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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1935
Page
4
Thirty two gallons of beer were stolen from an icebox at a meat market kept on ice by D. Abbott. Otis Cherry confessed to taking the beer and acting alone, with plans to return and retrieve it later. Local parties later disposed of remaining kegs and left the scene. Cherry was released with county departure advised.
C M Webb of Rolte operated a branch store in Plover within a post office building for years. It provided a key service to locals and will be missed. The closure is attributed to chain store tax.
The local Auxiliary unit met at Mrs N D Mearer’s home with Mrs Fred Forsythe assisting. They enjoyed social time, a short business session, and an excellent lunch. Visitors were present and thanks expressed for poppy sales led by Beatrice Bruner and the Rothwell Twins.
Rolfe residents and visitors fill a weekend with calls, visits, and gatherings. Herman Wiegman of Pocahontas served as Rolfe caller Sunday afternoon. Amy Ireland visited Vatherville with Helen Sievers of Mutual Life of New York. Mrs. Minnie Jarvis stayed with daughter and family in Fort Dodge. C J White and family enjoyed a lake cottage week on West Okoboji. Garth Sroufe returned from Pocahontas after a two week visit. The Lutheran Choral Union practiced at Thor. A surprise picnic honored Mrs Slayton with the Sroufe party.
Plover residents and neighbors from Rolfe Vikertown and beyond join relatives in Windom Des Moines and Eagle Grove. Local churches plan fundraisers to support Upworth League Institute travel with popcorn sales and a Japanese tea program at the Methodist church.
Tuessday and a group including Mrs. Crormd Vaughn Mrs. J A Harriger Mr and Mrs J A John coun and Mrs H Forsythe all of the and Mrs Webb and daughter Kathryn of Gilmore City join the Biederwall evangelistic meetings in Ft Dodge. A park stop at Olson Park followed with a picnic lunch.
Adams suffered palpitations from gas causing heart to miss beats after meals. Adlevika eased the gas, restoring appetite and comfort. C. M. Webb, Druggist.
The M. and St. L. passenger trains run on a new schedule effective Monday this week. The northbound departs at 10 13 a.m. and the southbound at 3 47 p.m. The change also adjusts mail service.
Mrs Julia Lamb Rittgers long known in Rippey area passed away. She taught school with her sister Ella and once lived at Henry Cooper’s home. Daughter of the Lambs of Rolfe, she married George Rittgers and leaves a husband and several grown children in the Rippey community.
Rev Walter Rothwell serves as pastor at Plover Presbyterian Church. Sunday services include Morning Worship at 19:00 and Sunday School at 11:00. The Willing Workers Society meets Thursday with Mrs Henderson and others hosting. Elsie Rothwell leads devotions. A showing of The First Commandment is set for Pocahontas Thursday and Friday, with a Rapid Review of July’s International Sunday School Lessons on Saturday June 29 at 8:00 p.m.
Family picnic near Rush Lake drew Horsman relatives from Laurens and San Diego area, with include WJH Glenn and William Horsman, Harry Smith, F Stiles families. CCC crews upgraded the park last season adding dam, rush removal, and new picnic facilities. Other visitors included J H Bueher, W H Cassell, and Mrs J H Pollock. Ottosen visitors joined Mrs N J Meurer family.
Hans Thompson organizes a Fourth of July picnic on his farm east of Plover inviting all. Activities include a large picnic dinner kittenball swings for children and swimming in the sand.
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