Wallace Short to Be Rolfe Decoration Day Orator
Hon Wallace M Short of Sioux City will serve as Decoration Day orator in Rolfe The minister and worker noted for aiding the needy has been invited after contact by Commander Jens Thompson American Legion members plan the Clinton Cemetery ceremony with further announcements next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace M. Short
Sioux Cuy
Rolfe
Jens Thompson
Short
Sioux City
American Legion
Clintonsfield
Poppy Day Observed In Rolfe On May 26
Rolfe to honor World War dead and aid living veterans by wearing memorial poppies on May 26. American Legion Auxiliary directs observance with Mrs Marvin Burroughs and Mrs W Leland McIntire leading volunteers to distribute flowers and collect contributions for welfare and relief among disabled veterans and families. Poppies ordered from department headquarters for this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
United States
Flanders Fields
Wille
American Legion Auxiliary
Marvin Burroughs
Auxiary
Auxiliary
W. Leland McIntire
Auxiliary Members Notice Pledged Jelly Drive
Members of the local American Legion Auxiliary are urged to donate jelly or jam to Mrs. Geo F Smith or Mrs Ray Green by Oct 1. Supplies will be distributed to the needy through the winter. Rolfe unit members have pledged 100 jars of jelly and jam. Mr and Mrs A R Graham with Mr and Mrs Guy Graham fre Yvonne of Pioneer were visitors Fort Dodge on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Themerican Legion Auxiliary
Geo. F. Smith
Ray
Green
Rolfe
A. R. Graham
Guy ‘Graham
Yvonne
Pioneer
Fort Dodge
Community events schedule for May and June meetings
A dense list of upcoming local meetings and activities from May 17 to June 12 includes club gatherings at City Park and various homes, a county Sunday school convention in Fonda, a D. M. T. baccalaureate service, American Legion events, Delta Delta and Y M C A activities, and a Busy Birth Club meeting. Also noted are special Lodge and Farm Bureau sessions and a family picnic plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
T. D. Jones
Rolfe Promoton Club
American Home ‘Study Club
J. R. McIntire
W. H. Howland
L. A. Hansen
Sorosis Club
Glyde Brinkman
Presbyterian Church
Fonda
A. R. Thornton
Y. M. C. Bridge Lab
I City
Irgil Roy
D. 1.T. Auditorium
Ednesday
Pilot Lodge
Riday
Pollyanna Club
Bertha Johnson
Gilmore City
P. O
A. Brinkman
Corn Hog Committee Faces Tough Ohio Valley Task
F K Hawley notes Maryland farmers sign reducing contracts at 30c per bushel while Pocahontas County prepares early pay agreements. Emphasizes need for authentic hog sale evidence and accurate 1932 1933 corn acreages, urging patience and cooperation with the county allotment committee to speed government payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wallace
Dr. Black
Mr. Moyer
Joe Vial
Maryland
State Committee
Pocahontas County
State Board of Equalization
F. K. Hawley
Fieldman
Four Year Old William Walter Gahm Dies in Fort Dodge
William Walter Gahm son of Mr and Mrs W A Gahm of Roosevelt township died Thursday evening May 10 1934 at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge after a three and a half week illness following an appendicitis operation He was born November 11 1929 and lived four years five months and 29 days Funeral services were held at St Margarets Catholic Church with burial in the same cemetery Pallbearers included Gerald and Leo D Hart Donald Sinek and Donald Cornwell Survivors include his parents two brothers Jack and Glenn and sister Marianne Out of town relatives attended from Morris Minnesota Des Moines Des Moines Henry Hummel Mallard Pocahontas and other areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walter Gahm
W. A. Gahm
Roosevelt Township
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
D. A. Tewell
St. Margaret’s Catholic Cemetery
Gerald
Leo. D. Hart
Donald Sinek
Donald Cornwell
William Walter
Jack
Glenn
Marianne
W. F. Gahm
Wilbur
Morris, Minn
Henry Hummel
Des Moines
Robert Ulrich
Mallard
Will Hudek
Anna Hudek
Pocahontas
Hudek
Mothers Day Service Held at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church held its Mothers Day service with Mrs. H. F. Olerich chairing. Carnations greeted attendees while talks by Mrs. C. W. Siefkin and Mrs. H. C. Wiegman focused on famous mothers. Mrs. G. B. Shriner led devotionals and the choir, directed by Mrs. J. R. McIntire, provided music. Louise and Doris Vaughn sang a duet dedicated to mothers, accompanied by their mother Mrs. Arthur Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
H. F. Olerich
C. W. Siefkin
H. C. Wiegman
Rolfe High School Seniors Stage May 25 Play Officer 666
Rolfe high school seniors present a three act farce Officer 666 on May 25 with matinee at 2 30 pm and evening show at 8 00 pm Cast includes Jane The Gladwin maid Marie Wheeler Michael Phelan Travers Gladwin Captain Stone and others The plot centers on a young millionaire whose home and art objects are swindled by a thief posing as the owner Admission is ten cents for students and twenty cents for adults with special numbers planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Ilcomplete
Jane—The Gladwin
Palenicentene
Alliemae
Marie Wheeler
Michael Phelan
Eee
Raymond Callon
Whitney Barnes
Gladwin
Elwood Olerich
Travers Gladwin
Donald Davidson
Helen Burton
Marian Evans
Joyce Christensen
Gustin McHugh
Barbara Melson i
Ruth Cooklin Hig
Paul Biederman
Epworth League Marks 45th Anniversary Program
Epworth League members of the local Methodist church plan a Sunday evening observance for the group's 45th anniversary. The program features talks by Miss Theo Gaskell and Miss Frances Vaughn, letters from America and China, piano solos and vocal trio performances, plus poetry readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Theo Gaskell
Frances Vaughn
America
China
Evelyn Erickson
Gwendolyn Nelson
Estellyn Roberts
Mildred Mason
Audrey Russell
Ake
Wanda Sroufe
Arlene Cook
Barbara Melson
Dorothy Russell
Anita Miller
Methodist Young Women Entertained Thursday
Miss Ruth Fisher and Mrs. Alta Hewlett hosted the Methodist Young Women's Club at Mrs. Maude Ives’s country home. Mrs. Bassett led the study hour finishing a year of Wesleys and early Methodist history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Fisher
Alta Hewlett
Methodist Young Women’s Club
Maude Ives
T. S. Bassett
Hewlett
States of the Union
Woodrow Wilson
Ruth Webb
Ferden Kaiser Nuptials Celebrate Quiet May 12 Wedding
Miss Evelyn Ferden and Helmer Kaiser wed at St. Margaret's Catholic Church on Saturday morning May 12 1984 with Rev D A Tewell officiating. The bride wore pink organdy with blue trim and a blue hat. sister Verna Ferden was maid of honor. The groom's only attendant was his brother Arthur Kaiser. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home. Both couples are Rolfe high school graduates from 1930. he later worked for Farm Bureau Service Co. They reside in Kaiser home, east part of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Ferden
Helmer Kaiser
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
Dev. D. A. Tewell
Verna Ferden
Arthur Kaiser
Tewell
Art Ferden
Standard Oil Co
Farm Bureau Service Co
Kaiser
Maxine Lokerse
N. G. Lokerse
Garfield Township
Lawrence Carroll
Z. T. Carroll
Rolfe
D. A. Tewell
St. Margaret's Catholic Church
Mary Cornwell
Ronald Carroll
Dorothy
Margaret
Jean Lokerse
James Cornwell
Riches
Butler's
Virgil Hancher to Deliver Commencement Address
Virgil Hancher will give the commencement address for the Rolfe high school class of 1984 on May 31. The 30 graduates, noted for extracurriculars and scholastic work, will hear a speaker who earned a Rolfe diploma in 1914 and rose to Rhodes Scholar and Chicago lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Rolfe High School
Virgil Han
Oxford
England
America
Hancher
The
State University
Butler, Pope, Ballard & Elting
Chicago
Opening of 1934 Kittenball Season Draws Big Crowd
A large crowd attended the 1934 kittenball opener Tuesday evening. Showers’ Raindrops defeated Polly’s Parrots 22 to 8, with Showers and Cornwell scoring for the Raindrops and VanNote and Wilson on the mound for the Parrots. Pollock caught. Sennett’s Rainbows are set to face Carroll’s Vanities tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Parrots
Showers
Cornwell
VanNote
Wilson
Pollock
Sennett
Rainbows
Carroll
Vanities
Mothers Entertain Nine All-Rolfe School Grads
The mothers of Rolfe high school’s nine graduates honored them at a dinner at the Otis Cook home, as the class of thirty marked a notable milestone. The nine students Karl Hille Donald Davidson Billy Brinkman Grace Thompson Arlene Cook Marie Wheeler Olivia Sandvig Barbara Melson Mary Frances Mc Intire were celebrated with blue and silver decor, social games, and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Otis Cook Home
Karl Hille
Donald Davidson
Billy Brinkman
Grace Thompson
Arlene Cook
Marie Wheeler
Olivia Sandvig
Barbara Melson
Mary Frances McIntire
Knutson Boosters Rally for Governor C A Knutson
Clear Lake boosters toured Rolfe to back Clarence A Knutson for governor on the Republican ticket. They used a loud speaker and literature to promote his plan to replace property taxes with a gross income tax. Knutson, previously in the legislature, earned endorsements and drew attention in Pocahontas county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Rolfe
Clarence A. Knutson
Knutson
Pocahontas County
Arno Rassler
Rassler
Young Democrats to Meet in Pocahontas Courthouse
The Young Democrats announce a May 24 meeting at 8:00 p.m. in the Pocahontas court house assembly room to organize a Young Peoples Democratic Club. The event invites all youths, both men and women, and all party affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pssembly
Court House
Pocahontas
Young Peoples Democratic Club
Democratic Party
Party of Opportunity
Iowa
Republican Caucus in Clinton Township Chooses Delegates
Republicans of Clinton township will hold a caucus Friday evening May 18 at eight o clock at the American Legion Hall to select 16 delegates for the county convention Nominations for committeeman and committeewoman and township officers have been made by affidavit. Mrs Etta Symes Dr T D Jones Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Township
American Legion Hall
Old Free Methodist Church
Etta Symes
T. D. Jones
Rolfe Circus Day Promises Family Fun and Bargain Tickets
The Seal Bros Circus brings Flying Glenn Family and more to Rolfe on Thursday May 31 with two shows at 2:00 and 4:00. A concert by Prof Brooks and military band opens early. tickets call for Merchant's Guest delivery with low service fees and 10 to 20 cent discounts for children and adults. The big tent sits in Earl Fisher pasture near the Davis Bros elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Seal Bros. Circus
Flying Glenn
Guthrie
McCune
Alphine Sisters
Peerless Potters
Nelson
F. Dryden
Clown Congress
Seymore West
Allen Kemp
Sam Rice
Waldo
Funny Gang
Enna
Prof. Brooks
Rolfe Circus
Earl Fisher
Davis Bros. & Potter
4-H Club Demonstrates Rope Making at Meeting
Melvin Thorson led the 4-H Club at the D M T Farm Bureau Unit gathering in the school Monday night May 14. Ivan Smith spoke on 4-H work while Thorson and three boys showed how to twist rope from binder twine. The group sang and musicians provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Thorson
D. M. T. Farm Bureau
Altho
Ivan Smith
Nels Truelsen
Russell Johnson
Marion Bruce
C. R. Bowers
Russell
Manley Johnson
Legion Men to Gilmore City Entertainment
The Gilmore City Post of the American Legion will host all Pocahontas posts at their hall in Gilmore City on Monday evening May 21 starting at eight o'clock. Members are urged to attend. J. F. Mulholland, County Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore City
The
American Legion
Pocahontas
J. F. Mulholland
Rolfe Local News Items Highlight Community Events
Rolfe reports Mothers Day dinners and funeral visits, with families attending services in Palmer and Des Moines. Local clubs and church groups hold meetings, including Pilot Lodge A F and A M and Chapter FA PEO. High school Mothers Day program features glee clubs and solo performances.
Pocahontas County Secures New State Patronage Spots
Pocahontas County gains two fieldman appointments under the Board of Assessment and Review. Edwin J Mullen of Fonda covers Pocahontas Calhoun Humboldt Carroll and Kossuth. A Homer Malcolm covers Butler Grundy Black Hawk and Bremer. Each earns 1680 yearly plus travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Board of Assessment and Review
Edwin J Mullen
Ounda
Pocahontas
Calhoun
Humboldt
Carroll
Kossuth
A. Homer Malcolm
Butler
Grundy
Black Hawk
Bremer
Mullen
Malcolm
Edwin J. Mullen
Fonda
J. P. Mullen
A. H. Malcolm
QO. P. Malcolm
Lokerse and Carroll Marriage Ties Local Clergy
Miss Maxine Lokerse and Lawrence Carroll were married Tuesday at St. Margaret's Church in a small ceremony. The couple will honeymoon and reside with the groom's parents while both resume their work in local businesses.
Rolfe Local News Items Highlight Socials and Civic Events
Miss Inez Archer visits relatives in Plover as a republican caucus is set for Friday at eight at the American Legion Hall in Rolfe. Community members attend Mothers Day events, a new Sandwich Shop purchase, and a craftsman tools sale by Mrs. Perry Amick. A confirmation program and church school conference with speakers from Rolfe are announced, plus a golf defeat by Eagle Grove and local travel to Clarion for a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Archer
Plover
American Legion Hall
Rolfe
Arthur Peterson
Storm Lake
R. B. Hunter
Vance Wiley
Hopsy Forsythe
Nelle Graham
Guy Graham
Pioneer
L. M. Graham
A. R. Graham
Perry Amick
Ivy Grant
Louise Ahrenkiel
Fonda
R. C. Grant
Goodell
W. E. Thorson
Franklin Majorowicz
Beverly
Metha Peterson
Main Lutheran Church
Eagle Grove
Wm. Norris
Hagle Grove
R. G. Hunter
C. L. Gunderson
C. J. Morrison
Orvan Olerich
Geo. Jeffries
Thos. Wiley
H. F. Olerich
Glyde Brinkman
Clarion
The
Methodist Church
Pocahontas
Alta Hewlett
George Lehnus
Card of Thanks for Billy Gahm Family Our Gratitude
We extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who offered help and memories during Billy Gahm's illness and the funeral service. Mr and Mrs W A Gahm and Family express their gratitude for the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Kober and Lokerse Qualify for State Track Meet
In Fort Dodge district track Kober of Rolfe won the javelin with 126 feet 10 inches and Lokerse placed second in the high hurdles to earn state berths for Rolfe. Conditions were wet and windy. Kober’s best this season is 156 feet 10 inches. Lokerse, hampered by a leg injury, qualified in the hurdles while Wassam of Fort Dodge won the low hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Edward Kober
Rolfe High School
Robert Lokerse
Grinnell
Kober
Webster City
Eldora Training School
Edward
Twin Lakes
Messerly
Jones
Parker
Pocahontas
Lokerse
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Pame
Rolfe News Briefs Include Meetings and Local Happenings
Mrs W J Johnson and Mrs Ben Perdue of Plover were in Rolfe on business. The Needle and Thread Club meets June 6 at Mrs Gerald Foust home with Mrs Earl Firkins assisting. L R Davidson and G G Butler left for Moline to accompany W R Jones to hospital. Dr H A Beam arranging. J T Grant attends Northwestern Retail Coal Dealers Association convention in Minneapolis. Ed Boles injured in truck accident near Rolfe. Two Rolfe high school tracksters qualify for state meet at Grinnell May 19. Weather notes report dust returns after rain. cold dry outlook. Chas B Bowens condition critical. late weakness but potential for improvement. Legion Auxiliary held in Fort Dodge with skit “Clara Lu and Jim.” Contributions planned for Decoration Day wreaths. Postmaster exam group from Rolfe toured Humboldt for local post office tests. Earl Ferguson’s postmaster term ends soon. new appointment pending in Rolfe and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Johnson
Ben Perdue
Plover
Rolfe
Needle and Thread Club
Gerald Foust
Earl Firkins
L. R. Davidson
G. G. Butler
Moline
W. R. Jones
H. A. Beam
J. T. Grant
Minneapolis
Northwestern Retail Coal Dealers Association
Ed Boles
Des Moines
Rolfe High School
Grinnell Oh
Robert Lokerse
Edward Kober
Chas. B. Bowen
A. V. Perigal
Marcella Quigley
E. F. Stallcup
Gilmore City
Joe Peters
Harry Levene
Pocahontas
American Legion and Auxiliary
Fort Dodge
Mesdames Levene
Peters
Perigal
Clara
Jim
Pocahontas County Association
American Legion Auxiliary
John P. Mullen
Fonda
Ed T. Davis
Johnson County
Davis
Mr. Mullen
Mr. Davis
Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
M. W. Webb
Marvin Burroughs
C. W. Watts
H. C. Lawson
T. D. Jones
Martin Christensen
T. S. Bassett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Allace
Reaper
Billy Gahm
Epworth Leaguers
Methodist
Thurday
Virgil Hancher
Knutson Boosters
Young Democrats
Republican
4-H
Legion
LeRoy Nelson
Jos. McEwen
Grace
John C. Nelson
Mary
Marcella
Ed Gough
Palmer
Richard F. Buck
Marjory Ann
Pilot Lodge A. F. & A. M
Mgr
Harry Seaman
Bradgate
Ada Billings
Billings
Mont
Mary Seaman
A. D. Cleal
Cleal
McAuliffe
Myron Boos
West Bend
Otis Cook
Virginia Vaughn
Louise Vaughn
A. C. Thomas
Harriss F. Thomas
DeWayne H. Thomas
B. F. Showers
Dolliver Kent
Ralph Showers
L. W. Larson
W. B. Graff
Clara Hendrickson
Lokerse-Carroll Wedding
Ee Rolfe
L. H. Howe
Andrew Simonson
J. K
Richard
Thos. J. Raynes
John Krischell
Guy E. White
Floyd McCain
Margaret Pollock
Altho Earl Ferguson
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