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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
6
Bristow shows a neighbor his house and a portrait. The neighbor critiques the image as a fine snapshot. Bristow asks for critique and the neighbor quips that Bristow is still on the horse in the portrait.
Dialogue from the Macclesfield Times shows a mother urging her son Tommy to keep a cake for later as both admit they are full. The exchange captures a domestic moment with simple humor.
A young lawyer tells a client the case looks strong and a verdict is likely with little trouble. The client retorts that his wife urged hiring a first-class lawyer, reflecting contrasting views on legal help.
A woman insists that with arrangements for a wedding completed including a ring, a house, a husband’s job, and steady washing work, she will then name the happy day. The dialogue centers on readiness and social expectations surrounding marriage.
A clerk asks about yardage while a lady explains the fabric is for a baby. The exchange shows practical purchases and concern for size.
A brief dialogue from the Louisville Courier-Journal features Clara asks Grace to guard a confidential secret. Grace confirms, then the line shifts to a warning that sharing could place blame on the keeper, highlighting a theme of trust and liability among confidants.
A humorous dialogue contrasts direct taxation with indirect taxes as a husband accuses his wife of probing pockets in her sleep. The wife quips that the difference is akin to asking for money versus rummaging his trousers while he sleeps.
A terse exchange turns playful as one man jokes about having only two hands versus a head. The other retorts that two hands and no head are all he possesses, prompting a quick, sharp comeback.
A humorist quip features a child named Jorn confessing to mummie that water has been put in the ink while writing to daddy. The exchange highlights a playful domestic moment with a subtle mischief tone.
A humorous quip from The Humorist of London reflects a boastful young man who once vowed to shower his wife with diamonds and later questions the value of a second diamond in a wry exchange.
A brief, humorous dialogue recalls a flirting moment where one character defends a so-called technique as the other questions the kiss. The exchange centers on youth and pride.
A quip exchanges about Mrs. Brown’s stockings in a humorous London Opinion remark. The neighbor jabs that wealth can bring odd hosiery, to which Mrs. Brown acknowledges that having more than one pair can lead to such mishaps.
Plover residents and guests are listed with visits to family and friends across Rolfe Pocahontas West Bend and Emmetsburg. Highlights include Fred Groves repainting the Rolfe school and Elton Hess preparing for Olympic pole vault finals in California. Others travel to Sioux City Glenwood Mayo Clinic Rochester and Cedar Rapids for family and medical matters.
Miss Ruth Walker of Early and Edwin Steel of Royal wed at the Early Methodist Church on Sunday June 26. The ceremony featured family members, church festivities, and a reception in the Walker home with forty guests before the couple left for Chicago and a ten day honeymoon.
Misses Pearl and Olga Oskvig of Rockford Illinois visited last week at the home of their brother Birt Oskvig and family. Mr and Mrs M I Helvig and Miss Nellie visited at the home of their daughter and sister Mrs Worth Nuna maker near Graettinger.
Thirteen boys and three leaders travel to Lake Okoboji for a three day camp. A. O. Garlock leads swimming Ed ward Lehnus serves as chef Scoutmaster directs activities. Scouts include Bush DuBois R Forsythe F Forsythe Eggspuehler Hess Christensen Simonson Jones Heathman Sanders Schonberger Hubbell. Complete program and superb menu. Boys will advance in Scouting. activities include food swimming fishing and scouting.
The Boy Scouts left Monday afternoon for a week at Okoboji Lakes led by Scoutmaster H A Reyman and F R Eggspuehler who provided transport. The group includes Russell Forsythe Fred Forsythe Richard DuBois Robbie Bush Forest Sanders Keith Christensen Raymond Schonberger Howard Hubbell Phayne Heathman Don Eggspuehler Roger Hess Lester Johansen and others. A O Garlock will be swimming master and Edward Lehnus chief cook supervising the eats. Photographs were taken before departure.
Sunday School at 10 morning worship 11 Epworth League 2 00 p m Evening Worship 8 00 p m Mid week Bible Study Wednesday 8 00 p m Choir Rehearsal Thursday 8 00 p m Sacrament of the Lords Supper observed next Sunday morning Pastor to speak on Bare Facts and the Temperance Crusade at evening service Bible Study moved to Friday evening for devotional studies All members and friends urged to attend and partake in scheduled services
The Smith family and relatives express thanks for kindness after the death of Mrs. Susa Smith and note appreciation for floral tributes. Elmer Nichols and family visited Emmetsburg. The local kittenball team traveled to Rolfe and lost 5-2 to the Rosfeites in a game watched by Plover fans.
The Plover church led by Pastor Walter Rothwell lists Sunday School at 10 15 am Morning Worship at 11 30 am Y P S 7 00 pm mid week Bible study Wednesday 8 00 pm choir Friday 8 00 pm Choir practice omitted. A quarterly communion at 11 30 am and a special CE officers meeting at 7 00 pm. Willing workers meet Thursday 2 30 pm with hostesses Mrs Perrigo Mrs Rothwell and Mrs Ferguson. lunch ten cents. Starts new quarter and urges pledged support through church treasurer.
Sunday visitors filled several homes including the Snooks and Knapps at Paul Snook’s, and the Kernses at Wm Goodchild’s near Curlew. Others traveled Des Moines with livestock, attended a WCTU meeting in Pocahontas, and mourned the loss of Mrs Nichols’ mother in Assumption Indiana.
A humorous exchange features Slim accusing a thief and Jim replying that hypnotism induced the crime. Jim deflects by claiming it was self hypnosis, while another quip about a talkative wife rounds out the humor with a pun on conversation.
An X ray device used in cancer treatment at the University of Illinois is listed at $500000. Homing pigeons are noted as useful in nearly all military service branches.
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