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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
3
June church activities outline meetings at the Methodist and Lutheran churches with Mrs. E B Thompson leading a Ladies Aid session. A Rally Day exercise is noted for June 20 and 4 H Clubs participate on July 4 under U R day guidance with S B A Kerns assisting.
Pocahontas county voters backed repeal by about two thirds, with 912 more for than against. The north half favored anti repeal, Powhatan and Swan Lake townships held pro prohibition strength, and overall turnout was around 4,012. The county campaign was quiet with limited organizing and state results mirrored the county pattern.
The State Fish and Game Commission adopted new regulations on game fish status and limits. Bull heads become game fish and several species are restricted or excluded. silver bass and other species face new catch-date restrictions. Minimum sizes for pike pickerel black bass trout and crappies drop. daily limits set at 15 fish with 8 per group and 25 per day total. bullheads limited to 15 per day. rabbit hunting season noted from September to February with daily limit unspecified.
In a hot contest week two games featured Pollock's Parrots beating Wilbon's Sluggers 2 to 1 in a comedy of errors and Showers' Raindrops overcoming the Parrots 6 to 4 in a close finish. Umpire flares and playful misplays colored the league’s playful season start.
A county capital meeting on repeal and anti repeal drew a crowded street gathering. Rev J A Kettle opened with strong arguments joining Rev Charles H Seward in a brisk dry case for repeal. Fred K Hawkey touted repeal and Ontario style controls while Wilbur W Harris urged keeping the 18th amendment intact. R M Evans alias Spike argued for repeal, blaming prohibition era ills and noting Canada’s example. The crowd grew enthusiastic as speakers urged citizens to vote in the upcoming election.
The Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian church held a Wednesday afternoon program in the church recreation rooms. The event featured community singing led by Mabel Young, vocal and piano solos, a flag drill by Fourth and Fifth Girls, a talk on beginnings of the church, and a lunch served by the C division.
The Promotion Club gathered at the Central States showroom last Thursday at noon for an over time meeting praised by attendees. C P Lathrop chaired as committees reported fewer beggars and new actions emerged on road links and publicity with Humboldt cited as a model town.
Local golfers plan to attend the thirteenth Boone Valley Golf Tournament at Eagle Grove Sunday Monday and Tuesday June 25 26 27. The host club reports excellent fairways and greens with a large field expected from Eldora Humboldt Rolfe Jewell Belmond Clarion Hampton Iowa Falls Nevada and Eagle Grove. Defending champion Carl Gath will be present. six man team play is new this year replacing eight. All matches are eighteen holes with qualifying rounds possible June 24 or 25.
William Matson reports two rough, unshaven men entered his Phillips station at Rolfe, bought gas for $1, then forced entry later for $7. They fled east in a Model A Ford Tudor. A similar hold up occurred at a six mile corner station at 10:00 a m, with $12 taken from the attendant. No trace of the culprits yet.
The Nain Lutheran Bible School completed two weeks of work and closed Sunday with a church program. The program featured songs by the Blue Birds and Sunbeams and recitations by Lorraine Isaacson and Norman Isageson. Ellen Miller and Esther supervised the event.
Rolfe played two Des Moines Valley League games last week losing to Rutland 5-4 in eight innings due to hay in the outfield and odd umpiring. Rolfe then crushed McKnight’s Point 23-5 on a home-ground advantage. In Laurens, Rolfe beat Laurens 11-1, with Edgar Showers fanning nine and Elmer Sanding and Le Roy Miller two three-baggers each.
Dr G B Palmer M D plans to open offices in the Savage Building Rolfe about July 15. He will practice general medicine obstetrics and light therapy with ultra violet and infra red equipment. He has 23 years in Fort Dodge and has ties to Mercy Lutheran Hospitals and Mercy Nurses School.
Miss Agnes Clarke and Wade E. DeMill were married May 11 1933 at the Spirit Lake Methodist parsonage with Rev. W H Lease officiating. The couple plans a belated wedding trip to Chicago and will visit Agnes family in Boone County on their return.
The Des Moines Township Unit of the Farm Bureau held a Monday evening meeting at the school with strong attendance. The program featured a piano solo by Wilma Struthers, a 4-H Club Convention report, a chicken canning demonstration, lesson synopses for next year, musical readings, the Hayseed Orchestra, tap dance by Frances Vaughn, and refreshments served by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jensen and Miss Louise Ryen.
The Promotion Club presents Irene Dunne in The Secret of Madame Blanche at the Ritz for the coming Saturday and Sunday. Based on Martin Browne's stage play The Lady, the film showcases Dunne's strong characterization. A Wednesday Thursday run features Lionel Barrymore in Sweepings, lauded as a superb production despite its heaviness.
Regular M E Kensington meets at the church parlors on Wednesday June 28 with Circle No 3 in charge. The program includes The Rainbow Story from Genesis Elva Utterson Lessons from the Rainbow Clara Smith There's a Rainbow in the Cloud Rainbow Girls The Rainbow Estelyn Roberts Dialogue Two Little Boys Song Loren and Lou Ella Roberts Inner Workings of the Methodist Episcopal Church Mrs T S Bassett Music Selected Hostesses Mrs J A Murray and Mrs O B Fuller.
Rev T S Bassett presides as pastor with Sunday School at 10 00 morning worship at 11 00 Epworth League at 7 15 and evening worship at 8 00 All regular services next Sunday The Ladies Aid Kensington meets Wednesday June 28 with social hour and lunch Children Day program and new members service were a success Baptisms and new member class planned Speak to the pastor for details Upcoming programs Epworth League Institute July 10 16 Okoboji Bible Conference July 30 August 5 Piney Woods Cotton Blossom Singers July 18 Rolfe Local church notices and calendar items indicate volunteer participation and community events.
The District Sunday School Convention meets at the Methodist church in Havelock next Sunday at 1 30 pm with transport plans via the pastor. Evening worship will be outdoors at the J C Olerich home at eight. Children’s Day program praised for message despite heat. Local families visit relatives in Sheldahl Mason City Humboldt and Cora Klein. Summer heat and fruit cause a recent illness note among children.
Pocahontas county 4-H and Swan Lake Farm Bureau unit have earned a spot to perform a play at the Iowa State Fair Little Theatre. The troupe won the county tournament with Goose Money and will repeat the performance for fairgoers both afternoon and evening.
Alfred Ross of Laverne Minnesota and Miss Nellie Walker formerly of the Mallard neighborhood wed on Saturday June 10 1933 at the Presbyterian Manse in Rolfe with Rev C Paul Carlson officiating The bride is the second daughter of Mr and Mrs John Walker former Mallard residents The groom is the third son of Mr and Mrs J L Ross of Luverne Minnesota The newlyweds will work for Mrs Krejci through the summer and then seek to start their own home The Arrow extends congratulations for a long and happy life together
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Luther League at 8:00 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer Meeting Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Only Sunday school and Bible classes will be conducted next Sunday. Ladies' Aid serve ice cream and cake at Fred Simmons home Saturday evening June 24 near The Ritz Theatre. Ladies' Aid meets July 29 at Mrs E B Thompsons. J B Kent back from Kansas trip reporting hot dry weather.
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