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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1937
Page
5
Rolfe high school basketball fans traveled to Council Bluffs for the district tourney with many staying at the Chieftain hotel to watch the Rolfe squad in the Friday night game against Sloan and the Saturday final versus Council Bluffs.
The Waldorf College a capella choir of about 50 performed in Rolfe, delivering sacred selections without instruments. Dir Odvin Hagen guided a strong bass section and soprano Dorothy Boyd earned praise for her contralto solo as the group evoked bell like tones in Easter Bells.
Mrs Cora Spooner will hold a closing out sale on the Malcolm farm four miles east of Rolfe on Monday March 22 at 1 o clock. She will sell six work horses thirteen cattle eight milk cows and three sows with litter. Also poultry machinery seed corn and miscellaneous items.
The Excelsior society of Rolfe Presbyterian Church held an all day meeting at Rev. H A Sinning and wife s home. A covered dish luncheon followed by a program led by Mrs Leland McIntire featured devotionals and officer elections. Thirty five members attended as welfare work continued with comforters tied and block pieces cut.
First ten Rolfe basketball players and their coach A D Evans along with Supt M D Anderson and Mr and Mrs P J Riches attended a 7 pm dinner at the Central States Electric Co office. The menu and decor matched school colors red and gold.
A union pep meeting at Nain's Lutheran church kicked off the community religious survey led by four Protestant churches. Four short talks inspired the crowd and music was provided by multiple choirs. Eight survey teams were blessed and briefed by J. O. Hosier as the survey commences.
The ashes of Mrs. C Q Hansen arrived by express Monday and burial services were held at Clinton Garfield cemetery Tuesday afternoon. About 30 friends attended the Presbyterian service conducted by Dr H A Sinning. Interment was with her parents E Buxham. No relatives were present but J C Damberg and Mrs Mary Williams organized the gathering. Mrs Hansen died February 25 in Long Beach California from a blood clot on the brain. Regular services were held at Long Beach. Her husband and son Edward Hansen were unable to attend the burial but were informed it was well conducted.
Rolfe high school defeated Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln 34 21 and clinched the district championship at Council Bluffs securing a state tournament berth in Des Moines. Rudolfson scored 18 points and Cornwell added 10 as Rolfe led 19 10 at halftime and dominated the game.
Bobby Watts, Rolfe High School guard, powered through a strong season helping the team post a defeatless record and reach the district tournament at Council Bluffs. An ankle injury in the opening game ended his state tourney chances, drawing universal sympathy from fans. George Marine stepped in to shine during the tournament.
Miss Amy Ireland of Rolfe district agent for Mutual Life of New York through Des Moines agency presents each of the first ten basketball squad members with a life insurance policy with premiums paid for the first quarter. The gesture is praised by the team and noted as timely for a tough state tournament.
The Rolfe squad left Tuesday for Des Moines to compete with 15 schools for the state championship at Drake Field House. Key players include center Keith Rickard the six foot two hundred pound standout and top passer. Albert Rudolfson a leading shooter averaging 20.3 points per game. and Leo Cornwell the defensive forward known as Eagle Eye Cornwell. Guards Lawrence Kennedy and George Marine step up in Rickard’s absence with reserve players Arnold Hansen Berard Ferden Edgar Smith Ray Boles and Virgil Cox. Previously Watts suffered a broken foot and will be missed as the team boasts a strong offensive record this season.
Palm Sunday events begin at 10 A M with organ prelude and anthem. Services include sermons by Dr. Sinning, reception of new members, choral numbers, and solo acts through Monday to Friday leading to Easter Sunday 10 A M with special music and communion.
Protestant churches of Relix unite for a Good Friday service at 2 p m in the Methodist church. Rev George Robertson and Dr H A Sinning will preach on Isaiah 58 and the crucifixion. Other ministers will participate. business firms close 1 to 4 p m. week of services planned in all churches except Presbyterian and Methodism Saturday.
Eleanor Bates of Rodman placed third in a Des Moines free throw contest with 20 of 25 shots. The 32 year old star of the Rolfe girls team competed amid a season noted for high scoring and multiple trophies including conference and district titles.
Rolfe’s squad has won every Twin Lakes conference game over the last two years and gone 27 games this year including 1 scheduled and 11 tournament contests without a defeat. Fifty four cars carried fans to Belf last Sunday to greet Coach Evans and Announcer Pattee as the boys displayed their trophy. They open the State tournament against Centendle High Thursday at 11 10 in the morning.
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