Rolfe School election sets record turnout in Rolfe
In the largest Rolfe school election, L R Davidson and L M Graham were elected directors for three years each. Total votes 473 from an electorate of 550 to 575. absentee ballots 26. Final tally: Davidson 266, Graham 265, Rickard 222, Damborg 6, Wiegman 5, Brogotti 3, Jones 1, Webb 7 spoiled ballots noted for errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
L. R. Davidson
L. M. Graham
J. C. Bregotti
Althe
Davidson
Rickard
Graham
J. E. Rickard
J. C. Damborg
H. C. Wiegman
R. G. Hunter
J. C. Brogotti
T. D. Jones
M. W. Webb
Legionaires to Stage 32 Round Boxing Card at Butler Hall
The American Legion posts a boxing show at Butler Hall on Wednesday March 21 with a 32 round program. Main bout features Wild Bill Gerdes of Dickens and Jack Hoesing of Manson. other bouts include Buck Christensen Humboldt versus Johnnie Cosgrove Wesley and local fighters Pat Hurley and Duffy Hansell with Wild Boar Edgerton and Cyclone Edgerton in preliminary action. Opening bout highlights two prominent local lads.
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The
American Legion
Butler Hall
Wild Bill Gerdes
Dickens
Jack Hoesing
Manson
Buck Christensen
Humboldt
Johnnie Cosgrove
Wesley
Community events and club meetings listed for Pocahontas county
A lengthy community notice lists upcoming events for March and April 1939 including domestic club meetings, fundraisers, farm organization gatherings, library benefits, 4-H activities, and a spelling match. Participants include Mrs. Matteson, W L Wilson, Otto Christensen, Rev Wangberg, and numerous local groups at churches, libraries, and schools.
Promotion Club Hears Reports On Bank Situation
The Rolfe Promotion Club discussed banking options led by C L Gunderson who reported on talks with Commercial State Bank of Pocahontas about adding an Rolfe window. Directors approved a committee to meet Mr Watts and pursue a formal arrangement while Gunderson seeks additional proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Promotion Club
C. L. Gunderson
Rolfe
Chas. E. Watts
Commercial State Bank
Pocahontas
Watts
State Banking Department
Gunderson
Mr. Watts
J. C. Damborg
M. W. Webb
John T. Grant
E. Eikenberry
W. D. Hauck
Des Moines
Grant
Morris Webb
Cappy Ricks
Wesley Lehnus
Farm Union
A. A. Brinkman
Farm Bureau
Brinkman
C. W. Siefkin
W. W. Beam
Bank
Damborg
Webb
Hauck
Hikenberry
Butler Seeks Sheriff Post in Pocahontas County
Guy G. Butler declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Pocahontas County. He enjoys wide voter acquaintance and strong local support, with friends ready to back his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy G. Butler
Pocahontas County
Butler
HOLC Loans Reach Iowa Families In Crisis
Z T Carroll toured Laurens and Fonda to appraise HOLC loans for Pocahontas county and says applications come in daily and closings follow quickly. He notes many families rejoice as loans prevent foreclosure and directs to the Fort Dodge HOLC office for applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Carroll
Laurens and
Fonda
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
HOLC
Fort Dodge
Carroll
Rolfe
Dishonest Times Prompt Call for Cautious Advice
A sharp remark on public behavior notes skepticism toward dishonest actions and urges people to heed solid guidance. The line underscores a cultural critique of exploiting trust while valuing practical wisdom.
William F Pattee Dies After Brief Illness
William F. Pattee died at his home after a week of erysipelas illness. He was 51 and had worked 18 years for Fullerton Lumber Co. He served on the town council and is survived by wife, Oswald, his mother Mrs. Katherine Pattee, three brothers, two sisters, and a sister in religion. Funeral at St Margaret’s Rolfe with interment at Pocahontas. The Arrow will publish obituary next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Pattee
Josie Biederman
R. N
Mr. Pattee
Fullerton Lumber Co
Pattee
Oswald
Katherine Pattee
Dubuque
Lawrence
Mason City
Joseph
Pocahontas
Frank Pattee
Colorado Springs
Colo
Erie Pattee
Washington, D. C
Agatha
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
Rolfe
the Arrow
Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Alice J. Grove
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Alice J. Grove at the C. P. Lathrop home and Methodist church with Rev. T. S. Bassett officiating. Interment followed in Clinton-Garfield Cemetery. Born July 30, 1850 in Hagestown Maryland, she lived in Illinois and Iowa before spending winters in Stillwater Oklahoma. She was 83 years 7 months and 7 days old. Survived by eight daughters including Mrs. Wilcox Mrs. Lathrop and Mrs. Arnold, twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Related relatives from Des Moines Enid Iowa City and Stillwater attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice J. Grove
C. P. Lathrop
Methodist Church
T. S. Bassett
A. V. Graeber
Grant Johnson
O. U. Cook
George Ivey
Arlene Cook
Warren Heathman
F. R. Eggspuehler
Clinton-Garfield
C. B. Bowen
Earl Ferguson
Ed Wilcox
W. R. Rogers
Rolfe
Will Johnson
Bert Jeffries
Plover
Grove
W. H. Wilcox
Stillwater
Okla
J. W. Arnold
South
Hagerstown
Maryland
United ‘Brethren Church
Shenandoah Valley
Ogle County
Illinois
William A. Grove
James Calvin
Agnes Fisher
Wilcox
Lathrop
Arnold
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
G. A. Bovey
Des Moines
G. H. Morrow
Daytona Beach
Fla
Carl H. Jones
Enid
Myrna Wilcox
Mason City
Chas, E. Grove
Lehigh
Floyd Grove
Byron Lathrop
Vivian
Havelock
H. H. Grove
Farnhamville
Garfield Township Young Folk To Present Play At Pocahontas
The Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit plans a spring play titled Seeing Things Right directed by J C Hosier. Cast includes Frank Cornwell Lester Applegate Arlo Ives Theodore Truelsen Mabel Witt Fern Witt Lee Cornwell and Mrs Marcella Ein. The best performers may advance to the state fair.
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Garfield Township
Mabel
Fern Witt
Lee Cornwell
Marcella Ein
St Patrick's Day Library Lunch Fundraiser
The Woman's Club hosts a St Patrick's Day lunch at the Public Library to raise money for new books. The meal runs from 5 pm until served with potato salad sandwiches pie tea and coffee at 5 cents each. Proceeds fund acquisitions for adults and children with high demand and long waiting lists.
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Woman’s Club
Womans Club
Knights of Pythias lodge revival in Rolfe
District Deputy Grand Chancellor E Peterson and Emmetsburg Pythians visited Rolfe to revive Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias. Members plus visiting delegates from Laurens and Gilmore City filled every chair as the degree work started. Albert G Sroufe received a traditional second. Social hour and lunch followed before Laurens visit to repay favors later in the week.
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E. Peterson
Emmetsburg
Lendt Paulsen
FE. J. Struthers
Aubrey
Jim” Wilson
A. V. Graeber
Laurens
Laurens Bunch
Celebrated 94th Birthday of Mallard Resident
Martin Gehrt, aged 94, celebrated Monday with family and friends. He remains active, plays cards without glasses, and walked to polls for the school election. Relatives hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for about 90 attendees at the home of his daughter near Havelock, with over 100 callers at a Mallard open house Monday at his son Edwin’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gehrt
Mallard
Martin Gehrt
Charles Smith
Havelock
Edwin
Chas. R. Smith
Emil Gehrt
George Gehrt
Frank Gehrt
Morgan, Minn
Legion to Meet at Havelock March 19
The Pocahontas County American Legion reports a meeting at Legion Hall in Havelock on Monday March 19 at 8 00 p m All members are urged to attend County Adjutant J F Mulholland announces the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County Association of the American Legion
Legion Hall
Havelock
J. F. Mulholland
Smoke Shrouds Highway Cause Car Crash Near Rolfe
Three drivers collided in thick smoke one mile east of Rolfe as burning grass and cornfield debris filled the roadway. A. E. Matthews and daughter from Poexhontas were stopped. J. A. Mather and wife and baby were rear-ended. J. J. Condon of Clare hit the Matthews car. Dr. Matthews suffered a severe scalp wound needing stitches. the Mather baby and others had facial cuts and minor injuries.
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Mather Corner
Rolfe
A. E. Matthews
Sarah Matthews
Poexhontas
J. A. Mather
Baby
Matthew
Arch
J. J. Condon
Clare
Matthews Ford
Dr. Matthews
Mather
Matthews
Condon
Local Churches Plan Holy Week Services
Union Holy Week schedule formed by Methodist Presbyterian Trinity Lutheran and main Luther churches under Rev T S Bassett A plan runs Monday through Thursday with two evenings at each of the Presbyterian and Methodist churches Good Friday services run 1 00 to 8 00 p m with a 2 00 p m intermission Leaders will include Rev J O Wangberg Rev T S Bassett and Rev H A Bassett D D Dr Bassett once led Methodist work in Mexico and headed the Albuquerque Methodist school Detaled notices will follow and all churchgoers are urged to attend and participate No social events are to be held during Holy Week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollayanna Club
Otto Christensen
J. O. Wangberg
Aulsiices
Luther League
St. Patrick's Day
United Farmers of
Pocahontas County
Court House
Pocahontas
Rolfe Public Library
Pocahontas County Association of American Legion
Legion Hall
Haverock
Bon Ton
M. P. Hancher
Garfield
Franklin Brinkman
O. E. S. School of Instruction
C. M. Webb
Geo. O. Hauck
Trinity Lutheran Missionary Society
Er. B. Thompson
Pilot Lodge
A. F
A. M
Presbyterian Missionary Society
J. H. Brinkman
John Brinkman
Delta del
John Grant
Rolfe Promotion Club
W. W. Beam
Garfield Farm Areau
J. C. Nelson
C. J. White
Rolfe
Garfield Go- Getters
Stella Shimon
Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Kensington
Methodist Church
T. S. Bassett
Methodist
Presbyterian
Trinity Lutheran
Main Luther
L. H. Kjoller
Nain Lutheran
H. A. Bassett
Bassett
Mexico
Albuquerque
N. M
M P Messinger Dies At 77 In Selah Washington
Marvin P Messinger formerly of Rolfe died at home in Selah Washington on February 20 1984 at age 77 6 months and 12 days Funeral was February 22 with burial in Tahoma Cemetery Yakima He was a jewelry dealer a local agent for the C and N W Ry Co a Knights of Pythias member and survived by his wife two sons Neil and Roy and daughter Grace Hughes of Bellevue Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin P. Messinger
Rolfe
Selah
Wash
Grace
Ralph Hughes
Bellevue
I. A. Messinger
Tahoma Cemetery
Yakima
Order Knights of Pythias
Neil
Roy
Hughes
United Farmers Hold Mass Meeting in Pocahontas
The United Farmers announce a mass meeting at the court house in Pocahontas at 1 30 p m Saturday March 17 1934 to discuss the John Naughton eviction and the new county conciliation board. Walter Peterson secretary.
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United Farmers
Court House
Pocahontas
John Naughton
New County
Walter Peterson
Sunday Services At Presby Church Prompt Morning
Sunday morning services will be held at the Presbyterian church at the usual hour. Mr and Mrs Gus Stanz and Betty of Pioneer were dinner guests in the J B Nanamaker home last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Myron Boos and family and the Misses Dorothy and Ivadel Cleas were entertained at Sunday dinner in the A D Clear home. The Y M C A Bridge club met with Mr and Mrs B S Bryson Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Virgil Roy were guests. High score was won by Mrs Telmer Sime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Gus Stanz
Betty
Pioneer
J. B. Nanamaker
Myron Boosand
Dorothy and
Ivadell
Cleas
A. D. Clear
Y. M. C. Bridge Club
B. S. Bryson
Virgil Roy
Telmer Sime
One Ticket Filed for Rolfe Municipal Election
Rolfe voters will choose a mayor five council members an assessor a treasurer and three park commissioners on Monday March 26. The Businessmens Ticket lists J H Brinkman for mayor O R B Fuller H C Wierman W L McIntire R G Hunter Telmer G Sime for council, M W Webb treasurer Grant Pollock assessor Dr T D Jones Alfred Gadd James Bruce as park commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
John H. Brinkman
Businessmens
J. H. Brinkman
O. RB. Fuller Sx
H.C. Wierman
W. L. McIntire
R. G. Hunter
Telmer G. Sime
M. W. Webb
Grant Pollock
T. D. Jones
Alfred Gadd
James Bruce
Brinkman
W. Leland Mclntire
O. B. Fuller Sr
J.P. Graves
Owen Patterson
W. Fattee
J. B. Kent
C. W. Siefkin
Board of Park Commissioners
C. H Tollefsrude
C. B. Bowen
Council
Dr. Siefkin
Des Moines Township Woman's Club News and St Patrick Program
The Des Moines Township Woman's Club met at the D M TY school on Tuesday with a St Patrick s Day themed program. Mrs G red Smith spoke on Ireland and its relations and customs while members exhibited Irish linens and handwork. Music by Mrs Arthur Vaughn and performances by Frances Phillips Dale Hewlett and others followed. Christmas Seal Sale chairman Mrs Homer Kyle urged fund raising for public health with half of proceeds staying in the D M T territory for diphtheria antitoxin kits and health emergencies. Refreshments were served by Mrs Earl Kilbourne and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Township
Arthur Vaughn
Frances Phillips
Dale Hewlett
Divenna Vaughn
Virginia Vaughn
Alvin Vaughn
Billy Spencer
Grace Hertz
Killkenney
Homer Kyle
Laurens
Pocahon
Chet Carpenter
Martha Otto
Earl Kilbourne
Nannie Snyder
Irene Geishecker
Lenten Plans At Local Methodist Church
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. T S Bassett outlines Lent activities. Sunday worship continues with an evening service and a pageant Great Possessions. Epworth Leaguers meet at 5:00 pm with leaders Frances Vaughn Wanda Stoufe and Gwendolyn Nelson. Wed Apr 4 Ladies Aid Kensington. Holy Week plans include Palm Sunday Easter services and weekday union services with other denominations.
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Epworth Leaguers
Frances Vaughn
Wanda Stoufe
Gwendolyn Nelson
Theo Gaskell
Kensington
Trinity Lutheran
Nain Lutheran
Methodist
NAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES Sunday services listed
Rev L H Kjoler outlines schedule for Nain Lutheran Church with Danish morning service on the first Sunday monthly and English services otherwise. Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Evening Service on 1st and 3rd Sundays at 8 p m Mid-Week Prayer Meeting Thursdays at 8 p m Rolfe community invited to attend Arrow subscription paid up status asked.
Declamatory contest crowns winners at school auditorium
Rolfe Plover and Bode win top honors in oratorical dramatic and humorous divisions. Plover, West Bend and Rodman take second in respective categories. Participants from Bode Emmetsburg Liver more Pocahontas Redman West Bend and Redman high schools compete as judges praise close results. Boys Glee Club and instrumental solos cap the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Plover
Bode
West Bend
Rodman
Rolfe High
Barbara Melson
Forrest Sanders
Valeria Leutjen
Emmetsburg
Livermore
Pocahontas
Redman
Fort Dodge High School
Glee Club
Margaret
Virgina White
Keith Rickard
Rolfe Local News Highlights Family Visits and Elections
Weekend visits mark Rolfe area social life with Miss Madeline Snook and Miss Dorothy Johansen spending time together. Des Moines school race yields a tame result with Lehnus defeating Pease for a two year post. American Legion Auxiliary meeting reports and health updates include Dr. Lawson's prolonged illness and local nurse care for Donald Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Snook
Plover
Dorothy Johansen
Clarence Calligan
Virginia Loo
L. J. Clave
Ottosen
Jack’ Eppelsheimer
C. D. Ferguson
Thos. Diggs
Rolfe
O. J. Cruickshank
F. C. DeWolf
Anna
Cruickshank
Rolland Cruickshank
Fred Phelp
Raymond Henderson
Percy Phelp
LaVerne
Joseph Krejci
B. C. Rudolfson
H. C. Lawson
E. W. Wilson
Armstrong
Des Moines
KE. Lehnus
Loren Pease
Ernest Vaughn
Wm. R Fisher
Will Sennett
Chas
Majorowicz
American Legion Auxiliary
Z. T. Carroll
Lewis Paulsen
A. A. Richmond
Marvin Burroughs
Stoner
F. Alberts
Misa Marcella Quigley
Donald Davidson
Donald
Trinity Lutheran Church Box Social Planned At Parsonage
Sunday services will be limited next Sunday with morning worship at 10 45 and Luther League at 10 00. A box social is set for Friday evening March 16 at the parsonage under Luther League auspices with lunch for those who do not bring boxes. Missionary Society meets March 21 with Mrs. E B Thompson for a note on improving grace and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
The
Missionary Society
E. B. Thompson
Bailey
Presbyterian Church Notes Service Schedule and Visit
Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Christian Endeavor 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 8:00 p.m. Rev Geo Albright of Storm Lake will conduct Sunday services. Every-Member Canvass set for Sunday afternoon March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Geo. Albright
Storm Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legionaires
American Home Study Club
Wm. Matteson
Pikertown
Farmers’ Union
W. L. Wilson
M. D. Anderson
A. D. Evans
J. R
Florence
Winifred Thornton
Matt Peasley
Leonard McDonald
Matt
Ricks
Cappy
Cecil Pericles Bernhard
Carroll A. Lane
Ellen Murray
Mildred Taylor
Skinner
Reuben Wangberg
Mary McEwen Nelson
Legion
M. P. Messinger
Rob Roy
Basten
D. M. PT. Woman’s Club
Morni
Epworth League
Nain Lutheran Church
L. H. Kjoler
Arrow
Trinity Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church Notes
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