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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1934

Page

2

Iowa corn belt politics and industry push near Fort Dodge

Echoes from a Poca hontas meeting urge openness to newcomers in a young folk democratic club while stressing job scarcity and loyalty. Voters are urged to assess governors on corn alcohol policy and support a 109 grain alcohol motor fuel mix. A Albany Rochester packing plant worth $800000 and Fort Dodge industrial alcohol plant plans promise regional economic boosts.

Iowa Corn Belt Albany Rochester N. Y Fort Dodge Iowa

Rolfe Local News Highlights Visitors and Travel Notes

Rolfe residents share Mothers Day visits with relatives in Mallard and Orange City. Locals James Sennett Ben Freeman of Rolfe and Kenneth Kirkpatrick of Clare fished Spirit Lake. Union of Rolfe and Plover families enjoy Sunday at various homes. Frances King’s health prompts plans toward Phoenix Arizona. Robert Russell attends Weishea celebration at Iowa State College Ames as guest of Beta Sigma Phi.

Arrow Paul Snook Paul Wm. Snook Mallard James Sennett Ben Freeman Rolfe Kenneth Kirkpatrick Clare Spirit Lake C. L. Gunderson Orange City Frances Ames Rolfe High School Robert Beta Sigma Phi Fraternity

Lost dark glasses on Bradgate road found by Jean Wiegman

A pair of dark glasses were misplaced on Bradgate road Tuesday night. The finder should notify Jean Wiegman to arrange return.

Bradgate Road Jean Wiegman

Presbyterian Sunday School Party Hosts in Ives Home

J P Graves Presbyterian Sunday school class met at Mrs Maude Ives home Tuesday evening with assisting hosts Earl Ferguson John Rickleff and Arthur Vaughn. Guests Emmett Stallcup and Dale Burris enjoyed vocal and guitar selections and social games. Refreshments were served. Next meeting is a family picnic on Tuesday June 12. A Century of Progress souvenir edition free with the May 27 Chicago Herald Examiner offers a complete daily listing of events for the month and photographs.

J. P. Graves Presbyterian Sunday School Maude Ives Earl Ferguson John Rickleff Arthur Vaughn Emmett Stallcup Dale Burris Burris Century of Progress Chicago Herald & Examiner

Methodist Episcopal Church events and notices

The Sunday schedule lists services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. worship 7:45 p.m. Epworth League 7:00 p.m. Next Sunday is Young People’s Day with a 8:00 p.m. Epworth League program commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Cleveland society. A May 22 sub-district church school workers’ gathering will meet in Pocahontas with several churches represented. The Mothers’ Day program by 40 DMT youth under Miss Jeane Scheffers was praised. Preparatory Members Class meets May 19 at 3:00 p.m. at the parsonage.

Epworth League The Society Cleveland Ohio Methodist Pocahontas Rolfe Humboldt Gilmore City Rutland Bradgate Jeane Scheffers

Social visits noted in Plover Patriot brief

E. Emery of Coon Rapids visited his brother 0 G Emery and family recently. Mr and Mrs John Smith of Mallard were entertained by Mr and Mrs L E Buck last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Marion Ham and Leota joined the Chase Ham home north of Bradgate for a Sunday visit.

E. Emery Coon Rapids G. Emery John Smith Mallard L. E. Buck Marion Ham Leota Chase Ham Bradgate

Plover Presbyterian Church Notes Pastor Rothwell

Plover Presbyterian Church notes Rev. Walter Rothwell guiding worship Sunday School at 10 a.m. Mid week Bible study class on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Willing Workers’ Society not meeting this week due to shower at M. I. church. Bible study May 22 chapter 30 Genesis. class closes May 29. Volunteers needed for vacation Bible school. see pastor if you can help. Children’s Day exercises set for 10 a.m. Sunday May 27.

Willing Workers’ Society M. I

Plover Church Notes and County Public Auction Notice

Plover Methodist Church reports Rev Harold V Bartz pastor with details on Sunday School services Epworth League cancellation due to baccalaureate mid week service and upcoming events Children’s Day June 3 and baptism by request Vacation Bible school plans appeal for finances and volunteers In Pocahontas County Iowa a public auction will sell real estate at 2 00 pm May 25 as levy from a district court writ For The Equitable Life Assurance Society and others the property includes the southeast quarter of section 9 township 93 north range 32 west and related parcels. Sheriff Hubert Kapseh notes deputy C W Gilchrist signs dated April 25 1934 G-2

Epworth League Emmetsburg State of Tuwa Pocahontas County Pocahontas Iowa Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States Otto F. Hansen Cecil M. Hansen Helen Aschenbrenner Catherine Braunian Kathesa Brannigan Frank Draunisan Herb Plantz McEwen VanAlstine Gilmore City Ward VanAlstine Geo. N. Jeffries Rolfe J. M. Bush Clear Lake Dick Bush Orville Dobbs Des Moines Viola Hess Cherokee Plover Missionay Society of the M. E. Church Thos. Temple B. A. Kerns C. P. Lathrop Ladies’ Aid Society G. L. Sanders Dorothy W. 8. Hendricks Harry Junkman Lucile L. E. Garlock Buena Vista College R. E. Houck Geo. Arnold Guy Kerns Merle Strong Paul Snook Familly H. F. Knapp Familly Wim. Snook Mallard Clarence Eppelsheimer C. D. Ferguson Eagle Grove Emma Fisher West Bend Wilbur Justice Claude Miller John Wax Lester Thorson Janet Kay Mills Heifner Chicago E. W. Kerns H. C. Orton Wm. Goodchild Curlew Paul Kerns E. W Bode Orville Cobbs Addie Cobbs J. H. Gembler A. W. Hess N. J. Meurer Fort Dodge F. E. Broadwell Ed Broadwell Merton Wooster Algona Broadwell Ray Bell W. J. Johnson Ben Perdue L. H. Rahel Laurens H. C. Clinginpeel Johnstown Colo Baker, Mont C. W. Lighter Minneapolis Barbara Bush

Pleasant Row of Sunday Home Visits and Local Events

Gilmore City visitor Patriot McEwen VanAlstine stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Ward VanAlstine on Sunday. Rolfe and Des Moines trips and church activities fill a weekend of calls visits and a stork shower at M E church.

Political announcements for Republican primaries 1934 Iowa

Voter notices from Buena Vista Pocahontas and Humboldt counties announce candidates for state senator and county offices. Candidates include W ht. Ritchie Marathon A J Shaw Pocahontas Marion Bruce Rolfe Roy A Johnson Pocahontas Robert B Meléwen Pocahontas Hubert Kapseh Pocahontas Guy G Butler Rolfe and others seeking June 4 1934 primaries with pledges of service and asks for support.

Buena Vista Pocahontas Humboldt W. Ht. Ritchie Marathon A.J. Shaw

Candidacy notices for Pocahontas county officials

The notices announce candidates for sheriff and supervisor at large in Pocahontas County. Various individuals including Thos W Ellis Frank B E Calkins Clarence Jensen O F Young Ben Fischer J D Fitzgerald Ralph Hudek E A Rude J P Bartosh and Wad Jack Hunter seek Republican or Democratic primary support for terms ranging from 2 to 4 years with primaries on June 4 1934 and June 1984.

Twich Poeshomtas County Towa Frank Cornwell Rolfe Pocahontas County Thos. W. Ellis Palmer Frank BE. Calkins Varina Wor Office of Supervisors Clarence Jensen O. F. Young Havelock Ben Fischer J.D. Fitzgerald Ralph Hudek Pocahontas E. A. Rude J.P. Bartosh Jack Hunter Gilmore City

Mothers Day Honors at Ladies Aid Society Party

The Ladies' Aid Society held a Mothers Day party with Mrs. A. M. Hofert and others hosting. A luncheon, decorated dining room, and program featured talks on Mothers Day origin, vocal solos, cello, and a reading. Prizes were given to the oldest and youngest mothers, with guests from Rolfe.

A. M. Hofert W. J. Arnold W. F. Hofert Ladies’ Aid Society Harold Bartz Miss Jarvis Dorothy DuBoise W. TF. Hofert Carol Hofert Lucile Fisher F. R Eggspuehler C. E. Miller Christina Stanzel Walter Campney B. A. Kerns C. P. Lathrop Rolfe

Legion Auxiliary Sets May 18 Meeting in Plover

American Legion Auxiliary plans for Poppy Day and Decoration Day at Mrs. Glenn Horsman home with Mrs. Elmer Nicols assisting. Joint meeting with Legion held last Friday at the school. refreshments followed. Poppy Day on May 26 will feature memorial poppies sold by Auxiliary workers to honor World War I veterans. Legion men cooperate in promotion.

American Legion Auxiliary Glenn Horsman Elmer Nicols The Legion and Auxiliary Elmer Nicol American Legion He Audd America Plover Auxiliary Legion

Veterans in Hospitals Fund Raising Appeal

A community appeal highlights donations by disabled veterans in hospitals. Contributions totaling 7 Weta support rehabilitation and welfare work for veterans and families, with Elsie Rothwell among those involved in the effort.

I Bal Elsie Rothwell

Public reception honors local music teacher to retire

A community reception honoring Mrs Buehler, music director for 12 years, plans to share Town Falls soon. The Eggspuehlers host the event at the torium Friday evening as Mrs Buehler prepares to teach music in the mite school next year.

Irs Ewell Barker Tely Eggspuehlers Buehler Hasen

Made Good Showing In County Meet

Athletes from Plover and nearby schools competed at the county meet. Lawrence Firking placed in discus and shot put while Wilson earned second place in the same events. George tied for second in the broad jump. Mussel Forsythe took a second in the long jump.

Ben Bolas Pocatas Oie Lawrence Hontas Zet Wilson George Richard Yal Forsythe Wenn

Closing Days of School and Commencement Plans

The article notes the junior-senior banquet at the Hotel Kermoore in Mersburg on Thursday evening. The baccalaureate service is set for Sunday at eight o clock at the Methodist Church, with commencement on Thursday evening May 24 in the school auditorium. Rev. W L Patterson of Gowrie will deliver the address.

Kermoore Mersburg W. L. Patterson Gowrie

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Rolfe Local News L. W. Kennedy Garfield Township Owa Standard’s Engineers Thire Atlas Time E. Higgins Broad St Methodist Episcopal Church T. S. Bassett Plover Presbyterian Church Walter Rothwell Plover Methodist Church Harold V. Bartz Sheriff's Safe Notice W. W. Bruner George Oakland Badger A. G. Heathman E. V. Layton C. Iseminger S. T. Grove Cherry Ruthven Donald McFarland McFarland Geo. S. Shaw Storm Lake Carl Hosier Waterloo Hosiers Carl John Deere Plow Co Chas. Archer Rockwell City Inez Archer L. EK. Thompson Fred Groves Vera Seaman Myrtle [Fisher Dorothy Sanders Erma Lampe Albert City Geo. Heathman Heathman Odeboldt M. Y. B. Club F. R. Eggspuchler Lucy Hurley J. H. Pollock Violet Donaldson Hampton H. O. Beneke Cedar Falls W. R. Ther D. ©. Hartsock Richard Buck Marjory Ann Dick Miller Grant Sanders Town Falls Harold O'Neall Alva Buck Raymund Willard John Otto Tracy, Minn Tod Marion Bruce Vou Roy A. Johnson Robert B. Meléwen Lopd Hubert Kapseh Guy G. Butler Legion Auxiliary Notes Rorter Fgespuehter Ruth Sanders Luella Monselle Marjorie Makim Lorraine Henderson Mildred Siefker Matilda Hanisch Edna Zech Dorothy Climpson Eunice Stearns Valeria Leutjen George Wilson Keith Cassell Donald Hubbell Lawrence Firkins M. I. Helvig Black Earth Wis C. W. Siefkin Savage Lester Leserman, M. D Petersons W. W. Beam G. A. Everson BEAM Everson Physicians and Surgeons Grant Street G. B. Palmer Savage Building Kenneth P. Hunter M. D Calla Carl J. White Optometrist Robert Bruce Savage Block Rolfe Co L. M. Graham K. P N. G. Lokerse A. O. Boughton Telephone No Tio Chi Clupla
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