices for steam threshing outfit and started White Leghorn chicks from Stromberg Hatchery with contact Rolfe Iowa. Found auto crank near water tower in Rolfe.
The New York Times lauds Frances Shelley Wees best selling Honeymoon Mountain as a stirring serial set in Oregon. A determined young lover navigates obstacles to win his shy bride while family secrets shape a dramatic romance blending old fashioned charm with modern sensibilities.
The piece argues a franchise is required to operate utilities in Rolfe and criticizes other businesses for lacking such restrictions. It notes utilities’ need for city council oversight and frames franchises as rights to use streets rather than profit guarantees, while suggesting a political jab at Landon.
Rolfe residents host visitors from Spencer Havelock Fort Dodge and Early. Beaver Creek farm north of Rolfe now owned by an insurance company. Silver Fun Show moves to Gilmore City. L A Hansen begins nine miles of road grading north of the W S DeWolf home and projects an eight week season.
Rev J O Wangberg presides at Trinity Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m and Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Luther League meets at 8:00 p.m. M Sheldahl to preach at the evening service. Missionary Society gathers at Mrs C A Warner's home on Wednesday June 24. Christ and his atonement through blood cited by C H Spurgeon.
Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:10 a.m. Junior Endeavor 2:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor 7:15 p.m. Evening Worship 8:00 p.m. Next Sunday follows summer hours. An organ recital and demonstration is set for Thursday at eight with free-will offering. Homemade ice cream cake and coffee after. Vacation Church School members admired the organ pipes.
Rev. Clarence W. Tompkins leads Sunday School and morning worship at 11:00. Epworth League meets at 6 30 p.m. with a morning sermon titled The Abundant Life. Evening service covers Revelation 1 2. Jane Smith to lead next Sunday night on The Christian deal of Boy and Girl Relationships.
The installation of Rev. Geo. Robertson as pastor of Nain's Lutheran Church will be held at 10:30 a.m. next Sunday. Members and friends are urged to attend to welcome him in his official capacity. Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m.
The scattered lines praise Rolfe and the team for aiding a local effort to win popularity. Nita Mille Ruth Spiker are highlighted for their emotional impact and playful teasing, amid a bridle of affectionate commentary.
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