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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
5
Funeral services for 74 year old Mrs Joseph Krecji were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev W F Schneck in charge. Burial followed in Powhatan cemetery near Plover. Petronella Pavik born at Cetoroz Austria died in Moline Ill March 2 1941 she came to America at seven settled in Charles City Ia later married Joseph Krejej.
Julius White received a letter from Henry EF Schmidt a 89 year old jeweler in Terre Haute Indiana congratulating Mr. and Mrs. White on their 72nd anniversary. Schmidt praises their long marriage and notes White as possibly the oldest operating watchmaker with many years at the bench and 75 years of service for Schmidt.
Webb's Drug Store celebrates 52 years in business in Rolfe with a Friday and Saturday sale this week. The advertisement on page 3 highlights numerous bargains offered during the event.
Nielsen Bros purchased the Skelly Service station from Mutual Bonding Co in Des Moines last week and now run two tank wagons with Maurice Sanden and the Nielsen brothers alternating as drivers.
Rolfe high school and Pioneer cast members impressed Tuesday night audiences with the one act plays. Ruth Wilson coached Rolfe, while Pioneer faced stage size limits. special musical numbers accompanied the performances.
The March term of district court in Pocahontas county opens March 31, 1941 with Judge F. C. Davidson presiding. Petit jurors summoned for 9 a.m. on April 1 include J. C. Bartosh Pocahontas Wilson Bolen Laurens C. W. Breginton Plover L. B. Elsen Palmer Mrs. B. R. Gaskill Havelock Addie Grant Rolfe A. M. Hoffert Plover Robert Johnson Pocahontas Ruben H. Johnson Fonda Frank Judd Gilmore City A J Kleen Pocahontas Walter Lynch Pocahontas Arlo Marten Laurens Ole Moe Laurens H A Murphy Laurens Ambrose McGowan Fonda Ida Naber Laurens W L Neal Laurens Roy V. Neville Laurens Mrs. Floyd Oekley Havelock John Peters Pocahontas Chris Peterson Pocahontas Walter Quinn Albert City Bessie Rinehart Laurens Cornelius Rost Palmer Mrs. Lester Schade Pocahontas John Schnetter Laurens M. W. Schoon Pomeroy Raymond Sharp Rolfe Hilda Struthers Rolfe S Swanson Plover Clifford Telfer Rolfe Florence Thorsen Rolfe Donald Trenary Pocahontas Mrs. Anton Wagner Pocahontas Grace Wiley Laurens.
A big crowd attended the Rolfe Auto Co grand opening of the new salesroom on March 8 with guests from nearby towns and Rolfe. L. R. Davidson celebrated 20 years as manager as flowers from several firms decorated the room. About 700 guests enjoyed coffee and cookies served by Gladys Larson and aides, while employees Frank Larson 18 years Andy Heid 8 George Weibel 6 and George Jeffries 15 welcomed visitors.
Final plans are in place for the County Boys 4-H club tournament to be held March 17 18 and 19 in the Fonda school gymnasium. Seventy five members are listed as eligible players with clubs verifying eligibility prior to entry. Tickets are available from players at first night at the gate and in advance. season tickets sold by 4-H clubs and local merchants. Organizers include Wm Weber ticket seller John Anderson ticket taker E J Tiedeman Dale Workinger timekeeper Dr W W Dennison scorekeeper Floyd Green advance sales A J Hossel superintendent of schools player committee. Public support urged to help ensure a successful event.
Miss Arlene Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Otis Cook Rolfe and Benson Leavitt son of A H Leavitt Deland Fla wed Wednesday evening March 5 at a Cincinnati Ohio parsonage Eight friends attended The bride wore white satin and held Talisman roses She is a Rolfe high school and Des Moines American Institute of Business graduate employed by Traveler's Insurance Leavitt works as an insurance examiner They will reside in Cincinnati initially
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Grant marked 25 years with about 100 relatives and friends at the Duncan Grant home. A program led by Mrs. Lena Vaughn featured musical readings by Mrs. Ernest Vaughn and games, followed by a tray lunch. Out of town guests included G. E. Cook and family, Virginia Scott, and others from Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Pocahontas, and Rolfe.
Mrs Lillian Severson daughter of Mrs Anna Byen died at her Los Angeles home March 5. Funeral services were held March 6 at Robinson Funeral Home by Rev Dregenkolb. The body accompanied by her husband and Mr and Mrs Roy N Mentzer of Burbank was brought to Rolfe for services at Trinity Lutheran Church March 10 conducted by Rev J O Wangberg. A quartet sang O Safe on the Rock The Old Rugged Cross and Ivory Palaces. a duet was also sung.
Funeral services for J. L. Feaster were conducted at 2 p m Monday March 10 at the Methodist church with Rev E J Plummer in charge Music by Mrs Thos Diggs Mrs Art Michalek with Mrs N J Bixler on piano Pallbearers were A G Sroufe Fred Witt R G Mather O B Fuller Jr L P Peterson and E Eikenberry Interment followed in Clinton Garfield cemetery Feaster son of Felix and Rachel Feaster born Streator Illinois January 31 1859 died at Rolfe March 8 1941 after a 9 day illness aged 82 years one month and 28 days Married to Louisa Lormis August 11 1820 they had five children Vernon preceded him Surviving are wife Louisa children Ruben Maillard Albert Arnolds Park Grace Lowe Rolfe Lindsey Rutland seventeen grandchildren seven great grandchildren etc One brother Aaron Feaster Oberlin Kansas He moved from Illinois to Nebraska in 1910 then Iowa in 1915 where he farmed until health declined He was a member of the Christian church.
The Pocahontas high school band under Rollin Grant will perform at Rolfe high school on Wednesday afternoon March 19. Rolfe’s orchestra and glee clubs will reply with a program at Pocahontas high school on Wednesday afternoon March 26.
Rolfe Women's club to serve St Patrick's supper in Central States club rooms on Monday March 17. Menu and details appear on page 5 of this issue.
Gladys Onnen daughter of Mr and Mrs George Onnen Rolfe married Kenneth Stafford of Fonda in a Friday ceremony March 7 at 4 pm in the Lutheran parsonage Manson officiated by Rev W E F Meier. Attendants were Nadine Onnen and Donald Nelson. The couple honeymooned east then reside on a farm at Huntington Nebraska. A reception with a buffet dinner followed at the bride’s parents home.
The Rolfe Conservation League will meet Thursday evening March 15 at 8 o clock in the American Legion hall. Election of officers will be held and lunch will be served.
The school election produced a strong vote with M. W. Webb receiving 139 votes and C. B. Chapman 101 for the board of education seat vacated by L. R. Davidson. J. C. Damborg won treasurer without opposition as the new board prepares to organize next Monday.
A patriotic program will be held in the high school auditorium Friday afternoon March 21 under the auspices of the local American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Ledyard Hakes of Laurens will give an address on Americanism and a flag will be presented to the school by the auxiliary. The public is invited.
Miss Ione Tellier of Humboldt became the bride of Robert Larson of Rolfe at Trinity Lutheran church on Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. O. Wangberg officiated the ceremony with attendants and guests from Humboldt, Rolfe, Des Moines and Fort Dodge. The couple planned to continue teaching and work at Hauck's market after a reception at the Larson home.
AP sport writers place Al Rudolfson as forward on the All-Big 6. Iowa State earns two positions with Nicholas at center. Kansas University also gets two slots in the mythical quintet as conference rivals share the title with Nebraska earning one representative.
The Rolfe county Red Cross branch reports a first consignment of dress material expertly used by culler Mrs. Fred Hille. Dresses go to Mrs. Mabel Morrison, Mrs. G A Everson, Mrs. B A Peterson, Mrs. Iva Brown, Mrs. Leland McIntire, Mrs. Glyde Brinkman, Mrs. Oda Reid, and Mrs. Ogden. Knitted sweaters are assigned to seven volunteers including Mrs. Morris Webb and Mrs. Shirley Thornton. More material will arrive this week as volunteers are urged to join the effort.
Humboldt upset Rolfe 30 to 23 in the sectional tournament final as Rolfe faltered in the second quarter. Rickard led Rolfe with 15 points while Henely led Humboldt with 11 as Humboldt pulled away late in the last period.
The Br. W. W. Beam family reports the marriage of granddaughter Catherine A Anderson to Robert Barr of Boston Mass. Miss Anderson daughter of Mrs Lance Anderson of West Newton Mass, was born in Iowa and visited her grandparents during Christmas holidays.
The Evans brothers meet in a Logan Friday night basketball showdown to claim the family trophy for best coached team. It is billed as a rare cross-town rivalry in Iowa with a long series dating to 1932 and a high stakes match between Rolfe and Logan coached squads.
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