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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1929
Page
5
Rolfe residents schedule a busy May list of events from church socials and operetta rehearsals to farm bureau meetings and charity sales. The notice includes dates in March and April, club gatherings at homes, school events, and a late obituary noting Alice Smith born March 1 1861 and died March 10 1929, with services held at Rolfe.
A small turnout of fifty one voters produced a clean slate with every ballot counted. Dr. G G Butler had a write-in, while Thompson Batley and Pp received the listed votes.
The Farm Bureau unit will hold its regular meeting on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. at 7330. A covered dish luncheon will be served. families should bring sandwiches and their own silverware. A program starts at eight o'clock. Secretary Vivian Madsen.
The Rolfe Community Club vote favors a Falls Festival with the club sponsoring and selects September 3 4 as the big event days. Officers are named to act as festival executives and plans include using Knights of Pythias hall for eight meetings and forming committees on advertising agriculture and entertainment among others. A fire at the Pohl home near Manson destroys the house with full loss and no telephone connection delayed alert.
The Mutual Telephone Co of Rolfe held its annual meeting at the K P hall on Tuesday afternoon March 12 with stockholders present. President O B Fuller announced the late M P Hancher’s contributions and three directors were elected Nis Behrendsen O E Lehnus and J H Engel. The board had authorized sale of the company at not less than 36.25 per 25 share. the sale was reported but delayed by flaws in the real estate abstract and franchise issues. A legislative resolution to legalize the franchise was unanimously adopted, and a second committee praised M P Hancher’s services. All actions passed without dissent.
In Rolfe on March 7 nine women attended a Home Management lesson on Kitchen Utensils at Mrs. Randall Melson’s home followed by a social hour. Co D Ferguson wed Mrs Jessie Diggs in Jackson Minnesota on March 2. they will live on the home farm near Plover. Will Ralph underwent an emergency appendectomy at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge. his condition improved after surgery.
At the Pocahontas courthouse at 1 00 p m on Wednesday March 20 a county Home Management Achievem ent Day final meeting will feature talks by Mrs Wm VanBloom Dayton Mrs Randall Melson Bradgate Mrs Clarence Jensen Rolfe and Mrs Wm Fisher Rolfe. County leader Mrs H F Olerich promises a varied program with eight or ten short discussions plus a light lunch prior to a countywide attendance likely.
The past week offered open skies and promising signs as snow melted and creeks rose. Ground absorbed much of the melt while rivers ran high. robins returned signaling spring near. a light rain proved insufficient for a full earth bath. water remains plentiful in fields and some consider summer resort plans.
The high school auditorium presented Black Woman's Lil' Wild Rose on Wednesday March 6 to a ready audience despite travel conditions. Mary McEwen impressed as Rose, with strong supporting turns by Ralph Showers Lawrence Quinsland and a lively ensemble led by Mrs H Forsythe. The cast received praise and a repeat performance is anticipated with Rebekahs thanking all helpers.
Debating pairings for the State Debating League contests place Rolfe High against Spencer and Ruthven in Thursday night debates at 8 15 p m The Rolfe teams earned triangular wins and pursue a District contest bid Norman Siefkin Judith Wanberg lead Rolfe I S while Harriett Damborg and Mary Melson debate Ruthven Also noted are local civic events and a report on a county snow plow helping road thaw and maintenance
Garfield Township Farm Bureau unit plans a Wednesday evening program for Rolfe Community Club at the Knights of Pythias hall. The event aims to build town country unity with music and potential hog calling contests, followed by a farm style free lunch at 8 p.m. Members, new joiners, and guests are urged to attend.
Frank Leslie DeMill died at his home west of Plover on Monday May 11 1929 after influenza left him weak. Born March 30 1880 in Masonville Iowa he moved to Des Moines township and married Mary Sommer Sept 2 1919. He leaves wife daughter Helen brother Wade and Charles sister-in-law and other relatives. Funeral services were held at his home and the Plover Methodist church with burial in Clinton Garfield Cemetery.
Worth-While Club leaders met at Mrs. George Lehnus home on Tuesday March 5 to approve a twelve month program. Attendees arrived via various unusual rides including Miss Arlene Ham driving a team and bob sled three miles and John Madsen hauling a lumber wagon despite rough bumps. Reporter note mentions Grant's ad for The Two Jacks.
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