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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
3
Mary Ames advises choosing small prints for girls dresses to fit Betty 8. She notes making kids clothes is cheaper, emphasizes durable seams and practical features like raglan sleeves, growth room, and self-help zippers. She recommends simple trims, reinforced buttons, and appropriate neck openings for easy dressing.
A family finds quiet nights by aligning Dick's schedule with an earlier radio show. Mothers in the neighborhood unite to set an earlier bedtime, using peer cues and a personal clock. Dick adapts, becoming a self starter and easing parent protests.
Frying uses a lot of fat to cook meat. Pan broiling starts in a dry skillet then light greasing and pouring off fat to avoid frying. Broiling and pan broiling are preferred for tender cuts, as too high heat dries the meat.
A historic recipe describes making scrapple from Jean pork with cornmeal and broth, then cooling and slicing the firm loaf to fry. It also outlines a three-slice hot sandwich with asparagus, hard cooked egg, minced ham or liver wurst, mayonnaise, and cole slaw served in a lettuce cup.
The Des Moines Township Women's Club moves its meeting to Friday May 2 at 2 00 pm to hear John R Fitzsimmons from Iowa State College speak on landscape architecture. Local residents and invited men may attend. cupcakes are requested for dessert.
Sunday fishing at the lakes. Mr. and Mrs. G A Hollenbeck spent Sunday afternoon with friends at Rolfe and Laurens. Will Nowack made a business trip to Sioux City Sunday evening. Chris Hacker and son were business visitors at the county seat Monday. Mrs. Ivalee Resseguie and Jon Edward were over from Laurens Thursday. Jon Edward took part in the baby style show. Pearl Mick and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ebey were at Pocahontas, Sunday.
Local note highlights Supt. Rey E. Jennings resigns to lead Albert City schools after three years in Havelock. Ongoing farm work includes oats flax and early corn preparations. Citizens attend Cattle Feeders banquet in Laurens. Community visits and family gatherings described along with a list of local improvements and social events. Mrs Hendricks of Rolfe dies after a stroke. family health concerns noted.
A Thursday afternoon Methodist gathering drew many youngsters for a program followed by a 25¢ lunch that raised a neat sum. Local residents visitors and families, including Pearl Mick with Mrs. Dale Cupp and the Bentheys, were noted in county seat rounds and social visits.
This week brings notices of a daughter arriving at the Richard Jacobson home in Los Angeles California. A firstborn son arrives for Mr and Mrs Burton Jacobson of Danbury. A new son joins the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Davis in Algona and Mrs Jay Williams witnesses the care of mother and child. Friday evening visits bring Henry Buck and Mr and Mrs Frank Ralle to Rolfe due to Mrs Hendricks illness. Gordon Leigh and daughters travel from Pocahontas for a reunion. Chester Scallen now holds a government post in California and Opalene is married.
Pastor John Drake Wolcott leads Sunday services at Havelock Methodist Church with 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. worship. The Friendly Day circle meets at Mrs. Lent's home Thursday. May 1 conference Society meeting is at Fort Dodge First Methodist. Youth rally in Mallard set for May 5. Goodwill Industries pickup planned for May 8. donate clothing and accessories.
In Washington Secretary Hull says powers seek to control the new world and life we live. In New York Secretary Knox warns of a world encircled by hostile powers and the risk of Germany cutting U S commerce to Africa. He urges aiding Britain and keeping U S war materials flowing to defeat Germany.
Iowa State Extension tests in Pocahontas and 17 counties show corn yields rose about 11.2 bushels per acre when potash and phosphate potash fertilizer were applied by planter or cultivator. Alkali soils with limited plant growth benefit from added soluble potash that otherwise remains insoluble.
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