Rolfe Notes Social Visits And School Staffing
Frank Jolliffe visits relatives in Iowa City and friends in Rolfe. Leonard McDonald and Helen Tiedeman visit Eldora. W S DeWolf stay with F E Fuller near Hose Lake Minnesota. Albert Secress arrives to become new Rolfe barber. Roberta Kennedy hospitalized in Fort Dodge for mastoid infection and operated on. Betty M Foster named Rolfe kindergarten teacher for next year succeeding Opal Bagstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jolliffe
Iowa City
Iowa
Leonard McDonald
Helen Tiedeman
Eldora
Leonard
W. S. DeWolf
Hose Lake
Minn
Albert Secress
Forest City
Moore
Roberta Kennedy
L. W. Kennedy
Mercy Hospital
Ft. Dodge
Roberta
Betty M. Foster
Bismark
N. D
Rolfe
Opal Bagstad
Miss Bagstad
Miss Foster
Late entrant Jack Hunter vies for county supervisor
Gilmore City report notes Jack Hunter, longtime Democrat and mayor of a nearby city, filed for the county supervisor post on the Democratic ticket. He faces Ralph Hudek of Pocahontas in the primary, with Hunter cited for strong county interest and a history in farming and business. Virginia Cowan enters county recorder race as Republican incumbent-leaning candidate from Cummins township with no opposition listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hunter
Gilmore City
Hunter
Fater Jean
Ralph Hudek
Pocahontas
John T. Cowan
Cummins Township
Pocahontas County
Havelock
Nain Lutheran Church Notes Pastor Kjoller schedules Danish and English services
The Rolfe community is invited to attend Sunday School and worship services at Nain Lutheran Church. Morning services on the first Sunday each month are in Danish, all other services are in English. Services follow a printed schedule unless announced otherwise.
Candidate for supervisor at large seeks June primary support
Jack Hunter of Gilmore City announces candidacy for a two year term as supervisor at large. He asks Democratic party supporters to vote in the June primary and back his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hunter
Gilmore City
Billy Gahm in critical condition after appendicitis operation
Four year old Billy Gahm, son of Mr and Mrs Walter A Gahm, lies in Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge in critical condition after complications from an appendicitis operation. Local residents, many with children of their own, rally prayers and support as Billy fights to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Walter A. Gahm
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Boots Gahm
Eggs and Humidity Affect Freshness, W.E. Priebe Warns
In this May 2 1934 letter W E Priebe explains that egg freshness hinges on humidity as much as temperature. He notes porous shells lose water in dry air, shows how a 30 dozen case loses weight, and advises storing eggs in a cool moist place with airflow to prevent odor buildup and keep quality high this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Rolfe Residents Spend 400 A Year At Local Stores
John J. Rolfe area residents spend about 400 dollars per person annually in local retail shops, a Chicago Wholesale Market Council estimate shows. The study ties Iowa's billion-dollar retail trade to Chicago’s vast wholesale market district west of the Loop and notes expansion plans to aid merchants serving town purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
John Ad. Rolfe
Chicago Wholesale Market Council
Iowa
Chicago
Loop
Chiscuga
United States
Nothing Lasts In This World Says Old Ledger Of Love
A wry note on impermanence accompanies a fragment about fading affection and worn checkbooks as reminders that even treasured bonds and finances degrade with time. The passage suggests cyclical change and resilience in the face of loss.
Veishea 18 at Iowa State marks weekend festivities
Iowa State College begins Veishea 18 a spring three day celebration with an opening gun. The program includes The Student Prince amateur performances Friday and Saturday, open houses across departments, athletic events, and invited visitors from across the state including 700 high school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Iowa State
Veishea
Sigmund Romberg
Weishea
Elwood Olerich
Robert Lokerse
Robert Russell
Married to a Schoolteacher Joke
Two men compare notes after a long night out. One laments his wife, a schoolteacher, who forced him to write "I must be home every night by nine o'clock" a hundred times on a slate. Pathfinder Magazine captioned the quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinder Magazine
Wall Street Mystery Echoes from an 80s Phrase
A fragmentary text ponders why Wall Street was once called 80 and asks a veteran why they faced it. The line hints at nostalgia and financial jargon without a clear event or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Old Nam
Truth Telling Elderly Sister teeth like pearls
An exchange quoted in the Brooklyn Dally Eagle describes Mr. Goldbatch noting sister’s teeth as pearls and a younger brother’s reply that he said nothing beyond noticing you were slowly getting used to them.
Usual Way Aunt The First Legacy Hat Purchase
Maud used her inheritance to buy twelve new hats triggering a family quip about money going to her head. Uncle jokes reflect concern over spending in their Stray Stories Magazine scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud
Stray Stories Magazine
Dentist diagnoses large cavity needing treatment
In Pathfinder Magazine, Nasty Egbert recalls a dentist examination that found a large cavity and discussed possible treatment options. The dialogue shows a humorous exchange about the next steps and study of potential courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egbert
Herbert
Pathfinder Magazine
Rare Day in June Returns to Home Evening
A Cincinnati Enquirer quotation notes the rarity of a June day and an evening spent home by a daughter, framed by a traditional father’s sentiment. The line reflects cultural nostalgia and family dynamics in a concise literary snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Not So Odd Humor in Cabinet Salaries Debate
A London humorist contrasts salaries, calling comedians earning more than ministers a disgusting state of affairs while asserting comedians are generally funnier, framing a light critique of pay disparities in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wrong Surroundings Paints Wolf Theme
A quoted exchange features a painter claiming a likeness was made to fend off hardship. A witty reply suggests displaying the painting where the wolf can observe it, turning the joke toward persistence and visibility.
Betrayed Way, What Do You Mean by Telling Smith
A fragment from the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin records a quip about a boastful accusation. The dialogue centers on a remark about calling someone a blockhead and the implications of sharing that remark, framed as a casual exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
FJEMSTITCHING Offers Picot Edge Se 7c
An old classified notice advertises sewing services by Mrs. HLF. Thomas of Rolfe offering picot edge seaming with guaranteed work and prompt completion. Mail to the listed contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlf. Thomas
Rolfe
Employers Liable for Old Age Assistance Taxes
Des Moines reports Pocahontas county employers collected old age assistance taxes from two employees in the first week of 1934 collections. Under the law, employers must withhold a $1,000 head tax and are liable if an employee with 30 days or more is in arrears. taxes paid through employers go to the state treasurer, individuals pay the county treasurer, due by July 1, 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Leo J. Wegman
Rolfe seniors enjoy steak fry and show at city park
Rolfe high school seniors and faculty dined on steak at City Park Wednesday and attended Spitfire. Each attendee invited two guests. Senior Play Party at Twin Lakes featured breakfast, kittenball, roller skating, picnic, and rowing with chaperone Miss Gertrude Hurley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Twin Lakes
Maxene George
Roy Boles
Allen Ives
Orville Kilbourne
Clarence Sennett
Arlene Kilbourne
Ivan Smith
Frances Howland
Alice Marine
Marie McKinnon
Lulu Christensen
Isabel Howland
Virginia Vaughn
Evelyn Sernett
Gertrude G. Hurley
D.M
R H S Arrowlet Banquet and May Day origins
The R H S Arrowlet junior senior banquet occurred on Saturday May 5 at the school building. A detailed report appears on the first page. The article also covers May Day origins from Floralia through English customs, including May Queen and Maypole traditions and their modern decline in participation. Grades noted perfect spelling in Fourth and Third grades, with several named students listed. Janet Thompson missed due to measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lararer
R.H.S
Origle’s Nest
Janet Thompson
Eatrice Hurley
Betty Boles
Joan Graves
Patty Jeffries
Ivan Burstad
Sheila Jolliffe
Viola Young
Beverly Grant
Marjorie Carroll
Alvin Riches
Mary Thomas
Beryl White
Plover Community News Notes Many Local Visits
Plover residents report visits by friends and relatives from Fort Dodge Bode Pocahontas and Rolfe. The piece lists social calls schooling music contest attendance farm visits and church events with several families hosting and hosting guests across the region.
Aunt Mary Whitney Celebrates 88th Birthday at Presby Church
A public party for Aunt Mary Whitney aged 88 took place Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. Neighbors Mrs. Henry Fitzgerald and local helpers organized the program with readings, hymns, Scripture, music by the Rothwells and Eggs puehler children, and a guest dining room reception. Eighty seven guests registered and a registry book was given to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Whitney
Presbyterian Church
Henry Fitzgerald
Ol’ Wisconse
Plover
Willing Workers’ Society
W. J. Johnson
Verna Hofert
P. J. Shaw
Republican Caucus Held in Powhatan Township
The Powhatan Republican caucus met Friday evening at the Plover Lumber Co. office with light attendance. Nominations included Trustee W. A. Jer and J. M. Bush, Township Clerk A. G. Heathman, Assessor Louis Wilson, Constables M. G. Gehrt and Wm. McKim, Committeeman Geo. S. Shaw, Committeewoman Mrs. T. P. Comer, Justice of the Peace George S. Shaw and J. M. McKim, and delegates to the County Convention listing P. J. Shaw H. O. Beneke Mrs. L. E. Garlock J. M. McKim Mrs. d. H. Pollock W. R. Her L. M. Wilson G. L. Pirie Mrs. T. P. Comer A. L. Firkins Chas. Lehnus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powhatan Township
Plover Lumber Co
W. A. Jer
J. M. Bush
A. G. Heathman
Louis Wilson
M. G. Gehrt
Wm. McKim
Geo. S. Shaw
T. P. Comer
George S. Shaw
J. M. McKim
P. J. Shaw
H. O. Beneke
L. E. Garlock
D. H. Pollock
W. R. Her
L. M. Wilson
G. L. Pirie
A. L. Firkins
Chas. Lehnus
Jennings-Lowe Wedding Quiet Farm Ceremony
Miss Gertrude Jennings and Elsmere Lowe were united in marriage Saturday May 1 at 9:00 a m at the Methodist parsonage in Rolfe by Rev T S Bassett. The couple plans to reside on the J D Hollenbeck farm with Jennings teaching at Piker Town school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Jennings
Elsmere Lowe
Rolfe
T. S. Bassett
J. D. Hollenbeck
W. S. Hendricks
Roy Jennings
West Bend
Pikertown
Legion Auxiliary Joint Meeting Plans May 11
The local Legion and Auxiliary units schedule a joint meeting Friday evening May 11 at the school building to discuss Decoration Day plans. Families should bring sandwiches and dishes with pie and coffee provided. Regular unit meeting follows May 18 at Mrs. Birt Osking's country home near Mallard with Mrs. Elmer Nicol assisting. Pep Meeting: Mrs. I. M. McKim attends the 8th District spring pep meeting in Fort Dodge this Thursday May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion and Auxiliary
Birt Osking
Mallard
Elmer Nicol
I. M. McKim
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge visitors and social notes fill Iowa page
Local society brief lists visitors and gatherings from Fort Dodge Emmetsburg Pocahontas and Des Moines. Notables include Mr and Mrs I M McKinn and others plus plans for a Methodist church shower May 17 for Miss Martha Zeck. Also mentions influenza illness of Mrs Lola Snyder and Havelock visitor Helen Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. McKinn Ant Ily
Fort Dodge
A. W. Hess
E. Houck
Edward Lehnus
J. E. Grove
Marion Ham
Robert Winters
Emmetsburg
Frank Shaw
Pocahontas
Prentice Shaw
Des Moines
Shaw
Chas. Albaugh
Lohrville
Paul Kerns
Harold Justice
Methodist Church
Martha Zeck
Judd Mehaffey
O. A. Zeck
Stover
Edna Henderson
Andrew Meyera
John Berry
Napa
Idaho
Henderson
Michigan
R. E. DuBois
J. H. Gembler
Lola Snyder
Helen Grove
Havelock
Clarence Eppelsheimer
Poppy Day Honor Set Before Memorial Day
Saturday May 26 is Poppy Day to honor World War dead and aid living veterans. The American Legion Auxiliary directs observance in town with Mrs. J. M. McKim as local president. Members will distribute poppies and collect donations for veteran welfare and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Legs Auxiliary
J. M. McKim
Plover Methodist Church Notes on Mothers Day
Rev. Harold V. Bartz pastors the Plover church with Sunday School and Morning Worship. Epworth League and mid week services are listed. This coming Sunday is Mothers Day and should be observed fittingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Methodist Church
Harold V. Bartz
Epworth League
Plover Presbyterian Church Notes and Schedule Changes
Plover Presbyterian Church notes Pastor Walter Rothwell announces changes to the service times. Mothers Day service next Sunday at 10:00 a.m. with special sermon and music. Ordination of Elder Johnson at 8:00 p.m. county Sunday school convention in Fonda on May 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Jacob
Presbyterian Church
Fonda
Public Auction of Farmland in Pocahontas County Iowa
On May 25 1934 at 2 00 pm a public auction will be held at the Pocahontas county court house to sell the southeast quarter of Section 29 Township 93 North Range 32 West containing 160 acres more or less to satisfy a special execution issued by The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. Otto Hansen Cecil M Hansen Helen Aschenbrenner Catherine Brannigan Kathryn Brannigan Frank Brannigan Herb Plantz defendants. Sheriff Hubert Kapsch Pocahontas County Iowa deputy C W Gilchrist. Dated April 25 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Pocahontas County
Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
Otto Hansen
Cecil M. Hansen
Helen Aschenbrenner
Catherine Brannigan
Kathryn Brannigan
Frank Brannigan
Herb Plantz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rolfe Local News
Nain Lutheran
L. H. Kjoller
Europe
North Western Ry
Madison St
W.epriebes
John J. Rolepe
Paderewski
Hotel Kermoore
J. M. Gehrt
Storm Lake
D. M. T. Boys
Rolfe Methodist Church
D.M.T
Jeanette Maasdam
Donald Schmidt
Agnes Hurtz
Agnes Bates
Doris Gehrt
Billy Spencer
Melvin Sanden
Dale Christensen
Donald Behrends
Earl Roy
Eleanor Bates
Lee Carlton
Marjorie Cook
Kathleen George
Fae Kilbourne
Bernard Sanden
di- Vinna Vaughn
Adelaide Weishaar
Gilbert Schmidt
Maxene Spencer
Marion Ryen
Pauline Luft
Henrietta Kauffman
Warren Christensen
Jack George
LaVerne Vote
Roger Isaacson
Glenn Majorowicz
Africa
Orville Lawman
Woman's Club
Doris Christensen
Ethel Mae Carlson
R.H.S. Arrowlet
Lola Green
James Hauck
Eloise Hewlett
Genevieve Johnson
Arnold Sandvig
Jimmy Severson
Donald Sinek
Garth Natu
Irene Thomas
Bonnie Watts
Jesse Bryant
Towa City
Fla. Fringle
Clara Fmryant
Jolliffe
W. H. Cassell
Keith
Keith, Mrs. L. FE. Garlock and A. O., Mrs. H. O. Beneke, Mrs. C. E. Miller
Dorothy Miller
G. L. Sanders
L. BE. Garlock
Grant Pollock
Margaret
J. H. Pollock
Leon Ganstead
Florence Dawes
Bede
Neb
Dorothy Sanders
Claude Albaugh
Earl Grove
N. J. Meurer
Sterling
J. Meurer
Wesley
Lorraine Leichteig
Martinsdale
J. L. Miller
Arnold Barth
A. L. Johnson
Wayne Hendricks
J. W. Arnold
W. F. Hofert
M. E. Aid Society
Walter Rothwell
Ladies’ Aid Society
Isabel Ralston
F. OR. Ageespuehler
Robert McEwen
Lannas
People's Mercantile Store
Glee Club
Forrest Sanders
Towaity
Forrest
Ole
George Wilson
Adele Firking
Donald Hubbell
Harry Junkman
John Junkman
Manson
Burl Houck
Earl Hosier
Margaret Lucille Jeffries
G. N. Jeffries
Iowa Falls
Grant
Earl Ferguson
Lois Jean
R. E. Ferguson
L. E. Still
Hull
H. L. Hotchkiss
Popejoy
Aunt Mary
Legion Auxiliary Notes
Arrow Adle
Bee
Hunter, Rolfe
Ral
C. J. Morrison
Simon
Simonson
Kimball Distributors
Dodge Town
Jameaway
A. M. Simonson
Dy, Rolfe
W. J. Sennett
Price
Florence Kelsey
Reason
Young
Plover Presbyterian Church
Sheriff's
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!