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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1946
Page
3
A flood of March relocations sweeps Pocahontas as Jim Snow and others move onto new farms. Families shift residences from the Saylor and Meeske tracts, with Arends, Kopriva, and Fox farms taking new tenants and several owners planning April 1 moves. Barred by long lists, the note also covers social events, church notices, and marriages licenses amid ongoing town life.
The W.S.C.S. Study club of the Methodist church held an African costume party Thursday at Mrs. Fred Hudson’s home. The gathering continued a six week study on Africa led by instructor Mrs. Leren Reid.
Mr and Mrs Robert Jolliffe have moved from the Mrs Marie Jolliffe home to Laurens. The Sunday Register shows a photo of Arvis Ralle of Spencer and notes her upcoming marriage. Arvis is the second daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ballevitory. Capt Barth, a Havelock high school graduate from the class of 1938, worked at Quaker Oats elevator and with North American Aviation and Consolidated Steel Corp of Los Angeles. He and his wife plan to live in Boone while he enrolls at Iowa State College in Ames.
Rolfe hosts county Legion and Auxiliary gathering with Mr and Mrs George Cole among attendees. Door prize awarded to Mrs George Cole. Upcoming joint meeting planned for March 18 at Legion hall and February 23 at Oberlin Memorial chapel. James E Albertson earns Bachelor of Divinity in absentia. he pastors Havelock and Ware churches. Pfc Harry Logan on 15 day leave from Oregon visits family. wife arrives from Chicago. Dale Shimon heads to Oklahoma City to pilot for Eno airport Fort Dodge. veteran Army Air Corps pilot. Boy Scout troop organized with 12 members and leader Darius Logan. Rex Coyle acts as local business visitor. Judy stays with Eldon Bucks and Billy with Ray Gruver.
Captain Craig Barth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Barth, on terminal leave from Jeffer son Barracks Missouri, arrives with his wife to visit family. Entered service in September 1942, he served three years as a fighter pilot with the 370th Fighter Group of the 9th Air Force, flying nearly 80 missions over Germany. He earned the Silver Star, Air Medal with 12 Oak Leaf Clusters, ETO ribbon with five campaign stars, and the Belgian Croix de Guerre.
A club held a tropical evening featuring clay huts palm trees and villages used as home decorations. Planned by Mrs. A. H. Turner Mrs. Loren Oleson and Mrs. Fred Hudson. Guests wore costumes and enjoyed African games and music from Mrs. Reid. Tropical refreshments ended the event.
A Wednesday evening at Claud Wilson’s hosted relatives and friends for Mrs. Wilson’s birthday with 500 games and gifts. Other items include 4-H meeting at Robert Jathrop’s with 13 members, flu recovery for John Hess, family moves to a Dolliver farm, visits to Minnesota and Des Moines, and local improvements at the Nowack building with John Johnson opening a shoe shop.
The report notes that Williams remained at home until Thursday when Mr and Mrs Freddie Froh and their daughter Virginia brought her back, detailing the recovery arrangement and family involvement.
The W S C S met at the Joe Hauswirth home Thursday afternoon. Mrs JC Barth led the Africa lesson. Two boxes were packed to ship to Norway and Holland. Lunch was served by Mrs Frank Ralle, Mrs George Bean, and Mrs Isaac Roberts. It marked the Hauswirths 53rd wedding anniversary with cards and greetings from friends.
Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Clarence Chase and son Bobby of Pocahontas and Mr and Mrs Ray Grover were entertained at dinner at the Joe Hedge home to celebrate the birthday of Mr Hedge.
Pastor J. I. Albertson leads Sunday School at 9 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 1 p.m. Membership class Monday at 7:30 p.m. Methodist Men meet Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Bible study Thursday evening at 7. Choir practice Thursday evening. Friendly Day circle at Perry home Tuesday. Rally for intermediate classes at Corto Sun at 4:30 p.m.
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