Moving Day Sparks Wide Norfolk Town Shift
March first marks moving day as numerous residents relocate within northeast town areas. The McIntire and Sawyer households shift to Wade DeMille near J T Grant’s. Bollman leaves Rolfe residence for the Read Lehnus area. Lufts prepare to move from Clarate Jensen farm. Coffins move into Lola Tubbs home. Fisher family relocates to Hansell residence. others transfer between local properties as activity increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
J. Jess McIntires
J. L. Sawyer
Wade DeMillie
J. T. Grant
S. At
W. 5. Bollman
Rolfe
Roy Luft
Clarate Jensen
Town
Te -Victor Shimon Farm
Lloyd Coffin
Rot Lola Tubbs
Earl Fisher
Iday
Hansell
Read
Lehnus
Tony Iheth
Charles Howland
Garfield Farm Bureau Meeting Highlights Local Programs
The Garfield Farm Bureau met at Earl Chamblin Hall Thursday evening with Lester Applegate chairing the program. Speakers included Byron Lathrop on Conservation Districts, LeRoy Nelson on 1938 Conservation, and reports on Farm and Home Week. Guests Claude Wilson and Mrs Maude Ives joined the meeting along with a community serving committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Farm Bunau
Earl Cham
Lester Applegate
Charles Bowen
Mety Council
Rolfe
Cam‘ign
Byron Lathrop
Cummins
J. E. DeWolf
Rollin Ives
Phillips Brinkman
Beverly DeWolf
Lawrence Turley
Earl Ives
LeRoy Nelson
County Agricultural Conservation Association
Claude Wilson
Farm Bureau Group
Cummins Township
Maude Ives
Axel Iverson
John Rickless
Earl Chambers
Tom Raynes
Ed Duffy
Helmeraiser
Aid Met At Church Wednesday by Methodist Ladies
The Methodist Ladies Aid met last Wednesday at the church with Circle No. 1 in charge. Lendit Paulgon and Mrs. Eikenberry chaired. Mrs. A. A. Firkins presented the program. Mary Beth Brinkman read a declamation. Four birthday honorees for February were noted: Alta Hewlett L. R. Davidson Hopsy Forsythe and H. Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Circle No. 1
Lendit Paulgon
E. Eikenberry
A. A. Firkins
W. R. Rogers
John Roberts
B. A. Kerns
Mary Beth Brinkman
Alta Hewlett
L. R. Davidson
Hopsy Forsythe
H. Clarke
County S. S. Meeting at Varina March 30
The annual county Sunday school convention will be held at the Meth dist church in Varina on March 30. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. A covered dish luncheon is planned at noon. O. G. Herbrecht and Walter Hutton of Des Moines will address the gathering. All church members in the county are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varina
G. Herbrecht
Walter Hutton
Deg Moines
Farewell Party For Two Aux Members In Rolfe
Mrs. C. B. Chapman hosted a farewell gathering for American Legion Auxiliary members at her home Tuesday. Eighteen ladies attended to honor Mrs. Louis Paulson and Mrs. James Sennett who are leaving Rolfe. Entertainment included guessing games and a word contest with prizes to Mrs. George Smith and Mrs. Jens Thompson. Each honoree received a gift from the Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Chapman
American Legion Auxiliary
Chapman
Louis Paulson
James Sennett
Rolfe
George Smith
Jens Thompson
National Used Car Exchange Week launched nationwide
Alvan Macaulay speaking for American auto makers and 46 000 dealers announced a drive titled National Used Car Exchange Week. Part of the spring selling season from March 5 to 12 aims to move used car stock in dealers hands to boost manufacturing schedules and factory employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvan Macauly
Rabbit Season Ends As Open Period Closes
The last day of the open season on cottontails and jackrabbits was Tuesday March 1 according to law. Rabbits may be held in possession for only ten days after the close of the season.
4 H Party To Be At Laurens March 5
Plans for the county 4 H party at the Masonic Temple Laurens March 5 are underway. Mary Helen Davidson Swan Lake Gloverleaf club president and Bruce Weber Marshall boys club president say committees report a big party. Enrollment cards must be in the Farm Bureau office for eligibility and club roll calls will be checked by the registration committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Laurens
Mary Helen Davidson
Swan Lake
Gloverleaf Club
Bruce Weber
Marshall Boys’ Club
Farm Bureau
Lutheran Men Debate on literature versus movies
The Lutheran Brotherhood meeting at Trinity Lutheran church tonight at 8:00 features a debate on whether day literature harms youth more than movies. A M Simonson and Albert Hermanson take the affirmative with Luther Thompson and Donald Nielson opposing. Mr and Mrs C B Chapman visited relatives in Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Brotherhood
Trinity Lutheran Church
A. M. Simonson
Albert Hermanson
Luther Thompson
Donald Nielson
C. B. Chapman
Loren Pease
Chapmans
Humboldt
National education leaders slated for Ft Dodge meeting
Speakers of national prominence in education will address North Central Teachers Assn sessions in Ft Dodge on March 24 25 and 26. Leading figures include Dr William H Johnson superintendent Chicago schools Dr Samuel Grafflin White Plains N Y Dr Ernest Horn University of Iowa and Dr R W Wallman Iowa State director of National Youth Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central Teachers Assn
Ft. Dodge
William H., Johnson
City Schools
Chicago
Samuel Grafflin
White Plains
N. Y
Ernest Horn
State University of Iowa
R. W.wallman
Iowa
National Youth Administration
Rolfe High Routs Emmetsburg and Spencer for third straight sectional title
Rolfe High School basketball clinched its third consecutive sectional championship by beating Emmetsburg 42 to 26 and then overcoming Spencer 23 to 19 on their home floor. Rudolfson led Rolfe with decisive first quarter baskets as local fans witnessed a hard fought, defense driven weekend.
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Rolfe
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Rolfe Boys
Summers
G Gree
Tl Tenis i
Rudolfson
Aoa
Cornwell F
Smith
C Ave
Marine
Watts
John Sederholm
Lloyd Godfry
TP Bryant
F Martin
F Erickson
Branagan
Unis S
Rolfe Welcomes Two New Business Places This Week
Keith Haynes of Rutland will open a grocery and meat business Saturday March 5 in the building north of the post office. He will offer a full line of groceries and fresh and cured meats. C J Moen remodels the Perigal building north of Heard's blacksmith shop and will handle Allis-Chalmers and New Idea machinery with an ad in this week’s Arrow.
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Keith Haynes
Rutland
The
Arrow
C. J. Moen
Heard
Allis-Chalmers
New Idea
the Arrow
Veterans Register For Employment March 1938 Effort
A nationwide push in March 1938 urges all unemployed veterans to register with the nearest U S Employment Service or State Employment Service. Registration does not guarantee a job but ensures veteran access to assistance. the Veterans Administration seeks cooperation and requests information from veterans and ex service organizations. Unemployed veterans are urged to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Employment Service
State
Veterans Administration
Women Meet At Mrs Ham Home For Handwork Session
XK. . K. gathered last Wednesday at Mrs. Marion Ham’s home with Mrs. George Roush assisting. A covered dish luncheon followed by a quiet afternoon of women’s handwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Ham
George Roush
Hendricks Celebrate Golden Wedding in Rolfe
Mr and Mrs John T Hendricks observed their golden wedding with an open house for relatives and friends. Married in Des Moines February 28 1888 the couple lived near Des Moines Rolfe and Clearwater County Minnesota before returning to Rolfe. They have six children with many relatives attending and about 75 congratulatory cards received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Hendricks
Hendricks
Des Moines
M. L. Hendricks
Huston
Minn
Rolfe
Clearwater County
Idaho
Minnesota
Frank Ralfe
Marvella
Havelock
Henry Buck
Buddy
Lawrence
Eldon Buck
Geraldine
W. S. Hendricks
Wayne Hendricks
Janet Jean
Frank Kiischel
Darlene
Marjorie
Wm. Mather
Armstrong
Mike Hersher
J. W. Reimer
Dorothy
Mr. Reimer
Gladys
Infant Carol Elaine Simonson Improves at Fort Dodge
Little Carol Elaine Simonson, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Simonson, remains at Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge but shows very satisfactory recovery and is expected to be brought home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Elaine Simonson
A. M. Simonson
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Ex Worthy Matrons Elect Officers At Dinner
The Past Worthy Matrons society of the Eastern Star held a 6:30 dinner at Mrs. J. C. Damborg’s home to honor Mrs. Henry D. Brinkman who retired from the Star office. Sixteen members attended as officers were elected with Mrs. Boyce named president Mrs. Glyde Brinkman vice president and Mrs. Damberg secretary treasurer. A poem by Edgar Guest was read and a clever initiation ended the gathering. Kenneth Kirkpatrick and family joined Sunday dinner at Mrs. James Sernett’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Eastern Star
J. C. Damborg
Henry D. Brinkman
Star
C. E. Boyce
C. W. Siefkin
Edgar Guest
Life’s Contribution
C. J. Morrison
Henry ¥. Oelrich
Boyce
Glyde Brinkman
Damberg
Kenneth Kirkpatrick
Clare
James Sernett
Mrs A Simonson Celebrates Eightieth Birthday in Rolfe
Mrs A Simonson marked her eightieth birthday Tuesday March 1 in Rolfe where she lives among the town’s early settlers. Her children and grandchildren joined the family gathering, with Sig Sivertsen of Kenneth Minnesota, a nephew, also attending the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Simonson
Simonson
Rolfe
Sig Sivertsen
Kenneth
Minn
Promotion Club Discusses Traffic Sign Plan at Meeting
The Promotion club heard E P Lomen recount the bankers convention in Des Moines and approved a motion to submit traffic sign improvement recommendations to the council. Lloyd Coffin returned to Spencer as a guest, with Mr Crawford also attending. Plans for a direct telephone link from Spencer gym to K P Hall were proposed, with W D Hauck and Warren Stanley to develop the hookup. Guy Smith named next chairman, and Bud Hauk to lead the March 23 gathering.
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E. P. Lomen
Des Moines
Council
Lloyd Coffin
Rolfe
Crawford
Damberg
Warren Stanley
Spencer Gym
K. P. Hall
Spencer
W. D. Hauck
Mr. Stanley
G. &. Shriner
Guy Smith
Bud” Hauek
Fonda man charged with extortion
Gaylord Forsyth of Fonda is in Calhoun county jail on a charge of extortion. He wrote to Clark Gable demanding 1000 dollars and signed the letter with neighbor Mrs Alice Schnet Forsyth. she was arrested and jailed then moved to Rockwell City. Authorities say he admitted writing the note and absolved Mrs Schnetter from any part in the plot. Forsyth, a farm hand and former CCC worker, blames detective stories and gangster films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Forsyth
Fonda
Calhoun County
Clark Gable
Alice Schnetter
Forsyth
Pocahontas
Rockwell City
Majorowiczs Celebrate 55th Wedding Anniversary at Rolfe
Mr and Mrs C F Majorowicz marked their 55th anniversary with a Sunday family dinner at noon and an open house. Married February 28 1888 the couple have lived in Rolfe since 1924 and in the vicinity earlier. All their children attended with numerous relatives present from nearby towns and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Majorowicz
Rolfe
Charles Majorowicz
Glenn
George Majorowicz
Raymond
Conrad Majorowicz Jr
Genevieve
Jerome
Franklin Majorowicz
Beverly
Sherry
Thomas Dige
Naomi
Caroline Lehnus
Plover
George Smith
John McLean
Odebolt
Oscar Freel
Tax Return Help Tour for Iowa Residents Schedule
A state tax information tour lists dates and towns Pocahontas Emmetsburg Spencer Storm Lake Spirit Lake Estherville. Locations are courthouses except Estherville city hall with reports due Des Moines by March 31 1938. Filing thresholds: single 1000 net income married 1500 net income partnerships and those with 3000 gross income.
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Pocahontas
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Storm Lake
Spirit Lake
Estherville
City Hall
Des Moines
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Arfield Two
Farm Bureau Meeting
MLE
Aid
S. S
AUX
National
Rolfe High
the Messenger
N. W. Iowa
Spencer Spencer
Spiry
Tripp
Veterans Register For Employment
J. T. Hendricks
N. B. GC
Walter Spence
H. C. Barnes
Fuller White
George Shors
Barnes
Vern Peters
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