Ilfe to honor basketball stars with April 6 gathering
A community celebration for the school's basketball team is planned for Wednesday night April 6 at the high school auditorium. Adults only, no charge, light lunch to follow in the corridor with music by the high school department and entertainment by Larry and Bob.
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Charlton Brothers
Myr. Rubenstein
Fort Dodge Messenger
Larry
Bob
Bergen
McCarthy
C. B. Bowen
Rulfe’s
Road Patrol Chief Speaks at Pocahontas Legion Meet
Rolfe legionnaires attend the Pocahontas county Legion convention in Havelock with Iowa Highway Patrol Assistant Chief Harry Nestle and Highth district commander Fred M. Hudson as speakers. Attendees from Rolfe include Ed Gahm Paul Snook Arch Mather Jack Johnson Marvin Burroughs C B Chapman and Claude Hicks. M W Webb is reelected to the county relief commission. Ralph Showers and son Billy visit from Des Moines with Edgar Showers returning from the basketball tournament.
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Rolfe
Sleepy Drivers Cause Thousands Of Traffic Deaths
National Safety Council warns about 2,000 yearly deaths from tired drivers. Some victims merely drowse, others actually doze off before losing control. Rest is essential but napping at the wheel is dangerous and a defense against crashes.
District meeting to be hosted by K P lodge
The K P lodge will entertain a district meeting on Monday evening at the K P hall. Other lodges have signified their intention to be represented. All members and past members are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served. Don’t forget the date Monday April 4.
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K P
K. P
Sac City Hosts All-State Basketball Team Banquet
Sac City will honor five Des Moines Register selected all state basketball players and their coaches next Friday. The Sac City squad with 21 straight wins will be feted at the banquet with Al Rudolfson named forward on the all state team and Coach Art Evans in attendance.
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Sac City
Des Moines
al Rudolfson
Art Evans
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Meeting Recap
The Garfield Township Farm Bureau gathering discussed whether farmers face more consumer or producer problems. The debate featured Frank Cornwell and Andrew Simonson for the affirmative and Earl Ives with J E DeWolf for the negative. The program included readings, music, and reports from 4 H clubs with refreshments served afterward.
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A. W. Ives
Frank Cornwell
Andrew Simonson
Earl Ives
J. E. DeWolf
Tompkins
Marie Hosier
Winifred Brinkman
Blower
Robin
Arrow Enters Its Twenty Ninth Year Under New Management
The Arrow marks its 29th year since its 1910 founding by Marion Bruce who edited and published it continuously until recent management changes last fall. The editor hopes for continued success over the next 29 years.
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Arrow
Marion Bruce
The
Double Six Met At J. T. Grant Home Luncheon and Bridge
A 1 o'clock luncheon and bridge were held at the J. T. Grant home with Mrs. Grant as host. Assisting were Mesdames A. G. Hille and C. B. Bowen. Four guests attended and prizes were awarded for high and draw.
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Double Six
J. T. Grant
Walter Spence
M. T. Blessing
B. A. Peterson
Hikenberry
F. E. Grant
Penalty On Taxes In Force April 1
Today is the last day to pay taxes without penalty. A three-fourths of one percent penalty is added after April 1. If a tax payment is mailed with the property legal description and the postmark is before midnight today, the penalty is avoided.
D. M. T. Juniors stage Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick
The D. M. T. junior class presents Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick Thursday March 31 and Friday April 1 at 8 00 p m at the Des Moines Township school directed by Mr Jennings. Cast includes Charles Roberts Orville Lawman Robert Heathman Mildred Boyd Henrietta Kauffman Marjorie Peterson and others with Glenn Majorowicz as stage manager.
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Aaron Slick
Punkin Crick
Des Moines Township
Mr. Jennings
Charles Roberts
Wilbur Merridew
Orville Lawman
Clarence Green
Robert Heathman
Rosy. Berry
Mildred Boyd Little Sis Riggs
Maxine Spencer
Gladys May Merridew
Henrietta Kauffman
Marjorie Peterson
Mrs. Berry
Gladys May
Merridew
Sis
Aaron
Chicago
Red
Law
Oklahomy
Glenn Majorowicz
Girls’ Glee Club
James Leith
Archie Atkinson
Miss Finney
Rolfe Girl Wins First In Contest
Mary Beth Brinkman won first place in the oratorical division of the predistrict declamatory contest at Rolfe school auditorium on March 28. She may advance to the district contest at Sioux Center on April 1 to qualify for the state competition. Lucille Gehrt took first in humorous with Taming of the Shrew. Mary Eva Volberding was second in dramatic with As the Herons Fly. Dan Whitten of Rowan won first in dramatic with The Button.
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Mary Beth Brinkman
Rolfe
Mary Beth
Sioux Center
Humboldt High School
Lucille Gehrt
Mary Eva Volberding
Dan Whitten
Rowan
Central States Showcases Spring Refrigerators and Ranges
Central States Electric Co presents a spring preview at its offices showcasing new electric refrigerators and ranges. The display begins today with an opportunity to view the latest refrigeration and range models, highlighted in the company advertisement in this issue of The Arrow.
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Central States Electric Co
Arrow
AAA Acreage Allotments to Be Mailed to Pocahontas Farmers
Gilbert Ellis, chairman of the county AAA committee, reports that individual corn acreage and soil-depleting crop allotments are being computed quickly. Once ready, allotments will be mailed to each farmer. Early spring fieldwork and high demand generate questions about the allotments. The Amer Legion Auxiliary held a meeting at Mrs. M W Webb home with assistants Mrs. DeVaul and Mrs. Jens Thompson. A shower was given for Mrs. Fred Witt.
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Pocahontas County
Gilbert Ellis
County Aaa Committee
Ellis
American Legion Auxiliary
M. W. Webb
DeVaul
Jens Thompson
Fred Witt
4-H Girls Study Home Yard Beautification in Pocahontas County
Pocahontas county 4-H girls plan to move efficiency from home into the yard this summer. They study home grounds beautification as a supplement to their home economics course. Russell B. Johnson of Iowa State College attended a landscape training school at the courthouse on March 22 for 4-H leaders and older girls.
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Pocahontas County
Russel B. Johnson
Iowa State College
Court House
Trinity Ladies Aid Met at Telmer Sime Home
The Trinity ladies aid met at the Telmer Sime home Thursday with Evelyn and Grayce Thompson assisting Mrs. Sime in entertaining. Mrs. Kk. A. Simonson led the program and Rev. J. O. Wangberg led the devotional service. A lunch was served.
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Trinity Ladies Aid
Telmer Sime
Evelyn and
Grayce Thompson
Emmetsburg Hosts Two Cage Squads Banquet
Emmetsburg welcomed the Rolfe boys and West Bend girls basketball squads for a banquet at the Kermore hotel. About 200 townspeople attended the Merchants association event with coaches, friends, and students, enjoying program numbers and a free theater show afterward.
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Emmetsburg
Rolfe
West Bend
Kermore
Merchants Association of
Mmersburg
B B Boys Honored By Parents Banquet
The Rolfe basketball team and coach were honored at a parents banquet last night with about 100 attendees. Toastmaster M D Anderson led remarks as notable guests from out of town joined families, including Andy Woolfries WOI announcer and Coach Mentz from Ames.
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Rolfe
M. D. Anderson
Andy Woolfries
WOI
Mentz
Ames
Carroll Lane
Carroll
M. M. Rogers
Lytton
MecNee
Skelly Offers Bargain For Next Saturday Gas
The Skelly Super Service promotes a bargain offering two gallons of regular gas free with every purchase of five or more gallons on the coming Saturday. The ad invites customers to learn about their products and facilities.
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Skelly Super Service
Tuesday Club Meeting Highlights and Programs
The Tuesday club met this week with Mrs. J. T. Grant presiding. Mrs. C. J. Morrison spoke on Appreciation of Symphonies and Program Music and Mrs. C. W. Siefkin discussed Changes in Medicine and Surgery. Jean Mather sang the contest solo Invictus. next meeting April 12 with Mrs. O. B. Fuller Jr. as hostess.
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J. T. Grant
C. J. Morrison
C. W. Siefkin
Rolfe Town Election Results Show Clear Wins and Low Turnout
Rolfe held a Monday town election with 183 ballots cast. Major offices elected include Mayor J. H. Brinkman and Council members Luther Thompson and C. W. Siefkin, among others, with M. W. Webb chosen as treasurer and G. Pollock as assessor. Park commissioner A. R. Thornton re-elected for six years.
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Rolfe
Brinkman
Shors
W. A. Kelly
L.R. Davidson
Wangberg
Gunderson
Robert Larson
R. G. Hunter
A. Simonson
Wm. Obrecht
C. W. Siefkin
Luther Thompson
H. C. Wiegman
A. G. Stoufe
QO. B. Fuller
W. L. McIntire
Merl McAninch
C. B. Chapman
Fred Witt
E. A. Messinger
M. W. Webb
F. MacVey
J. C. Damberg
F. Strathman
G. Pollock
W. P. Wheeler
John Pouelson
O. K. Patterson
A R. Thornton
A. G. Hille
C. B. Bowen
Powhatan Pushers Is New 4 H Club
The Powhatan 4 H club met on Tuesday March 22 at Jean Pringle s home with members Wayne Henderson Chas Sharp Merle Kerns Jack Pringle Robert Sanders Jay Arnold Laurence Henderson Jean Pringle Eugene Forey Dean Stover Floyd Minkler Leonard Henderson Junior Minkler Keith Horsman and Harlan Horsman present. Members with baby beef projects were Merle Kerns Jack Pringle Jean Pringle Junior Minkler and Keith Horsman. Pig litters were raised by Jay Arnold and Laurence Henderson. Harvey Minkler reported on the European starling and a wildlife conservation discussion followed. The group adopted the name Powhatan Pushers and adjourned after lunch served by Mrs Pringle.
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Powhatan 4-H Club
Jean Pringle
Wayne Henderson
Chas Sharp
Merle Kerns
Jack Pringle
Robert Sanders
Jay Arnold
Laurence Henderson
Junior Minkler
Keith Horsman
Harvey Minkler
Pringle
Weed control meetings draw strong farmer turnout
Friday March 25 two weed control meetings drew strong attendance as farmers showed interest in a beefed up program. E P Sylvester of the Iowa State College extension service led the sessions outlining county programs already in place elsewhere.
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E. P. Sylvester
Iowa State College Extension Service
A L D Club Meets At Graeber Home
The A L D club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. A V Graeber's home. Members voted to supply milk for one month for a needy family's baby. Mrs C L Gunderson read letters from congressmen about the navy appropriation bill. Mrs A R Thornton reviewed Adult Educational Movements. Next meeting by Mrs Minnie Matteson scheduled for April 7 replacing April 12 due to Holy Week. Roll call prompt was "The Best Book I've Read This Year."
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A. L. D. Club
A. V. Graeber
C. L. Gunderson
A. R. Thornton
Minnie Matteson
Ozzie Pattee Earns Honor in Typing
Ozzie Pattee of Des Moines Amer ican Institute of Business was elected to the International Honor Society for Business Education for typing ten minutes at 64 words a minute with no errors. He graduated from Rolfe school four years ago.
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Ozzie Pattee
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
International Honor Society For Business
Ozzie
Rolfe
Nain Church Sets Special Services With Guest Speaker
Special services will be held at Nain Lutheran church from March 31 to April 8. Rev M G Christensen of Cedar Falls president of the Iowa district will speak as guest on designated days. Christensen brings first hand information on church conditions in Germany Denmark and the United States.
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Nain Lutheran Church
M. G. Christensen
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Naii
Christensen
Germany
Denmark
United States
Clock on Old Bank Building Repaired
The large clock on the old bank building has been repaired and is again showing Rolfe residents the correct time. This improvement is welcomed and the community congratulates those responsible for the repair.
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Rolfe
Britt district music contest draws Rolfe high entries
Rolfe high school enters multiple solo and group performances at the Britt district music contest on Friday and Saturday. Participants include Mary Jane Hunter Irene Peterson Carol Smith Virgil Cox Allen Lomen Jeanette Hauck Marie White Mary Graves Esther Roberts and others with events scheduled from 10:35 a m to 8:45 p m and several entries also set for Webster City next week.
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Rolfe
Britt
Webster City
Mary Jane Hunter
Irene Peterson
Carol Smith
Virgil Cox
Allen Lomen
Mary van Ives
Lu Mae White
Marie White
Jeanette Hauck
Mary Graves
Glee Club
Marie . White
Jeanette
Hauck
Estelyn Roberts
Robert Obrecht
Mary Beth Brinkman
Norma Lee Robinson
Elaine Brinkman
Mary von Ives
Variable Weather Boosts Spring Work Across County
Last week brought warm mild conditions that dried fields for grain seeding and allowed plowing in some areas. Trees showed new leaves, lawns greened, and bonfires common while town streets were mostly clean though some spots remained rough. Monday wind felled trees and broke windows at Sunset Hill poultry farm amid drizzling rain that continued into Tuesday. Wednesday brought colder air again.
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Sunset Hill Poultry Farm
Havelock Elects Officials in Town Vote
In Havelock 107 votes were cast. Mayoral candidates were G. A. Speer 54, W. E. Knight 48, Fred Hauswirth 1. Treasurer Edgar Goodchild 91, Jacobsen 79. Justice of the Peace Will Crawford 63. Councilmen results: C. L. Cornwell 92, J. C. Edge 86, Vance Wiley 84, W. A. Blumer 62, Gail Stover 57, E. A. Gruver 50, Will Hilton 1.
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Havelock Town
G. A. Speer
W. E. Knight
Fred Hauswirth
Edgar Goodchild
Jacobsen
Will Crawford
C. L. Cornwell
J. C. Edge
Vance Wiley
W. A. Blumer
Gail Stover
E. A. Gruver
Will Hilton
Promotion Club Meeting Today at Noon in Central States
Guy Smith will chair the regular Promotion club meeting at the Central States office today at noon. Attendees are urged to join, help promote constructive ideas for the good of Rolfe, and enjoy a good meal.
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Guy Smith
Promotion Club
Central States
Rolfe
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Daffy
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Will Give Glass
Trinity Ladies’ Aid
Telmer Sime’s
John’ Hewlett
B. B
Skelly
Rolfe’s
Businessmen’s
Powhatan Pushers
A. LD
Graeber Home
C. A. Pattee
Nain
R. HS
Havelock
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