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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Louis Paulson hosted a dinner Sunday in Gilmore City in honor of Mrs Lendt Paulson's birthday anniversary. Also present were Mr and Mrs Lendt Paulson Mrs Ed Paulson and Mrs Robinson.
A Lutheran mission meeting of the Eagle Grove Circuit Norwegian Lutheran Church of America will be held May 18 19 and 20 at the Little Sioux Valley Church Rembrandt. Rev J J Lee Callender opens with a sermon Rev Haavik Bode introduces the topic Matt 936 107 Rev Geo Holm the missionary on furlough from China speaks. Circuit president Rev J O Wangberg and Rev Theo Lerud serve as secretary.
The town of Alta closed its business year April 1 with 3500 more in the treasury. It operated utilities light water and heat totaling 35235 in revenue and kept profits despite lower rates. Bonded debt stands at 30000 with 18500 direct liability and 11500 in paying bonds to be covered by special assessments. Cash on hand 23987 and property valued at 150000.
The Des Moines Township Woman's Club will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon May 12 at the D. M. T. school building. Members will answer roll call by naming one of my mother's favorite songs.
One leave out one error and one ad addition should be taken care of in your directory to be absolutely correct. Clip the following and paste in your directory Jarvis Mrs Frank Res Peterson Martin Farm 151R18 Lurie s General Store 4273
A L D Club members hosted a mother and daughter party at the W. P. Wheeler home Tuesday evening with about forty attendees. A 6:30 dinner was served by Misses Dorothy Cleal Helen Thompson Florence Peterson and Ruth Dawson, followed by remarks from Mrs. J H Brinkman and Mrs. J C Gunderson. The program featured vocal solos duets and a musical reading by several members. A social hour and games closed the pleasant gathering.
About eighty Epworth Leaguers from Gilmore City Humboldt Pocahontas and Rolfe attended the Sub District Rally at Rolfe M E church. Frances Vaughn won first in Bible reading and Barbara Melson won in story telling and will advance to the district contest on June 13. The program included Hyphonium Solo Donald Eikenberry Trombone Solo Donald Davidson Piano Solo Burdette Graeber Violin Solo Stella Mae Brinkman Vocal Solo and a talk on Responsibility by Rev J J Share Humboldt. An evening session of games followed with Miss Doris MacVey directing and light refreshments provided.
John Griffith and Arthur Boettscher of Varina were injured Sunday when their car struck a calf that leaped into the road. The car skidded and overturned in a ditch four miles northeast of Ponda. Griffith suffered a broken collar bone and severe bruises, while Boettscher had head cuts.
George Brown of Havelock was arrested by Sheriff Chas Stebbins on bootlegging charges. He pled guilty before Judge George Heald in Pocahontas, receiving a sentence of three hundred dollars and three months in jail.
Iowa State College experts report the ideal weed control window for soybeans is May 25 to June 4 for seed or hay. They advise against early planting before weed kill, recommend solid drilling or tight row spacing, and note that heavy seeding yields similar to moderate rates.
Six year old Blaine Hoskins son of Mrs Justine Hoskins of West Bend was badly injured when struck by a Whittemore chick hatchery delivery truck on a business street. He is in Whittemore Hospital in critical but hopeful condition. Eyewitnesses say the truck driver fled the scene after the impact.
Geo Kent of Bradgate escaped serious harm when his shotgun discharged as he crawled through a fence on the Godden farm. The blast tore clothing from his chest and cut skin, leaving him fortunate not to be fatally wounded. Dr. W W Beam treated the wound, calling it a near miracle.
Rev W A Wilkinson leads services as Sunday School and Bible Class meet. Mothers are urged to attend with transportation arranged for those in need. Epworth League reports good attendance and plans a delegation to the Okoboji Institute. Willing Workers meeting skipped this week. Foreign Missionary Societies hold a district convention at Alden Iowa on Thursday and Friday.
The notice lists worship and youth group times for Trinity Lutheran Church led by Rev J O Wangberg. Morning Worship at 10 00 a m Luther League at 10 45 a m Mid week Prayer Meeting at 8 00 p m Catechism Class Saturday May 9 at 10 00 a m Sunday school and Luther League to be the only services this Sunday Topic Jesus and a Life of Service.
Baily Services lists a morning Mothers Day observance with cut or greenhouse flowers brought to the church and coordinated by Mrs Earl Fisher. An evening program by the orchestra and chorus led by Miss Shriner includes ensembles and congregational singing. A music fund offering and Loyalty Day report are noted.
Pastor L H Kjoller leads morning worship at 10:00 am with evening service at 11:00 am on 1st and 3rd Sundays The 8:00 pm prayer meeting on Thursdays invites all to attend as scheduled unless announced otherwise
The Pocahontas County Cow Testing Association schedules its annual tour and picnic for Friday June 5 at the Women's Reformatory near Rockwell City. Earl Schultz of the Dairy Extension Service at Iowa State College will be the principal speaker.
The Rutland Savings Bank of Rutland has a state banking department certificate to establish a branch in Bradgate. Bradgate has lacked banking facilities since the local Savings Bank closed six to eight years ago.
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