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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
2
The Plover newsletter reports on community events from a funeral in Glenwood to a large Plover Picnic at Call State Park with a Presbyterians vs Methodists ball game, kittenball, and swimming. It notes local updates from many residents, plus a sudden death of C. D. Ferguson and a golden wedding anniversary for the Studers.
Charles D Ferguson born January 6 1862 near Oxford Junction Iowa died June 26 1933 at his home near Plover aged 71 years 5 months 16 days He married Agnes Patterson in 188? and had seven children two sons predeceased him He later married Mrs Jessie L Diggs in 1929 Survived by five children two brothers two sisters and ten grandchildren He served as an elder at the Plover Presbyterian church for 32 years and was deeply active in church and community Funeral conducted at the M I church with Rev Walter Rothwell leading. interment Powhatan cemetery
The Powhatan 4-H Club met at Marguerite Simons house on June 21 to practice Rally Day games. Hostess Marguerite Simons and assistant Patricia Maher served an ex-
An all day meeting will be held at the home of the leader Mrs Arthur Johnson on Friday July 7. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and sandwiches.
We sincerely thank those who helped lighten our sorrow and labor after the death and burial of our husband and father. Thanks to the Methodist congregation for the use of their church building. Mrs. C D Ferguson Miss Ethel Ferguson Miss Ruth Ferguson R E Ferguson Floyd Ferguson Paul Ferguson
Pastor H A Reyman leads Plover Methodist Church as it prepares for Holy Communion Sunday at 11 00. Bible lessons focus on early leaders of Israel and Sunday school invites all ages to attend. Epworth League Institute set for July 10 17 with details available from the pastor. Regular devotional meeting at seven.
Sunday School at 10 15 a m and Morning Worship at 11 30 a m. The Willing Workers Society meets Friday at the church. Quarterly Communion will be held Sunday July 9. Dorothy Dubois reports a lost red pocket book at the community picnic. Notices for pulpit announcements must be written in advance. Committee appointees should be notified in person.
Crowded weekend with visitors and events across Mallard Jackson and surrounding towns. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Rhinehart and another to a Mallard couple. anniversaries noted for Mr and Mrs Winters. Local residents report corn shelling. multiple visits to relatives and health trips to West Union Iowa City and nearby towns.
Pocahontas Iowa Board of Supervisors met June 12 1933 with all members present. They approved $20 to Mrs Abbie Sheeley and $7 to Josie Russell monthly from the poor fund and finalized the semiannual treasurer report showing $180300.05 on hand. The board adjourned to June 15 1933.
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