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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1936

Page

5

Waldorf Choir in Rolfe Next Monday

Waldorf College a capella choir from Forest City scheduled to appear at Rolfe high school auditorium Monday March 15 at 8 00 pm. Directed by Prof. Win Hagen the concert features 50 singers and a varied program including works by Christiansen Glinka Gibbons and Hagen.

Waldorf College Forest City Rolfe High Hoor Trinity Lutheran Arch Exbe Win. Hagen Christiansen Glinka Gibbons Hagen Dorothy Boyd And Iowa Pioneer Junior College Minnesota South North Dakota Wisconsin Llijs

Waldorf Choir Plans Midwest Tour In 1936 37

The Waldorf choir led by Waldemar O. A. Harang will tour Missouri, Mas and Nebraska with performances in Omaha Lincoln and other cities. F. Melius Christiansen praises the choir as high order and well sung. Ja ng directs the 1936 37 choir. Odvin Hagen accompanies as chap.

Missouri Mas Nebraska Omaha Lincoln Mmont Neb Waldemar O. A. Harang Mint Waldorf Col Waldorf St.and Midland Ier Seminary Jang Fairnurses’ Chorus Minneapolis Odvin Hagen

Spring Weather Shifts and Ice Thaws In Iowa

The season brought fluctuating temperatures with a stretch in the seventies followed by freezing and snow. Snowmelt and rising water caused local flood risk though no damage was reported in the area.

Iowa

MUNTY LEGION TO MEET

Local American Legion post invites all service members to attend a county gathering on March 15 1987 in town state. Organizing details include refreshments and the presence of the town commander and county adjutant.

American Legion Post Have

Rolfe Cage Team Wins Sectional Tournament

Rolfe high school basketball captures sectional with two decisive wins at Manson. Rudolfson misdirects defense for 16 points in Friday win 40 19 while Kennedy adds 11. Final versus Fort Dodge 68 21 highlights Rudolfsen 29 points and Cornwell 18 as Rolfe extends season streak to 24.

Rolfe Rudolfson Manson Cornwell Rickard Kennedy Watts Fort Dodge Fonda Rockwell City Vort Dodge Tierney Rudolfsen Rogers Lytton Chapman Denison Ferden Hansen Smith Poles Gatts Marine Beaie Lyi Rolfe Mansen Boles Tee Jerney Thompson Jones Otto Mattice

Rolfe Cage Team Heads to Council Bluffs for District

The Rolfe High School basketball team left for Council Bluffs Tuesday noon led by Coach Arthur D. Evans and Oswald Pattee. They aim to shake out kinks on Abraham Lincoln high floor and face Ida Grove in the first game, hoping to advance to state competition. Pocahontas and Bradgate won class A and B titles. Fonda and West Bend captured area tournaments with Des Moines-bound state bids for the four teams.

Rolfe High School Council Bluffs Arthur D. Evans Oswald Pattee Sac City Ida, Grove Rolfe Abraham Lincoln High Ida Grove Cage News _ Pocahontas Pocahontas Bradgate Sioux City Sheldon Terris Fonda Kamvar West Bend Armstrong Des Moines Mallard and

Community Club March Events List Preview

March 12 regular meeting and special program. March 15 American auxiliary meets at Mrs Abe DeVaul. March 16 P B E O hosts at Mrs John H. March 18 Sorosis Peterson gathering at Mrs March 19 American Home with Mr L R Davidson.

Abe DeVaul P. BE O. Will John H Sorosis Peterson L. R. Davidson Og Beer i

Tuesday Club White Elephant Sale Planned in Fuller Building

The Tuesday club announces a white elephant sale in the Fuller building on Saturday March 18 from noon to 7 pm. Members call for contributed articles via Mrs G A Everson and urge prompt action to ensure a successful sale that aids the needy and unemployed.

Fuller Hunter’s G. A. Everson Good Angels

Vaughn Anniversary Celebrated With Surprising Spring Reunion

Seventy five friends gathered at the Vaughns country home to honor Mr and Mrs Art Vaughn on their silver wedding anniversary and 25 years of marriage. The event included a sunlit ceremony recalling the 25 year old wedding at the Wiegman home and a potluck supper with a program and readings by local residents.

Art Vaughn Vaughn Lena Wiegman Arthur Vaughn John Wiegman Rolfe C. P. Milne Rolfe Presbyterian Church May Brinkman Frank Caffray Compton Calif Earl Ferguson Denhart Iowa Margaret Goodmille Vinnie Doe H. C. Goddard Detroit Mich Anna Brinkman Ernest Vaughn Sylvia Manley Earl Fisher Alleta Grant Man Harvey Freeman San Bernardino Idella Brinkman Arnest Arculus Winchester England Esther Keel Jarl Visher Henry Wiegman Glyde Brinkman Edgar Guest Clarence Boyce R. B. Mather H. A. Sinning

Churches Unite in an Inspirational Service

Four local churches join for a reconsecration service at Nain Lutheran Church on Sunday March 14 at 7 30 p m The program includes four topics and a musical number from each church Dr G C M Wallace Presbyterian church official will be guest speaker After the service eight teams led by J O Hosier will canvass Rolfe and surrounding areas Monday.

Nain Lutheran GC. M. Wallace Synod of Iowa of the Presbyterian Church J. O. Hosier Rolfe

Webb's Drug Store Marks 48th Rolfe Anniversary Sale

Webb's Drug Store holds a March 12 to 20 anniversary sale in Rolfe to celebrate 48 years since establishment. The Arrow highlights attractive prices on standard items and a $40 dish set plus a gift from the wallpaper department. Ask about the big present at the store.

Webb's Rolfe Webb

Old Board Retained In Quiet Rolfe School Election

In Rolfe the annual school election produced 280 votes with three spoiled ballots. L. R. Davidson won 214 votes and L. M. Graham 160 for three year directorships, while W. H. Howland received 70 and scattering 9. J. C. Damborg was elected treasurer with 176 votes and 11 scattering. The board includes Graves, Mrs. T. D. Tones, and Mrs. Alta Hewlett.

Rolfe L. R. Davidson L. M. Graham W. H. Howland Scattering J. C. Damborg

Mrs Bessie Taylor Dies After Illness

Mrs Bessie Taylor died Saturday March 6 1937 after several weeks illness the cause was a cerebral hemorrhage Funeral services were held Monday at St Margaret s church Rolfe Rev Daniel Tewell officiated interment followed at the local cemetery The Arrow will publish fuller obituary next week and a tribute to the Taylor family by Mrs Pollock appears on the Plover page

Book of Life Bessie ‘Taylor St. Margaret’s Church Rolfe Daniel Tewell the Arrow

Annual Music Bake Sale Set For March 18

The article urges a bake sale by the local music organization on Saturday March 18 at Sime's market. Members offer cakes pies cookies and homemade rolls with proceeds to support the music group and its activities.

Sime’s

Red Cross Acknowledges Clothing Shipment via Legion Auxiliary

A letter from J L Powers county Red Cross chairman to M W Webb confirms national headquarters asked local chapter to acknowledge clothing shipments. It notes thanks extend to all contributors through the American Legion Auxiliary and mentions the Mrs Lida DeWolf family moving to Rob Roy in North Rolfe.

J. L. Powers Red Cross M. W. Webb Red Cross Committee National Red Cross American Legion

The Brick School House of Rolfe in the 1860s

The Brick School House, built 1860 61 by W H Hall and Robert Struthers, stands as the only brick school between Fort Dodge and the Minnesota line. It hosted Miss Helen Harvey, W D McEwen, and Mrs R W MacVey who led lessons, tackled social training, and faced a notable charges hearing over education methods.

Fort Dodge Minnesota Line Northwest W. H. Hall Robert Struthers Helen Harvey Wm. H. Hall Wm. D. McEwen R. W MacVey Fraser District W. D. McEwen David Slosson Rolfe Jarvis James T. Dean Humboldt County R. B. Fish T. J. Curtis W. D McEwen

Farm wiring: converting to 115-volt AC guidance from Iowa State

County Agent Schimuecker cites Iowa State guidance that 32 volt wiring can carry 115 volt AC with precautions. No. 10 wire for outlets. for ranges use No. 6 or three-wire circuits. Split house circuits and treat farm buildings like houses for heavy loads. Have an electrical expert inspect plans and hire a qualified contractor. Farm Wiring circular from Farm Bureau offers tables for interior wiring needs.

Schimuecker Harold Beaty Extension Iowa Strate College Schmuecker Bre Reau

Humphrey Brown wed in Garner ring ceremony

Miss Viola Humphrey of Englevale North Dakota and Richard Broser of Kanawha Iowa were married at the Lutheran parsonage in Garner on Saturday March 6. Rev Threde officiated. The couple will reside south of Woden. Attendants included Mrs John Cordes. A wedding dinner followed at the groom’s parents home.

Garner Viola Humphrey Englevale N.D Richard Broser J Kanawha Towa Bolfe Threde Garner Pasta John Cordes Ratfe W. R. Humphrey N. D Stream North Dakota Iver Brown Woden Robert Brown Milton Brown John Cordes Jr Rolfe Mearl Noel Myron Brown

Waldorf College Choir Visits Rolfe for Civic Entertainment

The Waldorf College choir, a group of over 50 college bred youths, performs in the Rolfe school auditorium Monday night. Residents are asked to offer shelter to some members to ease the burden on hosts. contact Rev. J. C. Wangbere to help.

Waldorf College Rolfe J. C. Wangbere

Bryson Visit to Dale Davis Home Noted

Mr and Mrs B S Bryson were to Fort Dodge Sunday and visited in the Dale Davis home continuing a sequence of social visits in the area.

Myr Mrs. B. S. Bryson Fort Dodge Dale Davis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fnep Waldorf Choir Hagia Munty Legion Rolfe Cage Woman’s Club C. L. Gunderson J. H. Brinkman G. §. Shriner Jasther Ragan Mary DeMill Lester Leserman Fred Nelson George Robertson Mother Macree H. D. Brinkman A. Ek. Thornton Woman's Club Bradlers Vaughns OLD Board Bessie Taylor Harold H. Beatty Humphrey-Brown
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