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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1936
Page
6
Community snippets from Havelock list visits, moves, illnesses, and social events. Local residents including Goodchilds, DeYoungs, Millers, Currents of travel and moves to Pocahontas, Moorland, and Spencer are noted along with club meetings, library activity, and street lighting repairs.
Rutland beat Havelock 32 23 on the Havelock floor in the last scheduled game of the season. Rutland led 14 9 at halftime. In the curtain raiser Havelock girls defeated visitors 19 12 with Jacobsen scoring 13 points.
A Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Havelock Woman's Club drew a fine turnout at the home of Mrs B C Boysen with Mrs Eugene Waters assisting. Members enjoyed the usual program and social hour followed by an excellent luncheon prepared by the hostesses.
Mrs. S. S. Whitmore hosted a pleasant Wednesday afternoon party at her home on March 4 in honor of her daughter Kay’s fifth birthday. A group of local girls attended and presented Easter basket favors with green and yellow colors. Guests played games and enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by Mrs. Whitmore.
Dale Cole son of Mr and Mrs C C Cole of Havelock has accepted the manager post at the Quaker Oats elevator plant in Rock Rapids. He previously assisted his father in Havelock and worked two years at the Pocahontas elevator.
Relatives and friends gathered Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herscher to celebrate Mr. Herscher birthday anniversary with games and a lunch served by Mrs. Herscher.
A King's Herald gathering occurred Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church social rooms with seven members and Mrs. Day answering roll call. Alice Boysen attended as a guest. Mrs. Day read two stories and led business deciding to start correspondence with a foreign country, followed by mite box questions and a season of games.
Pocahontas County Iowa board met in regular session with all members present. Actions included approving Soldier's Exemption for J J Dolan, raising Mrs M E Butler's monthly allowance to 17.00, approving Robert Flinn blind pension and issuing warrants of 20.00 monthly, and adopting a resolution to release American Surety Company from further responsibility for bond of Deputy County Treasurer Leona Kopriva.
A group enjoyed an excellent paper bag prepared as a surprise by Mrs Ay.
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher of Emmetsburg announces the arrival of twin daughters. Mrs. Fisher formerly Mildred Jensvold taught in the local school. Aunt Ida Fisher is now in the fifth grade here.
A caucus at the I. O. O. F. hall nominated candidates for town offices. Mayor G A Speer, Treasurer Byron Boysen, Assessor Ned Goodchild, and Councilmen G A Grover C L Cornwell Vance Wiley O D Van Horsen Will Bloomer. City election set for Monday March 30 at city hall.
Frank Kline, a Havelock junior and son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kline, slipped on ice and fractured his ankle. He was treated by Dr. Hunter, where the fracture was reduced. He has been active in school sports during the past year.
The Bert Auten family moved to rooms in the Jake Smith residence last Saturday. Will Goodchilds from Curlew settle on the Mrs. Wm. Goodchild farm north of town. Chester Cornwell and wife moved to a farm near Emmetsburg. Irwin Carpenter and wife moved to his father’s farm near Rodman. Floyd Oertley to operate Maltzahn farm. Hansen family to farm Laurens area this season with Perry moving to their former place. Everett Shaw and family and Fred Goodchild relocate to Rodman area farms. Harold Wright to occupy Goodchild’s vacated place.
The Consol idated School District of Havelock held its annual meeting in city hall to elect two directors for three years. FE Albaugh and R E Dunn were re elected with 138 and 130 votes respectively among 234 cast with 12 spoiled ballots. Jake Wagner received 80 votes and A P Truelsen 84 as trailing candidates.
The city council met in the council room at city hall Wednesday evening with all officials present. Routine business passed, numerous bills approved, and preparations completed as the term closes March 30.
Havelock Methodist Church announces Rev. C L Day as pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Thursday 8:00 p.m. Weekday services follow the same schedule. All welcome, especially those without a church home.
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors authorize a county Emergency Relief Committee, designate Anton Mackovets as chair, and name five residents to administer federal funds for relief. They set depositories with two banks and outline funds transfer from the poor fund, with numerous county officers authorized to deposit and manage public money.
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