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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1944
Page
2
The K S K plans a Wednesday June 28 meeting in the basement of the Presbyterian church in Plover with Mrs Will Hendricks as hostess assisted by Mrs Eleanor Hendricks.
The Junior Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church met at sponsor Mrs. C. E. Boyce for a picnic. They presented a report on missionary work and voted to donate 2.50 toward Haines House in Alaska, a home for 50 Indigenous children. Officers elected to serve until September include Donna Erickson president and Opal Ann Enderbe secretary-treasurer.
Staff Sgt. Earl L. Twigg 21 son of Mr and Mrs Ed Twigg 878 GC St South San Francisco California received an Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while flying missions over Nazi Europe as a B 17 tail gunner. The award was presented by Col Howard Moore Llano Texas commander of Twigg's group. Twigg has flown more than 17 missions in eight months in the European theatre of operations. He attended Rolfe Iowa high school and worked as an electric welder for Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co in South San Francisco before enlisting in January 1948.
The Rendezvous held a Tuesday open house drawing about 50 visitors. Fewer adults attended than expected while youths were more numerous. Games and dancing provided entertainment as Wieners, cakes and coffee were sold after the event.
T/Spt. H. Keith Rickard from Rolfe Iowa recently arrived for duty at Ephrata Army Air Base Washington. He is married to Mrs. Charlotte Rickard of Soap Lake Washington and is assigned as electrician at the base. Prior to service he studied at the University of Town and worked as an electrician in Rolfe.
Pearl Bishop daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Bishop was elected president of the Palo Alto County Girls 4 H Club. She resides with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Robert McDonald in Ayrshire.
A representative from the U S Employment Service will be at the Pocahontas County courthouse every day to assist residents with job services and unemployment claims.
Des Moines Township consolidated school alumni gathered in the school gym Friday June 16 with nineteen attendees. Decorations featured red and white bouquets while an impromptu program entertained guests. Officers from the past year were Donald Carlton president Manley Johnson vice president Lilly Fish secretary treasurer. Newly elected officers are Margaret Henderson president Ruth Majorowicz vice president William Fisher secretary treasurer. Four graduates Shirley Heathman Shirley Fisher Jean Johansen Agnes Thompson were initiated into the association. Mr and Mrs M D Anderson hosted a Friday evening gathering including former Rolfe teachers and guests from Santa Ana California Camp Claiborne Louisiana and Roland.
Pastor J. O. Wangberg leads 9:80 a.m. worship with theme Christ and Sinners from Luke 15 1-10. 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. 8:00 p.m. Luther League on Christ's Kingdom Conquers. Catechism class Saturday 1:45 p.m. at the church.
W F Schneck pastor leads Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with Junior Christian Endeavor led by Opal Ann Endersbe at 7 30 p m Choir practice is Wednesday at 8 30 p m The Lord s Supper will be observed Sunday July 2 Plan to attend worship next Sunday the last Sunday of the first half of 1944
Rev C R Buckwalter leads Sunday school at 10 15 am and morning worship at 11 15 am with Rev J T Snyder of Storm Lake preaching. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 pm and choir practice Thursday at 8 pm.
In Pocahontas County about one third of corn has been replanted for a second time and shows promise. Wet fields from heavy rains hinder cultivation leaving many weeds. About three thousand acres drowned out may shift to sudan grass and soybeans for hay depending on labor. Oats heading not started yet and first alfalfa cutting damaged by rains. Labor remains tight but available with farmers working long hours.
Camp Pendleton, Calif present day at Naval Hospital Santa Monica Ranch convalescing from tropical diseases First Sgt Edward Joseph Evans husband of Mildred S Evans Rolfe Iowa a Consolidated Aircraft stenographer Served overseas July 1942 to May 1943 at Guadalcanal Noumea New Caledonia awarded Presidential Citation to the First Marine Division for action at Guadalcanal December 1942
Dale Rickard returned Wednesday to the Great Lakes Naval Training Base after a leave at his parents home. He is training to become a radio technician.
Eunice Peterson of the Pocahontas county girls 4 H organization was installed as president at the annual Rally Day on June 18. Other officers include Helen Beneke vice president Beverly Bauer secretary treasurer Myrtle Nickelson historian. The event drew more than 231 members and friends and featured the revue Living the 4 H Pledge. A bond drive contributed 20 699 toward a 50 000 goal for the Fifth War Loan with war stamp sales continuing.
Jesse Scott arrived Saturday to spend a 10 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs W M Scott and other relatives in this part of Towa.
A Sunday gathering at Humboldt Park marked the birthday of Mrs J Hy Messeroff of Plains Kansas who is visiting Bradgate. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Sam Christensen Peggy Mr and Mrs Bob Rutgers and family Rolfe Mrs Richard Christensen and children Mrs Nels Larsen Mrs Marie Pedersen and sons Mr and Mrs Chris Brandhoij and Belva Miss Merle Hilton Rolfe Mr and Mrs Albert Zeman Mr and Mrs Taylor Livermore Mr and Mrs Pete Halsrud Algona Mrs Mary Campbell Humboldt and Mrs Blau Alexander.
Lester Mason finished boot training at the Naval Training Station Farragut Idaho and arrived Friday to spend leave with his wife and children and other relatives. He will depart Monday to return for reassignment.
The notice states July 1 1944 as the final filing date for Soldier's Exemption applications for 1944 taxes due in 1945 and for new homeowners to record deeds and file Homestead Credit applications. It also notes Servicemen's Homestead Exemption eligibility for armed service members.
Frances Perigal states she will operate in the cleaning shop until about July 1 and take dry cleaning for customers until then. After that date she will accept work at her home in the Savage building. Patronage requested.
Local ads promote Nu Wood Bevel Tile as a cosmetic solution for cracked ceilings with multiple designs and paint options. The piece notes improved rooms by Helmer Shelgren Fred Nelson and T D Jones and mentions screen doors and storm windows ahead of winter repairs. It also hints at fuel efficiency and furnace checks.
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