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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1951
Page
2
The W S C S met at the Methodist church parlors on Wednesday July 11 for a one o'clock covered dish luncheon. Devotions were led by Mrs Sat Nicoson with a lesson by Mrs Flossie DeVaul. Naomi Diggs sang a vision solo and corsages were presented to past president and circle chairmen.
The St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid held its annual birthday meeting at the church on July 11 with devotion led by Mrs. Sarah Storesund. Miss Sadie Peterson read poems on birthdays, Sigrid Simonson sang The King of Love My Shepherd Is, and a birthday offering was received. Hostesses included Mrs. Nielsen and Mrs. Bielefeldt. A July August meeting plans guest day with Rutland Lutheran ladies and guests. A second event hosted a bridal shower for Virginia Snook on July 12 at Lylas McCulloughs with bingo and gifts, assisted by Mary Leu Marine and Lylas. Lunch followed.
Tuesday evening at the Methodist church parlor a miscellaneous shower honored the bride to be Miss Snook. Family and friends attended with corsages for the bride and her mother and the groom’s mother. Tables featured garden flowers and blue white decorations with a “Virginia and Vernon, July 28, 1961” napkin motif.
The Presbyterian church Women’s Association met Wednesday July 11 for four divisions. Division I at Mrs. Thorson’s home had fifteen members and two children with Bible study by Mrs. Beckord. Division II at Mrs. Young’s house included eight members, one guest and one child with devotions by Mrs. Jensen and Bible study by Mrs. Olerich. Division III at Mrs. Heald’s featured singing and a Bible quiz led by Miss Barker, with ten members, two guests and four children. Division IV at Mrs. Heald’s later drew forty four members and guests. A pink and blue shower for Mrs. Joe Lehman was held at Mrs. Callon’s home with gifts and refreshments.
Mrs. John Shimon and baby son Leo Francis were feted at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs. Ed Struthers. Stork favors were crafted from safety pins and colored mints as gifts poured in. Refreshments followed the games and social hour.
The obituary notes H. C. Kauffman is survived by a sister Mrs. Ralph Miller of Salem Oregon and brothers Clayton of Plover and Elmer of Aurora Nebraska along with many nephews nieces and cousins. It reflects on the belief that death brings glory and eternal life, describing the afterlife as light sight and meeting with the Lord with poetry about eternal day and a rapture of reunion. The piece emphasizes faith in salvation and grace.
In 1961 county 4 H girls officers organize active outreach visiting Dover Doors 4 H club on July 18 led by county vice president Orene Mehl. Officers Mary Hanisch Joan Swalin and Joan Shelgren will visit other clubs to aid planning of the girls 4 H program. Boys club leaders may invite county officers to attend meetings.
Mary Margaret Brinkman of San Bernardino and Phillips Brinkman of Rolfe Iowa unite in marriage at a Des Moines area chapel. The couple, attended by family from Rolfe Ames Pocahontas and Des Moines, plan to live near Fort Bragg where the groom serves in the army.
Dr J E Hynds and his wife acted quickly Friday when a rubber tube slipped from a torch tank. Gas ignited, burning the doctor’s face and eyes before others intervened. He received medical care, canceled appointments for a few days, and is recovering rapidly.
A Department of Defense photo captures infantrymen enjoying a special services show for United Nations troops at a rest area behind the front in Korea. Soldiers, while grateful, remain ready to resume combat if needed as they line up with gear.
The Methodist Church invites Junior High M Y F members to Camp Quest at West Lake Okoboji. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. worship at 10 30 a m. Cars depart Sunday at 2 30 p m for the camp and return Saturday July 28. Mrs Arthur Peterson is the counselor.
The Lutheran Church invites worship at 9 a.m. Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Ladies Aid circles meet Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. Midweek fellowship follows Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 8 p.m. Strangers and visitors are welcome.
Reverend and Mrs. A G Rahm will conduct Sunday school at 9 80 a m this Sunday only and depart for Storm Lake for a church camp meeting. At 1 30 p m a baptismal service will be held for those born again. The day will feature fellowship and meetings with speaker Reverend Arthur Arnold a converted Jew. Prayer and praise Tuesday at 8 p m and questions and answers Thursday at 8 p m.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for expressions of love and sympathy during illness and sorrow for the Kauffman family and notes further thanks from Mrs. David Brinkman and Henry David for cards and notes during hospitalization and after returning home.
For the first time in three years the Marine Corps set aside its promotion tests and promoted 3,213 sergeants to the next rank in history. MSgt. Gilbert H. Boreman, in charge at Fort Dodge, said the temporary policy addressed shortages from corporal to staff sergeant and will end with the next period. About 68 percent of the new staff sergeants are Reservists on active duty.
When confronted with tough problems, rats tend to bite their nails as a coping behavior. This gives insight into stress responses in small mammals and may inform future behavioral studies.
An old time notice mix promotes coal order bookings for Leatherwood coal stoker coal and briquets with August shipment. It also advertises slightly used overhead garage doors insulation siding at 17.00 per 100 square feet and urges local labor price comparisons and no high pressure sales.
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