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Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1953

Page

6

Community Circles Hold Meetings in Bradgate Area

Bradgate News Group I of W.S.C.S. met with Mrs. Ed Zeman Wednesday afternoon. eleven members and three children attended. Circle II with Mrs. Goldie Curry hosted twelve members and three guests. Circle III with Mrs. C. W. Jarvis had fourteen members and four children. A sewing machine demonstration by Bob Henderson of Waterloo occurred at Circle III. The group discussed a proposed school gym building. cost around 37500 dollars, funded over twenty years. Baccalaureate May 10 and confirmation day for five followed, with a large turnout and fellowship dinner after services.

Group I W.S.C.S Ed Zeman Melford Zeman Jerry Coe Circle II Goldie Curry Owen Curry Delmar Johnson Pocahontas Boyd Daniels Laurens Martha Wallace Edna Marchant Circle III C. W. Jarvis Mary Charlton W. M. Gehrt Bob Henderson Waterloo Albert Hemerson Wm. P. Lanning Beryl Dickey Butler Mfg. Co Methodist Church Patty Jacobs Day Roger Madsen Janice Beam Clarice Nelson Jerry Curry Dennis Jannsen James Richard Larsen John Norman Larsen Audrey Kay Madsen Myles Dean Pedersen Lutheran Ladies Aid Harry Jensen Henry Janssen Rutland Lutheran Aid Wesley Andersen Glenn Hansen Magnus Hansen Martin Kinseth Fred Benjamin Bernard Jacobs Lutheran Aid Ottos Walter Turley BE. M

Visit to Sorensen Parents Near Rolfe Noted

A report notes that she visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sorensen near Rolfe on Sunday.

Mrs Chris Sorensen Rolfe

Iowa School Patrol Group Heads to Washington Event

Eight Iowa safety patrol boys and girls depart May 5 for a 2000 mile six day trip to Washington to join 30,000 youth at the 17th National School Safety Patrol Assembly and parade. Vice President Nixon will award six Gold Lifesaving Medals and two Citations. Joe DiMaggio will appear as Honorary Grand Marshal.

Iowa Washington, D. C AAA Motor Club of Richard M. Nixon AAA Washington American Automobile Association National Guard Old Guard Third Infantry Fort Meyer Joe DiMaggio Armory Iowa Patrol John Bradley Dame City Public School Dakota Ity

Corn Planting Progress Report for Pocahontas County

A PMA office report shows 75 percent of corn planted by midweek in Pocahontas County. Oats have good stands, pastures and alfalfa look strong. Fifty percent of cattle turned to pastures and plowing is complete.

Pocahontas PMA Pocahontas County

Terrill Farm Near Jefferson Stays In Family For Century

The Terrill farm near Jefferson has remained in the same family for nearly 100 years. James Thompson acquired it from the government in 1855 and later sold it to his nephew Thomas Terrill. It has changed hands several times but always within the family. Mrs. Marie Wiegman, visiting the John Evans home in Des Moines, returned home Tuesday evening.

Jefferson Terrill James Thompson Thomas Terrill Marie Wiegman John Evans Des Moines

Schools of Instruction for Peace Officers Planned Across Iowa

Eight one day schools will be held in Iowa cities in May and June to train peace officers. Sponsored by the Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police and Peace Officers and the Iowa Sheriffs Association, the sessions will feature motion pictures followed by panel discussions on arrest defensive tactics narcotics interrogation and police pursuit. The event will include representatives from the attorney general's office and city officials in larger towns.

Iowa Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police and Peace Officers Iowa Sheriffs’ Association J. B. Steiner Des Moines Sheriff's Association Lorin Miller The Chiefs Association Leo Hoegh Iowa Attorney General’s Office Burlington City Auditorium Chariton Legion Hall Red Oak Jefferson R.E.A. Building Cedar Rapids Oelwein Town Falls Elks Club Spencer Tangney Hotel Miller

Churches Presbyterian Church announces May services and meetings

Pastor Martin J. Prehn leads Sunday church school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. A corporate meeting will follow the service to consider repairs to the front entrances. Daily vacation church school runs two weeks starting May 25 from 1 30 to 4 p.m. for ages four through eighth grade.

Presbyterian Church Martin J. Prehn Board of Trustees

Winds test Rex-Tab shingles on shed and new school howls

The note contrasts wind effects on east side shingles with Rex-Tab shingles on the west side remaining intact. It mentions a six month no payment window offered by a salesman and asks who provided the tip. The article highlights the expanded school facilities in the Industrial Arts Department under Prof Richard Gray. It notes farm items produced by students and lists a supply of 4 inch plastic fiber pipe praised for sewer use alongside regular clay sewer pipe.

Richard Gray

Friendly church posts altered worship and program times

The schedule notes 10 80 a m worship on Sunday morning. The Friendly class party is postponed to Sunday evening May 24 due to the baccalaureate at the high school. Senior choir rehearse Thursday 8 p m and Junior choir Saturday 2 45 p m. Vacation Bible School starts Monday May 25 from 1 30 to 4 p m for children age four through eighth grade.

Community Shower for Miss Betty Pedersen Scheduled

The Lutheran church event list notes a 9:15 a.m. worship and 10:15 a.m. Sunday school led by Rev. H. H. Steege in Gilmore City. A Ployer quartet will sing. Choir rehearsals occur May 14, 16, and 25. A community shower honoring Betty Pedersen will be held in St. Paul’s Lutheran parish house.

THE Lutheran Church H. H. Steege Gilmore City Ployer Betty Pedersen St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

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