Rolfe High pep meetings boost spirit and Olympic film shown
Rolfe High School held daily 9:00 to 9:15 pep sessions featuring yell drills as many students were absent with illness. A 4 reel Olympic Games film was shown for Logan squad visitors, with praise for faculty and a note on first six weeks exams.
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Rolfe High
Billy Brinkman
Victor
Karl Hille
Logan
J. R. Grant
Pocahontas High School
Rolfe
Los Angeles
Grant
Rolfe Classified Notices Spread Across Town Listings
Kale-Rock Island corn planter hill drop 3-6 wire H J Turley Rolfe phone 26R27 49 1 in Rolfe Monday Wednesday Friday. Chiro practice service phone 80 Pocahontas 48-2 For Sale Baled straw George Bush phone 12-52 Plover AB 2 For Sale Pour acres land west edge Rolfe Inquire at Arrow Office Ait
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Rock Island
H. J. Turley
Rolfe
Pocahontas
George Bush
Arrow
Rolfe Schools Announce March Vacation Break
Supt. M. D. Anderson says students will dismiss Friday afternoon and return Monday March 12 at 9:00 am. He explains the timing to support his daughter’s need for voice culture training at home.
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Rolfe
M. D. Anderson
My. Anderson
Young Couple Loses Month-Old Son Carl Henry
Carl Henry Schumacher, month-old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Schumacher, died at home southwest of Rolfe on Feb 21 from congenital heart failure. He was an only child. Rev J O Wangbers of Trinity Church conducted funeral services from the home Saturday with burial in Clinton Garfield Cemetery.
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Carl Henry
Henry Sclaumacher
Rolfe
J. O. Wangbers
Trinity Iorthersi Church
Clinton-Garfield
Rolfe Local News Briefs Spotlight Elections and Local Happenings
School election set for Monday March 12 from 1200 m to 7 00 pm. Gen A Ivey opens a seed store in Puller building near Ritz Theatre and invites readers to see his Hive wares ad in this Arrow. Bud Carroll returns from a ten day enforced vacation due to influenza. Donald and Dorothy Cleal celebrate birthdays with Myron Boos family at Wot Pend laet. Local Koof Pos group gathers at Castle Hall to support a second rank candidate.
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A. Ivey
Puller
Ritz Theatre
Bud” Carroll
Cleal
Donald
Myron Boos
Wot Pend Laet
Dorothy Cleal
Koof Pos
Castle Hall
Misspellings Reflected in First Grade Class
Second graders showed perfect spelling last week with names like Dorothy Biederman Virginia Calligan Gerald Cornwell Ruth McCain Margaret Peterson Audrey Peers Joyce Peterson and Jon Roberts. Margaret Peterson brought two goldfish to school creating an aquarium after Dorothy Biederman brought another fish.
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Dorothy Biderman
Virginia Leo Calligan
Gerald Cornwell
Ruth McCain
Margaret Ann Peterson
Audrey Peers
Joyce Peterson
Jon Ella Roberts
Dorothy Biederman
Schultz Unearths 1875 Atlas in Pocahontas County Attic
In Pocahontas County records an 1875 Illustrated Historical Atlas is found. It details county geography, early settlers like Slosson and Malcolm, the first election on March 15, 1855, and towns Rolfe Fonda Pocahontas with Buda post office. It notes lime rock, county maps, and historical sketches.
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A. L. Schultz
Pocahontas
Town
Pocahontas County
Big Sioux
David Slosson
Henry Jarvis
A. H. Malcolm
William H. Hart
W. H. Hart
Robert Struthers
Wm. D. McEwen
William H. Hall
Oscar Slosson
Guernsey Smith
Rolfe
Des Moines
Fonda
Illinois Central Railway
Marvin
Jacob Silbar
F. Moss
Buda
Lizard Township
Washington Township
Jackson Township
Lake Township
Grant Township
Dover
Center Township
Sherman
Iowa
Twenty males make chili at Iowa State College class
Twenty aproned males in a Chili Con Carne class at Iowa State College, taught by Louise L Engle, test a recipe using round steak kidney beans and chili powder. The method includes frying onions, browning meat, simmering with tomatoes and spices, then blending with flour. Earlier, Minnesota poultry business earns about 60 million dollars in normal years.
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Louise L’engle
Iowa State College
Remark at Drill Sparks Ten Minute Mind Change
A young corporal mocked a drill sergeant claiming he could not drill a company of ducks. The colonel gave ten minutes to reconsider. The man returned and, when asked for his conclusion, said he still believed the sergeant could not drill a single duck.
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Montreal Herald
Sambo Faces Challenger in Race Tale From Montreal Gazette
Sambo fears a race as a champion issues a challenge. Friend Rastus advises self confidence to win, but Sambo doubts his own truthfulness and struggles with belief in the race.
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Sambo
Rastus
Montreal Gazette
Correct Guess Dialogue Excerpt Reflects Family Finances
The exchange centers on a parent’s wealth used for a son and a witty rebuttal about the son’s supposed spending. It hints at social dynamics of ownership and control within a household and the humor in assumptions.
Lieutenant Gordon Killed in France Widow Pension Notice
War department confirms Lieutenant Gordon of the Marines was killed in France and the widow is entitled to a pension. The quote implies a potential misrepresentation, noting the survivor is seeking a widow. Pathfinder Magazine excerpt presents a dubious claim and reaction.
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Gordon
Marines
War Department
France
Pathfinder Magazine
An Affair of Honor Joke From Medicine Hat News
A humorous exchange quotes a caller wanting to see the judge at dinner. The secretary explains the judge is unavailable as his honor is at steak, delivering a light wordplay moment from Medicine Hat News.
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Medicine Hat
North Pole Expedition Anecdote From Laastige Kollner Zeitung
A Cologne paper recalls the Arctic North Pole voyage with a quip about extreme cold. An explorer notes the dog’s frozen tail, making dialogue impossible without risking damage. The tale reflects stark winter hardship and survival humor.
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Explorers Club
Laastige Kollner Zeitung
Cologne
Nothing Doing Money Talk Turns Sour Between Pair
A terse exchange reveals a conflict over funds with one party seeking cash and the other skeptical of supplying funds. The dialogue hints at tension and mutual distrust as negotiations falter.
Train Crowd Relief Joke From Northern Telegraph
A clogged carriage prompts a humorous exchange as a passenger asks for relief and the porter replies with a quip about counting from the right so odd numbers breathe in and even numbers breathe out. The lighthearted wartime style reflects crowded train travel common in period papers.
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Porter
Northern Daily Telegraph
Beast Bride and Neighbor Banter Over Cruel Cooking Idea
A Montreal Gazette quip records a wife proposing a cooking idea and her husband’s reaction involving testing on a dog. The neighbor notes the husband’s affection for dogs, highlighting the humorous domestic exchange.
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Montreal Gazette
Quote shows a despondent man willing to die in Bolton city
In Tit-Bits Magazine a wife recalls meeting a despondent husband who said he was perfectly willing to die while discussing the incident in the city today.
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Bolton
Oh How Friend To Artist I Read That Book You Illustrated
Path finder Magazine asks how the illustration aligns with the text as the author notes he did not read the book. The piece explores the relationship between image and narrative and the illustrator’s perspective.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Humorous Exchange Over Pie Prank Between Convict and Friends
A light exchange centers on a jail inmate nicknamed Hu Morist Magarye and friends Bert and Liz. The dialogue mentions a meticulously enclosed small file hidden in a pie. The tone mixes banter and surprise as the prank is revealed.
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Bert
Liz
Magarye
Local Notes and Movements Across Plover and Rolfe
Plover and Rolfe communities report remodeling work, family visits, and moving plans. Milton Dobbs aids sister in Estherville while Erma Lampe visits Albert City. many residents relocate houses and farms as schools and church activities continue. The district sees sports events, a marriage in Fort Dodge, and ongoing club meetings amid election chatter and illness updates.
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Milton Dobbs
Estherville
A A Hess
Hess
Harry Wegele
A. A. Firkins
Olfe
Erma Lampe
Albert City
Lehnus
J. E. Grove
S. T. Grove
Ida Forney
Alta
J. H. Bucher
George S. Shaw
W. F. Hofert
W. Rothwell
C. E. Miller
L. E. Garlock
Fort Dodge
Washington
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Langfitt
Ft. Dodge
E. W. Meredith
Chicago
O. A. Zeck
Des Moines
Shaw
Havelock
Elwood
G. A. Everson
Rolfe
Bert P. Riggs
Shaver
Main Street
Elmer Nicolls
Nicols
Emmetburg
R. FE
Alvin Fowler
Geo. Bush
Chester Cornwell
Sioux City
Vernett Johnson
Bradgate
W. S. Hendricks
Johnsons
Thos. Diggs
Famiy
B. F. Mischler
Geo. Majorowicz
Diggs
O. J. Cruickshank
Minnesota
John Tiernan
J. H. Horsman
Oneta
Marjorie Grove
Hero Club
Lorraine Leichteig
W. W. Bruner
Warren
Allen
Roger Heathman
Garlock
W. J. Pollock
Newell West Side Cafe
Marshalltown R Grocers
Gerd Junkman
Eldora
Esther
Carl
John Junkman
Manson
Harry Junkman
LaDonna Ann
Henry Junkman
A. McEwen
Kieth Chinn
West Palm Beach
Fla
Patsy Joan
Fred Chinn
Florida
Plenty Fin At Kiddie Party At Knapp Home
A country school themed party led by Miss Madeline Snook was held last week at the Knapp residence. Pupils from Lil Black Sambo to Chetwyende earned points in games and contests. Helen Searcy and Tommy Jones won top prizes for points with Paul and Lara Kerns also receiving awards.
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Madeline Snook
H. F. Knapp
Lil’ Black Sambo
Little Susie
Alvin
Harold
Helen Searcy
Tommy Jones
Myrtle Bret
Lura
Irene
Helen
Mary
Eva
Paul
Lara Kerns
Plover Wins in Declam Contest
The state declamatory contest began in the Plover school auditorium with Ruthven Mallard and Plover participants. Plover led with three firsts as Forest Sanders won Oratorical and Valeria Leutjen Dramatic and Marian Hubbell Humorous. Judges hailed from Humboldt schools and Glen Pinkham coached Plover performers.
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Plover
Ruthven
Mallard
Forest Sanders
Vyron Truog
Valeria Leutjen
JoAnne Hanna
Madam X
Marian Hubbell
Ethel Grady
Miss Osia
Miss Smith
Supt. Swanson
Humboldt
Glen Pinkham
Excitement At Aunt Mary’s House
Mrs Mary Whitney had a scary incident while thawing a frozen water pipe with a red hot poker. The flame touched her dress and sparked two fires in the adjacent wood and wallpaper. Despite being 87 she battled the blazes and limited damage.
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Mary Whitney
Mary
Whitney
Corn-Hog Committee Honored at Powhatan Meeting
A Powhatan township ceremony in the school building honored the corn-hog committee. Walter Campney presided as Prof. Glenn Pinkham introduced the group and comments on community roles followed. The program included the girls’ Bextette of Plover, a song and instrumental duet by the Eggspuehler brothers, and motion pictures.
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Powhatan Township
Plover Frida
Walter
Campney
F. R. Eggspuehler
Glenn Pinkham
Plover Caucus to Nominate Town Officials in March
A caucus of Town of Plover voters will be held March 7 1934 at 8 p m at Plover Lumber Company offices to nominate candidates for Mayor, Councilmen and Treasurer for the upcoming town election. Eligible voters urged to attend. Lemwuce 49 1 Wm L Smith Mayor.
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Plover
Plover Lumber Company
Permanent Corn Hog Committee Elected at Local School
An election to form a permanent corn hog committee was held at the school building Saturday afternoon. Eligible voters were only signers of corn hog contracts. Scattered ballots favored various men, but the final tally elected the temporary committee members who served unpaid. The new permanent officers are A. M. Simonson as chairman, W. H. Henderson as vice-chairman, W. R. Iler, O. G. Schleusner, and W. L. Wilson.
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A. M. Simonson
W. H. Henderson
W. R. Iler
O. G. Schleusner
W. L. Wilson
Silver wedding anniversaries celebrate 25 years of marriage
Mr and Mrs W R Her marked 25 years of matrimony last Sunday inviting the H C Orton family for dinner. Relatives arrived unannounced for a noon gathering, turning plans into a lively surprise and a restfully planned day into a cheerful lunch. Mrs F A Pringle also observed 25 years with a surprise party hosted by daughter Vivian. families from Bradgate West Bend Ottosen Rolfe Spencer and Spencer area joined the festive occasion with a mock wedding and gifts of silver. The piece notes a curious idea of forming a club for those married around 1909, given the number of silver anniversaries this winter.
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W. R. Her
H. C. Orton
Ortons
Ier
F. A. Pringle
Vivian
Pringles
Edward Lehnus
Verna Hofert
S. T. Grove
Plover Methodist Church Notes Rev Harold V Bartz Pastor
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League 6:30 p.m. Slides Alcohol in Modern Life at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Lenten meeting March 1 at A J Eppelsheimer 7:30 p.m. Epworth League rally Ayrshire March 7. Men’s Brotherhood in Laurens March 18. bring wives. Baptism or preparatory membership March 25 or 18. see minister a week prior.
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Epworth League
A. J. Eppelsheimer
Epworth
Ayrshire
Muehleman
Institute
Laurens
Plover Presbyterian Notes Highlight March Church Year End
Rev Walter Rothwell leads Plover Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 10:30 Morning Worship at 11:80 Bible Study Tuesday March 6 Gen 21 Birth of Isaac notes. Dues 25c to treasurer. Free choir light janitor and tuition. Call for church membership. Volunteer message about opportunity and effort.
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Plover Presbyterian
Walter Rothwell
Isaac
Abram
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