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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1940
Page
6
About 160 people gathered at the Emmetsburg area for a Havelock High School Alumni picnic. A program was given and officers were elected. Plans include a 1942 gathering and a 60th anniversary banquet in five years.
Friday’s two week Bible school ended at Have lock Methodist church under Rev Wolcott and staff. Local notes report injuries from fishing, wringer mishap, gatherings, and visits among Gowrie Laurens Sioux Rapids and Des Moines residents. Weather brings a two inch rain and cropland updates.
On Sunday children fished at Silver Lake then that evening the Cupp family were dinner guests at the home of G A Gruyer.
Entertaining the Willing Workers at the Presbyterian church in Plover, Mrs Rollie Dunn Mrs Arthur Johnson and Mrs Perrigo hosted. J B Sheldon returned from Cedar Falls where his granddaughter Marilyn Miller graduated from kindergarten primary. Lucille Rigby 80 earned a diploma. Mr and Mrs R E Jennings and Gerry left for Iowa City for summer school. Charles Maltzahn grandson of Lena Maltzahn earned a BS at University of Iowa commencement.
Des Moines Two notes a Ladies auxiliary meeting at Mrs. Frank Johnsons with Mrs. Charles Hauswirth assisting. Various locals travel to Emmetsburg Webster City Gowrie Enid and Seattle for funerals visits and school plans.
Sunday school at 10 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 7 30 p m Next Sunday a class will be received into membership Anyone not seen by the pastor should contact him The pastor will meet the class next Saturday at 2 p m at the church Parents may bring children for baptism and bring witnesses to sign certificates Daily vacation Bible school closed Friday Appreciation is given to Mrs Florence Clark for leading the primary department and for the 22 mile daily round trip She was assisted by Mrs Peterson Mrs Forbes directed the music and rendered good service Mrs C C Cole and Miss Marjorie Barth provided part time service
The Decorah Norwegian society Symra held its annual meeting on May 17, Norway's Independence Day anniversary. Seven members received decorations from King Haakon, then a fugitive from Nazi forces in Norway.
Dredgers at Storm Lake unearthed a buffalo skull with horns buried under six feet of silt. The relic was damaged as it passed through the pipe. The find is notable as buffalo roamed the prairie regions of Iowa long ago.
The Nain Lutheran congregation held their annual picnic after Sunday service at the Art Kilbourn farm. A bountiful dinner followed a demonstration by Vacation Bible School students. Families and visitors from Plover Graettinger Nevada Ames and West Bend attended events and reunions nearby.
Mrs. Loren Pease maintains a standout flower garden admired by locals and summer visitors. Over ninety iris varieties bloom with many shastas, painted daisies, oriental poppies, verbenas, sweet rocket, columbine and flax from spring to autumn. Several local visitors stopped by homes and shared visits including the Jessies, Reitneiers, Durs, Sernetts, Roberts, and Smiths in weekend trips and suppers.
Bradgate High School hosts its annual alumni banquet and business meeting in the auditorium drawing 115 attendees including the class of 1940. The Circus theme filled the room with decorative tents, animals, balloons, and place cards as speeches, toasts, and musical numbers accompanied the program.
Lois attended a Sunday picnic at West Bend park. Oklahoma City resident Mrs. Vernie McCord visited with Mr. and Mrs. Axel Kragh from Thursday to Saturday. The Kraghs dined with George Lehnus, Lois Bendixen, and others. Lois Bendixen visits Harlan Worster home near Bradgate this week. Multiple families, including Osking, Lehkus, Helvig, and the Carltons, hosted and attended gatherings at Plover Webster City and Kimball South Carolina. Mrs. Hronek traveled to Kimball after her sister Anna Hora’s death.
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