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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1941

Page

4

Local Socials and Visits Highlight Week in Havelock

Mrs Oscar Johnson and daughters visited from Pocahontas and Supt R E Jennings came from Bradgate with the Jennings family lodging at his parents home. Olive Haldeman and William Beam joined Jim Williams at his home for a weekend. Kenneth Emory and children spent Thursday in Swea City with the Jeffries family. Mrs J D Wolcott returned from Long Beach California visiting her brother J C Tyler and mother Ellen Tyler. The Women's Society of Christian Service met at the church parlor with hostesses Mrs Elmer Albaugh Mrs Will Goodchild and Mrs Joe Edge. Mons Jacobson and son Thor returned from Iowa City after Thor’s University hospital exam.

Oscar Johnson Pocahontas Bentley R. E. Jennings Bradgate Jennings Mr. Jennings Olive Haldeman Indianola Wiliam Beam Hartford Jim Williams Kenneth Emory Swea City Jeffries J. D. Wolcott Long Beach Calif J. C. Tyler Ellen Tyler Women’s Society of Christian Service Elmer Albaugh Will Goodchild Joe Edge Mons Jacobson Thor Iowa City University Hospital Kenneth Gist Esther Joan Gilmore City Cupp Gist John Lockwood Will Fowler Cherokee James Grove Plover Gladys Goodchild Gaskill Boone Ralph Hawn Lois and Warren Farnhamville J. A Conference of Seventh Day Adventists Salt Lake City Grand Canyon Colorado Forrest Mason St. Louis Robert Naeve Anchorage Alaska Bertha Naeve June North Truesdale Royal Neighbors Lodge Lorin Eastman Bede Eli Cupp John Madsen Jens Peterson Rolfe al Seaquist Donald Hemerson Albert Hemerson Donald Army Wixon Storm Lake Austin Brown Ft. Dodge Russell Hemerson Dolores Locke Des Moines B. H Locke Theron Kendall C. C Knell Joe McMahon Gertrude Weaver Iowa Falls Hattie Daniels Leo Fuller Lovrien Eagle Grove R. E. Hoag Quaker Iats Company Emmetsburg E. C. Musselman Farmers Elevator Board of Directors Musselman Harold Hemerson Donna Daniels Beryl Howard Dickey Ed O’donnell Kathleen Dean Sioux Falls John O’donnell Gerald O’donnell Kenneth Sutherland

New School Bus Arrives For 42 Passengers At Local School

Arthur Johnson and Klaus Johnson brought home the new Wayne bodied Mercury engine bus purchased by the school board. The vehicle seats 42. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Ira Mammon of Graettinger and Donavan Speer of Klemme visiting Clyde Speer and family. Ted Stover family now occupy Nowack rooms on Main Street after moving from the Speer residence.

Arthur Johnson Klaus Johnson Indiana Wayne Ira Mammon Graettinger Donavan Speer Klemme Clyde Ted Stover Nowack Main Street Speer

Auxiliary Elects Officers at IM L Eno Post Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary of IM L Eno post elected officers at a Monday gathering held at Mrs. J H Eno's home. Elected: Mrs Carl Barth president Ann Lathrop first vice president Lena Brazier second vice president secretary Doll Wright treasurer Alice Shimon historian Nellie Nickelson chaplain Olive Waters sergeant at arms Goldie Ralle. Lunch followed. Local residents visited or traveled in from Gilmore City Plover Cherokee Boone Sioux Rapids and Laurens for various errands and events. The Havelock band opened its season with a rain-delayed concert at the theatre and will hold weekly shows. A drivers license renewal event is planned for June 25 at Sheldon drug store.

American Legion Auxiliary IM. L. Eno J. H. Eno Carl Barth Ann Lathrop Lena Brazier Doll Wright Alice Shimon Nellie Nickelson Olive Waters Goldie Ralle Eno Adrian Logan

Workers Needed by Red Cross Open Sewing Room

Mrs. George Waters, local Red Cross chair, announces urgent need for workers at the Red Cross sewing room in the school home economics room this Friday afternoon. Material provided for those taking sewing home. 100 yards of outing fabric available to make 20 layettes. Bergholdt is seriously ill.

Red Cross George Waters

Local visits and sports noted in Laurens area

Mrs. Mary Boysen spent the weekend at Emmetsburg visiting her son Byron and wife. The local baseball team defeated Truesdale 4 to 2 at Truesdale on Sunday. Various residents and visitors, including the Leister and Buck families, were mentioned with activities from Lake Minnewashia to Laurens.

Mary Boysen Emmetsburg Byron Ward Leister Busy Bee Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Pocahontas Melvin Buck Francis Jacobson Glenwood Minn Morton Oleson Farm Verna Jean Davis Mallard Jay Williams Henry Buck Marion Gruver Slifer G. A. Gruver Lake Minnewashta Bert Gaskill Theo Earl Sioux City Charles Reed Bomgren Charles Allen Laurens

Birthday Picnic Honors Pearl Mick in Emmetsburg Park

Relatives and friends gathered at Harrison park in Emmetsburg for a birthday picnic dinner for Pearl Mick whose June 13 birthday was celebrated. Attendees from this area included Mrs. G. A. Grover, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Eby, and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cupp. Mrs. W. P. Coons and daughter La Donna visited the G. A. Hollenbeck home for the weekend. Mrs. Jess DeVaul hosted the Kill Kare Klub on Wednesday. Howard Gibson was seen driving a new Dodge.

Pearl Mick Harrison Park Emmetsburg G. A. Grover Benjamin Eby Dale Cupp W. P. Coons la Donna G. A. Hollenbeck Jess DeVaul Howard Gibson

Havelock Methodist Church Services Announced

Havelock Methodist Church sets Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m Pastor John Drake of Wolcott notes if next Sunday is warm the service will stay under an hour to keep worship brief and uplifting.

Havelock John Drake, Wolcott

Boonville Visitors and Local Socials Highlight Bradgate News

Bradgate residents share visits with relatives in Boonville and Rutland while various locals attend picnics, a state festival, and club gatherings. Lively notes include a Berkshire hog raisers picnic in Ames, a Mason City band festival trip, and Get-Together Club activities with prize winners and guest attendees.

Bradgate High Alumni Banquet Details Highlight Event

The Bradgate High School alumni held their annual banquet in the school auditorium on a Friday evening. The class of 1941 guests were honored with patriotic decorations and a two course meal. Officers elected for the next year include president Beryl Dickey and secretary Hazel Onnen. Out of town attendees came from Sioux Rapids Humboldt Ames and Gilmore City.

High School George Wolcott

Lodge Holds Special Meeting and Anniversary Observances

Rebekah lodge held a special meeting at the I O O F hall with a program of games and refreshments. The 40th anniversary of the Lutheran church was celebrated with all day services and a gathered dinner for about 350 attendees with ministers from Eugene, Minneapolis, and Neola.

Rebekah Lodge Harley Knutson T. S. Clark Noble Hemerson Lucille Blank I. Olson Eugene Ore Jersenson Minneapolis

Olson wedding ties Lincoln to Forest City event

Mrs. A. E. Olson returned from Forest City after attending the marriage of Miss Vera Farrington to James Olson of Lincoln Nebraska. The ceremony occurred Friday afternoon June 6 at the Methodist church in Forest City.

James Olson A. E. Olson Forest City R. C. Farrington Vera Farrington Lincoln Nebraska

Couple Leaves for East on Month-Long Trip

A couple departed Sunday by car for a month long journey through the east visiting Niagara Falls and New York City. They expect to be at home in Lincoln after August 1.

East Niagara Falls New York City Lincoln

Mrs Chase Hosts Friendly Circle Housewarming

A neighborhood note from a small town covers Mrs. Gerald Chase and Friends Circle gathering at her new home on Tuesday June 3. Visitors include Robert Naeve from Anchorage Alaska and various local residents. A Young People's class organized by Pastor Rev.

Youn Pepple

Williams leads church study on Adulthood and Marriage

West Virginia K Williams holds first meeting at the Methodist church on Monday evening. The study titled Preparation for Adulthood and Marriage is led by Rev Williams. The winter and spring Bible study ended Wednesday evening and ongoing prayer meetings will be on Wednesdays.

Wv. K. Williams Methodist Church Rev. Williams Williams

Anniversary party honors Mr and Mrs Underberg near Livermore

Mrs Martha Wallace and Mr and Mrs Herbert Benge Mr and Mrs Duane Benge and George Underberg attend the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Carl Underberg near Livermore Tuesday evening. A large cake was served and a gift of money was presented to the couple.

Martha Wallace Herbert Benge Duane Benge George Underberg Carl Underberg Livermore Underberg

Knuehasts celebrate silver wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Chris Brandhoij and Belva attended the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Robert Knuehast east of Humboldt Saturday evening Claudia McVicker of Eagle Grove and Maxine Smith of Humboldt visited Tuesday with Belva Brandhoij

Chris Brandhoij Belva Robert Knuehast Humboldt Claudia McVicker Eagle Grove Maxine Smith Belva Brandhoij

Picnic Planned for Progress Club Meeting in Rolfe

The Progress Club met at Miss Marguerite Bradbury's home with 21 members present. Mrs. E M Zeman led a lesson on Francis Willard. Mrs. George Curry became Sick Room Closet chair to fill a vacancy. Guests included Mrs. Paul Robinson and others. A picnic is set for June 26 at City Park, Rolfe, hosted by E E M Zeman Gerald Chase and Margaret Lanninger.

Progress Club Marguerite Bradbury Francis Willard E. M. Zeman George Curry N. E. Higby Paul Robinson J. E. Hynds Edna Marchant Leonard Lanus Rolfe EE. M. Zeman Gerald Chase Margaret Lanninger

Brotherhood Meeting and Local Social News

The Danish Brotherhood met Thursday at the Brandhoij home with attendees from Gilmore City Humboldt and nearby areas. A later family reunion picnic in Dows honored a 25th wedding anniversary and a 55th anniversary. Doris Jean Gehrt visits Thornton. George and Mrs Jennings plan a Seattle trip after July 1.

Brotherhood Chris Brandhoij C. Miller Gilmore City John Nyby Theodore Jensen Humboldt Brandhall W. M. Gehrt Dows, Ia J. P. Courtney Dows Doris Jean Gehrt Thornton Jess Brogan George Jennings Seattle Wash Mrs. Jenning Roy Jennings Havelock

Student Recognition Service At Local Methodist Church

A Sunday morning Recognition Service at the local Methodist church featured five students participating. Readings by Virginia Me Creary and Lois Seainay, vocal solo by Lois Seainay, sermons by Everett Dayton and Everett Lanning, and a talk on values of higher education by Dorothy Wright were delivered to a well attended gathering.

Methodist Church Virginia Me Creary Lois Seainay Everett Dayton Everett Lanning Dorothy Wright

Vacation Bible School Closes Friday After Two-Week Run

The two week vacation Bible school ends Friday with a picnic at noon. Thirty seven children attended under teachers Miss Virginia McCreary Miss Dorothy Harris Miss Lois Seaman Miss Marjory Crap Miss LaVon Dailey and Rev W W Williams.

Friday Night Club Meeting at Mrs Inga McCreary Home

The Friday Night Club met at Mrs Inga McCreary’s home for Chinese checkers with Mrs Albert Hemerson winning the prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for Friday evening June 9 at Mrs Lee Malcolm’s home.

Karl Olson Elmer Naeve Teddy Lee Lars Larso Henry Olson Gordon Lanning Fred Benjamin John Benjamin Inga McCreary Albert Hemerson Lee Malcolm

Poultry School for Flock Testers Set in Iowa

A poultry flock selectors and testers school will be held at Iowa State College on July 7. The program aims to improve flock sorting and pullorum test procedures, with exams for flock sorting and testing available to those seeking permits from the supervisory board. Registration is $3, with additional fees for Iowa Poultry Improvement Association membership and various permits.

Iowa Stay College Iowa Poultry Improvement Association Farm Bure

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