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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1936
Page
5
The Roife fire laddies present their annual benefit ball at The Pla Mor Ballroom Tuesday evening May 12 with LeRoy Miller and his Serenaders seven performers. Proceeds fund firefighting equipment and training as the city battles blazes. Buy a ticket to support the volunteer department even if you do not attend.
The Arrow urges voters to support the May 14 primary wing election in a county issue. The article promises detailed facts and figures on the paying proposition and asks readers to study the publication even if they plan to vote no, stressing informed civic participation.
M Grimes of Osceola will address Pocahontas on Tuesday evening May 12 as part of the Home Service Campaign. Shaw, town host, will introduce the program as a Republican effort to energize supporters and bolster party standing.
Scattered lines mention LD 1 H club meeting with Vernon Shimon and Marl Ives. The record notes a future meeting at a home and a brief discussion about a poll and a few names, with no clear outcomes or dates.
Fragmentary report notes awards related to public merit in a slot case and indictments linked to a state supreme court matter. It also references a price spread between New York and London and tariff effects on imports.
Community clubs and organizations across Wy talk of upcoming gatherings in May. The Hawks meet at 8 00 p.m. on May s to discuss plans while the M I Mission and American Study Club hold home meetings on May Pye and May 16 respectively. Local units of the Newtenn Legion Auxiliary and ALT club schedule events at members’ homes with several hostesses listed including Mrs. Green ly and Esther Jones. Poppy Day is set for May 3.
C. J. Ditto chairman of the state highway commission says paying bonds will not become a tax on real estate. He explains $8,000,000 yearly from gas tax and motor license fees will retire bonds and pay interest, with no property tax.
Residents note Wry water shutoffs at night while the 1st tank undergoes interior painting and cleaning. The tank is drained for proper paint adhesion and will be finished in silver with a Rolfe label for readers.
The Des Moines Township Worth-While 4-H Club met Saturday at Mrs. Thomas Dicer’s home with eight members present. Dorothy Vote spoke on The 4-H Club Measuring Stick and Doris Vaughn presented A Family Canning Budget. Wilna Struthers discussed Savory Horns in 4-H Garden. Ruth Seaton Hicks demonstrated. Wola Struthers was chosen delegate to the State Convention in Ames. The group rehearsed 4-H music and a social hour followed with refreshments served by the hostess. Firemen's Ball is planned for Tuesday in May.
Des Moines reports a total May bond payment of 6,672,040 reflecting a 98,165 saving from refunded bonds. Comptroller Murtaugh notes outstanding road program debt at 82,083,000 after prior reductions from 1116,838,000. Counties refunded 21,148,000 in bonds, saving 575,817 in interest as rates fell to 2.78 percent with an average four and a half year maturity. Northwest counties largely avoided new issues. Louisa county did not issue bonds. Revenue comes from state fuel taxes and auto registrations.
The Hudson Estate advertises a sale of household goods belonging to the late Mr and Mrs G H Hudson. The sale is at the residence west of the M and St L tracks on Elm Street at two oclock. A good assortment of equipment for keeping a home will be offered. See advertisement in this save day for details.
Dr Ernest C Dieterich longtime head of physical research for Goodyear Rubber Co dies at home after heart ailment since January He was a University of Iowa graduate professor there and active in engineering societies He leaves a widow Kathryn and a son Ernest Jr funeral at Cedar Rapids Iowa with notable pallbearers including J W Schade Harold Gray and others
The county road committee schedules educational meetings Friday evening May 8 at multiple township centers. Attendees are urged to bring questions. speakers include C W Peterson J J Mullen in Colfax Township and others in Varina Parish Gall Marshall Sherman Lake Lizard Rankin and Grant Townships. BK Hawley to speak at Palmer on Saturday evening May 9.
Notice to women’s clubs invites federated and non federated groups to join the county conference at the public school building in ronda on Saturday May 9 9 30 a.m. George O. Hauck serves as county chairman and extends the invitation.
Rolfe high school entries at the Iowa City state music festival included the orchestra, girls glee club, and Anita Miller on bass viol. The orchestra received excellent rating, while the glee club also earned excellent. only Orange City Moorhead and Moorhead earned superior ratings. Drivers and organizers supported the trip, and the school expressed gratitude for community help.
The Des Moines Township Consolidated Schools present the class play Shadow of Terror by Austin Goetz at the D M Te auditoriaus Thursday and Friday at eight. The cast features Evelyn Sernett Virgida Vaughn and Doris Vaughn with other students delivering performances across comedy and drama. Between acts the school music department offers numbers.
The Woman's Club met in the afternoon at Mrs. C. J. Gunlerson's home. Officers were elected: President C L Gunderson, vice presidents G B Talmer and W S Butlers, recording secretary C J Lathrop, treasurer Minnie Jarvis, directors Will Howland and Mays H Forsythe, correspond ing secretary Frank Robinson. The program, led by the American Home Department, featured Evelyn Perrin’s piano and vocal solos. Mrs H Forsythe presented the story preceding Edgar A Guest’s poem What Makes a House a Home.
Officials warn dairy producers to keep heavy producing cows away from stalk fields to prevent crop damage and soil compaction. The advisory stresses safer grazing practices and timely field access to protect harvests and future milk production.
The Rolfe high school senior class stages its annual play this Friday. Cast includes Mary Grayson, Johnson, Grant, Melson, Shelgren, Wiegman, and many more with the Girls Glee Club performing between acts. Tickets list usual admission prices.
The University of Iowa selected seven top economics students for membership in the Orden of Artus. Clifford Gracber was named among the honorees, reflecting Rolfe's pride in its alumni. Grinnell College hosted senior girls exploring college options. Friday's activities paused for a baseball tournament and a music contest.
Members of the A. I. D. Club hosted a seven o clock dinner at Mrs. Maude Ives home in honor of their daughters. Tulip centerpieces May basket favors and personalized place cards decorated the tables. A two course meal preceded a Major Bowes style program with Mrs. W. Wheeler as Major Bowes and Mrs. A. R. Thornton as Graham Mc Namee featuring solos dances readings and a grand parade finale.
Firemen's Ball is set for Tuesday May 12 and Poppy Day activities on Saturday May 23. D M T Woman's Club meets at the school May 12. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Robert Bruce visiting storm areas north of Rolfe and Clarence Hendricks funeral in Havelock.
Laurens defeats Rolfe 6-5 in the final after earlier wins by Laurens over Palmer 6-5 and Rolfe over Havelock 16-5. Wedgebury starred for Laurens with 17 strikeouts in the Laurens-Palmer game, while Land ing pitched for Rolfe and Larson for Laurens.
Dr P Ke Brown of Iowa State College Agronomy warns crops require balanced feed from fertilizer. He cites reduced yields and lower quality due to improper soil feeding and urges farmers to supply a proper ration for crops.
Rolfe area residents reported visits and gatherings with relatives and friends Saturday through Sunday. Many identities from Rolfe to Fort Dodge, Armstrong, Clear Lake and Estherville were seen visiting, dining, or attending events. a public May breakfast is planned at the Presbyterian church and a Ukraine storm damage view trip occurred.
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