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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1930
Page
4
Large crowd attends the John Fisher farm sale and a busy week of visits and events across Plover and surrounding towns. Families from Bradgate Ruthven and Emmetsburg joined gatherings, basketball and music contests drew crowds, and community leaders promoted gardening and farm machinery demonstrations.
Plover wins Class A and Mallard takes Class B at the state sectional boys tournament held in Plover over Thursday to Saturday. Lincoln Lee impresses with a dramatic upset run. D M T and Gillett Grove performances noted. Varina edges West Bend in overtime.
First graders welcome Junior Minkler and Junior Stearns while Wava Emery returns after illness. New arrivals include Luella Albaugh and Betty Stearns from Havelock. Eighth grade gains Florence Stearns. several grades note illnesses. Declamatory contests advance. class notes cover Ivanhoe Travels With a Donkey and early European history. Plover and Laurens coordinate round robin plays for April. Sports cover sectionals, basketball tourneys, and local stunts with Declamatory results and a student poem end.
The Henderson family expresses gratitude to friends for comfort during illness and burial of their beloved father. They thank those who sent floral offerings and flowers and aided in many ways during this difficult time.
Residents from Des Moines and Powhatan townships attended the meeting in Pocahontas Tuesday evening where the Gilchrist for Congress club was organized. A town caucus nominated R. E. Duboise for mayor, W. S. Strong for assessor, and six others for council. Election set for Monday March 24.
The Monday school election drew nearly 200 voters. R E Houck ran unopposed for the two year director term and received 222. For the three year term four candidates competed with Garlock Bush Langfitt and Simonson shown among votes. Board members for the coming year include Iler Campney Houck Garlock and Bush. Zeek and Pollock each received one vote by the writers note.
Rev C J Mekkelson, pastor, had his tonsils removed in Kemmetsburg on Tuesday and may not preach next Sunday morning. Rev A J Quirin of Sioux City will fill the pulpit while the usual church services proceed.
The Plover church lists Rev. W. H. Cassels as pastor with morning worship at 10:00 am and evening worship at 6:30 pm. The 11:00 am Christian Endeavor and 7:30 pm sermon are noted, followed by a picture showing Africa in the evening instead of preaching. An invitation extends to all attendees. A stray line mentions Chicago’s electric company using soap powder to clean plant windows, and a lighthearted quip about spring bonnets closes.
Iowa State College soilsmen explain a simple method to test garden soil acidity. Place a soil sample in a clear glass, insert two strips of blue litmus paper, moisten with water, wait twenty to thirty minutes, then remove and rinse. If the covered soil turns red, the soil is acidic and needs treatment before planting.
A home furnishing note from Fannie Gannon of Iowa State College advises organizing kitchen items to save effort and energy. Color guidance favors ivory and yellows for light north kitchens and greens or grays for warm exposures. Linoleum flooring and thoughtful arrangement reduce movement and effort, making the work more pleasant.
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