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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1947
Page
3
Julie Adams and her sister Jean play roles as lie to Lieutenan t Dick Mansfield in a hospital romance. Julie confesses her love as Dick gains partial sight and discovers Julie’s deception. He tears off his glasses and warmly declares his long held love for Julie.
Havelock fire crews quickly extinguished a blaze at the Harry Patterson farm barn northeast of town. Local events include Will Boyson’s new residence basement, Mrs. Dale Spiker working at the cafe, and a Woman's Society lunch after a church meeting. Community visits and family travel are noted, along with a birth in Philadelphia and various local social activities.
Mrs. Mary Wagner sold household goods at a farm sale on Highway 17 Saturday. J H Eno to sell goods at a residence with J E Edge clerking. Stockyard gates opened by local boys. mayor informed. Fonda high school baseball lost 8 to 1 on school diamond. Donald Sandvig visited sister Mrs. Spiker and H D Grover home. Alfred Sanding suffered a second stroke. Delineates infant care, telephone directory deliveries, new local telephones installed, Henry Pundt family moving, Sheldon Grover apartments occupants relocating. Fort Dodge shoppers plus Lake Minnewashta trip details and a community shower for Mrs Eldon Hawk.
Mrs. W. J. Blackwell returned to Kansas City after funeral services for her uncle Henry Monkelien. Miss June Hudek visited with her parents in West Bend, joined by Stanley Altmann from Sioux City. Marie and Rose Lampe hosted by J. H. Lampe. other Sunday guests include Joe Lynch family of Mallard. Bingo club at Rhodes home with prizes for high score and consolation. Elizabeth Ann Hiemenz to Evanston after visiting Hudsons. Henry Holder of Fonda visited locals. Stelpflug cared for them in Colling. Mrs Posakony travels to New York and Syracuse to visit relatives and see work. W. B. Smith of Hartington visits Lorge family before week’s end.
Sacred Heart parish pastor Rev. G F Wessling and Sacred Heart school pupils under Sisters of St Fran cis staged a program in Holy Name hall on April 22. Three playsets were presented with Mrs Martha Sefeik delivering thanks. Father Wessling granted the children a free day on Wednesday.
Officers of St. Joan of Arc Court 1118 Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters were installed at Holy Name hall with Mrs. Adolph Koebele as installing officer. New officers include Mrs. Carl Storr and Mrs. George Mileschik as chiefs, Alma Dunn as recording secretary, R. H. Wienhold as financial secretary, A. J. Naughton as treasurer, and sentinels Jane Quinn and others. A $25 donation was voted to the Franciscan mission in China. The meeting ended with rosary, refreshments, and card games won by Mrs. Henry Holler of Fonda.
A note describes receiving many lovely and useful gifts and mentions lunch was served by the hostess.
Install Officers Charles A. Schott was installed as chief ranger of Spaulding Court Men’s Catholic Order of Foresters. Others included M. H. Hammes vice chief ranger Jack Mc Cartan recording secretary BE. R. Donohoe financial secretary George Alig treasurer Robert Koebele speaker Adolph Koebele and George Mileschik conductors J. H. Lampe J. B. Pattee and S. Ries trustees. The group voted to donate 50 to the Franciscan mission in China, urged by Sister M. Agatha. Refreshments followed at the Ideal Cafe.
Miss Lorna Martha Hodgell daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hodgell of Gilmore City wed Vincent Miller son of Mr and Mrs Frank Miller of Pocahontas in a Tuesday April 22 ceremony at Sacred Heart Catholic church officiated by Rev Vincent Beacom. Attendants were Frances Miller and Clarence Waller with Miller serving in the army.
The cafe business changed hands with Mr and Mrs R M Love selling to Mr and Mrs William Coffman of Arnold's Park who took possession this week. Mr Love will pursue private engineering work after the sale. The couple will be at home near Pocahontas.
In Odebolt Jacob Anderson reaches 94 years marking him the town's oldest resident. He has lived in Odebolt for 70 years with 62 of those on a farm, reflecting a long local life and community presence.
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