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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1941

Page

3

Havelock Juniors Banquet Honors HS Seniors at Spencer Hotel

The Havelock high school junior senior banquet occurred at the Tangney hotel in Spencer on Friday evening May 9. Tables featured tea rose and silver colors with decorative nut cups and tiny Japanese umbrellas as favors. The program included ceremonial mastery by James Waters and Marion Daniels and a theater party to follow.

Havelock High School Tangney Hotel Spencer Fuji Yama James Waters

Mother's Day Luncheon Observed by Havelock Woman's Club

The Havelock Woman's Club held a one o'clock Mother's Day luncheon at the Methodist church with Mrs. C. Cole and Mrs. Ann Lathrop coordinating. The two course meal featured purple and gold decorations and May basket nut cups. Remarks by club president Mable Jennings and Rose Weise of Webster City opened the program, followed by poetry and a skit.

Havelock Woman's Club Methodist Church C. Cole Lula Oertley Doll Wright Ella Barth Ann Lathrop Wilna DeVaul Mary Waters Elizabeth Gibson Muriel Cole Martha Dyiig Mable Jennings Rose Weise Webster City Minnie Gill Mollie Stoull Manson Adalyne Fowler Myrtle Traog Mallard C. P. Lathrop G. S. Shriner Rolfe Jennings Bradgate Rose Plantz Brewster Minn

Havelock High previews Cinderella Rose play cast

The senior class of Havelock High will present the comedy Cinderella Rose at the school Friday evening May 16. The cast includes Rose Higgins Alice Keerles Hiram Higgins Geo Oleson Cassie Higgins Mildred Stou Ms Bob Shannon John Nickelson Ted Shannon Wilfred Kauffman Angelina Hobbs Maxine Moore Genevieve Swensen Evelyn Carlsen Sammy Sinn Donald Johnson Pearl Mick Margaret Cupp and others. Florence Ohrtmann of Ottumwa and Mrs Walter Ohrtmann were in Pocahontas Friday. Walter Hersom visited from Laurens. Norman Jacobson will work in Gilver Gate Montana this summer. Mrs C C Cole Mrs J C Barth Maxine Stanglund and Harriet Huesinkveld attended the Tulip festival in Pella. Mr and Mrs George Waters visited Des Moines with their daughter Myri. Roswald Hauswirth managed the telephone exchange.

Havelock High School Cinderella Rose Rose Higgins Alice Keerles Alayne Pawine Smith Hiram Higgins Geo. Oleson Cassie Higgins Mildred Stou Bob Shannon John Nickelson Ted Shannon Wilfred Kauffman Angelina Hobbs Maxine Moore Genevieve Swensen Evelyn Carlsen Sammy Sinn Donald Johnson Pearl Mick Margaret Cupp Bentley Florence Ohrtmann Ottumwa Walter Ohrtmann Pocahontas Walter Hersom Laurens Norman Jacobson Gilver Gate Montana C. C. Cole J. C. Barth Maxine Stanglund Harriet Huesinkveld Pella George Waters Des Moines Myri Mercy Hospital Roswald Hauswirth Donald Cornwell Henry Edge Co. L Will Lloyd Lawson R. N Ottumwa Hospital Lawson Bell Telephone Exchange George Gist Jake Smith Elmer Mammon Graettinger

Woman's Society Meets at Methodist Church Thursday

The Woman's Society of Christian Service gathered at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ralph Hawn and Mrs. Otto Keerles as hostesses. Lunch followed the business session. Buck brothers finished a new play and recreation room in the basement of Dr. W. B. McTaggart's residence last week. Laurens baseball beat the locals 11 4 at home. The local team hosts Webb on May 18 at home.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Ralph Hawn Otto Keerles Buck Brothers W. B. McTaggart Israel Halder Near Varina 8. T. Mason W. J. Ohrtmann Donald Cornwell Laurens George Speer Ladies’ Aid Society Rodman Church Bess Ackland Humboldt Donald Gibson Webb American Legion Auxiliary Elaine Gannon Violet Jensen Constance Hudson James Hronek Lindeman Cafe Hronek S. E. May Jack Bouma Country Ladies’ Aid Society John Isisenhauer Order of Foresters Eastside

Fire at Brazier Home Damages Roof Sunday

A passing motorist spotted flames on the roof of John Brazier residence and notified the family. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze with water buckets, though a large hole burned through the roof. The article also lists numerous local visitations and trips by area residents.

John Brazier

Poppy Day Observance Highlighted for May 23

The American Legion auxiliary will distribute small red poppies on May 23. Disabled veterans craft the replicas as their only income while honoring those who paid the supreme sacrifice. Wear a poppy in memory of these veterans and their sacrifice.

American Legion Auxiliary Flander

Motion Picture Opens After Remodelled Theatre Debut

The newly remodeled motion picture theatre opened with two shows to handle crowds. The building features two tone plaster board, a new stage and chairs, and modern red white and blue lighting. Local residents and visiting relatives attended events and family gatherings nearby. Adolph Johnson, city marshal, was absent from duties several days due to illness.

Motion Picture Theatre Oscar Johnston Betty Ruth Pocahontas Ben Eby H. D. Grover Lavera Maurine Spiker Marlene Emmetsburg Charles Aruver Frank Kirschell J. T. Hendricks Rolfe Ralph Hendricks Minneapolis Chet Hendricks Harry Barcus Bovey, Minn Eldon Melvin Buck Henry Buck Ralph Adolph Johnson

Havelock Methodist Service Scheduled With Woman's Society

The Havelock Methodist Church will hold Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with Pastor John Drake Wolcott. Next Sunday the Woman's Society of Christian Service will lead the worship hour.

Havelock Methodist Church John Drake Wolcott Woman’s Society of Christian Service

Lucille Weishaar Weds C W Stamp At Pocahontas

Pocahontas May 10 ceremony at Sacred Heart Church united Lucille Weishaar daughter of Mr and Mrs John Weishaar Pocahontas and Clarence W Stamp son of Mrs and Mr William Stamp Sioux Falls in a morning wedding officiated by Rev Harry Dailey. The bride a Des Moines Township High School and Nettleton Commercial College graduate will live in Sioux Falls after May 20.

Pocahontas Lucille Weishaar John Weishar Clarence W. Stamp Sioux Falls William Stamp Sacred Heart Catholic Church Harry Dailey Stamp Des Moines Township Nettleton Commercial College

Sacred Heart champs hosted at Hotel Pocahontas banquet

The Sacred Heart school basketball team, Sioux City diocesan champions for 1941, was hosted by Rev. G F Wessling and others at a 6:30 PM banquet on Tuesday May 6 at Hotel Pocahontas. Jim Shaffer elected captain for next year.

G. F. Wessling Sacred Heart Catholic Sacred Heart School Sioux City Harry Dailey D. A. Mitchell Howard Goodyear Hotel Pocahontas Roy Kampfe Bob Calligan Howard Shimon Jim Sha

AH TT Officers Elected and Local Visits Reported

Mrs. George Stockdale was reelected president of Chapter AH T T T for the year. Other officers named include Mrs. C. E. Watts re elected vice president, Mrs. Robly Steinhilber recording secretary, Mrs. Theo McCartan corresponding secretary, Mrs. E. R. Donohoe treasurer, and Mrs. A. R. Mackovets historian. Mrs. David Shelter fell ill Friday and is in Mercy hospital Fort Dodge. Ellen Carey and family plus John and Will Carey of Mineapolis dined with Father Fitzpatrick in Humboldt. Judge Frank Darey of New Haven returned from Pocahontas after a three week trip.

AH T. T. T George Stockdale AH T. T.T C. E. Watts Robly Steinhilber Theo MccCartan E. R. Donohoe A. R. Mackovets David Shelter Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge Ellen Carey John Carey Mineapolis Will Carey Joseph Fitzpatrick Humboldt Frank Darey New Haven Conn Pocahontas

Couple returns from three weeks in the south

Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Carmody and Mr. and Mrs. L J Elbert came home last week after a three week southern trip. Their Florida route took them through the Ozark mountains New Orleans and to Jacksonville. In Jacksonville Mr. and Mrs Elbert attended the National Editorial association convention. Al Schoofs drove to Odebolt Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schoofs and daughter.

South Edmund Carmody L. J. Elbert Florida Ozark Mountains New Orleans Jacksonville Fla Elbert National Editorial Association al Schoofs Odebolt Mrs Joseph Schoofs Daugh

Havelock High to Hold Baccalaureate Service at Church

Come out and hear what the ladies will have to say. The baccalaureate service of the Havelock high school will be held at the church at 8:00 p m Sunday.

Havelock High School

British nobility tale of wealth and ruin in The American Weekly

A feature recounts the volatile fortunes of a rich British family from Henry VIII’s era to present, tracing racketeering echoes and lavish excess that left the noble line reduced to a pittance. The story appears in The American Weekly distributed with the Chicago Sunday Herald-American next week.

England Henry VIII Chicago Herald-American

Glass supply used in Red Oak greenhouse repair

More than 2400 panes of new glass were used at Red Oak greenhouses after a recent hail storm. When the project finishes, nine and one half tons of glass will have been employed.

Louise Neal to Be Honored at Shower at D M T School

Louise Neal a Des Moines township music teacher and June bride to be will be honored at a community shower in the D M T school gymnasium next Monday evening. The event is sponsored by the D M T Women’s club with all township ladies invited. Other notes cover Sunday visits and social calls among area families including Pocahontas, Mallard, Plover, Grun dy Center, Latimer, Graettinger and Algona, plus local achievements and a mention of a bond paper advertisement.

Louise Neal Des Moines D. M. T. Women’s Club

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Havelock H.S Spencer Hotel Thimble Club Quade. Myr Howard Gibson Panora Curtis Smalley George Miller Mike Herschel Orville Klinge Speer Dan C. W. Stamp Sacred Heart Church A. J. Shaw Frank Shaw Shaw Iowa City R. 0. Wainwright Genevieve Kelleher Mandan N. C Lyle Weber Ters Florence Elizabeth Grace Marie Paul Wagner Schoof Antonette Duster Wagner Remsen Anad L. S. Homan Catherine Schoofs Briar Cliff College Ducam Mickie Shower D. M. T. School D. M. T. Woman’s Club Claude Camper Charles Tate J. B. Lowe Albert Feaster Jackie Everett Burns Plover Jack Cordes J. L. Feaster Ralph Cronk Waterloo Fred Witt Jo Meisenbach Wm. Schreier Ft. Dodge Jess DeVaul Art DeVaul C. C. Haveland O. G. Ryen Verna Olive Richard Hoveland Lyle Kilgourn Paul Graham Grundy Center Earl Grove Latimer B. C. Lehnus Carol Jean Worth Nanamaker Rudy Englert Cincinnati Harrison Knapp Joe Hertz Robert Heathman Forrest Trey Veishea Ai Morris Ives Ames Clarence Heathman Simes Cruickshank Achievement Day Bert Love Lena Vaughn Doris Tom Diggs Ringsted Minnesota George Schonberger J. Cruickshank Balaton the Schonberger B. F. Rittgers Blanche Hansen R. W. Rittgers Ding Roy Wilbur Jefferson Ge. Rutgers Les Struthers Marian Ryen Algona Ellis Struthers Ells Will Cook Jennie Evans Albert City Melvin Kirchner Arrow Office General Electric R. G. Hunter Rolfe, Iowa
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