Rolfe Local News Highlights And Social Notices
Rolfe reports include visits from Mrs A A Firkins and C B Barth, Ayrshire fish sellers, seed store moves by George A Ivey, and a forthcoming music contest at the schoolhouse. Marital news features Jay Lighter and Ethel Hollensen, with local church activities and a March party for Presbyterian Sunday school. Also, Donald Green visits Boone, Busy Birthday Club plans, and farm notes on Belgian stallion Sunny Jim 14240 plus local ads and announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Firkins
Marion Ham
Plover
Barth of
Havelock
Rolfe
Ayrshire
George A. Ivey
Rolfe State Bank
Jens Thompson
Thompson
Jay H. Lighter
Donald Green
Boone
R. E. Green
G. S. Shriner
B. F. Barber
Fonda
Mineral Baths and Swedish Massage Ad in Humboldt Iowa
LADY ATTENDANT DR. CARL C HOVELAND Chiropractor Foot Specialist offers mineral baths and Swedish massage in Humboldt Iowa with contact at phone 375.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl C. Hoveland
Humboldt, Iowa
Harness Trade Offer Cuts Cost with Used Sets
A local dealer promotes trading in used harness sets as partial payment to reduce price. The program encourages customers to trade now to save money and obtain new equipment.
Evangelistic Meeting At Methodist Church Begins March 24
The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules eight day evangelistic meetings from March 24 to March 31 led by Rev. H A Bassett with nightly services at 7 45 p m and a Family Day next Sunday. Activities include Epworth League at 7 p m and a midweek program plus Ladies Aid Kensington March 27 and church social April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Bassett
Ladies’ Aid
Kensington
General Church
Epworth League
League
T. Jones
Trinity Lutheran Church Weekly Services and Notices
Rev J O Wangberg leads Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 10:00 and worship at 10:45 am. Luther League meets 8:00 pm. midweek prayer Thursday 8:00 pm. Note: preaching next Sunday 10:00 am. Sunday school 11:00 am. special music by the choir. Catechism class March 23 at 1:00 pm. Ladies Aid March 27 at Mrs Fred Kerns home. Quote from C H Spurgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
P. M. Peterson
Richard Hovland
J. O. Wangberg
Presbyterian
C. W. Siefka
Frances McIntire
Irene McNee
Duane White
Luther League
Joan
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fred Kerns
C. H. Spurgeon
Church schedule hints at week of faith and youth events
The itinerant church plans services next Sunday with a sermon on Our Obligations to God and an evening program Your People's Night. A pageant Your Prays and a central youth section are noted, plus Family Night on Wednesday March 27 featuring a covered dish luncheon and a stewardship play Mr Businessman Christian vs Mr Whata Grasper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iterian Church
Christian
Whata Grasper
Stewardship Day at the Presbyterian Church
Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:10 a.m. Junior Endeavor 3:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 7:45 p.m. Stewardship Day observed at the church under Pastor H A Sinning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Presby
Happenings at Havelock brings visits and weddings
Havelock notes visitors from Laurens Pocahontas and Rolfe visit families in town. The Plantz wedding in Pocahontas taps many friends while S. C. Nickelsen family plans return from Florida about April 1. Local telegraph line staff hired Waters and Phillips join HaveLock Exchange. Ladies Aid to serve lunch at M E church with program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Hopkins
Laurens
Lester Goodchild
Frank Ralfe
Henry Buck
Rolfe
J. T
Roscoe Hendricks
Fort Dodge
Frank Krischell
Mercy Hospital
Andy Ritchart
Mallard
Havelock
Wess Mason
Forest Mason
Jas. Williams
West Union
D. L. Mason
K. P. Hunter
John
Alvin Helsa
Spencer
Havelock Mutual Telephone Co
Legion Hall
George Waters
Jay Phillips
Waters
Israel Halder
Raymond
Pocahontas
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Bert Bass
Ruth
Esther
Calvin
Fred Morisick
Ayrshire
Bass
Lutheran Hospital
Swan Wilson
Local residents visit relatives and travel for chores
Mrs. Will Smith hosts Ruth Chase in town while Ruth plans a week with her brother in Evanston Wyoming. Des Moines visitor Pearl Voeguin stays with Irene Hawk as Bert Ferris and Will Hilton travel to Sioux City. Rochester Mayo Clinic plans keep Rev Day away from services. Various locals visit kin, handle business, and care for ill relatives across towns including Fort Dodge, Shelby, Pocahontas, Rolfe, and Laurens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Smith
Ruth Chase
Evanston
Wyoming
Nathan Chase
Pearl Voeguin
Baby
Des Moines
Irene Hawk
Bert Ferris
Will Hilton
Sioux City
Ray E. Grover
Mr. Hilton
M. E
C. L. Day
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Tola Waters Lynch
Fort Dodge
Jack Haynes
Lohrville
Eugene Waters
Ruth
Gerry
E. R. Waters
Barney
Ella Chase
C. GC. Cole
Phrl Baurett
Beulah Cole
Shelby
C. C. Cole
D. J. Wench
Sioux Rapids
Rena Huseby
George Cole
Rochelle
Ill
Havelock
Thos. Edge
Ray K. Grover
Will Ralph
Rodman
Ralph
Ella Classen
Myrl Barth
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Cal Bash
Pocahontas
Thos, Cooney
Carl
George
Ware
Ole Borch
Laurens
Central States Electric Co
Herman Nelson
Rolfe
Harry Hansen
Wilma Knapp
E. P. Hunter
Hunter
Sylvia Briggs
Miss Henderson
Buena Vista College Choir Broadcast Set For March 24Sunday
The Buena Vista College choir from Storm Lake performed on WHO and will return for another concert March 24 from 9 00 to 9 45 p m The studio will provide a bus to Storm Lake and if fan mail shows support the concerts could become a monthly feature Miss Myrl Barth daughter of Mr and Mrs C S Barth is a choir member at 4 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Myrl Barth
Rolfe Man Buys Oleson Cafe
Vance Wiley of Rolfe became owner of the West Side Cafe from Louis and Mrs. Oleson who retire due to ill health. Wiley plans to take possession around April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Wiley
Rolfe
West Side Cafe
Louis Oleson
Wiley
Palmer unit to host county American Legion Auxiliary meeting
The Palmer Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will entertain other Pocahontas county units at Palmer on Tuesday afternoon March 26. Plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
American Legion Auxiliary
Pocahontas County
Birthday surprise parties honor Gordon Grove and Bernice Waters
A surprise party at Mrs. Dith Grove’s Friday celebrated Gordon Grove turning sixteen with games and lunch. A separate gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Verne Waters celebrated daughter Bernice with games, gifts, and a farewell lunch at the end.
Progressive 500 Party At Odd Fellows Hall
A successful Progressive 500 card party was hosted Thursday evening by the local Rebekah organization at the Odd Fellows hall. Eleven tables competed with prizes awarded in both ladies and men divisions to Mrs. Claude Wilson, Mrs. Jos. Wilson, Chas Hauswirth, John Weishaar, and Will Crawford. guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson and others from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellow's Hall
Rebekah
Claude Wilson
Jos. Wilson
Chas, Hauswirth
John Weishaar
Will Crawford
Joe Wilson
St. Patrick's Day Lunch Hosted in Pocahontas
Mrs. W. W. Walters of Pocahontas presided as tally and score cards guided the St. Patrick's Day event. The lunch featured a green and white color scheme served by a group of volunteers led by Mrs. Will Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Walters
Pocahontas
Will Smith
Frank Ralle
Chas. Mann
Chas. Holger
G. A. Grover
L. Brazier
Pearl Mick
Mary Cope
Sadie Goodchild
County Legionaires Entertained by Am Legion at Havelock
Pocahontas County Legion Association enjoyed a Monday evening gathering at the Legion Hall in Havelock with 85 attendees. County Commander Dr T D Jones presided as minutes from Laurens were read and approved and Morris W Webb was reelected to the Soldiers Relief Commission. Delegations from multiple posts attended as the auxiliary juniors, under Mrs Frank Ralle, presented songs and toasts plus pantomime and a spinning wheel tableau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Im Eno
American Legion
Pocahontas County Legion Association
Legion Hall
Havelock
T. D. Jones
Rolfe
Laurens
Morris W. Webb
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Pocahontas
Plover
Fonda
Varina
Gilmore City
Palmer
Kanawha
Ned Goodchild
Spencer
John Ralle
Bradgate
Lyle Kunkle
Frank Ralle
Barbara Johnson
Marvella Ralle
Merle Waters
Vivian Lathrop iSong
Ee Ees
Geo. Waters
Verne Waters
R C. Cole
Fragmented report on Legionaires meeting and banquet
A partial account notes the Legionaires gathering discussing league matters and a bonus. It mentions presentations by Ty and PK and reports an excellent meal served by members during a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionaires
Nater
Bonus
Atreasin
P K
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Rolfe Local News
Boyd Yocum
Rolfe, Iowa
the Boyz Harness & Dollar Man
Methodist Episcopal Church
T. S. Bassett
Went Trinity Lutheran Church
Central States
Central States Electric
Rolfe Rolfe
Buena Vista Choir
Rolfe Man
Oleson Cafe
Progressive 500 Party
County Legionaires
Hy Brinkman
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa Deartment of Agriculture
Ray Murray
Secy
Wood’s Hatchery
Chevrolet
Fisher
Fling
Mich
DE Luxe
Flint
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit
Michigan
General Motors
Rolfe Auto Company
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